The Armory Smokehouse, Ironton OH

Stop by here last time we were in town and it was so good we came back this year. Friendly people and staff with excellent food!

Nachos were incredible and you get a ton, chicken Philly was decent but kind of bland compared to the rest of the food. Smoked Mac and cheese was great

Excellent meal recently when I was in town. Short walk from the Marriott & Holiday Inn.

Brisket is amazing! Smoked Mac and cheese is perfect and the Baked beans are perfect!

It’s a shame the service is so horrible. Stood at wait here sign for 10 minutes as I watch my to go order sitting there getting cold. Finally a guy walks out, looks at the people behind me and asks how many. They point out I was there. Then looks at me, tells me that my to go order is right down there (pointing inside a glass case) then looks to the other people again. Finally looked at the guy and said just give me the food! Either the dude was high, or a potato.

Great place all-around, good food good environment good music, beer great southern hospitality. Big difference at the Armory smoke house since new owners and management. It just keeps getting better and better I’d recommend it to everyone.

Nice place when you want a nice meal. All the dinners were nice. Really enjoyed the Chef Salad as well.

I have never had a bad experience here. My favorite is the stinger sausage, so it's my goto. I'm not much on brisket, but theirs is very tasty. Pulled pork nachos are amazing, and the pretzel is a must.

Went for a couple of drinks and an appetizer
The appetizer was great and service was good

Strange place. They took the effort to put their name on the road sign, but then when I got there, no one greeted me at the "Please wait here" spot, so I sat at the bar. No one noticed me there, either. There was no one there to notice me. After a few minutes, I just walked out and went to Taco Bell.

Would love to support local business, but they have to serve customers for that to happen.

Let's start with I am a veteran of the US Navy, I was intrigued to see what the Armory was all about. My husband is a history buff, so he was looking forward to the hype online about this restaurant. This was not a great experience.

The good; the building was awesome! They had uniforms from all different branches and even different decades. There were metals and historical items everywhere.not overwhelming but throughout the building. That being said our experience went down hill from there.

The bad; most of the food was straight from the freezer or had been prepped well ahead of time. I had an appetizer sampler for my entree and the chicken strips were formed strips that were basically a chicken nugget, the stuffed mushrooms may have been hand made, but the stuffing is mostly cream cheese and jot other real flavor with a very heavy fried chicken crust, and the potato skins were old and lifeless. My son got the Mac and cheese with fries. He isn't hard to please with either usually but was not impressed with them. The Mac and cheese was bland, and the fries were straight from the bag.

The ugly; how long it took. I was fairly preoccupied with my youngest son, so the time didn't seem terrible, but my husband wasn't as occupied and had felt as though the wait was by far too long. Our waiter was pitiful at best. He brought our drinks to start but we had to ask for all the refills after giving him time to notice them first, my husband ordered sweet tea and after asking for the refill we still didn't see it for a good 15 minutes. This could have been ok had the waiter come straight back and said give us a few we are brewing a fresh pot but he didn't, when he came back with it finally, he smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. We did get one excuse that our meal was taking longer because the dish my husband ordered was pork chops, and they were fairly thick and taking longer to cook. That being said, my husband ordered the pork chops with a baked potato, and on the potato, he wanted butter and cheese. When the plate came out, the pork chops were a medium thickness at best, and his potato wasn't even cut, let alone did it have butter and cheese. At this point my husband wasn't happy at all, my son and I finished our meals and we left. All meals were paid for, and there was barely a thank you for coming in from our waiter. The staff member who checked us out was very nice and asked us if we needed to speak to a manager, to which we declined.

Great service, great food.
I was greeted and seated promptly. The sever was very efficient and courteous

I ordered a “very” rare sirloin and that’s what I got. It was tender and cooked to perfection. The asparagus was the best I think I have ever had. It was loaded with flavor. I have no complaints

I felt the food and entrees were reasonably priced. The food had a pleasant appearance and was quality, but nothing extraordinary. Our server was Brittany and she was very kind, attentive and pleasant to deal with. Very nice atmosphere with several items of military memorabilia.

So, I recently swung by The Armory Smokehouse in Ironton, OH, and let me tell you, it was a solid meal. Nothing fancy, just good old-fashioned comfort food that hit the spot.

I decided to go for the chicken tenders dinner, and man, those tenders were on point. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and that gravy? Oh, boy, it was delicious. The gravy had this savory flavor that just brought everything together.

Now, let's talk sides. The mashed potatoes were creamy and had that homemade taste that I love. They were the perfect match for the chicken and gravy. And the white cheddar mac and cheese? Let me tell you, it was really good. The noodles were cooked just right, and that gooey cheese sauce had me going back for seconds. It's comfort food at its finest.

My dad went for the brisket philly sub, and I gotta say, it was a winner. The brisket was tender and had that smoky flavor that you want in a good BBQ joint. Throw in some melted cheese and sautéed onions, and you've got a sandwich that's hard to beat. My dad was raving about it.

I can't wrap up this review without giving a shout-out to our server, Brooke. She was amazing. Super friendly, attentive, and knew her stuff. She made us feel right at home and took care of us throughout the whole meal. Good service goes a long way, and Brooke definitely nailed it.

All in all, The Armory Smokehouse is a solid spot for some no-frills, delicious comfort food. The chicken tenders dinner with that lip-smacking gravy was a winner, and the mashed potatoes and white cheddar mac and cheese were top-notch. My dad's brisket philly sub was a hit, and Brooke's service made the whole experience even better. If you're in the mood for some tasty eats, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed.

I've been there twice lately and both times the food was outstanding!
Will definitely visit again.

I love the armory however. The only thing I order is zucchini fries and a side and they are getting rid of them. Please bring back zucchini fries I’m gonna have withdraws and be hungry bc that is mainly what I eat everyday. I guess I won’t be coming back bc that’s the only thing I got.

Love this place! Brandon was our waiter n talk about excellence service! I recommend the Salmon its heaven in your mouth!

We really like this restaurant friendly service we used to enjoy the pizzas they had would usually take one home with this. Bring them back please