Flame in Belfast

Fantastic atmosphere,drinks 2 for 1,great music,lovely attentive hard working friendly staff and easy to find, fabulous nights entertainment 😀

A lovely restaurant with great staff. Food was beautiful especially the fillet steak. Highly recommended.

Got recommended Flame by word out mouth by a friend but won’t be back. Myself and my partner came to the restaurant last Saturday with high expectations not only was it my partners birthday but also was recommended to us. Drinks were fine offered drinks continuously but starters came I got prawns chilli and nduja sausage however there was no nduja sausage in it so it set off alarm bells , my partners burrata and heirloom tomatoe salad came with no salad which is mind boggling. Now we get onto the bad bits, we waited over 45 minutes for our Tomato and white bean stew and a fillet steak which I understand takes some times to cook correctly but not 45 minutes, my partner felt the stew was heated up in the microwave as when she went to eat it it was absolutely scalding hot and the oil had moved to the top of the dish, the steak was cooked fairly ok but to wait that long for a meal with only one steak it’s really unacceptable, oh and it cost me nearly £100 pounds. I don’t ever complaint about restaurants but when you have people come in and order their food at least a half hour after you’ve sit down and they get there starters mains and desert before you even receive you main is very disheartening. Best of luck to this restaurant in the future but I won’t be back

First time in Flame. Setting is lovely but music was too loud. Waitress couldn’t hear us or us her. We couldn’t chat without shouting across table. I had the lamb dish was was really good. Also veg side dishes were lovely especially the crispy cabbage. However the steaks were described as ok but nothing special. Prawn starter was also great and chocolate nemesis was very tasty with a really nice consistency. Sticky toffee pudding sauce was lovely but the actual pudding too dry and plain. Overall would probably not rush back again.

Really disappointed Limited menu, salty chicken wings very dry achari spiced chicken without the small bowl raita would have been tasteles! Sorry expected more!

Fantastic restaurant with amazing food

Enjoyed the food but especially the friendly serving staff

Food and white stuff for amazing - definitely come back

During a visit to celebrate an anniversary we were looking forward to a great meal and service, well our hopes were extinguished rather quickly. From the time we walked in the door seated and brought water for the table, not to bad maybe only a few minutes, then it all went down hill, another 15 minutes pass until we are asked it we would like to order a drink, yeah the water wasn’t really cutting it thanks. Once we placed an other for our drinks we waited for them to arrive. Not too long about another 10 minutes considering there was only one bar tender on. So we get left with our drinks, being in the service industry myself I would have expected to be asked if we were ready to order. No! Instead the drinks were set down and another 5 minutes pass before yet another server approached us for our order. As we were ordering advised the cote de beouf was just sold out, I feel like if we were seen to in a timely manner this may not have been the case but I digress, we place and order. The starters came out and they were very nice, no mid way check to make sure everything was ok with the food. When it comes to the mains again the food was ok, never had garlic butter served with a steak that was still cold and solidified but I move. My fiancée couldn’t finish her burger so left it have cut on the plate with knife and fork closed on the plate. It sat like this for 30 minutes! Not once did we have a server check in with us to ask if the food was ok, as I am sitting in flame right this second I have had enough time to write this full review without so much as a would you like another drink? Really not impressed with the service considering the prices of the place, was expecting a much higher standard!

First visit to the new Flame after several enjoyable dinners in the old one around the corner in Howard Street. First impressions were favourable, lovely place, spacious, well lit, good atmosphere with the open kitchen feature retained. But then it started to unravel a bit. We had been informed by fone (credit for that) that due to staff shortages in the kitchen, only a limited starter menu would be available. Fine. These things happen. But limited really did mean limited... a choice of bread, chicken wings or soup. Still, we got on with it and all three offerings were tasty, especially the generous helping of breads. We endured a bit of a wait for the mains, again understandable and forgiveable, in the short staff circumstances, and the food, when it did arrive, was excellent. Sympathy evaporated, however, when the floor staff began rushing us out, furnishing the bill while we were still on our Calyspo coffees. Then they started flicking the lights on and off! It was only after 10pm but they were clearly in a hurry to get rid of us. It meant drinking up, paying up and bringing forward our taxing from the booked time. We had friends down from the north coast, especially to try Flame, an outing we had been looking forward to, a rekindling of our fond relationship with the old Flame, but, sadly, we were not shown much warmth on this occasion. Our taxi driver on the way home asked if we would go back.. the generous concensus was mmmmmmmmmm? A pity as the place had promised so much more.

Had a fantastic lunch , nibbles, drinks and cocktails with friends. The food was excellent and the decor was amazing. The staff were very very helpful and we will definetly be back in next few weeks for an evening meal. Very handy to Bus and Train station and seconds from the City Hall. would highly recommend for a lunch or evening meal and keenly priced.

Flame in Belfast, UK, impresses with its Citrus Marinated Grilled dish. The tangy zest infuses each bite with delightful freshness. The ambiance is cozy, perfect for a memorable dining experience. Attentive service adds to the charm. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

Very disappointed. Booked online, received a confirmation email, only to turn up to an empty restaurant. Just not good enough.

Myself and my partner had the Cote de boeuf and the kids had Ribeye and Fillet, all delicious, we had triple cooked chips and Parmesan and truffle fries, Cauliflower cheese dish and Ceaser salads with our steaks and pepper corn sauce, superb all round.

Lovely food and atmosphere, my starter never arrived but the steak made up for it! There were some large parties in so some staff seemed distracted

Beautiful meal in Flame tonight - really great food steaks were so tender & cocktails are lovely... will defo be back soon! Service great too & lovely place, decor etc - very warming atmopshere!

Great buzz in the restaurant. Very pleasant staff who were great with a table of 6 ladies...slowly making up their minds. Excellent food.

Food was a little disappointing I got the pork chop on the menu and it was really over cooked. Half a cabbage that was on the plate wasn’t that nice either and there was too much of it. My sweet potato fries also weren’t all fully cooked. For the price of the main course I was so disappointed. My husband had a steak and it was fine, but not amazing. Cocktails were fabulous though and the staff very nice.

Everybody is trying hard, but the wine list fell off the back of a truck. I used to drive trucks and I used to import wines. I also used to work in a kitchen which is why it is so sad to see kitchen working hard and crap plonk served as wine.

Food great service was ok as they would not swap the chips for mash on the battered cod as my uncle could not eat chips as of soft diet

Had fabulous pre theatre meal last night. Food delicious and restaurant was beautiful, relaxed and spacious. Waiting staff were superb. Special thanks to Martin, waiter who took our order. So pleasant and cheerful and helpful. Will definitely return.

Family night out . Good food and service 👌 😋

Beautiful place, really smart decor. Food was faultless, service was perfect. We were a large party and this can be tricky, food arrived quickly and drinks flowed well all night. Would highly recommend.

Lovely restaurant, superb friendly staff and just incredibly food. Expensive but worth it for a treat.

Nice place. Very pleasant dining experience.

Lovely warm welcome, great experience Staff are amazing, food was delicious And cocktails 10 outta 10. Looking forward to visiting again.

We had great service from all the staff and Sarahjane. Lovely food, great decor and good value with a nice warm atmosphere

Really excellent experience when we ate out here as a family in late December. The staff were friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. The fillet steaks were great quality and cooked perfectly (one rare, one medium) and sides / sauces beautiful. The other meals were absolutely beautiful aswell, and complimented with a premium wine. We would definitely call here again when in the area. Very laid back and enjoyable meal

Fantastic steak, great dinner overall and delicious wine and cocktails. Thanks to Amy for the amazing service. Will definitely be back.

Stopped in for lunch, Ryan went above and beyond. Really enjoyed the sandwich and vegan pasta. Would come back again due to the fantastic service.

Nothing special or spectacular. Service was decent - staff were friendly and attentive enough. Food was average but have had better. Chicken wings were small. Breads could do with tapenade or balsamic for dipping in rather than butter (which was in the little packs; wasn’t even presented nicely). Steak was fatty. Burger was nice but dry/overdone. The actual restaurant itself is quite cool, with the bar in the middle and gives a very modern feel. What ruined it was the choice of seats we were given - at the kitchen door with staff running in and out or the front door with customers loitering around waiting to be seated - I understand restaurants want to squeeze people in to make more money but I’m not sure either of those spots are the place to have a table.

I would book Flame for my CEO to have lunch with colleagues/customers without fail. From when it was on Howard St, to now in its new location, the food is always tasty and interesting, and the staff are, with very rare exceptions, personable, efficient and...

Food is bit overpriced but for the atmosphere and vibe you can understand. Problem is portion size is very small and the taste is mostly average. Steak was such a disappointment.

We went twice in December both times service was really good but the food was a let down. Had fish and chips the second time and chips were hard and tasteless as if they'd been cooked a few times.

Really bad customer service. We could see our drinks sitting on the bar for almost 15 minutes before they were brought to our table and, by then, my beer was flat and my wife's white wine was no longer cold. Our starters were OK, but...

Experiance in flame was a 10/10, It is our third time returning to flame as its the nicest steak we have ever eaten!! Hospitality is always amazing! Love the option of having a snack at the start rather than a full starter! It is expensive...

Seriously, best steak I have had in a while. This was the first place we ate in Belfast and it did not disappoint. Definitely on the pricey side, but WELL worth it. The fit out inside is such a fun vibe!

Fabulous service, great food, fantastic steaks all in a lovely restaurant with a warm and welcoming decor, loved the open kitchen!

We had a fantastic night here as always. The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly... Nothing was a bother to the manager or staff.. We've been coming to Flame for years and would definitely recommend this place to others

A cosy and enjoyable place for dining. The medium rare sirloin steak was soft and juicy and it comes with a choice of side and dipping sauce. I went with the onion rings and garlic butter. A slab of garlic butter goes perfect with the steak. The portion is sizeable and well worth the £36. The fish and chips was crispy and authentic.

Awful experience! Booked for a Birthday evening, restaurant was quiet and our food came out cold, not just warm but cold. Obvious that the food had been sitting for quite a while and it wasn’t even busy. Very disappointing. Just mentioned it to the manager,...

We had a fantastic meal in Flame tonight, both steaks cooked as requested and all the sides were fantastic.

Probably the company Christmas lunch ever. Staff were so attentive, efficient service and incredibly well presented and tasty food. Given the number of covers theses guys were doing everything was perfect. Highly recommended.

Delicious meal and lots gluten free friendly options. The cocktails were delicious and staff very attentive and friendly. Would definitely visit again.

The buzz when we landed was great - the restaurant was busy but I have been in busier - the starter landed quickly and was really nice - we waited longer than you would want for the main course - in the mean time after...

Drinks way to expensive for what u get.

7 of us was in here on Tuesday night, 19th December for our Christmas night out. Our 3rd bottle of wine arrived to the table but it was a wine bottle with syrup in, with the lid on. I topped up the glasses of the...

As a committed vegetarian for over 30 years now, words alone fail me when it comes to describing my abject disappointment and, frankly, annoyance, at the thoughtless and downright careless attitude of Flame towards its vegetarian diners. However, I shall try. Knowing that Flame had...

Food was fine. Service fine. Queue for toilet not so fine. Don’t want to waste 15 minutes of my night standing in a queue in the middle of a restaurant to use the toilet. Very oversized bar area and little toilet area.

Had our work Christmas dinner here today and could not fault the service- food was lovely, staff v friendly and service was impeccable. The restaurant is beautiful too- would highly recommend.

Excellent food and atmosphere even during the festive rush.

I visited flame for lunch on a Wednesday in December, in there new restaurant located just off Franklin street, The restaurant decor is beautiful and the restaurant had a fantastic atmosphere with all tables occupied, we were very well looked after by Sarah Jane and...

Beautiful, relaxed restaurant with first class food. The menu had a great selection and great drinks and cocktail list as well. Had two courses and each of the meals was superb. Service excellent quick and overall experience fabulous.

Incredible food. We had the beef & Turkey & ham. Sherbet cocktails, Gorgeous. Desserts to die for. . Lovely staff. Beautiful surroundings. We’ll definitely be back.

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL 100% ALL AROUND FOOD AMAZING COCKTAILS WOW SARAH JANE YOUR AMAZING HOST.

Enjoyed a wonderful time last week with my partner. The food was excellent, and the drinks were outstanding. Special thanks to our server, Nick, who provided fantastic service throughout the night!

We had a very enjoyable meal. The service was excellent. The decor and ambience made for a great evening. We were not rushed at all. We would definitely return.

Ate here whilst in Belfast for a conference with colleagues. The hotel was adjacent to my colleagues’ hotel. Great decor and ambience and menu. I opted for the chicken and my fellow diners the short rib of beef. We only enjoyed our food and the...

First time in the restaurant since they moved, unfortunately as Belfast has so many options to eat it will the last. Menu incredibly limited, ordered bread and butter for starter. Three rolls and one piece of prepackaged butter, no tapende or home made butter. I would expect a head chef to be embarrassed putting that out. Main course was OK. Service was OK. Unfortunately the quality of food/ingredients presented was very much at the lower end and with the limited choice everything should have been on point.

We ate here last night whilst working in the area. I must say the ambience, service and food were second to none, will certainly be back when I’m next over, many thanks to one and all.

Brilliant thanks 😊 highly recommended

Nice lunch, we heard others being told about the specials!! Good quick service. Good price! The restaurant wasn’t warm enough

Great vibe in this new premises for Flame. Super food and service. Highly recommended

We visited here to celebrate our wedding anniversary and so glad we did! The service was really friendly and personal so we felt really looked after. The cocktails (Sherbert dip & Pornstar Martini) were delicious and beautifully presented. The chicken liver parfait starter was exceptional...

Superb meal with excellent service

Flame: Ambience is amazing Drinks selection is amazing. I personally loved the space Pretty tough to find car park around the place. Customer Service: Absolutely 💯 service Booking is easy well for me it was but dont know during busy time. We went for a business dinner Ordered : Steak: it was bit dry as per our guest. coley Fish : Good dish Chicken: was good too Soicy Tofu: was ordered by and it had salt sprinkled on each piece and was so so salty. The red color picture is for my dish. I would say Tofu dish was not good Rice being very very dry and not at all moist and warm. I got good reviews from other’s . May be expected bit more but will try that next time again. 💯 for ambience and drinks. I would suggest must visit place do give instruction for food to be warm Overall taste is average 💫

Great experience in their new venue. Great atmosphere and great food. Visited on a Wednesday afternoon and it was relaxed and chilled.

Fantastic night. Nicolas was amazing, so welcoming, efficient and very friendly. We were a large group and all our food was excellent, great service and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

Visited flame for pre-theatre dinner and a late birthday celebration. Very welcoming environment, friendly efficient staff and great food that was served quickly. I had the Portuguese chicken from the pre-theatre menu and finished everything on my plate. My friend had sirloin steak and chips,...

Looking for a spot to get some lunch today and happily spotted this place. Staff friendly and attentive. Food also very good. Super tasty garlic mushrooms and the fish and chips were excellent. Mushy peas also really, really good!

Delicious meal friendly service clean restaurant with good vibe Recommend the Portuguese chicken and desert yummy too

Arrived on a Friday night, for dinner with my husband, before heading to the SSE arena. Therefore we had booked our table for 6.00pm. Arrived asked our booking name, asked again, then the member of staff looking around the restaurant, to see what table was...

We had a fantastic meal here and the staff couldn’t be more helpful (especially Sarah Jane), one place not to miss if you are going to visit Belfast 👏🏾👍🏾

What a find. Fantastic menu, very attentive staff, good atmosphere, First class bar staff who took time to make sure that each drink was perfect leaving the bar. The Portuguese chicken was delicious and just the right portion size. Highly recommended.

This place is full all the time, so reservation recommended. We just walked in and scooped their last 'walk-in' spot!! We saw them turn away so many once we were seated - so lucky! The food was very good so that is why it is...

Had dinner and really liked the new setting. Good atmosphere and a great decor making for a pleasant meal. We had a selection of breads which were disappointing. 3 small rolls and 3 pieces of wheaten bread. All a bit bland and needed to be...

Came here with a party. The lady taking down what we wanted to drink suddenly stopped taking our drink orders and walked away from the table while my friend was in the middle of telling her what he wanted to drink. A different lady came over to take our drink orders and we never seen the other lady who left for the rest of the night. The majority of us ordered steaks and they were all undercooked to how we wanted them. We also got the triple cooked chips and they definitely weren’t triple cooked. Steak was lovely, but I did ask for medium and it was half medium and half medium rare. I might return in the future to see if there’s been any improvement.

Loved the quirky decor. The Flame Bramble is a very nice drink. Had the Smokey Coley with Risotto. Very tasty, but more Risotto than I can eat. Would have liked another vegetable besides peas, too. Had the warm apple with candied ginger and vegan ice...

My sister and I went here for dinner on Monday 25th September..we were looked after by a lovely waiter call Nicholas..he went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and helped us decide what was good on the menu...we both had the burger which I have to say was of great quality and very tasty from start to finish..would definitely recommend this restaurant and a special shout out to Nicholas for his help and professionalism

It is nice but the food took long to come I was starving but the food is nice the video is what I got and what my family got

Damn good bit of cow. Enjoyed our visit here immensely. Friendly staff, tasty cocktails, great food, mighty fine burger and a really beautiful steak. Very happy tummies and a reasonable price too. All good nothing bad!

At last, just what this area desperately needed (especially if going to show in Ulster Hall after food) - a decent restaurant! Had dinner with my sister - we both really liked the menu - good range, interesting choices to make & range of prices...

First Class restaurant in the heart of Belfast. The new location for Flame provided an opportunity to impress customers with new decor. Wow!! What a fabulous job they did from the stunning bar to the roomy tables and chairs. A transformation from the old restaurant in Howard Street. The food was absolutely beautiful with a wide and varied menu to suit all tastes. The service was second to none, very attentive without being oppressive. We were celebrating at special birthday and the staff could not have been more accommodating even with a baby at the table. Our server Nicholas was exceptional, warm, welcoming and very professional.

Great service and really good food. Reasonably priced varied menu with an £8 lunch option. Staff are friendly and efficient and looked after us well. Spacious and comfortable dining right in the heart of the city. The Ewart building has been refurbished and is stunning...

Beautiful little restaurant. Gets very busy, so plan on a reservation or a wait. Food was very good.

Had a lovely meal with my family for my sons 21st birthday. Everything was perfect. Great friendly staff. Perfect food and great ambiance. Totally recommend Flame.

Visited Flame on Friday night for birthday celebrations. Staff were friendly and attentive even though it was busy. All 3 courses were delicious and hearty. Steak cooked exactly to my liking. They are not long open at their new location so everything is new and...

Upon arrival met with a smiling host. Taken to table and had a pint in my hand 5 minutes from arrival Food was excellent. Belfast prices but generous portions. Staff were very friendly and attentive. This new place is bigger, more light and airy. We...

Met up with friends yesterday for lunch & had a really lovely experience. The new restaurant is very light & airy & decor fab. Staff were so attentive, good variety for lunch menu, clean plates all round! We were having a late lunch & sat...

Never made it to the previous premises so can’t compare. Arrived 30 mins early, thinking we could have had a drink at the bar. Bar doesn’t seem to be set up to wait at but luckily they were able to provide us a table. Whilst...

Loved the food, decor and service in the fabulous new surroundings of Flame. The servers were super attentive nothing was too much trouble, The lamb was delicious and the beef short rib was superb. We are already planning our next visit. A city centre restaurant...

I have ranted and raved about Flame on Howard Street for so long that my husband and daughter took me to the New Flame on 10th August for my Birthday. I was so excited when they told me where we were going. Told them they...

I’m not impressed by rude service,food was ok but could be better.I really expected more of flame ☹️

We booked this for our 34th wedding anniversary. We had salmon for starter and steaks for our main course. The food was very good,however they would have got 5/5 for the visit if they advertised table-side Irish coffee had been done table side as stated...

Food, Service, location and decor excellent!

Would be great if they told you that the Restaurant door was padlocked and closed down. Allowed me book a table but was closed down, what's that all about!!!

I was meeting up with a few friends in Belfast on a Tues night and we only realised how difficult it was to get a restaurant open on a Tues evening - we were lucky to get a table in Flame and this turned out to be a good result - they have moved into a really nice building and its well laid out with a nicely furnished bar . The staff were very welcoming and helpful and the food was of a very acceptable quality. We all thoroughly enjoyed our evening here and would recommend to anyone looking for a table especially early in the week

Our 2nd visit to Flame and yet again we had the most amazing visit. The new premises is stunning. Such a lovely warm welcome from Sarah-Jane and her team. Food unbelievable we had Steak & Scallops and both dishes cooked to perfection. Thank you to Sarah-Jane and Keri for your exceptional service we can't wait to visit again. My rating 6 stars.

Poor menu choices, prickly defensive staff. We have been to this restaurant so many times, and now they have changed venue.

Great food, service, and atmosphere, steaks were gorgeous, so do desserts. Really nice place to dine at, and the staff were so good and helpful. Really 5 star place