Hot Night Out

Looking for a night out that wasn't too spendy but not too familiar led us to Flame restaurant in Rosedale mall. We walked in early on a Saturday night and got seated immediately. The atmosphere of the place was very fun and unique. The layout offered a solid mixture of tables and booths along with a bar area that was nicely sized for the restaurant. We were seated at a booth, which we prefer. These booths in particular were great because they had high backs and sides. In a full restaurant we felt quite secluded.

Our server was fun and outgoing and didn't mind getting to know us, without being bothersome of course. He told us what they are known for and what he recommends. Which was helpful because there menu is pretty typical Fridays/Applebees style but with a few exceptions that highlight their specialty. The Flame is known for cooking with fire and that’s what they specialize in.

We decided to start with an appetizer of Steak with a Gouda fondue. Now I have to admit I am not the biggest fan of steak thanks to my mother’s cooking but my wife likes it so we tried steak instead of chicken. The steak was amazing! Literally the best I've ever had and the cheese to dip it in was also incredible. It also came with bread and green apples for dipping. The bread was good and there was plenty of cheese for all the food for dipping.

For a main course I decided on a BBQ burger and fries and my wife got a roast beef and garlic mashed potatoes. The fries were great. Well seasoned so ketchup was not even needed. My burger was nothing special, a little over cooked but maybe that’s the flame cooking taste I’m not used to. My wife liked the potatoes but felt the roast beef was a bit too tough and not quiet juicy for her liking.

For the most part it was a great night out. Not too expensive for the food and atmosphere and that appetizer was amazing, will definitely be back for that. Also they run a promotion with the AMC Theater in the mall for $5 movie vouchers good any time if you purchase at least $15 not including tax and tip. We decided to get some since we were spending around $30 anyway and a weekend ticket to the movies is getting to be about $25 for two people.

In the end I would recommend trying it out. It is a fun environment with decent prices. The staff was great and the food was too. Plus it’s in the mall so it’s in a great place to either see a movie or walk the shops.

Things To know Before You Go
Parking - Tons of free parking in the mall area but can get very full on weekend nights.
Prices - For a whole meal for two and drinks expect to pay around $50 total
Reservations - A good idea for larger groups