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IT was called the Flame Bar & Grill 30 years ago when i visited the John Jay College students' favorite celebration spot..and i used to frequent this spot for the next 20 years as a good place to impress a date..but during the past decade i forgot about it--then i Rremembered!! They still got the BEST White Russians and meals that taste like something you should be paying 3X as much for...i.e., they're still the best unknown hotspot in NYC

I had no choice to visit this diner as it was the only place open when I was at Roosevelt Hospital with some friends. If I hadn't been so hungry I would have been in hysterics because the diner was THAT disappointing:} Most of us wanted eggs- when we asked for toast we were told we had to get it separately. Oy vey. I ordered a roasted 1/2 chicken. The waiter was literally walking away when I had to remind him that it came with sides. He tried to walk away again- I had to remind him that it also came with wine. When he brought out our salads, we had to remind him what dressings we wanted. Our dishes all came at different times. When I finally got my chicken, he asked if I wanted bread. I said "sure". He brought me 2 cold pieces of whole wheat wonder style bread. Um, could you toast this? Oh, and my rice was cold and hard. When I told the waiter, he had absolutely no reaction- he didn't try to get me something else or comp me. Nothing. Hopefully their other staff members are more competent.

Arrived exhausted from uk in evening and had dinner -really great menu and staff - came back for dinner and breakfast every day for 5 days - all the family were happy and satisfied -really nice staff who looked after us so well Good value all round

The Flame is a terrific diner. Good selection, everything you expect from a ny diner. The waiters and waitresses are very nice-I dont understand the earlier comment About rude staff-I've been to the flame numerous times and have ordered delivery and have never had an issue.

The Flame Diner screwed up my order gave me a coffee instead of a tea if you order from them go through the phone either they do not know how to read delivery.com or delivery.com web page provided an error. The other part is that i wanted a tea light and sweet and they gave me a coffee that was small for $1.60.. Unbelievable prices way too high.. The food is good but buyer beware.. Argued with the guy for 5 minutes on the phone too. I always thought the customer is always right

We go to Manhattan often. This is one of the best little diners to eat at. They have everything you could imagine and bar service to boot! Staff are extremely friendly and the prices are reasonable for Manhattan!

Having arrived from London mid-afternoon it took a while to get oriented. Staying in a hotel on W57th so the Flame was just around the corner. Had a meal our first night then breakfast the following six mornings. Never anything but fast friendly helpful service. Prices were reasonable. Food was tasty.