The Best Steakhouse in the Area -- and It's Not Even Close I've been to plenty of steakhouses in Manhattan and around the area, and this place beats them all. From the moment you walk in, you feel genuinely welcomed -- not like a table to be turned, but like a regular, even if it's your first time. The staff is always warm, attentive, and truly fabulous without being overbearing. Now, the food. The quality here is immediately obvious; from the freshness of every ingredient to the way each dish is prepared with real care and precision. This is not a kitchen cutting corners. The steak for two is an absolute showstopper that is cooked to perfection, beautifully presented, and packed with flavor that puts the big city competition to shame. It's the kind of dish you eat any leftovers the next day and think about for days afterward. They are always so accommodating to handle special requests. We asked whether they would make a veal chop parmigiana (which is not on the menu), not exactly a typical steakhouse order, and they pulled it off brilliantly, better than most Italian restaurants. That kind of flexibility says a lot about a kitchen. The onion rings deserve their own mention. Outrageous is the only word for them. Crispy, generous, and dangerously addictive. I have not tried their thick cut bacon, but will next time. The table next to us ordered it and the aroma came our way and smelled incredible. This is our go-to when we want good quality food. Highly recommend to anyone who takes their steak and food in general seriously. read more

Went for a lunch meeting. Service was great. VERY clean & Food was very good. Will be back soon. read more

Flames Steakhouse - Steak for 2 and creamed spinach. Also not pictured we had the hashbrowns. - Steakhouses Near Me - Elmsford, New York

Husband and I went there during uncrowded weekday lunch hours. Amazing shrimp, filet mignon, Malbec. Our server William made the experience the absolute best! read more

Food prices too high Steaks not cooked the way you like them. The tiniest asparagus you ever seen. Even a loaded baked potato they can't do right. Welp there's a first and last time for everything read more

Tables were on top of each other. Hard to hear because of a loud party right next to us. Filet was fatty. Poor quality. No one did a thing about it after mentioning it to two servers. Disappointing for the price they charge. The rest of the food was good but not sure I'd go back. read more

The last time I dined here was five years ago. Since then, I understand that the owner has passed away. My condolences to the family. My last dining experience garnered a five star review. I am saddened to say that this time I can only give 2-1/2 but since I don't know how to give the 1/2 I must give a two. The reason for my reduced rating is because it took about 15 minutes for the waiter to come to our table to take our order after we had been seated. Also, there was no ambiance to create a vibe during the dining experience. Also, the food was mediocre. We ordered the Canadian bacon and the calamari for appetizer. The bacon was fatty and the calamari was not well seasoned neither was the spicy marinara sauce that accompanied the calamari. I ordered the oreganata king crab legs but didn't enjoy them because they were swimming in butter plus the bread crumbs had too much garlic which upset my stomach. My husband ordered the steak, mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach. He said it was okay, but he didn't enjoy it as much as he enjoyed other steak houses he has dined at such as Peter Luger's and Peter's Steakhouse in Eastchester, NY. I don't think we will dine here again. read more

Ate here last night on a rainy Monday. Found parking at a meter outside. I'll start with the negatives first 1) onion soy was ok, served in a soup bowl not a crock which French onion soup should be in 2) soups were served at same time as appetizers, which made us feel like we were being rushed especially since it was a Monday evening on a holiday at 4 pm. 3) Appetizer special of fried burrata was small and very expensive for such a tiny portion.( over $20) 4) Prices were very high for what you get, sides of home fries and creamed spinach were basic, fried onion rings had no onion just breading and burned to death, don't get them. 5) Steak arrived 5-10 minutes before sides, no excuse for this especially with only 1 other table of 2 in the restaurant. 6)desserts of pecan pie and tiramisu were average and very expensive 7) Bill with tip was over $400, was too much and we didn't even have drinks just water and 1 Diet Coke The Good 1) Waiter was nice, but service was not as polished as Benjamin's or Ruth Chris.( ie , Had to track down waiter for steak sauce) 2) The steak for 2 was incredible, melted in your mouth and cooked perfectly 3) Bread when you sit down was delicious 4) Service overall was very good, not obtrusive and attentive Overall , we had leftovers the next day but $400 was overpriced and we go to the fancy steakhouses 2x month May give another try in the future and update review read more

Flames Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Elmsford, New York

Flames Steakhouse has received tremendous praise since it opened so I purchased a gift card for my parents, who are a short drive from the restaurant, as a Christmas gift. To ensure the gift card arrived before Christmas, and without asking, the staff kindly hand delivered the gift card to my parents home! My parents raved about the service and food quality (my mother said Flames makes the best French Onion soup she has ever had). Wishing the staff of Flames Steakhouse all the success in the world! read more

It was our first time there and last. The food was good, but the service was not. My husband and I went there for our wedding anniversary. We ordered our food and waited then when they finally brought our food out it was wrong. They gave us the wrong order. So now we had to wait another 20 minutes for right order of food. And the manager of the restaurant never even came over to us to apologize, the waiter did. Also there was a family sitting at the table across from us arguing and yelling and cursing at each other, horrible. So the waiter did give us a free desert that was the least they could do. But the the manager never even came over to us. Very unprofessional. Will not be coming back . The waiter William was very kind though to us. read more

Best steakhouse in Westchester County. The Elmsford location is not the greatest, but so worth the trip. The restaurant also shares its parking lot with Indian motorcycles so you may have to park in the front on the street rather in the back lot. The service is always excellent. You have to try to the sides which are scrumptious. The hash browns are the best we have ever had. If you love steak and want the best cut, this is the place to go. read more

Asked for a medium well bone-in Ribeye and it came out basically burnt. As for appetizer, I'm strictly no pork, and the waiter recommends oyster Rockefeller, which contained bacon (He said it was only spinach and cheese). Also, the steak seemed as if it was low grade meat, not the high end taste like other steakhouses. Service was friendly, but not a good experience. read more

The absolute best meal I have ever eaten. Very pricey but worth every penny. Beautiful restaurant, service was a tad slow but other then that Excellent read more

it was such a pleasure dining ther, the staff is incredibly respectful and kind and the food is delicious!

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining here in August. We actually enjoyed this place more than Benjamin Steakhouse. Although both are supreme, Flames is smaller with a more intimate setting. Their steak and wine was delicious, however, the service and wait staff seemed to be so much more attentive and exuded more of a family type of feel. If anyone is going on a date to impress your new partner, Flames is the place to be. I give them 5 stars for everything read more

Old, musty, overpriced and the food was awful. The steak was dried out, the salmon was overcooked although I ordered it medium rare. The whole place is just old and tired. The waiter was nice was about the only positive. read more

"Don't judge a book by its cover " Wonderful deliciousness ,For appetizers we ordered Caesar salads , Tomato and onions and the Wedge, grilled bacon , shrimp appetizer and the grilled wasabi Tina all fresh served professionally with character. Geat service with fantastic steak. Perfect for our business dinner. Had the Filet mignon special served with peppercorn sauce over mashed potatoes, Grilled Ny strip , Bone in Ribeye all NYC quality steak !!' The "star of the show " was the house Veal Chop special , was so huge we could have used it as a tennis racket ! Was the smash hit! The Brussels sprouts with bacon were amazing And the desert tray was spectacular! read more

Flames Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Elmsford, New York

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I hadn't been to Flames for a few years. But now I can't wait to go back. I eat a LOT of steak. I was very impressed. The steak was outstanding. Sides were excellent, as well. Dessert wasn't as memorable. But the steak was so good, I'm still going 5 stars. read more

Hubs loves his steak. There are no two ways about it. He's been to Ruth Chris and lovvvvves it and Benjamin too. He's eaten at Z Prime and likes it and Morton's also. We've literally been to all the Steakhouses between White Plains, Tarrytown and Hartsdale. But hubs has been inching his way since like forever to try Flames and satisfy his steak fixation. Located on Rt 119 in Elmsford, Flames has been around for the last couple of years. The place has a ballparkish look to their outside (that's just me)- but inside is a totally different story: neutrals, super dark woods and light walls with a dramatic full bar. Went in with no reservations, greeted nicely and seated in their front dining room [there's a second for bigger parties I think]. No online menu prices- but paper menu though reflects typical Steakhouse prices for the area. Our server Milo was attentive. Nothing outrageous about our House Salad. Cosmos hubs ordered were ok. A few Specials were mentioned- but I decided on the Market Price- Twin Lobster Tails- which at $60 and change- I felt the taste wasn't fresh and price was wayyy overboard. Hubs didn't have the most outrageously flavorful or juicy NY Strip ever- but it was cooked perfectly to a Medium Rare. Expect big portions because heaps of our sides made it nice to share. I mean...my Brussel Sprouts without bacon as I wanted them were very good- plus I brought extra home. I stayed away from hubs' Creamed Spinach- but he liked it. Flames has a good following and I totally get this place is all about the steak- not......seafood. read more

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Parking was tough and no valet. The service was great. Attentive whilst not being overbearing; talked quietly and weren't overly gregarious--which was nice. Lighting was almost adequate and no discernible piped in music to bristle me. The crab cocktail was plentiful--about 6 lobules. Served with cocktail sauce and tartaresque sauce. It was very tasty and flaked nicely. The hash browns were awesome. Better than anyplace else I've been on the area. Not hitting the Peter Luger bell, but definitely a most honorable mention--and a crisp hat tip for being crunchy, well seasoned and a distinct, albeit pleasant, onion tone. Definitely get it. The steak looked, sounded and smelled like Peter Lugers. It wasn't. Listen, don't get me wrong--it was really good. I had asked for it to medium and it came medium-rare, at best. It was very odd since the exterior seemed medium but upon cutting into it, drum roll please........rare....ish. It was a little chewy. I sent it back twice for more cooking. Each time though, exterior belied reality. My advice--order a half and click more than you want. So, if you want medium order medium well and, still, be prepared for an under broiler touch up. Don't follow my advice and you might be fell by your own petard. As noted the steak was a little chewy and might have withstood a bit more salting and even more peppering. It was a little bland and not as beefy as I'd hoped. I have a suggestion for the proprietor--put some crusts on the menu. How about a blue cheese crust; a peppercorn crust; a garlic and onion crust, etc. Offer a medley of sauces...béarnaise, red wine reduction, peppercorn, etc. The waiter told me they cook the steaks earlier in the day and then heat them up. OMG...noOMFG.....NFW....he just didn't say that? Did he? Was my food hanging around the counter all day? No worries, next time I'll just go for an early bird seating. I'll sit juxtaposed to a gaggle of blue haired ladies any day if leads to a freshly cooked steak. Next, the dessert. The cheesecake was amazing and it could go against Juniors, CCF fare any day and hold its own. The cannolis, awesome too. Nice crunchy shell and a filling that was delectably sweet. So, I'm sure the Yelp brass will send an email politely asking me why I gave them three stars not four and thoughtfully include other reviews so as to suggest I might have been too tough in mine. To the Yelp mandarin (look it up--and when you do, recall it's a lowercase m) I say this to you.... I will go back, I will order 1/2-1 click more done than i really want it, and retain the salad blue cheese dressing for application to the steak. I will likely give it four stars then. read more

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We were taking some friends out to dinner, and we were a little hesitant when pulling up. But they say looks can be deceiving? They are right. The restaurant was attached to their pizza restaurant. We weren't sure if we were going to go somewhere else. Well we decided to go in, sat at the bar, had drinks then were seated. Glad we stayed. It was an excellent experience. Service, food right on point. We had the beef carpaccio with truffle oil, fried calamari and the tuna. Then 3 of us got the Chilean sea bass and one filet mignon. We had mashed potatoes and French fries. The fries were so crunchy and good. Overall it was a much better experience then I thought it was gonna be. So don't judge a book by its cover. read more

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Nice place for dazzle and dazzle good customer service and the food is good my wife had the special the dry aged filet mignon and I had the veal which was excellent with the mushroom sauce which I loved and the dessert was great read more

The steak was amazing, very well-cooked and great to enjoy with my girlfriend. She loved the service, they were very nice and attentive to our every need. This was a great date spot, very romantic and beautiful. read more

Had a wonderful lunch there for restaurant week. I've never been there before. Service was excellent, waiters are very friendly. I begin with the sliced tomato onion salad, and ordered The Prime Flames burger. My friend started out with the minestrone soup, and ordered chicken piccata for her entrée. The sliced tomato and onion was fresh and good. I enjoyed it with balsamic and olive oil. My burger was amazing! So flavorful, with crispy onions on top with lettuce tomato red onion and possibly Gorgonzola cheese and bacon. Their french fries were amazing! Extremely crispy on the outside thick cut and just perfect! I ate more than I planned on. The chicken piccata looked excellent. My friend completely enjoyed it. It was very flavorful, with its capery, buttery sauce. I tasted it also and thought it was amazing. We were both very content! We both had ice cream for dessert which was extremely tasty excellent vanilla ice cream with lots of vanilla beans specs in it. We both really enjoyed our lunch. We will definitely be back! read more

A place like this would generally set your expectations to be very high. The decor and the selection would leave you to feel like you have the best steakhouse. That is not what you have here. We ordered the porterhouse and had high expectations. The steak was anything, but flavorful. The side dishes were meh. On the plus side, the wines were good. For what you expect to get, this place has fallen far below expectations for me. Ruth's Chris is your best bet. read more

We absolutely love this steak house The owner is awesome, it's a place where he will remember your name when you return. He came from a NYC steakhouse and set up this Westchester gem. read more

Had lunch. 3 old friends. I stuffed myself. Ate like a pig. Seafood platter. Steak for 3 perfectly done. Spinach. Best wine. Not too expensive but awesome. Desert and coffee excellent. $160 each lunch, but worth it and I'm cheap. Everything so delicious. Perfect friendly service. Most highly recommend. Can't wait to go back. Need to try everything. read more

Recently dined at Flames for our 35th wedding anniversary. Even though their menu contains seafood main courses, we came for their dry aged steak. We started with chilled lobster which is served on a bed of ice with horseradish and cocktail sauce. Very good. Our main course was a porterhouse for two served medium rare. We shared orders of home fries and onion rings. The steak didn't disappoint. It arrived sizzling and cooked to medium rare. It was buttery soft with great steak flavor. The sides were also outstanding. We shared a bottle of Cabernet which was the perfect accompaniment. Didn't have room for dessert. This is our now go to steakhouse in Westchester and well worth the drive. Oh yes, the service was friendly and professional. read more

One of my absolute favorite places. Food, service and ambiance are all top notch. Porterhouse for 2 is always perfectly cooked and I love their garlic mash with asparagus. read more

Worst steakhouse I've ever been to. They pride themselves with dry aged stakes however mine tasted terrible and charred. The portions for 2 are so small they really are for one. Prices are the most expensive I've seen in comparison to westchester. My appetizer had no decoration to it and lacked flavor. The tomato tasted terrible not ripe nor edible. $20 for a glass of wine is insane. They have no happy hour which they should considering their location. The creme brûlée was bland. read more

Flames Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Elmsford, New York

TRUE RATING -***1/2 Flames fits right in with Westchester's upscale steakhouses. A relaxed atmosphere put you in the mood for good conversation, a nice glass of wine and a fine meal. That said there were hits and a few small misses this Saturday night. To begin we shared two appetizers: 1-Cold Antipasto for 2 - The grilled vegetables and prosciutto were excellent. The tomato and fresh mozzarella - standard stuff which (with a few exceptions) seems to be the norm at Westchester restaurants. 2-Fried Calamari - a disappointment... Limp and unexciting with a standard marinara sauce it wasn't finished. We both ordered Filet Mignon with mushrooms - one medium and one medium rare. Both steaks were truly excellent and cooked to perfection. Loaded with flavor these steaks cut like soft butter easily worth the price of admission. Two ordered sides of creamed spinach and onion rings were perfect complements to the wonderful steaks. Desserts were mixed. The cannoli selection worked however the pecan pie fell short of expectations as the pie didn't hold up well with the vanilla ice cream (hey these things matter). Service - aggressive at first - quickly realized we were not to be rushed and became polite and attentive throughout our stay. Cozy dining area becomes energetic as evening moves on. Even being seated at a comfortable private table one needs to raise voices to be heard by dinner's end. Arriving early parking is not an issue. Things change as the evening progresses as there's no valet parking. read more

Perfect for a date night or a family dinner. I celebrated my husbands birthday and it was well worth it. The food was great! Service was great! The Ambiance was perfect. My favorite is the cream corn as a side. Crème brûlée was delicious! Definitely recommend. I will be returning. read more

One of the best meals of my life. Spectacular aged porterhouse for two, luscious hash browns, great bottle of wine an wondrous deserts make this a solid five star treat And let's not forget 5he staff: Nick, Milo and George were terrific and really knew their stuff. What @ great meal!, Highly recommended. read more

Just left here and wow what a great place. Ran so professionally with a great waiter staff. Started with baked clams that were nice and clean and cooked perfectly that melted in my mouth. Also had to order shrimp cocktail that were huge and felt like I was eating a steak nice snap to them. Tried the app special they had it was Alaskan king crab sliced in half with lemon and breadcrumbs roasted wow so good. Great lemon sauce we all dipped the bread into it Always have to order eggplant rollatini was nice put together nicely and cooked like butter. Had a nice pink sauce. My buddy ordered the rib eye steak that took over half the table. I had a veal chop smothered with mushrooms omg so tender and took my time enjoying every bite. The girls had beef medallion with sauté spinach. They didn't even need a knife. We had a great dinner and a great night parking in front no meters. Rear parking available. This is a must go if your looking for a good steak and to be treated like a king read more

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Big restaurant, laid back vibe, comfortable. Parking is metered in front or across 9a.

Dinner tonight at Flames definitely did not disappoint! They had a robust wine list to choose from along with a variety of cocktails. For starters we had the French onion soup which had great flavor. For the entree, I had the filet, and my husband had the ribeye. Mine cooked medium-well, his blue rare and both cooked to perfection. Garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus as sides. They plated the food at our table which was done precisely. I would have taken more photos but the food looked too good not to dive in. The atmosphere was perfect for a date night, yet casual enough to feel comfortable bringing older children. The service was impeccable and all the servers worked together wonderfully to ensure we were well taken care of even though they were quite busy. At a price tag of over $300 for 2 people, it was a little hefty to frequently dine here, but we will absolutely be planning future date nights here. It was worth every penny! read more

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This place is more expensive than Ruth Chris or even the original Delmonicos downtown. You could enjoy the Polo Club or even Peter Luger for less. You would think the steaks would be equally as good or better due to the expense but that is far from the truth. Don't you think it's odd that all of the top steak places make their prices available online but not at Flames. You won't find a menu with prices on their website or anywhere else because they try so hard to censor them. I found the steaks tough and tasteless. Not one person in my group felt they had a "good" steak. The sides were also very low caliber. They looked to be reheated frozen or canned items. With the exception to that which they deep fry.... Next time you want a high end steak save your money and go to Delmonicos. By comparison their steaks have so much flavor, their practically "white glove" service is amazing. Or just go anywhere else, there is a Burger King just up the road where the food will be much better. read more

I love their oysters and shrimp cocktails. The bone-in rib-eye steak tasted awesome. Their home fries tasted very good. The staffs were very optimistic, friendly, knows what the customers likes and give them strong recommendations. I recommend this steakhouse to everyone who loves steaks. read more

With increased prices comes the necessity for excellence and although I had previously held Flames in high regards amongst the finer steakhouses it did not live up to my memories or expectations this visit. Some of the food lacked any foreseen effort at all, ie a $30 tomato and mozz salad for two which simply had four slices of tomato and only two slices of mozz with a basil sprig on top. Simply cutting the two pieces of mozz in half at least each piece of tomato could have been enjoyed with it. And a little drizzle of olive oil or balsamic, maybe just even cracked sea salt or pepper would have shown some effort. I would say that the baked clams were excellent. And the calamari as well. Very tender and the marinara had a little spice to it which was nice. Portion on the calamari was on the smaller side though. Overall the food was good but once again the sides were very lackluster. Garlic mashed which were basic and you questioned if there was garlic, and Brussel sprouts with bacon which once again didn't seem to have any effort other than frying the sprouts and adding some chopped bacon on top. Plus for $17 each the portions were minuscule. The service was also not up to standards in my opinion for any price range. Throughout the evening everything was ok with the exception of being brought the dessert tray before our entrees arrived. But come after dinner things began to slip. Coffee order was taken before the dessert order, yet didn't come out until we had finished our desserts. No utensils when the desserts actually arrived. And a missed birthday recognition of some sort. With everything considered, although the food was good, I unfortunately would say it's not worth the premium prices. There are other private, non corporate steakhouses in the area that produce the same level of food and service for less. read more

My wife and I went here to celebrate the anniversary of Dad's passage. That needs to be done at a special place. It turns out that this is such a place. We had the Tomahawk steak, which was wonderful; the mac and cheese side, which was quite good as well; the Wasabi Tuna appetizer which was uncharacteristically served warm and boy, did that improve the taste. The Mrs. had a side dish of the brussel sprouts with bacon, again quite good. Service from Victor was at a professional standard; not doting nor ignoring but there at the right time. We will definitely go again. You should go too. read more

We recently visited for Valentines Day and everything was pretty amazing. We started with fried calamari (which was pretty fresh but I just want a fan of it), 2 glasses of Riesling (that tasted more like a Chardonnay lol), the porterhouse for 2, garlic mashed potatoes for 2 (though the portion was more for one, Mac and cheese for 2 (it had a great hint of Swiss cheese in with the creamy sauce), creamed spinach (I'm not a fan but my boyfriend loved it!). We ended the night with the chocolate cake (that was pretty cold and just had a very boxy taste to it). Overall Service was great, and food came out super quick too! read more