Need a meal late at night? Reasonably priced in Midtown Manhattan? This isn't a bad place that fits the bill. We can in after 9:40PM and the person advised us they close at 11:00PM, which is more than enough time. We ordered omelets (spinach, tomato, and mushrooms) with hash brown and toast. Quick and easy. It came out within a short amount of time. The waiter checked on our water cups. Can't ask for anything more since our bellies were full. We continue on our way home. Next time you need a simple meal, check them out! read more

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Found this little gem of a diner looking for a place to grab lunch right of Grand Central! Diners are always great so we figured we would give it a try! Waiters were wonderful! All of them. Always checking in , filling up coffee cups , restaurant was clean and not overly busy . We didn't need to wait when we arrived. My friend and both ordered an omelette . She built hers and I just added an item to my omelette. I know it's New York but when it's 4.50 extra just to add ham to your omelette!! I think that's a bit too much!! My omelette already came with mushroom and cheese. Meanwhile my friend was charged 1.50 for each item . Makes no sense to me. Even after asking about it! The potatoes were dry, wasn't a fan but I enjoyed my omelette and that's all I needed at the time! I did see other dishes go by that looked great! It's a place to check out if you want Diner food! read more

The Red Flame - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Food: a really good Caesar wrap! Yummy crispy fries! Service: SLOW! Sorry but I had to raise my hand and ask for water ... and I'm use to constant refills. Ambiance: a great diner vibe! Fast paced! Easy bites! read more

The Red Flame - Caesar Wrap - American Near Me - New York, New York

Staff are so friendly, professional, and attentive. Classic American diner feel and food. Exactly what you'd want and expect. Good quality, no funny foodie things. Just straight up American Diner done well. But they also have Greek food! read more

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My friend and I walked over from Grand Central for lunch. It was super close and easy to get to. Lots of menu options and service was quick, which I appreciated. We both ordered omelets and enjoyed them, but the potatoes fell flat and didn't have much flavor. Overall a convenient spot for a quick bite. read more

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Have been visiting Red Flame for well over 30 years and they remain my go to diner in the area. The diner is clean, inviting and comfortable. The staff is super efficient, NY-speedy and very friendly. It's like they've seen it all so nothing bothers them. The food is always consistently good and coffee replenished without hesitation. Kudos! read more

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A great diner for lunch. Brightly lit. Comfortable booths. My open faced turkey sandwich was delicious. Service was good. read more

Red Flame is a typical in & out diner. Nothing fancy quick service decent breakfast. Diner atmosphere . There are better options but if you're in the area and want a quick decent breakfast this is the place. read more

I came to Flame Diner today hoping to escape the smoke outside, clear my head, and enjoy a great waffle. Instead, I was met with blatant discrimination and constant harassment. The moment I walked in with my service dog, Luna, we were immediately shunned. The staff member forced us to sit all the way in the back and aggressively warned me that if Luna didn't stay completely under the table at all times, we would be kicked out. Luna was laying quietly on the floor, but he continued to harass us throughout my entire meal, repeatedly coming over to demand she be tucked under. At one point, he actually touched my arm and tried to justify his behavior by claiming that a customer last week had a dog and "people got sick from it." I have a legally protected disability, and Luna is my trained service animal. What happened with a completely different dog last week is not my business and is no excuse to violate federal law. To top it off, after being harassed my entire dinner, he had the nerve to come back and tell me that "two people got up and left" because of my dog--completely ruining what was left of my night. All of this absolute disrespect and illegal segregation, just to be handed a bill for a mediocre $20 waffle. Unbelievable. Under the ADA and NYC human rights laws, you cannot segregate service dog handlers to the back or harass them. I will absolutely be filing a formal complaint with the Department of Justice and NYC 311. Truly disgusting behavior. read more

The Red Flame - My service animal - American Near Me - New York, New York

I haven't been to this diner since 1989. It's the same! It looks exactly the same to me. I asked the waitress and it's been there since the late 70s. They have a huge menu. If you order smart, you can get out without feeling raped. But it is very expensive. The food was just barely OK, but I'm giving it four stars because of nostalgia. Service was great and the woman who filled the coffee got an extra tip from me because she was just so darn old NY. read more

To be honest, I ate at this restaurant because it was only half a block away from where I was staying on 44th St. and 6th Avenue. Because of that, I wound up eating dinner and breakfast there. To quote Lew H.'s review from May 2005, "The Red Flame is okay, nothing more, nothing less. The food is okay, the service is okay, the interior is okay." Everything was a solid three stars -- not bad, but nothing stands out. On the plus side, they have a tremendous variety of food -- something that is typical at many New York diners. However, nothing stands out as memorable. Also, I felt the price was very high for mid-level quality ($70.68 for dinner). For dinner, we ordered a hamburger and fries, a roast beef sandwich, a wrap. For breakfast we had eggs, toast, corn beef hash, and potatoes; a strawberry granola crunch; and a bagel with cream cheese and lox. Again, nothing memorable, but more expensive than I would have guessed ($65.92 for breakfast). Service was good, probably a four star rating, but value was a two star rating. read more

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You know, you cannot eat designer food for every meal even when you're in New York City. Sometimes, you need a down & dirty diner. That is what Red Flame is! You get a lot of food and you get it fast! The service has picked up since my last visit and the waitstaff was very attentive. I like to try diners everywhere I go and the Red Flame fit the bill. The price is right. Is it fancy? Definitely not. But, when you're hungry or in a hurry, this is the place for you! The dining room and the kitchen appear to be very clean. The staff must have been trained with the old Ray Kroc adage "if you have time to lean, you have time to clean!" Because they were all sweeping and wiping and disinfecting. So do I recommend the Red Flame? Yes, with those caveats above! read more

Who doesn't love an old-school coffee shop/diner breakfast?!? I met up with a friend at the Red Flame in Midtown Manhattan. It was one of go-to places when I worked in the Calendar Building, across from the main library and Bryant Park. She had the waffle; I had the Florentine omelette. The service is great and they keep the coffee flowing! They read more

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Old school diner vibe, lots of choices on the menu for a good hardy breakfast. Service was quick and efficient, and we got in and out pretty quickly to get on our are way. We shared the pancakes as they're big and plenty for the two of us with coffee and tea. Good find when you need a decent breakfast. read more

The Red Flame - Solid standard fare- 3 pancakes we shared - American Near Me - New York, New York

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If you want a quick delicious meal before going to see a Broadway show, this is a nice place to visit. Away from the hustle of Times Square but only two blocks away, this place offers your run of the mill diner fare, from burgers to salads and breakfast dishes. Came here after s show at Town Hall and was greeted by lovely lady who sat us down right away. Though the kitchen closes in 45 mins, the food came out hot and delicious. One caveat though, the prices can be very steep. Had their Red Flame wrap with onion rings and a Coke and it came to almost $26 Yes if you go to your neighborhood diner, that amount may include a dessert as well. It is located around the theater district and you pay for the location. Overall I enjoyed dining at this place with friendly waitstaff, the service is quick and yes the food is good. Can you find someplace better? Yes! But if you want to seat down to get away from the chaos of Times Square, sit yourself down in a comfy booth and enjoy a tasty meal. read more

The Red Flame - Red Flame Wrap with onion rings - American Near Me - New York, New York

What a great experience. We are traveling with a family from Spain who wanted an American "diner" experience. This fit the bill! Everything was absolutely delicious. The baked goods, pies, cakes, puddings, cookies, muffins, you name it, were all perfect! The fries, burgers and salads were perfect. They had beer and wine. The experience will leave our friends wanting to come back. I honestly think we found the perfect spot for comfort and healthy options. The staff was very welcoming and attentive. A five star diner atmosphere and adventure! Thank you!! read more

The Red Flame - This is a picture of the baked goods on the counter and inside the glass case! Yum - American Near Me - New York, New York

The Red Flame Diner serves great breakfasts, are super-fast and clean. It can also be an expensive breakfast. Don't be surprised at breakfast for 2 at $48 (French toast and 1 egg with bacon) and then the taxes and mandatory tip take you to $60. So look at the specials and be careful or ordering a la carte. Nice having a coat rack to use as some of the booths are small. read more

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Really love this place pre theatre matinee as I was in the mood for breakfast. They were quite busy, but found seats at the counter. Everyone was very nice and we didn't feel rushed. Next time I need to try dessert. I think they try to seat everyone in a timely manner as I noticed a small table wedged in where a table shouldn't be for an older woman by herself that couldn't sit at the counter. And kudos to an old fashioned self service coat rack. Will definitely be coming back here again. read more

This place is a throwback to old diners, but without the funky 50's music-- which I'm grateful for. The decor the old style upholstery and even a colander clock! Super clean tables, floors everything. Now for the food. The turkey was from the real bird, not deli processed. Soups were tasty and fruit was fresh and tasty. Prices were reasonable for nyc. Could have used a bit more salt, but that's more personal preference. Service and speed were great too. read more

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FOOD: I didn't try any "food", though I will say they had a pretty large menu. From breakfast delights to dinner, they seemed to offer a little bit of everything. I did order cheesecake and a hot chocolate, and my Judez ordered hot chocolate and key lime. My cheesecake was delicious btw... as long as the cocoa. SERVICE: Fast. Accurate. Polite. Nothing more, nothing less. AMBIANCE: If you're from NYC, then it's just a typical diner. This one is off 42nd and 6th I think. So, midtown, Times Square (just not IN Times Square, which is obviously a good thing). If you're not from NYC, just imagine what you'd think a diner in the city is like; it's like that. I really liked it. Cheesecake was good and hot cocoa was too. Close enough to Times Square and Broadway without being RIGHT on it. Neat little diner. Fast service. Decent prices (actually on the cheap side as far as other places in the city go, which is a good thing). Good food. Big menu. Open late. read more

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Traditional diner, for sure. Prices and portions are right. We needed quick food, and we weren't disappointed. Service was quick, and the restaurant was pretty quiet. read more

The Red Flame - American Near Me - New York, New York

Pancakes, waffles were your average diner food, it was good! Hashbrowns were weird, it was like a boiled potato sliced up and then browned, was not expecting that, it was a little strange. read more

The Red Flame - Strawberry waffles - American Near Me - New York, New York

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I am in the neighborhood a lot and feel like I've been sleeping on this place. The place looked very clean and I was seated quickly and the service was attentive and professional. The food came out quick, but tasted great and made with fresh ingredients. I'll def be back. I would say Red Flame is a slight edge on many other diners I've been to in the city. read more

The food is great. The ambience is amazing. And the service is very nice and very clean. read more

The Red Flame - Grilled Cheese Deluxe Sandwich - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Fantastic diner near midtown. Great Greek owned diner with all the usual suspects on the menu, soup to nuts as they say!. I went for the chef salad which is mostly chef and very little salad. Which is okay with me. Turkey was the fresh roasted kind, not the pressed slimy version. Ham Swiss cheese, cucumber tomatoes and such. Service was great as I sat at the diner counter. Go get you some! read more

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For how much the menu has to offer, I was pleasantly surprised that my entire party liked our meals. Their french onion soup was pretty good for $7, and their appetizers were decent. Don't come here expecting a phenomenal meal, but if you're looking for an expansive menu and quick service, this place is a good bet. read more

I love this restaurant. I've been going here regularly and stopping in at least once a month for breakfast before a nearby appointment. But lately I've noticed something that bothers me and leave this review in the hopes that the restaurant will see it and make an adjustment. Unlike other diners, the Red Flame does not have its bussers bringing you coffee. (I think they used to, but my last few visits they haven't.) so I have to wait for the waiter/waitress to do so. And it's taking a long time. Sometimes not until I get my food. Meanwhile, I can see the wait staff standing INCHES away from the coffee pots chatting with each other. Please get the coffee out as soon as you take my order or allow the bussers to bring it again. read more

We came by for lunch, and the place was busy. The staff was nice and pleasant and didn't make us wait long for a table. We ordered drinks, eggs, toast, fries, burgers, etc. It was pleasant, friendly, and enjoyable. We will come by again when we have a chance. read more

Delicious diner down the street from hotel. Went there every morning except for one on my visit up to New York City. Delicious breakfast and great service !! Endless cups of coffee read more

The Red Flame - Breakfast at red flame diner, New York City. - American Near Me - New York, New York

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A favorite when I visit. Cozy diner feel at all hours. Solid diner food. Very helpful staff. What I envisioned Seinfeld episodes looked like. read more

Growing up in Brooklyn, eating at a diner was my family outing: pre or post movie, early Sunday dinner or post beach club, The Arch, The Seaview and the Kings Plaza diner were all on our neighborhood radar and were owned by Greek owners who IMO, ran the best diners. If we wanted a really good burger deluxe or a Western Omelette with a really good cup of coffee, the diner was THE place. Today, sadly, Brooklyn really doesn't have a great diner. We happened upon Red Flame merely by accident, we were avoiding NYC marathon routes thus post Bryant Park visit, we decided to walk in Grand Central Terminal direction. The diner is quite large: two floors and a counter. We were seated in a cozy booth and were handed a menu that was the size of The NY Times. We both knew we wanted a turkey burger deluxe. My friend Rochelle ordered it a bit differently: the Western Cowboy deluxe which comes with cheese, onion rings and BBQ sauce just substituted a turkey patty instead of beef. We were served coleslaw and pickles while our orders were being prepared. Back in the day, Brooklyn diners laid out a separate bowl of pickles ( sour, half sour, etc) and plates of coleslaw. Here we are served coleslaw in tiny plastic containers and a pickle. Let's just say here's where you don't judge a book by it's cover: the coleslaw blew me away.. the creamiest, freshest slaw I've tasted in a long time. I loved it so much, " More please!" and my waitress delivered. The turkey burger was delicious and the fries were super crispy and just out of the oven hot. However, the lettuce that accompanied it looked inedible. Rochelle's Cowboy was missing it's lasso: it stated onion rings and she was served two and fries. We were hoping to split my fries and her rings.. oh well. She found the BBQ sauce salty. The portions are generous so this could be lunch/dinner. The service was pleasant and quick. I'm dropping one star for inedible lettuce, seriously Red Flame your cole slaw is delicious and needs to be served in a plate not a tiny container and lastly the Cowboy Burger did state onion rings and we were ring less. I now know that a Brooklyn Diner still exists I just have to travel to Manhattan. read more

The Red Flame - Cozy booth - American Near Me - New York, New York

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the red flame is a casual diner that had quick and quality service. They have tons of menu options, including all-day breakfast. I had their cheesesteak, while my friends had their Gyro and Roast chicken. Everything came out quickly and was enjoyable. read more

The Red Flame - American Near Me - New York, New York

Conveniently located across the street from the Royalton, we treated ourselves to breakfast here a couple of times. The diner is deceptively big as it's two-story seating so don't let a full first floor fool you. We got seated almost immediately both times. Service was cordial but prompt and the food was consistently good. I ordered a cup of yogurt with granola and strawberries and got fresh ingredients which was a pleasant surprise. They keep the coffee coming which is my favorite part of all. I had 5 cups of decaf one morning ! read more

The Red Flame - American Near Me - New York, New York

Thoroughly mediocre food quality in all aspects but fine service and fine ambiance for a diner. Bland French onion soup. Rather tasteless spinach+mushroom omelette with forgettable potatoes. Dry, chewy tasteless rye. The best part? The side of cottage cheese. read more

The Red Flame - Restaurant Card - American Near Me - New York, New York

As Diner food goes, this was one of the better places to go. Staple diner style bacon cheese burger deluxe was very good. Served with a quarter head of lettuce (fresh) a beefsteak tomato slice and golden brown French fries. A small sealed container of coleslaw, deli mustard, mayonnaise, and a wedge of deli pickle is offered on a condiments plate. The only suggestion I would provide is to serve a better bun, albeit the current on is not completely bad. Service was fine and the staff were also pleasant. Prices for Manhattan, were reasonable. The Ambience was ok, bright lighting and a more modern look as well. read more

The Red Flame - Cafe - American Near Me - New York, New York

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Walked right in to the bar when they were backed up and busy. It was pretty good food and nice old style place! read more

The Red Flame - The Classic Club Sandwich - American Near Me - New York, New York

6 orders. 4 sides. cheese fries are regular fries with melted american cheese on top. a burger does not come with fries. fountain drinks are cans. everything is stale and dry. marinara sauce tastes like it's from a jar. smoothie is 9 dollars and is extremely small. curly fries are actually really good. 104 bill. just go somewhere else. read more

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Great classic diner food. Egg salad sandwich on rye is a good staple. Love the Mozz sticks here. Don't skip the pickles!

Nice diner atmosphere but the food was extremely disappointing. "Turkey burger" was a very dry, stiff and obviously once-frozen patty on a completely dry bun; incredibly unappealing. Onion and lettuce costs extra. Fries were good though. read more

Stumbled upon this place. It's neither good nor bad. Typical diner. I got my usual tea and a yogurt parfait. I like how thick their yogurt is. They must use the brand Fage and the granola is fresh. I wish the place wasn't so cramped but it is Manhattan. I would come back here to try more food in the future. read more

The Red Flame - Burnt omelette with salsa. - American Near Me - New York, New York

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