Reviews for The Open Flame Steak & Lounge in Gilbert, IA
They were very busy and had a large party when we arrived. We were seated promptly. Service was a little slow, but not terrible.... The food was very good, but took quite a while due to it being busy, and "burger night". My steak was perfectly prepared, andvery tender and flavorful. My wife had the shrimp which was also very good. It was a bit pricey, but overall a very enjoyableexperience. Read more
First off, there burgers are consistently over cooked. The workers are always nice though and they own up to their mistakes. I... love the lettuce. Their lettuce is literally my favorite lettuce in the whole world it?s so fresh and scrumptious. It has to bestraight from a fresh garden right off the plant. But since the burgers are over cooked I don?t go there that often. Read more
Felt very disregarded when we walked in and stood there for 20 minutes before anyone even said anything to us. Just was really... unimpressed with the service. My shrimp was not very good The New York strip was not good lots of fat and poor quality. Theribeye steak was really good. Read more
If you are looking for good food at a reasonable price, sometimes you have to go off the beaten track. Such is the case with The... Open Flame. It has been a popular restaurant in small-town Gilbert Iowa since 1978. Don't come here looking for a fancy bar, adozen big screen TVs and cloth napkins. Come here looking for friendly service, some good food and affordable prices. You evenhave the option of cooking your steak yourself on their "open flame" grill, which is kind of fun if you're into that. Read more
Multiple rooms suit various size groups. We were seated quickly in a quiet area with nice ambiance that included a wallmount... fireplace. The service was good even while staff were tending to multiple large groups that were in house for holidaycelebrations. Food portions were generous and delicious. Read more
Everyone at the Flame is so friendly and the food is fantastic ! It's a great getaway any night of the week or join the... Wednesday night bike rides. Dining at the Flame is like going to your favorite friends house for dinner .. They love having you. Great people who care about their food and guests. It's one of Story county's best kept secrets for 43 years and counting! Read more
Great ambience and service. The restaurant is famous for its streaks which were cooked to the right point we requested. They... also offer the option of grill-your-own which we've done in the past but we decided to go with the option of having the chefgrill it for us. Read more
Best steak in Ames area! Prime grade Iowa beef! Amazing thin cut (haystack), handmade onion rings. Fresh, locally grown oyster... mushrooms. Or get the Freddy's Special - handmade potato wedges, topped with onion rings, topped with cheddar cheese sauce,yummy ????. Awesome drinks & great beer list too. Read more