Flame + Smith in Prince Edward

Me and my husband are always excited to spend our date night at this place. Food is absolutely amazing. Service is great. Will be back again.

Never disappointed.

Had a great time. Service was superb from when we walked in the door to when we left. The food was delicious. Tuna tartar was excellent, and I considered ordering it again for dessert. no hesitation in recommending again.

Food was good, very flavorful. Our one drink was good but service completely disappeared after our appetizers were served. No one checked in to see if steaks were cooked to our liking or offered any more drinks. We ate our mains with just water. I wont be recommending this place unfortunately.

Food was a home run, staff were friendly and courteous. We were quite happy with our dinner out!

Hidde and company never fails to impress. Spectacular dinner this evening as part of Countylicious. Every bite was on point and the service was exquisite.

My favourite fine dining experience in the county to date (comparisons: Drake Devonshire; Royal Hotel; Bocada; Chez Piggy; Le Jardin; Heist; the Everley). The great: Food quality Food locality Menu variety (drinks and food; appropriate for those with restrictions though I suspect vegans would have few options) Attentive staff Value (on the countylicious menu) Portion size (for a fine dining restaurant, larger than expected speaking as someone with a large appetite) Atmosphere - I could see the kitchen, there was enough space, music was a nice volume/no challenges if someone has a hearing issue The bad: Having to park in a dark parking lot or on a street where some people drive quicker than youd like (a consequence of having a restaurant in a small town) I suspect sitting at the bar near the door would be unpleasant once it gets colder How they made it special: for a 40th birthday, they customized the dessert; there was no complementary item (on a seasonal promotion prix fixe, so this seems reasonable to me)

Very average food for the price. Expected much better for the price.

Very lively. Great service. Great location. Wheelchair accessibility: Good ramp. Food : 5/5 |

Had the tomahawk steak 30 Oz, got what looked like 8oz. Tasted really really good, was not worth 150$. Maybe 70$, 80$ if Im really pushing it.

Excellent service and atmosphere. I had the best chicken of my life and the aioli was to die for. Oh, and dont forget to order some warm sourdough bread with whipped butter!!

My wife and just had dinner at Flame and Smith in Bloomfield. A superb restaurant, very creative dishes, attentive and prompt service, and great atmosphere. As pescatarians, we had Tuna tartare, salad, cod a la plancha, and a blue plum cobbler. Every dish was excellent, and we strongly recommend it.

Now three years later in October 2024 we went last night without reservation and sat at the bar. That was easy our 10th visit to Flame. We had the Chefs Tasting Dinner and it was absolutely fantastic and the service perfect. No wonder we keep coming back here. Post from three years ago: We could not wait until the patio of Flame+Smith opened. We truly enjoyed the outdoor setting, listening to the water fountains and sitting in the shade. We ordered four different dishes: Cold Zucchini Soup, Vitello Tonnato, Mediterranean Veggie Burger, Lamb Tagine and as dessert the Lemon Sorbet. What can I say? All tasted heavenly and we had matching red and white wine. And - very good service. We will come back - with friends.

High end food with relaxed ambiance. Had a Wonderful supper: desserts were the best. Food

Delicious food, friendly service and beautiful decor. Will visit again!

This is a place that worth to visit . Lovely food and fantastic service

TLDR: food is good, service is a let down. As a whole, not near as good as other restaurants in the area. We went here as we were celebrating our wedding the day before and this place came highly recommended . Made reservations 2 weeks before and mentioned in the reservation we were celebrating. When we got there and our table wasn t ready, and had to wait an extra 15 minutes. Our two course dinner took 2 hours and we skipped desert since we have left over wedding cake. We were only congratulated once we were leaving when we directly mentioned to staff we were celebrating. Compared to other restaurants, who made us feel welcome the entire time, this was a big miss.

Steak was tough and overcooked. Shared feedback with waiter.

Even better than expected! One of the best meals I ve had in a long time. We had the sort-of tasting menu, which is served family style and a mix of choices and surprises. Inventive apps and starters, followed by a truly excellent aged steak. Emphasis on flamed/grilled throughout, but to varying degrees and not overwhelming. Service very good. Certainly destination-worthy.

Food was amazing, took the chefs table/choice... And were very pleased with it. Other tables around us copied our choice... I mean make your own choices... Pfffff. Service started off a bit bad, I guess there were many tables that were seated at the same time, but once we started drinking we didnt notice any issues... Cuz, you know, booze. Great choice in spirits also and many local wines that we ended up buying the next day and the vineyards. I added pictures. Everything was good and a lovely place!

Food was amazing and the restaurant itself was gorgeous on the inside. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We were a group of 8 and did the family style chefs dinner and it was fantastic! Will definitely be coming back!

Highly recommend Flame + Smith reservations required in advance. I m so happy to have spent my 35th birthday here! I really liked the Tomahawk steak (dry-aged). We originally wanted the 36oz, but it was out, so we went for the 38oz 175 . The side dish was a roasted corn with a unique texture; the corn was tender but had a crispy layer that resembled charred kernels, which was quite delicious.

Wonderful experience. Food was amazing, and so was the service. Had a great conversation with the owner, as he personally delivered oysters to our table. Highly recommend if you are in the area. Its very much a cant miss.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, the service was perfect and the food cooked over a wood fire is worth the detour.

Even though we had a reservation we were seated next to a wall on a remote corner. We asked to be seated at maybe a more decent table. The waitress wasn t having our ridiculous (!) request. After waiting for 10 mins to be served we just left. Overrated 100%

Bustling restaurant has a great vibe and delicious food, with a laid back attitude.

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed everything about this place! The atmosphere....the food....the service was impeccable The waiter (unfortunately we didnt catch his name) was super informative, and knew everything from the menu. Excellence in customer service. He went over and beyond our expectations and the knowledge of the menu (both food and drinks) !

We went for dinner during our stay in Wellington and it was a very nice evening. Great service, great place and the food was delicious. This was a date night we really enjoyed, a must try restaurant.

Excellent resto with a lovely rustic ambience. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic [ordered the lamb with a nice bubbly red]. I would reccomend stopping by if you are visiting Prince Edward County.

Went while one vacation with family. Service was elevated while still feeling casual and welcoming. The dry aged steak was next level and truly worth visiting for. One of the best meals I have ever had.

Amazing food, probably the best in the area. Definitely make a reservation in advance to secure a table and not have to wait. Drinks were just okay and not worth the price. We came at 7pm on a Friday and the place was full. Luckily, we already had a reservation. The service was amazing, the entire staff was friendly and attentive and knowledgeable. The atmosphere was decent, not too loud, not too quiet, but it felt a tad crowded in there. It is a smallish space. We were seated behind the bar, so there was not much to see from there. We ordered sourdough bread (small), which came with 5 thick slices and whipped butter, 6 oysters, lamb kebab, pork belly and shrimp, and peach cobbler. Also ordered a g+t and beer. I wouldnt order drinks again, but I would definitely return for the food and service. *I have a more detailed review on OpenTable* Parking: Limited parking beside the restaurant. Mostly street parking available.

Dropped in for a quick bite on the way home. Hamachi, Grilled Peaches/Iberico Ham, Truffle Ricotta Squash Blossoms, & Macarpone Sphere. Absolutely fantastic! I will definitely make the trip back.

Bad customer service, the manager giving us attitude when we ask for a table. The food looked great but we couldn t try it. Weird vibes, not even a smile.

Everything was perfect!

Amazing food ! Well worth a visit. Staff are superb as well.

Food is really great but we took the seafood plater at 95$ and it was really small and this is was disappointing for us. The kids menu is 18$ for a grill cheese and fries what we found exaggerated. But all the menu looks delicious..

Excellent. Steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. Loved their unique Ceasar salad. Good wine selection. Staff were very good. Nice cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend. Went with another couple . All had a nice time and all commented for a return visit. ( Note: Vegan steak removed. They need a Vegan / vegetarian option to satisfy all . ) Vegetarian options: **vegan/veg option -Definately required.** Cauliflower Steak was removed from menu, unfortunately... Without a vegan option, half our party would not attend .

Good quality meat and seafood, I recommend it

Spectacular

The grilled meats and farm fresh veggies are a win at this spot! Flavourful and tasty.

Positive experience

One of my favourite restaurants in PEC. Consistently amazing food and service. Shoutout to our lovely server Alice. She was one of the best I ve ever had and made our dinner tonight a fantastic experience.

The food and service was really wonderful. I would love to eat here again while visiting PEC. Worth the rave reviews!

Definitely will come back! Hi class restaurant Vegetarian options: Very tasty and esthetic.

Lovely restaurant with truly delicious food! Had the burger and it was incredible, highly recommend it to others!! The service was great and the restaurant has beautiful decor. Would absolutely come back here next time I m visiting PEC!

My husband and I went for dinner tonight and it was an absolutely amazing experience! We ordered the four course meal. From start to finish we were amazed by all the different variety. We were wow d by the appetizer course. My husband loved the seasonal tomato salad and I was very impressed with the soft shell crab. The steak is like nothing I ve ever eaten before it s melt in your mouth tender with a wonderful crust of flavour! Do not skip this spot it is an absolute gem! Also best espresso martini I have ever had! Our server was so kind and was filling up our water glasses frequently and checking to see if we needed anything and how we were enjoying our meal!

Worse restore, flee, he sees treated like vanupied and takes himself for someone else ..

Evan, our server made everything perfect.

Oysters and seafood tower - amazing!

Absolutely lovely, rustic space; cozy and inviting. Great table, service and food was phenomenal

A County Gem. The food, the service.... Just go, you wont regret it.

First time at this restaurant, my wife and I had a fabulous time! The team was super friendly and knowledgeable about all the food and drinks. The food was SUPERB!!!! I was full but didnt feel blah and heavy. Thank you for a great night! Food : 5/5

Great patio, service was spot on and courteous. Food was great. Highly recommend the key lime pie!

We had the family style dinner. My God was it awesome! First course was their homemade sourdough cooked over the fire. The bread is simply amazing. Then we had a sea food platter, shrimps, oysters. There was then burrata, fennel salad with blood oranges and a charcuterie board. We also had carpaccio. Then tomahawks cooked to perfection with an amazing mashed potatoes. It also had rapid is and I think one of the best side dishes Ive ever had: Roasted onions with a white cheddar mousse. The key lime pie was simply unbelievable. I strongly recommend you stop by. The restaurant is beautiful ( I love the open kitchen!!) The staff is incredibly nice and attentive to details. Its well worth the money.

Another excellent party dinner out at Flame. First time in a group of 9, so the meal is a tasting menu community style. The food was fabulous and catered to a pescatarian dairy free gf diet beautifully, with seafood for the appetizers and sea bass for main course. The desserts were exquisite and a gorgeous surprise plate for the birthday girl! Vegetable and salad dishes were unique and delicious. Always a treat to have the sommelier there to choose a wine everyone is happy with. A special place, here in Prince Edward County! Dietary restrictions: Can accommodate veggie and dairy free

One of the best dining experiences Ive had in a while and we live in Toronto Service was incredible as was the food Food : 5/5

Excellent food and service! Book early as it s a popular spot! The coffee is delicious!

Was my favourite restaurant in PEC. No longer to case. Overpriced for the quality of food. We asked for steak to be medium rare. It came out well done. Fries. WAY over cooked and WAY too salty. Not sure what happened but I am a sad panda.

Lovely atmosphere, staff and thoughtful dishes! Vegetarian options: Had a wonderful roasted lions mane steak. Food : 5/5 |

A wonderful restaurant for a special occasion. The food was absolutely outstanding and the atmosphere was intimate and romantic. I would recommend the lamb, which was probably the best I ve ever had. The service was quite slow given that the restaurant was busy, but not an issue if you re not in a hurry.

Probably the best steak Ive ever had or at least one of the best in recent memory. Not too salty and very flavourful. They even offered to pack the bone for me which became a nice stew.

Went with a group of six for Countylicious, but we chose the Chefs Table option for the table. Wow! Food and service was fantastic!

We arrived 10 minutes early for our reservation and were asked to leave. Very unwelcoming.

Always the best!

Experience was great. The Steak and Frites was amazing the meat can just be cut from a fork! Currently that have a countylicious highly recommend you do that if it s your first time for $60. And the sourdough bread was great too highly recommended.

Came here for dinner after our elopement ceremony, two members in our party were incredibly late and the staff didn t mind. We did the multi course preplanned meal and everything was so good. I m vegetarian as is my new husband and we loved all of the food we were able to eat, a mushroom main was also provided. For a party of 9 we didn t feel rushed between courses and even after the meal. Beverages were excellent and and everybody was full by the end.

I would drive 2.5 hours here just to eat the peach cobbler dessert in August. Delicious food every time we come!

My family of 4 had the waldorf salad, sourdough bread, fries and 40 ounce tomahawk steak. The salad was just ok, but we enjoyed the bread, fries and steak. The steak was under seasoned, but was fixed with some flaky salt on the side. It was a little on the pricey side also. Ultimately we enjoyed the meal.

Last week was my second visit to this restaurant and again I was very disappointed. The atmosphere was the average with annoying loud music and only a few guests. The waitress was ok. The food was average for the price we paid. The Waldorf salad was not Waldorf salad at all. It was wrongly named. The fish had no a side dish or sauce. We didn t try desserts but given the other s experience we didn t miss a lot. Too pricey for the average food. I was reading the high rated reviews and believe that most of guests do not cook and do not eat well home. Total bill for 4 people: $650. Really ???

Super , food was delicious.

We talked about coming here many times. We had heard it was good. Finally made it and so much better than good !! The ambiance, the service, the food . Being an ex-restauranteur, you get what you pay for. Might be a little pricier than some, but worth every penny !

Amazing food! We had the lamb shank and the steak and both meals were amazing! There s also a chefs choice 4 course meal for $85 which is pretty reasonable for a restaurant of this quality Food : 5/5

First of all, the chef was immaculate. The sourdough bread was heavenly. We ordered the lamb, salad and escargot. All which you can taste the freshness of the ingredients and detailed effort of the chef. Our waitress was a pleasure. She was in-tuned, attentive and all around delight. The one star is a reflection of the host. Upon arrival, he tried to sit my partners and I at the bar claiming there was no space in the main dining room. We were clearly dressed for a nice evening out and it was obvious were visitors of the county. When I declined and asked for other options, we were ostracized to the empty dining space to the right. From my sit I watched many groups of 3, 6 and 2 get seated in the main dining room and he hung up their coats. We had to hang up our coats ourselves. He even gave me one of those tight lip fake smiles when I was walking from the bathroom. Yes we are melanated. Yes it is black history month. And Yes we felt dismissed. It upset my partner so much it almost ruined our night out. If there were other quality eating options in the area at that time of night we would have left.

The staff here are super friendly and the venison rack was one of the best cuts of meat Ive eaten in a very long time - melt-in-your-mouth tender, juicy, and flavourfully spiced, but no so heavily that you couldnt taste the meat. And thank goodness for that, because the meat was of very high quality, and a pleasure to eat. The sourdough was also fantastic, crispy and smoky on the crust, but soft and chewy on the inside. The only complaint I have was that I expected a few more vegetables to come with the dish. There was a good variety of delicious mushrooms, but only two Brussel sprouts - which was a shame because they were delicious, but I barely got a chance to enjoy them.

Experience culinary excellence at Flame + Smith Grill in Bloomfield, where sustainability meets the exciting art of woodfire cooking in perfect harmony. This restaurant not only delivers incredible dishes but also embraces and supports the local community, making it a standout gem in Bloomfield. Point blank, Flame + Smith is nothing short of amazing. The staff is exceptional, the restaurant itself is fantastic, and the cunning Sommelier adds an extra layer of sophistication to your dining experience. For an unforgettable culinary journey, opt for the 4-course family-style chefs menu a decision that it requires full table participation. Revel in a mix of the finest dishes, including Artisan Sourdough, Charcuterie, Terrine de Campagne, Hokkaido sea scallop crudo, Braised beef shank papusa, Blue squash salad, French Fries, and Striploin. To elevate the experience, the dishes are expertly paired with Fattoria di Sammontana Chianti DOCG Fiasco 1L 2021, enhancing the flavors and creating a symphony for your taste buds. Conclude the adventure on a sweet note with a delectable cheesecake. Flame + Smith Grill is not just a restaurant; its a celebration of exquisite flavors, community, and sustainability, leaving you with an unparalleled dining

Absolutely delicious. The venison was perfectly cooked and the sides that came with it were inventive and tasty. The pink peppercorn pavlova was mind blowing. I was sad to finish eating. Highly recommendable experience.

A memorable and faultless dining experience. We took our teenage son for his birthday dinner and enjoyed everything. Options to please vegetarians which was appreciated. Cocktails flavourful and generous.

We ve been to Flame + Smith twice now and had a wonderful time on both occasions. Fantastic food and excellent atmosphere and service. Highly recommend it.

Amazing food. Best in the county!

My husband and I had dinner at Flame and Smith for the first time with, Ryan as our server. He graced us with a fantastic five star experience. His recommendations were phenomenal, he gave us space, and was extremely kind. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the staff was fantastic from the hostess to the kitchen. We will be returning with friends and family!

Absolutely amazing experience . Our best dining experience to date . My husband and I each got the $85 plan where the kitchen brings you apps, snacks, mains and a dessert . Our waitress was perfect. Thanks so much!

A Countylicious prix fixe menu was the impetus to visit Flame + Smith for the first time. Each course was delicious although quickly served which impacted our ability to savour every bite. Well definitely be back for a special occasion meal.

Steak could be more tender .

Flame and Smith is literally my favourite restaurant! The ambiance is cozy, rustic and just perfect, and the wood-fired cooking is truly exceptional. The dishes are works of art, both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. The service is also top-notch. Overall, a truly memorable dining experience. Highly recommend!

We really liked the vibe here. It s very nice but still casual enough. The staff are super kind and not even a tiny bit of pretentiousness. Our food was a little slow to come out, but we honestly weren t bothered because we were enjoying our drinks and could clearly see there was a few very large parties seated near us. Our server was so apologetic and very kindly offered us a free dessert for the wait! We were shocked, so kind! Then when they brought out our mains our sever also came with a side of greens that the chef insisted to add because of the wait. Again, so kind and absolutely not necessary but very enjoyed! I got the steak and frites and wow it was so good. My friend had the artic char and I had a bite and it was amazing. Next time I visit i want to order the artic char. There was also a fire out on the patio that you were welcome to sit around. Love it here and can t wait until our next visit to the county so we can return.

A must-try chefs menu in Ontario! Fresh ingredients and flavours executed with excellence. Recommend their in-house dry aged beef plates. Experienced staff provide a relaxing night out.

For the price, drive to Toronto and get something better. It was pretty bad for the price.

We absolutely loved our dinner here tonight. The staff was very attentive to our party of 8, and the food was outstanding. Currently waiting for my banoffee pie, which I m sure will be absolutely delightful. 5/5

Awesome, and definitely one of the best, restaurants in the county! Amazing menu and great wine as well. GO there. EAT there. LOVE IT THERE!

Looking for a dog friendly patio farm to table restaurant with amazing service and phenomenal food? Look no further!! Blown away by the flavor in every single dish. We tried many things on the menu but the major stand outs were the cauliflower flatbread, the short rib and the banana dessert. If I had to sell my soul to eat that dessert again I would. Its that good. Fantastic service staff here, she had us laughing, feeling relaxed and paid great attention to our furry friend as well. A must see!

A leisurely delicious dinner! We were early for our reservation but our table was ready. We decided to have drinks and sit outside in the sun on the patio with appetizers first. We enjoyed in the rhubarb cocktail and oysters. Our server Tess was very attentive, polite and went above and beyond to make our experience comfortable. The food and drinks had unique, delicious and distinct flavours and the portion sizes were ample. Our group had the rack of lamb, sea bass and steak frites with a side of asparagus and a specialty coffee for dessert. A definite must on our annual visit to PEC.

Really wanted to like this place but contrary to many reviews, both food and service were lacking. We ordered a shareable plate and were not given enough pita slices to finish any of the spreads or cheeses on our plate. When we asked for more, we were begrudgingly given less than the first serving- cut into tiny pieces that were barely useable. After that our second course took over an hour - which we were OK with. The kitchen was busy but our server ignored us and never explained the delay. Requests for more drinks went unanswered and we were left wondering if our order was even processed. It did arrive though, after we asked about it, and for the most part the food was very good. The fries for the steak frites though, were way too salty. I d like to think we caught this place on a bad night - they were super busy and the kitchen looked understaffed. But for the prices charged we felt we did not get value for money. Our server did not deliver that experience.

Amazing restaurant. Excellent food and service.

We brought our dear friends to this wonderful restaurant, service was spectacular, the food was to die for, and we had a celebration for our anniversaries together as best friends!!!!

Absolutely fantastic! Cocktail to dessert! Oysters Yay! Burger very good. Liver mousse no words, my happy place! Lamb beautiful. Dessert delicious! Staff wonderful, kitchen all the stars!

Enjoyed dinner with my extended family and there was something for everyone. The Kids had plenty to choose from and their dessert was an awesome sundae (oldest kid could barely walk after dinner, LOL). Some of us adults spit a huge dry aged steak with all the sides (expensive but woth every cent) and others had dishes that met dietary restrictions. Waldorf salad was creative and delicious. Great drinks and desserts. Cant remember having better french fries anywhere.

Delicious food and awesome service. Ahi tuna tartare and Waldorf salad were delicious. My friends enjoyed the east coast oysters. I didn t love the carpaccio but it might of been too much anchovies for me. Food

Lives up to the hype. Really impressed with their seafood. We tried their oysters, (lucky limes) shrimp and the tuna, and everything was great. To be honest, I would have been happy just having their frites, they are so good.

Very warm welcome and excellent. Little choice of wine by the glass which is also too expensive compared to the quality. Noisy.

One word Delicious

We split a tomahawk steak... both of us agreed that it was the best flavor in a steak that weve ever tasted. Smokey, bbq, just enough salt, tender, ...perfect.

Phenomenal food, quick polite service, and amazing ambiance! We spoke to the owner and told her to keep it up! If we are ever back in the area, we will certainly return!! Parking: Narrow parking lot along side the building but street parking available Kid-friendliness: High chairs available but the vibe does not suit kids in my opinion

What a great meal. Service was outstanding. Fantastic wine list. Oysters properly shucked, which sadly is rare. Highly recommend the strawberry tart- one of the best desserts I ve had in a long time.

We couldn t find an open restaurant in Wellington so as we were driving towards picton, this restaurant just so happened to be on the way and looked stunning. We immediately did a u turn and went in. I could not recommend this place more. It was absolutely fantastic. Each food complimented each other and the wine list was expansive. The service was absolutely fantastic as well. We got the Steak frites- some of the best steak I ve had. The sides were so tasty. As for the dessert, my goodness the cheesecake was great but the white chocolate and strawberry tarts with a strawberry chamomile cream on top?? Out of this world. If you re in the area I HIGHLY suggest stopping by. The price was very similar to restaurants in Toronto but I can see that it would probably be on the pricier side for some people.

We are local and finally decided to give it a try. We wanted to like Flame and Smith but with a bill of $300 for two (bottle of wine included) I was underwhelmed. Love the reno, and enjoy watching the kitchen. The atmosphere is nice. My husband had the skirt steak which was really chewy. It came with fries that were just okay. I had lamb chops which were undercooked. I was not asked how I like them done (medium rare), and the veggies were meh. The dessert was overcooked. What really bothered me was the way the wait staff was dressed (or not dressed). Work out pants; sloppy jeans; overalls.. I get what they are trying to achieve; kind of down home kitchen party vibe - but it didnt work for us.

Loved the steak and appys here Great place in pec to chill eat drink Great vibes and cozy

Great food and service, and I especially appreciated all the gluten free substitutions, they were very accommodating!

A must stop everytime I come to county! Never disappoints!

Great service and delectable food! The staff was very friendly and accommodating of our party that included two young kids.

A birthday celebration soured. Most memorable part of the entire experience was the Prosciutto & Burrata appetizer. Outside of that, our experience was very underwhelming. I reserved a month in advance and requested a specific table. When we got there for opening and waiting for the line-up queue to process, another pair had our table. Nothing could be done. App was delicious as mentioned. For the mains, after raving to my cousin about the amazing Cheeseburger, we both opted for that and even our server told her it is like a Steak Tartare and comes medium. Yes, perfect, thats the way we both love it! Well let me tell you, it came out and was well done. When our server came by, we showed her both middles and she was surprised and said she would tell the kitchen. No offer of anything. Honestly we should have sent both right back, but by that point, we just wanted to end the experience there and leave. My dearest birthday cousin didnt even finish her meal. This is not the Flame & Smith Ive known to come and love many times over. Very disappointed.

We are very disappointed with our experience, especially since we were really looking forward to trying this restaurant. First of all, our waitress was pretty much careless. In a restaurant like this, you expect to be served by someone passionate, who knows her products and wants to provide a memorable experience for the customers. She was very hurried (even though the place was not full), she gave us zero information about the menu and barely answered our questions. Moreover, the waitress recommended that we have our steak cooked medium-rare. Unfortunately, the supposedly medium-rare steak was tough and chewy, not medium rare at all. I wish the steak were not overcooked, to showcase the meat better. I feel like I wasted my order. When I informed the waitress that I found my meat overcooked and politely expressed my disappointment, she showed no concern at all. Another letdown: we specifically mentioned that we wanted to get wine with our main course. But the courses were served before we had the chance to finish our cocktails and the bottle of wine was served mid-dish, warm. Its a shame. For a $500 table for 4 people, I would have expected much more attentive service, a more memorable experience, and above all, perfectly cooked meat in a restaurant known for its meat specialty. What a pity!

A great restaurant, I ve been here for the steak frites many times. It is the B best thing in the menu. The servers are polite but could be a bit more attentive throughout the course of the meal.

Fabulous dinner at Flame + Smith! The beets with chèvre was divine and the sea bass amazing. Service was top notch and so friendly. When we ordered dessert they were out of lemon meringue, which I was looking forward to. Our server, Mikaela, spoke to the chef and was able to have one made for us. So grateful!! Beautiful presentation and delicious lemon curd. Thank you Mikaela for making it a perfect evening!! Highly recommend Flame + Smith. We will be back!!!

Our party of 6 was seated at a great table near the open concept kitchen. Service was excellent. Food and beverages were brought out at the right time. We enjoyed sharing the fries and beets sides. A few of us had the fish and it got good reviews, but if you do not enjoy whole fish and getting some bones, I d pick another item. I had a selection of the raw oysters. They were delicious - clean and fresh with excellent accoutrements. I followed this with the tuna app as a main and it too was clean and fresh. One of our party tried the burrata plate and said it was excellent while another had the lamb chops and they too were well prepared. The open fire and sustainable, local focus definitely shows with high quality ingredients. The bottle wine list is extensive with a limited by the glass selection. There are craft cocktails as well which were met with approval. The checks were split as we requested and the overall pace of the service was quick. Our food arrived shortly after the drinks. The front of house staff were nice (and efficient) but not too friendly. They did their job without engaging at all. I did receive a slightly snippy response from one server when I received my tuna and reminded them I d ordered oysters as well. Wasn t the type of interaction I expected but the oysters arrived shortly after. Our table shared a lemon meringue and a cheesecake. Fine. The interior space is modern and stark, but lovely; and there is also a patio. Noise level was acceptable but def not quiet. Overall a good experience.

Amazing pet-friendly restaurant in a quiet town. The service was exceptional and welcoming. The food quality surpassed our expectations. Highly recommend visiting this place, especially if youre exploring Sandbanks. Additionally, observing the fireflies during dinner was a fantastic experience.

We had supper there last year and had a wonderful experience. This year, some things were still excellent -- the service and the ambience (lovely patio with umbrellas, and surprisingly little noise from passing cars), but the food was just ok. The mains menu was quite small. I had the lamb with mushrooms and pea/mint sauce. Nicely cooked chops, on the fatty side but the flavours were understated, with no vegetables on the side to speak of. Similarly, my partners sea bass was rather plain, and somewhat charred. She enjoyed the salad with its smokey roasted grapes. This time, the cocktails were good but not great. Just under $200 after tip. Vegetarian options: Cauliflower steak

40 oz Tomahawk steak done to perfection. Shared between 2 men plus salad and French fries. They ate it all !! Photo only shows a cleaned off bone ! Women vegetarians so we had the soup, roasted beet salad and flat bread pizza. All delicious. Excellent selection of wines. Beautiful desserts. Service great. Will return. Vegetarian options: Yes they offer. Loved roasted beet Salad. Dietary restrictions: Can ask for no tomatoes.

Amazing food. Both beautiful and tasty.

Second visit to this place, excellent food, but this time one and out in less than 45 minutes, really didnt appreciate the rush Especially for a bill of $375

A gem!! Food was amazing and the staff was friendly. Kitchen is open and has a huge wood fired grill open to the restaurant.. Amazing to watch as the chef works.

Extremely friendly restaurant! Impeccable service! They always promptly address customers requests! Highly recommend Food

Holy cow!! What amazing food! We had steak fries, house salad, fish and pizza. Out of this world!! Most of the food was done on direct flames.

Great food here if you can get a table. Weve been here five times, but only able to get a table twice. After this last time, however, we are unlikely to return. We made a reservation online for 4:30 PM and put a comment that we had a pet with us. Shortly thereafter, we received a message that pets are only allowed on the patio, of which is first come first serve basis, no reservations. Understandable. On the day of, we received a text message at or about 5:30 PM saying that our table was ready. We arrived at or about 6:00 PM. Upon arriving we were rudely told by the hostess that we were two hours late for our reservation. We explained that we had a pet and the reservation would have been void in any case. We asked how long a table at the patio would be, we were told, there would be a significant wait time, even though there was a table for two available on the patio. We waited for about 15 minutes with no other customers waiting, and I again inquired about the wait-time. The hostess told me about an hour and a half. As there was an apparent available table at the patio for at least 15 minutes, and you cannot reserve a table at the patio - why was it necessary to have us wait an hour and a half?? It appears maybe to serve as a punishment for being two hours late for a nullified reservation.

First-time customers. We were a group of seven (six adults, one child). The food was outstanding! I had a dry-aged strip loin steak that was seared perfectly over a wood-burning stove. I tried my wife s rack of lamb and it was juicy and tender beyond belief! Everyone tried a different dessert, and the peach cobbler, strawberry tart, and basque cheesecake stood out as exceptional and I say this not only as a customer, but also as a dessert chef myself: game recognizes game! The front-end staff was patient and knowledgeable, and the cooking staff were very talented. If come back every time I m in Prince Edward county.

Would go back. Great ambience, and we had a great time. We had the dry aged amongst the 3 of us. It was delicious.

Definitely THE destination for top quality cuisine and service! Its not cheap but its so worth it. We are foodies with well-trained palates and WoW! WOW! I had the lamb, and my husband the beef. The cooking and accompaniments were perfect! The burrata and tuna starters were also fabulous. Don t forget the wine! Ask for advice on wine pairing with the best in the region.

Great restaurant!!! Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent service!!! Vegetarian options: Plenty, salads and side dishes were excellent Food : 5/5 |

Chef s menu was very good. Very casual dress attire for staff and patrons Wine list is pricey On site Parking is tight Made online/phone reservations a few weeks prior for 7:00. Only 8:00pm seating. Arrived early, before 7:00 and asked if any chance for an early seating. Sure, give me 5 mins Noticed a sign out front, walkins welcome. Restaurant didn t appear full, not sure why the original reservation couldn t have been made for 7:00 Parking: Tight squeeze if trying to park behind restaurant, easier to find street parking

Wonderful experience! As a group of 7 we were offered a prix fix chef s menu, but decided that due to dietary restrictions we would do a la carte. After delicious and creative appetizers, four of us shared their dry aged tomahawk steak, which was cooked perfectly - so tasty. Our server was wonderful, very attentive and helpful suggesting options for our friend with allergies. The atmosphere of this restaurant was lovely including a gorgeous open kitchen. Definitely would recommend for anyone looking for a creative high end dining experience.

What a wonderful experience. The servers worked like a well oiled team to welcome and look after us. The menu was tempting, with local products as the mainstay. The attention to detail was pretty special. We had escargot, and an exquisite lardo and Ontario peach plate as appetizers. We shared steak frites with a luxe aioli for the fries and herbed butter on the perfectly grilled medium rare striploin steak. Accompanied by a side so grilled beets. See my picture. Desserts we tried were Ontario blue plum tarte and a scorched cheesecake with a tangy wild blueberry coulis. You have to eat here if you go to PEC! Kid-friendliness: There was a kids menu and there were several tables where children accompanied family. Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp for wheelchairs

Fantastic!!! Atmosphere, staff and food!!!!

Tomahawk, 40 oz. Dryed aged so dam good very first time here Hands down on the service.

We are foodies and we had high expectations for the Flame+Smith. Weve been dying to try this restaurant for 2 years! The food was impeccable, delicious and the atmosphere pleasant. On the other hand, the service left us perplexed for a restaurant of this quality; which was very disappointing and a shame! Our waitress outright reprimanded the staff from our table (discomfort), forgetting a glass of wine and when she brought it, no explanation for it. She picked up our glasses without finishing, we almost felt like we were being pushed towards the exit when she brought the bill, throwing it on the table without a word! We will return to PEC without hesitation, but we will not return to Flame+Smith! There are too many other excellent quality restaurants with better, warm and courteous service.

Perfect spot for dinner in the county! We came here for dinner while on a bachelorette in pec. The space was warm, inviting, and laid back. The food was cooked to perfection, especially the dry-aged steak we shared amongst the table. The service was friendly and very helpful when we were trying to pick wine to go with our food. Will definitely be back here next time I m in in the county!

The food was exceptional! Mind you, it was on the pricey side but worth it in my opinion. I had the grilled whole seabass. The aromatic herbs use on the fish made it exceptionally fresh. The fish was grilled to perfection with super crispy skin. I also loved the black olive emulsion. My partner ordered the lamb racks and that was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. Portion was a little small, but delicious. We finished off with the a blueberry plum tart (?) and that was also very satisfying. Will definitely come back.

Food was pretty decent, service was less than great but it was satisfactory. Wouldn t go audio but I d try it once if you re curious. Bit on the expensive side for sure.

This past week was the third time that we went to Flame & Smith for our Anniversary (as well as many other visits). Unfortunately, the event was so poor, I apologized to my wife for taking her there. My wife ordered the 12 ounce steak but asked if she could have something other than fries with the meal. She was told no problem, and a salad agreed to. When they brought her meal, there was no salad, just fries. They said they d bring the salad. I politely waited to eat until the salad arrived as my wife had just a slab of meat on her plate, nothing else. After about five minutes, with our meal cooling, the salad arrived, which was essentially mixed greens in a bowl (very uninspired). After our meal our bill was promptly brought to us with the payment machine, no offer for dessert or coffees. Kinda felt like hey it s time for you two to go - it was about 6 pm. We never made a complaint, as that s not like us, but truly a poorly delivered service.

Excellent food and service

We were very excited to come to Flame + Smith however we were slightly let down. When we arrived for our reservation (1930) we were told they were running behind and we had to wait for a table, we were understanding however we made the reservation 3 weeks in advance. When we were sat closer to 2000 we asked about the chefs menu (what we really came for!) and were told it would take 2 hours. With the timing it was unfortunately too late for some of our party. Our food arrived promptly and was delicious. However nearing the end of their dish one of our guests found something in his food. The server swept away the dish and a few moments later what we can only assume was the manager came over. He was very off putting with his approach to the issue and made us a bit uncomfortable. We continued our night and still ordered dessert. In the end we received two apologies from the server, and none from the manager. There were no efforts made to reconcile the problem. I have been in the service industry for many years and was very taken aback with the way the situation was handled. Over all, Flame + Smith was a nice experience otherwise.

From start to finish - brilliant. Friendly and caring staff, amazing food prepared with care and unbelievably understood. Each dish served hot, crisp and purposely constructed. Well done. Bravo! Keep it up! See you again. Her smiles says it all.

Went to a birthday event hosted here. The food, the service, the ambiance were all superb! If you are ever in the Bloomfield area this is the place to dine!

Had the $150 aged steak. Decent but wish we knew how to appreciate it better. Food was good. Service was excellent.

The flavours of their dishes are fantastic! Definitely can t go wrong with good food at this place, would just like to have seen larger portions, that s all.

My wife and I, and our newborn baby, had dinner at Flame and Smith tonight and it was amazing! We started the fresh sourdough made-in-house that was easily the best we ve ever tried (I asked if we could buy a couple loaves)!! Then we had the snack board charcuterie platter, which was also well done and came with house made sauces, though I will comment that it seemed rather on cheese with only two small thin slices on the board. For mains, we shared the ricotta gnocchi which we both loved and also shared a steak frites. By the end we were both stuffed and were impressed that every dish we ordered was great, with the gnocchi, sourdough and french fries being the highlights. Service was impeccable and very accommodating for my allergies. Five stars!! Thank you Flame + Smith

We had dinner here twice while in PEC on vacation. The first time was to try the oysters; the second time was because we totally enjoyed our first visit! Each time we sat at the bar and enjoyed engaging with the staff. Oysters were fresh and delicious! The sea bass, cod and cheeseburger were tasty and well-prepared. Theres a fully stocked bar and a knowledgeable bar tender. The wine list allowed us to sample local wines. We count this as one of our best finds in the County.

So good, big portions, and great service!

Amazing experience tonight at this hidden gem. I cant believe Ive been so close to this restaurant and this was my first time. Great food, drinks, service and ambiance.

Incredible experience. Every dish was exceptional. The team there treated us like family.

Absolutely amazing food and service. Perfect portions, friendly staff and absolutely delicious. Beautiful place, a little loud but not surprising cause it was packed. Make a reservation.

The food, atmosphere everything was incredible!

We have been anxious to try this place for some time time now. Finally got there last night and had a dinner that we wont soon forget. The place has a very cool vibe, packed on a Thursday night with a very agile staff committed to making our dining experience the best. They were able to find a 25 Oz Tomahawk sharing steak which was perfectly prepared at medium rare, with sides of fries and Waldorf salad. The Ribeye was served family style off the bone in a hot pan for a striking visual presentation. Unmistakably dry aged for thirty-five days, our steak was at the absolute top of the flavour chart! The Waldorf, with warmed endive, grapes, and pecans, along with crispy fries, were a perfect accompaniment to a most enjoyable dinner. A sweet finish as we wrapped the evening up with an excellent blueberry cheesecake. This dinner works particularly well when paired with an overnight stay at Huff Estates, a 10 minute drive, and a day in Prince Edward County. We highly recommend Flame + Smith as a place for amazing food in a vibrant space.

Food was amazing! Got 2 desserts because i couldnt decide and they were both amazing also

Small, interesting menu....wanting more of everything we tasted. Extensive wine list. Plus cocktails, local beer and tasty non-alcoholic options. Will be back.

My wife and I celebrated our 6 year wedding anniversary and we decided to go to Flame & Smith for dinner. Best idea ever. Food was absolutely fantastic. The venison rack was like butter and arguably the best thing Ive ever eaten. Would highly suggest this restaurant to anyone and everyone. We dont live in the area but well definitely venture back out this way in the future. 10/10

this is the kind of place I would travel to to eat there! Loved our experience there; the menu is very unique with many exciting and original dishes. I true eating adventure! service was fantastic, decor, vibe and atmosphere were superb, and prices were fair. Would certainly return here to try additional items off the menu. Highly recommended - a true 5 star!

Delicious food, amazing service The sour dough bread is delicious!! Our steaks were cooked to perfection . Thank you for a wonderful evening, we will be back. Highly recommend.

Had the best steak of my life, delicious sides, really friendly service. Then when we were wrapping up we saw another table was served a beautiful burger. Thought about that burger the whole next day and came back to get it. Worth it. 10/10.

Excellent matured prime rib. Very good service Thank you, I highly recommend

Best food , room and service hands down in PEC. Steak is perfect every time and the fish is also always cooked to perfection. Not talked about enough is the value on the burger! Go eat this burger, just sit st the bar and it will be your go to. 26 dollars and its a melt in your mouth, gourmet ... juicy ... full sized tender burger. Fresh made bun, in house made aioli and fries were cooked in duck fat. Not a paper thin smash burger and not a tough puck of meat. This is fall apart deliciousness. You eat in a beautiful atmosphere, fire going, with lovely warm staff and quality food. Doesnt have to be an expensive night.

If I could give them a 10 star I would. This is one of our favourite places near home to dine . The staff is fabulous . The food is incredible. The atmosphere is lively and positive. I could go on and on. Thank you guys!

Great food and atmosphere

Emily the waitress was fabulous! She was knowledgeable, friendly, personable. Knew exactly what we needed All the staff were A plus Will go again when we are in the area. Thank you Emily for such an enjoyable evening

Service was great as you would expect from a restaurant in this price range. I am a big fan of steaks cooked over fire wood and have high anticipation with the dry aged steak going in. Unfortunately it was a letdown as the steak turns out to be a bit dry to taste. Don t get me wrong, the steak isn t over cooked. It is still cooked to almost perfect medium rare. My guess is it didn t taste that great either because it was left over the indirect heat for too long and have developed a thick and dry outer crust or too much pellicle was left on the steak after dry age. The seasoned butter added on the steak was a bit too overpowering for my preference as I like to taste more of the natural fragrance of the beef after dry aging. Overall quite disappointing.

Food, cocktails and service were all top notch. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the atmosphere and watching the oysters being shucked.

I emailed on October 3rd to book a reservation for my wedding party of 15-20 people. I got no response so I called and left several messages and also called again 3 times today and no response. You can t make an online reservation on open table for more than 4 people and directs you to call them, which I did several times. When we showed up tonight he laughed in our face and told us good luck going somewhere else. To think I would actually drive 3 hours from Barrie to dine here makes me disgusted. I will NEVER reccommend this place to anyone ever again nor will I EVER eat here again- pathetic service. I am now responding to the owner- I did call multiple times leading up until October 16th. I would also like to point out 5 of us arrived first and we did say we needed 15- he said he could fit 5. I m not entirely sure where your staff wished us well? He laughed in our face which is why we said we would go elsewhere. The pathetic service you guys have is embarrassing. You guys have really gone down hill from when we first ate here in 2019. I also don t believe you even listen to voicemails as you don t even check a junk mail nor do you answer a phone- which we called MULTIPLE times. I think you and your staff are missing the whole point and clearly can t see through your snotty attitude and think you guys are the best place to eat.

Another fantastic meal at Flame + Smith

This place is a joy to be in. The service team seemed to be able to read minds. The food was delicious. I would love to return for the chefs tasting menu.

Good food and atmosphere. Pleasant staff.

great food and wonderful service. I have been here two times and both times the food was delicious

Had a wonderful dinner here while visiting PEC. It was our first time visiting this restaurant and everything was delicious. The atmosphere is giving rustic chic. The food was so good I didnt even think about taking pictures, we both dove right in. I had the rack of lamb and my bf had the steak & frits. It was so freaking good. I cant wait to go back. Great service as well.

Great experience and food was delicious! Parking: Located on the street Food : 5/5 |

Had the steak frites. I asked for med rare, received rare, and the steak was chewy. The frites were way too salty. Very disappointed in food for the price I paid.

A one-time visit has turned into an annual must-do culinary event. Nestled in Prince Edward County, Flame + Smith provides a visceral experience of sights, sounds, and aromatic woodfire smell. Experience the open kitchen while chefs, artisanal bakers, and oyster chunkers display their specialized skills in full view. For the whole experience, select the chef menu, where the Flame + Smith team crafts a four-course meal, including apps, snacks, main, and desserts.

Best steak that I have ever eaten. Cozy atmosphere. Patio was great with warm firepit. Highly recommend.

My wife and I love coming to flame + smith, though it was only our second time since our honeymoon and maybe just maybe we were experiencing the law of diminishing returns. Our first visit when we had our honeymoon during the lockdowns, we were greeted by friendly staff, knowledgeable and very service oriented. I think the second time round, we just got the service oriented part, it was really busy. The ticket times were way longer than average, I heard 15-20 mins is the average, our main dishes took like 45 mins after the appetizer. Its really hard to choose between 4 or 5 stars because the 2nd time round it just wasnt a great experience. The food was still very good, I got the special which was the 20oz tomahawk which I was a little surprised for a dry aged steak that didnt have a lot of seasoning. It was quite bland, the combination butter was excellent but even then you should have a well seasoned steak. My wife got the cheeseburger, which she felt was a little lackluster. Nothing to holler about unfortunately. The mushroom salad was very tasty, still a favourite among salads, but the first time we had it, I am not sure where they sourced the mushrooms that time, but that was amazing! We got dessert for once, if anyone knows PEC, everything closes fairly early. First time having legit basque cheesecake and it was yummy. I am not a huge cheesecake person, but the smoky and the light not too rich texture was excellent. We were a little disappointed the second time round, but it was a very busy night, and overall we still enjoyed the food. We will come back from time to time when we can.

This was my 2nd time to this restaurant as my 1st experience was great but one year later things have certainly changed there. We ordered the burrata appetizer that was semi ok, to be shared with 2 people but 3 very small pieces of bread were brought with this very large piece of cheese?? Then we ordered a Cesar salad which was 3 tiny wedges sprinkled with cheese and 1 piece of bacon cut up into 3 pieces on top for 19$. The wine list is mostly international wines, you would think being in PEC that your business would support local wineries and help one another but that is not the case. The steak and frites were very good, our waitress was good. Everything was great until either the manager or owner ( older gentleman) basically asked us to leave as he needed our table?? There were no people standing waiting for table when we left?? After spending a few hundred dollars plus for dinner and then being asked to leave left a very bad taste. This is officially the last time I will be there. Sorry Flame and Smith but asking me to leave after spending hundreds of dollars I ll take my business elsewhere.

First time visiting Flame+Smith for Countylicious 2022, and had a stellar prix fixe meal. Started with the most heavenly sourdough bread, made in-house, served with a generous side of whipped butter. Our appetizers were a delicious and savoury little gem Caesar salad and the sea scallop crudo, both were beautifully presented. We chose the Icelandic cod and a wood-fired mushroom tart for our mains. Delicious and unusual flavours in both mains, with the mushroom tart especially impressive with its soft flaky pastry and deeply savoury mushroom and squash filling. We ended with a lovely and refreshing berry pana cotta. Wine list is excellent and service is warm and friendly. A great experience. We will definitely be back!

Great food and wine! Loved the atmosphere!

Delicious food and wonderful staff in an amazing space!