My husband and I visited the Flame during our travel this past weekend. The food was excellent and the wait staff was pleasant and very attentive. It was near closing, but the food was still hot and flavorful!! We had the added treat of the owner coming out to greet us and to make sure we were pleased! Thanks Chef... more

As we all know, places that have been around for a long time go through their ups and downs. This can either make or break a restaurant especially in this economy. However, the Flame has improved drastically and they are on top again! They moved their restaurant into their banquet facility next door to the original building and it is... more

We live in New Bern and have dined at the Flame often over the past years. I can see how some reviewers may had been dissapointed in the past but am happy to report that the Flame is once again a great place for an excellent meal! Chef Smoke-who's also the owner has brought in new management, spruced up the... more

It's a shame for an old standard to be reduced to this. more

While I've had plenty of meals catered by the Flame at charity functions, I had not actually eaten at the restaurant in a couple of years. I was never too impressed with their catering, but figured it was due to the food prepared ahead of time and in mass quantities. I recently ate dinner at the Flame and was not... more

Nice atmosphere and good food! more

My wife and I frequently eat at the Flame, it serves great food at a reasonable price. Atmosphere is nice, not a place for kids or cell phones, it has a nice bar and a very attententive staff. Probably the best place in New Bern to get a steak and, according to my wife, the seafood expert, their ocean fair... more

We had arrived in New Bern late evening and were tired and hungry. In looking through a guide, we had originally selected a seafood place but didn't like the looks of it upon arriving. We were sitting in the parking lot and saw The Flame Restaurant. We decided to give it a try. What a wonderful, random choice! The restaurant... more