Flame - Vail

The restaurant is extremely overpriced for very small portions.

We were hoping for a memorable steak dinner. While the ambiance was pleasant and our waiter provided excellent service, the menu had limited choices, and the porterhouse we ordered was overcooked. Given the high price, we felt a salad and dessert should have been included. Overall, the meal was decent but not worth the cost.

I absolutely loved the relaxed and open atmosphere of the restaurant. It foreshadowed the attention to detail that would be put into our meal. We started with the Salmorejo Burrata and Portuguese Bacalao Potato Cakes from the Tasting Plates menu. The potato cakes, which were actually balls, were bursting with flavor. Surprisingly, the Salmorejo Burrata paired perfectly with the Colorado Trout, the restaurant's signature dish. Our side of Sauteed Broccolini was cooked to perfection. The Caesar Salad was a unique twist, with a sardine on top of the lettuce bedded on hollandaise sauce with plum tomatoes and croutons - and it actually worked! To top it off, the Spiced Chocolate Ice Cream dessert was a delightful end to our meal.

The Flame lives up to its promise of providing a delightful dining experience. Its welcoming atmosphere, excellent service, and creative yet comforting dishes make it a restaurant that you won't forget. I strongly suggest giving it a chance, whether you live nearby or are just visiting Vail.

Great dinner, service and super cool ice cream experience for our son! We’ll be going back for sure.