Had dinner here tonight with the family. Nice place, good service and very good, fresh, local food. Highly recommended and nice ambiance. read more

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Oh. my. The food. The dining experience. The interior ambiance. It's been a long time since I've been THIS impressed by a restaurant and literally ALL the dishes we ordered. If there is one restaurant to splurge at in PEC, I would highly recommend you pick Flame + Smith! I have to first compliment our server, he was exceptionally pleasant! Attentive with our waters, brought sharing plates for everything we shared, cleared the table/plates/utensils after each dish, and was so knowledgeable with the local ingredients! Every dish was plated BEAUTIFULLY and garnished with their garden edible flowers. I kid you not, all of them were 5/5 knock my tastebuds off. -Chilled zucchini soup (surprisingly refreshing and creamy) -Local Burrata & heirloom tomatoes (loved the bits of salt in the focaccia that brought out the sweet tomatoes, nutty pistachio butter, creamy cheese and tart berries) -Thai Soft Shelled crab (so crispy on the outside but sweet crabby meat on the inside, compliments the green papaya salad underneath) - Lamb rack (overall yummy, but wish the cut of meat wasn't as fatty as it was) -Charred radicchio with hazelnuts (nice side to add to our main course) -Strawberry tart (showstopper and grand finale of our meal, the thicker crust carries the white chocolate lava and strawberry foam cloud on top) Ugh, I still daydream about eating here. Keep it up Flame+Smith! read more

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The service at Flame and Smith is impeccable. I wish I got to enjoy a meal at the restaurant but I accidentally made reservations for the wrong day. They informed me the patio isn't open late at night due to the bugs so the host allowed me to do take out which they don't usually do. I ordered the snack tray, just something small for dinner and the Strawberry tart. Both were delicious. The strawberry tarts was so yummy. The crust was the best part. This place is beautiful, inside and out. I will have to visit another time and try the food and enjoy the setting. I cannot thank the host enough for allowing me to do take out. It is difficult when travelling with a dog sometimes so I really appreciate the accommodation they made. read more

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Flame + Smith served up a phenomenal tasting menu for our party. We ordered the tasting menu and all the courses were fantastic. The steak in particular was cooked sous vide and finished on the grill, so it's got a perfect medium rare throughout with a nice charred crust. With a great chef's table giving a direct view of the magic, fantastic flavours, generous portions, and impeccable service, Flame + Smith became the highlight of our trip to PEC. It's a must visit restaurant for anyone looking for some fantastic steaks. read more

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First time coming to Prince Edward county ! I was very pleased with the overall experience of the service. Everyone was genuine, nice and welcoming. All smiles here! I found this place on google, and oh did it surprise me. I expected the food to be average since it's pretty out there from the city life. However, honestly it could be just as good or even better comparably to certain quality in the GTA! I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the escargot, it was yummy! Super tasty and comes with some slices of baguette. The service was great very friendly people, and they also had a few recommendations for spots to visit. ++ nice decor and atmosphere ;) read more

Flame + Smith - Escargot ;) - Canadian (New) Near Me - Prince Edward, Ontario

Flame + Smith is an unparalleled masterpiece. Owners Sarah & Chef Hidde Zomers make this place more special than you can imagine. I'm not a fan of oysters by the cascumpecs are amazeballs. Seriously amazeballs. And who doesn't love dry aged beef? Topped with masterful cocktails, there is literally nothing to dislike about this place, including the ambiance of a former forge, hence the name. If you're in or passing through PEC, Flame+Smith is a must. read more

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Have to say one of the best steak frits I have had the iron skillet to kept the fries hot and delish Steak was tender and the sauce accompanied it just right. The tomato barata appetizer was also delightful. Will be back next time we are in town. read more

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The food, the service , the ambiance .... Everything was great ! So glad we finally made it here. We will become regulars.. read more

Flame + Smith - From our table watching the kitchen - Canadian (New) Near Me - Prince Edward, Ontario

Ambiance: Beautiful outdoor patio, water fountain, candle light dinners. They even had a table on the grass to accomodate more outdoor seating during Covid! Service: Beautiful, we decided to come by with a large party after Sandbanks (almost near closing) and they were very accommodating. The server knew the menu well and answered all of our questions. Food: Most of us were hungry for a quick dinner and decided to get their burgers. They were juicy, huge portions and accompanied well with their fries. Oysters: this was definitely one of the better oysters I've tried. We kept ordering them! read more

Flame + Smith - Oysters - Canadian (New) Near Me - Prince Edward, Ontario

I came for the steak, and I stayed for the experience. Loved every moment here. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. The fries were better than expected, of course you think they're all similar, but these hit different. I had to fight my girlfriend off of me. I told her to fend for herself, this was MY steak! 4.6/5 read more

Flame + Smith - Canadian (New) Near Me - Prince Edward, Ontario

We have eaten here several times. This restaurant is professional, delivering consistently high-quality food and appreciated service. There are obvious reasons why this restaurant is busy in summer and winter alike: they cater to good customers. They value their customers. Highly recommend. read more

With so many different restaurants that had raving reviews, it was hard to choose but I would definitely recommend Flame + Smith in PEC! Service: definitely great as the staff made sure we werent waiting for too long and apologized for not having a seat for us stat. Was greeted not just by host but also by the other staff members and was really welcoming. Selection of food was farm-to-table with an emphasis on the use of the flame oven which I believe makes their food that much better with smokiness and just a charred flavour to it. Food Small bread selection (3.5/5) - large portion for a small! Didnt think there would be that much selection of bread and generous portion indeed. Some of the bread, while fresh, was not to my liking as it was more dense than I preferred. That being said, you can taste the freshness and it was good, but I am not quite a fan of sourdough so perhaps if you enjoy sourdough this would be a better option for you. Warm mushroom salad (5/5) - A MUST! Although this salad appeared simple with some greens and a plethora of mushrooms, the mushrooms said it all. Different textures confuses your brain as you might be thinking you are actually eating seafood. The dressing was sweet yet tangy and complimented very well with the mixed greens presented. Porkchop (4/5) - well cooked, perfectly seasoned, loved the pairing with the classic stone fruit (pear in this case). The mash was nice and buttery. A good main, even for sharing. Kombucha sorbet (5/5) - FANTASTIC. super refreshing and a great way to finish off your meal before digging into a dessert. Or even have it as a dessert to cleanse your palate. Was not overly sour nor was it sweet, just perfect and not overly fermented as some kombuchas would give off. Burnt cheesecake (3/5) - this one was nothing too out of the ordinary. Good piece of cheesecake but I dont think I would go back for it and instead try other specialties. Paired nicely with the berry compote. Overall, would love to go back. They also have brunch and I would really want to try it. Everything is presented so beautifully that it is definitely worth a try when in PEC. read more

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Great environment & food is genuinely incredible. We had the mozzarella heirloom tomato salad - the tomatoes were so fresh & had amazing flavour to them, plus the pistachio butter was a great touch. I also did the steak with salad instead of fries. Not kidding - the salad was a "basic" mixed greens salad with some sliced cucumbers but it was actually amazing. It's hard to describe but it tasted like they'd just picked the vegetables that day. It was one of the best simple salads I've ever had. The steak was cooked to a perfect med rare, just the way I like. The one thing that put a bit of a damper on the experience was the service. Everyone was very kind, but our mains came out before our starter, & my steak came with butter on it & a different side than I'd ordered. I have a dairy allergy & made a point of letting our server know, so it did concern me when my order came out wrong. Our server did apologize for punching my order in wrong. But after this happened she didn't really come by much. She came by to check up on us & clear some plates at one point, but after that we didn't see her again. I had wanted more wine & the others were considering dessert, but after waiting so long we decided to just get our bills and leave. A really sweet girl came by & took payment for us, so not sure what ended up happening to our server. All in all a good experience & would go back again because I think the service issue was a fluke. All the other servers we saw were very on the ball with their tables. read more

Disappointed by management and oyster/seafood platter. We decided to have dinner at Flame+Smith after reading such great reviews about the restaurant. We verified on the website to see if we needed a reservation, however we couldn't find that information so we decided to call them in the afternoon. The person who answered the phone said: We do not take any reservations, if you come around 7:30 pm there should be an hour wait time. Please come before 9:30 pm as it is our last call. We arrived at 7:31 pm, expecting an hour wait time. The person(maybe owner/ manager) came to see us and told us they are full for tonight. They do not have any tables free. We explained to them that we did call prior to coming and was expected a wait time. The person insisted that he did not say that and would not accept more tables because they claim to close 8 pm. This reaction made us feel uncomfortable as they seemed they were calling us liars... we decided to walk away and try to see if we could get a table at the restaurant Sand & Pearl. As we walked away, he came back to us telling us to come and they will prepare a table for us since they initially had a big party coming in later. At this point, we decided to still eat at Flame+Smith, despite how disrespected and disappointed we felt. Here is the order that we made (I had the chance to try everything since my friends knew I was an Yelp Elite and they just wanted to share their plates!): Large Seafood platter 75$ Rating: 1/5 Extremely extremely disappointed. Keep in mind that this was the second item listed on their menu and is considered as an highlight. This came with 4 of each Oysters, albacore tuna ceviche, cold smoked Atlantic salmon, Alaskan crab claws, Patagonian shrimp, octopus, garnishes. First of all, the octopus was MISSING. I only realized while I am writing this review. The oysters were ok, HOWEVER, they were not clean. There were sand inside and seaweed on the outside. For an appetizer of 75$, I would expect this restaurant to have done the minimum of a proper cleaning process. (Please view picture for reference) The Alaskan crab claws tasted like frozen pieces of crabs from the grocery store. The taste of the mussels were equivalent to what you can get from the Cover Leaf smoked mussels. As for the ceviche, it is cut into sashimi thick pieces. They were not marinated long enough and did taste like frozen fish. The smoked salmon was good and the only item that I was not disappointed about on this platter. I raised my concerns of the oyster to the waitress by saying: I was wondering if it was normal or a mistake to see that the oysters were not clean? Because I've never had oyster with seaweed attached to them. The waitress said oh ok. I kind of expected a: I'm really sorry, I will take it to my kitchen and give the feedback. We are sorry for this situation. She did come back with 4 extra crab claws on the house but at this point, I didn't know what to expect anymore from this restaurant. ------------------------------ Zucchini soup: 14$ Rating: 4/5 I did not have the chance to taste this but my friends did agreed that it was quite delicious. The bread that came with it was very dense and hard to chew. ------------------------------ Burgundy escargot: 16$ Rating: 2/5 Same again, the grilled baguette were hard to bite and chew on. The taste of this dish was missing some flavour. ------------------------------ MAINS Steak+frites: 31$ Rating: 4/5 The steak was good, it was a simple and classic item that we can find in many restaurants. The rosemary + thyme aioli was the perfect combination to the fries. ------------------------------ Piri piri chicken supreme: 27$ Rating: 2/5 Beautiful presentation. Extremely dry chicken. ------------------------------ Icelandic cod a la plancha: 32$ Rating: 4/5 Gorgeous presentation and experience. This dish was tasty and the cod was cooked to perfection. ------------------------------ CONCLUSION I was honestly disappointed to have even step foot in this restaurant. I am glad that they tried to arrange a table for us but my experience with the greetings from the first staff to the seafood platter was not acceptable. For the price we paid, we would expect a great service and delicious food. There were so many disappointments and we did not even receive an apology. Yes we got a complimentary plate of crab claws, but in a classy restaurant like this, I would expect the manager to come and apologize. The seafood platter should be an item to remove off of their menu and should not even be served. I do not recommend this restaurant and will not be going back. read more

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My friend and I stumbled on this place last night because it was one of the only restaurants still open at 6:30 on a Saturday night. They had ample parking, a beautiful terrace full of flowers and a scrumptious menu! And they sat us immediately without a reservation. We both tried a "flight" of oysters to start. One each from New Brunswick , Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia. Nb was my favourite, the flavour so subtle and fresh. My friend had the burger and I had the charred bass. What a great experience! There were almost no bones and my server instructed me how to avoid the few that were there. The texture was buttery and it was served with dollops of artichoke purée and two russ as Ted artichoke hearts. Light and scrumptious. Our server was personable, knowledgeable and bilingual, also hailing from New Brunswick. She charmingly helped us navigate the wine list and checked on us periodically. My favourite part of the evening was devouring the peach cobbler-made with fresh peaches from Niagara- with some decaf coffee and sparkling lights in the garden. It was a perfect evening with my friend as we embark on our discovery of Prince Edward county. read more

Loved it! A very welcoming atmosphere as soon as you walked in. It was a unique dining experience with the open style kitchen with contemporary style but very cozy feel. Three of the five if our group had the cod which was cooked to perfection but would have preferred green beans or asparagus instead of the white beans. Our server was delightful and efficient. After dinner, we enjoyed a cocktail by the outdoor firepit. Fantastic evening! read more

- the music was classic indie dreams - yeasayer, Thom York, Metronomy, animal collective, foxygen - great date night spot - definitely a higher price point - attire you think would be business casual to dressy but people were in jeans and hoodies - good mix of locals and visitors - Good variety of cocktails, wine and beer - local focus - Decor like a Scandinavian modern farmhouse - they bake fresh breads that you can also purchase - I ordered the the tuna ceviche but was told it was going to be shrimp instead. If was okay but I would have preferred tuna - my friend had the pork chop and said it was really good - service was good - we were there a Monday around 5pm - nonissue getting a table - for warmer days they have a nice patio read more

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Amazing food and service. We couldn't decide what to order and got the chef's menu, which is shared family-style. Warning: this is a LOT of food!! But it gave us a chance to sample a wide range of dishes without the trouble of deciding what to order. Some notable items: BREAD: fresh from their wood fired oven -- sooo good SHISHITO PEPPERS: be VERY careful -- the hot ones are VERY hot, much hotter than the shishito peppers we usually get from the grocery store MUSHROOM SALAD: a tasty variety of local mushrooms, including lion's mane STEAK: Steak and radicchio were grilled to perfection! You can taste the smokiness from the wood fired oven. LEMON TART: the candied violets were an unexpectedly delightful touch. The tart was my favourite out of all these delicious dishes! And to top it all off, the service was impeccable. read more

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We recently dined here on a busy Saturday night, luckily there are two fire pits out front where you can enjoy a cocktail while waiting for your table. Everything was outstanding! We started with oysters and shared the bone-in rib eye steak (cooked to perfection) in addition to fries with herb aioli and wood fired cauliflower, and the beet salad. Food was great, service was excellent. Apparently there was a chef's tasting menu but server did not offer it - may have been due to how busy they were. Will definitely make a point of eating here next time I am in the county read more

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Great spot!! Located in beautiful Bloomfield. First off, the decor was phenomenal. Ecclectic and cozy. It was very interesting inside. Lots to look at. A big rack with the different woods they use to cook labelled, you can see the chefs cooking and baking everything, the bar is bright and beautiful!! Our seats were comfy and our table of 6 could converse easily. It was busy at lunch, but we were served promptly and the waitress was friendly. There are some really cool cocktails and beers on the menu. It looks like they know their local wines and beers!! I had the grapefruit/gin drink. It was great but a little small. The menu was awesome and I wanted to try everything. I ended up having the burger because the softshell crav po boy was out of stock. I got to see the Rock fish and the falafel as well. A couple at our table had the chicken which was substitute for the po boy. Everyone ate everything on their plates. Three of us were greedy and got desserts. I tried the lemon tart, the blueberry cheesecake and personally I got the rhubarb sorbet. Amazing spot. Would definitely return. Overall the perfect spot for my 31st birthday!!! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants to go to in PEC. The food is mouthwatering as is the presentation. I love the laidback, yet stylishly chic decor. The staff are very attentive, friendly and professional. This keeps me going to this restaurant over and over. read more

Dined here on our last night visiting PEC. We rented a cottage nearby and should have looked up restaurants prior to heading there. A lot of restaurants were still closed or not open during the days we were visiting. The food and service was great! This is exactly the type of restaurant I like dining in. Everything is house made and unique. If we could order everything tapas style, we would have! read more

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I'm not sure why the Yelp business page says that Flame+Smith doesn't take reservations, because they do through OpenTable. This was actually a huge help for me and my husband, since we were traveling from the U.S. and our phones didn't have service in Prince Edward County, but we could make online reservations when we had wifi. Most PEC restaurants only seem to take phone reservations. Flame+Smith is a beautiful space, and all the staff members we interacted with were very pleasant. We chose to sit inside since it was hot out and the patio was quite sunny. We and our clothes did smell a bit smoky afterwards, but it was a small price to pay for a nice meal. We started with a small order of bread and the gardener's pickles. I thought the bread would come warm, since the restaurant is all about wood fire, but it wasn't, though it was still good--two types of bread and some crispy breadsticks. We especially liked the gardener's pickles, which was a nice variety of vegetables, including beets, cauliflower, radish, and cucumber. I'm a vegetarian, so I opted for the one vegetarian-friendly big plate, the vegetable tart, which is puff pastry topped with an assortment of roasted vegetables and cheese. My husband had the rainbow trout. The menu description for the trout lists almond, and he's allergic to nuts, but our server said it wouldn't be an issue for them to leave the almond out. He enjoyed his dish. For dessert, we shared the lemon tart for two, which wasn't huge, but perfect for us since we were reasonably full, but just wanted a little something sweet. Since the veg options here are limited, I probably wouldn't dine here again. But for a one-time nice dinner, we were pleased with our choice to come here. read more

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This is a new restaurant just opened two weeks ago. We saw this place with a nice patio on our way to our B&B yesterday. We decided to try it for our dinner and we are not disappointed at all. Their menu is not huge but good enough options to choose from. Four of us ordered 4 different main courses to try, and they were all nicely made and presented. Even the desserts were good. Both exterior and interior of the restaurant look pretty, modern and neat. There is an indoor bar area too. Chilling at their nice patio is absolutely enjoyable. The price is on a reasonable pricy side. However, the food is mostly made out of wood fire. You can smell yummy smoke from the wood fire if you sit inside. The woodfire cooking does make this restaurant one of a kind. read more

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Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! I really enjoyed my dinner experience here. We ordered pork chop, cheeseburger, house bread and pepper. Everything was delicious and you can tell a lot of care and effort was placed into making the food. Everything was so delicious, we had to get dessert just to see if everything was truly that good. Dessert is something we normally skip. We ordered lemon tart and cherry ice cream, it was soooo good and delicious! I recommend making reservation if you are in the area. I wish I lived closer!!! read more

There is nothing bad to say about this place. Amazing service, menu, wine list, vibe, patio... Will always come back.

This restaurant is extraordinary. We had an impeccable meal with perfect service. The staff is kind and friendly and certainly knowledgeable. The space itself is beautiful and original. It's a real pleasure to be there. The food is so beautifully done. Every dish the three of us ordered was absolutely delicious. We were recommended to go here by a local who said if she only had one night to eat in the area she'd eat here. We were so grateful for the recommendation. Don't hesitate. It's wonderful. read more

Great new spot with excellent vegetarian options and lots of seating! I was with 3 meat eaters and they were very well taken care of, but will focus on the veg options since those reviews are usually harder to find. To start, I had the cucumber & green goddess (listed as a 'snack') which was very refreshing, served over ice like oysters. The bread was good, but not warm, which is a bit disappointing since it is oven baked. For my main, I had a delicious tart with gruyere, Jerusalem artichokes, and other summer veggies. The pastry was flaky and crisp, and it made for a rich and filling vegetarian main. As a side, I got the flame roasted radicchio. Drizzled with honey and chestnuts, it was a delicious balance of bitter, sweet and smoky. Dessert was a lemon tart (YUMMM) and the sundae with caramel corn and pecans - both were delicious and we covered our sweet and sour dessert needs Other things to appreciate: Service was good, the tables aren't crowded together, the music was great, and love the design. This would be a good place for a big group, so will definitely be back! read more

Was there for the family & friends evening before the official opening this weekend. The food was excellent as was the service. Love that locally sourced produce is being used. The BC rock fish was cooked perfectly. All food is prepared in a wood-fired kitchen so you get that taste and smell you can't get from a gas stove or oven. We will definitely be back when in the area. Chef Hidde Zomer and Sarah have hit a home run. read more

Flame + Smith - BC rock fish with fava beans, peas and toasted almond slivers. It was delicious. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Prince Edward, Ontario

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Our experience here was really weird. The food was excellent, but the service was some of the worst I've ever had. We sat to eat at the bar; it was very busy, so no tables were available. Generally, I love sitting at the bar, but for some reason it seemed like no waiter in particular was in charge of where we were sitting, though people on either side of us seemed to have good & attentive service. Drinks came pretty quickly, and were good, as did our basket of bread (really delicious), but putting in our order for mains took a while. When the mains arrived, we had no cutlery or napkins. Eventually cutlery appeared, but though the woman bringing it had napkins, she didn't give us any. And since no one checked in to see if our food was good or if we needed anything else, we didn't get a chance to ask for them. I tried to catch someone's eye - the guy who took our order seemed to be avoiding us, and I couldn't make eye contact with him. At the end of the meal, after our plates were cleared away, we were asked if we wanted anything else, and we said no, just the bill. At which point the bill appeared with an alacrity that made us feel like they wanted us gone, even though two of us were still finishing our drinks and it seemed like the rush was over. The food, however, was excellent- the sea bass with toasted almonds and fresh mint was soooo delicious, and the heirloom tomato starter and corn were amazing. The vegetable tart was underwhelming, and whatever else we had was fine. If the service had been standard good service, I'd have no problem giving this restaurant five stars, but they made us feel like they didn't want us there, which made the whole experience really uncomfortable. I've rarely had an experience like this, and kept wondering if we had done something to upset or annoy the staff. I couldn't think of anything. I don't want waiters to bend over backwards, but to sit there feeling like we were an inconvenience that they wanted gone was pretty shitty and really undermined all of the other good things about the restaurant. read more

Our fav spot in the county. We had an amazing meal after the December 2020 lockdown. Every dish was well balanced and interesting. The suggested wine pairings were spot on. I appreciate the staff efforts for a safe dining experience and the restaurant rolling with the ever changing rules of when and how they can operate. read more

This new spot is beautiful and modern. The service is outstanding, staff are welcoming and super professional. Place is quite family friendly. Likely worth making a reservation as they are quite busy. Found the food to be nice although yes it is a little on the pricey side and didn't quite stand out to me. The vegetable tart is delicious and their side of smashed potatoes is yummy. I also so enjoyed this cute little cow shaped creamer that came with my coffee Very much worth checking out. read more

Flame + Smith - Canadian (New) Near Me - Prince Edward, Ontario

This was our first 'good' restaurant meal in more than a year, and we weren't disappointed. The food, as we had heard and were expecting, was delicious and perfect. The service was attentive, personal but not intrusive. The staff were wonderful. The ambiance was, again, what we had hoped for - sitting where we could see the kitchen in action. The best part was how safe we felt, seating (by law, I know) not close to other tables, staff all wearing masks and ensuring guests respected social distancing, cleansing protocols in place. Thank you, and I'm so happy this restaurant has landed on the County. read more

We went on a Saturday evening on Labor Day weekend. No reservations were being taken so we just risked it and showed up. About two more groups of people arrived and had their name placed on the list and then all others were turned away as they couldn't ensure they would be seated that evening. We were told 90 minutes, but got seated in less than 30 at the bar. We had drinks, I had not your da/ rye and ginger, and my husband had a Manhattan. For our main we had the biggest steak you could get basically and shared it. I think it was 32 oz but had a large bone. It wasn't on the menu, but the person who seated us told us it was a special they had that day. They hung it above the fire all being to smoke it and bring it to temperature. They didn't ask how we wanted it cooked.. which was fine as it was a perfect medium rare. Which is what we would have wanted. It came in a pan, with juices, and a compound butter. For our sides we had a tomato salad, all of which was so delicious. Also had their fries. Again, delicious. They have a pretty good wine list which our first server said he would help us choose one to accompany our epic piece of meat. The only thing I will say that's negative is that we had some shift in servers and the second one didn't give any advice or recommendations at all. Even when asked. Everyone else was so lovely though. Really enjoyed my time here. I would come back, and would recommend to anyone. read more

We lived in the PEC area for over two years and this was our most magical date night ever. It is rare that every single item, drink, and interaction is flawless, but this was one of those occasions. I wish I could remember the name of the cocktail my boyfriend ordered, but it was the perfect mix of scotch and sweet. Our apps, the sourdough and burrata, were to die for. He had the lobster and steak special, and I had the steak frites. Both beautifully done. By the time we were having dessert, fireflies were out in the bushes nearby. I am not joking, it was our most wonderful date night, and after on and off lockdowns, it meant the world to me. Wonderful place, stunning food, great service. Recommended without hesitation. read more

Pretentious but the food is above average. Eat here if you are in the area. However the service does not meet the quality of food. Don't get me wrong. People are nice. Just they don't get out much and see what a quality restaurant service is like. I am sure they will get better. Congrats to the chef. read more

The reviews are outstanding and we were finally able to walk in without much of a wait, so we decided to give it a try. The staff is friendly and attentive and the dining room is warm and inviting. The menu is a small one and I was a little disappointed by the choices seeing as they are known for putting food on a live flame. Most of what was on the current menu did not fit in that category, except for the meats. We started off with the Hamachi aguachile starter, which was delicately put together but did not "wow" considering the price. Next we had the steak frites and the lamb kebab. The skirt steak was under seasoned and slightly rubbery. It did not seem to have been marinated or tenderized enough. The frites looked/tasted like fries from any of the popular fast food joints; really nothing special. The ground lamb kebab was served on a flatbread and was very flavourful, but overall we found everything to be way overpriced. I would call this elevated pub grub rather than fine dining, so I give it three stars as the price tag is definitely not worth it at an average of $40 a plate. We do not plan on returning but would not discourage someone from dining here if they don't mind paying a lot for very average food. read more

The restaurant is quite lovely! We had oysters and the chicken livers for appetizers (both were divine) and shared a porterhouse steak for two (which was very flavourful but a little tough). Our desserts and drinks were also fantastic. My only complaint- the acoustics. It felt like I was yelling across the table at my dinner companion. Further, the tables were placed so close together that I could hear the people beside me at the other tables better than the person across the table from me. They seem to have a quiet little section to the right once you enter the place but they didn't offer us a table there. It's too bad. It likely would have been a better evening if they did. read more

This restaurant is an absolute must if you are in PEC. We had the chef's special, everything we tried was absolutely amazing. The staff was also incredibly accommodating...Five Star experience. read more

We were up in Prince Edward County recently for the day from Toronto and went to Flame + Smith for dinner and were totally surprised by this new restaurant. There are some great restaurants in The County but this blew our expectations completely out of the water! The food was incredible.... I mean, even down to the house-made butter. Everything we ate was fantastic and there's no way we'll visit PEC and not go here. I don't think they're open for lunch yet (as they just opened) but seriously hope so. I couldn't imagine the drive back to the city without their cheeseburger and smashed potatoes in my stomach. I think this is going to be one of those destination restaurants that you have to go to when in The County. I highly recommend this place! read more