Amazing Caribbean food! I enjoy the food so much i make sure to visit as often as I can. Only trouble i run into is the service. Sometimes the servers can be unfriendly, however they are usually never skimpy with how much food they give you. Every time I eat from there, I am full and satisfied. Overall, this place is a great meal. read more

EXCELLENT. By far the best out of all 3 Flames restaurants, I suspect because it's in Mission Hill and surrounded by well to do college students. The food was piping hot and delicious, and the place was clean. I ate in and the experience was good. Once I got the waiter to crack a smile he was very nice. I recommend. read more

Flames Restaurant II - Caribbean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I met up with some girlfriends at Flames for lunch on a workday. When my friend said, "let's get Jamaican food" I really didn't know what to expect, but I was glad she suggested it. Flames is a great change of pace from the usual Mission Hill spots. (Don't get me wrong, I like Mission Bar & Grill - but you've got to mix it up every once in a while.) The place is a bit of a hole in the wall, but clean and nice enough to enjoy a sit-down lunch. We saw a jerk chicken plate arrive at the table next to us, and it looked so amazing my friend and I immediately said that's what we're ordering. My friend asked the waiter to bring her "exactly what he's having" and I followed suit. The waiter warned us the jerk chicken is spicy, and he was not kidding - but I love spicy, and this was spicy done to perfection. The chicken was falling off the bone tender and, although I don't know this to be a fact, it seemed authentic Jamaican. The plate also came with yellow rice, cabbage, and a couple of plantains. The plantains were my least favorite part, and I usually LIKE plantains, but these were just super dry. The cabbage was not all that exciting, but the rice was good - and PLENTIFUL. My other friend ordered the curried shrimp with rice which she has been known to get and always enjoys. At the end of the meal our waiter asked if we wanted one check or separate checks. We asked for separate (since he offered), but there was some confusion because although there were 3 of us he only brought 2 checks (I guess because 2 of us had jerk chicken?). Not a big deal though. For a filling, delicious lunch it was $11 pp including tax & tip. This seems like it would be great for takeout during the week when you just can't stand another sandwich or salad. I was surprised to learn they don't deliver because I think they could do really well with the delivery service. Either way, I'll come back the next time my jerk chicken craving kicks in.... read more

I like their food. My wife is Jamaican so I need to give no details for certain foods for I may be judged. We have been there several times and did I mention she is Jamaican. read more

If this is the only place you've ever had Jamaican food, please dont judge the entire cuisine based on this place--its not very good. I have a friend who LOVES this place, so I have ventured into the place with him a few times. Honestly the best thing that they sell is the champagne cola--which they certainly dont make! The first time I came in here I had the curry chicken with rice and beans--the rice and beans were dry and seemed pretty old even though we were there at lunch time. The curry chicken tasted nothing like Jamaican curry--it was not spicy, it was almost flavorless--i did not even finish a whole piece of chicken (a very odd thing for me). Somehow their beef patties are always old--no matter what time of day you go in the patties have that been-sitting-under-the-heat-lamp-all-day crust on them. Finally the jerk chicken. . .which arguably is the best dish that they have--at least its spicy--but its overkill- you can feel your nostils start to burn before you even open the container. But this is the dish that bumped this place from one to two stars its the closest to good jamaican that they have. The plantains are ok too. . .I guess. Service is OK, its not usually served with a smile but whatever. Dont order the large its insane--for most a small will do. read more

excellent vegetarian options (try the curry vegetables with the tiny potatoes!) and Huge portions. as others have noted, some of the staff can be unapproachable. one woman fixes you with a disgruntling death-like stare anytime you require her assistance. even when she does "smile" when the bill has been brought, it seems palpably forced and tinged with contempt. but she's not going to stop me from returning. the food wins out. read more

Service is great. Seating is tight. I had yellow rice, plantains and goat. Food is just ok. I expected more spice and flavor. Overall good. read more

I've only tried their BBQ chicken and rice but my coworkers swear by the their curried oxtail. It always smelled delicious but I couldn't bring my self to try it. read more

Unacceptable service received. Woman at the desk had such a nasty tone when speaking to customers in line waiting to be served. When attending to her job , she seemed to not make eye contact with anyone. Good food Bad Posture. Please check your employees read more

Best Jamaican food I've had in Boston, the meat is so well seasoned and the portions are huge, it's my go to joint locally, and if you like spicy this is the place for you, there jerk chicken is amazing totally recommended :) read more

The food is bomb and always leaves me full. And you can have a nice stew beef while watching games and a side of cola lacaye!

I came in and ordered some food I didn't see the sign that said if u ordered to go u can't sit and eat which makes absolutely no sense plus only two customers were sitting down if I spend my money there I should be able to sit and eat all because of a container. She had a line instead of taking care of her customers she went out of her way to tell me I can't sit and eat cuz I had a to go container I think if you bought the good there you should have the freedom to sit and eat. read more

Was excited to eat at Flames today but ended up being disappointed! As a lifetime resident of Roxbury I've enjoyed many meals from this location as well as their other sites. But today I ordered a small jerk chicken only to receive a plate full of rice and vegetables with 1 chicken drum leg cut up! That's right it was only the leg...enough for a small child! I wasn't looking for a whole bunch of food, but c'mon 1 drumstick??? And the rice was mushy. I will not be eating at any of their locations any more. read more

Loved the food - curried chicken and corn bread. Was disappointed that water was not a drink option (?!?). The food is served sort of cafeteria style, but it's difficult to know what's what because the dishes aren't labeled. I doubt you'll go wrong here though, Jamaican food is awesome! read more

This place is AMAZING. The quality of the chicken. The flavor. Even down to the servers with a slight standoffish attitude. Don't be scared by the exterior or even the neighborhood - it's a Mission Hill secret that all the Docs in Brigham Circle know, and you should give it a try. read more

Food was okay, but the people working there were extremely rude... my sister was ordering her food and the lady cut her off " I heard you " then we went to cash out we were cut off again when we asked a question. I will not go here again. If you're having a shitty day go home or a take do not take your attitude out on paying customers. Also wasn't worth getting a $60 ticket to find parking either. read more

Went to Flames II on a cool/rainy Saturday afternoon and had the surprise of a completely empty restaurant. We waited at the counter for a full 10 minutes before staff noticed we were there. Once seated, there were no real vegetarian options, but they pieced something together, and, after all, the portions were so generous and tasty, we brought the leftovers home. read more

This place maintains the charm of an authentic, well-loved hole-in-the-wall. Unfortunately, the food tastes like an edible health code violation. The cabbage was as dry and dehydrated as old paper towels. And have you ever smelled or seen a pile of old dishes sitting inside a sink full of dirty dishwater? That smell is the way both our beans & rice and mac & cheese both tasted. They looked beautiful. But they tasted like the trigger for a violent case of diarrhea. We were afraid to eat our food because it tasted "off" and old, AND because there were 3 of us but only 2 toilets back at home. Also, we waited in line to place a dine-in order for 15 minutes only to be told to take a seat instead. Then the "waiter" went AWOL after serving us our meal. We really wanted to like this place but our craving for a Caribbean meal was not worth the dissatisfaction of eating terrible tasting food or the risk of potentially ingesting e.coli. Advice to the owner: Fix your food. There's something going wrong either in your food preparation or storage process. Cook smaller batches more frequently instead of letting larger batches sit out until they taste putrid. read more

Great food! Super cheap. Well worth the trip! Jerk chicken was fall off the bone good. Chicken curry excellent. Ask for the cabbage. Get the rice with beans... It's coconut rice... Caribbean sweetness... Service was good... Kinda stoney but all good... read more

Oh my god the food was absolutely delicious. So juicy and jam packed with flavor. Love, love, love.

Great Caribbean food all around at an affordable price too! Whether you get the sweet & spicy wings, oxtail or curry goat rice & peas with plantain and Mac cheese you can't go wrong! read more

I have been to many Flames Resturants. I mainly come here because I enjoy the food and the people! However, the woman serving us the food was very rude and has poor customer service. She was upset that I wanted to change my order size from a small to a large. I had came in with my mother who was emphasizing she needed to just eat a little bit of food because she felt like she was going to pass out. We sat down after ordering to go meals for a quick second so she could gather herself. Before you know it the same woman who had a problem with me changing my order came over very aggressive raising her voice saying we can't sit down with our food. We do not know the restaurants policy's however I have worked as a server and there is a way that you deal with customers. I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND OR EAT HERE AGAIN ! She needs to be properly reprimanded ! read more

Just went to Flames for the first time. Tried out the ox-tail and the jerk chicken because that's what seemed to be good based on Yelp. I was not disappointed in the slightest. The lady who served me was extremely friendly. After I mentioned it was my first time, she warmly discussed Brazilian cuisine with me. But ultimately, it is the food that will bring me back. The oxtail was tender and flavorful, while the jerk chicken had just the right amount of spice. I couldn't be more excited about finding this gem of a restaurant so close to me. read more

great food, great service, friendly staff, generous portions, great prices, clean. what else can you ask for. I love carribean food and am thrilled that there is a great place right next door to me. love the oxtail. read more

Awesome Jamaican food! The best you will find in Ma. The only other good one is in Hartford. I know, we've looked. Plus, it's actually a pretty nice place. read more

Good Carribean food. The Beef patties were delicious! I had the Curry Chicken, my wife had the Jerk Chicken. Had to drink plenty of water as the food was quite spicy. I would come again read more

Go for the food, not for the digs (or the service). We went here several times and most of the food was fantastic! The curries are rich in flavor, juicy and just spicy enough (the "jerk" items more so); the rice & beans and plantains make excellent side dishes. The portions are generous although the last time we went we felt they had downsized a bit. Don't expect much outside of the food. The service is sloooow (appears nonexistent at times). The first time we went we didn't even know someone would come to our table so we lined up at the "buffet" counter, which is meant for take-out. Finally we sat at a table and a very hospitable waitress showed up. Then she disappeared again for a long time. The decor is also pretty minimal so, really, come as you are. But hey, once the food arrives it's all worth it. Good stuff! read more

Aside from never having dumplings, this Flames location is beautiful and extremely professional in comparisons to the others. From the stewed beef to the jerk chicken, everything on the menu is stellar. read more

Ate here once but will most definitely come back! Loved the food! Started off with the Jamaican meat pies which were excellent! For entrees got jerk chicken and goat curry. Both were great but the jerk chicken really was the stand-out! Omg it was so spicy and yummy! Usually when menus in Boston say spicy it never really is, but this was the real deal. The chicken wasn't overcooked either which is always a plus! The plantains and rice were delicious as well! Can't wait to come here again! Only downer was they had maybe half of the beverage choices that were on the menu. But it wasn't a big deal. read more

Looks kinda questionable but the food is good. The jerk chicken is delicious, even as you're crying because of the spiciness and sipping your water in vain. The beans and rice are also consistently solid. I don't come here too often because you can tell it's not great for the waistline and there's a lot of grease, but when you're dreaming about jerk chicken, head over here. read more

Went to Flames last night to get some take out. I haven't been there in a long time (a couple of years) so I didn't know what to expect. Since it was late at night, I didn't think there would be a lot of options for food but they were pretty much stocked on the buffet. The place looked clean, tables were neatly put together, and there were no lines. They did have a big screen tv on the wall. It did take a little while for someone to assist me even though they saw me when I first walked in. The lady that helped me was very polite but seemed unpleased with her job. Sadly, there were no plantains. I love plantains but I prepared myself from other reviews saying they didn't have any for a while. I got the rice and beans, curry chicken with vegetables. It wasn't expensive at all especially for the large portion you receive. The food was delicious! It had the right amount of seasoning, sauce and flavor. I will definitely come back and hope I'll have the same experience. Hopefully they'll have plantains next time. read more

The food is amazing, customer service could be better the servers are obnoxious an rude an very sarcastic an they have a very arrogant approach when they are asking what customers want, however the interior decor is very nice an welcoming, if they fix their demeanors they would be 5stars. read more

Great food, portion and service. Love it. I would recommend for anyone looking for authentic flavored Jamaican food

Their food is okay, I was craving Jamaica food one night, one of my friends recommended me flames. So I thought to myself I should give this place a shot since it's within 10 minutes of me. Big mistake, i came 20 minutes before they closed, I was okay with them running out of the popular dishes, I get that it was closing so my fault. The lady that was scooping the food gave me the worst look, I could tell she wanted to leave but these staff needs some training to be more professional. She was scooping my food with disgust, also the food was not that good.. the meats were decent but the rice taste very bland. read more

Soo good. A bit pricey but it's so good. Just go in, select what size you want (10.50 for the large, 9 for a med 7 for a small) a Large is easily 2 meals, even if you could eat a horse. Then select a rice, a meat and a veggie. 9 out of 10 times i get Rice and Peas (peas=kidney beans) jerk chicken, cabbage and plantains. The rice and peas are steamed in coconut milk so between that and the cabbage it cools the intense flavor of the jerk seasoning. Don't bother sitting down, its just easier to get it to go. read more

We catered from here for my brothers wedding rehearsal dinner! The service was great and the food was DELICIOUS a big hit to the wedding party! Thanks so much for everything! The workers even carried the food out and made sure we were satisfied with everything! read more

After nearly 3 years of working in the area, I finally went in to Flames on a whim. I had read reviews, so more or less knew what to expect. I have now been here 3 times and haven't ventured past the chicken curry because it is so tasty. The meat is literally falling off the bone and the sauce is so good! The first time in, I ordered a medium and it was far too much food. I had rice, cabbage, plantains and the chicken. The next two times, I ordered the small and have just asked for cabbage and the chicken curry, with extra sauce. It is so incredibly filling and jam packed. I actually had to ask the guy last time to take out some of the cabbage, as it was just too much. I know I wouldn't eat this as leftovers, so I don't want to take food that I won't eat. There are about 8 tables there and each time I've gone in there, it's not crowded but steady. I am really glad that I found this place since there doesn't seem to be much in the area and this really does taste like home cooking! read more

Tonight was my first time trying this place. I've been looking for a good Caribbean restaurant for some curry chicken/goat. I got a plate for my son and I. We liked it but it was just a little too spicy. Maybe this is why the place is called flames because we were on fire. If they could make the sauce more mild that would be nice but next time I think I will try something off the menu that isn't that spicy (if that's possible) read more

Pros: + Awesome tasting Jamaican food + Generous portions + Very Reasonable prices Cons: - They come off as strict and blunt, but are nice at heart. So not really sure if it counts as a Con. They aren't disrespectful or mean with intent. - They run out of their nice dishes as the night grows My recommendations: King Fish, one of my favorite fishes and cooked perfectly. Jerk Chicken Legs read more

I don't recommend this restaurant to anyone. My husband and I love jerk chicken so we come here since it's the closest Caribbean restaurant to us and I must say their customer service is horrible. Every time we come here the employees have an attitude as if they hate their job. Half the time their food isn't that great. We'll be giving our money to a restaurant who actually cares about their customers because this place isn't it! read more