Blue Flame at The Daytona

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   Elyse

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best lamb chops I’ve had! And Erin and Price are excellent bartenders/servers🤩
   

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   Allison

   VIP

   Washington DC

   9 reviews

   1.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Christmas Disaster - Look Elsewhere Our Christmas dinner at Blue Flame was a massive disappointment. We arrived 15 minutes early and, instead of being asked to wait, were seated in a section with no server. After our water glasses were filled, we were completely ignored for 20 minutes. Not a single staff member made eye contact with us or acknowledged us. For a special Christmas dinner, not even receiving a simple “Merry Christmas” was disheartening. My husband eventually got up to find someone, and a server reluctantly agreed to help us. It was clear we were out of her section, and she wasn’t happy about it. She asked if we wanted drinks, but we hadn’t even been given a drink menu. By the time she returned, we had already eaten the Caesar salads she had taken the order for earlier. The drinks were great, but that’s about the only positive thing I can say. The server then insisted on taking our main course order right away, claiming a “large party” might cause us to be forgotten again. Even then, we waited another 30 minutes. My husband’s water glass sat empty for so long that I eventually refilled it myself. No one seemed to care about us. Finally, we had enough and went to speak with the manager. She apologized and offered to comp our meal, but the damage was already done. We decided to leave and ended up at Cast and Crew, where the staff was gracious, attentive, and kind. They wished us a heartfelt “Merry Christmas” multiple times, served delicious food promptly, and turned our night around. If you’re looking for a place with good service and staff who care, skip Blue Flame. There are far better options.
   

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   Christine

   Orlando

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Lamb was excellent, kitchen had no mint jelly, mashed potatoes was a small portion, green beans excellent. No bread served with expensive meal. Dessert which was gingerbread was dense and tasteless.Two of us went for Christmas and bill with each one of us having one drink was over $200. Ambience ok but will not go back. Chris Port Orange
   

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   Robert

   Orlando

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   This was on Christmas day had the swordfish with supposedly garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. Not a picky eater but the fish was dry the potatoes had not a lick of butter or cream added to them and the beans were barely cooked. For dessert we had what was supposed to be eggnog cheesecake what looked like a normal slice split in two. 1 crown royal with a large round ice cube 18.00 1 old fashioned 15.00 bill with tax and tip over 200.00
   

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   Susan

   Orlando

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went for Christmas lunch/dinner. I researched who was open Christmas Day. Their menu offering sold me. Kim provided excellent service. Food and drink were fabulous. We will go back in the future. Thanks Blue Flame!
   

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   Sandra

   Orlando

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Our server was very nice but it took some time to get our drink orders and it seemed as if there was not enough staff (not her fault). Basically, the fish dishes my companions had were good, except for the green beans were too undercooked for them. My ravioli is the biggest reason for the average review. It was SWIMMING in olive oil. They should never have sent it out of the kitchen in that state and asked for that price. We had a pleasant time but will choose another venue next year for Christmas Eve.
   

   Blue Flame at The DaytonaResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Sandra, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Blue Flame at The Daytona. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our fish dishes, but we're sorry to hear about the delay in your drink orders and the state of your ravioli. We strive to provide excellent service and it seems we fell short this time. Your feedback about the undercooked green beans is noted, and we assure you that we take all aspects of our food preparation seriously. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again next Christmas Eve. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   VIP

   Orlando

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was excellent. Food was exquisite. I recommend the mushroom raviolis with shrimps. Our server, Ary, was great. We had a wonderful time!
   

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   Blue Flame at The DaytonaResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the kind review! Ari is one of our star servers, and her recommendations are always spot on! The mushroom ravioli is also a favorite of mine, next time try it with blackened chicken! Again, thank you for your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Jennifer

   Kansas City

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Overall, we had a good experience. The bar is great! The ambiance is great! Service was good but they seemed a bit short-staffed so I think normally service would be great. I ordered a salad which was nothing extraordinary (it was a salad after all) but it was fresh and sized appropriately for an entree salad. My husband ordered the fish sandwich and enjoyed it immensely. He said the fries were some of the best he’s had. We’ll definitely return.
   

   Blue Flame at The DaytonaResponded 5 days ago

   Thanks for the review, Jennifer! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a great experience with us at Blue Flame at The Daytona. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our bar, ambiance, and especially our fish sandwich. We appreciate your feedback on our salad and the quality of our fries! We're looking forward to your return visit. Thanks again for your kind words! Kind regards, The Management Team
   

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   Agatha

   Orlando

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good and fun ambiance, but they were short of servers and it took a very long time to get her food
   

   Blue Flame at The DaytonaResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the feedback, Agatha! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food at Blue Flame at The Daytona. We're sorry for the delay in service you experienced, and we appreciate your patience. We're committed to providing the best service and we'll continue to work on this. We hope to serve you again soon! Sincerely, The Management Team
   

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    Pat

    VIP

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had Thanksgiving dinner today...my sister had Braised Short Ribs...excellent...I had traditional turkey dinner ...great!!! Mason was our server...he is the BEST!!! Great holiday experience!!!
    

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