Flames Eatery & Bar

Went for breakfast. Great food but nothing amazing. Indoors was dark and hard to see. Had nice outdoor seating with shade. My partner got a short stack. They were fluffy nice portion. I got the works omelet. It was filling, savory, huge portion and fresh fruit on the side A friend got the California eggs Benedict. He said it was delicious, hardy and healthy meal.

Absolutely HUGE menu. They serve everything from pancakes to spaghetti to Greek food, so it's a great place to go with a large group if people can't make up their minds what they're in the mood for. Flames is a small chain with several locations but this one in downtown San Jose is my favorite. Feels pretty upscale and has nice streetscape views from the booths. Even has a small outside patio area for sunny days. I had the Eggs Benedict (eggs perfectly poached) on this visit while my wife really enjoyed the special of the day - a red beet salad with chicken and walnuts. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is the service which can be a bit slow when the place gets busy.

My daughter and I have lunch here whenever we can. The waiter s are very respectful nice quiet clean atmosphere. I love a place that let's you talk to your lunch buddy and not be interrupting every 5 minutes. However if there is something you need someone is always there to get you what you need. Prices are good, are a is always clean. I highly recamend FLAMES. I am a prude when I eat out. But I have never had one thing to complain about here. 3yrs ago I wrote this review it still applies today the only place in Downtown San Jose I would consider going to

If you're into Holadaise sauce, the 'Flames Eatery & Bar,' is the place to come. They add it to just about everything . . that's an exaturation of course, but it is rather the feeling you get. And, I have to admit, just contemplating it while I made and consumed a different order, made me ask myself afterwards, 'why didn't I order myself something with Holandaise sauce?' My brain must have taken me back to a time - now, long forgotten - suposedly . . when I had something of this nature, and, so now, my taste buds are rapping me on the side of the head, saying . . Hey! Holandaise sauce! . . have you forgotten? Well . . I have, but you can bet on one thing . . the next time I come back, to the Flames Eatery & Bar, I'm going to have one thing appearing on my plate . . yep . . you guessed it . . Hollandaise Sauce, and that's for damn sure! This restaurant - located on the corner of 4th & Santa Clara, you could almost say, is the gateway to San Jose State University. Because, it's just across the street. I think the restaurant is nicely laid out. It was very quiet the Thursday afternoon I arrived. Maybe because I think, the items on the menue, are a little bit too pricey for students . . maybe, unless of course, it's served with Hollandaise Sauce - kidding. The seats are a bit low when you sit in them - up periscope - but, afterwards, you can settleback in them and have visions of Hollandaise Sauce. The menue is pretty varied, with plenty of selections to choose from, whether it be omlets, appetizers, seafood . . Oh! and where can you find a nice place that just would serve a good old fashion hot fudge sunday. The Flames, Eatery & Bar, can be more specifically, located at, 88 south 4th street, in downtown San Jose, Calif. Have yourself a nice dinner - there's Greek, Italian, and, domestic choices. You'll get nice portions at this, what has been considered a rather, Las Vegas style appearance, and, oh! on your way out, you just might want to take home with you, a nice cake, that they have offering, in the display cabinet, Enjoy!

They have a beautiful large banquet room with a dance floor and a private bar. The set up was so nice. The food was delicious 2.