Flames Restaurant

Flames Bar & Lounge – Monroe, CT We recently renewed our vows and celebrated with a family dinner at Flames Bar & Lounge in Monroe—and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, everything felt warm, welcoming, and perfectly handled. The owner, Meta Rugova, was incredible, and his wife was absolutely the sweetest. She greeted us at the door with such kindness and made us feel right at home. She was so accommodating and genuinely made our special night even more meaningful. We had about 30 guests, and everyone was raving about how delicious the food was. The staff was perfect—attentive, professional, and on point all evening. Even more touching, his kids were part of the staff, and they stayed right by us the entire night, making sure we never needed anything and that everythin

I have been going to Flames with my husband for about 3 years now. Love this place ! Micheal the owner runs this great restaurant with perfection to the last detail! I usually order the Octopus diner because my parents were Spaniards and I loved the fresh daily octopus from the sea.This is the only place that I can say can cook Octopus to perfection! Today they had a Flames veal scalopine special with crabmeat and cabbage and that caught my eye. I can’t rave enough about this meal. Delicious! Michael you have out done yourself! Besides the food the drinks are always consistently great! Thank you all for making this my happy place experience all the time. Your efforts don’t go unnoticed!

We had dinner at Flames recently and the food was absolutely excellent. Every dish we tried was delicious—clearly made with care, and the kitchen deserves serious praise. Unfortunately, the service didn’t match the quality of the food. While the all-male staff was efficient, they lacked warmth and personality. For example, my mother mentioned it was the birthday boy’s dinner, and the server responded with “What do you want to order?”—no acknowledgment, no “Happy Birthday,” nothing. That’s a small gesture that goes a long way, and it felt really dismissive. We also felt rushed—someone started clearing the table while I was still eating my appetizer. That kind of vibe can really take away from the experience. Bottom line: The food is outstanding, but the staff could really benefit from cu

My family and friends truly love Flames Restaurant. We try to go as often as we can. The staff are gracious and just friendly and helpful. The owners are simply wonderful. They are always willing to help us with the menu. Especially because I am gluten free. I wish and hope that the restaurant will be open for a long, long time. Thank you Micky Kollar and family.🌹

Service is impeccable. Staff and owners work as a team to give you a wonderful relaxing dining experience