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Three Flames
1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
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Ri
Review №1

This is a nice place and a neighborhood gem. The staff is friendly. The prices are reasonable. The food is good. There was live music in the bar the night we were there.Unfortunately, the service was a little slow on our visit. Also, I found their food and drink a little lacking. This place seems to target an older crowd. Still, I am willing to return and try it again.

Ch
Review №2

I really dont want to say why I liked this place because I want to keep it all for myself. But I want to support them, so...Amazing prime rib and all the staff were great. There are a few tables available for outdoor seating so you can enjoy the music (lots of 80s retro) from the lounge side and enjoy the outdoors.Three flames is definitely going to be one of my regulars.

Ed
Review №3

Went for prime rib….left disappointed…it is not served on Tuesday 🧐

Br
Review №4

Great place to chill, hangout, have drinks if thats what youre into, and catch the music entertainment (Band/DJ) whenever they have Live Music & Performances. Music for the soul to make you want to move and get your groove on! 🎼🎵🎶B

Sa
Review №5

They now have indoor dining. The waiters are incredibly nice and funny! Very helpful and attentive. Clam chowder is yummy. Prime rib was tasty...dessert was awesome. Chocolate cake has mousse in it! Spumoni was incredible.

Ed
Review №6

Food, service was great at a time of mourning thank you guys for soo much consideration

Ma
Review №7

Nice place. Gilroy steak is delicious. Big menu. Full bar. Nice family environment. Nice place to bring a date.

Da
Review №8

Possibly the best steak Ive ever had. For sure a top 3. Service is excellent and despite coming during peak time on a Friday there was no wait. I ordered the New York Pepper Steak. Portions seem generous. Left incredibly satisfied.

Be
Review №9

Food was pretty good crowd was really old drinks are strong

Da
Review №10

I love this place older crowd in the bar area super relaxed

Ce
Review №11

Excellant meat in entrees, but dinner roll stale and cold

Sh
Review №12

Great band, great staff, great atmosphere.

le
Review №13

Such a quiet environment and the staff is super attentive

J
Review №14

Mostly retired folks eat here and the service and menu reflect that. Had the prime rib sandwich and it was one of the best I ever had. Just slow service but staff are friendly.

Je
Review №15

Great place for a great steak, have been going there for many many years Jose and staff very nice very friendly people, you need to give this steakhouse a try guaranteed you will not be disappointed.

lo
Review №16

Good cosy place for good dinner and kareoke with candle light table. Very classic/romatic place

Tr
Review №17

We like a lot going out. Last night we found this excellent restaurant which we didn’t know before. We passed a delightful experience there with great food and a nice team and a professional cook. We put this venue in our phone list and we will certainly return soon. Highly recommended.

Ca
Review №18

Im from out of town and this was a great place to get a steak

Jo
Review №19

Went for lunch on a Monday. Food was really good, great portions, exceptional decor. Excellent Service. Surprisingly good prices, I would expect to pay more for the area.Complimentary bread and butter.Meals came with soup or salad, vegetables and an additional side dish.Restaurant also had a full bar.Highly recommend.

Wi
Review №20

This is no doubt one of the finest place to eat in the region. Anytime I go there I am deeply pleased. They always keep their very high level service and the highest level of food they offer. You will be always satisfied with this place. Warmly recommended.

Ri
Review №21

Great place to have a drink and dance the night away l.

Ka
Review №22

American food and service here is super good. You wont be disappointed in the menu and service. Had a friend come into town and asked me to take him here again. It has a great atmosphere. Feels similar to a restaurant in New York I loved.

ju
Review №23

Took my wife here for her birthday day dinner. Everything was amazing. Service was immaculate. Not only was my porter house steak bigger then my head it was perfectly cooked the way i asked. Inside is very calm and collective and pricing per quality wonderful. This is a place you take someone you really love. Will be returning for our anniversary.

Ru
Review №24

Excellent crab cakes...

ch
Review №25

Always the best!!

Pa
Review №26

Good banquet food, hot coffee. Attractive holiday decor. Several parties occurring at same time so you can hear others. Attentive servers.

Ja
Review №27

Great place for Xmas parties, banquet hall has separate entrance and its own bar. Seats about 100 - 150 people

Im
Review №28

It is a restaurant with American cuisine at reasonable prices frequented by mature adults. The nice bar is popular with people over 50 on a date or looking for one. A DJ provides music to dance on the small dance floor and on some nights of the week for karaoke. Parking is easy. Overall a decent place to take a date in Silicon Valley.

Ja
Review №29

I really enjoyed their dishes and service, fantastic location to my home. The cashiers are always very nice. Will come back again.

Ma
Review №30

Went out early for Fathers Day dinner. Sara our server was exceptional very attentive. Steaks cooked to perfection. Have been coming here for years never disappointed.

Ch
Review №31

Good menu choice but they charge $20 for Doordash fee and want to charge extra for drawn butter for the lobster!!?? Serious a $80 order is $100 and your gonna nickel and dime me over drawn butter? Last time we door dash from you!

ed
Review №32

My group has used this restaurant for luncheon banquets for many years. Meal choices run from basic to really elegant. Based on value, we have consistently chosen a menu of steak, salmon, and chicken breast. Three Flames has always provided those to us at above average quality and still at a bargain price. Our members have always appreciated the meal and service we have received.

To
Review №33

Really good retro style dining. Good food and friendly service. I love their Caesar salad dressing!

Cl
Review №34

Nice restaurant, service was good, but the food was very expensive. Id expect organic ingredients, or something other than steak, season and pasta for $20+ per item.The pre meal bread served is cold. I expected a fresh hot loaf here.There is also only 1 vegetarian appetizer and 1 vegetarian pasta. I wonder if theyd lower the price of I asked for something without meat. $19 for a basic Cesar salad is steep.

Na
Review №35

Had our wedding rehearsal dinner here, and the service was great. We had a private banquet room with a separate entrance which made it special. Great food and side window with direct access to a bartender made for a fun evening.

Pr
Review №36

I got the Caesar salad to go. It was very delicious. My container felt light, I thought Id get more romaine, chicken was juicy and dressing was great. Needed a few more croutons.

Mi
Review №37

Great place for large parties, had my Dads memorial gathering here. Fantastic servers, as well as food

Er
Review №38

Went here for our 40th Wedding Anniversary dinner. Good Prime Rib and they gave us a free dessert to share. Nice friendly waiter. 😀

J
Review №39

One of my favorite spots, they just brought in country night for Thursday. The cook David is my favorite, funny guy if you get the chance to speak with him. Staff is friendly and helpful. Again, food is worth the price. If Youre headed for the lounge(8pm) get there early. Place fills fast.

La
Review №40

Came for New Years Eve. Scallion was very good. Blue cheese dressing tasted perfectly mixed and fresh. I could live on the bread.The DJ music and dancing was enjoyed by all. Very friendly.

mi
Review №41

Went here for thanksgiving dinner. Price seemed high (for got it is a steak house) food was ok. Server was prompt. Been nice if they had 2 options for vegies. Place was clean. Bar area seemed like it was a after thought for people to sit in. Bath room dose need some maintenance.

Em
Review №42

Exquisite food.The service is amazingly nate,The set up table is perfectly elegant. I ordered the Lemon Chicken Milanese and was perfectly cooked no dry.I will definitely be back here.

Wi
Review №43

A nice restaurant for a mature clientele. Solid Americana food with good portions. On Saturdays its filled with regulars who dine in the restaurant then go dancing in the small Club. Average age is over 70 but this is fun for all who participate.

St
Review №44

Casual, comfy fun-loving environment along with good food and drinks. Karaoke DJs and nights are great

Pa
Review №45

My boyfriend and I went to Stefano with a group on for brunch. He ordered the Three Flames and I ordered the French Toast with berry compote and a canola-cream topping. The food was excellent. The only negative thing I could say is that there was very little steak with the steak and eggs but the group on deal made the meal worth it overall.

Da
Review №46

Excellent service, friendly staff!! A must place to go for Family and friends. Great price for excellent food . And great patrons who are like family and go there regularly. A real meeting place for friends and great food . Annie is the Hostess with the mostest, she is the heart and soul of Three Flames !!! A wonderful, friendly place to go for great comfortable food and for a great price . A Must Go Place !!!

Ka
Review №47

Love this comfortable, perfectly lite, amazing food and disco. Love Rosanna! Ask for her if you want the extra good food prep. Shes da bomb.

Ha
Review №48

Cant go wrong in this place, enjoy... Delicious, freshly made, and above average service.

Ob
Review №49

3 flames did a great job for my familys event. The staff were on top of it with clearing plates and bringing out more food. Good sized banquet space.

Fl
Review №50

Other than a very few minor issues, service was very good. Food was excellent with many options. We had the New York and Gilroy steaks (rare) and the salmon.

Vi
Review №51

Good

Ja
Review №52

Food was awesome and friendly staff. Delicious chicken, roast beef and pasta. Veggies were not over cooked and full of flavor. Everything was hot. Potato salad that tasted home made, salad chilled and crisp.

Je
Review №53

Great old school ( like 80s) restaurant with a old world high class feel with good service. Steak was good. Pasta as well. Great place to take the mother in law. Food could be better for the price.

El
Review №54

Delicious food, superb customer service, beautiful ambiance. Everything is perfect about this place. I love it here!

Ke
Review №55

Beautiful bar and restaurant. Delicious food and very nice service. I will definitely be visiting there again.

An
Review №56

Been going there for years - The Best Prime Rib S of San Francisco.

da
Review №57

A great place for prime rib and other delicious fare. Retro in a good way with banquet seating and good service. A good place to celebrate.

B.
Review №58

Friendly atmosphere but kinda felt like I was in a Goodfellas movie

MI
Review №59

A nice contemporary eatery with comfortable atmosphere. The staff are wonderful, food is good and delicious with a California style. There is dancing to DJ after dinner on Friday n Saturday nights after 9pm.

Mi
Review №60

This place caters to the older well heeled Willow Glen set. Very tasty food, nice staff. Large portions. No kids menu, but they were accommodating.

We
Review №61

My preferred spot for delicious american food. This place does it for me. Prices are decent for the quality. Food is like a place in Baltimore I liked.

La
Review №62

Even though the waitress totally screwed up my order, what I got was quite good so I didnt send it back. Otherwise the staff was friendly the Ambiance was good and my group had a good time. So the vibe was good also. It just seemed to me to be a bit formal, and the food I thought was overpriced. But it is San Jose. We popped our heads into the bar and it seemed to be a major Watering Hole 4 well-to-do middle age and Beyond or people who are trying to look like that. There was hardly anybody in the dining room when we had dinner but the bar was jammed. It was Sunday night.

Ro
Review №63

Escargot was nod. No flavor or butter. Service was poor as waitress served stations far from each other. Food was good great prices.

Mi
Review №64

The food is always great and the wait staff is fantastic. The crew on charge of keeping the place clean go above and beyond. The cooks all know how to make the menu as delicious as possible.

Jo
Review №65

Warm, cozy, romantic place. Food is good, but not exceptional. Dim lights, quiet booths.

Th
Review №66

Fantastic and yummy food, I like the atmosphere the place has, and the staff members were very welcoming. I will surely visit here next time.

Ma
Review №67

I dont recommend this restaurant unless you were born in the 30s or 40s. I ordered the seafood pastait had a flavor of herbs that sat for a few days possibly the last serving the dish was cold the pasta was undercook the shrimp were not cleaned properly visually I want to vomit just thinking that I had a bite of the pasta and 2 shrimps I did not attempt to taste the calamari. 2 vegetarian pastas were sent back it tasted bad and noodles were hard It did not look appealing wish I had taken pictures. the service was awfully slow. Only one person at our table of 11 enjoyed their sandwich. they dont have vegetarian options. it was extremely noisy lots of people no room to walk.The bread and butter was good..If you want Italian try Pizza Jacks a hole in the wall delicious.

Na
Review №68

The value pricing seems to attract a majority retiree clientele. My wifes scallops were tough and gritty. My ribeye was what youd expect from a choice cut. The roasted garlic cloves were actually burned and so had an acrid rather than nutty after taste. The low prices will likely continue to be a draw for folks not trying for gourmet.

ja
Review №69

Fun,friendly stuff.

Wi
Review №70

Nice food and people

Ki
Review №71

The food was great. Our waiter, Sal, was awesome... very helpful and friendly.

Ch
Review №72

The server and busters were decent but the hostess was incapable of doing just about anything and the food was only ok for the prices they are asking.

Ra
Review №73

I was out of the Bay Area for 20 years.It was so nice to discover the Three Flames is still a great place for dinner!!!Excellent food fantastic staff

Ri
Review №74

I was here for a banquet party. The food was very good, even the salad was excellent and this was all served buffett style. Usually you can expect to lose some quality during a buffett dinner but not in this case.I would very much like to try this place out for dinner and see how good the food is when made specifically for me.

Ra
Review №75

Prime beef french dip is one of best I ever had. Fairly quiet, good for conversations.

mr
Review №76

Catered event in banquet room. Extremely average. Not bad just not good.😶

Pa
Review №77

We had a SIRS meeting here. Good service and good food.

An
Review №78

The best calimari Dore in town. Service was excellent. The food perfectly cooked to perfection. Cant wait to visit there again.

Be
Review №79

Great place. It was clean and prompt service. Food tasted great.

Be
Review №80

I havent had a chance to try the food yet, but the lounge is a very nice place to sit and socialize. The drinks can be a little pricey, but the staff makes up for it in hospitality.

Do
Review №81

Great service and hospitality. Great food

Do
Review №82

Love That Place, there Branch Buffet is too Die For!. Best in the County!. Don.

Da
Review №83

I am only able to review the lounge and its Sunday karaoke night, which is friendly and full of very talented people. It has a big crowd of regulars, who know and love each other quite a bit.

Ja
Review №84

The staff is super friendly and funny, the food is super good, and not to mention that karaoke night on Sundays from 8-12 pm is an absolute hoot

Al
Review №85

Food was excellent.service was good.Nice place for a night out.

Re
Review №86

Great restaurant. Reminds me of the Towne Oak!

Jo
Review №87

Perfect for date

Ne
Review №88

Great music by DJ. A nice mix.

Ni
Review №89

Good food. Salad dressing real nice.

Iv
Review №90

A preferred site for American food. Great place to relax, people watch, eat good food or all the above.

Wh
Review №91

A fav spot for tasty American food. ill return with my friends. food is similar to a cafe in indianapolis i loved.

Ch
Review №92

Enjoyed the event, food, and service.

Ma
Review №93

Food is good. Pricey. Afternoon more for the local Senior crowd. Think 1940s decor.

Mi
Review №94

Food and service is ok.

ro
Review №95

I loved it great service and great steak.

Pe
Review №96

Good music, friendly people, great service.Highly recommend.

Ma
Review №97

Great place! Food was good. They have a dance floor and bar.

Do
Review №98

Excellent food, My steak was cooked perfectly, seasoned nice. My wifes Seafood pasta was more seafood than pasta.

Ro
Review №99

My wife and I have been here 3 times since May. The first 2 times, everything was awesome. Unfortunately, the last time the waitress was a little snotty, the portions were noticeable smaller and the quality of the food had diminished. I had a piece of broccoli with a stalk on it so big, I was not sure whether I should climb it or eat it.

Ma
Review №100

Great food and awsome service...

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  • Address:1547 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, United States
  • Site:http://3flamesrestaurant.com/
  • Phone:+1 408-269-3133
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Steak house
Working hours
  • Monday:4–9pm
  • Tuesday:4–9pm
  • Wednesday:4–8pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:4–8pm
  • Saturday:4–8pm
  • Sunday:4–8pm
Service options
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great dessert:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
Dining options
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
Amenities
  • High chairs:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Romantic:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Dinner reservations recommended:Yes
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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