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Flaming Torch Restaurant
“No matter where you are in the New Orleans area, come enjoy the delicious French cuisine menu that native New Orleanians and visitors love.
Just off world-famous Magazine Street, stop in for an afternoon lunch or cocktail, then walk down Magazine Street to shop in the eclectic stores.
Our evening menu has earned us the Top 20 New Orleans restaurants in the renowned Gambit Weekly. We are honored to be part of the reason many people visit New Orleans, the food!!
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(10)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(31)
- romantic(26)
- special occasion(26)
- fit for foodies(23)
- notable wine list(12)
- good for groups(4)
Flaming Torch Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not as good as expected
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We made reservations for Mother's Day Brunch but was given a Mothers Day dinner menu at 11:00. The food was ok but for the price you would expect more. Service was below average. This will be the last time we go to the Flaming Torch. With so many better options I don't see how this resturant can survive."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Dont Get the Redfish
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we had a horrific experience on mother's day. the restaurant was understaffed on this day. it took over 2 hours to get our main course. we were a party of 3. when we were seated upstairs there were no other tables occupied. we saw larger groups come in, eat and leave while we still waited for our food. the oyster starter was good and arrived on time. it then took hours for our main courses to arrive. when it arrived, the redfish had that bad fishy taste that you dont want in a fish dish. we will not go back. the waitress was a mess, rushing back and forth, flinging things on the floor, even wiped her hands on our table cloth at one point. if you go: don't get the redfish and don't let them sit you upstairs (you are likely to be forgotten)."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is absolutely one of my favorite local restaurants ! There is nothing about it that isn't uniquitely New Orleans . I feel like I'm dining in France! The food is fresh and original while keeping with tradition! Truly a neighborhood gem......."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Flaming Torch never disappoints
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Flaming Torch never disappoints. The duck was prepared perfectly, and the white chocolate bread pudding with rum sauce was memorable. Bravo."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
More Snooty than Substance
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but the portions very small. There was only one vegatable to choose from on the entire menu. My entree included "potatoes" which turned out to be one (1) small new potatoe cut into four pieces, four (4) asparagus and a half (1/2) fillet of fish. Prices are high for the portion of food served. There was definitely nothing outstanding or distinguishing about the food to satisfy me with the price and portion size."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic
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Review 6 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superior in every respect.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Superior in every respect. Six stars?"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, service was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great, service was ok, drinks were so-so (my sazerac was served in a shot glass), and the wine list looked great (brought our own bottle)."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2012
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Review 8 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Flaming Torch-
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was so disappointed in my recent visit to Flaming Torch! The appetizers were great but our $30+ entrees were mediocre. I ordered the steak medium-rare and it came to the table burnt and dry. My asparagus were wilted, discolored and resembled canned asparagus. the waiter was not attentive and had an arrogant tone. I've been to this place once before and was impressed by how delicious the food was. After this experience I will not be returning. If your food cost so much you should be able to replicate the same quality of food each and every time. Oh and always reserve a table downstairs!!!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service were both
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service were both excellent. Ambiance was also very good. Will definitely return. Portion sizes also good."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2004
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Highly Recommended
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Flaming Torch is one of our favorite restaurants and it hasn't let us down yet!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
PHENOMENAL
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took a friend here for Valentine's Day, and neither of us could have been more impressed. There was a limited menu that day, but what they offered was delicious. We ordered the escargot and scallops, both of which had these great sauces. The bread pudding was awesome as well."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good true French food,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very good true French food, as opposed to Creole or Cajun. Nice quiet intimate space."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I had a wonderful
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My friend and I had a wonderful time at this restaurant. The food was very good, not outstanding. My only criticism would be that the best thing about the Caesar Salad was the parmesan cracker and the anchovies were very slimy. Also, the white chocolate bread pudding tasted more like plain old bread pudding, and not in a good way. I loved my Redfish entrée, although it was small and I only received one asparagus spear. My friend really enjoyed the Coffee-encrusted Lamb Chops and it was quite a large portion. Really nice waiter, who had good suggestions, and was very non intrusive."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The Good and the Bad
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"THE GOOD: Lovely Atmosphere; our 2nd waiter ; generally good food; quiet enough to have a discussion with table-mates.
THE BAD:long wait between 1st and 2nd courses (45 mins); Waiter didn't know much about the wines. I requested a Pinot Noir.He told me all of their Pinot Noirs were "watery" and I should have a full-bodied Cab-said he'd come back when I'd decided. I ordered a Pinot Noir that I was familiar with. (not watery by the way) It was served too warm in an improper glass -after he forgot it for 20 mins. My fillet and the potatoes that it was perched on weren't hot enough. The BBQ shrimp were good but a small order for an entree. Our first waiter disappeared with no explanation; Manager was totally unresponsive to our concerns"
THE BAD:long wait between 1st and 2nd courses (45 mins); Waiter didn't know much about the wines. I requested a Pinot Noir.He told me all of their Pinot Noirs were "watery" and I should have a full-bodied Cab-said he'd come back when I'd decided. I ordered a Pinot Noir that I was familiar with. (not watery by the way) It was served too warm in an improper glass -after he forgot it for 20 mins. My fillet and the potatoes that it was perched on weren't hot enough. The BBQ shrimp were good but a small order for an entree. Our first waiter disappeared with no explanation; Manager was totally unresponsive to our concerns"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
GREAT FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Service and food were exceptional! Would highly recommend this place to others!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
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Review 16 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was spotty and pushy,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was spotty and pushy, food was over priced and mediocre at best. Will not go back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 17 for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hidden Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great uptown eatery with a terrific menu and superb food and service."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Flaming Torch Restaurant
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate