It began in Africa…
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Fire! South Africans are obsessed with it. It’s a cooking staple as common as flour or rice. You’re not having a proper meal until you’ve lit up a few logs and singed meat on their screeching hot embers. In South Africa, a “braai”, the local version of a barbecue, is a cultural phenomenon as popular as rugby. The locals take their braais very seriously: good wood, big hunks of meat, cooked properly over fire. Here at Flame we emulate the Braai with searing hot specialised grills, charring the edges to perfection and producing the aroma around town that leads your nose to Flame. Read on if you want to know more about us and our story.
World Famous in Queenstown
Ribs are our hero, succulent, juicy and addictive but of course our steaks are where we stand apart. Our cocktails and wine list are extensive with many local award winning wines and hand crafted signature cocktails. Flame has a casual, intimate ambience with an open kitchen and balcony overlooking Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables Mountain Range, a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the magic of Queenstown.
We didn't start the fire, but this man did!
Grant ‘Sunny' Sneddon – a Durban local – dreamt of bringing the smoky flavours of his native Braai to his adopted home of Queenstown.
In 2008 Grant, his wife Dawn and their mate Colin – all South African expats – opened Flame and made that dream a reality.Serious about meat from the beginning, Grant developed his own, hand-made sauces to bring out the most succulent flavours on the grill. Since that very first night, Flame's Ribs and Steak have gone on to become a Queenstown tradition and a favourite with locals and visitors. Grant was tragically taken from us in 2012 but over the many years that have passed and the hundreds and thousands of steaks later, we’re honoured to keep Grant's flame burning bright.Join us in raising a glass to Grant – Yeeeebo bru!
"This fantastic place never fails to please. This is a definite “must do” while in Queenstown. The food is superb! The staff are terrific. They are super attentive but not to the point that they are annoying. They tune in to the needs of their diners. The service is as quick or as laid back as you require. The ribs are their signature dish and are incredible, but so are the Tiger Prawns and the Salmon, and not to mention the cheesy garlic bread. You can take a chance and walk in and the staff will do their best to find you a table but there’s no guarantees. It’s best to book a day ahead, especially on weekends. It’s an amazing place to dine, you will not be disappointed."
Travelbugs, Western Australia
