BlueFire Lounge

I didn't have much appetite last night so I ordered half portion of the tuna tataki from the Eat Well Menu plus a side of broccolini. The tuna was great but I didn't care for the pickled daikon and carrot, as I prefer fresh daikon and carrots a lot more. Tonight my appetite was better so I ordered the pan seared salmon that came with 2 sides. I don't get collard greens in the San Francisco bay area so I chose that and broccolini again. It was very good.

If you need the definition of captive customers, look no further. You arrive late from the airport and it's dark and you don't have a car. You could cross a road and get to Denny's but you might risk your life.So you go to blue fire and you pray you don't get something terrible. You don't. You just get mediocre food at high prices and it takes a while to get to your table. Better than no food.

2 thumbs and 2 big toes down! If I could, I'd give more down votes. Stayed in this hotel over the weekend due to necessity. Had my dog and didn't want to go far. I thought...I could try the restaurant downstairs! I called and there was no answer and it went to the front desk. I asked to be transferred to the restaurant. I was transferred only to sit on the phone ring after ring! I decided to walk my happy ass downstairs to see what was up and I stood at the bar for about 5 minutes with no acknowledgement. Cool! I reached for anyone that looked like they worked there and asked if someone could take an order. They informed me that it would be closer to 45 minutes to PLACE AN ORDER!!! Wtf, man?? Nah. Never again.

I had the misfortune of being stuck in Dallas for a week, but luckily I was stuck somewhere with pretty darn good food. The Blue Fire Grill is a lovely establishment that serves great southwest fare; one which can easily meet all my client entertainment needs (although luckily, I didn't have any this trip). I had the soup of the day - which thanks to sleep deprivation, I can't remember what it was... only that it was "cream" based (or more appropriately, butter based). It was yummy, and after the first sip, I knew I must prepare myself to feel my artery clogging as the buttery goodness infiltrates my blood stream... oooo yeah. To stay with the heart attack theme, I skipped the salad and ordered the southwest fillet stake... sooo good to eat, sooo bad for your heart.... not to mention bad for my carbon neutrality (something about Texas - when I'm back, I somehow revert back to the "carbon-foot-what?" way of thinkin'). My one gripe is that they forgot to bring me my rolls (but they did give me creamy butter, which I ended up eating straight up, 'cause I'm weird like that - I LOVE butter)... the only thing that could have completed this meal of death was a couple of strips of bacon wrapped around the stake. Seriously, I need to stop going to Texas.

Three Star food with Four Star service. The food was just okay and nothing special. Our service was very good and when they forgot my main course (pizza) he gave me a drink on him. I had a calamari appetizer that was very bland and my margarita pizza was nothing to write home about. My coworker had wings and a pizza and he also thought it was just okay. The atmosphere is good and it's a great place to grab and drink and watch a game. As far as dinner, I would look elsewhere.

Had the seared tuna with bok choy over rice find it quite delicious couple that with Jim Beam and Coke and a pleasant wait staff you have the makings for a nice dinner

Pleasantly surprised. Nice server, good service and good GF choices. My husband had the wings, and I had the brisket on GF toast; well presented, good flavors, and ample portions. Pricing in line for the area, and comfortable atmosphere. Was not expecting much when we arrived - but left with a full stomach, and a smile on our face. Would say a 'hidden gem'.

Ice cold Shiner Bock at the bar was perfect. Cobb Salad was excellent. Texas Nachos were weak. Big pile of good crispy tortilla chips, good guacamole, but not nearly enough cheese. The brisket on top was too sweet. This dish would be much better with triple cheese and none of this overly sweet beef. Pleasant but pokey service.

The breakfast buffet here is pretty phenomenal. High quality stuff. And I'm not even into breakfast food.Since we've been staying at this hotel for a seminar, I've been eating at this place pretty much every day on this trip - that's REALLY uncommon for me, as I normally like to get out and explore... Just didnt have time on this trip!Surprisingly, the bbq brisket at their BBQ Buffet was even more tender than the brisket at the local "famous" BBQ spot - Hard Eight. I was sooo pleasantly surprised! Legit.

Best steak I've ever eaten , including any steakhouse that specializes in meat . It was enough for two but somehow I managed to eat every morsel . It was cooked perfectly and my guess is that it was anywhere between 1 to 1 1/2 pounds in total . I'll post a picture if I can . Superb ! It was a New York steak. I'm sure the filet mignon is good too. The entire plate was delicious and thoughtfully seasoned