FLINT by Baltaire

So we made a rookie mistake at first and came in the back and didn't realize they had valet. The area is under construction so we got slightly lost by the fences but once we got to the front, the friendly hostess welcomed us and let us know for next time they offer complimentary valet in the front.We were briefly greeted by our server Eric who was super friendly and gave us some good recommendations. The ambiance was darker and surprisingly loud for not crowded but it was a welcoming atmosphere . They have a large drink menu but we decided to opt out of alcohol this night. We started with the short rib hummus and it was definitely delicious. We ended up ordering some veggies on the side to dip in it also. It was good but nothing to die for. We also started with some oysters and those were super meaty and clean. Would definitely have gotten these again. Then followed the spicy lamb meatballs and the filet mignon.The spicy lamb meatballs were delicious! Not to strong of a lamb flavor but I love lamb so I may be biased. The bread it came with was really good also, my partner thought one of her pieces was a little too burnt for her but it had great taste that went with the lamb and the sauce. The filet mignon was cooked PERFECTLY. Crust was great on it, super tender. The potatoes it came with also were great soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. We then got talked into dessert (which was pretty easy to talk me into it) . We had the warm donuts. It was so good! One thing I wish they did was give more of the Turkish coffee mousse that it came with!Eric did a good job at spacing the food out also to not feel rushed. Which led to an awesome experience. Overall , attentive and welcoming staff, good food, fresh flavors. I would definitely come back to this place and try more food!

Our family had a birthday celebration for a party of 5 and we were all impressed. Great ambiance and interior decor. We parked in the garage which was quite a maze and took a little while to find our way down to the entrance to the restaurant. Tip: utilize the valet services in the front & bring your parking ticket as they validate.Eric was our server. He was great and answered our questions and offered his recommendations which we were happy with. Appetizers: artichoke hummus w/homemade pita and grilled octopus were both excellent. The grilled octopus was so good that I ended up having it as my main entree. My husband had the lamb chops (4 chops) which he stated he would return to Flint for the same dish. Overall...the table was happy with their entree choices. Food presentation for all dishes were lovely. Desert: burnt basque cheesecake was yummy. The donuts were ok, would probably try something else.Overall, we would return for the vibes, service, and food. Hopefully the rooftop will be open soon as we would like to chill up there w/the cool views and maybe the construction will be less. Hi

Stopped by Flint for a quick drink after we had dinner at another restaurant. Once we entered the restaurant, saw the beautiful decor, bar, glanced at the dishes that were being served to the other patrons we regretted going to the other restaurant Sat at the bar, read the food / drink menu and now know we need to come back for dinner.

FLINT! Thank you for the wonderful birthday dinner and for accommodating my friends and I. The process to book the reservation was super easy and the staff was able to upgrade the reservation via the phone. The service was immaculate and our server was great. The food is always top tier and the restaurant wasnt too crowded which made my table the loudest but overall I love Flint and the space is always so wonderfully dimmed. I ordered the Caesar gem salad and also the scallops--- soooo good. Also the dirty martinis are also amazing! Thank you FLINT!

Service was on the slow and inattentive side. Maybe because we were there after 8. Food was mostly good. Birthday note on reso was ignored by server.

We came to Flint to celebrate our anniversary. I'd marked this on my Open Table reservation and I was super impressed: the restaurant reached out to me ahead of time to ask how many years we'd be celebrating. They made a big deal out of congratulating us repeatedly, offering us free champagne, dessert etc. They even had a sweet card on the table for us. It was all very considerate of them and very much appreciated. My husband and I were thinking the same thing tonight: salad and a kebab. He ordered the Flint Chopped Salad and Honey-Harissa Chicken Kebab. I had the Little Gem Caesar Salad and Filet Mignon Kebab. My salad was underwhelming. It had a lot of bitter lettuce, the breadcrumbs were tiny so you couldn't really taste them, and the cheese was almost nonexistent. I felt pretty let down by that, but the Filet Kebab made up for it. The meat was three large, delectable chunks of prime beef. They were cooked perfectly and very flavorful. Our server had suggested putting the very pungent sauce on the side which was a great call. That way you could control how much you want to dip. Speaking of our server, JP was so wonderful. He approached us with a huge, welcoming smile and could not have been any sweeter all night. He gave us great suggestions and of course, offered the freebies for our anniversary. We enjoyed the cheesecake for dessert and then JP wished us many more happy years together. We appreciated the excellent service here.

I try to keep with actual food reviews but I just needed to share this experience:I made a reservation for 2 groups of 6 for my birthday and asked if we could be sat near each other. Was told it wasn't guaranteed, and I get it. I thought the place was small and sometimes it's difficult. Then we get sat at the 2 furthest table in the whole restaurant. My golly, I've been in the business for 10 years before as hostess and waitress, and it is not that hard to try. When my friend asked the manager about the situation and what can be done she shrugged and said "I said it wasn't guaranteed." We walked back and forth to talk with each other and would see open tables for 30+ min a time. You can't tell me no one could've tried to put our table on the same side of the restaurant at the least. We had other activities planned after dinner and making a reservation for an event wasn't worth our money if we didn't plan on being there even a full 2 hours ($1500 minimum + 15% total in service fees and taxes + 20% gratuity).The oysters were the best part and they weren't even consistent (some were super briny so someone didn't try the salt water before adding to it). The experience was so distasteful it ruined I barely remember the food. It was better that we didn't book the event; at the end of the night, you're here for aesthetics, the view if you're upstairs, and ok food. A lot of potential here but poor management can easily run it to the ground. Worth a 1 time try but go at your own risk.

Service was outstanding. Everyone was super friendly and some of the best service I have gotten at a restaurant recently. Good Happy hour options! All the food was super delicious. They also have unique options such as the octopus which was very tasty. There is a parking garage next to the restaurant or there is a valet option.

Place was not as big as I thought it would be but it felt very cozy. Food was pretty good, the bone marrow was awesome! But what made the dining experience very enjoyable was our waiter Eric. He was very attentive, engaging, upbeat and he just had a wonderful presence about him. The only negative was the construction that was going on. If you park in the wrong side of the garage, you will get a bit lost. It was like walking thru a maze. They do have complimentary valet parking as an option.

We just left (a group of 7) and it was the most fun and enjoyable meal we've had in awhile. We tried so many unique apps, ordered dinner, tried multiple desserts, enjoyed a couple wines. All fantastic. Our server Jenna was perfection. We never had to ask for anything, she was on top of it, explaining everything along the way. Highly recommend. We will for sure be back.