Blue Flame

Love the veggie options Love the customer service Love the ambience Love a black woman walking in her purpose These cooks can cook! The place is impressively clean

Blue flame has great reviews so I was expecting everything to be on point. I approached the front near the hot bar and there was no clear sign of where to order. The server informed me that I could start near the sides to order. They have dozens of food options on the hot bar to choose. I selected collard greens, Mac and cheese and turkey wings. Each plate comes with a cornbread muffin. The greens were sweet (not my preference). The Mac and cheese was cheesy and creamy but not flavorful. Lastly the turkey wings were very tender but not quite seasoned to my liking. Overall the music was nice and the food options were plentiful. The down part was after I finished my food and I went to the restroom. There was no soap available to wash my hands. How are the employees washing their hands after they use the restroom? I was immediately grossed out and left.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Blue Flame in Tampa, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. This black-owned soul food restaurant truly knows how to deliver comfort food at its finest.The highlight of my meal was the meatloaf, which was perfectly seasoned and incredibly flavorful. Each bite was tender and packed with a delicious, savory taste that felt like a warm hug. The side dishes were just as impressive. The cabbage was cooked to perfection, with just the right amount of seasoning to complement its natural flavor. The yellow rice was fluffy and wonderfully fragrant, and the candy yams were a delightful blend of sweet and spice, melting in my mouth with every bite.To top it all off, I indulged in a slice of their red velvet cake. It was simply divine - moist, rich, and topped with a creamy frosting that was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The Blue Flame offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect spot for a hearty meal. I highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for authentic and delicious soul food in Tampa. You won't be disappointed!

This place got decent soul food. I got two lunch special fried wing and fried fish. I picked yellow rice, white rice collard green and candy yam. both sides were delicious and she added the sauce from oxtail in the rice so it would become more moist, what a good idea! The chicken wings and fried fish, ere all good . the lunch special came with a corn bread . The service was polite and fast . the sitting area looks clean and open . the lunch. Special is such a good deal - to fill up a stomach with chicken, meatloaf or fish for under $10 , not bad at all!

Heard about this place on TikTok and decided to try while I was visiting Tampa. The yelp stated they were open but arriving it's temporarily closed.

We usually pick up from here for a soul food dinner after church or work every Sunday. Today's macaroni & cheese (y) was tasty & as someone once stated it can be too much so & The cabbage was perfectly steamed,l; now let's review my wings cooked in a mushroom gravy-keeping in mind, that soups & gravies tend to be high in sodium already & couple that with a Chef who is heavy with the salt box. In Jamaican runes, curries & seasonings are heavily used, so what happens when using domestic spices it can result to overpowering, over salted dishes. The hub noted this is not the 1-2 time as he & workers have ran into the "salt dilemma". We want to continue to support this establishment however, tossing $$$ meals or risking hypertension is not in the plan. I'm hoping someone convinces cooks to let the customers add salt if needed & just stick with their other delicious seasonings.

First time trying this spot since being home on a visit. I would for sure go back. I enjoyed my curry goat and my wife enjoyed her curry chicken. The salmon and spinach rice were good as well! The beef Pattie's are homemade and was a perfect breakfast the next morning.We ordered pickup and were told 25 mins. When we arrived the food was ready and they were ready to check us out. Nice friendly service from the staff and there is a parking lot close by.

If you're looking for a soul Food spot, I would definitely recommend spacious restaurant with a buffet style layout so service is quick choose to dine in or out & I definitely enjoyed my food. I had the baked rib platter and I also got a turkey wing platter. Yummmm

The food and service were really good. I've been looking for a soul food place in the area and this did not disappoint. I'll have to stop and try something else soon but the baked chicken, greens and Mac and cheese were good.

Located in the strip mall with Atomic Tattoos there is plenty of parking available outside. Inside the restaurant there are lots of booth and table options of your choice. You order at the counter and is set-up cafeteria style so you see the food that is available but you can order off the menu with most protein choices made to order. Meals are on the pricier side in my opinion but you get a lot of food! Meals are served with rice and 2 other sides of your choice. I got the Mac and cheese which was creamy and cheesy as well as the greens which were prepared perfectly and not soggy. I got the fried chicken which I thought would be a breast or thigh but it's wings instead-a few drums and flats. The chicken was made to order so came out piping hot and fresh but you obviously had to wait for them to prepare it but it didn't take too long. If you come early enough they have a variety of cake slices for dessert but they were sold out by the time I was in for dinner. Overall I would return!