Unfortunately have to write this review as have usually had a lovely experience at Flatiron. Last night arrived at 8:15 and was seated. We were waiting for two others to arrive but ordered drinks and an appetizer while waiting. Our friends arrived at 8:35, seated and settled into look at the menu. As the waiter returned and we were going to give our order, he informed us that the kitchen and bar are now closed. Stunned given there were people at the bar and eating their meals, we asked why. He said maybe because we're not busy. We asked if the manager/owner could explain as they should have told us it was last orders if closing teh kitchen early. The waiter returned saying they were just closed. Finally the owner came over and said he was busy talking with friends and that he decided to close early and we can go. Not sure what is going on for a restaurant owner to ignore customers, close early in their face with no rationale or warning, even the waiter didn't know until we put in an order. The restaurant is open usually to 9pm on a Thursday. Upon leaving the owner was back behind the bar chatting with his friends who i guess are more important than other customers. I gave one last request to why he would treat customers this way and expect them to return. He said he didn't care. Maybe it's a bad night for him for some reason. But it's not a way to keep locals supporting your restaurant. Again, we've had lovely service from Jessica who wasnt there last night. maybe something is wrong and it's an aberration but it's hard to see ever returning. Sadly, Craig lost some good ongoing local business. Beware folks.