Best team. Best food. Best ambiance. Cannot wait to be back and sit outdoors in their beautiful parklet!
Stephanie
The food was amazing and really enjoyed everything we ordered. The only complaint I had was the restaurant is cold because servers are constantly going in and out the door to service the parklet. It really made the dining experience chilly.
Sara
Terrific neighborhood restaurant with vegan and gluten free options. Creative and tasty ingredient combinations. Excellent cheerful service and a casual atmosphere but offering a special experience!
Elan
Excellent menu and food was great with many vegetarian options if you have any in your party. Service was a little on the slower side, but very nice.
madison
One of the best meals and services I have received in a long time! Very kind staff at the bar, wonderfully curated appetizers and meals, and a cozy space to eat in. Highly recommend!
Recommended dishes: Cheese Bread, Japanese Sweet Potato Tostones with Spicy Blood Orange-Ginger Glaze
Ruta
The food was delicious and very flavorful. The staff was very friendly, and the ambience was very welcoming!
Heather
If you're looking for a gluten-free restaurant with absolutely AMAZING food, AMAZING ambience, and an even more AMAZING staff? This is it! We couldn't possibly say enough good things about Firefly, A+ across the board, we can't wait to go back!
Gemma Boothroyd
Goddamn this place is a gem. If you’re gluten-free, Firefly will become your favourite restaurant in the city. If you’re gluten-full, I reckon it still will too :)
For starters, the atmosphere here is very warm and cozy. Perfect for a fall evening. The art and eccentric ornaments/details don’t go unnoticed. I really appreciate how this doesn’t just feel like a restaurant — it’s almost like an extension of your own home (just with awe-striking gluten-free food.)
Which brings me to… the gluten-free food.
Fried chicken?! I mean… how?! This was my first fried chicken ever, and it did not disappoint. It also exceeded my boyfriend’s expectations (who loves the gluten) — so you know it’s good.
The squash dish was exceptional — so too were the sweet potatoes.
But the cherry on top of it all was the brownie with cornflakes and vanilla ice custard… I haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since.
It’s a 99.9% gluten free menu, asides from 1 side of bread which can be swapped for cornbread (if I’m recalling correctly) so BASICALLY it’s HEAVEN ON EARTH
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bruce
We're from Santa Cruz but make a point of stopping in at Firefly every time we come through San Francisco. For those restricted to vegetarian/pescatarian diets, you can have a field day here. I'm not an expert on wine, but the wine list always looks strong to me too. Treat yourself!
Alice
Really happy with this restaurant. I have quite a bit of restrictions and they were extremely accommodating. This is the first time it wasn't an issue or an annoyance to edit the menu. Food was delicious from starters to the desert. The crew was amazing also, professional, efficient and helpful. Can't wait to go back.
Thank you for another fabulous meal, cozy atmosphere, and terrific service! The food is so delicious, and the fact that it is gluten-free, and some dishes even Vegan, is such a huge benefit that is so appreciated! We have been going to Firefly for decades and are so happy they are still thriving. We will be back soon!
Dakota Crow
Hands down, top food I’ve had and on top of it all was gluten free. I’m GF and the fact I had options outside of changing the bun, or just a burger is first win but I had fried chicken, gravy, Mac and cheese, bread and they weren’t subs it was just their menu. Sammy was an INCREDIBLE waitress and took care of us and added to the evening. It was all so filling and for the atmosphere and food it was fairly priced. We are visiting but would 100% go back, it was delish! You must go. And she brought a blanket out for us since we sat in their outdoor seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Fireflied Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Peas and Carrots, Cheese Bread, Japanese Sweet Potato Tostones with Spicy Blood Orange-Ginger Glaze, Onion Jam
Pam
Creative and high quality — we eat here all the time so tried some new things that were AMAZING. Shrimp and grits, eggplant escalope, and sweet potato kugel were yummy and satisfying. Olive oil pistachio cake was so good. Love this place.
Seo-yun
Had a lovely time at Firefly Restaurant! The food was delicious, and the young lady who served us was so sweet and attentive, making the whole experience even better. The cozy, romantic vibe was perfect—can’t wait to come back!
Best team. Best food. Best ambiance. Cannot wait to be back and sit outdoors in their beautiful parklet!
The food was amazing and really enjoyed everything we ordered. The only complaint I had was the restaurant is cold because servers are constantly going in and out the door to service the parklet. It really made the dining experience chilly.
Terrific neighborhood restaurant with vegan and gluten free options. Creative and tasty ingredient combinations. Excellent cheerful service and a casual atmosphere but offering a special experience!
Excellent menu and food was great with many vegetarian options if you have any in your party. Service was a little on the slower side, but very nice.
One of the best meals and services I have received in a long time! Very kind staff at the bar, wonderfully curated appetizers and meals, and a cozy space to eat in. Highly recommend!
Recommended dishes: Cheese Bread, Japanese Sweet Potato Tostones with Spicy Blood Orange-Ginger Glaze
The food was delicious and very flavorful. The staff was very friendly, and the ambience was very welcoming!
If you're looking for a gluten-free restaurant with absolutely AMAZING food, AMAZING ambience, and an even more AMAZING staff? This is it! We couldn't possibly say enough good things about Firefly, A+ across the board, we can't wait to go back!
Goddamn this place is a gem. If you’re gluten-free, Firefly will become your favourite restaurant in the city. If you’re gluten-full, I reckon it still will too :)
For starters, the atmosphere here is very warm and cozy. Perfect for a fall evening. The art and eccentric ornaments/details don’t go unnoticed. I really appreciate how this doesn’t just feel like a restaurant — it’s almost like an extension of your own home (just with awe-striking gluten-free food.)
Which brings me to… the gluten-free food.
Fried chicken?! I mean… how?! This was my first fried chicken ever, and it did not disappoint. It also exceeded my boyfriend’s expectations (who loves the gluten) — so you know it’s good.
The squash dish was exceptional — so too were the sweet potatoes.
But the cherry on top of it all was the brownie with cornflakes and vanilla ice custard… I haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since.
It’s a 99.9% gluten free menu, asides from 1 side of bread which can be swapped for cornbread (if I’m recalling correctly) so BASICALLY it’s HEAVEN ON EARTH
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We're from Santa Cruz but make a point of stopping in at Firefly every time we come through San Francisco. For those restricted to vegetarian/pescatarian diets, you can have a field day here. I'm not an expert on wine, but the wine list always looks strong to me too. Treat yourself!
Really happy with this restaurant. I have quite a bit of restrictions and they were extremely accommodating. This is the first time it wasn't an issue or an annoyance to edit the menu. Food was delicious from starters to the desert. The crew was amazing also, professional, efficient and helpful. Can't wait to go back.
Restaurantji Recommends
Perfectly executed from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thank you for another fabulous meal, cozy atmosphere, and terrific service! The food is so delicious, and the fact that it is gluten-free, and some dishes even Vegan, is such a huge benefit that is so appreciated! We have been going to Firefly for decades and are so happy they are still thriving. We will be back soon!
Hands down, top food I’ve had and on top of it all was gluten free. I’m GF and the fact I had options outside of changing the bun, or just a burger is first win but I had fried chicken, gravy, Mac and cheese, bread and they weren’t subs it was just their menu. Sammy was an INCREDIBLE waitress and took care of us and added to the evening. It was all so filling and for the atmosphere and food it was fairly priced. We are visiting but would 100% go back, it was delish! You must go. And she brought a blanket out for us since we sat in their outdoor seating
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Famous Fireflied Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Peas and Carrots, Cheese Bread, Japanese Sweet Potato Tostones with Spicy Blood Orange-Ginger Glaze, Onion Jam
Creative and high quality — we eat here all the time so tried some new things that were AMAZING. Shrimp and grits, eggplant escalope, and sweet potato kugel were yummy and satisfying. Olive oil pistachio cake was so good. Love this place.
Had a lovely time at Firefly Restaurant! The food was delicious, and the young lady who served us was so sweet and attentive, making the whole experience even better. The cozy, romantic vibe was perfect—can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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