Great food and atmosphere! My husband and I will be back. The service was terrific! We enjoyed the atmosphere.

Went here on a first date, ordered drinks at the bar and some fries / Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls! All of it was amazing. Tonya at the bar was great, and it was super busy, but everything was in sync, and the scene was popping off. Please get the Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls if you go here. read more

Came here for dinner recently and had an OK experience, but there were a few problems with the service and the food. First, I made a reservation for 7 PM on Saturday so we could go shopping and then grab dinner afterwards. I understand that a lot of other people probably had a similar approach, but I was disappointed that the restaurant was running behind and we were seated about 20 minutes late. That being said, I heard the hostess tell a group of 4 people without a reservation that their wait time would be 3 and a half hours (!). Of course, that group immediately walked out, but that's pretty crazy, especially because I think the restaurant was closing at 11 PM. While we were waiting to be seated, we grabbed a table in the bar area and ordered a drink. The staff member who took our order was nice but it did take longer than expected to get the drinks, probably because it was so busy. They may need to hire more staff to handle the onslaught of customers, I guess :) Anyway, eventually we were seated in a booth, and the dinner commenced! Our server was nice but was pretty absent throughout our meal, which was a little frustrating. The beer menu had an OK selection, although time for a little rant: I was a little confused by the "By the handle" and "By the neck" categorizations. Of course I kind of intuitively knew this meant draft and bottled beer, but "by the handle" is such a weird way of describing draft beer to me, since you have handles of liquor, etc. My wife pointed out that the "handle" in this case was referring to the handle used to pour the draft beer, in case anyone else didn't immediately get it :) The complimentary bread and butter was pretty decent, so we were off to a good start food-wise. I ordered a "small" Caesar as an appetizer and then got a burger and fries for my entree, while my wife also got the Caesar and the garlic sirloin with mashed potatoes as her entree. I put "small" in quotes because it was actually pretty darn big. I chose not to finish it since I wanted to save room for my entree :) It wasn't bad, though. Eventually (things were slow!), our entrees arrived. My burger and fries were OK, but the fries were unfortunately lukewarm. My wife didn't like her steak because of the intense "smoky" flavor, and it was also supposed to be garlicky, and it definitely wasn't :) I took a bite! The mashed potatoes were decent. Overall, the downsides outweighed the positives for me at Firebirds. I can't imagine coming back here, but if a friend really wanted to hit it up, I wouldn't complain too much :) read more

Considering that we had a large group, we had a great time. Our food came out in a timely manner and the waiter was excellent. Our was amazing and piping hot. The restaurant was clean and very kids friendly. I will definitely return. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Smokehouse Burger* - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Came to this location for a book club meetup. The thing that stuck out the most was the service. We had 6 people, not a huge party, but enough. But the service was beyondddddd slow. It seemed like everyone around us was getting their food before us who had ordered after us. There were some mistakes with drinks, a few of us ordered the Hail Mary's and received regular bloody Mary's instead. That led to needing the charge to be adjusted once the bill came. Some girls did not want to order a second round of drinks because they felt like it would take too long. Now the food was actually very delicious, so it sucks that the service was pretty bad. Not sure if I'll be back to this location due to that and may try a different location instead. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Brunch burger and espresso martini - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Honey Garlic Chicken was soo good! Chicken was tender but there was a right amount of honey that blended well with the tomato's. Paired with Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and port mushrooms. The drinks are always good. read more

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I'm a longtime patron at this Firebirds and have enjoyed their regular menu, weekend brunch menu, and sat at a FireBar hightop for happy hour. The main dining room features tables offering kitchen views and booths that offer more privacy for those fireside conversations. Take a look behind the bar at their wine cellar. They have a floor-to-ceiling display of exquisite bottles. Choose your favorite wine region and ask your server for recs. You can't go wrong with their menu; there's a bit of everything: steaks, grilled fish, salads, pasta, burgers... I'm a big fan of their lemonade. I almost always order one when asked for my drink choice. The waitstaff are prompt and ensure each visit is satisfying. Thanks for all you do! read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Colorado Chicken Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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This place is a complete let down and it was my first and last time going here. Beware of extremely slow service and subpar food. I ordered a cheddar burger with steak seasoned fries except I swapped beef patty for crispy chicken. And I used UberEats app, but not for delivery, just for pickup. The app showed an estimate of 25 minutes. So wanting to pick up my burger at around 1:30pm for my lunch break, I placed an order a couple minutes after 1pm. I arrived exactly after 30 minutes of placing my order. It was Sunday, the place looked moderately busy but not crazy busy -- there were plenty of tables available and no one was waiting to be seated. Anyway, hostess checked on my order and said it'll be just a few minutes they are wrapping up with the burger. 10 minutes go by, 15 minutes, nothing. She checks again -- "they're almost done, sorry about the wait!". Another 15 minutes goes by and they finally bring out my order, an hour after I placed it, with original estimate of 25 minutes; so 35 minutes late. I take my order and leave the establishment, settle down at a table at the mall maybe 5 minutes later, if that. Fries are all soggy and lukewarm. You can tell they were sitting around for a hot minute. I did not see or taste any kind of seasoning on the fries, it was just plain salt. Burger... on the menu it says it comes with lettuce, tomato, red onion. Mine had none of that. It was dry bun, dry crispy chicken (chicken looked freshly cooked so I suppose hostess was not lying that they were working on a burger, I bet those fries were sitting in that container for at least 40 minutes), and a slice of cheese. Burger was extremely dry, unpleasant to eat, I couldn't finish it. Fries, again, were soggy; and again I opened container and started eating it in less than 5 minutes so it's not like it was me who kept it there for long. Bottom line, save yourself a hassle and dine elsewhere. Southpoint has plenty of other options. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I recently dined at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill with my family and was very disappointed with our experience. We spent about $125, but the food quality was poor. The tater tots were overcooked and greasy, and the replacement order had the same issue. My burger bun was extremely hard, and although it was replaced, the problem was not fully resolved. Additionally, the manager's response felt unprofessional and did not reflect the level of service I expected. This experience was very disappointing. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went here for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night. Made reservations on open table and we were seated as soon as we arrived. I did hear the people behind us walked in and there was an hour and a half wait. I would suggest making reservations. Our server Mitchell was extremely nice, we started off with the chimichurri shrimp as an appetizer. I ordered the ribeye medium and sides of broccoli and baked potato. The steak does only come with one side but I opted for two. The steak was seasoned well, but I did feel it was cooked medium well. The restaurant was that full, and it was very quiet, all the noise was at the bar; I think a game was on. All in all I would go back, but maybe I will try medium rare and it would be medium. read more

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Ordered the Grilled Chicken & mash potatoes last night via DoorDash & I love the way everything was packaged & it was super fresh. Would order from here again via door dash. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Yummy!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The only reason I'm giving this place 3 stars vs 5 is because a table booth in the corner had left their card, a gentleman picked up the check looked outside both doors and then handed it to another person up front. Instead of them putting the card away they held on to the card looked at it front and back and while she had the back turned the gentleman was writing in his guest book and left. The girl then pocketed the card. I didn't see either one of them give it to anyone else. But if you were a family or 4 with 2 young girls sat at a booth and you had an Amex card that might have been used after today. It was probably them. Also this guy was not associated with this table and neither was the girl. Both were younger, and slim. The girl had braids in a ponytail and glasses. She had a white or grey shirt on. Guy was in all black. I wouldn't trust them with my stuff just seeing that interaction. But on to my review: First time here. Had a reservation, was able to get seated immediately. Service was amazing, very friendly waitress. Cocktails were good, Philly egg rolls were good. Not something you'd expect from here but it's 2 egg rolls cut in half for $19 (expensive) not worth the price. But we're flavor wise good. Just not worth the price. Salmon and shrimp were good sauce flavorful, brocolli was crispy yet soft. Can't state the same for the rice, it was undercooked and dry. Not a fan. Parmesan mashed potatoes were good but they are dense. Caesar salads good. Chicken good. Crème brûlée cheesecake way by far the greatest thing to eat. The 3 entrees for $39 is a great deal. read more

Nice looking place, plenty of seating. We sat at the extra bar tables. After waiting a while we went to walk up to the bar for a drink- then our server showed up. Placed our drink and food order- took a while for each. The free bread was the best- crispy on the outside soft on the inside- served with actual soft butter. I had the Colorado Chicken salad- lettuce tasted a little dirty- chicken was good- mostly lettuce the toppings were scarce. Service was slow. read more

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This was my first visit to Firebirds, and we chose it because of its proximity to our hotel. Although the restaurant was nearly empty, it took longer than I expected for our party of four to be seated. Once we were seated, our waitress greeted us and was very friendly and attentive. I ordered the Colorado Chicken Salad while the others in my party chose the Parmesan-crusted chicken, which they raved about. My salad was plentiful and pretty good, but I did have one complaint: some of the chicken was rubbery and inedible. Despite that, I would definitely give Firebirds another try, as the service was good and the menu offered a comprehensive selection with plenty of options! read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Colorado Chicken Salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I ordered the ahi tuna salad today and when it arrived, I thought I tasted cheese or cream in the dressing. I notified the server that I was I had a dairy allergy (gives me GI issues). He took it back and returned the meal saying there was no dairy and it was OK. I ate part of it and felt queasy so stopped. About 30min later, I started having bad stomach pains and had the runs for the next 2hrs. I do not recommend a restaurant that gives incorrect health information. What if I had an anaphylactic response? Will never go back! read more

I really love firebirds. My favorite thing to get is the Salmon. I've had it several times. Unfortunately my most recent visit to the Durham location was a disappointment. I sat at the bar and ordered my favorite which seemed a little undercooked. I told the staff and the response was we usually cook ours medium well. I didn't go back and forth with him nor did I share I've had the salmon several times without designating how it should be cooked and have never sent it back. Completely disappointed in the experience. When the Salmon was returned to me you could tell they definitely didn't care about presentation. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - This is to first salmon that was brought to me (I cut it this way to assess how much of it was undercooked) - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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The service was excellent. We celebrated my birthday with friends in Durham. The love this place an the food did not disappoint us. The temperature of the steaks was right on point for all four plates. The vegetables were tender and well seasoned. The lighting was great in the place and the ambiance went well with the food service. We could see the kitchen, when was kinda fun! We had plenty leftovers. read more

I have to start with the fact that I'm not, nor have I ever been, a "salad person." However, the grilled tenderloin salad is something I will order any chance I get! Perfectly cooked steak, ripe tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, and a fantastic vinaigrette make this entire dish AMAZING, and then they throw on French-fried onions?! YUM. I also love their wine menu--lots of options at varying price points, so there really is something for everyone. I'm usually a "grab a seat at the bar" girlie, but the restaurant itself seems nice for a date night or conversation-forward dinner. Our bartender was super friendly and had great recommendations! While I'll probably never stray too far from this salad, I am super interested in trying some of the apps and bar bites listed for their happy hour menu. read more

One evening after work, I decided to stop in before going home. It was a Friday night, so the place was busy, but it was between traditional dinner time and the after movie crowd. Got a table immediately. Louis came by and brought menus and introduced himself. He noted I was looking at the drinks specials table card and offered their full drinks menu. It's got all the basics and then some. I decided on the Zesty Squeeze, which reminded me of my first girlfriend. Not really. But it was a nice combination of tangerine vodka, grilled and pressed orange, and hot honey. I have only in the last few years become acquainted with hot honey, and was excited to try it in a cocktail. I liked it so much I had a second midway through the meal. It's similar to a screwdriver, but the tangerine notes and the peppery aftertaste of the honey add quite a zing. I'll spend time trying to make my own version of this! Now that the important stuff was decided, I took a look at the food menu. Wow! You can go from a humble burger or salad to a really loaded surf and turf combination. I was hungry but not 10 ounce-steak-hungry, and really wanted something from the seafood category. I chose the Baja Shrimp Pasta, which the menu describes as "Seared large shrimp, vegetables, fettucine, goat cheese, fresh basil, bold cream sauce." It was as described. The shrimp was not only plentiful, but it was a good size and seared to a nice crustiness before being mixed in with the pasta, veggies and spices. The fine-diced tomatoes and peppers were really special - it was almost like a pico de gallo, rather than larger chunks that are often served in this type dish. The spices in the sauce were perfect as well. I kept trying to save some for tomorrow's lunch, but what made it into the takeaway box was barely enough for a mid-morning break. Still spicy good, though. I'll need to come back when I have more time, a larger appetite, and maybe some other folks to share bites with. Why the missing star? As tasty as the drink was, it was too small for what it cost. I'm aware that the trend is toward smaller drinks, and I am firmly against this. I want to bring back the good ol' days of two-for-one full-sized drinks at happy hour, not "Let's make you pay twice for what should have been in the first drink." The service and food all tasted great, but this one thing made the experience a little less fun. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Fall/Winter Cocktail menu. - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Definitely an ole reliable spot for me the steaks are always amazing! Adding shrimp and garlic butter is definitely a must! And Their potato's au gratin are amazing! Even their salads are very good aswell and it was well portioned and the service is pretty good but not memorable also the ambiance is good too I love the wood everywhere. I would recommend this spot! read more

I thought this restaurant was pretty good compared to others I've been to. We ordered the filet mignon with loaded baked potato, and we also ordered the aged ribeye with Parmesan mashed potatoes. Both steaks were cooked exactly how we liked medium rare and the seasoning was done very well. I would say that for the price of the steaks instead of just one side they should offer two sides. I will definitely come back here again if I'm in the mood for a steak. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Bread - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I haven't come to this spot in years and did so out of convenience for a nice catch up with a friend. We came on a Wednesday evening and though I wasn't in a rush, it took a solid 10 minutes to get a table despite being the only one in line. Seems they were quite busy which was unexpected (for me) on a Wednesday. The service was there and the main reason I appreciated it was because my friend and I had a lot to catch up on and we obviously needed time to chat before ordering (you know how it goes). So either the server noticed that or he was okay leaving us alone. Either way he didn't seem overbearing, came at the right times and left us alone otherwise. In short, service was what we needed it to be this evening which was bare minimum but still attentive, if that makes sense. I ordered the filet, 7oz, medium rare. Idk WHY the bacon came on the side like that lmao. I've never seen it any other way but wrapped around my steak. So this was wild. But the meat was very tasty. Added veggies on the side. To drink I just had a Shirley temple. Overall it was a great spot to catch up with my friend. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Filet Mignon*, medium rare, yummy. But WHY is the bacon just sitting there lmao - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Ordered pickup from here for the first time. I have been to Firebirds in other locations before, just never this one. The pickup process is a little strange if you order curbside because there are no designated curbside spots like the other restaurants next to it have. So I circled a lot trying to find a spot and couldn't really park on the curbside next to the restaurant because you kind of end up blocking everything. I ended up just finding a parking spot and going inside to pick up the order. Despite that, the food was packaged very well in separate containers. I ordered the Chilean sea bass with broccoli, and the lemon cake and the lobster and spinach dip. the sea bass was phenomenal. The dip was also very good and I loved the lemon cake, especially with the blueberries! I will definitely be back, just maybe in person next time. read more

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We just had lunch at Firebirds, the South Point location. It was a terrible experience. We were the second table of the day to be seated. We all ordered from the Pairs section of the menu. It took them over an hour to serve our food. Other diners, who came in after us, were already being served their food before ours arrived. My Loaded Potato was under cooked and barely warm. My husband's smashburger was barely warm. This was very disappointing as Firebirds used to be one of our favorite go-to places but their quality has really gone downhill. I won't be going back. read more

Bathrooms are gross. Food was mediocre and late. Been here for almost 2 hours at our table. Not one plate came out with the others. read more

This has always been one of my favorite places to go but it's been a long time. Unfortunately it will also be my last . We sat at the bar. The service was incredibly slow . When my friend's food finally came there was no avocado in the avocado toast. They did offer to take it back but since we had already been waiting for so long we didn't want to wait. After ten minutes they brought a small dish of diced avocado which was not very fresh. They did not even offer to adjust the bill it was full price. Terrible service! read more

We go to this Firebirds very often. The food is always great. The atmosphere is also nice. And if you get on their mailing list, you can sometimes get good offers. We always take advantage of those. read more

Waitress was very attentive and polite. Host was very friendly gives you a friendly environment will definitely be back read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Bacon Deviled Eggs, Cajun Ribeye*with broccoli and cheese, and Grilled Street Corn - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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What an amazing experience at firebirds. The ambiance was excellent and the service was delightful. I enjoyed the scenic views and the ambient lighting in the dining area. I tried the Parmesan crusted chicken, which was superb. I really enjoyed my time , and the drinks were strong! Highly recommend! read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Parmesan Crusted Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Food always excellent and full of flavor. Good quality food for price. Service is quick and friendly. A little loud, but otherwise nice.

Very nice restaurant space and staff, but the food is just "ok". The Caesar salad (and several other salads from around the table) were just bland. Large portioned, but pretty mediocre. read more

I love firebirds food, drinks, and their dining environment. I visit often for happy hour and brunch. They recently rolled out a new happy hour menu so I was excited about that. Their chicken pasta for dinner is always a hit. I tried their crab cakes and eggs on Sunday for weekend brunch and it was everything. My plus one really enjoyed the tenderloin burrito as well. Their brunch drinks are regular brunch prices, with about 5-6 on the cocktail menu. Our server was super nice and helpful and checked on us often. read more

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clarissa was excellent outstanding hospitality. Whenever i come back i want her to be my server every time.

My husband brought me to Firebirds for my birthday. This was our first time. I ordered the Party on the Patio to drink. It was okay. Didn't see or taste any basil or gin. I ordered the Grill Tenderloin Salad and it was delicious. My husband got the filet which was good as well. Reigh was a good waitress despite talking very low. I had to continuously ask her to repeat herself. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

reat steaks , staff, location and drinks. Great place to take friends and large groups. read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Firebitds is more fine dining than casual The average dish costs $16. I ordered the flounder sandwich Delish and Ceaser Salad. Also ordered grilled fish tacos looked amazing HOT with jalapenos and fries. The Durango Burger with fries was Superb! read more

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Lobster Spinach Queso Dip - Steakhouses Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Slowest service ever. At 11:03 sat down in an empty Firebirds and it took an hour to get my lunch which was a spinach salad with grilled chicken. The food prep ,and wait staff were not in a hurry to get the food out ! ! The interior is old and needs updates , floors on the way to and in bathroom were freshly mopped right at open and had a fan running to dry.... disappointed w/ wait staff that was extremely slow , everything needs improvement. read more

It's birthday time again in our house! We're signed up for their e-newsletter and they give you a $10 gift certificate on your birthday so we make it a point to visit for their ribs, which are delicious! Our waitress, Shanita, could not have been more pleasant and attentive. She kept great tabs on us, the drinks refilled, extra condiments when needed, and just an overall joy to converse with. She even put a lit candle on the plate of the desert brownie we shared that the manager comped! How nice was all that! Seriously, Firebird's always has great food and if the amazing smell coming out of there doesn't draw you in, I don't know what will! read more

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More apps to show off! I had the fried green tomatoes as my main course. They were perfect. Smother the corn salsa on their bread and you're winning. We split the eggs. They had pork belly and pickled onions. Yup! My friend at the meatballs. They were dense and delicious. Amani was our bartender and she was hilarious and attentive! The place was pretty full with a whole lot of entertainment at the bar! read more

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This past Saturday night, 3 of our group ordered one of Firebird's "specials", shrimp and grits. I and another woman were later sick... we both had vomited. The 3rd woman reported not feeling well. Further, the restrooms: the restrooms were unkempt, smelled...and this was only at 6:30pm. My husband said in the men's there was urine on the floor and toilet paper and empty rolls also. The lady's smelled slightly of urine, and stalls, where anchored to the floor, were corroded, the panel walls scratched....just OLD. I will not be returning to this restaurant. read more