Was a little early for the comedy show at the helium comedy club on a Saturday night. So the closet option was an Indian restaurant called firefly around back. Went in and sat at the bar when a lady broke her glass and someone in her group immediately blamed it on the new guy!!!! What?? Got much better when the bar tenter offered a chicken appetizer that was delicious! read more

Good Indian - Andhra style fare. The Nellore chicken & Pepper prawn appetizers were nice & spicy. Their Signature Mix Mandi comes in a massive plate, with a huge chunk of succulent goat meat supported by tandoori chicken legs, fried chicken & an assortment of sauces. It's a must try for a group. Place is pretty big, the service decent. read more

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We went with family of 5 to try Mandi for the first time. It's really big. But worth trying. Quantity is really good. 4 Adulta can easily finish off that Mandi. We had Mutton Biryani Delux. It came with Biryani rice, chicken leg quarters, liver fry, Boti, Paya, Naan and they gave complimentary dessert. Price is little high though. We tried Soda, Mango lassi they taste ok and price is little expensive. They have a bar section as well. Staff is very friendly. Ambience is really nice. Parking space is really good. read more

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Burger was good and that's where the positive ends. Service was one of the worst experiences. (Our waitress was doing the best she could ) 3 tables in the whole building. Us (table of 5) another one (4 people) and another table.... Maybe 2? 45 min to get food. 2 burgers, 2 quesadillas and a Philly. Ridiculous. Philly was made wrong and our food came out at all completely different times, there's a point to that statement. When I asked for the manager I was informed there wasn't one? Ooooohk. Give me the next best. He comes out and his excuses were "we have a long line and a lot of food to make" ....for your other TWO tables? Ok. And then the next excuse of "oh we wanted your food to come out at the same time" .... If you're gonna gaslight me make it believable please. Overall even though the burger was good i wouldn't return for the service alone. It's no wonder it was beyond empty on a Saturday night. It also doesn't helped that when we finally got our food I asked the bartender for ketchup and he looked at me and then turned back around to talk to his coworkers. Walked into the comedy club talking about how bad it was and they all laughed and said no surprise. So apparently it wasn't just us. read more

Waited for hours to get the chance to get the table. Food was cold and pathetic service. Never going back again ever.

The entrance to the restaurant is back way once you enter the complex (UPS/Mellow Mushroom etc). As soon as you enter you notice how massive this place is. Huge dining area, bar and i believe they have gaming/hookah area as well. Tried chicken tenders, biryani. The food was delicious. The salan (sauce) they gave with biryani iz one of the best i have had in OTP area. Its a great place to hangout with friends and they are open late night. Plenty of parking area. read more

Firefly Grill Bar & Venue is an updated American comfort foods which are dished up in a stylish tavern setting with a full bar and big TV's. They have delicious cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. You can host here any kind of event from weddings to birthdays. I had a great experience at Firefly with my friends get together last weekend. This place recently went through a new management takeover and it has been buzzing ever since. This has now become our regular hangout spot with our friends and family and the food is obviously as desi and spicy you can get and the drinks and the service is amazing. The staff are super friendly and make you feel home. I liked the tandoori chicken which had a great flavour, the Bangalore chilli chicken which was spicy with green chilli marinade, Chicken 65 medium spiced and Vijaywada Chicken biryani( edium spice well flavored rice are yummy too. They also did a great job with the Lemon Mojito and cocktails. The pricing is value for money, coupled with wonderful service and friendly owners. The ambience indoor is super casual and I would recommend the outdoor seating which is more relaxed. Definitely a must try for Indian food lovers. read more

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Delicious and great table service from Mike! My wife and I hope to come back soon for another date night. read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - Goat Mandi - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This happened a month ago. It was a ToGo experience at this restaurant, trying their Wednesday Biryani special, which offers a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deal. I ordered a Paneer Biryani and a Mushroom Biryani, taking advantage of the mix-and-match option. However, despite specifically requesting mild to medium spice levels over the phone, the biryani was overwhelmingly spicy. It was as if a packet of chili powder had been added, making it unbearable without a large bowl of raita (yogurt) to cool it down. Unfortunately, this experience fell short of my expectations, and I'm hesitant to try their other menu items. The excessive spice level seemed to prioritize sales over customer preferences, which is concerning. Given the positive reviews from others, I'm wondering if this was an isolated incident or a deliberate attempt to cater to a specific taste profile. Regardless, I'm cautious about returning, fearing another disappointing and potentially gut-wrenching experience. BOTTOMLINE: Fiery and spicy. Would stay away from the Wednesday's BOGO offer. read more

They were really nice I brought my mom there she had dementia and in a wheelchair they were very accommodating . Music was good , food and drinks were also good always ask for a Shirley temple for my mom. Parking was great place was clean and inviting. Thanks firefly for making my mom and I have a lovely memory. read more

So amazing!!! Everything was cooked to perfection! We love heat and they brought it! The naan was so fresh and so good. Giant portions and you can't beat the price! read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

I recently visited Atlanta to hang out with my friends. We went to Firefly Restaurant for lunch, where we ordered starters, paya, and mandi. The food was good, and it was a cool experience. read more

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We ordered hookah, beverages ( draft Michelob Ultra and Long Island Iced Tea), appetizer - Bangalore Chilli chicken and entree - Double Egg hakka noodles. The hookah was okay. The beverages were good, especially the LIT. The star for us however was the appetizer. Good portions, well cooked chicken and a unique sauce - subtly spicy and creamy all at the same time. We enjoyed it to the last bite. The double egg hakka noodles were a disappointment. Smelled too much of ginger garlic paste and the seasoning was underwhelming. The service was good. We were initially given outdoor seating but the heater outside didn't work, so we were moved inside. The ambiance was decent. read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - Bangalore Chilli Chicken - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Incredible food. Absolutely a hidden gem! Every Indian person we have met locally has raved about this place and I totally get it now. They say it's just as good, if not better than food in India they've had. The name and the "American food" on the menu downplays how authentic this Indian cuisine is. We had the goat and chicken mandi and it was fantastic. We ate every last bite and then ordered food to go. Mike our waiter was so knowledgeable and helpful and friendly. Also this place is SPOTLESS clean. Definitely would go back again, and recommend to friends. read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - Goat and chicken Mandi - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Trash service if you are eating anything else except the Kumbkharan thali. They have very poor service read more

Disappointment, bad food. Mixed grill was cold and seemed like it was food which was warmed up and served as it came out first. We stood by the wait to be seated sign and no one came for 5minutes. The sequence of food presentation was out of order ie the grilled items came out first and we kept on waiting for bread and lentils. read more

If you want some authentic Indian food, this is the place. Prices were great for the servings size and the server was pleasent

The food and the atmosphere were excellent. We sat at the bar and Vin took care of us. The food was fresh and full of flavor. We had the firefly chicken 65 and shared chicken biryani. The portions were huge. I definitely would recommend!! 10/10!!! read more

I had a work function here. The food was very good, service excellence and the ambiance was very nice and inviting. High ceilings with rustic wood beams. read more

I am from ALABAMA STATE I visit this place to my family we are enjoy good chicken kababs specially good goat mandi and chicken biryani this restaurant Visit this place and try delicious KABABS, BARKAS Hyderabadi Mandi Biryani is well known for its great service and friendly staff, that is always ready to help you. A number of visitors highlight that prices are low for what you get. If you've never tried to eat and feel the sense of beauty simultaneously, visit this place to find the cool atmosphere. read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - GOAT BARKAS MANDI BIRYANI - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

So, is this a seat yourself or wait to be seated kind of place? There was no sign anywhere and no staff member to be seen either. After a few awkward glances at my coworker, we decided to head towards the bar at the back of the restaurant. After seating ourselves at a high table near the bar, we encountered a personnel -- finally. Firefly seemed to have been severely understaffed as this gentlemen was racing to and fro. The atmosphere was quiet even during the rush hour of lunch. I suppose it is bc the building is facing the backstreets of Windward Parkway -- behind the Starbucks and Mellow Mushroom front facing side. Though Firefly has been open 5 years now... The crowd here seems dispersed. The inside was surrounded by large windows with oak all around. The vibe here is def chill. At some parts of the restaurant, the natural light didn't filter thru though. There was an outside area that faces the sun --during warmer weather-- would be a great place for happy hour. The food looked and tasted great, though it was a bit oily... I ordered the salmon BLT with brussel sprouts as my side (sandwiches comes with one side). The sandwich was huge and pretty flavorful. The sandwich's spread added a nice flavor touch but didn't deduct to the less than greasy fingers as an aftermath. The brussel sprouts were slightly crispy and flavorful. I could taste the oil and def see the excess oil on the plate -- see my pic. Don't get me wrong, both were yummy but could have less of the oil. read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - The oil residue from my brussel sprouts. Yikes! But it was good though. - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Love the chilli chicken and tandoori chicken. The spice and heat is just outstanding and flavorful. Recommended for anyone craving for Indian nonveg food. read more

Wow, I don't even really know where to begin. First off, the restaurant was completely empty and I was ignored for about 5 minutes before even acknowledged. Ordered a grill chicken sandwich and it took 45 minutes. Came out fried and not grilled and was literally the size of a mini slider from White Castle. It was placed on a mini .99 cent bun that was smashed. But hey they did include a cute little umbrella on it. I took off the bread and the chicken portion was literally the size of a small Wendy's chicken finger. Avoid this place, food not good at all and horrible service. If I wasn't on a business trip and my job not paying for this nonsense I would be pissed. read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - "Grilled" chicken sandwich - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Worst service I've ever received stood at the host stand for ten no minutes waitress didn't know the ingredients on the menu food took 45 minutes poor service bad food read more

Firefly has some work to do if they are going to stay in business. The interior on the bar and restaurant is very nice and appointed nicely. However, I would have thought I visited the restaurant on opening night based on the wait, bar and kitchen service; but reading the reviews they have been in business a while. The good reviews do not correlate to the experience we had. It was a Friday evening, we made reservations at 7pm but never needed them as no one was in the restaurant. Everything was uncoordinated and took nearly 2 hours to get dinner out to a party of 11. It took 30 minutes to get drinks out and another 75 mins for dinner. The menu needs rework. The experience gave me the impression that they are vying for a spot on Bar Rescue or Kitchen Nightmares. read more

My wife and I wanted to find a nice place to have a night of live music for our trip to Atlanta. We decided to stay in Alpharetta instead of the city of Atlanta. So after doing a little research I came across a promotion for a singer by the name of Karen Bryant who would be singing at "The Fire Fly cafe and bar". So I checked the reviews here and while above average stars, I didn't quite have enough to completely sell me. However based on what I did see I thought it's worth the try! So I made reservations for 7:30 Saturday night. We arrived and was immediately greeted with a smile and compliments from a young lady who I believe was the owner or manager. She complemented us on our dress and escorted us to our table which had our names and note showing it was reserved. This impressed my wife and I. After being seated at the front near the band we realized we were right next to the speakers. So I was a little uncomfortable on the ears. Shortly after we were greeted by the waitress Mya (hopefully I have the correct spelling). She was very nice and took our drink order. It did not take long to get them and bring them to us. Then she took our order. At that point the band started and my goodness! Karen started the party of right with a upbeat but smooth song that got the crowd feeling right! They were great throughout the whole night! Unfortunately, the food fell just a little short for me and the wait time was quite long. I believe we waited for about 30-45 mins. While my wife enjoyed the lemon salmon and Brussel sprouts, I could not finish the jambalaya I had ordered. While the portion was a hearty size, it was rather salty. When Mya returned and asked how it was I explained the situation and she apologized and asked if there was anything different she could get for me. I told her no and that is was ok. She apologized again and said she would make the kitchen aware. In the meantime the band continued to impress. After bringing the bill we found out that we were not charged for the jambalaya. There were a few things that needed to be adjusted on the bill however she did everything she could to fix it. After that the show continued on until after 11 which is about the time we left. So in summary...... the food could be better but the staff, vibe, ambience and entertainment was great! We would definitely come back for the entertainment and hopefully be able to give the food another chance. Last words are GROWN AND SEXY! read more

Firefly Grill & Bar - Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This place should be out of business by March with the way they are running things, hiring then un-hiring bands, changing their name three times, buying out one owner. What a crap show read more

One of the best Indian food in town . Must go place if someone loves Mandi. The staff is too good and food is a bomb

The food and service was extremely horrible. They gave us a dish that was covered in sauce when we specifically told them we did not want that multiple times. The waiter took the dish back to the kitchen and came out after removing the sauce from the same plate. After we notified the waiter politely, he argued with us. He then acted suspiciously nice when it was time to pay, just for the tip. read more

The people where very nice and the porkchops were delicious. It is a very open place you are not sitting right on top of each other which was nice. I will be going back read more

This place has some potential. My issues were as follows: Table was sticky and dirty when I was sat. They came to clean it but it remained sticky. I think the cleaning product was mixed incorrectly and was too highly concentrated. Asked for soda water. The soda water came and was as flat as regular water. Turns out I was served water from the bottle that no one knew how long had been open. Ordered Queso... it was comparable to Lays cheese sauce you can purchase from Kroger. We also requested tortillas to come with the queso and the server told us they don't have any. Yes they serve wraps, tacos etc. so he said he would go check and then never came back My Reuben was edible. But the side of veggies were so obviously microwaved it just put the nail in the coffin. The owner/manager comp'd the "queso" which was a good show of faith, but I will not be back. read more

Daye night in Alpharetta, found this on Google and took a chance. Menu was very limited, but did overhear that it had new owners. So maybe trying to get it's new footing. Only 1 other table at 8pm when we arrived. But looked like there was live music later. We both had the fish and chips. It was heavily battered, fries and service were great!! read more

Some friends and I had dinner here last night for the first time. There was hardly anyone in the place. The food was not that great. Draft beer tasted watered down. My friends salad was wilted and borderline mushy. Sides are waaaayyyy to pricey for the quality. A bowl of plain French fries for $6? If it had been a classier place...maybe. On top of everything, the air did not work. People were outside smoking so every time the door to the patio opened, the cigarette smoke came in. Disappointing place for the hype on their website. Will not eat there again. Must be great on the weekends to get such good ratings. Not a place for dinner during the week. read more

I had my daughter's graduation party here and not only was the food amazing but, it was affordable too! The staff were nice, friendly, and their customer service exceeded all expectations! I would highly recommend, FIRE FLY GRILL AND BAR, to all of my friends and to anyone looking for a great venue!!! Sincerely, Andrea Beavers read more

We arrived and there was only one other table so there wasn't much of a wait to be seated and our food came out very fast. Right off the bat, the music was grating and not exactly the best choice, but that's my personal opinion. Someone might like it. Here's the reason why I'm leaving such a lukewarm review. Me and my coworker both got the fish and chips. His portion size was three large fish and one medium sized one. My portion size was two medium sized fish and one small one. We both paid the same. They tasted delicious and the fries were seasoned wonderfully but I left hungry and wanting as much as my coworker got. Update! Had the shrimp and grits.. it was mediocre- doesn't change my opinion much. The live music might be great but the overhead music is still terrible read more

Confused on if they are open or closed. Illuminated sign says open. Sign next to door says closed. Only a handful of cars in parking lot. Focus on the little things so the big things come easy read more

This restaurant was right across from where we were staying so we decided to give it a try. We had the chicken Caesar wrap, volcano Shrimp and the Tex Mex chicken sandwich. We enjoyed the food and the staff was very friendly. Also they had a great music selection playing. My only complaint would be that the coke I ordered tasted like it was out of a 2 liter bottle not fountain. Both cokes that I was served tasted the same. read more

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Bland and cold food we were served today. We walked in with no greeting and not sure if you should seat yourself or not. We were seated waitress was dry and could barely hear her and it the place was basically empty. We will not be back read more

I went to Firefly to other night & it was A-Ok. There were two tables filled with people having company/work dinners and a few stragglers scattered around the restaurant-- just a slow night. The food was very good (and a *great* value) and the service was friendly and fast. I didn't know beforehand, but in addition to being a restaurant, Firefly struck me as a bar / live music venue so I should return to check that out one of these nights. Give a place a chance to excel in their power-alley so to speak. read more

My first time at Firefly was a real treat. The bartender, server and chef mixed, delivered and prepared a really on-point experience. Firefly is on track to be your neighborhood bar and the comfort food you need at the end of a day or a week. Try it out! read more