I absolutely recommend Firefly Grill. A must-have menu item is.......Bone-in Pork Belly...sweet, tender, meaty with a crispy slaw of cucumbers, heritage cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots in a tangy dressing atop couscous! My husband had Lobster Risotto that was excellent, meaning he could lick the bowl. We finished with a strawberry, rhubarb, goat cheese trifle. ...a punch of excitement! When you go, ask for Logan to be your server, he's on it! In summary, it's a relaxing restaurant, a bit noisy but it's a joyful experience. read more

Firefly Grill - Our trifle. - Steakhouses Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

If you love to pay really high prices for good food served in small portions, this place is for you. One appetizer and four entrees. With the tip, $187! Great ambience, but if given the chance, I'll opt for greater value. read more

food is top notch. I had sesame seared tuna on a salad. my husband had a Philly cheese steak sandwich. we share an appetizer. all was incredible,interesting, delicious. it is on the pricey side. if you want a special meal, give it a try. service was great. comfortable, airy with a beautiful setting read more

We stopped here while traveling and had a great experience. The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful.

So good! We stopped here on our way through on the Interstate (it's a quick detour) while looking for someplace dog friendly. The food was SO GOOD! Lots of seasonal and unique flavors. The service was excellent as well. We were there for brunch and everything was great. I might make a special trip to Effingham just to go back! read more

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If you are stopping by Effingham, this is worth the visit. Food is fresh and delicious. Only recommendation would be to make more vegan dishes :) read more

Firefly Grill - Avocado Guacamole Tostada - Steakhouses Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

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Good food, excellent service. A little pricy but worth it. Was a little disappointed our pizza didn't have much cheese, but maybe need to read a little more about each kind. The crust was amazing. The salmon and wrapped filet were both very good as well. Nice atmosphere and the salads were very fresh! read more

Recently attended a dinner party here and was very impressed. Service was excellent, food and drink were upscale and didn't disappoint, and the atmosphere was stunning. Would highly recommend. Their freshly baked bread made daily & finished on the grill is AMAZING read more

Had the pork belly pho. Unbelievable. Slight hint of Chinese 5 spice on the crispy skin of the pork belly and sat in a pho bone broth with diced Fresno chiles and red onion. Also halibut with pearl onions and fingerling potatoes. Sauce was perfect. Fried Brussel sprouts on the side. Bottle of Mossback Chardonnay and finished with banana foster cake. My compliments to the chef. I don't live anywhere near here but if your driving anywhere near this place on I70. STOP. Been here 4 times for work and can't wait to come back. read more

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Fantastic place. Top notch service. A pond and beautiful garden beds. Don't just eat, walk around the property. It's a little oasis.

Sat outside brought our dog. Beautiful grounds great atmosphere. Service was wonderful and the food was outstanding. When I'm in the area again I'll stop for dinner. read more

If you are ever in this area this is a must. Hell it's even worth the drive. An absolute gem of a restaurant. Food, atmosphere and service are all top notch. Been here 3-4 times while traveling and have always been happy read more

Wow, what a find in Effingham! Great food, dogs are welcome on the patio, great ambiance outside. We tried the pretzel and beer cheese, green beans, wedge, all were so good!! read more

I ate there today. The food was average. Service was average to poor. For the prices they charge. Everything should be so much better. If you want to see a pretty facility, then it is an attractive restaurant. It seems to attract a nice clientele. We ate outside on the veranda, and that was pleasant. People bring their dogs and at couple tables The dogs were barking at each other, which I really didn't mind but upset other people. I really expected to give this restaurant a better review, but I will not return. I think it's partially my fault because I usually do better research. read more

Wonderful place to eat and relax. We ate out on the porch and had a wonderful time. For dinner we had the Fried Green Tomatoes to start. Large enough to share with four people. Wonderful spin on southern dish. Crispy. Firm. Juicy. Topped with goat cheese and amazing minced red peppers compote? I had a local lime flavored lager. We had one burger, fries, an order of the truffle fries, bangers and mash, and the three soft shrimp buns. Truffle fries are as amazing as the fried green tomatoes. The burger was delicious. Perfect sear. Bangers locally sourced and really tasty. Shrimp were just okay. Deserts were brownie Sundae. Well done. Key Lime pie yummy but the Buffalo Trace ice cream was great to finish our meal. We all agreed and would just buy that next time. Service was perfect and we felt appreciated. If we ever stay in the area again we will be eating at the Fire Fly Grill. read more

My husband and I took our dog on a road trip to go hiking and planned to stop here for dinner, since it has a dog-friendly patio. We had a wonderful experience! The food was excellent as well as my glass of wine. We were both craving risotto, he had the scallops and I asked for seabass with mine, so we could try different entrées. Everything came out perfect! The patio was very relaxing and the restaurant was beautiful inside. Our waitress was very kind and made sure our pup had plenty of water. This place is definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area! read more

Firefly Grill - Outside view and patio - Steakhouses Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

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Excellent food! Taste & quality is super! We ordered takeout & was great. Order was perfect, timely and warm.

Excellent customer service. Wait staff was amazing. Busy NYE, but each course was out promptly after finishing first. Each and every course on the NYE tasting menu was incredible. I could cut the steak with a butter knife, full of delicious flavor. The sweet potato course was to die for. Dessert was lite, full of flavors and so delicious. My entire meal was amazing. read more

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We've stopped at this place at least a dozen times on our regular drives from Cincinnati to Colorado Springs and even time our travel to/from Cincinnati and somewhere in Kansas to make sure a morning's drive coincides with this restaurant's lunch hour. This place is worth that kind of planning. I seldom give 5-star reviews. I have to really be wowed to give 5 rather than 4. This place wows me every time. And the location is directly -- and I do mean directly, less than a mile -- off I-70. SO worth the stop. read more

Traveling for work I decided to stop in to Firefly Grill in Effingham Illinois to try the All-American Burger. The inside and outside of the restaurant was very well designed and a great place to relax. The hostess greeted me as soon as I walked in the door and help me with my take out order. So let's get back to the burger.... It was one of the best hamburgers I have ever had very juice and cooked just right, I ordered medium well and it was perfect. This is my new place to eat when I am in Effingham Illinois for work. read more

So glad I happened upon this family-owned restaurant as I was driving from St. Louis to Indianapolis. The highway signage was a great idea! I stopped in for a quick lunch and was very impressed. I had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and it was excellent. I will be back! read more

Firefly Grill - Nashville hot chicken sando - Steakhouses Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Really upscale place prices seem to be expensive for three people to eat. Just basic lunch items. But on the whole the server was great food was excellent just over priced. read more

No words can express how amazing this restaurant is. Between the food, service and the atmosphere, we were in heaven. Don't miss out on an opportunity to come here. read more

Delicious food. Great ambience. It's a farm to table restaurant and the food taste very fresh. We discovered it driving through Illinois!

The food was very good. Would like to go back and try the patio sometime. The service was decent and attentive. Not sure if the dining experience was worth the prices, but it was a nice change of pace for our usual dining in the area. read more

Ordered the pork chop, very small cut and over cooked not worth 42.00. Server Victoria was great.

What a pleasant surprise to have stumbled upon this amazing restaurant as we stopped In Effingham on our way back from Jasper, Tennessee to Chicago. We never expected to have this type of culinary experience. The mussels and crab pouch appetizers were outstanding and the salmon entree was full of great flavors. From the moment we drove up to the restaurant and saw the vegetable and herb gardens on the property we knew we would be in for a treat. Service was attentive, ambiance was relaxing, and the menu was filled with wonderful options - making it a bit difficult to choose. Fortunately our waitress gave us some suggestions which did not disappoint. We will be back for sure. What a gem. read more

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Traveling across the country I found this on Yelp as we were getting hungry for dinner. We thought we'd entered another universe! Beautiful property on a small lake with wonderful landscaping. Restaurant itself is lovely. Food is true farm to table, and everything was delicious. Stephanie was a great server. A slice of heaven! read more

Went here for an early dinner on our way home from St. Louis. The restaurant has really nice ambiance and while the food is upscale, it's a casual atmosphere. (That said, dressing up wouldn't be out of place, either.) Almost everything we ordered was outstanding, with only one small disappointment with my entree. The appetizer we shared, the poutine, was flavorful and delicious, not drowning in gravy, and portioned well for two people without stuffing you before your main dish. The complimentary pretzel bread is the best pretzel bread I've had -- the freshly whipped butter and the flakes of salt added to the decadence. I ordered the Montana Mignon and went with the server's recommendation of cooking it medium. What I got was a rare piece of steak, which was too raw for me, and I was not able to eat most of it. (My husband likes rare meat, so he helped; I did not send it back.) The rest of my dish was outstanding, from the whipped potatoes, to the incredibly fresh green beans drizzled in butter, and the sauce and pastry surrounding the filet. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his seafood chowder, wedge salad, and shrimp cocktail. It's refreshing to find such fresh seafood in the Midwest. Will definitely go back for a 'treat' meal from time to time. read more

We were driving to Chicago and looking for a lunch spot that was dog friendly. They were and what was more surprising was what a great meal we had. All the staff was very friendly. They supplied us a water bowl for our Bassett Hound and three different staff people stopped by to pet our dog. It was a very hot day and so we weren't looking for a big meal but the menu was very tempting. We settled on some lite fare. I had a amazing Portobello mushroom sandwich on a pretzel roll that was outstanding along with some garlic infused French fries that were to die for. It is not firmly in our minds even causing us to consider trip plans around going by there at meal time! read more

Firefly Grill - Portobello sandwich with garlic fries and dill slice Veggie Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

Delicious and delicious and such a nice space to enjoy each other's company!We live in St. Louis and met friends from Champaign for a very enjoyable dinner. Excellent food and beverages. The outside space looked great, but tonight it was below 40, still some folks were enjoying the space with heaters. read more

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Overall, great experience. Traveling home from a soccer game and came upon Firefly Grill by chance, and so glad we did. Loved the modern farmhouse decor, staff was friendly and efficient. We ordered the Eggs Benedict, Montana Mignon and the banana cake for dessert. Absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh and flavorful-- best banana cake I have ever had. It was served with banana chips, banana ice cream and super light and fluffy whipped cream. Definitely recommend. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, and very nice ambience. Totally enjoyed our visit.

I was recommended as an out of towner to this place because I wanted a good steak dinner. Well let me tell you the recommendation was spot on to what I wanted. The steak came cooked to my liking, tender and juicy. The sides where a little sparse but it's that way in all steak houses. I don't usually do dessert but the menu was irresistible and it was delicious. A little on the pricey side but it was delicious. read more

Firefly Grill - 14 oz medium well, mashed potatoes and mushrooms - Steakhouses Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

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Awesome, seasonal food with unexpected twists and unique flavor combinations, very well-prepared. Attentive wait staff and an amazing setting. Love that much of what is served us produced on site. Truly farm to table! read more

Firefly Grill is probably less than a half mile from interstate 57 and 70. You will be amazed with the friendly staff, inviting dining area and unique genuine menu items will have you leaving with a smile. If you're in Effingham or passing through, treat yourself to a great dining experience that won't break the bank. You deserve it. read more

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Just a quick update with some extra pics--the chicken piccata was delicious, albeit a big enough dish to feed 3 people. Same with the pappardelle pasta. Seating was a bit weird--they were busy and sat me at the back rail of the bar, which meant I only had about 18" of table, and was right up against the glass, but no big deal. Also the Caesar salad was good,, but I tasted mostly fresh garlic, and not much else.. Needed to taste a bit more lemon/acidity and anchovy. They're made to order, so I'm sure each one can be different. Still think this needs $$$ instead of $$ on Yelp. I mean, they have a $75 steak, for example. Possibly one of the swankiest places in Effingham, and the prices reflect it, but good for a special occasion, or whenever you want to spend a bit more on yourself. read more

Firefly Grill - A little cramped at this particular seat, but good fare. - Steakhouses Near Me - Effingham, Illinois

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We were traveling in our Coach motor home! saw the signs! We stopped ordered to go! Food was not prepared as asked! my husband had a mushy onion sandwich ! Horrible! he had a small tiny salad! I had Muffuletta , hot meats prepared wrong! 58. 00 lunch!!! takeout! way over priced for what is served! Then we we're notified by phone, the next week that Rv / coach is not welcome ! Sign says no Semi!! No problem , place was nothing like they pretend to advertise!! We will travel on! read more

Had a wonderful experience - by total accident. The family and I were driving thru Illinois and found a great place called Firefly Grill. Loved it - had a great lunch and wonderful service. read more

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Great place in an unusual place was not expecting that kinda quality I highly recommend this place I will definitely be back