From start to finish, the meal was truly incredible. It began with their special assortment of butter, which immediately set the tone, rich, flavorful, and the perfect touch to kick things off. The she-crab soup was absolutely amazing, silky, savory, and full of depth with that classic coastal richness done just right. Then came the sautéed crab claws, tender and perfectly seasoned, packed with flavor in every bite. And the lobster mac & cheese completely stole the show. Creamy, indulgent, and loaded with fresh, tender lobster, it had the most incredible savory flavor. The cheese sauce was velvety and perfectly balanced, making each bite better than the last. Every part of the meal was thoughtfully done and truly unforgettable including the amazing service and beautiful ambiance. read more

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Absolutely delicious dinner! The service was TOP NOTCH!! The food was incredible. The Lobster tail was divine... absolutely melted in your mouth!! The sushi was fresh and tasty. The atmosphere is very relaxing ... you do not feel like you are in a "restaurant " 110% recommend!!!! **Must get a reservation ahead of time. read more

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Let's start with the food. The Calamari - Roasted garlic-roma sauce, pecorino romano, pickled peppers was great. The peppers were spicy enough to make me happy, and I'm a person who likes things hotter than others. The Traditional Caesar Salad - Parmesan tuile, pecorino romano, house made croutons though the Parmesan tuile was a little harder to deal with than I would have expected. The Grouper Special was amazing. Very filling to the point where I wish I had passed on the salad. Overall, very satisfied with dinner and service. The atmosphere is somewhere between disappointing and amazing. Upon entering the place felt old. As in, is this the place that really got all of those amazing reviews old? Into the main dining area where the tree is it became more, okay, maybe I am in the right place. A feeling of being outside without being outside. read more

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Great place to celebrate a birthday! Our server, Wade, was phenomenal. The food was delicious. The ambiance is romantic. This is a must try place. read more

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Tremendous food with even better service. To notch restaurant. You can't go wrong! Steaks were cooked to perfection. Lobster tail was also cooked perfectly. Didn't even need the butter...she crab soup was the best I've had. Crème brûlée was perfect and quite the show. read more

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This restaurant certainly lived up to the hype! Making a reservation with OpenTable was easy and HIGHLY recommended. We saw some walkins come in who were still waiting for a table when we were leaving. It's just that popular - and for good reason!! The space is huge but divided into a variety of spectacular dining rooms. We had a nice intimate room with just a few other tables nearby. It was perfect for a romantic birthday celebration. The service is magnificent! Everyone is friendly and made sure our visit was beyond compare. A special shout out to Nolan! The food is truly outstanding. The cocktails are a dream come true. I tried the lavender gin fizz and it was beautiful and refreshing. For my meal I had the lobster tails and they were perfectly prepared and paired with just the right sides. I tried my date's old fashioned and his steak and those were excellent as well. We definitely highly recommend Firefly! read more

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I dined here two nights in a row, and had the exact same dishes. The crab cake appetizer was equally fantastic both nights. Served piping hot, it was crammed full of lump crab meat. They were somehow dense and delicate at the same time, great flavor. The grouper special, topped with crab meat and served with luxurious risotto. The grouper was cooked perfectly, tender and flaky. I sampled my wife's filet, it was served with buttery mashed potatoes and a fantastic port Demi glacé. The filet was perfectly cooked and very tender. Service on both visits was very good. I had the same server, and he was top notch both times. The atmosphere was comfortable and classy both times. On the first night I was with a group and we had a private room. Love the decorations and the sign guitars everywhere. On the second night it was just the two of us, so we sat in the main dining room, which was still very comfortable and classy. Would absolutely recommend highly, and will definitely be back on future trips to Panama City or even anywhere in the panhandle. Worth the drive. read more

Firefly - Grouper special - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Good ambience for our group of 6 and a nice little spot tucked away in a surprising location. Our servers were friendly and the meal itself was delicious. This restaurant is great for a celebration of any kind and I can absolutely see it being a great date night spot! read more

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I really enjoyed getting to try this place. I had never heard of it before when my wife suggested it, despite our many trips to Panama City over the years. It was a pleasant surprise, and I hope we get to come back - though I would not bring the kids here. The food itself was great. I really loved the garlic butter the bread came with - and my wife could tell, lol. I got the steak and it was so big, we both enjoyed it the next day as well. The staff were friendly and personable, but our waiter was a little busy that night. I don't know if they were short-staffed or what the issue was. I would definitely come here again. read more

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We went here for our Anniversary a couple days ago. The food was great. I ordered the half chicken; taste amazing. It also came with this great bread that had whipped like topping that was sweet. The service was good. Ambiance was amazing. The lights were deemed while music was playing in the background. Everyone who reads this comment must go read more

Firefly - Half Chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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The tree in the dining room is really pretty. Would make the perfect spot for a rehearsal dinner or other event. Sushi was very good. Waitress was attentive. read more

Firefly - Tree in dining room - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We celebrated our 10 Year Anniversary and our time was so memorable! The ambiance, the food, the drinks, and ESPECIALLY the service, created an anniversary we will always remember. The Old fashioned was perfect, the Caesar Salad was the best we've EVER had. We both ordered the pepper crusted, stuffed, filet mignon - EXCELLENT! So soft and tender. Ended with the dessert trio (chef's kiss). However wonderful every course was, our server, Chad made our entire evening so special. His knowledge of the menu was top tier, every recommendation did not disappoint, and his kindness, attentiveness and hospitality made us feel like family. We thank you, Firefly for a beautiful 10 year anniversary dinner. We hope others get to enjoy a night like we did... especially with Chad ! read more

Excellent! Was recommended this spot by a local friend, and it lived up to the hype. Great food- I had the grouper and my mom had the stuffed filet, both excellent. Good portions too. Our server was so sweet and very attentive and helpful, and our food came out quick. The restaurant itself is super neat, and the room we sat in with the tree was really cool. Overall, definitely recommend! Tad expensive, but worth the price for a nicer spot. read more

The restaurant is a nice decent size. It was busy and we called and made reservations, since online was busy. Parking was in a shopping center. Each to find. We ordered steak. 1 peppercorn steak which is stuff. Its there top saler but 1 person in our table ordered 30 oz Ribeye and that honestly tasted much better. 1 person order center cut steak with a peppercorns and we got it voided cause it was overly peppered and salted that it did not taste good at all and order it medium rare and it was definitely well done. Another ordered shrimp pasta dish and another ordered a lobster dish. They have a waitress and subwaiter ( not sure what its technically called) that help the waiter/waitresses in between. Honest it was decent but definitely go with the Ribeye in my opinion it tasted much better. Kyla was out waitress and she was nice and chill. Very professional. We all thought it was decent food except the center cut pepper crusted. read more

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Great service! The food was very good and came out quickly. The decor was nice, but a little too loud for an intimate dinner.

Very kind servers that accommodated 15 people. Food took quite a while but was worth it. Drinks were amazing and not too pricey. Blueberry lemon sangria was to die for. read more

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Superb service!! Absolutely excellent service which is so rare these days. Overall the food was delicious and I would definitely come back. read more

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Everything on this plate hit. The steak was incredibly tender and seasoned perfectly--no sauce needed. The garlic mashed potatoes were smooth, rich, and whipped so well, and the garlic green beans added the perfect balance. Simple but done really well. Can't forget how delicious the watermelon martini was!! Service was also really kind and attentive. I loved the vibe of the place too, great anniversary celebration! read more

Firefly - Center cut filet mignon - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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This place was off the chain. Most likely one of the best place in Panama City. Wife and I went and really enjoyed it. She had the honey glazed salmon over coconut rice with miso soup. She suggest getting the miso on the side. I had the steak with mushroom risotto and green beans. It was amazing. Their creme brutal was really good also. 5 stars indeed. read more

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This might win as our favorite spot in PCB. We've been here a couple times and are never disappointed. The service, atmosphere, food, cocktails, you name it- amazing. Espresso martinis, old fashioned, sour, vodka soda- all on point and carefully prepared. Van Halen roll is perfection. Grouper entree is one of the best meals we've ever had. Do yourself a favor and go here. The dining room is beautiful, romantic, cozy. The bar is awesome too. We make sure to come here every time we are in town. Love this place. read more

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We come to Panama City Beach once a year and this is our favorite restaurant to have the best sushi. The atmosphere is lovely and the she crab soup is delicious. Will be back again next year. read more

Firefly - Salmon sashimi, sunburn roll, and Maverick roll. Super delicious. - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We had the best experience at Firefly tonight! We had a reservation for 7pm on a Sunday night and figured it wouldn't be busy, so we showed up around 6:30 hoping for an earlier seating, although it was packed and we ended up waiting until 7:00 anyway. We sat in the library waiting area which was lovely and a nice spot for photo ops! Our server Chad (and Nash) were amazing, funny, so kind and accommodating the whole time (even though we accidentally stayed 15 minutes after closing!). The best things we had: s'mores martini, dessert trio, the soup (the one that's their number one selling item), the mango cocktail, and the sushi. Such a great menu filled with goodness! read more

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A quiet local unassuming hole in the wall seafood restaurant! The service was great and not too expensive!

This was hands down the best restaurant experience I have ever had. Absolutely perfect in every way! Every bite of food was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. The service was magnificent. The ambiance was lovely. They brought our dessert out with a happy anniversary message on the plate. I could not be happier. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. This was a night I'll never forget! read more

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This place was amazing!! We had a few minutes to wait for our table and they had the cutest little sitting room where we could yap and take photos before dinner. The waiting room felt like my grandfathers study--such a vibe. Then we had a fabulous dinner with fabulous warm bread and incredible coconut butter, creole butter, and garlic salsa. ALL OF THESE WERE AMAZING!!!!! We had the salmon with coconut rice for dinner and it was the best salmon I've ever eaten. It was salty, sweet, and perfectly cooked. MWA definitely going back read more

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One of the best steaks I have had in a very long time. Delicious! The service was outstanding; professional and friendly. The environment was well designed and just loved the tree in the middle with lights and ornaments. Worth a visit read more

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Found this place because of the Yelp reviews, and felt that I should also contribute. We got there a bit early so had drinks at the bar. The dirty martini I ordered was excellent. We were seated promptly at our reservation time. But I will warn you that the food service is slow, and not because of the waiter (who kept apologizing profusely), but because of the kitchen. It's a large restaurant so they do need to do something to get the timing of the food service sorted. The food was thankfully worth the wait. However, if you're starving or short on time, this is not the place to go. But of you have time for a few drinks and a leisurely dinner, this is a nice spot with good food in Panama City Beach. read more

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Service is 5 stars, no question. Our table got one entree from the main dishes and a few sushi rolls. The main dish, lobster Mac, was fantastic and would get that again 100 out of 100 times. Well seasoned, cooked well and just a fantastic bite of food. The sushi was simply bland. Maybe an off night but with the base (rice) lacking any salt at all, it failed to carry the rest of the ingredients as a complete bite. We enjoyed the spice level of the spicy rolls we got but would have liked a touch more of the special drizzle sauces across each roll. read more

Few great things and a few not so but overall was very good food . Wasn't a fan of high top tables but unless you have reservations your in a high top Shared stuffed jalapeño with spicy tuna . Very good but jalapeños were too mild . Fried Calamari as our second appetizer. I wouldn't recommend that , calamari was too thin with breading Main meal was great for me . Had 3 large scallops and they were cooked perfectly . Instead of pasta they swapped me mash potatoes and it was great Wife had two sushi rolls and loved it but had a few bites where the garlic on top was hard and hurt her mouth Manager was very nice trying to apologize the sushi and all was fine and gave us free desert . Overall I enjoyed and would come back read more

Firefly - Scallops and mash - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

I hate to give them 2 stars because the food and service were very good but I don't like to be nickel and dime. When we received our bill from the sever it was one price and then we gave our server our credit card and when the bill came back it was another price. On the new bill it states the menu prices are cash prices. Really? We bought a $80 New York strip steak and we are being charged for using a credit card? Also, it was my Birthday and the server said he would bring out a dessert for my Birthday and I said no thank you, I am full. He insisted and said he was bringing a Birthday dessert to another table so I felt pressured so I said ok. When we got the bill we were charged for it. We asked wasn't it complementary since you kept asking us and we said no a couples times and he said it's your Birthday we got the dessert. He said it was not complementary. Very misleading. They don't offer early bird specials or happy hour in drinks anymore. Our meal was great and so was the service. Our service was very kind and polite but I do wish the restaurant did something for your Birthday especially was in our reservation notes and they kept asking what dessert I wanted. read more

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I recently celebrated my birthday dinner at FireFly. We made a reservation in advance, but when we arrived, we were told there were no tables available and were seated at the sushi bar instead. While the food and drinks were excellent -- truly some of the best we've had -- the sushi bar was cramped and very uncomfortable, especially when trying to sit next to your date and have a conversation. Over 1.5 hours later, after we finished our meal, there were still five empty tables behind us. We spoke to the manager, who apologized and mentioned they may have had no-shows. Honestly, five no-shows at once felt unlikely. As a gesture, they offered to buy us dessert for the trouble, which we appreciated. However, when the check arrived, they had only comped one dessert, not both. If you're going to offer something to make up for an experience, it should be followed through correctly. Overall, the quality of the food would have easily made it a 5-star experience, but the service issues left us disappointed -- especially for a special occasion. As locals who often refer visitors to local eateries, this experience has me questioning whether I'd confidently recommend FireFly moving forward. read more

Firefly - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

They must of been short in the kitchen staff, it took a while to get out first appetizer. I have been looking forward to this dinner for a week after viewing all the beautiful pictures and the shrimp cocktail looked like someone through them in a dish, no garnish and only 5 of the six made it hanging on the empty bowl. That set the tone. They tasted fine, but just fine. Next the she crab soup was wonderful, good depth of flavor! Then, Caesar salad was more of a gimic with the bowl, again, lacked presentation but flavor was ok. Stuffed filet mignon was delicious (not sure about that rosemary tree) but the side of scallops we order (2 halves) we undercooked and sitting in a pool of broth. Staff quickly took them away and we were greeted by the manager. Service staff was attentive throughout , ambiance was enjoyable. Crème briulee was fabulous, however presentation was lacking. Drinks were reasonably price. read more

Firefly - Scallops - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

OMG! This place was a hit! We tried this place for a date night dinner while in Panama City Beach. This pace by far exceeded our expectations! Our server Andrew was the best of the best! He was very pleasant and helpful! The owner came by and checked on us as well. I had the She Crab Soup and it was THE best I ever had!! I also had the crab cakes with mushroom risotto and the brussel sprouts. My hubby had the roasted elk with mushroom risotto and broccolini. Every single dish was a hit! Oh and they also have complimentary bread service! From the service to the food this place is a 10/10, highly recommend. If you're ever in the PCB, FL area don't miss out! read more

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Phenomenal experience, delicious food and exceptional service! Our group was celebrating a birthday and the staff made our party feel special. Highly recommend the Bruschetta, Top gun sushi roll, Caesar salad, and the stuffed filet. Cannot wait to return! read more

Amazing food, service and atmosphere! We were able to sit under the beautiful firefly tree. The stuffed filet mignon and the shrimp and scallop à la vodka were both delicious! Drinks and appetizers did not disappoint either. We thought the prices were very reasonable for the quality and amount of food. Our server Chad, took great care of us. Would definitely come back again to try more on the menu. read more

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Spring Break trip. I brought my daughters and friends to Panama City for Spring Break and they wanted a fancy dinner on the trip. For us it was just ok. The service was exceptional. We made reservations and were seated in a timely manner. After we ordered it took a very long time for our food. The waiter apologized and stated something fell in my daughter kids meal and they had to remake it. Good decision. However I thought they could bring everyone else food but no option was given. The reviews stated the Alfredo was the best. My daughter and my other daughter friend was disappointed and did not eat it. Based on both of their taste buds I would not recommend the Alfredo. My other daughter ordered the lamb and she was sucking the bones. She absolutely loved the lamb. As shown in the photo I ordered the elk. I think it was good. I wanted to try something different. I would say if you have never had it, try it. The combination of flavors was also really delicious. The atmosphere was amazing and a perfect location for a date night. Overall we were disappointed with how long it took to receive our food and the Alfredo dishes. We waited for them to remake my daughter Alfredo and she did not eat it. read more

Firefly - Children fine dining on Spring Break - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Wow ! What a night. We've driven by Firefly several times in the past and always thought it wasn't our thing. Wrong ! Totally wrong. We had been in Destin all day shopping and came home hungry. We weren't dressed particularly well, but we were welcomed with a friendly smile and seated at a great table in a room with simple but tasteful decor. Our server Bill appeared promptly to take care of our needs. The meal started with warm bread and three small portions of honey butter, Parmesan garlic artichoke spread and a fresh tomato paste. We ordered the wedge salad. It was huge, essentially a whole head of lettuce topped with red onions, bacon and a copious amount of blue cheese dressing. Bill immediately asked if we wanted an extra plate to share. Great idea, because that wedge could have fed four. It was delicious. Wifey went with the salmon. A perfectly prepared slab finished with a honey soy crust came to the table seated on a seasoned rice pilaf embedded with a small amount of Lima beans. The dish looked beautiful and tasted even better. I decided on the 8 ounce filet cooked a perfect medium accompanied by mash potatoes and thin French green beans. It was outstanding. Mash potatoes were not my favorite but I'm spoiled because wifey makes the best in North America. The meal was fantastic. Bill was exceptional and management made several trips to the table to visit and check on us. The place was very busy. I suggest you make a reservation, we were lucky to get in without one. Highly recommend without any reservations. Clearly a classic dining experience. read more

We went on a Tuesday with reservations, the place wasn't very busy. The servers were great with being attentive with our drinks and order. I had water and moscato. We ordered the tuna stuffed jalapeños as an appetizer and they were amazing. It took a very long time for our entrees to come out, which was a little odd. The entrees were eh. I got the half smoked chicken with Brussel sprouts and sweet potatoes ...3/10. Chicken was a-little burnt imo. And my fiancé got the peppercorn crusted steak 5/10. She ordered medium well and it was more on the well side. The ambiance and food was very underwhelming. They did have a great music selection though. read more

Firefly - Peppercorn steak and half chicken - Steakhouses Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

I have tried Firefly 2 times now and it has been consistently good. We visited the beach this past spring and had a great experience and couldn't wait to come back. My daughter couldn't wait to get her kid's sirloin dinner lol we also ordered the kids Mac and Cheese and omg it was amazing. My favorite is the smoked half chicken and gulf fried shrimp. My husband had the soy glazed salmon. Can't wait to come back and eat there again. read more

A great place if you find yourself in this area We loved the soups - especially the she crab ( amazing) we tried several apps .. all delicious .. if you re lucky manager will stop by to Great and welcome Can't wait to be back Kathy read more