Delicious! We had the Brazilian cheesy buns and the nectarine & tomato salad with goat cheese (pictured) to start. For the main, we selected the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and coleslaw, and then dessert! I had date cake and Hubby had chocolate crème. I also recommend a glass of the Zinfandel. They accommodated my gluten allergy and hubby's nut allergy no problem. read more

Firefly Restaurant - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is my favorite restaurant in the city! Extremely gluten free friendly, staff is always welcoming and friendly and I love the cozy interior. I always walk away satisfied and full! read more

Outstanding. They changed over part of the menu for Rosh Hashanah. I had a potato kugel dish that I swear, you can't miss meat. It's impossible. The dish was perfection with mushrooms, broccoli and mushroom veloute. It was topped with a salsa verde that included capers which made it briny and bright. I ate the whole thing. THE WHOLE THING. Absolutely delicious and worth driving out from Berkeley for good food and good company. read more

Great food. Interesting menu. Cute restaurant. Friendly staff. 1 small bathroom :-)

I hadn't heard of this place before a friend suggested it for a double date. As I usually do, I scoped out the menu and it looked super yummy. The restaurant itself is off the beaten path from the hustle and bustle of upper 24th Street. It's super cozy in there. I liked the feel. They have a good menu with a variety of items. We started the meal with a variety of appetizers and they were all yummy. We had the seed bread, brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes. For the main course I had the fried chicken. It was excellent. It came with mashed potatoes and a biscuit. Super good. They have a decent wine list too. Had a nice glass of wine which was a red blend. It had been a while since we had some dessert while out for dinner and we went for the brownie sundae. It was very yummy, I highly recommend it. Service was decent, food was very good, and prices weren't too crazy. I will be back again at some point! read more

Time machine on again. Eight years ago since my one and only visit. Until this August that is. Being on their email notice list, I had my lightbulb go on learning about their reopening from shelter in place. Coincidentallyly, a photo of a tempting crispy fried chicken more than caught my attention, especially with the hot fried chicken trend in full bloom. My friend and I ordered for a late afternoon pickup on a Friday. I found a parking spot a couple doors down the block and walked up to the table at the doorway entrance. I told a young lady my name and she handed me my bags of food. Delivering my friend's order first, I plated my still warm food about ninety minutes later. The star of the show was the Firefly fried chicken of your dreams, half chicken order (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=n45MWjJruPRPQM-Vbqpl6Q&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) which was enough to feed two; I ate the wing and breast for dinner. It was deceivingly crispy and delicious flavor wise with a thin batter. I also apportioned half of the Romano beans (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=HSXKk-6wOHk94s1L2JlFpw&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) for this meal; with a light and thin spicy tomato sauce, the beans were on the softer side which I didn't mind. With a crowded plate, I scooped the mashed potatoes and gravy (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TC2kdYWLEG_vJgColm1fMA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) into a separate salad bowl; the potatoes were a mix of creamy with potato chunks which made this interesting to eat, in a good way. The gravy... sigh. Let's just say I would enjoy this on rice, pasta, or any carb to soak its last drops. I also ordered the cornbread (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AZ5aYmnSy-LqbTQuUmAvEA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) which comes two to an order. It's served with honey butter which also is save worthy. Though being pretty hungry, I finished all the sides but had about half of the breast leftover. The portion was large enough to become another meal for me which I thoroughly enjoyed later in the week. Must admit, this was a lot more memorable than my first visit. You know there will be more visits to come. read more

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I give this restaurant five stars for its ambiance, food quality, and staff. But enough of the fried chicken already!! As a regular customer, I appreciate that Firefly offers nice vegan dishes, which my friends who prefer vegan options absolutely love. However, as a solid meat eater, I find the menu increasingly limited. It used to feature fantastic options like short ribs, pork chops, and meatloaf, but now it mostly offers the same fried chicken option and focuses heavily on vegetarian and vegan dishes. Perhaps they should just become a permanent vegan restaurant and stop pretending? When I brought this up, a staff member explained it was due to the rising cost of meat? Last I checked, beef prices are quite high true, but price but pork is flat to slightly higher. Maybe do something else with chicken? Anything please! read more

Really great little spot in Noe Valley with a cool vibe and great food. Also, a ton of gluten free options for those with those specific challenges. Had the sourdough and also the seed bread. So good and the bean spread was awesome (though would have loved some butter also). Had the crab cakes (delicious) and Brussels sprouts (super cheesy) and also the fried chicken was great. Breading was not typical crispy / KFC, but rich and complex. The Moqueca was a bit disappointing... not much to it... small and expensive. Dessert (chocolate "pudding") was amazing with super clean and delicate sorbet. Yay, will be back. read more

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Decor: normally I don't post much about the decor of a restaurant, but this place is pretty cool! The ceilings have these drapes down curtain like things, very rustic feel, and unique even for San Francisco. Food: Had a party of 7 which was easily accommodated with the reservation. We ordered the Japanese sweet potato, Mexican Street corn, rock shrimp with grits cake, firefly Gluten Free seed loaf with spread as appetizers. First, the best item by far is the Street Corn. It's incredible! Perfectly spiced and absolutely delicious Fresca sauce. I was the one who prompted to order it, which then sparked the entire table to order their own (comes in only two pieces FYI). They loved it and I loved it (5 of 5)! The rock shrimp with grits cake was the second best thing I had which isn't a let down from the corn. That grits cake and sauce was incredible!! Perfectly cooked. The shrimp was maybe the old let down by still a dish I would order again and again (5 of 5). The Japanese sweet potato is also a really excellent app! Crispy outside texture with a solid but not over powering spice! Small portion size, but still really good! (4 of 5) The bread loaf is also delicious! A small loaf with a unique spread. I had them add some butter to the side which gave it the comfort food level I wanted (4 of 5). As far as my actual meal goes I picked up the Fried Mary's Chicken. As I had seen on previous reviews and definitely felt myself, the side of mashed potatoes and gravy along with the Romano beans were subpar at best. The biscuit was okay, but not great. The breeding of the chicken was bland. The only thing that made it worth eating was the fact that they provided this unique green hot sauce (none of us had a clue it was hot sauce until I picked it up, dabbed my finger in it on my plate and realized it btw). The hot sauce is really good! Strong kick that lingers on for a bit and made the chicken way better. I only wish we knew that prior to digging in. (3 of 5 overall) Service: Good! They were attentive, only a couple of times did we look around for our server. The place was packed. (4 of 5) Price: it's on the higher side, but not too terrible I think our portion only ran us $45 with a shared bottle of wine with 7 people. Overall: I want to see if they update their menu and add more unique/better main courses prior to heading back in. It looks like they had a pork chop previously which I had my eye on, but perhaps it's seasonal. read more

Firefly Restaurant - Mexican street corn - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So happy to have Firefly back for takeout! I've been really impressed with how well thought out everything is, from the vented packaging for the fried chicken so it doesn't get soggy, to the witty and informative instructions. We have ordered several times and have loved everything. One tip: you have to order early because some items do run out. A few of my favorite things: Daikon radish cakes- love the pungent sauce! Trout- we split this as a starter. I do recommend heating up the trout, and they leave it slightly undercooked (IMO) which enabled reheating without drying up. The lentils, veggies, and raisins with the trout make it very special. Non-alcoholic IPA! Yes there is such a thing and it's not bad! Kale salad- love this, it's always amazing (for kale). Vegan lasagna- where have you been all my life? Defines comfort food for the lactose intolerant. Chicken- really great leftover if you ordered too much other stuff. Seed bread- addictive stuff, also great leftover Bottom line- I love Firefly takeout. We order a variety and split everything. I always feel great after eating the food and I have awesome leftovers. Pickup is pretty stress-free, too. They have nailed the takeout game! read more

Firefly Restaurant - Brussels sprouts, vegan lasagna (small amounts of total) - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The food here is good. There are good vegan/veg/gf options, and the menus is still unique and interesting. It's a bit pricy, and quite popular. We ate outside because one of our party members was worried about covid, and it tends to get chilly in the parklet. I'd prefer to eat inside. read more

3.5 stars. Solid neighborhood cozy restaurant. Like the ambience. MUST GET: Sweet potato tostones - the tangelo - ginger glaze is amazing. Sweet and a bit of sour mixed in. Crispy on the outside and slightly soft on the inside with the sweet potato. Excellent. Bittersweet chocolate blackout cake - super fluffy and airy. Not too sweet. Rich Chocolate flavor. Wonderful coconut lime sorbet that was textured closer to an ice cream SOLID: daikon cake - similar to the dim sum equivalent with mushroom and scallion. Just more expensive. SKIP: Cauliflower flatbread with sausage and kale - overburnt. Almost not edible. Red wine braised lamb with spraetzle - the lamb is a bit dry as the spraetzle. Like the flavor however. read more

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I should start by saying I only write reviews if I had an extremely horrible experience or an incredible one. This was the latter. I had no plans for the night and strolled past this lovely place without any knowledge of this restaurant. I was walking my two dogs and saw a great outdoor setup so asked if they had availability which, lucky me - they did! The rest is history in terms of experience and service. The menu was filled with fresh, seasonal options and offered a menu with humor. It was the first time I'd seen a menu that made me laugh :) Every interaction with staff members was personable and so friendly. It's obvious Firefly cares about their staff and their guests. I'm so thankful to have stumbled across this gem and look forward to trying out all of their seasonal and delicious menus. Thank you Firefly for being genuine and offering an incredible dining experience! read more

Firefly Restaurant - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Outstanding service, delicious food and amazing loving company. What a wonderful way to celebrate. Definitely recommend this restaurant. Will be back. read more

This continues to be one of my favorite restaurants since I first tried it 8 years ago. The food is always consistently delicious and creative. I can never get sick of the seed loaf, sweet potato tostones, or daikon radish cakes. Also the soup (currently a curried roasted butternut squash) is absolutely divine. Firefly is an amazing restaurant! The vibe inside is adorable and romantic, and everyone who works there is polite and helpful. I love the parklet, too. I also love that they have fantastic non-alcoholic drink options, including NA wines and beer. They pair so nicely with the food! My dog is also obsessed with their treats. read more

This lovely little neighborhood restaurant has a homey atmosphere and food. Make sure to check the open hours before planning your visit!

I can truly say that this dining experience had me feeling like a firefly dancing around a beautifully lit lantern. Once you enter this enchanting space, the ambiance is set with dim lighting & unique decor. The service is phenomenal from the hostess, to the server, to every employee who touched our table because their service approach is all hands on. We began with the seed bread & spread which was very interesting. Super hot & crispy & the spread had a great garlic forward flavor. Not sure if we'd order it again but, my two year old daughter sure liked it. Then we enjoyed the kale salad minus the cheese & honestly it was the best kale salad I've had in a really long time. Massaged to perfection, the right amount of dressing, great crunch, & just a little sweetness. Then we all shared the Mary's fried chicken dinner plate with some extra fried chicken added on the side. The chicken was crispy, hot, & juicy, the biscuit was soft & flaky, mashed potatoes & gravy light & creamy, & the coleslaw had a great crunch. This plate was more than filling for my partner, daughter, & I, honestly we didn't even really need to add the extra fried chicken. We finished our meal with two desserts, the brownie sundae & their seasonal pumpkin cheesecake. Both were excellent, not too sweet but, the brownie sundae was out of this world! The plate was decorated with a caramel drizzle & corn flakes & they were the perfect additions to the gooey brownie & creamy ice cream. Overall we greatly enjoyed our experience & not only highly recommend but, we will for sure be back in the future. read more

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Had a good experience at this restaurant . It's a small and cozy restaurant that has a pleasant ambience. My wife has Celiac, that's the main reason why we came here - they serve gluten free food. We had trout and sea food dish, and cauliflower flatbread as an appetizer. Flatbread was pretty good. But trout was the best. It was very tender surrounded by a delicious seed crust, served with rice noodles that were mixed with veggies and orange - full of flavor and texture. Then we had apple dessert and it was delicious as well. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely highly recommend this place. read more

Great service, lovely interior -- Firefly makes you feel like you're a neighbor even if this isn't your neighborhood. Creative non-alcoholic beverage options in addition to a solid wine list. Our server and all the staff we interacted with were thorough, responsive, and friendly. I had the seeded bread with spread, turnip radish cakes, and the olive oil cake -- can't believe I finished all of it but the food was too good to stop eating. It's great to go out for dinner somewhere nice that is warm and not at all pretentious or overly sleek--that's few and far between in SF these days. Thanks Firefly for a great evening! read more

Such a neighborhood gem! We had dinner reservations and were greeted warmly upon arrival & seated promptly. I like that while the tables are close there's still enough room to feel separated from other parties. We started with the seeded bread and spread. So tasty! The crusty goodness of the bread perfectly complemented the homemade spread. We then had the tomato salad which is the perfect size for one. It was very unique and fresh. Perfect for the summer season. I enjoyed the fried chicken which was perfection on a plate! Just so homey & delicious! Our server was very attentive, but never overbearing. A delightful evening! Can't wait to return again! Thank you Firefly!! read more

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Wonderful place! My boyfriend reserved a dinner night for my birthday. Inside is not that big, but very cozy. The waitress was very kind to explain things on the menu. We ordered daikon radish cake (which was super good). My boyfriend ordered the pork chop, while I ordered the yellow tail. I have to say that pork chop was very flavorful. Yellow tail had nice texture and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would come back her again. Parking near the area was not a problem. I would recommend getting reservations there to secure your table as it did get busy around 7:30pm read more

Firefly Restaurant - The daikon cake - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have walked by this place a couple times & finally went for dinner last night - and I am so happy we did! We ordered the sweet potato tostones, shishito peppers, moqueca baiana, and baked mac and cheese and EVERYTHING was so delicious! The sweet potato tostones might be one the best things I've eaten in the last year! Everything was so flavorful & fresh & interesting. Sadly was too full from devouring every last bite of our appetizers and main dishes to try dessert, but the options all sounded so delicious - next time I want to try the brownie with corn flake crumble for sure. The service & atmosphere was great. Perfect for a date night, dinner with parents, or a cozy friend catch up. Also want to note how well they handled my food allergy - they were confident and reassured me, which made my overall dining experience that much better and more relaxed. Can't wait to go back! read more

I loved everything here that fuses fresh ingredients, flavor and techniques from different cultures! I will come back!

Moved into the neighborhood and this is the closest restaurant around. Had the tostones, pao de queijo, and the fried chicken. The fried chicken we would order again. Nice, quaint, friendly neighborhood restaurant read more

We were kept waiting for a long time despite having made a reservation weeks in advance, then sent outside to a freezing table on the street that was ridiculously exposed and unpleasant, and then waited ages for service for not great food. The staff behaved as if we should feel lucky to be there. read more

The food was amazing! We are gluten intolerant so this place was a real treat! We enjoyed the seafood and rice dish and the fried chicken. Both were delicious. read more

Came here for my boyfriend's birthday and it was honestly one of the best meals I've ever had! He's gluten intolerant so it was so nice having a whole evening where he could eat anything on the menu. I do eat gluten and still couldn't get over how amazing the food was. The cheesy buns--didn't know if I'd like the onion jam but it was so good! Along with the pesto--they were incredible!! Ordered the daikon cakes after hearing they were a customer and staff favorite and they delivered!! The mushrooms in particular were so good! He got the fried chicken, I got the trout, and we split the Mac and cheese. So much food and all so good!! Seasoning on trout was incredible. The only thing that I wasn't in love with was the ice cream and brownie--it was VERY rich and I can handle rich! Didn't need the caramel. The restaurant is so cute and romantic and our server was great. Even added a candle for my boyfriend's bday. We are still talking about how amazing this night was and wishing it could be replicated in LA! read more

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Excellent meal. Dinner was great and service was excellent. Brussel Sprouts as an app and Fried Chicken and Pork Chop for dinner followed by dessert. Leftovers for days and visibly satisfied. read more

Firefly Restaurant - GF Fried Chicken - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Super cute restaurant - great atmosphere. We had a wonderful starter of delicious bread with a few yummy dips - pesto and some amazing tomato concoction that we had to ask for more of. We ordered their most popular main, but coming from Ohio and having had fried chicken in Nashville and in Amish country, their signature dish was just not impressive. Dessert was solid - brownie was not as "cakey" as they said, but perfect and moist. Just didn't really care for the crumbles on top. Overall great little spot. read more

Firefly Restaurant - Brownie - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place was described to me as eclectic. Honestly, I had a hard time finding something that sounded good on the menu other than the fried chicken that my husband ordered. I ordered an heirloom and melon salad that seemed hard to mess up, except they soaked the melon in ginger and ruined a perfectly delicious melon. I also ordered the fried green tomatoes and it came with creamed corn (delicious) and black beans that didn't go with it. Maybe it was a bad menu week, but I was disappointed. Lastly, if you're dining indoors, you'd better prepare by bringing a coat because all the doors are open and the fans on - I was not prepared and couldn't wait to leave so I could get warm. You'd expect this dining outside but not inside. read more

Food was delicious, the whole brownie was chewy like the whole piece was a corner. There was plenty of gluten free and vegan options to choose from. Our whole party liked our dishes. Service was spot on and they were very attentive. They took note of the mention that it was my birthday and the brownie came with a candle. We would come back here. read more

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One of my favorite gluten-free places in San Francisco. They always take good care of me, as well as others in my party who have dietary restrictions They switch out the menu routine me, so each time I go it's a fresh new adventure! If you're seated outside, they do have heaters. The last time we were there, they also started offering blankets. I do recommend if you see it outside that you bring a jacket, especially on the cooler San Francisco evenings. Food is super tasty. Service is awesome. Love this place! read more

Firefly is my favorite restaurant! This is no exaggeration of words, but truly is my first pick for any celebration experience or just appetizers. I will start with noting the incredibly creative and fabulous combinations of ingredients in every dish. The menu changes to incorporate many seasonal ingredients. That is a beautiful thing about Firefly as you can dine there often and be surprised. The surprise can be wonderful, but the offerings that remain all the time mean you can be dreaming of the gift your taste buds will have as you wait for your reservation date and time. The ambiance is cozy, with calm lighting and soothing colors. This allows for the people at your table to focus on exactly that - the people at your table. You may choose to dine in or at the parklet. The outside area provide barriers in between some tables so I never feel crowded nor hear others at parklet tables. The heating lamps have allowed me to be there comfortably even when it was 42 degrees. Lastly, the entire Firefly team is most unusual! Everyone that a dining customer would engage with truly enjoys their work. It is a community that has a passion for food, environment, sustainability, food combinations and/or other related interests. It says so much when you dine at a place where everyone is interested in what is being served...and they have tasted it. This encourages enthusiastic conversation leading from any questions you may have about the menu. Overall, the food and the team make Firefly an option you absolutely will not regret. If your a foodie or just want to try something new, you will be delighted. I have been here many times in the last seven years and I have never had a disappointing experience. A notable thing to share is the team turnover is minimal. Those I know that have left, after years, have done so for a worldly or social 'cause experience. What does that say about owner/management? Make a reservation! It won't be your last. read more

Was excited to try this place as a new Noe Valley resident. Unfortunately upon entering we heard a horrible interaction with a staff member and customer. This staff member with short hair and glasses was very inappropriate. Very rude. Discriminative behavior. Atrocious. She uttered "Bye see you never" as they left. Very uncomfortable. Very un-San Francisco. Hopefully things change here. I can't imagine anyone wanting to be treated like that. I encourage others to support other restaurants that promote equity and dignity for all. read more

My roommate wanted to eat in Noe Valley, and Firefily popped up first on my Yelp search. I promptly made a reservation as I've seen in the reviews that one is needed. We got there about 1.5 hrs before the reservation. Though the place was empty, they were full of reservations, so we were seated at the bar. The place quickly filled up afterwards. We ordered the Japanese sweet potatoes with duck sauce to share, and we each got our own fried chicken. Those sweet potatoes and homemade duck sauce were delicious! I could eat a whole bag of them. The fried chicken was good, and I especially liked the cole slaw. I don't like it when cole slaw is packed full of mayo. This one had a light dressing. The biscuit was so soft and fluffy, and really good with the butter and honey that comes on the side. I also got a pinot noir from Oregon. So good!! I wish I wrote the name down to get a bottle of my own. I don't know the exact term for the dessert I ordered, but it's like a tart. It came with seasonal fruits and ice cream. It was delicious! The bartender was very helpful and enthusiastic about the dishes. I really appreciate that! I usually don't have any questions when I order, but it's nice to know that there was someone who is happy to help. Since it is Noe Valley and dinner service, prices are high. I usually don't have a budget when dining out, but I certainly wasn't expecting to put down $60. This restaurant is the type of place where you slowly enjoy food, wine, and company. So I say take as much time as you need. I would love to come back here once spring comes around to see what seasonal things are on their menu. read more

Firefly Restaurant - Fried chicken, cole slaw, mashed potatoes & gravy, biscuit, honey, butter, and Pinot noir! - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California

Wonderful service, and Isabella was sooo nice and sweet . Food was amazing, the atmosphere was great. Love love love

Good food. Excellent GF fried chicken. They give you more than enough food...two legs and a thigh per order. Highly recommend. The kugel was just ok. Fried green tomatoes were ok too. Friendly servers. That said service was slow. Very tasty. read more

Sometime all we need is a quicky. And in this case, the Firefly quicky: THE GOOD: *Complimentary crusty country bread w/ split pea dip: http://bit.ly/1jE0LIN. Whoo hoo for free! *Denture friendly food. Firefly is a place my great grandmother Gertrude would enjoy. Except I don't have a great grandmother. THE BAD: *The deceivingly "enticing" menu. In reality, it was like glorified airplane food. *Where'sTheCrispySkin chewy Liberty Duck ($25) sitting atop green [lenthil] mush that tasted as appetizing as it looked: http://bit.ly/1ksH18H. Take that Martha Stewart! *The Rock Cod ($22) w/ not grilled "grilled" bread that tasted so familiar: http://bit.ly/IB3rZy until I got home and realized why. I have a stack of these $1.99 Trader Joe's frozen meals in the freezer: http://bit.ly/1jDZwJF. THE UGLY: My ass glued to the porcelain throne at 1 am. Sorry, Mr. Kohler. =( read more

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Firefly has been in my bookmark for over a year. After many failed attempts, I finally dined here with 4 college girlfriends. Service: 4 stars Our reservations was at 8pm. We got to the restaurant at 7:50pm and the table was already set up for us (+). Our server was super friendly and awesome (+). However, she had couple tables to cover so it was difficult to get her attention (-). But we were able to flag down another server a few times who was very happy to fulfill our requests (+). Atmosphere: 2 stars While the place has nice ambiance: dim lights and cozy atmosphere (+), there were just too many people for this small space (-). Our party of 5 was placed awkwardly in the middle of all the party of 2's and 4's (-). It was cramped and loud and we had a difficult time carrying on conversations (-). Food: 3 stars All 5 of us ordered the prefix dinner menu. Appetizer, entrée and dessert for $35 per person. Not a bad deal (+). Appetizers Spicy Scallop Tartare (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=Dq8Q7MPTbVo09e1-BHk03g): It wasn't spicy and it had a bit too much mayo in it. But I love raw scallops. Overall it was really tasty with the crispy wonton chips! (4) Potato Latkes (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=hWERSu7uXpyGq8BnkdPLqg): We all really enjoyed the latkes for its crispiness and flavor despite the burnt edges. Yum! (4) Scallop and Shrimp Potstickers (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=Csh7SiypPoxX7tqT0SkfMA): Meh. The filling didn't hold together and I couldn't really taste the scallop. I like my potstickers meaty and hearty! Hehe. (2.5) Entrees Stuffed Calamari & Octopus with Potatoes (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=o9rAsXQIZBBdTNK_U6sACg): The overall dish was overpowered by the slightly bitter and dark sauce. All the ingredients were identical in taste except for their difference in texture. (3) Grilled Ahi Tuna with White Beans and Escarole Salad (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=g84UteWe009C1pO1jlF6nQ): My girlfriend may be petite, but this dish was made for an infant. I felt bad when she insisted us to try the tuna, which she only had 4 pieces of. The tuna was good, slightly seared with a nice pink middle. But I don't think the beans and salad were any good since it was left untouched. (2.5) Butternut Squash and Shitake Mushrooms with Lemongrass Broth and Jasmine Rice (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=LRlvJQjuBKcz6m4P1LZPwg): The girlfriend who chose this is a vegetarian and she enjoyed this dish very much. It was an innovative dish with interesting combinations and flavors that really worked together. The squash was soft in texture and infused with different flavors. (4) Orecchiette Pasta (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=QH9kTgwbuFd92eeST-PQUg): The combination of broccoli rabe, grilled radicchio, hazelnuts and ricotta salata cheese with the pasta made this dish dry, bitter and texturally unappealing, especially to the girlfriend who ordered it. (2) Fried Chicken with Buttermilk Biscuit, Mashed Potato and Carrots & Peas (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=z9HRlxVFzAmz0IlX5idvaw): I ordered it due to raving reviews. The chicken had an interesting tasty crispy skin; wasn't crunchy like normal heavily battered ones. The meat was moist and tender, even the white meat. The biscuit was delicious and flakey. The mashed potato was slightly lumpy with an addicting gravy. Since this dish was big, it also fed the girlfriends who had disappointing dishes. (4.5) Desserts Basmati Rice Pudding with Honey Pistachio Filo and Fuyu Persimmons (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=H57LjM47zQLTmtvhKH9QbQ): Not a fan of overly sweet desserts, so this one was perfect. Tasty combination of the soft rice pudding and crunchy sweet filo. (4.5) Warm Buckwheat Pecan Crepe with Huckleberry Sauce and Butter Pecan Ice Cream (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=tYU7KgC_cDmuVLOIu4icbw): Mmm. The warm crepe with the ice cream, pecan and sauce was to die for. So good! (5) Chocolate Custard Cake with Poached Prunes and Brandy Ice Cream (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i_OkjtKWm02Upc-PlcUrrg?select=RpLKWr45VAEchwpMy0GVew): Sugar overload! The cake was too sweet and indulgent! The brandy ice cream (on the side) was strong in brandy and not in ice cream. Pass! (2) Experience: 3 stars Overall, there were more misses than hits. Especially having to wait for over one year to try this place, the experience was highly anticipated but ended up somewhat disappointing. If asked, I would come back, but not as eagerly. **sorry for the super long review! read more

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Talk about a unique and refreshing dining experience. Firefly is a trendy and comfortably intimate restaurant with an authentically composed menu. The Japanese Sweet Potato Tostones were perfectly cooked. Their crispy exterior was well-balanced by the moist and fluffy interior. They're dressed in a spicy apricot glaze (or the sauce can be served on the side). The Gluten Free Seed Loaf was an earthy and wholesome appetizer worth trying. It's a heavy and seed-dominant loaf unlike any bread I've eaten. The restaurant, in graciously accommodating to my frustrating food allergies, offered to make an item for me off menu. They prepared a lightly breaded and seared Sea Bass with sautéed spinach cooked with lemon juice and white rice (and a garlic aioli-type spread on the side). It was hands down the best fish dish I've eaten in my life. The girlfriend thoroughly enjoyed the Tandoori cauliflower with chickpea-chard ragout, crunchy buckwheat, pickled fennel, and cilantro chutney. Our server was extremely patient and helpful in assisting me find a dish I could eat. I haven't received service like that anywhere before at a restaurant. (Christin was amazing.) I highly recommend this place! read more

Firefly Restaurant - Tandoori cauliflower with chickpea-chard ragout, crunchy buckwheat, pickled fennel, and cilantro chutney. - New American Near Me - San Francisco, California