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    Firefly Restaurant

    3.9 (471 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Riverview
    Reenie M.

    We came early - apps and then dinner. Leftovers which i love. View of the river. Great music!! Really nice place.

    Pot Stickers
    Dan C.

    Place is good. Service was great and they are quick w the food. Ambiance doesn't match the menu IMO but didn't bother me at all. Lots of good things to try and will be back.

    Northwoods Soda Root Beer
    Steph K.

    Arrived for happy hour. Prompt seating. Ordered two happy hour special appetizers Soy Chino sushi, pita & hummus plate, local bottled root beer. Seated immediately on the patio, but service was slow. Happy hour specials were not mentioned by the server, had to ask for a separate menu. I did not enjoy the cooked steak tempura fried sushi "Soy Chino" odd combination of ingredients for a sushi roll. The hummus and pita plate was a nice surprise, garlic hummus with plenty of crispy pita to dip. Pleasant eating outside on a nice sunny say for a light lunch. Two bars inside (one open for lunch), small plates to order and share their fusion cuisine.

    Donna J.

    We didn't order any food or snacks, but we did get two drinks. One was the blood orange martini which was strongly recommended. It was excellent and the second was a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, 13 Celsius from Marlborough, New Zealand. also stellar. Sleek, modern and bright and airy. Nice friendly bartenders - recommended! We got a blood orange margarita - TO DIE FOR - and a 13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc

    Brucetta, and ahi nachos
    Ash J.

    The service is good and the place is very nice and clean. Food is OUTSTANDING and great portion size! Well woth their prices.

    Avocado salad with salmon
    Victoria M.

    Came here with a large group. The place is a few blocks away from main street. It sits off the Boardman River but very little seats available outside. Inside has high ceilings with an industrial type vibe. The menu has a little of everything: small plates, sushi, burgers, and entrees. Drink menu includes cocktails, beer, cider, martinis, and hot drinks. Our server was friendly - but the kitchen was a mess. Our apps did not come out first and instead all came out with our entrees. We didn't have a big enough table for all of the food ordered. Our waiter said the kitchen is behind. Food wise, everything was good. The sweet corn app was ooey gooey. The sushi was fresh. The avocado salad was okay, just a salad with avocado on it.

    Fish nachos
    Sohaib L.

    Variety of food with an American twist. It was good, and light. The service was good too. The place looks very nice, next to the river with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

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    We enjoyed a wonderful birthday dinner! The service was prompt and the food was delicious. Their children's menu has great choices for kids.

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    Beautiful view of the river. Glass walls. Small plates, interesting sushi (including steak!) and delicious cocktails.

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    Great menu with a wide variety of options. Tranquil setting just off the water. Decor is warm and welcoming.

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    Always a favorite, they never disappoint! Good food, great service and tasty drinks.

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    Food and service were very good, we had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, had some nice seating outside

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