Firefly Restaurant

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4288 24th St (at Douglass Street)
San Francisco, CA 94114

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(415) 821-7652
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Firefly Restaurant - San Francisco, CA
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I tried Firefly for the first time this weekend and was thoroughly impressed with the meal from beginning to end. The latkes were crisp...

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The host took a while to notice us, then stared at us until we requested a table. The waitress became unfriendly upon hearing that we were not ordering a bottle of wine. The fried...

mmmm....fried chicken of my dreams 10/3/2006

Nicholas Provided by Partner
I definitely recommend this place for the prix fix menu ($34). Very good variety of tastes, but the fried chicken and biscuits with honey was the ... more
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Great atmosphere, great halibut but... 8/17/2006

This place has a great atmosphere. The alaskan halibut was brilliant. The signature fried chicken was good however, I think they pre-fry it and keep it warm. We sat at the bar right by the kitchen and I didn't see any frying going on. The peas and carrots it came with looked frighteningly like they came out of a frozen pack. If you're a nice restaurant try not to cut your veggies so they look like they came out of a bag. Other than that, I'd recommend it. more
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Great atmosphere, great halibut but... 8/17/2006

This place has a great atmosphere. The alaskan halibut was brilliant. The signature fried chicken was good however, I think they pre-fry it and keep it warm. We sat at the bar right by the kitchen and I didn't see any frying going on. The peas and carrots it came with looked frighteningly like they came out of a frozen pack. If you're a nice restaurant try not to cut your veggies so they look like they came out of a bag. Other than that, I'd recommend it. more
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Nice atmosphere, food interesting 8/13/2006

It is clear why people like the ""small town"" neighborhood feel of this restaurant, but the food was not spectacular. Portions appeared a bit small for being rated the best in ""comfort food"" category for me, but my fiance had the fried chicken and was satisfied with the portion and taste. Some interesting flavor combinations. Pros: Nice atmosphere, romantic-good place to take a break from sightseeing Cons: Entrees left something to be desired in flavor more
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Nice atmosphere, food interesting 8/13/2006

It is clear why people like the "small town" neighborhood feel of this restaurant, but the food was not spectacular. Portions appeared a bit small for being rated the best in "comfort food" category for me, but my fiance had the fried chicken and was satisfied with the portion and taste. Some interesting flavor combinations. Pros: Nice atmosphere, romantic-good place to take a break from sightseeing Cons: Entrees left something to be desired in flavor more
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Limited menu offerings 8/10/2006

We found the menu offerings to be too limited. To top it off, they had run out of the Osso Buco and the mashed potatoes (?) that went with the fried chicken. The halibut was exceptionally fresh and the fried chicken is tops. Pros: Fresh ingedients Cons: Limited menu more
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Limited menu offerings 8/10/2006

We found the menu offerings to be too limited. To top it off, they had run out of the Osso Buco and the mashed potatoes (?) that went with the fried chicken. The halibut was exceptionally fresh and the fried chicken is tops. Pros: Fresh ingedients Cons: Limited menu more
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Wonderful Food! 8/3/2006

I love the food and the casual ambience at Firefly. I've eaten here several times over the years and they have never failed me! Their menu changes according to the season and it always delights. The staff is friendly and I like the casual feel of the place. Their potsticker appetizer is a particular favorite of mine, but all their food is fabulous. Firefly has been a surefire pleaser with my foodie friends. Pros: Ambience, Food more
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Wonderful Food! 8/3/2006

I love the food and the casual ambience at Firefly. I've eaten here several times over the years and they have never failed me! Their menu changes according to the season and it always delights. The staff is friendly and I like the casual feel of the place. Their potsticker appetizer is a particular favorite of mine, but all their food is fabulous. Firefly has been a surefire pleaser with my foodie friends. Pros: Ambience, Food more
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My New Favorite Spot 6/6/2006

I went here on an impulse from the "best romantic" listing and was amazed by the quality of the food and service. Since we didn't have reservations, we sat at the bar and went with several recommendations from the knowledgeable staff. The shrimp and scallop potstickers are a must-have appetizer. We went with the $32 prefix menu - a great deal for such excellent food. If you like places Delfina, you will surely love Firefly. Pros: Neighborhood Parking is decent more
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My New Favorite Spot 6/6/2006

I went here on an impulse from the ""best romantic"" listing and was amazed by the quality of the food and service. Since we didn't have reservations, we sat at the bar and went with several recommendations from the knowledgeable staff. The shrimp and scallop potstickers are a must-have appetizer. We went with the $32 prefix menu - a great deal for such excellent food. If you like places Delfina, you will surely love Firefly. Pros: Neighborhood Parking is decent more
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Consistently good, pleasant atmosphere 3/2/2006

I eat at Firefly a few times a year and have always found it to be a very good experience all-around. A warm cozy atmosphere, polished yet warm staff, interesting and well-prepared dishes and a solid wine list. A nice alternative to the other SF ""upscale casual"" restaurants that don't deliver, especially on the food. Pros: Good value, atmosphere, service more
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Consistently good, pleasant atmosphere 3/1/2006

I eat at Firefly a few times a year and have always found it to be a very good experience all-around. A warm cozy atmosphere, polished yet warm staff, interesting and well-prepared dishes and a solid wine list. A nice alternative to the other SF "upscale casual" restaurants that don't deliver, especially on the food. Pros: Good value, atmosphere, service more
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Never been disappointed 12/16/2005

Been going there ever since we found this great restaurant. We have introduce friends to Firefly and they have become regulars to. The food is creative and very tasty with unpretentious staff. The menu changes every week so you can't get bore. The deserts are to die for. I agree with a reviewer who said that they only get bad reviews so that you will stay away to make it easier to get a table. Pros: Food, Staff, Ambiance Cons: Reservations more
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Never been disappointed 12/15/2005

Been going there ever since we found this great restaurant. We have introduce friends to Firefly and they have become regulars to. The food is creative and very tasty with unpretentious staff. The menu changes every week so you can't get bore. The deserts are to die for. I agree with a reviewer who said that they only get bad reviews so that you will stay away to make it easier to get a table. Pros: Food, Staff, Ambiance Cons: Reservations more
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Really the Best Fried Chicken... 12/12/2005

We had the Fried Chicken and pork ribs. The Fried chicken was fantastic with every little crispy bit getting eaten. The pork ribs fell off the bone and smothered in a mild bbq sauce. The sides were ordinary and saved for the last as we ate up the main course. Service was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Everything was sparkling clean and they had a brisk separate take-out section that was constantly busy. Basically great comfort food at a very reasonable price. Pros: Quick seating, Fried Chicken, Service Cons: Wine list-red or wht more
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Really the Best Fried Chicken... 12/11/2005

We had the Fried Chicken and pork ribs. The Fried chicken was fantastic with every little crispy bit getting eaten. The pork ribs fell off the bone and smothered in a mild bbq sauce. The sides were ordinary and saved for the last as we ate up the main course. Service was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Everything was sparkling clean and they had a brisk separate take-out section that was constantly busy. Basically great comfort food at a very reasonable price. Pros: Quick seating, Fried Chicken, Service Cons: Wine list-red or wht more
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Wonderful resturaunt with a neighborhood feel 8/23/2005

I've read a couple of reviews regarding the snooty service, but I can testify to the contrary. My girlfriend and I went there for a romantic dinner and was very pleased with not only the food but the extremely attentive and friendly service. Despite having a reservation, the wait was still no longer than 5 minutes. And it's not like we were standing outside freezing, intead we sat at the bar and enjoyed a glass of wine. Pros: Attentive Staff, Tasty food more
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Wonderful resturaunt with a neighborhood feel 8/22/2005

I've read a couple of reviews regarding the snooty service, but I can testify to the contrary. My girlfriend and I went there for a romantic dinner and was very pleased with not only the food but the extremely attentive and friendly service. Despite having a reservation, the wait was still no longer than 5 minutes. And it's not like we were standing outside freezing, intead we sat at the bar and enjoyed a glass of wine. Pros: Attentive Staff, Tasty food more
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casual dining as an art form 8/16/2005

Firefly was my introduction to truly great California cooking: subtly perfect flavors, incredibly fresh local ingredients, and effortless fusion of cuisines from all over the world. We've had everything from sushi to old-fashioned meatloaf here, and the kitchen never falters. The tasty lentil spread that comes with the bread (in lieu of butter) is a delectable touch, and the shrimp & scallop potstickers alone are worth the trip. Overall the experience is food as an art form - but without the fancy trappings of a more formal restaurant. The atmosphere is relaxed and homey, like having dinner at a friend's house. My only nitpick would be the host/hostess, who can be a little snooty if you don't look like a Noe Valley type - I made my first visit as a frumpy college student, and we waited 20 minutes despite having a reservation. Pros: amazing food, great casual ambiance Cons: chilly host/hostess more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    A metal firefly flickers above the door of this quintessential neighborhood gem. Inside the cottage-like nook, a cream-colored canopy tents the ceiling of both dining rooms,...

  • 5/18/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 5:30pm-10pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Central, Noe Valley
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