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Name: Firefly Grill & Wine Bar
Address: 251 N. El Camino Real Suite B, Encinitas, CA, United States, 92024
Telephone: (760) 635-1066
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Firefly Grill & Wine Bar

4.4

345 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

251 N. El Camino Real Suite B, Encinitas, CA 92024

About this restaurant

Innovative
Great for fine wines

Let your hair down at the Firefly Grill and Wine Bar. This casual dining outpost serves up an appealing range of contemporary American small plates complemented by an award-winning wine list. Helmed by chef Justin Rambo-Garwood, the dining menu features tasty appetizers, fresh salads and mouthwatering entrees. Visit for lunch and get your appetite going with some chicken wings or bacon wrapped dates. Make a meal of the braised Angus beef short ribs, served with roasted garlic mashed potato and baby carrots. Firefly's cozy ambiance plays well to friendly group outings. Visit during the happy hour window for impressive discounts on drinks. This restaurant and wine bar also boasts private dining facilities and offers catering services that can be customized to fit with different events. Firefly Grill and Wine Bar is open for lunch and dinner all through the week.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
Phone number
(760) 635-1066
Website
http://www.fireflygrillandwinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Justin Rambo-Garwood
Catering
Parties from 10 to 200. Each menu customized for every party.

Location
251 N. El Camino Real Suite B, Encinitas, CA 92024
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Cross street
Mountain Vista Dr.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Riesling, Coeur De Terre Vineyards, Willamette Valley 2010
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$38.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Cable Bay, Awatere Valley, New Zealand 2014
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Albarino, Burgans, Riax Baixis, Spain, 2013
- Glass$9.50
- Bottle$38.00
Pinot Blanc, Domaine Schlumberger, "Les Princes Abbes", Alsace, France 2013
- Glass$9.50
- Bottle$38.00
Pinot Gris, Manzoni Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands 2013
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Dry Rose, Chateau Puech-Haut, "Prestige Rose", Languedoc, France 2014
- Glass$8.50
- Bottle$34.00

Dry, Medium to Full Intensity White Wines

Viognier, Adelaida Winery, "Estate", Paso Robles 2013
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
White Blend, Treana Winery, Central Coast 2013
- Glass$9.50
- Bottle$38.00
Chardonnay, Pelligrini Vineyards, Russian River Valley 2013
- Glass$11.50
- Bottle$46.00
Chardonnay, Mer Soleil Vineyard, "Reserve", Central Coast 2013
- Glass$12.50
- Bottle$50.00
Chardonnay, Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, Napa Valley 2012 (Magnum)
- Glass$12.50
- Bottle$100.00

Dry Light to Medium Intensity Red Wines

Pinot Noir, Macrostie Winery, Sonoma Coast
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Pinot Noir, High Flyer Winery, "Sierra Madre Vineyard", Santa Maria Valley 2011
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Pinot Noir, Zd Winery, Carneros 2013
- Glass$13.50
- Bottle$54.00
Tempranillo, Cune, "Crianza", Rioja, Spain 2010
- Glass$9.50
- Bottle$38.00
Barbera, Little Oaks Winery, South Coast 2013
Local winemaker
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Malbec, Astica, Mendoza, Argentina 2015
- Glass$8.50
- Bottle$34.00
GSM Blend, Yalumba Winery, "The Strapper", Barossa Valley, Australia 2012
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Sangiovese, Tuscandido Winery, "Capolavoro", South Coast 2013
Local winemaker
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00

Dry Medium to Full Intensity Red Wines

Syrah, Renegade, "By Ancient Peaks", Paso Robles 2012
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Rock & Vine, "Three Ranches", Central Coast, 2013
- Glass$9.00
- Bottle$36.00
Zinfandel, Earthquake, Lodi 2013
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$44.00
Merlot, Tangley Oaks, Napa Valley 2012
- Glass$9.50
- Bottle$38.00
Petite Sirah, Girard Winery, Napa Valley 2013
- Glass$12.50
- Bottle$50.00
Meritage, Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles 2013
- Glass$13.50
- Bottle$54.00
Meritage, Blue Rock Winery, "Baby Blue", Alexander Valley 2013
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Winery, Paso Robles 2014
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Medlock Ames, "Bell Mountain Estate", Alexander Valley 2013
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Draft Beer

Wiens Brewing Co. "Deadpan" Pilsner
Temecula Valley, California
Stone Pale Ale
Escondido, San Diego County, California
Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA
Healdsberg, Sonoma County, California
Acoustic Ales Ornery Mosh Pit Red Ale
San Diego, California
North Coast Brewing Co. "Great White"
Fort Bragg, California
Latitude 33 Brewery "Honey Hips" Blonde
Vista, California

Bottle Beer

Mission Shipwrecked Double IPA$6.50
San Diego, California
Chimay Grande Reserve Blue$9.50
Baileux, Belgium
Heineken$4.50
Holland
Bitburger Non Alcoholic$4.00
Germany
North Coast Brewing Co. "Old Rasputin" Russian Imperial Stout$6.50
Fort Bragg, California

Starters

Soup of the Day$7.00
Chef's daily selection
Mixed Greens Salad$9.50
Cherry tomatoes, shaved radish, fried capers, sunflower seed, sherry vinaigrette
Chopped Hearts of Romaine "Wedge"$11.00
Blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, sun dried tomatoes, crispy bacon
Roasted Beet Salad$12.50
Baby spinach, orange, candied hazelnuts, feta cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette
Baby Kale Salad$11.50
Avocado, crispy proscuitto, shaved parmesan, peppercorn dressing
Blue Cheese Macaroni$8.00
Smoked bacon, garlic bread crumbs
Lemon Pepper Shoestring Fries$7.50
Parmesan aioli
Red Curry Chicken Wings$10.00
Green papaya salad, toasted peanuts
Tapas Trio$9.50
Bacon wrapped dates, marinated spanish olives, goat cheese stuffed piquilo peppers
Warm Crab and Spinach Dip$10.50
Old bay pita chips
Seared Filet Mignon Bites$11.00
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, port wine demi glace, warm brie cheese
Mussels and Clams$13.00
White wine, chopped tomato, chili flakes, roasted garlic, rosemary
Grilled Flat Bread$11.00
Pistachio pesto, housemade fresh mozzarella, proscuitto, arugula
Spanish Meatballs$9.50
Stuffed with manchego cheese, blistered tomato sauce
Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos$11.00
Avocado, pineapple pico de gallo, cilantro

Mains

Seared White Sea Bass$27.00
Asparagus, pea and mushroom risotto, lemon chive butter
Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb$28.00
Bulgar wheat salad, baby spinach, cilantro mint yogurt
Braised Angus Beef Short Rib$26.00
Roasted garlic mashed potato, baby carrots, red wine braising jus
House Ground Grilled Angus Burger$16.00
Brioche bun, shoestring fries, horseradish aioli, worcestershire onions, overnight tomatoes, bacon, english cheddar
Blue Cheese Crusted Organic Grass Fed Filet Mignon$31.00
Roasted garlic mashed potato, asparagus, port wine reduction
Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Breast$22.00
Sweet corn, tomato and potato hash, chicken jus
Grilled Salmon$26.00
Israeli cous cous, roasted peppers, zucchini, leeks, black olives, arugula puree
Seafood Cataplana$27.00
Spicy sausage, mussels, clams, crab, shrimp, fresh fish, fingerlings, roasted tomato broth
Thyme and Pepper Crusted Strip Steak$29.00
Fingerling potato, roasted mushrooms, cipolline onion, watercress, pommeray mustard jus
Grilled Vegetable Roulade$21.00
North african chick pea walnut hummus, asparagus, harissa, moroccan carrot salad

What 345 people are saying

Firefly Grill & Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
0.3Value

Noise • Moderate

345 Reviews

CM
ChefMarian VIP
San Diego72 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on August 30, 2016
1. Overall 1
Closed. And with good reason. The owner was nice to only a 'select' few. I brought in a table of 15 people and didn't get the right time of day.
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Angler92067 VIP
San Diego29 reviews
5.0
Reviewed on July 5, 2016
1. Overall 5
I am so sorry to learn that this restaurant has closed. Jim Barrasso, the owner is a wonderful person and wine lover. What does someone have to do to succeed in this tough business?? 100% of patrons would recommend this restaurant and the overall rating is 4.5. I truly hope that he will be financially OK and will miss seeing him and miss this very fine restaurant. Sincerely, Richard Santore Rancho Santa Fe, CA
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Colleen
San Diego72 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sever was great with recommendations and we tried so many items we took some home. Happy hour 25 percent off wines is a great deal too.
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Lizz
New York City10 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice place with easy menu for picky eaters. We were a large group, and needed a quiet place for an early dinner. Very accommodating and nice.
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TamiO VIP
Orange County30 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were hoping for more of a small plates tapa dining experience. Not much is offerred for small plates. They could add about 7 to 10 more items to there starter/small plate menu. Salad great and the creme brulee excellent. Over powering on rosemary for clams and do not order filet bites over mash potatoes
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LauraK
San Diego78 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 19, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We've been going to Firefly for years. It used to be great - now it's just good, some things are better than others. The house breadsticks, bread, and garlic oil & butter are still irresistible. Salads are generous, but lacking any "ooomph" in flavor, esp the house salad. Seafood Cataplana, one of their specialties, used to be much more flavorful, with more tomatoes in the broth, served with a wonderful chunk of grilled bread. Now you have to ask for the bread?!?! Why??? The steak bites starter was a joke - 5 or 6 tiny morsels of steak buried under a mound of mashed potatoes - not even a full bite each! The chocolate flan dessert was delicious, but both the espresso and the cappuccino were lacking in flavor and were not steaming hot. All in all, good, but not as good as it used to be, so we won't be rushing back. Too bad, because Encinitas is not exactly a mecca for good food, so there's not much competition. But service is always attentive and professional, so no complaints there!
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pbbts
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the tasting menu and filet--- and loved them!
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Jimbo VIP
San Diego47 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We never rate or give reviews until we have been at least twice. Consistency is key for us. This was our second time and like the first it was fantastic!! The food was excellent and the service was as good as it gets! We had two different waiters and both were very good, friendly and attentive. We now have Firefly on our list to return.
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Designer
San Diego34 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 7, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok, not that great...nice place to enjoy a meal with family,friends or a date!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 7, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Firefly has been a staple in the neighborhood for a long time. Jim does a great job of changing the menu and wine list to keep things interesting. Great happy hour too!
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251 N. El Camino Real Suite B, Encinitas, CA 92024

Additional information

Cross street
Mountain Vista Dr.
Neighborhood
Encinitas
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:30pm - 9:00pm; Friday - Saturday: 4:30pm - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Justin Rambo-Garwood
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fireflygrillandwinebar.com/
Phone number
(760) 635-1066
Catering
Parties from 10 to 200. Each menu customized for every party.

Firefly Grill & Wine Bar

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Wine Selection

Sparkling Wines

Sparkling Wine, Saint-Hilaire, Blanquette De Limoux, 2010 Limoux, France

Dry, Light to Medium Intensity White Wines

Riesling, Coeur De Terre Vineyards, Willamette Valley 2010

Sauvignon Blanc, Cable Bay, Awatere Valley, New Zealand 2014

Albarino, Burgans, Riax Baixis, Spain, 2013

Pinot Blanc, Domaine Schlumberger, "Les Princes Abbes", Alsace, France 2013

Pinot Gris, Manzoni Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands 2013

Dry Rose, Chateau Puech-Haut, "Prestige Rose", Languedoc, France 2014

Dry, Medium to Full Intensity White Wines

Viognier, Adelaida Winery, "Estate", Paso Robles 2013

White Blend, Treana Winery, Central Coast 2013

Chardonnay, Pelligrini Vineyards, Russian River Valley 2013

Chardonnay, Mer Soleil Vineyard, "Reserve", Central Coast 2013

Chardonnay, Frank Family Vineyards, Carneros, Napa Valley 2012 (Magnum)

Dry Light to Medium Intensity Red Wines

Pinot Noir, Macrostie Winery, Sonoma Coast

Pinot Noir, High Flyer Winery, "Sierra Madre Vineyard", Santa Maria Valley 2011

Pinot Noir, Zd Winery, Carneros 2013

Tempranillo, Cune, "Crianza", Rioja, Spain 2010

Barbera, Little Oaks Winery, South Coast 2013

Malbec, Astica, Mendoza, Argentina 2015

GSM Blend, Yalumba Winery, "The Strapper", Barossa Valley, Australia 2012

Sangiovese, Tuscandido Winery, "Capolavoro", South Coast 2013

Dry Medium to Full Intensity Red Wines

Syrah, Renegade, "By Ancient Peaks", Paso Robles 2012

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rock & Vine, "Three Ranches", Central Coast, 2013

Zinfandel, Earthquake, Lodi 2013

Merlot, Tangley Oaks, Napa Valley 2012

Petite Sirah, Girard Winery, Napa Valley 2013

Meritage, Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles 2013

Meritage, Blue Rock Winery, "Baby Blue", Alexander Valley 2013

Cabernet Sauvignon, Daou Winery, Paso Robles 2014

Cabernet Sauvignon, Medlock Ames, "Bell Mountain Estate", Alexander Valley 2013

Draft Beer

Wiens Brewing Co. "Deadpan" Pilsner

Stone Pale Ale

Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA

Acoustic Ales Ornery Mosh Pit Red Ale

North Coast Brewing Co. "Great White"

Latitude 33 Brewery "Honey Hips" Blonde

Bottle Beer

Mission Shipwrecked Double IPA$6.50

Chimay Grande Reserve Blue$9.50

Heineken$4.50

Bitburger Non Alcoholic$4.00

North Coast Brewing Co. "Old Rasputin" Russian Imperial Stout$6.50

Starters

Soup of the Day$7.00

Mixed Greens Salad$9.50

Chopped Hearts of Romaine "Wedge"$11.00

Roasted Beet Salad$12.50

Baby Kale Salad$11.50

Blue Cheese Macaroni$8.00

Lemon Pepper Shoestring Fries$7.50

Red Curry Chicken Wings$10.00

Tapas Trio$9.50

Warm Crab and Spinach Dip$10.50

Seared Filet Mignon Bites$11.00

Mussels and Clams$13.00

Grilled Flat Bread$11.00

Spanish Meatballs$9.50

Wild Boar Carnitas Tacos$11.00

Mains

Seared White Sea Bass$27.00

Moroccan Spiced Rack of Lamb$28.00

Braised Angus Beef Short Rib$26.00

House Ground Grilled Angus Burger$16.00

Blue Cheese Crusted Organic Grass Fed Filet Mignon$31.00

Roasted Mary's Organic Chicken Breast$22.00

Grilled Salmon$26.00

Seafood Cataplana$27.00

Thyme and Pepper Crusted Strip Steak$29.00

Grilled Vegetable Roulade$21.00