Firefly Restaurant

Name: Firefly Restaurant
Address: 4288 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94114
Telephone: (415) 821-7652
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2534 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly dorky host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there.

Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(415) 821-7652
Website
http://www.fireflysf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Haley Sausner

Location
4288 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood
Noe Valley
Cross street
Douglass
Parking details
Pretty easy street parking (for San Francisco), but give yourself a few extra minutes.
Public transit
35 Eureka stops right out front.<br />1 block from 48 Quintara (Diamond St.)<br />2 blocks from 24 Divisadero (Castro St.)<br />
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Popular dishes

Firefly Seed Loaf$10.00
with yummy spread
Brentwood Yellow Corn$11.00
with chile mayo, queso fresco and tajin
Pão de Queijo$9.00
Brazilian cheesy buns with arugula-walnut pesto and onion jam
Japanese Sweet Potato Tostones$11.00
with spicy plum–ginger glaze
Griddled Daikon Radish Cakes$16.00
with mushroom and scallion stir–fry
Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines$19.00
with whipped goat cheese, white balsamic reduction and basil oil
Choppy Salad$15.00
with chickpeas, grilled broccoli, sweet onions & peppers, almonds, olives, and garlic anchovy dressing
Summer Salad of Watermelon$16.00
cucumber and avocado with fried shallots and sesame–ginger vinaigrette
Gulf Shrimp and Cheddar Grits Cake$20.00
with shishito peppers, bacon and scallions
Coconut Curry Summer Squash and Red Lentil Soup$14.00
with plum chutney
Fried Heritage Chicken$29.00
with mashed potatoes & gravy, horseradish slaw and a damn fine buttermilk biscuit (or just as fine Gluten Free cornbread for the intolerant)
Zucchini, Corn and Poblano Enchiladas Verdes$27.00
with black beans, romaine, pickled onions and cashew crema
Red Chile Braised Pork$30.00
with crinkly sweet potatoes, collard greens, crispy mushrooms and pepita–cilantro salsa
Quinoa–Pine Nut$28.00
stuffed round squash with chickpea–chard ragout, minty carrots and tahini yogurt (cashew alert!)
White Seabass au Pistou$38.00
with zucchini, summer beans, fingerling potatoes, wilted spinach and crispy parmesan
Moqueca Baiana of Rockfish$31.00
shrimp and scallops with watercress – watermelon radish salad and jasmine rice
Baked Mac 'N Cheese$12.00
with cheddar, gruyere and parmesan bread crumbs

What 2,534 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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CraigG
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous experience. Yummy food and Molly is a fantastic server
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
From start to finish, everything was amazing!
SD
SummerD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff really cared about our dietary restrictions, the chef even came out to help us substitute ingredients. Great unique food, caring friendly staff :)
GR
GregR
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food3service5ambience5
Our regular meal fell a bit short as two of four "mains"---green tomatoes and chickpea salad---- failed to satisfy. The staff is super friendly, informed, and accessible. We really are grateful for Firefly, but this night was not their best when it comes to the food.
JM
JerryM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Intimate romantic setting. Great service and amazing food!!
DC
DChin
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great crew, service and food; can’t ask for more than that.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Cozy!
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Nope
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a pretty restaurant! The food was delicious! Our waiter (who was in training!) was phenomenal! So happy we found this place!
R
shawnaR
San Francisco
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was one of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long while. Both the gluten free and non GF members of our party loved the menu with equal enthusiasm! The setting was charming, and the staff were kind, attentive and devoted. Firefly is like the feeling of a happy homecoming, and the food and friends you look forward to most when you arrive.
M
Maryna
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you are gluten free this place is a must. Food and service are amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently great
BH
BrendanH
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The gluten free options are amazing. Wonderful food and fantastic service!
GP
GregP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great meal again. Lower on ambiance because it's outside, and lower on noise for same. But nothing about the food and service to complain. It was another great meal, I chose it for my birthday dinner. We will be back soon!!
RK
RobertK
San Francisco
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Hadn’t been at Firefly for many years. Still terrific. Great good and a nice outdoor area.
SF
SFNewbie
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food is consistently excellent, and the ambiance as well. We came at a not-terribly busy time to celebrate my friend’s birthday and were told that another reservation was coming at 7, which was a bit offputting since we had no intention of overstaying our welcome. Otherwise, it was a very enjoyable experience.
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NotAfoodie
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience1
Four separate "reminders" about clearing the table before the "reservation behind you" were a couple nags too many. Great ingredients as always, but the salads were overdressed by a rushed kitchen. Then the entrees were served COLD - what happened guys? If you're in such a hurry to flip tables, maybe bring out the food when it's ready. Staff also made us beg for fresh fork and knife between courses, then brought the new utensils with dirty bare hands wrapped around the ends that touch food (and mouths). Wow. At these prices, at least be competent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Staff is suburb. Food is delicious and interesting. Decor is a bit outdated. Excellent restaurant. The whole time we were there we kept talking about how great the food was.
J
Jessica
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience1
It was a cold and windy night, both restaurant doors were opened. I told the waitress we are freezing and asked if they could close one of the doors and she replied "No, but we can bring you a blanket".
RS
RuthS
San Joaquin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love, love, love Firefly!! Best vegan entrées and absolutely wonderful vegan dessert and ice cream!! If you are vegan, or not, you have to go to Firefly!!
E
Emily
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, with delicious options for vegans.
E
Emanda
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was so kind. GF options were amazing!
BJ
BarbaraJ
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first dinner at Fire Fly. We received a gift card from our son for Father’s Day with the message that it was his favorite restaurant in Noe Valley. We choose to sit outside in one of their “parklet booths because we brought our dog. The booth was cozy and warm. This street is so busy with traffic during the day but it was very quiet and private at night. The dinners were delicious and we agreed with our son on the quality of food and service. I worried our service would not be good since the parklet booths are around the corner from the restaurant but that was NOT the case. Our service was excellent throughout our meal. We will return for many more delightful meals. They really care about your whole experience!
SK
SamuelK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We visited from Sydney and the UK, absolutely loves the food and the service was amazing. My best experience dining in SF. Added bonus for any GF diners as the options were extensive. Will be back next visit
SM
SoniaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good! We were looking for vegan options and a quiet neighborhood.
AL
AmyL
San Francisco
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the loveliest meal at Firefly last night. I hadn’t been there in probably 20 years, since I moved out of SF. The food was even better than I remembered it, as well was the service, and lovely neighborhood gem atmosphere. All three dishes that I ordered were home runs. And I am vegan so I very much appreciated how vegan-friendly (and gluten-free friendly) the menu has become. Can’t wait to come back.
DF
DebbieF
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorites. Never disappoints.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So delicious. I have celiac disease and feel very safe eating here. It’s such a treat to be able to eat amazing and creative food and also know it’s really gluten free.
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anonymous
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service, particularly if one of your party needs gluten free options.
MB
MollyB
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Phenomenal food! Always delicious and new and creative options. Great gluten free choices. And the staff are just so incredible. I love this place
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience3
Very nice restaurant to have a family dinner at.
LW
LaurenW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Being someone who has celiac disease, I was in heaven at Firefly being able to eat pretty much everything on the menu (besides the biscuit). Can't wait to come back soon.
JM
JMSF
San Francisco
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
Firefly is ok. I think the best thing about the restaurant is the location.
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Steamboatgal
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So good! Food was great. Service was great. A bit pricey but I would recommend to anyone in, or visiting, the city.
LB
LucyB
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Neighborhood gem! Many more veg options than I realized. Food was outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Customer service was phenomenal as well as the food.
CV
CynthiaV
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Seriously, they tell you this on their website and they are not kidding, it is very cold when it is cold outside because they leave ALL their windows and doors open. I really should have brought a much warmer coat. But we love the place!
ZF
ZacF
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, we had a great meal at Firefly. Four of us ate outside which was private, and included a working heat lamp and attentive service. The small carefully constructed menu seems to work for most people. People at the table had the fried Chicken and the Salmon entree which they enjoyed. For me there were plenty of vegan options- I had a beautiful salad and Moroccan inspired lentil soup. Both were great and along with a few shared table appetizers and a dessert splurge provided plenty of food. I always enjoy their creative and carefully chosen wine and beer list which has plenty of surprises. A+ meal
SF
SanFranVisitor
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
It was okay. Just okay. Food was lacking some flavour. Service was minimum effort, not really friendly. Smaller portions. Really expensive for not that great of a place. Would’ve been better with some friendlier service and better food. Don’t get me wrong you won’t have a bad time per se but just didn’t seem worth it.
B
Beersnob
San Francisco
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was excellent. Our waitperson gave us delicious choices and she described the wine and we enjoyed every drop. Coffee was rich, fried chicken always a hit. Love this place.
JB
JeBe
San Francisco
28 reviews
vip
4.0
28 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We have eaten at Firefly often. Always delicious, this night tried a starter we hadn't had before, delicious, but not as outstanding as their Daikon radish cake. Service was excellent, and comfortable higher end neighborhood ambience.

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Firefly Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2534 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 15, 2022

10:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

4288 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Douglass
Neighborhood
Noe Valley
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Pretty easy street parking (for San Francisco), but give yourself a few extra minutes.
Public transit
35 Eureka stops right out front.1 block from 48 Quintara (Diamond St.)2 blocks from 24 Divisadero (Castro St.)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Haley Sausner
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.fireflysf.com/
Phone number
(415) 821-7652

Firefly Restaurant

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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Choppy Salad

Main

Firefly Seed Loaf$10.00

Brentwood Yellow Corn$11.00

Pão de Queijo$9.00

Japanese Sweet Potato Tostones$11.00

Griddled Daikon Radish Cakes$16.00

Heirloom Tomatoes and Nectarines$19.00

Choppy Salad$15.00

Summer Salad of Watermelon$16.00

Gulf Shrimp and Cheddar Grits Cake$20.00

Coconut Curry Summer Squash and Red Lentil Soup$14.00

Fried Heritage Chicken$29.00

Zucchini, Corn and Poblano Enchiladas Verdes$27.00

Red Chile Braised Pork$30.00

Quinoa–Pine Nut$28.00

White Seabass au Pistou$38.00

Moqueca Baiana of Rockfish$31.00

Baked Mac 'N Cheese$12.00

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