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 (3091)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

4288 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Vegan-friendly

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 gracious 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, 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.1 block from 48 Quintara (Diamond St.)2 blocks from 24 Divisadero (Castro St.)
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Popular dishes

What 3,091 people are saying

Firefly Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Contemporary American
San Francisco
Healthy
San Francisco
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Firefly Restaurant is a cozy neighborhood gem in Noe Valley, celebrated for its "thoughtful food," "welcoming service," and "great vegetarian options." With a menu that cleverly balances comfort and creativity, diners rave about dishes like "incredible fried chicken" and "phenomenal radish cakes." Perfect for gluten-free and vegan diners.

3,091 Reviews

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Gary
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
There was some confusion about our reservation. The food used to be better
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Greg
San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been making a multi course meal from the starters and small plates last few times---it's a great solution to get to taste a variety of great appetizers. We satisfied four diners with varied preferences! And the staff is my favorite in the city.
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Helen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area63 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Glad to still have outdoor dining options like this. Thank you! New heat lamps were good on the blustery, foggy night, but the chairs not the most comfy. Service and food were great.
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Peter
San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WHats the best meal in San Francisco? I don’t know, but I do know that the three courses I have over and over at Firefly comprise the most soul-satisfying, delicious meal I’ve ever had in San Francisco (and I’ve eaten at many many restaurants over my 20 years in SF). And each of these dishes are as humble as it gets: a chopped salad with a delicate anchovy dressing, a plate of two plump, moist pieces of the ur-text of fried chicken accompanied by humble, non-chefy mashed potatoes with gravy, pus a generous piece of cornbread so good that I think about it for days afterward, and a bit of coleslaw that’s not particularly memorable yet I finish every last bit of it. And for dessert, there’s an ‘80s-era brownie sundae that is both nostalgic and shockingly new in the quality of the crisp-toped brownie and ice cream. If you eat at Firefly, make sure to make reservations because even the small bar area fills quickly with walk-ins. And don’t do what I did on my last visit and try something “new” on the very small menu. “Pedestrian” and “not much different from hospital food” were heard at my table about a fried rice ball and a plate of sadly tasteless enchiladas. Finally, you’ll find a tiny ramekin of truly delicious hot sauce with your fried chicken. It’s so good that I asked my server for more. She happily complied plus she told me that they sell bottles of their house-made hot sauce, I left with a bottle and I’ve been doling it out carefully lest I empty the bottle too quickly. Buy yourself a bottle and you’ll know what I mean.
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Tracy
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a beautiful dinner at Firefly. Everything was cooked perfectly, the service was wonderful and we look forward to going again.
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Kim VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Told them in advance that it was a birthday but they did nothing.
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Tawnia VIP
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great neighborhood gem of a place. Food is consistently good, and lots of it is vegetarian.
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David VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Firefly has quickly become our go-to spot for hosting visiting friends. Tucked away on a quiet street, it offers that rare mix of being off the beaten path while still delivering well-respected, consistently thoughtful food. The setting is cozy and welcoming and the service is always warm and friendly. Don't miss the sweet potato appetizer; it's a standout. Portions are generous, and the menu strikes a nice balance between comfort and creativity.
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Grey
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Nice place! Will eat here again for sure. Character
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Teru
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The desert which was pricy was the tiniest piece of key lime pie I have ever seen!!! Two of us were going to split it and it was a tablespoon?
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Firefly Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 3091 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 2, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 26 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
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, 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, Vegan, Wine

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

Firefly Restaurant

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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Fried Heritage Chicken

Griddled Daikon Radish Cakes

Key Lime Pie

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What 3,091 people are saying

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