Firefly - Studio City

Name: Firefly - Studio City
Address: 11720 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, United States, 91604
Telephone: (818) 762-1833
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3643 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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An enchanting and romantic covered outdoor patio that offers a unique dining experience, complete with outdoor fireplaces and hillside views.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(818) 762-1833
Website
http://fireflystudiocity.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
11720 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Neighborhood
Studio City
Cross street
Colfax
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Universal City
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

French Baguette$7.00
whipped butter, saba, maldon salt
Charcuterie$32.00
prosciutto, bresaola, soppressata, salami calabrese, served with mustard, cornichon, marinated artichokes, giardiniera, olives
Artisanal Cheeses
selection of 3 or 5 - cambozola, aurora manchego, brie, beehive barely buzzed, beemster gouda, honeycomb, dried fruits, grapes, nuts, caper raisin jam
- (3)$26.00
- (5)$32.00
Crispy Manzanilla Olives$20.00
whipped crème fraiche, aleppo pepper, lemon
Meatballs$24.00
blend of ground beef, pork, veal and smoked guanciale, san marzano tomatoes, breadcrumbs, parmesan
Prince Edward Island Mussels$24.00
coconut curry broth, chili, cilantro, lime
Hamachi Crudo$25.00
aji amarillo, tomatillo salsa, charred pineapple, cucumber, cilantro, mint, serrano pepper, watermelon radish
Arugula & Manchego Salad$19.00
quinoa, dates, apples, champagne – mustard vinaigrette
Little Gem Salad$18.00
haricots verts, radish, breadcrumbs, grana padano, buttermilk vinaigrette
Peaches & Burrata$22.00
peach, olive oil, basil, maldon salt, citrus pistachio vinaigrette
Bigeye Tuna Tartare$24.00
ponzu, pickled ginger, avocado, sesame, squid ink truile

Entrées

Atlantic Salmon$36.00
broccoli di ciccio, cherry tomato confit, calabrian chili, white bean purée
Steak Frites$47.00
filet mignon 8oz, haricots verts, creamy peppercorn sauce, hand cut frites
Ribeye$78.00
prime ribeye 16oz, summer truffle, pommes puree, roasted asparagus, chimichurri, garlic butter
Mary's Chicken$32.00
crispy chicken breast, vindaloo chickpeas, planet carrots, peas, cauliflower, cilantro chutney, tamarind yogurt
Bone-In Pork Chop$36.00
10oz, duroc pork chop, lentils de puy, braised fennel, wilted baby mustard greens, dashi braised bacon, sauce moutarde
Striped Bass$36.00
gnocchi, english peas, chanterelle mushrooms, tendrils, saffron beurre blanc
Harvest$28.00
baby kale, persian cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, corn, avocado, smoked cotija, pepitas, charred scallion dressing
Mushroom Pappardelle$29.00
wild mushrooms, truffle cream, grana padano, whipped ricotta

Sides

Hand Cut Frites$11.00
parsley, salt & garlic, ketchup, aioli
Pommes Puree$11.00
butter, chives
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00
sweet & sour chili sauce
Roasted Asparagus$12.00
summer truffle, olive oil
Crispy Cauliflower$12.00
capers, garlic oil, chimichurri

What 3,643 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Romantic
San Fernando Valley / Valencia
Most Booked

3,643 Reviews

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EricH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely ambiance without being pretentious. Food is very intentional.
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Lorhayned
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food is great, beautiful ambiance and great service! Loved my night out!
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NASRINA
Los Angeles
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience4
it is nice place in studio city area, the food was good
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Robi
Palm Springs
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great staff here. Christina was very kind and seated us at a nice table. The food was excellent. We will come again! Thank you
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the food and ambiance. Great service! I will come back
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall3food2service3ambience5
The quality of the food was not as good as I would expect from such an expensive restaurant. Be weary that they have a separate outdoor patio (built where the parking lot used to be) that is lackluster in ambience, where they seat “ugly” people or people who bring children.
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smalltownlagal
Los Angeles
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I absolutely love Firefly. The service was quick and kind. We celebrated my friend's bday and they surprised her with a delicious dessert and wonderful 'Happy Birthday' song. You feel like you aren't in LA. Highly highly recommend for a date night, girls night for dinner or cocktails in the lounge area!
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Sandy
Los Angeles
86 reviews
vip
5.0
86 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific service, creative food and fun, people watching venue!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, I believe our waiters name was Tai and he was filling our water on every pass and checking on us. The food was really good and as the sun went down the ambiance came alive with the hanging lights above the tables. We will definitely recommend to friends in town.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food in a stunning setting. Excellent and attentive service. Thank you for a great evening!
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tgleo
Los Angeles
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Firefly is a great place for special occasions (at least on our budget, in the context of which $200 for dinner for two (tax and tip included) is "special occasion" territory). We celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary at Firefly last June, and enjoyed it so much that it was an easy choice for my wife's 70th birthday dinner (just the two of us) last night. The patio is absolutely beautiful, and looks like it could have been magically transported from Florence just for us. Every dish we ordered was special, both times. The salmon in the chili-based sauce is exceptional in every way. Absolutely top marks for Firefly - a go-to place for special occasions.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely dinner with visiting family. Food was really great. I’ve been to Firefly many times and this was one of the best. Good cocktails and menu had something for everyone, even vegetarians. The outside tented space is lovely. Warm and inviting with just enough heat. Will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was there for my girlfriends birthday this weekend. It was an absolute fantastic evening all around! Thanks for making it so special. The food, drinks and service was just outstanding. I believe Nathan was our server who was exceptional! The only thing I would say remotely negative is that the place as beautiful as it is it’s just a little bit too dark. Looking around seeing a fair amount of people using their iPhones to read the menu. Other than that, we can’t wait to be back! ~ 😎
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JoeB
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
Firefly is a good spot with a wonderful atmosphere. The food is excellent with some very creative, tasty combinations. The service was lacking, especially for the ambiance, cost, and menu. We sat for almost 15 minutes before someone greeted us at our table. Our drinks and food came in reasonable amount of time, but getting our second drink order and getting our dessert order took awhile as people walked by our empty glasses and plates without picking them up or seeing if we wanted more.
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StephanieB
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about Firefly is amazing. At a time when service is lacking across the board, the staff at Firefly have it completely dialed in. They are kind, happy, attentive, accommodating, informative, and genuinely enjoy waiting on you. From those who great you upon arrival to the thank you for dining with us as you leave, the service is impeccable. We were 30 minutes late for our reservation due to an accident backing up traffic. We called to let them know and understood when they told us they could only hold the table for 15 minutes, but would do their best to seat us when we arrived because they were fully booked. They graciously seated us immediately upon our late arrival. The food is truly delicious. I opted for the PreFix and had the meatballs. Every review of this dish is spot on, and I agree with those who say this should be a pasta entree. The sauce is bold and full of flavor with a little chili kick. The tuna tartare was melt in your mouth delicious. Fresh with pickled ginger. The Steak Frite was cooked perfectly and was so tender it melted in your mouth. We chose the Brussels and Mac 'n" cheese for our sides. The Brussels were very good. The Mac 'n' cheese was good, but would probably not choose something else next time. Overall, a great place!!
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chrissyzav
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I met my cousin for dinner. I had a glass of wine while I waited. It was one of the two roses offered by the glass from Santa Cruz. Very dry and wonderful. They have a seasonal menu and we started with the burrata with some lovely French bread and whipped butter and the Prince Edward Island mussels. The mussels were perfect with a coconut broth and a squeeze of lime. This was my favorite dish and worth returning just for another taste. Our entrees were the salmon and the steak frites. You can’t go wrong with either one. Lastly they make great bread pudding and their martini and Manhattan were fantastic! We will be back and I can’t recall why they it took me so long to return from the last time!
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DouglasE
Los Angeles
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience4
Nice ambiance, expensive but good food, small portions, and questionable business practices. Extra charges were added to my bill when I went to pay. Hmm…
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Pammie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious meal Wonderful waiter Favorite place Cool setting
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Amazing
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience5
Amazing server! Beautiful ambiance, great cocktails. Food was good
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jj1010
Orange County
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I haven’t been here in quite awhile but it was definitely excellent. I had the Spanish octopus as a starter. That was followed by Pappardelle pasta with truffles & the server suggested t gf arco add a protein, so chicken it is. The main course ranks up there with Spago, which is kinda a big deal. I highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ian our server was a gem. The ambiance was perfect for a first date. We loved everything.
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MichaelO
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Great food thanks to the amazing waiter named Nathan. Never experienced someone as knowledgeable and fun as he was. And so knew about every food menu and kind of drink and wine on the list. Would ask for him again if I came back. Also had so many food restrictions that he worked around for us.
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OpenTable Diner
Bavaria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
For foreigners: Please be aware that you cannot pay with master card, as their system doesn’t allow for a PIN code.
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StacyC
Los Angeles
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat in the newish back patio that was opened during Covid. It is much quiet than the main space which was perfect for our party of 8. Food was delicious. We split all four salad, brussel sprouts and the cheese plate. All delicious. A few in our party ordered the steak, which I did not try. I think they found the meat a little too rare.
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ChloeB
Cincinnati
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very cool atmosphere. Dim lighting, perfect for date night. The back of the restaurant was open and the mountain was visible. The food was great! I got the mushroom pasta and it was delicious.
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StinaF
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Behind the ivy and entrance of Firefly is a beautiful romantic location with great food and service. It’s a happy lovely ambience with a great little bar as you enter. Once of my favorite places!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ambiance was fantastic. Some food was great (duck, eggplant, muffin pecan desert), but the $50 steak was beyond plain. Not surprised. Would come back for special occasions.
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DrTalk
Los Angeles
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous Birthday celebration! Service was wonderful.
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AnnmarieV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful anniversary dinner celebration! From start to finish it was very enjoyable.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had such a great time for my date night, very romantic setting and food was amazing as well as the drinks!
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Dongo
Los Angeles
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
Service is always good and the ambience is always a delight... BUT, the kitchen was backed up and everything came out either wrong, late or at the wrong time. Medium steak was rare, caviar came without the Bellinis which were then sent out 15 minutes later etc What's crazy is that we were having dinner at 6 on a Thursday and restaurant was mostly empty! Having said all that the ridiculously empty restaurant with a "backed up kitchen" that got the orders out ring would be fine if the price point wasn't also top shelf. Fortunately we had a very accommodating waiter who was apologetic and did his best to hassle the kitchen It's a shame. We hadn't been to firefly for a year and thought we'd give it "another try". Won't probably be going back now.
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Kendie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
incredible food & service. we wished they would pay more attention to the bathrooms. will return though. :)
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience and great service from Chris our server! Thank you
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RonF
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our new favorite restaurant. Ambience coming out of its ears. Sooooo romantic and chill!! The staff are warm and friendly…. Like seriously!!!! We will most definitely be back! 🙏🥰
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BrandonS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
I would def recommend anyone to go. Great environment, and super easy to get a reservation. Great for a one on one dinner, or large party. The waiting area is a nice lounge area so you aren't standing waiting to be seated. The food while it is pricy is fantastic, the salmon was one of the best I've had, and the service was top notch too. Will absolutely be coming back.
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JamesS
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super great vibe. Service was great but a little fast. Food was tasty with a nice presentation. Love the nondescript entrance and $10 valet.
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Tristan
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
We had to wait at the bar for our table despite having a reservation. Additionally the food was just…bland and overpriced. And their “smashed potatoes” are more akin to a sliced baked potato. The best part was dessert. So disappointing.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe. Romantic environment. We were sifted by the fireplace very nice. Not too loud, you can actually have a conversation without yelling. Clean and good food
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MARIAL
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Firefly is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion or for the perfect date night. I highly recommend it.
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JacS
Los Angeles
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Rick, was fabulously attentive, as were the other wait staff, and very personable, such as Alex. We appreciated the special treatment feeling from the moment we walked in! Fabulous culinary experience. Highly recommend the Artisanal Cheeses - this has to be one of the best starters, although it is on the Desserts menu - take my word for it!!
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Firefly - Studio City is rated 4.6 stars by 3643 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

Oct 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

11720 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Colfax
Neighborhood
Studio City
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue, Wed 5:00 pm–12:00 am Thu 5:00 pm–1:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Universal City
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://fireflystudiocity.com/
Phone number
(818) 762-1833

Firefly - Studio City

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Steak Frites

Mushroom Pappardelle

Atlantic Salmon

Appetizers

French Baguette$7.00

Charcuterie$32.00

Artisanal Cheeses

Crispy Manzanilla Olives$20.00

Meatballs$24.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$24.00

Hamachi Crudo$25.00

Arugula & Manchego Salad$19.00

Little Gem Salad$18.00

Peaches & Burrata$22.00

Bigeye Tuna Tartare$24.00

Entrées

Atlantic Salmon$36.00

Steak Frites$47.00

Ribeye$78.00

Mary's Chicken$32.00

Bone-In Pork Chop$36.00

Striped Bass$36.00

Harvest$28.00

Mushroom Pappardelle$29.00

Sides

Hand Cut Frites$11.00

Pommes Puree$11.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Roasted Asparagus$12.00

Crispy Cauliflower$12.00

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