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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.8 (3047)
$30 and under
Unspecified
1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for outdoor dining
The kitchen is the heart of the Campbell house which is why we created an expedition kitchen so customers can see all of the love and hard work that goes into our dishes. firefly's vision is a sustainable one; the frame of the building is recycled steel, all of the barn wood is reclaimed as is much of our furniture, the pond irrigates our gardens which greatly reduce our carbon footprint along with all the trash that comes with packaging food, we compost, are constantly upgrading our energy efficiency and NEVER use chemical fertilizers or pesticides in our garden.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (217) 342-2002
  • Website
    https://www.ffgrill.com/?y_source=1_MTc0OTMyOTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Niall D. Campbell II
  • Catering
    From elegant hors d’oeuvres to award-winning farm & table dishes, firefly grill has options for every setting and every appetite. We’re happy to create a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect space to hold an event? Stop searching and discover firefly events from corporate and pharmaceutical dinners to baby showers, bridal showers and anniversary parties we’ve got you covered.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Reynoso: (217) 342-2548
  • Location
    1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401
  • Neighborhood
    Effingham
  • Cross street
    Keller Drive
  • Parking details
    Accessible on all levels.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Menu

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What 3,047 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Hot spot

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Lively

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly Grill offers a "fantastic experience" with "excellent service" and "amazing food," catering to a variety of tastes from seafood to vegetarian options. The "ambiance is vibrant yet relaxing," making it ideal for both special occasions and casual dining. Patrons rave about the "wonderful" atmosphere and consistently "superb" dining experiences.
3,047 Reviews

  1. Theresa

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a beautiful meal and friendly, helpful service. This is our favorite restaurant in East Central Illinois.

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  2. shannon

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food great service! Actually saw a young couple get engaged! Will definitely be back!

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  3. Julie

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's very difficult these days to have an all around great experience, but today we had it. Stopped by while passing through. Hadn't been in years. Everyone was amazing. We were casually dressed and had our dog, so we sat on the patio. No judgment from anyone. Loved the food as it was all very flavorful. IT's a tad bit pricey, but the taste and experience made up for the extra dollars spent.

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  4. Robert

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, food is very hit or miss. Neither of our meals were very good. Pork steak was too rare and very chewy w/ no flavor. However, the Feta Board Appetizer was fantastic!

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  5. Bruce

    Atlanta1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The entrees were very good. Thai chicken for both of us. The Brussels sprout side dish was burnt so badly it was mummified. Just fell apart into burnt crumbs . The centers were candied. Like rock candy.

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  6. Julie

    Las Vegas36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! No notes! The ambience, the service, the food was wonderful. We were in town for a kid’s event, but I would recommend this place to anyone traveling near or around Effingham.
    Firefly GrillResponded on June 2, 2025
    Julie, thank you so much! We're thrilled you had a great experience and truly appreciate your recommendation. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back next time you're in Effingham!

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  7. tawny VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Blake was lovely. Food and drinks were superb.
    Firefly GrillResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words, Tawny! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and service, Blake will be thrilled to hear your feedback. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Keene VIP

    Seattle / Eastern Washington8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Come here, probably twice a month and nothing but excellent service and excellent food you guys are fantastic. Can’t wait to see you again in July. Kindness regards Keene Murray and Donut
    Firefly GrillResponded on June 2, 2025
    Thank you so much, Keene and Donut! It means the world to us to have your continued support and kind words. We're so glad each visit has been a great one, and we can’t wait to welcome you back in July!

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  9. Derek

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect service and the food was on point. Will definitely visit again!
    Firefly GrillResponded on June 2, 2025
    Derek, thank you! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed both the service and the food. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  10. jessica

    Nashville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our little family always enjoys a night out at Firefly Grill. Bread service & crab purses are always a great way to kick off a meal. The crab purses are very crab forward which is perfect! Light and delicious way to kick off dinner. Our toddler loves sprinkling Parmesan on his Cheese Ditalini. It’s creamy, buttery and adding a little Parmesan gives it the bit of salt he loves. The choice of ditalini pasta is great! The stubby tiny tube shape pasta is great for babies exploring finger foods, easy for them to pick up with their little hands…for toddlers, super easy to scoop using a spoon or fork… the flavor is simple, clean and loved by all ages. I had the 4oz filet prepared medium and it was amazing… paired with a fresh veg mix- al dente, seasoned to perfection with a creamy buttery whipped potato that was simply perfect. The rest of my little family ordered the shrimp cakes which were a fantastic, very generous portion, plate of yummy. The lightest crispest fry on the shrimp cakes allows for that yummy crunch you look for when you bite into it without taking away from the delicate delicious shrimp flavor.. served with truffle fries… yum! Nothing but praise for the perfect meal once again. Our waiter was amazing! His attention to detail was fantastic, service was on point allowing for our little guy to enjoy the experience. We had planned to have dessert but with all the amazing appetizers and dinner we were pleasantly stuffed. We ended our dinner by going outside on the deck, watching the sun begin to set, while feeding fish food to the turtles, koi and catfish eagerly swimming by for a snack. It’s this wonderful combination of amazing service, atmosphere, delicious food and adorable fish and turtles…. that will keep Firefly at the top of our list for dining out!
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 22, 2025
    Jessica, thank you so much for this beautiful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much your family enjoys dining with us, it means the world. From the crab purses and cheese ditalini to the filet and shrimp cakes, your thoughtful descriptions brought smiles to our entire team. We especially loved hearing about your little one’s joy sprinkling Parmesan and exploring the deck with the turtles and fish, those moments are what we cherish most! We're honored to be your go-to spot, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back for another memorable evening (maybe with dessert next time!).

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FAQs

Firefly Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (217) 342-2002.

Firefly Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 3047 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Central Illinois
  5. Effingham

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 44 times today
Google Map for Firefly Grill

1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Keller Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Effingham
  • Hours of operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Accessible on all levels.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Niall D. Campbell II
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ffgrill.com/?y_source=1_MTc0OTMyOTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • Phone number
    (217) 342-2002
  • Catering
    From elegant hors d’oeuvres to award-winning farm & table dishes, firefly grill has options for every setting and every appetite. We’re happy to create a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect space to hold an event? Stop searching and discover firefly events from corporate and pharmaceutical dinners to baby showers, bridal showers and anniversary parties we’ve got you covered.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Reynoso: (217) 342-2548
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