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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.8 (3046)
$30 and under
Unspecified
1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
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
  • 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
  • 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

What 3,046 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Hot spot

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Romantic

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Lively

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly Grill is a culinary gem in Effingham, offering "amazing" food with a diverse menu that delights every palate. Its vibrant atmosphere and "exceptional" service make it ideal for special occasions. Though some find prices high, the quality justifies the cost. Visitors praise the "fantastic" service and "wonderful" tasting menus, marking it a must-visit dining destination.

3,046 Reviews
  1. jessica

    Nashville14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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 2 days ago
    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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  2. Peg

    Toledo2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were amazing, and I found the prices to be fair for fine dining but I resented the 5 percent “service charge” added to the bill for our party of two. You can rationalize it any way you please, but the fact is, it runs people the wrong way. It does not appear on the menu anywhere. If there’s a cash discount—totally understandable—say so.
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Peg. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Firefly Grill. We're sorry to hear that you found our service charge on your bill to be a bit of a surprise. We aim to provide clear and transparent information about our pricing, but we understand that it can sometimes be missed. The 5% service charge helps support our kitchen team and maintain the quality of our food and service. This is noted on our menu, along with the option to have it removed upon request. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We hope to see you again soon for another round of our dishes.

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  3. Randall

    Louisville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mother's Day brunch was lovely. They served a 3 course brunch with croissants and deviled eggs, and choice steak and eggs, duck frites, chickeen and waffles, salmon, just so many choices. All delicious. Service was exceptional.
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Randall, thank you so much for choosing Firefly Grill for your Mother's Day brunch! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our 3-course brunch and found all the dishes to your liking! It's wonderful to know that our team was able to deliver exceptional service. We strive to make every visit memorable and we're glad we could be a part of your special day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. Dan

    Mississippi1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff & service were top notch. Food was delicious and portioned well. Limited menu selections.
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Dan, thank you for your kind words about our staff and service. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and found our portion sizes to be satisfying. We understand your concern about the limited menu selections and we're always looking for ways to improve. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Firefly Grill soon!

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  5. Laci

    Indiana5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere of Firefly. And you are guaranteed good food!
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Laci, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere of Firefly Grill and found our food to be of good quality! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for your feedback!

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  6. Jody

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful with the exception of the coffee. The last 2-3 times we’ve visited we have ordered a cup to drink with our decadent dessert. It is machine -made coffee and very bitter and tasteless. We miss the brewed coffee we enjoyed at Firefly for years. Coffee should be final flavor profile to top off a great meal!
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Jody, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for being a loyal guest. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and dessert, and we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the coffee. We'll be sure to pass this along to our team, as we agree that a great cup should be the perfect end to a great meal. We hope to serve you again soon!

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  7. John VIP

    Milwaukee48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Firefly Grill and we were very happy we did! Great place for dinner with many excellent choices. Server was excellent and delivered food and drink in a timely manner. The ambiance was very vibrant and relaxing at the same time. Hope to be back in the future!
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Firefly Grill. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our diverse menu and found our server to be excellent. We're glad you enjoyed the vibrant ambiance as well. We can't wait to welcome you back in the future!

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  8. PHYLLIS VIP

    Las Vegas52 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was fantastic. We have not had a bad experience here. The food is amazing. I like that the menu changes. The Thai fried chicken was wonderful as was the braised beef bao bun. We had the orange shortbread for dessert, was light and refreshing. Definitely recommend restaurant.
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 14, 2025
    Phyllis, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Firefly Grill. It's great to know that our changing menu offers something for everyone and that you enjoyed our Thai fried chicken, braised beef bao bun, and orange shortbread. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Robert VIP

    Indiana11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak, Seafood, a burger or vegetarian meal, they have something for every palate. They have a full bar with specialty cocktails. This is a special restaurant at the half way point across the state of Illinois. Well worth the stop.
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 8, 2025
    Robert, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the variety on our menu and our full bar, it's great to hear we hit the mark for every palate. We appreciate you making us a special stop on your journey across Illinois and hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Keene VIP

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is impossibly the best restaurant I ever ever eaten. From April to October I’ve eaten at this restaurant twice a month since 2019 traveling from Texas to Michigan. Shout out to Sam he’s out with his back. I would say this is the best of the best of the best. Worth traveling from any point in the US to visit. Love you guys from Keene, Murray and our dog Donut
    Firefly GrillResponded on May 8, 2025
    Keene, wow!! thank you so much for your incredibly kind words and loyal support! We're truly honored to be a regular stop on your travels between Texas and Michigan, and your praise means the world to us. We'll be sure to pass along your shoutout to Sam and let him know he’s missed. Sending love right back to you, Keene, Murray, and sweet Donut — we can’t wait to welcome you all back soon!

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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 3046 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
11:00 PM
Booked 40 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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