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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.8
4.8
3018 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (217) 342-2002
  • Website
    https://www.ffgrill.com/?y_source=1_MTc0OTMyOTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 3,018 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambience

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Neighbourhood 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 "wonderful menu" and "beautiful location" with koi pond views. Known for its "amazing food" and "excellent service," the restaurant impresses with dishes like fried green tomatoes and lobster risotto. Ideal for special occasions, it's praised as a "gem" offering "Michelin's star food" in Effingham.

3,018 Reviews

  1. Scott

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thought the service and food was great and enjoyed our night out celebrating our Wedding Anniversary

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  2. Ben

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service. Fantastic food. Fifty bucks for a pour of Pappy 15 year…. I feel like that’s kinda steep! There was also a random surcharge added to our tab with no explanation.

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  3. Kari

    Denver

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and drinks! Perfect for special occasions.

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  4. Leslie

    VIP

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time here and everything was as wonderful as the first time. I had the salmon the last time and was hoping to branch out to the crab cakes. But our server Victoria steered me right. She said it’s a different preparation from the last time and you will love it. It was divine and though I usually eat only half of what I order — I ate almost the whole thing. The salmon was cooked perfectly and instead of sitting on rice or potato purée it sat on three divine lemon ravioli . It also had a wonderful combination sauce I cannot describe. It is amazing to my husband and me that this gem of a restaurant is in Effingham IL. It would be a top hiot spot in any major city. How lucky we are to get a great meal as we drive between Chicago and Nashville.

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  5. Patricia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Came to Firefly for a family Christmas celebration. Only 3 people so our server was able to keep on top of refills, special requests, etc. Hubby loves fine dining and thoroughly enjoyed his meal! Grandchild tried a new food (for them) and was pleasantly surprised at how great it was. I appreciated the variety of the menu even though I stuck to my favorite, Steak! Of course the desserts were luscious. Firefly will be our 'extra special' destination in the future.

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  6. Michaelene

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always make a point to stop here for dinner on our way through. They have a wonderful atmosphere and delicious, healthy food!!

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  7. Michelle

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We head this way often and always stay one night in Effingham just so we can eat at Firefly Grill. We are never disappointed! Food and service is always excellent!
    Firefly GrillResponded on 19 December 2024
    Michelle, thank you for making us a part of your trips to Effingham! We’re honored that you choose Firefly Grill every time and that we’ve consistently met your expectations. We truly appreciate your loyalty and kind words about both the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!

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  8. Amy

    VIP

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Faith is amazing! Such a great waitress! We had a great birthday dinner!
    Firefly GrillResponded on 19 December 2024
    Amy, thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that Faith made your birthday dinner special. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to her—she'll be thrilled! We hope to celebrate many more memorable occasions with you in the future!

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  9. David

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tip notch as usual, food excellent tiara our server was the best.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 19 December 2024
    David, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that about your experience dining with us. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to the team. It's always a pleasure to know our guests had such a top-notch experience! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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  10. Kurt

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was great she was very attentive to making sure our dining experience was complete and enjoyable! Food was superb! Bar service was excellent!
    Firefly GrillResponded on 19 December 2024
    Kurt, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that our server made your experience so enjoyable and that you were pleased with both the food and bar service. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back for another exceptional dining experience!

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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 3018 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Firefly Grill

1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Keller Drive
  • Area
    Effingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 16:00–21:00 Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–02:00
  • 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, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ffgrill.com/?y_source=1_MTc0OTMyOTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
  • 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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