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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.8
4.8
3008 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
23:30
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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.

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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 3,008 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
  • 4.5Value

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

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Hot spot

  • 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 is a standout dining destination with "fresh ingredients" and "exceptional quality" dishes. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive service" and the restaurant's ability to accommodate pets on the porch. The ambiance is described as "comfortable and classy," making it a must-visit spot for both locals and travelers.

3,008 Reviews

  1. William

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was excellent, and our waitress, Kim, gave us perfect customer service!

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  2. David

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at the Firefly is always a great meal with great service.

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  3. Amy

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come to eat at firefly a lot and eat there a lot.

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  4. Kathleen

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and great drinks. What more could you ask?
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Kathleen, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, service, and drinks. We look forward to having you back soon for another great experience!

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  5. Jeannette

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was awesome. We will definitely be back when in the area.
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Jeannette, thank you for the great review! We’re so glad everything was awesome, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next time you’re in the area. See you soon!

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  6. Geralyn

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, as always, was delicious. The calamari was some of the best we've ever had. Our server was wonderful and all our food (Hot honey pizza, Brussels sprouts, roasted fingerling potatoes, homemade vanilla ice cream) was perfect.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 19 November 2024
    Geralyn, thanks so much for the great review! We’re so happy to hear everything was delicious, and we agree, the calamari is definitely a standout! It sounds like you had the perfect spread, from the Hot Honey pizza to the homemade vanilla ice cream. We’ll be looking forward to your next visit!

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  7. Steve

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sad my favorite dish changed from sea scallops to bay scallops. Was very good but not big sweet scallops. Hope this is temporary. Everything was top notch as usual.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 19 November 2024
    Steve, thanks for the feedback! We’re glad to hear everything else was top notch, but we totally get your disappointment about the scallops. We appreciate you still enjoying your meal and can’t wait to have you back!

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  8. C

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always try to stop here on the road trips. Great ambiance, food and service. Nice menu too. We shared some small plates tonight and a bottle of wine. Perfect.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 11 November 2024
    Thank you for making us a stop on your road trips! We’re so glad to hear you enjoy the ambiance, food, and service each time. Small plates and a bottle of wine sound like the perfect combo! We can’t wait to welcome you back on your next trip. Safe travels!

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  9. Derek

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tierra was amazing. We got the mussels, they were delicious , fried green tomatoes were excellent and the salmon, which was cooked perfectly. The only thing bad I had to say about the salmon was it needed more raviolis there’s only three on the plate which is a little low for me. Should be at least 5. Service was extremely good and the dessert the tiramisu was amazing as well and actually we are going back again tonight. That’s how great it was. Overall experience was a win.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 11 November 2024
    Derek, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the mussels, fried green tomatoes, and salmon. We also appreciate your feedback on the ravioli portion—I'll be sure to pass that along to the team. It's great to hear that the service and tiramisu were highlights as well! We’re honored to have you as a return customer and can’t wait to welcome you again for another fantastic experience.

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  10. David

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Told the hostess 2x we had a reservation. She didn’t get it and made us wait. By the time she figured it out no tables were available in the main dining room. They offered a seat at the bar. We wanted a table so we were sat in the back room area. Fortunately, the food was delicious. We will try again and request a better table when we make reservation. We have a home in Illinois and Florida. We’ve been looking for a good restaurant in the area when we’re here. I think we’ve found it at FF Grill.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 11 November 2024
    David, thank you for sharing your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the mix-up with your reservation. We understand how frustrating that must have been. We're glad to hear that the food made up for the experience, and we appreciate your patience. We’d love to have you back and will be sure to accommodate you with a better table next time. We’re thrilled that you’ve found us and look forward to making your future visits as smooth and enjoyable as possible!

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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 3008 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 29 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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