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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.8
4.8
3013 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 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 3,013 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

    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.

3,013 Reviews

  1. Amy

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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!

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  2. David

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tip notch as usual, food excellent tiara our server was the best.

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  3. Kurt

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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!

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  4. William

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    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!
    Firefly GrillResponded on 3 December 2024
    William, thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your food and had excellent service. We can’t wait to have you back for another wonderful experience!

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  5. David

    Little Rock

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at the Firefly is always a great meal with great service.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 3 December 2024
    David, thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear you consistently enjoy your meals and service at Firefly. It’s always our goal to provide a memorable dining experience, and we’re happy to know we’re hitting the mark. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more great meals!

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  6. Maryellen

    Chicago

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always. Prompt, friendly service. Perfectly cooked scallops and risotto with mushrooms was to die for! Green beans were excellent. We’ll never go anywhere else in the area! ❤️
    Firefly GrillResponded on 3 December 2024
    Maryellen, thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your meal, especially the scallops, risotto, and green beans. It’s always our goal to provide top-notch service and delicious food, and we’re so happy to know we hit the mark. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!

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  7. Amy

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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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  8. Kathleen

    Chicago

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    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 on 25 November 2024
    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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  9. 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 on 25 November 2024
    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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  10. 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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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 3013 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 10 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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