Reviews

I have ate here several times, and always have an amazing meal and feel very welcomed. The most recent time, we went with a large group. Every single person loved their meal and raved about the service. Their wine list is perfect and there are lots of vegetarian options as well as plates for the meat eaters!

Great food, good service (a bit more European than American - ie. slightly more formal) and a sophisticated menu. We really enjoyed the food here, but you wouldn't call it cheap!

The food at Firefly is really good, but the low key nature of the place, its neighborhood feel and it's comfort approach to food makes it very different from the hundreds of hipster restaurants in the city. We were seated at our reservation time (a decided rarity in the city) and immediately supplied menus and delicious warm bread accompanied by a split pea and fennel spread-great. We started off with the shrimp and sea scallop potstickers, which were excellent. Another person in our party had the quinoa fritters with coriander; she rated them good. For a main course I had the turkey with a tamale as good as those I've had in Mexico, with red mole sauce, accompanied by black beans, roasted squash and pepitas-moist turkey and everything else was first rate. The vegetarian in the group had the Celery Root and Cauliflower Gratine with hen of the woods mushrooms and brussels sprout leaves; she found the entire dish to be fresh, clean and very flavorful. For dessert we selected a "deconstructed" (my term, not the restaurants) pumpkin brioche bread pudding with toffee sauce and rum cream anglaise and quince- it was outstanding- sweet, with the all the flavors coming together really well and rich enough that it satisfied three of us. The wine list is fine and we had some good reds by the glass at reasonable prices. Service was excellent; we were never rushed and the spacing of courses was perfect. Although well off the typical tourist beaten track (which is a tremendous plus in restaurant crazy San Francisco) , Firefly is worth the journey for excellent food in a warm and welcoming environment.

A lovely spot in Noe Valley that we have been going to for many years. Went there last evening and was not disappointed. Such attention to detail, passion for each element of the meal. Lots of creative vegetable centric dishes. small menu, carefully crafted. excellent wine selections. Not a budget spot though. Very attentive service

we are not vegan but like to eat healthy. This restaurant was recommended by a colleague. I had a special fish. It was delicious but the portion is a bit small, especially compared to usual american dishes. My husband had an organic steak. It was with a special Herb mouse, which made the dish really fresh. Very friendly staff and fast service. It was full house on a wednesday night. I reserved a table over Opentable 2 days before.

On a recent trip so San Francisco, I had the unexpected pleasure of dining at Firefly with some local friends. The menu was small, yet the options so delightful you didn't need anything else. They use a rotating menu, but the week we were there offered Swordfish, Salmon, Duck and of course Steak, in addition to two vegetarian plates. I had the duck, and delectable is all I have to say. The pot-stickers, which are the only thing they keep on the menu weekly, made for a great appetizer. Will be back upon my next trip to the bay!

I haven't been this excited about a meal since I was in Italy. The food was superb, the wait staff really friendly and the place has a nice ambience. It's well worth the price!

We were a pretty diverse group of vegetarians, carnivores, ages and nationalities looking for dinner at a location that would suit everyone and allow for conversation. This was well chosen. Firefly had great service, a diverse innovative menu and was really nice for conversation. The rooms are the right size. The spread with the bread was very fun and the wine menu was reasonable. The food was just okay - I think we were all hoping for a bit more. The fried chicken was very average. Parking is a pain, so it is unlikely we would return. However, it is a nice setting for a quietish dinner with family and friends.

This restaurant is conveniently located close to Noe Valley shops. It has a very cool understated vibe, not pretentious at all. Very comfortable and very San Francisco. I had Moqueca and my husband had the Fried Chicken, both were delicious.

The appetizer Brussell sprouts are to die for. I then had a divine piece of sea trout encrusted almonds and my friend had a fried chicken that was moist and delicious. Topped off with a cheesecake and blueberry compote that was delectable. Good wine list at fairly reasonable prices And the ambience is, well, comfy. Very good dining experience.

This restaurant in Noe Valley provides simple dishes well cooked. The decor and service makes for a relaxing atmosphere. Main courses are in the $20/25 region. Wines are from mid $30 and upwards. The staff are pleasant and attentive. It is a restaurant that knows what it can do well, and does it. Recommended for eating in Noe Valley.

Fabulous neighborhood gem, great food, great staff, nice relaxing atmosphere. Not touristy at all. Love the lamb meatballs, pork shoulder and fried chicken..the vegetarian pancakes are delish. I always go when I am in town. Plenty of parking too..

We found this restaurant whilst looking for a passover meal. However we thought this was probably one of the best meals we had eaten whilst in America (not just during Passover!) The food was extremely tasty and the service was great. Higly recommended!

I was so excited to come to this place after reading about it. Being that I must eat GF going out to eat sometimes can be very stressful and some places are not in "the know" even when they claim to have celiac friendly menus. I was so excited here as most EVERYTHING is GF. There was literally only 1 appetizer on the menu that was not GF and the biscuit that comes with the fried chicken is not GF, but who wouldn't want the cornbread? LOL The menu is unique and delish! My husband doe not have to eat GF and was equally as happy with the menu selections and the taste of all items received. We shared the crabcake and it was so good. My husband commented that this is better than the usual non-GF crabcakes at other places that tend to be dense and full of breadcrumbs. This was very good and tasted so fresh and light. It was on a bed of greens with some shaved fennel. So so good. I enjoyed a vegetarian option as my main - A very good enchilada dish that I am craving now. I also tried my husbands friend chicken. Yes GF fried chicken and it was very crispy and good. If I was to get picky I would just say the chicken could us a little more seasoning or to be hit with some salt or garlic salt as its pulled from the fryer. But don't get me wrong, it was good as is. The other picky complaint would be they don't offer a full bar. Only beer and wine. I had a lovely glass of pinot noir and my husband stuck with water since he prefers a mixed cocktail. Overall this place is a hit. And again, I was beyond thrilled to have a menu that was fresh ingredients and almost 100% GF as a result. Even for anyone who doesn't eat GF - you should go here. My husband said we will def. be back.

Well what to make of this place ? It's been there forever and we arrived at 20:15 for a 20:30 table . We sat on a bench in a corridor ( there is a bar but it was laid up for dinner and so not possible to hoover there ) the queue was soon out of the door and super busy and the place was rammed . After a glad of fino sherry and chat we stated to get a little fidgety as its was past 21:00 and they seems unable to move the previous guests off our table . Eventually at 21:15 the manageress intervened and asked them to vacate ( apparently they had been there for over 3 hours so that seems fair ! ) I have to say the service recovery was superb and the wonderful team were genuinely embarrassed - drinks were free , the chef cam to the table with an additional dish to say sorry and they then took the desserts off the bill - thank you for appreciating the time we had waited ! The food was solid neighbourhood fare with a big emphasis on Jewish dishes ( well it was the 1st day of Passover ! ) so lots of gefiltre fish chopped liver matzo balls etc . It was interesting but I never found Jewish food that exciting ! A good wine list although out Cab Sav was off and they were prepared to give us a better one and split the additional cost ! So I loved the team and the service ethic - thought the food was Ok and came away smiling

Firefly is our go-to place for special occasions. It is not a fancy or pretentious place, but comfortable with excellent food. The menu is very straight-forward. with maybe 8-10 entrees, all of which are wonderful. There are always 2 vegetarian entrees, and they are creative and tasty. Service is excellent!

This is a local spot, where you will find comfort food that is seasonal as well as a cozy and intimate atmosphere for a great meal. It is is a residential neighborhood (Noe Valley), and parking may be an issue (hello - this is SF), and reservations are recommended unless you are like me and choose the bar seating. I was impressed with the service, including how they perfectly timed our dishes. Everything from appetizer, to main and dessert were amazing. I want to go back for their Fried Chicken Night on Tuesdays. I also liked their wine list which had a good amount of reasonably priced bottles. how they have lavender soap in bathroom too.

Out eating alone again ..... But have finally found some yummy food at the Firefly. Delicious meat loaf by the name of Brad..........kindly advised by my friendly waiter it was enough and I wouldnt need a side( he was right) Saved some room for dessert by the name of .....baby love supreme - more yum and nice balance between bitter sweet and sour Can't wait to be back with the loved one

Very good restaurant, they change menu every now and then, we ordered salmon and short ribs. Tasted really good. Excellent Service and fair price. Atmosphere also good.

So glad I went back. My old neighborhood restaurant is still great. We shared and still had leftovers to take home. Maybe because we tried the bread with spread. Warm salad with potatoes was memorable. Fried chicken was moist. Service friendly and relaxed. Overall excellent!

Creative menu and delicious food. The service was great and the ambience is amazing. Make reservations and get there on time. The place fills up quickly.

Sadly, as a visitor to SF, I probably won't get to come back here. I went with a local who lives nearby (slogging up endless hills to get there). The atmosphere was immediately apparent. It was crowded and we had to wait a while since our seats weren't ready. We were kept informed during the wait, which is an indication of the service here. We eventually got a table and service was prompt and friendly. Good but not extensive choice of main courses. I picked the meatloaf and my friend had lamb. Both served without too much delay and both delicious. Nice wine selection and not overly expensive.

Service was great, food was okay. Rice pudding (dessert) was on a honey philo something, it was so hard and sticky, almost inedible. Maybe we just went on an "off" day.

This is a very nice, small restaraunt that serves food that is definitely not your run of the mill with vegetarian options and more healthy options. The brussel sprouts were ver good and I enjoyed my fish very much. It has a relaxed, intimate atmosphere and the wait staff was very riendly and attentive. While the meals were good they were not exceptional and they were on the high side of moderate. With all of the really great options and San Francisco, this would not be on the top of my list but it was good.

Nice atmosphere, very nice service, loved the red wine (Tempranillo) and the sirloin steak was delicious. I loved the cosy atmosphere of this little restaurant in the Noe Valley, would recommend for sure! Relatively expensive but justified by the quality

Great food and great vegetarian options. I recommend making a reservation in advance because they get really busy. The brussel sprouts is a great apetizer and the kale salad is fantastic.

A neighborhood gem. Inspired cooking full of interesting flavors. Elegant simplicity. Quiet and cozy.

We went to this restaurant with local friends whist visiting San Francisco. They wanted us to see a real " San Fransisco neighborhood restaurant " and I am so glad they did . The vibe is wonderful- it's casual, hip and bustling. The food was delicious. The waitress was super nice and attentive. It makes you wish you lived in the neighborhood - what more could you ask for?

Friendly neighborhood vibe ! Healthy food choices with generous portions--service was very good and gluten free items are tasty ! Our challenge is one pork chop came out very undercooked and had to be sent back...was odd since we had ordered two, and the other one came out properly cooked...join locals for a wonderful dinner !

Went there for a casual business dinner, it was mostly delicious. Sometimes the dishes were a bit too sophisticated - it's difficult to expect what the dish would look and taste like because there are so many ingredients. More often than not I was surprised for the best but when I wasn't it was a flop. I’d definitely go again, but would try to better understand the dishes' structure and texture before I order.

Menu is always changing depending on the seasons which is great. Place is very romantic and intimate. A great place to talk and dine well. Quaint, original and not replicated. Food is just AMAZING and desserts is always a must.

always love this restaurant. ate here in the 2000s. it's still around. creative menu, loved their steaks. fusion/creative menu. be sure to make a reservation or you may not get seated... smallish cozy space.

Been here several times. Known for Brussels sprouts, cooked various ways. Food typically fresh and healthy choices. Everything usually very tasty. Staff great.

An interesting menu with some creative items. Who would expect a signature dish of "fried chicken" within such a sophisticated menu, yet it's worth coming on a Tuesday to enjoy such a tasty item, crispy outside yet succulent inside (and I'm from Georgia so I know good fried chicken). Moreover, the fixed price offering Sunday through Thursday of any appetizer, entree, and dessert for $37 cannot be beat. All of the seafood ingredients are sustainable and all of the meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free. This is truly a San Francisco treat. Any negatives? Difficult street parking but be patient till something opens up and then show courtesy to the neighbors who need to enter/leave their garages. Well worth the effort.

The food here is amazing. The menu changes seasonally and is always delicious. The acme bread is always worth starting with. I always get one of their vegetable starters because they really know how to completely elevate veggies! My husband always gets one of the seafood dishes because it is typically very unique and not something you would find anywhere else. The great thing about this place is we can bring our kids (9 and 12) here. The place isn't overrun with kids and we do make sure to come early and have the kids on their best behavior, but the staff is always very good with them and make us all feel comfortable. It is a great place to come for a special occasion dinner when I want to have my kids with me.

Terrible place. Go never, if you want to have a nice dinner and evening. We found this restaurant via Tripadvisor. But actually there was not clean. We can not understand menu. It is difficult to call it a restaurant. It is look like a canteen.

Lovely, charming restaurant centrally located in Noe valley. Creative delicious menu and very good service. Memorable evening.

Dinner at Firefly is a great experience from the friendly waitstaff to the delicious food, you can’t go wrong eating here. There is a seasonal menu that changes depending on what is available to the chef that day. And speaking of chefs, it is incredible what they put out in such a small kitchen. I was also impressed with how clean everything was; the glassware sparkled and the bartender kept wiping down where we ate. The fried chicken dinner was excellent, and we finished with corn crepes and corn ice cream which were delicious. We sat at the bar and talked to the bartender during the meal. We enjoyed watching her work (and her work ethic). I highly recommend this neighborhood restaurant with 25 years of great food and service.

Firefly is definitely worth seeking out. Excellent California/fusion cuisine on offer in a cozy dining room. The prix fixe menu offers outstanding value for the calibre of cuisine being served.

The restaurant decor was inviting, but the room was uncomfortably warm. The braised lamb was very good, but one in my party had the trout, and it was a bit too undercooked for our taste. The staff was courteous and pleasant. Overall a fairly good experience, but not a great one.

My husband and I went to Firefly on our recent trip to San Francisco. It was a little out of the way from our hotel, but so very worth it! The location was great in fact. Away from the crowds in the more frequented parts of town. My husband and I both felt that our meals were as close to perfect as any meal can get! Hope to visit again soon and will definitely be back at Firefly when we do!

We dined at Firefly at the recommendation of a Noe Valley restaurant that was too crowded to seat us. It is just at the border of the Noe Valley and Castro neighborhoods. Their dining room was equally crowded but the host shuffled some folks at the bar and managed to seat the 3 of us there. My girlfriend and I love eating at a restaurant bar because you usually enjoy more banter with a bartender than a waiter and you get a nice, elevated view of the dining room. The menu is brief and eclectic. I can't stand a phone book menu like most chain restaurants have. I want fresh rotated stock in the kitchen. I had the sea bass (cooked to moist, flaky perfection) and my son had a vegan dish. My girlfriend combined an appetizer with a salad. All dishes were creative and balanced and our plates were left bare. Seated at the bar we also had a prime view of the kitchen where the chef was a young, twenty-something female. All the staff work very well together. No yelling, no stressing, a nice orchestra of cooperation. The ceilings are very high with a parachute draped from above. I would recommend an upgrade on the sparse and drab paintings on the wall.

Tried this Noe Valley gem for their Tuesday night fried chicken and meal exceeded my expectations. Very tasty preparation using Mary's Chicken with mashed potatoes/gravy, collard greens, and a biscuit or cornbread. Delightful service in a very relaxed and relatively quiet setting. Highly recommend.

Very good! Nice date place.

Was treated to dinner in Noe Valley and enjoyed the ambience and food. We ordered the daikon radish cakes for appetizer, fried Mary's chicken and rockfish , shrimp and clam with watercress. The fried chicken is really tasty. It comes with mashed potato with gravy, coleslaw and a biscuit.

Great comfort food at a top quality restaurant in the neighborhood. Friendly wait staff. Food is very well prepared and very good.

Firefly is one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. I have been visiting it for 15 years or so, which is testimony to its consistency. The food is always seasonal, inventive and well prepared. The staff are always excellent.

I have been going here to this quiet neighborhood restaurant for 20 years, and it has never, ever failed to deliver a delicious meal. I was just here with my husband and a out-of-town friend and we all had amazing dishes. I had the Mary's fried chicken (a staple dish) and it was still as wonderful as I remember. My tablemates had the short ribs, which was just perfectly cooked (I had a taste). We had a tasty Austrian Burgenland red wine. And, the wait staff were very attentive and helpful. Mostly locals go here, but if an out-of-towner came here, I am sure they would have a great dining experience!

This place has been in business for 20 years - and there's a reason it's still going strong. The menu is as diverse as the City itself - and there are usually one or two fish entrees and one or two vegetarian entrees also. The appetizers are excellent, although my personal favorites are the pot stickers with wonderful flavors of shrimp and scallop, moistened perfectly in a tangy sesame soy dipping sauce. During the week, they offer a 3-course prix fix menu for $38 which is really worth it (unlike many restaurants in SF.) I've been here to celebrate birthdays, valentines day, Passover, and other occasions - you cannot go wrong in here.

Firefly is a gem. The food was creative and esthetic, the service was amazing. The server made us feel so at home, even in face of the many questions our group poses about the food, wine, origin of the names, etc. They even waived our corkage fee, as a birthday treat. The dessert was to die for. We will be back.

Loved our meal at Firefly. The fried chicken was good, the shrimp cakes were fantastic, the Brussels sprouts were amazing and the dessert, go for Budino, so decadent!

By favorite, I mean that we have taken more people visiting San Francisco to the Firefly than any other restaurant by a factor of 3! We have never been disappointed, and our guests were always pleased. Things we like include: warm bread, menu with new "fresh off the farm" items, and enough selection on the menu to please everyone. Hmmm, they open in just over an hour, and they are only a mile away ... Honey? Do you feel like ...

Great food, great service. Always a unique menu and the Sunday through Thursday Prix Fixe menu is a great deal. We lived in the neighborhood for several years and went here a lot.

This long time neighborhood restaurant has been a a favorite of mine for a long time. Little known secret is that if you cannot get a table, as they are very busy, you can always sit at the bar at eat. The service had always been perfect and the food delcious and innovative.

The food is always fresh, interesting and perfectly prepared. They also always have an interesting and gourmet style vegetarian selection. Would definitely recomment it to tourists as well as locals. Noe Valley is a great neighborhood of SF and if you come to San Francisco you will not be disappointed by strolling the neighborhood on your way to Firefly for a delicious dinner.

The food is excellent, the service is neighborhood friendly and the room is lovely. This isn't super fussy pushing the limits cuisine - it's just a great place. Eat at Firefly, enjoy yourself.

It was our girls night out...we heard good things about the Firefly and decided to check it out. The ambiance was warmer and cozier than the pictures shown their website...which was a plus. The service was impeccable, our waiter was knowledgeable and when asked for his opinions, he gave us right-on recommendations. The Prix fix menu offered Sunday-Thursday is the way to go....$35 for ANY choice of appetizer, entree and dessert. The shrimp and sea scallop potstickers and butternut squash soup were wonderful.....Grilled Pork Chop and Fried Chicken of your Dreams were awesome....we had three different desserts, our favorite was the chocolate one (of course!) We will be returning again!

After a full day exploring San Francisco we didn't feel like dressing up for a "fancy" dining experience, but wanted a casual local place to eat. Fortunately, we were directed to the Firefly restaurant in the Noe valley by local friends and it was a Great recommendation! The atmosphere was casual and local but the menu and wine list was very impressive. We really enjoyed the Shrimp and Sea Scallop Potstickers with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce and for entree's we had the Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri, Smoked Mariquita Farms Root Vegetables and Pickled Pearl Onions and a Black Cod dish, both of which were fabulous! For dessert we shared a warm chocolate hazelnut crepe cake with caramel ice cream and cocoa almonds that was the BEST dessert we had in San Francisco! Our server was also excellent and she helped us choose menu items that really nailed our taste profile. The menu changes often and they offer a Prix Fix menu from Sun to Thurs for just $38 per person which includes any appetizer, an entrée and a dessert which is like getting a dessert free. I highly recommend you try Firefly. It's a winner!

Wanted to have a special last night dinner on our vacation and a restaurant that catered to both vegan and non vegan diets. Firefly was great. We unfortunately made our reservation late and ended up arriving a bit early but hostess brought us drinks and offered a seat at the bar as it was so busy. We happily sat there and had great service from the bar tender. Everyone in the restaurant was friendly and food was delicious l. Would definitely recommend firefly for any diet. Will definitely go again next time in SFO

The food is quality prepared but not quality served. It's hard to enjoy a meal that will cost a c note when you are consistently ignored or neglected. The hipsters who run the show from 5 to 11 ought to remember they are serving retired professionals who dined there when it was the amazing La Roca. Next time I am in the neighborhood I will spend my dollars at Regent Thai which is absolutely excellent in every way.

liked it all....no downers!! great wine selection...food is very tasty....great ambiance...fun!! Easy parking and easy to get a seat...kinda later in the evening

My wife and I live near the Firefly restaurant on 24th Street in Noe Valley. It is our favorite restaurant in the neighborhood and features several signature dishes we enjoy. Our favorite one is the Fried Mary’s chicken with mashed potatoes & gravy.

Family n friends Dinner at Firefly was an fabulous experience n enjoyment yesterday .. Best Vegetarian option suggested by Japanese friend from Noe valley area after melodious Indian Music event .. Crowded restaurant has pleasing interior n different cloth ceilings with large-some seating .. variety of vegetarian options tried .. Fresh n crispy salad with vegetables sprouts beet corn beans,Roasted Brussels sprouts, delicious Corn chowder, Japanese sweet potato tostones, Griddled daikon radish cakes with scallions, crimini and kale enchiladas with cranberry beans and cashew cream all found of nice taste n flavour n presentation .. Desert sticky date pudding cake, itty bitty scoop of ice cream were yummy .. Timely excellent continued service with very friendly n loving gesture of servers .. would love to visit again ..

I had the trout with spinach and coconut corn and it was amazing. My husband had the steak with potatoes and asparagus and it was very good as well. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and other waitstaff visited with us as well. I would eat here again and try dessert next time. This place is a hidden gem.

Firefly is probably the best choice to dine in Noe Valley. Centrally located, with a diverse menu and decent choices for wines by the glass. The only downside are the relatively high prices ($$$) and some of the servers who at times have an unnecessary “attitude”. Recommended dishes: pork chop; fried chicken.

We came here for my foodie daughters birthday. Her high expectations were over come by a wonderful helpful staff, an amazing atmosphere and dynamite food. Seriously a must go even though its far from downtown.

I had my farewell San Francisco dinner at Firefly in spring 2015, so this was my first return visit since then. It didn't disappoint. Both the service and the food quality were top-of-the-line. We shared a salad of curried roast beet, carrot, apple and chicory salad with pine nuts; and entrees of fried chicken (a long-standing favorite) and braised beef. Note: the menu changes, so these items might not be available in the future.

This Noe Valley gem has been a long-standing tradition for good food tucked into the fantastic Noe Valley neighborhood. If you are looking for a spot where locals go, a place where you can experience a neighborhood vibe. A place to enjoy great food, wine and friendly service - this is a must.

This is a quaint little place in Noe Valley with very good food with nice twists. The service is great- unobtrusive but available and knowledgeable with good recommendation. We had shrimp and scallop potstickers and roasted beet greens with raisins for apps. Delicious lamb and 2 different fresh fish dinners- Mahi Mahi and a wonderful trout special. Chocolate dessert is killer-will keep you awake with chocolate dreams. I loved it and will put it on my favorites list!

A hidden gem in Noe Valley. Great for dates.

The menu at this place changes regularly. Dishes are made from home grown organic produce, great tasting! A hippy place with great service. Never fails to impress; everytime.

The location is great -- right at the end of the shopping strip on 24th street in Noe Valley. The dining room is rustic chic; not pretentious, but neutral tones, dim lighting, and comfortable. Significantly overpriced in the end. I say that because it wasn't cheap, and I don't remember much about the meal, apart from an unoriginal kale salad. Nothing truly memorably bad either, though. There are other better places on 24th.

Great food, pleasant atmosphere, excellent service! Fried chicken is outstanding. As good as any I have ever had anywhere. Creative menu. Pleasant servers and comfortable seating. They also donate 20% of the check to local schools.

Had dinner here about a two weeks ago with some friends. The service in wonderful. The food is quite good. A few items were a bit odd, but all in all, it's a good restaurant. One of the best things about it is that almost EVERYTHING on the menu is gluten free. One friend got the fried chicken (GF) and I tried it. Very good. Another friend got a vegetarian dish and liked it. I got the Moqueca, a Brazilian dish, and it was pretty good. A bit too much coconut, but everything was prepared well. As an appetizer, we got a few things, but the sweet potato tostones were excellent (and I don't really even like sweet potatoes). The wine list is decent, with good representation from around the world. I would go back and would recomment it to anyone looking for eclectic dining in SF.

I dared to improvise walking in here on a Thursday night without a reservation since me and my wife were working in the city. Of course, as a walk-in were not able to get a table but the hostess was nice enough to suggest sitting at the bar. Well, it turned out that the bar was better than sitting at a table! My wife, her friend and I were served by Adam, who did an excellent job and answered all our questions, and recommended the dishes that made up for a dinner to remember. Don't miss the best Fried Chicken you will ever have. Also, the pot stickers were a testament to the culinary creativity of this place. Everything else was just superb. Tucked away at the top of a hill, you could never guess that here's is one of the best restaurants if San Francisco. Art as food, food as art. Extraordinary!

This small restaurant located in Noe Valley (up and over the hill beyond the Castro) was a welcome escape on an early Sunday. The menu is creative and eclectic. A sampling of meat, fish and vegetarian options. I had the shrimp and scallop potstickers for a starter, and the braised short ribs with cauliflower and lava beans. Yum.

Firefly has been around for a few decades. It's in a beautiful neighborhood in Noe valley. The service is wonderful and the food is fresh and well thought out. The cuisine ranges from comfort food to seasonal to ethnic curries. A little for everyone I think. Desserts are always my favorite. Must order a few!!

Firefly is a cozy, understated restaurant with great food and a very friendly, casual atmosphere. We love it.

We love this place and come here every 5 or 6 weeks. We live nearby and its a great neighborhood spot. What is special about the place is that the recipes are timeless, some things stay on the menu for a long time, but always fresh and home made. The perk of this place is the entire restaurant (with tiny exceptions) is gluten free. For me this is excellent. The food is not fussy, its rich, generous portions and always friendly excellent service. I never have to worry about the ingredients as they are always sustainable, local and usually organic, just picked, just delivered etc.

We selected this restaurant by chance but were happy with our choice. It is a quaint restaurant that has been part of the community for years. Their menu is small but diverse and offers enough choices to please most diners and the servers recommendations were spot on.

I always enjoy Firefly. Most recently had the fried chicken -- not just on Tuesdays anymore!! Also tasted my friend's trout which was also amazing. And the mexican corn as a starter was very tasty. And the bread pudding was amazing... usually huge and heavy at most restaurants, but this was a smaller/better portion size and really delicious made with brioche bread. I'll also mention that their corkage fee is now $20 and they no longer waive corkage if you order another bottle... certainly not a dealbreaker, but a not-so-great change in policy.

A great find. After reading the reviews on Trip Adviser, we couldn't wait to try this restaurant. It more than lived up to our expectations. Every dish that both my wife and I had ws original and delicious. Whilevthe place has a neighborhood vibe, the service was excellent. To cap it off, it was price fixed at $36!! I'd go before the chef moves on to some expensive restaurant, well worth the cab ride from the center of town. A real winner.

On our last night in SF we were looking for a nice place to have dinner and we found this place. The staff was very friendly and the food was just awesome. I absolutely recommend it!

This is a Very congenial local restaurant with terrific service. There were six of us and all of us were happy with our meals, appetizers and lovely wines. Two of our party are own wine bars and really know their wines! The restaurant owner recommended a very different and tasty Chardonay as well as sending us a nice taster of a fizzy red. The Brussels sprouts were tasty as was the flatbread appetizer. We ordered seconds. My marinated pork was juicy, tender, and tasty while the accompanying vegetables complimented it beautifully. We were too sated to try desserts.

We lived near here for over a year and went twice. The locals love this place like it was a religion. I didn’t get it. I thought the menu was weird and the cooking barely average. The dining room looked like a cafe. Obviously just not for me

Start with the bread and spread ($3), a mini half-loaf of incomplete slices (you'll have to use both hands to tear off each piece) with a small tub of bean/kale/ dip. Unique and tasty; we shared among four people. The famous fried chicken ($26) is two sections of dark meat completely covered in a delicious, thick, crispy coating. It comes with classic mashed potatoes and gravy, cole slaw and a fresh biscuit; a big plate of food. The lemongrass short ribs ($29) had significantly less food, but just as much taste. The place was completely full of people by 8 pm on a Tuesday. Service was very attentive.

Definitely coming back, the food was excellent and the service was great. I went alone but definitely recommending firefly for future dates

Being from the South where great fried chicken abounds, I was surprised to find this on the menu in San Fran. We were all duly impressed with the crispy succulent chicken and wonderful mashed potatoes. The biscuits were Southern worthy also. Definitely need to come back!

Lovely dining room. Great service. Wonderful food. I had tasty HOT curried soup. Nice meatloaf plate with delicious pureed root veggies. Interesting and well prepared desserts. A great place to go for a sample local, delicious San Francisco fare.

Firefly has been in business for 21 years so they must be doing something right. 24th street is a kind of very long restaurant row but Firefly stands alone at the less-fertile end of it with pretty houses as it's neighbors. Find parking where you can. It's small and cosy, divided into two rooms. The first as you enter has a bar and an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs who were toddlers when it first opened cook some pretty good food in a calm unhurried way-no pan fires or crashing of broken crockery. A smiling hostess led us up a short set of steps to a second room where we were seated at a long table big enough for 8. A lamp hanging low mid-way divided it into two 4 tops. It's a farm to table kind of place. Although the food was very satisfying as it was going down I wouldn't say it was memorable. Solid with no cause for complaint I'd say. No superlatives but a good dinner. My starter was a bowl of mixed olives ($5)from a local farm followed by a flat iron steak (which was sliced before it arrived) with green beans, Bintje potatoes and braised spring onions with a chimichuri sauce (not a favorite sauce). I recently ate in a small French restaurant in Chicago where after each bite I was babbling "wow, this is the ESSENCE of a green bean" so I can get pretty excited about the cooking of food. That didn't happen in Firefly but I wasn't unhappy with what came to the table. There's VERY GOOD and there's EXCELLENT which is an experience beyond expectations. What was excellent was the sterling service we received. A total of 4 ladies, always watchful, tended to our needs as soon as they became apparent. They watched the rooms like hawks and were quick to react. They also knew the menu inside and out. Our main server was Kristin who enthusiastically answered any menu questions and took the orders. Volume-wise the room stayed below din level but was buzzing on a Thursday night. Solid is good enough in my book. A place I would eat again and businesses can last 21 years the more people say that. I can't tell you what the other 3 at the table ate as I just have the total bill in front of me and I was focused on clearing my plate but I do know that next to me their signature fried chicken was enjoyed although there was some dismay that it was all dark meat. One dessert was ordered and proclaimed "amazing" (A cornmeal crepe) I tried a taste of the corn ice cream and egads it really tasted of corn. Different but it'll never replace vanilla. The menu is certainly eclectic. This salad-" Pole bean, pluot and lollo rosso...." what are these things? No wine was ordered as we had a mix of soft drinks, cocktails and bottled beer in my case (no imports alas, think craft beers-Farmer Jake's Armpit Amber or something like that) Oh- it was Firestone Walker Pivo Pilsner-now you know! Total spend was $226 for 4 including tax.

Make reservations at least a week ahead of time-this place is popular! Wow-every morsal of the meal was amazing, succulent, delicious! We tried to get into this place because my friends were honoring Passover, and this restaurant has meals such as Matza Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish, etc. it was difficult to get a table, but they called us when there was a last minute cancellation. The ONLY reason that I gave it 4 stars overall, was bc it's pretty pricey. But I'm not from CA, and am told this is typical. Otherwise, as far as service, food quality, and atmosphere, I highly recommend it! The lamb and Mahi are delicious. Bon Appetit!

Known for the fried chicken which they regularly run out of on weekends. We were a group of 8 and enjoyed our dinner and time together. Waiters were responsive but not so knowledgeable on the wine selection. Most dishes are on the heavy side so come hungry. Atmosphere is much improved from before with well lighted room and good crowd. Worthy of a group or date night dinner. Enjoy

The food was good, not great and totally overpriced. We ordered a few appetizers to share, no main dishes and no dessert and were surprised when we got the check. Definitely NOT going back.

Wonderful dinner for our final night in San Francisco. Delicious. Will definitely tell any friends who are travelling from Tasmania, Australia to San Francisco to put on their list to eat here. Loved the atmosphere and service too. Thank you.

We enjoyed a Passover favorites menu in this cosy and friendly restaurant. Their interpretations of classic Seder dishes were delicious.

Loved my Daikon Cake appetizer and delicious pork entree. I visited with 4 other friends. I loved that they had had aaPassover menu the previous week. We were all quite pleased with the current menu, wine and food but we all had the feeling that the waiter felt he was doing us a favor by attending to us. It may have been that we were seated near the back where the wait staff seemed to congregate behind a screen but it was obvious enough that it became a subject for discussion during the meal. That shouldn't happen. Just one smile would have been nice.

This restaurant is one of my favorites in SF. They have a very creative menu and everything I have had has been awesome! Great service too.

Had a lovely dinner in SF last week at this query, fun restaurant. The staff is great. The shrimp and sea scallop potstickers appetizer was amazing and loved the English pea pancakes as well. The Trout with coconut creamed corn put me over the top.

Please save your money and go to another Noe Valley restaurant. Food - Somebody in the kitchen was having a salt parade. The chicken, beef brisket, and cod were insanely salty. Almost to the point of inedible. The arugula salad and butter lettuce salad were forgettable and nothing special. The potstickers were way too greasy and all the oil was overpowering the flavors of the scallops. Apple cobbler was served with ice cream that almost half melted when it came out. To top it all off, my boyfriend found a large piece of plastic in his pear sherbet. Service - With a party of 7, service was pretty attentive with water but the kitchen was painfully show, waiting almost 20-30 minutes in between courses.

A friend from San Francisco has suggested me this place. It's a non tourist restaurant. Food is very healthy and very well cooked. Staff is very kind. There was a misunderstanding with the day of my reservation, but they have find a way to welcome us anyway, even if they were fully booked. I do suggest chicken and filet. Provatelo se siete a San Francisco. Ma prenotate perché il ristorante non è molto grande.

Went to this close-in neighborhood to visit old friends and walked to this neighborhood favorite. Reservations a must even on an early Monday night. I liked the menu and loved the salads and entrees I tried: very fresh ingredients, well prepared. I had a vegetarian dish of miso eggplant with brown rice, long beans and pardon peppers--could have been ordinary but it was moist and delicious. I traded with my husband and tried his halibut in a light tomato w/beans broth. Very well seasoned and perfectly fresh,cooked fish. Service was very professional yet casual and staff understood not to interrupt while we were talking; they would return to the table a few minutes later. That type of 'service' is surprisingly unusual in a restaurant but much appreciated! I also liked that the ceiling had a beautiful tented fabric treatment in both adjoining rooms which helped make dinner conversation very audible while still giving a nice 'buzz' to the room. I would definitely return.

We came all the way from Scotland and my cousin took us to this restaurant. Absolutely fabulous. Loved the food, the ambience and everything about it. If back in SF we will definitely go back to it .

Great deals mid-week at dinner. The very best food in Noe Valley - hands down. Naturally, you'll have to pay for it, but it's worth it! Have all 3 courses if you can - delicious!

I love Firefly, but as some of the reviewers have mentioned, they occasionally have an off night and you walk away a little disappointed. First off, Tuesdays is usually fried chicken day (standard American fare --- potatoes, gravy, biscuit with honey)....I have had it three times in the past 7 months (including my most recent visit last Sunday...yes, it was not Tuesday and so I was also surprised they were serving it) and I have to say, when they do it right, it is the best anywhere. Unfortunately, one of the three visits the fried chicken was over-done (a little dry for my taste). The rest of the menu is also great, and almost never disappoints. I have tried the fish several times and it has always been cooked to perfection....but getting back to my visit last week. From Sunday through Thursday, Firefly offers a fixed-price menu; about $38 for an appetizer, main meal, and dessert. Basically, you are getting a dessert for about $2 or $3 in you went al a carte. The meal starts off with bread and a home made spread; the bread is excellent and the spread is always interesting (and different every time I visit --- this night the dip was made with garbanzo beans and a variety of spices - yummy). Then came the appetizer; I ordered a "gem lettuce salad" --- excellent; and as I indicated (and discussed) above, I ordered the fried chicken, which was perfect. My companion ordered the fish (also perfect). Then came desserts....honestly...this is not their strong suit; it is my understanding that they subcontract the desserts; but they should think about getting someone else --- dessert (this time it was up-side down cake), was nice but a little let down after such a great meal. Finished off with tea --- excellent. Some other comments about the restaurant --- they have bar seating (first come first serve) in case you did not make your reservations far enough in advance and want to drop in; they also have "fireflies" (flashing lights) in the restaurant....your kids will like it. Some other comments about the menu --- there is always a vegetarian menu available, and on Jewish holidays they emphasize "Jewish" food items.

Really enjoyed our dinner here. Service was spot on, friendly, timely etc. Menu choices were excellent, something for everyone. Menu changes by the season, so always lots of fresh ingredients. Loved the corn pancakes and the squash and quinoa dishes. The fried chicken looked excellent. Will definitely return.

This place is incredible - very healthy options but soooo delicious. Great for vegans but they have lots of meat options too. I will be back!

Delicious food. Try the Mexican corn and radish dishes to start. Brazilian seafood and squash dishes were amazing entrees and for dessert the crepes and the bread pudding were to die for. The s'mores were great too! And ask for Jane as the server.

Good quality, friendly, welcoming - absolutely nothing wrong with this place but for me it just misses out on a max score - desserts were paricularly strong. Maybe it was the lighting (a bit dark), or something else less easy to define, but there was n't anything about the place that made me think I really wanted to come back and try other stuff from the menu..

The service is relaxed and friendly, the food incredible and the atmosphere is warm and intimate. We shared several appetizers for our group of seven; it was easy to explain what we wanted and get help in determining how much we would need for the table. The main courses were just as good, including vegetarian options. Again dessert was shared. Cannot recommend more highly!

It was a great High School/Camp Reunion! Everything about Firefly was superb, especially the server, food and wine! I'll definitely be back- delish!!

Like other reviews, the food was excellent and different (hence the whimsical twist). The dessert is to die for. The service was superb and made you feel happy without being patronizing, yet professional. I like the added touch of the cute "firely jar" and the whole "romantic" ambiance without being over the top. The best seafood (Shrimp and scallops) potstickers I've ever had in my life...My husband had the Pork Belly with applesauce - wow, amazing... you just have to try it, can't explain the different flavors... Pros: - All the above - Quaint and trendy, it felt as if I was in a small resteraunt in France or Italy Cons: - A little bit pricey, but hey, you're in SF and you get what you pay for (we appreciate the details that go into making those twist on typical food)

I went with 3 friends on a Friday night. The place is small, crowded, but very pleasant. We were happy with the service. For appetizers, we ordered goat cheese souffle, fava and sweat pea pancakes, sweet potato tostones, and they were all wonderful. After that great start, we were looking forward to the entrees. The beef ribs, trout and port chops were all pretty good, particularly the trout's crispy black rice cakes and curry sauce, but the lentils and artichokes were a huge disappointment. They were plain black lentils with some cooked artichokes. I felt like I was eating bland gruel. I was about to order something, anything, else, when one of my friends offered to switch her trout for my lentils. She didn't think the lentils were that great either, but was able to eat them. We then moved onto desserts. We had the tapioca, cheesecake and meyer lemon ice cream. All were good, but not stuff we would order again. All in all, it was disappointing.

This is in noe valley/castro area so bit of a trek as we live in downtown SF but well worth it. The appetizers and entrees were excellent. the fish dishes were done to perfection. The shrimp and sea scallop post stickers are a staple and a must have. The trout was excellent and so was artic char.

I lived in SF for 20 years and this was my favorite restaurant. We went back recently and were anything but disappointed. Everything is incredibly fresh, organic and meticulously prepared... Some of the highlights over the years: potstickers, beef brisket, pork chops and pork cheeks, salads of all kinds, wild mushrooms in-season, fresh fish of all kinds - always generous portions, always fresh, local, superior quality ingredients. As a world traveler I've noticed that SF is blessed with the best, most abundant and varied produce in the world - and the Firefly represents the best of the best.

This restaurant was picked by others primarily because of the semi vegetarian menu. I personally don't mind a vegetarian fare but this menu was a challenge to find an appealing item. i finally settled on a chicken and vegetable dish that left me wanting. Spartan portions, unmemorable vegetable accompanied the plate. Chicken in a light sauce that was a bit tough and not very flavored. Others I noted had similar dishes but they too looked equally unimaginative. One bottle of moderately priced wine added to the bill for 4. The exit bill was $278!!!! I also found the place extremely crowded (I wondered how that could be) and noisy. Too noisy to carry on any decent conversation. Ambiance was also unmemorable.

We decided to celebrate my daughter's 28th birthday at Firefly last week and all 4 of us were sooooooo happy we did! Hungry and thirsty we couldn't decide what we wanted, it all sounded amazing, so what do a bunch of girls do when this happens...share! We started with Warm Firefly GF nut & seed bread with seasonal spread, sea scallop cake with white remoulade sauce and tasso, yummy roasted Brussels sprouts with parmesan and truffle oil, and poached Fuyu persimmon with fennel, blue lake beans, spiced almonds and ginger. All were out of this world, but we really loved the Fuyu persimmon fennel salad. As we sipped Sancerre wine from France, we agreed to share 2 entrees, braised boneless short ribs with polenta taragna, carrots, parsnips and crimini mushrooms and the blackened mahi mahi with spaghetti squash mock maque choux, spinach and roasted Yukon gold potato. Both were wonderful, but I really enjoyed the short ribs. Believe it or not, as full as we were, we decided to order one more poached Fuyu persimmon with fennel. Yes, it was that good! One of the main things I look for in a restaurant is innovative and interesting flavor combinations. Firefly certainly didn't let me down!

We were take to Firefly by some locals that dine there frequently. We ordered an assortment of appetizers, all of which were great. Especially the snow peas. We ordered two more orders of those! We had the lamb and the fish. Both excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant. Great Service too!

I would think it is hard to come up with an "American" style Restaurant menu and have it be different than EVERY other one out there...AND Firefly manages to do this extremely well. The choices are creative, playful, and create curiosity. It is important to read every word on the descriptions because you want to pick just the right thing...everything sounded amazing. So, We ordered a bottle of wine, while we discussed our choices. Daughter and I decided to order a bunch of things and share it all. First, the Stoller Pinot Noir was a great wine choice. I highly recommend. We started with the Mayfair salad and bread and spread. Without even having to ask, salad was split in two bowls. Our Waitress was right on. The salad was a great start...it was one of the best with the different ingredients. The bread was very fresh and spread was very good. It was hard to break the pre-cut slices of bread apart tho. Next course was the Pea pancake which was served with greens and ricotta cheese. We also had the radish cakes. I enjoyed the radish cakes. Didn't quite know what to expect on that. It was delish. I am not a fan of peas so I was not overly excited about that one. Daughter enjoyed it more. Finally we split the cornbread pudding (main course). Again it was hard to picture exactly what it was going to be...that was the fun of it!! I loved it. It had all kinds of good stuff that I wouldn't think even goes together and it was amazingly delicious. Beans, greens, broth, cornbread etc. yum and I recommend. We couldn't help but notice all of the other dishes being served around us. The Mexican style corn on the Cobb, fried chicken, fish...I wanted to go to each table with my fork and ask for a taste. Lol. Then, as if we weren't already full...had to get dessert. The crepes with maple filling of some sort served with a berry sauce and ice cream...omg. That is a must!! I was most impressed with our Waitress (wish I knew her name)...she heard me mention my Daughter's birthday and without having to ask, served our crepes with a sparkle candle. That was perfect. in fact, our service was perfect the entire time. All restaurants should be that right on with service. One last thing... I definitely have a new favorite restaurant!

This is the kind of place San Francisco is so well known for: a truly well-prepared, innovative food selection at extremely good prices. Their week day three course fixed price for three courses is a true bargain. And their Tuesday evening fried chicken is to-die-for good. An occasional but extremely rare off note is more than made up for by the attentive staff, fine food, and reasonably priced wines by the glass. You don't have to spend a fortune in SFO to get a great meal.

I have not been here in awhile and what a wonderful experience. The ambiance is very romantic. The noise level was very low so we could talk without a problem. The staff were oh so helpful and let the meal evolve..from jane, the hostess, to the waitress to the folks who cleaned our table between every meal. I do not drink alcohol (my dinner companions had a great grenache that they raved about) and was happy to see Navarro pinot noir grape juice on the menu. We had the warm bread with real butter and a pesto oil alternative that was delicious to start. We loved the Brussel sprouts and the fish was really really tasty. 1/2 of us had the blackened mahi mahi and the other half not blackened and it was fresh and a giant piece and totally perfectly cooked. The fixins were creative and delicious (squash, potatoes and a yummy sauce. You can tell the Chef is a woman, Haley Sausner, who serves good food that has subtle tastes that complement but do not overpower the good food she has picked from the market. It was nice to find this gem and we will go back.

Firefly used to be one of my favorite restaurants in the city but a recent visit was really disappointing. We went on Tuesday, which is the day that they serve their famous fried chicken. I remember when I first had it years ago, it was the best fried chicken I've ever had. But this time, it was dry and overcooked. The flavor wasn't as great as it used to be. The appetizer was kind of bad, too. (We ordered shrimp and scallop pot stickers and it wasn't good.) What happened? Please bring back the old Firefly that used to serve amazing Fried Chicken...

We've been to firefly 3 times with friends and have enjoyed it very much. On our last trip one of our friends had specific food requirements which the chef was very happy to prepare. Try it - Iwe think you'll like it!

As we entered the aroma surrounded us and pushed my hunger to the next level. Its a very small seating area, so make reservations, we also sat European style; which isn't for everyone but was good for us. I recommend the brussel sprout appetizer; sprouts topped with truffle oil and parmesan cheese. I will add that portions are smaller than I expected.

Very charming restaurant on one of the hills above Noe Valley. Despite being gluten-free in everything, it's very refined cooking, all made with very healthy locally sourced ingredients. I had the Thai pork chop with delicious spaghetti squash coleslaw. The crab cake appetizer and the tostadas were also delicious. There are vegan, vegetarian and carnivore options. We were a party of 7, and everyone was delighted with their orders. Very good friendly service. The restaurant isn't immense so reservations recommended. Very well-selected wine list featuring California and non-California wines. A bit pricey but worth it.

As it happened, I ended up eating at Firefly two nights in a row since friends recommended it the first night and I was taken as a guest by other friends who wanted to try it the second. What I will tell you is this. The room(s) are small and charming. There is very little of the San Francisco pretense that pervades so many of the good restaurants in this city. People were friendly. We were seated both nights quite punctually at the times of our reservations and in both cases the hosts, servers and bussers (who do a bit more than a typical busser does) were really delightful to deal with. Our waitress Sarah on the first night was so friendly and helpful we were tempted to ask her to join us, and I will tell you that never happens. Prices are, for San Francisco, reasonable and the wine list, while not huge, is ample and very very fairly priced by the standards of this city and its often grotesquely over-inflated wine prices. Many restaurants price their entrees in the low to mid $20 range but then nail you to the cross on wine. Firefly does not. The food was generally quite good although the standout was the simple but wonderful roast chicken. This is a dish that many places do a pretty good job of but Firefly does it superbly. I would put it in a class with the one from Zuni Cafe but you don't wait as long or pay as much. Portions are ample so don't over order. They have a very reasonable 3 course prix fixe option for $38 which a couple of us did the first night. You don't have to commit to this, but if you have room for dessert it is a hell of a deal. Don't go expecting a meal like you would get at Boulevard or Jardinierre but then the bill will be half or less than what you would have spent at those two. I put Firefly almost in the class of Sociale. . .really wonderful unpretentious neighborhood haunts that simply will not disappoint and won't leave you feeling like you just spend a quarter of your monthly income. Try it. You'll like it.

The perfect place for an easy, thoughtful romantic meal prepared just just just right. I noticed many folks not necessary in a romantic mood, but whatever their reasons for visiting Firefly they made a great choice. The tuna? Five stars! The salmon? Ditto! We loved it. My wife visited some 15 years ago and insisted we go. I hope we return within a few months! Go! Enjoy!

After the great rating in Tripadvisor, I had very high expectations, perhaps that was why I was so disappointed. The prices suggest fine dining, but the food was mediocre - the type of cuisine I'd expect from a cafe. Overall, ok food and service, but not memorable or special... Especially not for the price.

We were with 2 of our adult children and absolutely loved everything about this place...food was FABULOUS

I've been enjoying Firefly for years, and of course the food is excellent (it's San Francisco, after all) and I've had the fried chicken countless times. But what has always made the place stand out is the people there who serve you. They all seem to be happy to be there, with each other and with you, the customer. And it ends up making me happy just to be there.

We tried this restaurant for the first time because we heard they go an amazing job with gluten free. They did not disappoint. They take great care with cross contamination and my celiac daughter was able to eat there safely. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is bo-ho cozy. Our waitress was extremely sweet and bubbly. We truly enjoyed the sweet potato tostones, corn on the cob, and fried chicken! We will go back again and again!

We went on a Monday night without reservations which apparently was a Mistake. Host gave us "the eye" and sat us at the bar- despite the fact that the restaurant was nearly empty- and there were still open tables when we left. I was there with 2 friends, and my dish (a fish & clam stew) was very good, as was one friend's gnocchi. However my other friend's tuna was dry and plain. Biggest complaint though- when we were ready to leave, we asked the bar tender to break up our check into separate checks- well you would have thought we asked him to saw off his limbs! Lots of sighing and excuses ('that will REALLY take me a long time', etc.) Overall i would say- make sure you get a reservation & ask for recommendations on the menu.

Firefly is a warm, fun little restaurant in the upper Noe Valley. The service was very good, personable without being cloying, and helpful with wine selection. The bus service (often times where service fails) was perfect. Our salads were the best we have had during our 6 week road trip in the USA. The chef really makes his salads sing, and his treatment of all vegetables was creative and deft. We ordered the sherry braised pork shoulder and the Rocky Chicken, and both were delicious. Our visit was on a Tuesday night, and I called at 7pm for a 7:30 table. No problem. Give Firefly a try.

Had a lovely dinner here tonight. Food was yummy - the pea pancakes especially good. The chicken was, as ever, very nice. Ice cream was so so. Unfortunately the shine was taken off a lovely meal by the completely impersonal and completely superficial service. We were rushed, treated as if we were a number which is not what I would expect in a lovely neighbourhood restaurant. Our server was bordering on rude and sneezed all over my hand while bringing my desert and didn't even apologise. I would think twice about going again which is a shame as it was the first thing I booked when I planned our trip 6 months ago.

I'm gluten free - not by choice, by body. That makes finding restaurants difficult at best to navigate when trying to find something marginally edible but more difficult to food that is restaurant quality (good). Firefly is amazing! They've got it all together and whenever I'm in the City I stop in. Tuesday night is their famous Gluten-free Fried Chicken dinner. I've turned so many of my colleagues onto the fried chicken at Firefly reservations are necessary. But any night one can find something great to eat, and the wait staff waits. They do a great job. Check Firefly out!

Defying all expectations, this is really good food near an airport and located in a hotel--The Westin. One of our house guests said that the fried chicken was, "...the best she ever had.” Another said, "Don't miss out on the Shrimp and Sea Scallop Potstickers with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce.” My wife and I try to go there, when they have their Prix Fix menu (Sun-Thurs) because it is such a great deal.” One time we brought another group of out-of-town house guests to dine here, after a grueling 49-mile journey around parst of San Francisco during their tour... Great restaurant! I was craving fried chicken, and so we trotted down the hill to Firefly. We were seated immediately, it was fairly quiet when we arrived, but then filled up quickly! The server told the table next to us that they were going to be taking the seafood potstickers off the menu soon, so better to eat up now! They had the Prix-Fix menu happening, it was a weekday. I got the fried chicken, and he got the lamb. The biscuit was nothing to write home about but everything else was amazing. Including the bread and the carrot-garbanzo bean spread. Yum!! My chicken was served with braised greens in a spicy sauce in addition to the mashed potatoes and gravy, plus biscuit. Dessert was quite tasty as well! Did we mention the potstickers? If they still have those seafood ones, PLEASE get them. Enjoy the ambiance. Service was also very good, prompt, sweet, extremely helpful.

Foods for all, one vegetarian, one vegan, one gluten free, one who loves fried chicken in a casual setting where they take their food seriously. Nice place and priced appropriately

Firefly is a very good restaurant in a quaint, neighborhood setting. Appetizers and main meals were both excellent. The veggie dish with the over-easy egg on top was different and delicious. Good wine selections, good deserts, great, friendly, personable service. Nice find in a city of thousands of restaurants.

We headed here on a Thursday night. We did the 3 course pre fixe for $36.00. i had the roasted brussel sprouts and white truffle oil, the poached cod, and the bruleed dessert (maple was in the name). My date had the salad with juniper buttermilk dressing, the pork chop, and same dessert. We finished with cappuccinos. My date really liked her salad but i tasted it and founded it "meh". I really liked the roasted brussel sprouts a lot. And the portion size was huge! I mean: huge! Ditto for her salad. I liked the poached cod but would have prefered pan roasted or baked fish much more. I had never had cod poached before and am not sure I would again. The texture is ...well...slimy. And slimy shouldn't be a texture associated with fish -- not in my book. But the flavors worked well. My date liked her pork and I tasted it. It was terrific. The hoarseradish spaezle was a nice touch too -- on the side. We both loved the dessert. We were gonna go with the lemon tart but the waitress guided us to the bruleed dessert and we were so happy she did. Our waitress was absolutely lovely, caring, and friendly. She recommended dishes, upon request, and also recommended wine pairings. She even called us a taxi after our meal. She really made our evening. Saw lots of tables of friends just having a nice mid-week dinner together. Really nice cozy atmosphere and lots of people enjoying their meals. I'd definitely go back. If not for the texture of the poached fish, this place easily would get 5 stars.

This is a great neighborhood restaurant! We tried the Daikon radish cakes (excellent), the asparagus (Excellent) and the soup (excellent), braised beef (very good), fried chicken (very good) and the fried green tomatoes (excellent). For dessert, we tried the fromage mousse (excellent) and the chocolate budino (excellent). The service was great and the atmosphere was eclectic yet comfortable. It's worth venturing off the beaten path to eat here.

Wonderful food, great wait staff, unique tasty food. Good wine selection. Knowledge staff. I can't wait to return!

We always enjoy a meal here. The food and service are very good. The ambiance is casual and comfortable. Conversation is not difficult. It feels like a neighborhood kind of place.

So many great restaurants in San Francisco, but the one I will always return to is Firefly. The food was amazing and the service impeccable. I love the atmosphere of this place. Lively and energetic. Everyone in the restaurant seemed to be having a great time and enjoying the food. So far I've recommended this place to two other friends who were visiting San Francisco and they both raved about the place. I'll be back!!

I've been to Firefly twice, most recently in February 2014, with a friend who lives in Noe. It's one of his favorites, and I know why! As with the previous visit, the food was excellent and so was the service. A very good value for SF, I think. And they even gave us a loaf of bread to take home at the end of the evening! It's popular, so definitely recommend reservations.

What a delightful restaurant with an eclectic blend of menu choices. My local friends brought me here, and I was not disappointed. Started the meal with a French aperitif wine: Lillet. Then shrimp and sea scallop potstickers that were melt in your mouth delicious. The baby gem salad looked delicious and fresh. My friend let me sample a bite from her trout dish with coconut creamed corn and it was fantastic. I ordered the Roasted Mary's Chicken with jambalya and herb swamp greens. The chef magically captured the Cajun spices of New Orleans without overburdening the tongue with spicy hot herbs. Dessert was ordered - Apricot Raspberry Tart, and the Chocolate mouse cake. I would have been in heaven with either of these options, and grateful for a my guests who believed in sharing! The waitstaff was friendly, made suggestions, and even let me take a menu home with me so I could rave about this place to my friends. Make reservations to guarantee a seat.

Firefly is a bit removed, at the top edge of Noe Valley, but it's worth the trek. The food is consistently surprising and beautifully made. The setting is very local, a bit quirky, and the service staff have always been very kind. If you are shopping on 24th Street in one of the local quirky shops there, Firefly is your best bet for dinner.

I wanted Pork Belly and so when I saw it on the Menu I had to go for dinner here... This is my second time at this restaurant ( last Oct 2011 ) and it was so nice to see that the food was still fantastic...

Unpretentious, delicious, personable. Service is great and food is tasty while also being creative. Tip: sit at bar to chat with bartender and get a great view of restaurant and kitchen.

This restaurant is in Noe Valley and is very charming on the outside. Inside it's warm and welcoming. There's a nice wooden bar under warm lighting with very good wine. We had a table for six that was creatively separated from the rest of the long table by a large vase. As an appetizer, we ordered the restaurant's well known brussels sprouts which were absolutely divine. If you love brussels sprouts already, you'll think you've died and gone to heaven after you eat these. But if you don't like b. sprouts to begin with, you will after you eat these. I also had the Roasted Butternut Squash and Pear Soup...a very creatively delicious soup. My entree was the pistachio stuffed sole. Living on the california coast and having eaten sole my entire life, this was hands down the best sole I have EVER had. Each bite melted in my mouth. It came with delicious celery root which I'd never had but one of my friends said that it was prepared in the best way they'd ever tasted. Three of the people in my group had the grilled pork porterhouse and all agreed it was wonderful. On to dessert: we shared the Caramelized Maple Pain Perdu with Spiced Apples and Candied Pecans. I like desserts but rarely love them....this one I LOVED. Once again, one of the most delicious, melt-in-you-mouth desserts I've ever had. Not too sweet, not too heavy...AMAZING! I've eaten at quite a few nice restaurants in the last year and always had a good meal but not a great meal. But Firefly is truly a treat for your palate..,the BEST I've had in a long time.

I was very disappointed in my visit to Firefly. I had been there several years ago and really enjoyed it but this time my meal was mediocre at best. the "chicken livers" were actually a chicken liver paste/pate like thing which had almost no flavor of the livers. The tortillas in the enchilada were chewy and over cooked at the ends as if they had been cooked the day before and reheated and the filling was tasteless. My fellow diners did say they enjoyed the brisket and fish. would unfortunately not recommend this place. there are so many better restaurants in SF

Food was super delicious the corn appetizer was out of this world good. The rockfish stew was also more than fantastic as well as the desserts. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very gregarious. The knowledge he had of all the dishes and drinks was fantastic and very interesting, the experience was definitely one to repeat and recommend.