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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.8
4.8
3037 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The kitchen is the heart of the Campbell house which is why we created an expedition kitchen so customers can see all of the love and hard work that goes into our dishes. firefly's vision is a sustainable one; the frame of the building is recycled steel, all of the barn wood is reclaimed as is much of our furniture, the pond irrigates our gardens which greatly reduce our carbon footprint along with all the trash that comes with packaging food, we compost, are constantly upgrading our energy efficiency and NEVER use chemical fertilizers or pesticides in our garden.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Niall D. Campbell II
  • Catering
    From elegant hors d’oeuvres to award-winning farm & table dishes, firefly grill has options for every setting and every appetite. We’re happy to create a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect space to hold an event? Stop searching and discover firefly events from corporate and pharmaceutical dinners to baby showers, bridal showers and anniversary parties we’ve got you covered.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Reynoso: (217) 342-2548
  • 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

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What 3,037 people are saying

Firefly Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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

    Romantic

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly Grill offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Patrons rave about its beautiful setting, making it perfect for "special occasions." Highlights include the ahi tuna, short ribs, and Valentine's Day tasting menu. Though prices are noted as high, the quality and atmosphere justify the cost.
3,037 Reviews
  1. Anna

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so good, every single time we’re there. The service is exceptional as well! Just looking at the menu the prices seem a bit high, but once you taste the quality of the food, are taken care of by excellent wait staff, in an environment that’s cool and clean, it’s worth every penny. Such a gem, we’re so happy we found this place. We come from Bloomington Indiana, tho firefly isn’t our main goal, we make a point to include it in our trip each and every time. As soon as our meal is over, we look forward with great anticipation to our return.

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  2. Vickie

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Victoria did a wonderful job, Easter brunch excellent

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  3. Mary

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service (thanks, Victoria) was spectacular! We highly recommend the beet/whipped goat cheese veggie board.

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  4. Valerie VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    off the beaten path, saw a billboard, looked it up, and it looked great. It was excellent!
    Firefly GrillResponded 3 days ago
    Valerie, we’re so glad you took the chance to stop by! Thanks for the kind words, we’re thrilled you enjoyed your experience and hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Helen

    Mayo17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food as usual. Recommend the meatballs, risotto, Ahi tuna, and crispy shrimp. Never a bad meal here.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 31 March 2025
    Helen, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the meatballs, risotto, Ahi tuna, and crispy shrimp. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. William

    St. Louis7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been to the Firefly Grill on numerous occasions and this evening was not one of our best. The room was very cold and we had to ask to warm things up. One member of our party ordered pork and it had more fat and grissel than meat. I ordered a well done pizza - in fact I told the server to have them burn it. When served it was no where near what I asked for. All in all we left Very Disappointed! As I said this was very unusual. Tonight they got a C-
    Firefly GrillResponded on 31 March 2025
    William, thank you for sharing your experience. We're truly sorry to hear that your visit was not up to our usual standards. We take your feedback seriously and will address the concerns about room temperature, food quality, and preparation. We appreciate your continued support and hope to have the opportunity to provide a much better experience next time.

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  7. Tim VIP

    Kansas City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute gem! Love this place and try to eat here whenever I am in town.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 8 April 2025
    Tim, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to be a go-to spot when you're in town. We can't wait to welcome you back next time!

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  8. Randy

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fire fly is always excellent. Tonight we had the wedge salad, shrimp risotto, and the beef short ribs. Everything is fresh, excellently presented and the flavor is complex but well balanced. Everything bite is a wonderful experience. Kim did a wonderful job serving us. And the drinks were also on point. We always dine here when we are in the area.
    Firefly GrillResponded on 31 March 2025
    Randy, thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the wedge salad, shrimp risotto, and beef short ribs. Kim will be thrilled to hear your compliments! We always love having you dine with us, and we look forward to your next visit!

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  9. Liz VIP

    New Orleans9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated wedding anniversary and Service was top-notch. Ahi tuna was excellent and the shrimp purses for appetizer were fantastic. My husband had the special short rib and it did not disappoint! Our favorite place to celebrate a special occasion from California to New York and it happens to be in our backyard. How lucky are we!
    Firefly GrillResponded on 31 March 2025
    Liz, thank you for choosing us to celebrate your anniversary! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Ahi tuna, shrimp purses, and short rib. It's an honor to be your go-to spot for special occasions, and we feel lucky to have you as guests. We look forward to celebrating many more moments with you!

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  10. Donna

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding but it would be nice to have bread/roll served with your meal. If you want bread you have to pay for specialty bread. I suggest you have your alcoholic drinks elsewhere as their drinks are ridiculously overpriced, $16 for a vodka on the rocks, I did not pay that much in Chicago. Our waiter and all staff deserve very high marks!
    Firefly GrillResponded on 31 March 2025
    Donna, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our staff. We appreciate your suggestions regarding the bread and drink prices and will certainly take them into consideration. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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FAQs

Firefly Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (217) 342-2002.

Firefly Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 3037 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 13 times today
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 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Accessible on all levels.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Niall D. Campbell II
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    From elegant hors d’oeuvres to award-winning farm & table dishes, firefly grill has options for every setting and every appetite. We’re happy to create a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect space to hold an event? Stop searching and discover firefly events from corporate and pharmaceutical dinners to baby showers, bridal showers and anniversary parties we’ve got you covered.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Reynoso: (217) 342-2548
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