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Firefly Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Firefly Restaurant

4.9
4.9
3016 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
We serve food that, more often than not, accesses that part of our deepest soul where genuine expression can flow forth. We have always tried to give our food and service our best selves, as honest and vulnerable as we can muster. We strive to be a place where you might actually have a real connection; maybe with your server, maybe with your food or maybe with your possibly gracious host who is ACTUALLY glad you’re there.

Oh, you wanted a restaurant description? Sorry. Can’t really help you there. We’re not so big on labels. Our food is hard to nail down as we are constantly evolving and entirely seasonal and personal. We’ve used “Food you eat” as a tag line on occasion and that remains accurate. We could also describe it as “Food we really want you to eat”. When you’re here, tell us what you would call it.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 821-7652
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Haley Sausner
  • Neighborhood
    Noe Valley
  • Cross street
    Douglass
  • Parking details
    Pretty easy street parking (for San Francisco), but give yourself a few extra minutes.
  • Public transit
    35 Eureka stops right out front.1 block from 48 Quintara (Diamond St.)2 blocks from 24 Divisadero (Castro St.)
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 3,016 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Healthy

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco is a cherished neighborhood gem known for its "consistently delicious" food and "friendly, supportive service." The menu creatively caters to diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegan options. Guests appreciate the "cozy, homey atmosphere," attentive service, and inventive dishes like radish cakes and Moqueca Baiana.

3,016 Reviews
  1. Bryce

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a spectacular time at Firefly and will definitely be returning. They were so accommodating with our allergies and we loved each and every dish! They had custom menus ready for us when we arrived with annotations about what we could and couldn’t eat, which I’ve never seen a restaurant do before. 5 stars!

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  2. Sarah

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. The portions were generous, the food was delicious and I went with a celiac friend who was giddy with the beer options she could have. It doesn’t feel like a gluten free restaurant it is a high end restaurant that happens to be (mostly) gf. It’s not the cheapest option but it’s worth every cent.

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  3. Tony

    Sacramento

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous neighborhood gem with relaxed atmosphere, great staff and decor. Menu is varied and interesting and food was exceptional quality. Visitors to SF might not find this place tucked away in Diamond Heights. But if you make the trip it will be worth it!

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  4. Brian

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Nice date night spot or spot for special occasions. Really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food.

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  5. Laura

    San Francisco

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The rehabbed parklet is private and warm, with diner-controlled heaters as well as blankets, and a cheerful atmosphere. We were there on one of the coldest nights of the year and everyone was cosy. I continue to appreciate Firefly's dedication to accessibility in its approach to food and service. Everything was delicious and my guests had a lovely experience.

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  6. louise

    VIP

    San Francisco

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent dinner at Firefly. Great service and food was delicious. Including desserts. We had a great time.

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  7. Tim

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Took four friends from out of town. We all tried different foods. But the radish cake has always the best thing on the menu.

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  8. Harry

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a great evening at all. The Maître D wore sweats and tennis shoes, never said hello, how are you, just said our table is ready upstairs. We were exactly on time for our 7:45 reservation. Then we received drinks and an appetizer and sat around waiting for the next hour. Meanwhile several parties finished up their meals, the waiter people cleared the tables and sat new parties. 45 minutes later and all the new parties were served drinks, appetizers and meals. We were falling asleep. After 1 hour and 15 minutes our food arrived. I told the waitress it was poor taste to serve all the party's that arrived 1/2 after us before serving us. She said it was due to our large party. We had 5 people. Since when is 5 people a large party? We sat right in the middle of the upper large room, hard to miss. All night the staff kept busy running around but no one ever stopped by our table to check on us. So for the chef to think it was okay to make us wait an hour before cooking our meals, for the waitress to do nothing to to sort things out, for our meals arriving 1 hour and 15 minutes later, I can only say we were all tired, and disappointed. The food wasn't worth the hassle. My meatloaf had some artificial smoke flavoring added to it which was overwhelming and not appreciated. We live 2 blocks away and have frequented this restaurant often, but honestly, for 468.00 it would have been better to stay home and cook ourselves. Firefly used to have a great staff. We won't be recommending Firefly anymore. I am 66 years old, and this was the first time in my life I refused to leave a tip. They lost out on $80.00. I believe tips are earned, not guaranteed, and I have a low bar. Firefly was just that bad last night.

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  9. Rachel

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great! We do appreciated how the menu works for people who are omnivores, vegans, lactose-intolerant, gluten-free…and everything was DELICIOUS. We loved that everyone could find something to eat, and we could even share appetizers with restrictions. The wine list is also fantastic, loved the Chenin Blanc we ordered. Service was attentive and warm, decor is timeless. Firefly is a classic SF spot for a reason!

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  10. Gloria

    VIP

    San Francisco

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful spot for a group New Year’s Eve dinner !

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Firefly Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 3016 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Firefly Restaurant

4288 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Douglass
  • Neighborhood
    Noe Valley
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Pretty easy street parking (for San Francisco), but give yourself a few extra minutes.
  • Public transit
    35 Eureka stops right out front.1 block from 48 Quintara (Diamond St.)2 blocks from 24 Divisadero (Castro St.)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Haley Sausner
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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