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Firefly Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

Firefly Restaurant

4.9
4.9
3049 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

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Additional information

  • Location
    4288 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
  • Phone number
    (415) 821-7652
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Pretty easy street parking (for San Francisco), but give yourself a few extra minutes.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Haley Sausner

Menu

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What 3,049 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
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Contemporary American

  • San Francisco

    Best Food

  • San Francisco

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly Restaurant in Noe Valley is a cozy neighborhood gem known for its "outstanding food" and "friendly, attentive service." The menu offers a creative variety, including "delicious vegetarian and gluten-free options," making it a haven for those with dietary needs. With a "lovely ambiance" and "thoughtful accommodations," Firefly is a must-visit for anyone seeking an inclusive and delightful dining experience.

3,049 Reviews

  1. Scott

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I've eaten at Firefly a number of times. Tonight was overall a disappointing experience which was surprising. We were seated promptly, ordered appetizers which came out in a reasonable time and then it slowly went downhill. Nearly an hour later after being seated, we received our entrees which were warm, not hot. We were hungry enough to not ask for them to be heated up. Our server was sweet, but had a lot of tables to cover. I do appreciate that he did bring out a complimentary scoop of ginger ice cream for my birthday when we declined getting a dessert. Because I've eaten at Firefly before and had remarkable meals, I'm going to back again. But if it was like this evening, that might end my continued dining there.

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  2. Jere

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Firefly is excellent with at least 2 -3 vegan entries on menu. The little pot of crispy sweet potatoes that was provided was very tasty. The wine list was good with a mix of CA, Italian, French wines, We tried a Portuguese white and it was great. There wine list is a bit pricey (maybe I am just cheap) Place was crowded even for a Thursday night. This is good sign. Make sure to make a reservation in advance for a table.

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  3. Amy

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a 10/10 kind of night at Firefly last night. Amazing staff, and welcoming and artful atmosphere, but the food was the star, start to finish. It’s rare these days to find such a delicious menu that is also so vegan-friendly. We were practically giddy about it and really appreciated it. And I don’t know what kind of witchy magic is happening in that kitchen, but the plant-based marscapone with the almond olive oil cake was next level. Thank you for a really special and delicious date night. P.S. I’ve been eating at Firefly since the late 90s and they are better than ever. Go see for yourself!

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  4. Beth

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always our expeirnce at Firefly was exceptional. We love the rotating menu. Our wait person was terrific/

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  5. Arthur VIP

    San Francisco20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have a friend who needs to have gluten-free food. This place offered multiple gluten-free options. He actually had fried chicken and was so pleased. A great place for people with celiac.

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  6. LaRue

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service. The menu always has more than one tasty creative vegetarian dish so everyone is happy. Nice non-alcoholic beer selection. We have been eating here for years and appreciate how the menu selection stays fresh but still keeps the favorites. The fried chicken and the seed bread are delicious.

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  7. mary rachael

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love firefly and can’t wait to go back already - a longtime favorite neighborhood place

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  8. Mark

    San Francisco33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An oldie but still a goodie. Food was fantastic.

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  9. sarah VIP

    San Francisco29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a terrific meal - inventive and completely delicious. Great staff. So friendly. The squash soup is out of this world!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a wonderful restaurant. The food was great. Service was really good and Price was pretty reasonable. I would definitely go back.

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Firefly Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 3049 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Firefly Restaurant

4288 24th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (415) 821-7652
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Pretty easy street parking (for San Francisco), but give yourself a few extra minutes.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Haley Sausner
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