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Bread service & crab purses are always a great way to kick off a meal. The crab purses are very crab forward which is perfect! Light and delicious way to kick off dinner. Our toddler loves sprinkling Parmesan on his Cheese Ditalini. It’s creamy, buttery and adding a little Parmesan gives it the bit of salt he loves. The choice of ditalini pasta is great! The stubby tiny tube shape pasta is great for babies exploring finger foods, easy for them to pick up with their little hands…for toddlers, super easy to scoop using a spoon or fork… the flavor is simple, clean and loved by all ages. I had the 4oz filet prepared medium and it was amazing… paired with a fresh veg mix- al dente, seasoned to perfection with a creamy buttery whipped potato that was simply perfect. The rest of my little family ordered the shrimp cakes which were a fantastic, very generous portion, plate of yummy. The lightest crispest fry on the shrimp cakes allows for that yummy crunch you look for when you bite into it without taking away from the delicate delicious shrimp flavor.. served with truffle fries… yum! Nothing but praise for the perfect meal once again. Our waiter was amazing! His attention to detail was fantastic, service was on point allowing for our little guy to enjoy the experience. We had planned to have dessert but with all the amazing appetizers and dinner we were pleasantly stuffed. We ended our dinner by going outside on the deck, watching the sun begin to set, while feeding fish food to the turtles, koi and catfish eagerly swimming by for a snack. It’s this wonderful combination of amazing service, atmosphere, delicious food and adorable fish and turtles…. that will keep Firefly at the top of our list for dining out!","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"QUIET","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":14,"nickname":"jessica","metro":{"metroId":30,"displayName":"Nashville","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"j","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Jessica, thank you so much for this beautiful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much your family enjoys dining with us, it means the world. From the crab purses and cheese ditalini to the filet and shrimp cakes, your thoughtful descriptions brought smiles to our entire team. We especially loved hearing about your little one’s joy sprinkling Parmesan and exploring the deck with the turtles and fish, those moments are what we cherish most!\nWe're honored to be your go-to spot, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back for another memorable evening (maybe with dessert next time!).","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-22T17:34:17Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-20T06:20:32Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-17T17:15:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110172099-100030630040","text":"The food and service were amazing, and I found the prices to be fair for fine dining but I resented the 5 percent “service charge” added to the bill for our party of two. You can rationalize it any way you please, but the fact is, it runs people the wrong way. It does not appear on the menu anywhere. If there’s a cash discount—totally understandable—say so.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":1,"noise":"QUIET","overall":3,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":2,"nickname":"Peg","metro":{"metroId":96,"displayName":"Toledo","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"P","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Thanks for the feedback, Peg. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Firefly Grill. We're sorry to hear that you found our service charge on your bill to be a bit of a surprise. We aim to provide clear and transparent information about our pricing, but we understand that it can sometimes be missed. The 5% service charge helps support our kitchen team and maintain the quality of our food and service. This is noted on our menu, along with the option to have it removed upon request. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We hope to see you again soon for another round of our dishes.","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-14T14:57:27Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-14T13:45:17Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-13T17:30:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110168600-150137239645","text":"Mother's Day brunch was lovely. They served a 3 course brunch with croissants and deviled eggs, and choice steak and eggs, duck frites, chickeen and waffles, salmon, just so many choices. All delicious. Service was exceptional.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"DO_NOT_RECALL","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":3,"nickname":"Randall","metro":{"metroId":43,"displayName":"Louisville","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"R","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Randall, thank you so much for choosing Firefly Grill for your Mother's Day brunch! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our 3-course brunch and found all the dishes to your liking! It's wonderful to know that our team was able to deliver exceptional service. We strive to make every visit memorable and we're glad we could be a part of your special day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-14T14:53:17Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-12T20:21:27Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-11T10:15:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110171066-190116005789","text":"Staff & service were top notch. Food was delicious and portioned well. Limited menu selections.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":4,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":1,"nickname":"Dan","metro":{"metroId":514,"displayName":"Mississippi","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"D","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"ICECREAM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Dan, thank you for your kind words about our staff and service. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and found our portion sizes to be satisfying. We understand your concern about the limited menu selections and we're always looking for ways to improve. \nWe appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Firefly Grill soon!","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-14T14:49:52Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-11T12:07:38Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-10T19:00:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110171257-260052914716","text":"Love the atmosphere of Firefly. And you are guaranteed good food!","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":4,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":5,"nickname":"Laci","metro":{"metroId":44,"displayName":"Indiana","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"L","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Laci, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere of Firefly Grill and found our food to be of good quality! Your kind words mean a lot to us. We always strive to provide a memorable dining experience for our guests, and it's wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thank you for your feedback!","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-14T14:50:37Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-11T18:37:08Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-10T18:30:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110171837-160051759166","text":"Everything was wonderful with the exception of the coffee. The last 2-3 times we’ve visited we have ordered a cup to drink with our decadent dessert. It is machine -made coffee and very bitter and tasteless. We miss the brewed coffee we enjoyed at Firefly for years. Coffee should be final flavor profile to top off a great meal!","rating":{"food":4,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":4,"noise":"ENERGETIC","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":3,"nickname":"Jody","metro":{"metroId":3,"displayName":"Chicago","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"J","isVip":null,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PUMPKIN","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Jody, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for being a loyal guest. We're so glad you enjoyed your meal and dessert, and we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the coffee. We'll be sure to pass this along to our team, as we agree that a great cup should be the perfect end to a great meal. We hope to serve you again soon!","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-14T14:47:47Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-11T11:33:03Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-10T16:00:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110171679-180018279208","text":"First time visiting Firefly Grill and we were very happy we did! Great place for dinner with many excellent choices. Server was excellent and delivered food and drink in a timely manner. The ambiance was very vibrant and relaxing at the same time. Hope to be back in the future!","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":48,"nickname":"John","metro":{"metroId":26,"displayName":"Wisconsin","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"J","isVip":true,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"MUSTARD","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":null,"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time at Firefly Grill. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our diverse menu and found our server to be excellent. We're glad you enjoyed the vibrant ambiance as well. We can't wait to welcome you back in the future!","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-14T14:54:58Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-14T00:29:20Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-09T18:00:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110171759-150031059515","text":"Dinner was fantastic. We have not had a bad experience here. The food is amazing. I like that the menu changes. The Thai fried chicken was wonderful as was the braised beef bao bun. We had the orange shortbread for dessert, was light and refreshing. Definitely recommend restaurant.","rating":{"food":5,"service":5,"ambience":5,"value":5,"noise":"MODERATE","overall":5,"__typename":"ReviewRating"},"user":{"numOfApprovedReviews":52,"nickname":"PHYLLIS","metro":{"metroId":10,"displayName":"Las Vegas","__typename":"Metro"},"initials":"P","isVip":true,"isLoggedInUser":false,"profileColor":"PLUM","profilePhoto":{"photoBySize":{"xsmall":{"url":"https://resizer.otstatic.com/v2/photos/xsmall/1/60784567.jpg","__typename":"Photo"},"__typename":"PhotoSizes"},"__typename":"PublicDinerProfilePhoto"},"__typename":"ReviewUser"},"helpfulness":{"up":0,"down":0,"score":0,"__typename":"ReviewHelpfulness"},"publicRestaurantReply":{"message":"Phyllis, thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Firefly Grill. It's great to know that our changing menu offers something for everyone and that you enjoyed our Thai fried chicken, braised beef bao bun, and orange shortbread. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!","responseDateTimeUtc":"2025-05-14T14:51:53Z","__typename":"PublicRestaurantReply"},"submittedDateTime":"2025-05-11T20:24:22Z","dinedDateTime":"2025-05-09T17:00:00-05:00","type":"OPENTABLEVERIFIED","fromPreviousConcept":false,"highlight":null,"photos":[],"__typename":"ReviewSearchResult"},{"reviewId":"OT-16450-2110171443-100032447560","text":"Steak, Seafood, a burger or vegetarian meal, they have something for every palate. They have a full bar with specialty cocktails. This is a special restaurant at the half way point across the state of Illinois. 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Noise • Moderate
Central Illinois
Best Overall
Central Illinois
Best Food
Central Illinois
Best Service
Central Illinois
Best Ambiance
Central Illinois
Best Value
Central Illinois
Good for groups
Central Illinois
Healthy
Central Illinois
Hot spot
Central Illinois
Neighborhood gem
Central Illinois
Romantic
Central Illinois
Good for special occasions
Central Illinois
Lively
Central Illinois
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jessica
Nashville14 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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Peg
Toledo2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2025
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Randall
Louisville3 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2025
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Dan
Mississippi1 review
Dined on May 11, 2025
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Laci
Indiana5 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2025
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Jody
Chicago3 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2025
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John VIP
Wisconsin48 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2025
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PHYLLIS VIP
Las Vegas52 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2025
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Robert VIP
Indiana11 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2025
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Keene VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2025
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Firefly Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (217) 342-2002.
Firefly Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 3045 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401