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For three star dining in San Francisco, try Firefly. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Noe Valley neighborhood. It's known for its eclectic offerings. It's been awarded the Best of Comfort Food and Best of Upscale Casual Dining awards. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features delivery and valet parking. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
Brad Levy is the Chef-Owner and has been since the restaurant's opening in 1993. He comes from Saint Louis where talking about food takes back seat to eating it. Gourmet palates and common folk alike have enjoyed his quirky Midwestern sensibilities for the past decade. Brad reflects "13 years ago, we opened our doors with not much money and a lot of passion for what we do. During the following years, we've been able to refine every aspect of our business and realize our dream of giving this city an elegant, unpretentious casual neighborhood restaurant; with attention to detail at every level, a cuisine all its own, and a caring, competent and knowledgeable staff." Firefly has always been committed to using ingredients that reflect our connection to our community: organic, locally grown produce when possible, and meats that are hormone and antibiotic free.
4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars, actually. The service was a bit rushed (admittedly, my dinner dates were 15 min. late) but our server wasn't too pushy. I had the 3 course prix fixe dinner. My appetizer was the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 STARSGREAT SERVICE. I went at about 6:30ish. I really enjoyed the service here.[APPETIZER]--Fried Cauliflower with Fennel, Marcona Almonds, Candied Orange Zest and Smoked Paprika--Not a bad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
solid 4 stars.everything we ordered was delicious. from our 2 appetizers (shrimp and scallop pot stickers and fried cauliflower with fennel and orange zest) to our entrees (halibut and grilled flat...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had read good things about Firefly but was extremely disappointed. The food was okay but the service was terrible. All attitude and ego. Sorry to say, this was not a pleasant dining experience....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. My wife and I went there for dinner when they were serving their passover menu, and I really enjoyed the experience, start to finish. The matzah bread in the beginning was served...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute spot! Met up with couple other friends for a special birthday dinner. It was a prie-fixed menu (Sun-Thurs) so it's about $35 per person. (Make reservations!) The service was fantastic -...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was absolutely the worst dining experience I've ever had. In fact, it was so bad that I decided to sign up for Yelp just so I could save others from the torture my friends and I endured. I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, a word of warning. The Mayfair Dressing on the Butter Lettuce salad has anchovy. It's not mentioned on the menu, and it should be just in case you are a vegetarian. I did try some, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food for a very nice restaurant. I can totally understand the success, given their reasonable prices, very good an attentive service, good wine list ... Come here to enjoy and you will not be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly has turned out great meals both times I've dined there. Last night we went there to celebrate a friend's graduation and it was such a delight!I'd characterize it as upscale comfort food with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has rocketed to near the top of my list of places you can go for about $75 with either wine or an appetizer/desert (or about $100 with both)... very delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a delightful surprise! We weren't sure what to expect as my friend recently had a bad experience when coming here earlier in the week. We remained optimistic and found ourselves asking if our...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i'm actually sad i have to write this review. i grew up in diamond heights, and have been coming to firefly since it opened. my family and i used to love this place, and it holds such memories. the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What hasn't been said about this place? It's not ad hoc, not foreign cinema,not aziza, or Gary danko.....Nor hotel biron, district, or any wine bars....But only a few places to impress a date or a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Pot Stickers WOWAH! I don't even really like Pot Stickers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but my wife and I loved it. It's expensive, but it's damn good. This is particularly impressive since they are quite creative in the dishes, which could very well have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After being out in SF for a couple of days, the bf came out to join me from Boston for the weekend. As such, I wanted to make sure we experienced the best culinary options (within our budget, where we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Without question the best thing at Firefly is dessert. The meals themselves were pretty good (I got the fried chicken and my bf got the beef brisket) but I don't think they were anything amazing (and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in my neighborhood. Food is simple and expertly prepared. Waitstaff are friendly and knowledgeable.
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food! My cousin and I went here for a "catch-up" dinner and had a great time. To be honest, it was quite a long time ago or I'd tell you exactly what I had (even if it was just to sound fancy)....
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally came here. I've been wanting to for a while and this place had the honor of being the selected location for Grace and my one year anniversary dinner. Final thoughts? This place is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Charming restaurant. Been here three times in six months. The brussel sprouts are to die for. The menu is consistently good. I like the fact that they change up the menu often. One of my favs
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little neighborhood spot! Great for a date or an intimate dinner w/friends. Although there were no garages or parking lots, finding a place to park was relatively easy! Service was amazing! Our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner last Friday night and was pleased with my overall experience. It's an adorable, charming restaurant in sweet Noe Valley. (Great date restaurant lol).The service was wonderful and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime I eat here, I know I will have a great meal. They do seasonal menus (one time we were there during a passover inspired menu), that really do use the best products around. I usually decide to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a hidden Noe Valley gem! I recently went here with a close friend and found the restaurant to be just as cozy and quaint as my first dining experience here. Both dining experiences have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My second time being back here. My last visit was in 2006? We had no reservations because we were originally going to eat in the Castro area but could not find a parking spot! We were able to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm loving the Noe more and more. Firefly is a great little spot nestled in between a random residential area and the very end of some good shopping on 24th. Parking was easy, though the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fantastic. Great little neighborhood, easy peasy parking, and baby friendly. We met here on Saturday night for some good eats with some good friends. 2 vegetarians in the party, so we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a cute restaurant! I had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes, peas & carrots & a "damn fine buttermilk biscuit". My boy had the osso bucco, with greens & some pan-fried mashed potatoes (I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here during a weekday when they offered their prix fix menu - completely worth it! We were seated promptly. Decor was simple and delicate. Staff was nice, helpful with the menu and wine choices....
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this was an all around amazing meal...a little something for everyone...i loved loved loved the raw sliced beets in my salad..holy shit who knew you could eat them raw! the staff was so nice..kept us...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a wonderful experience! Just a few hours before our reservation on a Saturday night, we had 2 more people who wanted to join us. We called and spoke to the manager and he made special...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say? I am a serial eater! If I go somewhere good, I will go again and again and again. I am THAT loyal! This time I went a lot earlier than before and found a small line of folks waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My last night of a weekend visit from Boston, and what a way to end the visit. Firefly was all charm and great taste. The bread was warm, the spread great. Good selection of wines by the glass.I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
well, i'll throw down 4 stars on this place even though i didn't exactly "stress test" it. i went on a fairly mundane thursday eve. it was harder than i thought to find. even though it's close to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to go here on a Friday night, but they were booked till Monday - good sign, right? Maybe not.We order for apps. the shrimp and scallop pot stickers and the brussel sprouts, which were both...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Must go for the Prix Fix Menu Sun-Thurs; ANY Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert $35.00 Per Person. There was already two - three small parties waiting for the doors to open as our party of three arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is top notch. The food the wine the service - all superb. No nonseness and yet well informed waitstaff are a delight. A interesting and fresh menu to boot.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite SF restaurants. Consistently great - I've never had a meal or even a dish that was less than good, and truly they've almost always been great. Beautiful atmosphere and attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just wasn't the same the second time around but still a four star experience. The service and quality we experienced previously were still there but they seemed a bit over run on a busy night.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so happy to see a seat at the bar. I know when I am feeling good, feeling down, or just feeling I can come to Firefly and have a very consistent, non pretentious meal, in a very comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here months ago to celebrate my sister's birthday. I've been wanting to try this place for a really long time because my sister kept raving about it. There were four of us and we were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It had been ages since I'd gone to dinner with two of my favorite people in the world, and I was lured out of hibernation by the prospect of eating at a new - to me - restaurant AND having, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AMAZING. Great place to take your date. Food was delicious, prices were reasonable, service was great, and parking was relatively easy to find (definitely a big plus for me). I would definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great atmosphere, great wait staff! This is a nice little date spot off the beaten path. The food was also awesome. I literally would have ordered anything on the menu. Narrowing down the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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Fantastic food and atmosphere. Their fried chicken is to die for along with everything else. A nice blend of culinary cuisine and comfort. A must try.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice now and tried a pretty wide sampling of food.I think it's solid nicely prepared food in an okay space, but overrated. People might be giving it points for the "neighborhood gem"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good restaurant with both hits and misses. The place is charming and comfortable, and service was quite good. It was a rainy Sunday evening, so the restaurant was only about half filled.We started...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly was good, but not so good that I'd go there again rather than try out a new place if I'm planning on dropping that much cash on a night out.My first issue is the wine list, which is really,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite restaurant in the city. It's everything a local could want. Great food. Amazing ambiance. Awesome service. Affordable food & drink. And a spot so secluded, a tourist would have...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will never look at Split Pea soup the same...Picture a room with small ivory walls, warm lights, and candles on each wooden table. The path to the host is long and narrow with a few chairs against...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's not often you eat a place that received a 25 in Zagats 2009, and the 25 was underrated! The brussel-sprouts apps were incredible, and the main courses of Short-Ribs and Ahi Filet were phenomenal....
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Fried Chicken is the best! really good lobster gyoza and seasonal lemongrass sorbet soda (So Amazing!)"
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great wine and great waitstaff. I liked the simplicity of the menu that included a little something for everyone and the wide selection of wines. Our waitress was attentive and almost as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little neighborhood restaurant. Great food, simple dishes, friendly staff, good wine, and I love their pot stickers - YUMMY! I never get tired of going back their.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Neighborhood gem and treat. The food is really as good as everyone says it is! Brought my boyfriend here tonight for a birthday celebration and it was so cute to see this tiny restaurant among all the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eating here is like eating a wonderful home cooked meal. If you are eating in the home of Alice Waters or another similarly respected locavore type chef. Sometimes when you think of Californian you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
two years ago you would never hear me say this, but: THE BEST BRUSSELS SPROUTS EVERRRR!i could eat them for an appetizer, a main, and/or dessert. the scallop/shrimp dumplings were also delicious. i...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never has a restaurant done more for brussels sprouts than Firefly. Does it want to be known for this? Probably not. It's kind of like admitting you're good at bowling. You're basically telling the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a hidden gem.Dinner at Firefly was a night of surprises!Surprise 1: Firefly! My friend was determined to find a place that I hadn't been to yet, and since I'm such a piggy yelper I've pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my birthday dinner here earlier this month and was pleasantly surprised. It's a little of out the way, being in Noe Valley, but the atmosphere was warm and cozy. It's a small place and they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Overall, pretty good! I came here with my bf for dinner yesterday evening and we shared the scallop, shrimp and water chestnut potsticker appetizer with sesame soy dipping sauce. They were okay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK, so I shouldn't complain since I was taken out here by a friend for a belated birthday dinner. And I really wanted to love this place, it is very cute and homey, but the food left a bit to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is that I've never been disappointed with a meal here. Fantastic food and a great wine list. Often, I just go and sit at the bar and dine alone - and it's still fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is only one reason why I check the Firefly website every month... THEIR FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN!!! Last month, I finally saw these magic words on the menu: "The Fried Chicken of Your Dreams with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super cute restaurant. I've been itching to go to Firefly for a while now, and last night J took me there to celebrate our "birthday". We decided to go with the Prix Fixe menu (Sun-Thurs), which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this placethe place was small, not too small that you felt smothered, but small enough to feel cozy.for appetizers:1) brussel sprouts: I've never been a fan of brussel sprouts but they did...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seems that, in the past week or so, everyone I know has told me that I HAVE to check this place out. I live in Oakland so it seemed like an unnecessarily long trek, but the reviews here echoed my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband calls this place "Mosquito" for some reason - I think it's cute. The place is casually elegant, the service is excellent, and for the number of times I've been here, I'd have to rate it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I review a lot of places in Noe Valley cuz I live here, I would have to say that if I lived elsewhere, I may not make the trip all the way down just to check out some of the local fooderies....
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the staff here are super awesome, attentive & friendly. the $35 prix fixe menu is a steal. the ambiance is charming and cosy.the food itself is good but i'm not sure i'd call it spectacular. it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic place. I've eaten here twice so far, and the menu has been mostly different both times, depending on the season. The food is not in-your-face flavorful, more subtle, and not sauce-covered....
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to try this restaurant after reading all the reviews on Yelp! I don't have many complaints...but I wasn't super thrilled with my food either. The staff was wonderful. We arrived a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated. Seriously.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply amazing. Great place, great food, good service. What American cusine should be: innovative, subtle, taking the best from European/French cuisine but adding its own creativity - not show off,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place... and the chef is an old college buddy of my little bro! Definitely had a "its a small world" moment when we went. Hate to admit it- but I actually was dreading the brussle sprouts. My...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Others have done such a good job describing this place that I will not waste the energy typing more of the same...but I did want to add my 5 stars! And yes, I too love the Shrimp and Sea Scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is one of my favorite restaurant memories. I hate to reveal my age by admitting that I ate here regularly in the 80s when they first opened. The fact that they are still going strong reflects...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I loved everything about it! Starting with the cute website, and the history behind it (cute) but that is not why I vote 5 stars. The food was delicious . . . we had the brussel sprouts with truffle...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had my first meal at Firefly last Friday, and it was great. This is rustic comfort food with a fine dining twist. The service proved impeccable: water was refilled promptly, we were never without the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've never reviewed my neighborhood staple before! I call my neighborhood "No Eats Valley" for a reason- with one exception...Firefly. The food in Noe Valley pretty much sucks-...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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I have eaten at the Firefly restaurant many times and enjoyed the intimate surroundings, delicious unique foods and ambiance. The seafood dumplings are scrumptious and their specials are always something fun...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I went on a Thursday night for the prix fix menu at $35 per person. I must say I was impressed from the moment I walked in until the last bite and sip of my meal. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The brussel sprout appetizer was very good, along with the pork belly entree. The fried chicken seemed to be really popular (they 'ran out' when we came but one somehow was offered to us through the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is still amazing. The decor still looks fresh and sophisticated after at least 10 years, and the kitchen still cranks out outstanding food several notches above the norm. Last night, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think my bf and I had a food-gasm over the roasted brussel sprouts with truffle oil and shaved parmesan. I normally frown on cheesing my vegetables, but OMG...this dish is delicious. Throughout...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still thinking about last night's dinner. It's not all too common where I enjoy every element of dinner from the service, the ambiance, to the appetizers, drinks, entree, and dessert. Last night...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been waiting to try this restaurant out for a long time. I feel like I have missed out on some really amazing food.We started off with the White Bean, Mushroom and Sun Dried Tomato Pate with...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a bit torn about Firefly. The first two times I went there I had some of the best meals of my life. The first time, the same was true for everyone at the tables - we all had the great prix fix and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Noe is first of all so freaking cute! I had the fried chicken, perfect portions, very tasty. Service was great, place was buzzing on a Wednesday night. Appetizers were all also good, we had...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my bf treated me here for my birthday, and i was pleasantly surprised by this unusually decorated restaurant that served up delicious food. i opted for the prix fixe while the bf went a la carte,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I not eat here more often?The other night a friend & I were talking about where we should go for dinner. He then blurted out "You know what I really want? Brussel Sprouts!" I responded...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"The Fried Chicken Of Your Dreams" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKn6h2x5IcY Dre-ee-ee-eam, dream, dream, dree-eam.... Whenever I want you, all I have to do is.... STOP Ok, I don't have to dream...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my dad's favorite neighborhood restaurant. When I visit him we usually just sit at the bar since there are a limited number of tables (which I recommend making a reservation to get).Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the $35 prix fix menu special that are available Sunday - Thursday. Between the two of us we were able to try quite a few things on the menu, probably because they keep the menu small...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had heard about Firefly even before moving to the bay area. Needless to say, my expectations were through the roof. I'm happy to report: omg, yum!!!I took my conservative mom to Firefly for her...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A Noe Valley institution, its been here forever and there is a reason. The location is random, but the food is amazing. Ive been here multiple times throughout my life and everytime i've been...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just want to point out that if you look at the prices of entrees, dessert, and appetizer, the $35 'prixe fixe' isn't really a deal at all - at most you save $2. Don't come here if you're pinching...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. High-quality, organic, delicious, well-prepared food without any snootiness. It's rare to find such a "nice" restaurant that is also comfortable....
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly...Seasonal MenuJack-O-Lantern Pumpkin SteakStart with Pot stickersThis place has good foods, mostly organic if your into that, I got a steak of pumpkin cause how often can you do that, not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a great little neighborhood place! The food was very good and they offered a 3 course tasting menu for $35.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to cook here, so I don't know if I can be partial. The food here is great (I think it was better when I was there... J/K), the servers are genuinely nice people, and the wine list is short and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! What an amazing dinner to celebrate our anniversary. We sat down and ordered the meatball appetizer and after about 15 minutes, our waitress came by to apologize for the delay and bring us free...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Recently had dinner w/a friend here on a Wednesday evening. Called at 6:30 to see if we could reserve a table and they had none until very late (good for them), but they did have space at the walk-in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews from fellow yelpers, my girl friends and I decided to try this place. I also have been waiting to go this Firefly for a long time, so I had pretty high expectation of this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
firefly is the only place that brings my sweet soul to noe valley. this fine establishment is my 2nd favorite date spot in the city (Brazen Head wins).love the very chill and cozy atmosphere, great...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fabulous. Great service, good food, nice setting. They even had a guy playing a guitar... LIVE!. The food was really really good. We ordered the duck, the stuffed mushroom and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go Prixe Fixe and have the best meal in Sf for this price point. Craving fried chicken? Go to Firefly on Sundays.Every meal, and there have been quite a few, has been amazing. Check out their website...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like in Cheers,"Sometimes you want to go/Where everybody knows your name/And they're always glad you came."Firefly is just that. You may just need to move to Noe Valley and become a regular. A...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say this is a solid 4.5 star spot. Noe should be proud of their little gem tucked away in the shadows of their hills. Firefly is the only commercial establishment on the block, and they don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll always have a special place in my heart for Firefly but despite my last visit's impeccable service and solid food I feel it my duty to report that I no longer view it as a five star restaurant....
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely delicious. There are perhaps several hundred restaurants in San Francisco that do the dance of semi-upscale with wonderful local seasonal ingredients and inventive takes on classic dishes,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of course the food was amazing, but who really deserves applause was our server. YAY lovely server! You dealt with the aggravating drunk dude next to us gracefully, even when he was totally...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Firefly. Set on a quiet little street, on the ground floor of a residential building, this restaurant felt comfortable, homey, sure of it's offering.I've never eaten at Firefly before, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
EXCELLENT ambiance. It has a neighborhood feel to it with personal service.The food was also very tasty:Appetizers: The brussel sprouts were good but not amazing. Potstickers fantastic. The knishes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place.Very romantic and quant. A perfect option for a 2nd or 3rd date when trying to impress, or on a special occasion with that special someone whom you adore. It also doesn't hurt that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had very high expectations coming to this restaurant after hearing so many praises about this place. But unfortunately my experience here did not live up to those expectations. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary. The atmosphere was great, the food was great and the staff was great. The Halibut was fabulous. The Prix Fix menu is a decent deal for a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was very impressed with this place. It's the swiss army knife of restaurants. They have a nice bar where you can eat alone and not feel weird about it, nice little two-person tables for dates, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say that this was my favorite overall dining experience I've ever had in San Francisco. After hearing great things from many people who had gone to Firefly for special occasions, I booked a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good - one of the better places I've eaten in my neighborhood and the city. Service was good, the recommended wines were excellent and well-described, and the food well -presented and tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
had the heirloom tomato salad appetizer, scallop entree -- all very good.charming atmosphere, great service, cozy seating, reasonably priceda great neighborhood restaurant - but for some reason, i...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cant get over how many fabulous restaurants there are in this city. I found this one on Yelp and had to try it .So glad I did. Its not downtown- more of a pleasant neighborhood section of the city,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places for date-night close to home. Again another place my husband will most definitely return to because he enjoyed the date both during...and after. Don't mess with a good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know what, they must have put some sort of crack in their Buttermilk Fried Chicken, because now whenever I see it on the Ad Hoc daily menu, I start salivating uncontrollably. I mean, the kind...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, we were late and had missed our reservation. Parking in this area of town is horrendous. But, by some miracle the hostess found us a spot almost right away (BIG TIME KUDOS TO HER). We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the atmosphere, perfect for a date. i love the whole decor and their ceiling was nice. Anyway, I ate here last night and for starters we had the shrimp potstickers it was cooked perfectly good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent date spot. This place is so romantic with it's billowing fabric ceiling and fine dining ambiance. The food never fails to impress - both me and my guests - and the service is superb.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really impressed with the Service here. On a busy night we had constant attention by genuinely nice staff. The beans with truffle & lemon may not be to everyone's taste as it's quite bitter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My Missed Connections on Craigslist with subject:"Kitchen Staff at Firefly, Marry Me."I recently moved here from Minneapolis and things have been a little rough (finding jobs, housing, a new...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing experience very quant simple yet amazing flavors and textures. The staff were kind and on spot. My new favorite place to go. I'd give it five stars but I don't want it too go to there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Was I expecting too much? 4.5 stars from 400 reviews? Maybe.I ate here earlier tonight and everything on the menu looked wonderful. My date and I opted for the fixed-price menu (3 courses for $35)....
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My recommendation - start out with drinks at Bliss Bar, build up an appetite, and then head over to Firefly for an amazing dinner. We were able to take advantage of the prix fixe dinner for $35 over...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is officially my new favorite restaurant, an accomplishment in a city full of amazing dining. Of course, I'll have to save it for special meals, as it puts a dent in my wallet, that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this restaurant a while back for my birthday. I even made reservations way in advance. My folks were in town and was my boyfriend at the time was with us. Everything, and I mean...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just moved here from NYC, so I'm a bit shocked by the "residential" feel to the neighborhood, but I was happy to eat here. The vibe is a bit stuffy, or rather the crowd was a bit stuffy, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Called at 8:30pm on Monday night expecting the restaurant to have plenty of room but nope, got the last reservation for 9:15pm (they close at 9:30pm). The place was packed, as expected, but also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service at Firefly has been consistently awesome since I tried it for the first time a couple of years ago. I've taken out of towners, family, friends and clients here and they all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i had mixed feelings about firefly. i have heard great things about it and yet when i looked at the menu i couldn't get excited. after going here, my feelings are still the same but justified. the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is local to me and I love it. They always have different spreads from the bread made from all types of different grains & veggies, soooo good. Prices are reasonable and the menu is really...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Our Supper Club group of six tried Firefly last night and what a night it was!The Navarro Guwertziminer grape juice and Bitburger non-alcoholic beer flowed as the three prix fixe courses graced our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun neighborhood spot with lots of menu choices (for me, at least). Everyone seemed to order the "fried chicken of your dreams" (yup, it says that right on the menu) and I overheard great comments...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would've given them five stars because the food was good, but we were made to wait 45 minutes after our reservations only to be told that they had run out of the dish that 3 out of 4 of us wanted....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is such a cute place in noe valley! i got the tuna dish which was very yummy and the crepe dessert. the corn icecream was a little strange but overall good. i wish i had tried the friend...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you the type of person that people don't like taking to nice restaurants, because you will inevitably do something retarded? Like, try to get chicken off a skewer and fling it across the room...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ever had a fantasy come true? Well, dining at Firefly was like living out a good dream.Brussel sprouts with truffle oil left me underneath the table trembling with excitement. Cousin had the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was actually a little disappointed with my visit to Firefly. After reading other reviews I had high expectations. The ambiance is great and the restaurant has a warm welcoming feeling, but their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So is it bad to be on a date and order a bottle of wine....just for yourself? Cause that definitely went down. I'm sorry, but the Leitz Dragonstone Reisling was too good, and nobody could take it away...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On my to-try list for years, this charming restaurant has evaded me. Friends raved about it, I walked by it when workin' on my fitness, I even applied for a job there. For years, Firefly remained...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
$thirty-five pre fixe...menu pricing...appetizer, entree 'n' dessert....three course bargain feast....available a la carte if prefer....firefly bit of trek...reaching near twin peaks base....homing on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have nothing but good things to say about the food. I went with the prix fixe for $35, as did our entire group. I chose the heirloom tomato salad, pork chop and the cheese plate. The tomatoes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you Firefly for making my boyfriend's birthday dinner a great success!!! And the Fried Chicken of your Dreams really is dreamy...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A friend and I tried Firefly on Friday night. I've been dieting, and hoped the fried chicken would live up to its "perfect" name, as if you are going to break a diet, it better be perfect. I did not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this quaint, neighborhood restaurant owns a little piece of my heart.The food is earthy, creative and delicious. The atmosphere is adorable and cozy. The people are super friendly.Keep in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's easy to see why this place is so popular - very relaxed atmosphere, all blonde unfinished wood and communal tables, very nice waitstaff, pretty good food. But IMHO it could do this well simply...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is excellent. I've eaten here on many a special occasion and not been disappointed. The atmosphere is homey, service is attentive and the food is wonderful.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have never thought of find such a nice restaurant tucked in the middle of a residential area. It's very cozy and in fact you feel like you're in a big living room. ( I even think they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just what this place needs, a 420th review. Obviously people love this place and I would not review it if it was not for the Fried Chicken. Since I am a self proclaimed fried chicken aficionado, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a charming restaurant nestled in the hills of Noe Valley on a relatively uncommercial stretch of 24th street. Even from the outside, we knew we were in for a treat, the attention to detail...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We wait shortly for a table with a glass of wine -we're 15min early for our reservation- then seated, the top notch hostess apologizes with complimentary espresso cups of farro onion soup with squash...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommend this place. Go for the prix fixe ($35). Get the shrimp/scallops pot stickers for appetizers, braised beef cheeks for main and chocolate cake for dessert. The decor is very charming...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new favorite restaurant :) Everything we had was perfection. Apricot salad with fromage blanc and a sweet dressing to start. Arctic char with potatoes and beets. Chocolate marscarpone...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is worth the trip to this Noe Valley neighborhood spot. This is a quaint, quiet, romantic neighborhood restaurant; and probably one of the best restaurants in the city. It's a very warm,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think it is hard to live up to expectations, and that is exactly what happened with firefly for me. Between my friends and yelp reviews, I went in expecting an amazing dinner. The food was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is where I take people who are visiting me here in lovely San Francisco. I have been going there for over 4 years now. It's small; the staff is always genuine and friendly; the food is NEVER...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that hasn't been said below? Had our first meal at Firefly last night and it was amazing. First of all, it was packed on a Monday. If that isn't a good sign, I don't know what is....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good and the restaurant has great ambiance and great service (hostess was especially sweet); but I would not describe it as inventive and eclectic as all these other reviews claim. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in the entire Bay Area. The menu is inventive and eclectic (pot stickers to fried chicken). The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and the atmosphere is delightful. And...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely satisfied. Excellent service, food was amazing, reservations went through smoothly... and an extra star for having more than one veggie choice on the entree list!
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there right when they opened so I didn't have to wait. The potsticker was pretty good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is amongst a small group of restaurants that serve really good food and also anchor and bring together their neighborhoods. The restaurant is composed of two rooms and a bar at which singles...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is quite possibly one of my favorite restaurants in the entire Bay Area. The menu is small but incredibly eclectic, interesting and fabulous. When I walk in I feel brave and willing to try...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How lucky to have this restaurant in our neighborhood! My meal was truly excellent, from the romaine salad to the arctic char (with a ridiculously good buerre blanc sauce). The service was great as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly has always held a special place in heart, as corny as that sounds. It never disappoints and I don't think twice about revisiting this gem.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Quite possibly my favorite all-around restaurant in San Francisco. With almost 400 reviews, I'll not go on and on, but let me just say it's a near-perfect dining experience as far as casual...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as of yesterday, the aptly named "Fried Chicken of Your Dreams" is back on the menu. the pre-fixe is sexy from beginning to end.i made our reservations under the name Haywood Jablomi.
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite! Magnificently cooked and prepared food with impeccable service and patience for my mother!
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a great place to take a date. As a matter of fact, most of the patrons you will find at this tiny little restaurant are couples and or lovebirds!My girlfriend and I made plans here last...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is the purpose of having a reservation if you get to the establishment on time and even call in advance and still end up waiting 15-20 mins? I don't know. It's a pet peeve of mine. If you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great option for a nice dinner in Noe Valley. A friend booked reservations for four on a 9:30 (Saturday night of pride), we were seated without a hitch.An afternoon stop at Burgermeister kept me...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I made reservations here based on the other Yelp reviews. I really wanted to like it as much as most Yelpers do. For me, it fell a bit short. This was our first visit and actually drove past the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was very good and so was the waitress who graciously helped us choose the wine to go with fish.Overall, I would recommend this place.The only thing that left a lot to be desired was that,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walking into Firefly I was ready to be impressed. I was hoping their food would be as satisfying as the ambiance. However, it turned out to be simply a nice neighborhood restaurant, but nothing to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friends and I went here during Passover and got to try some of the delicacies only served during this time. They had a challah with various chutney-like dips. I've never really had Passover cuisine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if only the flies wandering around our table were actual fireflies, this spot would get 5 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if it wasnt for yelp, firefly is one of those places i wouldnt have tried. driving down the hill from tp, i never come by this way and even if i did, the unassuming enterance.. well yeah, i would...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The spot is beautiful. The service is on a delightful stealth mode. Friendly but unintruding... Must try the shrim and scallop potstickers. I can see why they have been on the menu for 15 years....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in the Noe area. Comfort food. Fresh tasty mushrooms and greens. Organic meat and vegetables. Everything is excellent. Great bar service. Fantastic Passover week menu. Ask...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the spot! Perfect service... food is amazing.... decent location (parking not too hard)... a great variety of culinary influences, Order the scallop and shrimp potstickers.... there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been twice now, the reviews were so strong I felt I had to give it a double shot. While I can appreciate why Firefly is a favorite for those who live in the neighborhood, I caution my fellow city...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I was a little disappointed in what I ate for the price of the meal. The tomato sauce for the breaded buffalo mozzarella dish was soupy, bland and tasted like it came out of a can. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On Wednesday, I had teeth separators put in in preparation for braces on Monday. My teeth ached, my gums were inflamed, and it hurt to eat soup. But Thursday would mark two years with the boyfriend,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't all that hungry but the BF and the pal wanted to hang out, and one well coiffed lady walking a huge fluffy dog in the Bloomingdale's couldn't help but insist that we go, if in Noe Valley, to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! We took friends from out of town here to show off our neighborhood and they basically want to move here. A cozy and intimate spot. We could have sat there all night sipping wine and talking...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambience was nice and the staff was friendly. I had the tea smoked pork shoulder which was tasty. My GF had the yellowtail which I think was average if not just a little dissapointing. Dessert was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went last night for my bf's b-day. The bf had the braised pork shoulder, and I had the yellowtail. I thought the yellowtail was very tasty, with a silky texture, but nothing extraordinary. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Very cute dinner spot in Noe Valley. Sun - Thurs they have a prix fix menu where you can pick any appetizer, entree, and dessert for just $35. The food was delicious and the portions were just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This wasn't just the best dinner date spot I've experienced in San Francisco, it might be the best *anywhere* I've been. Firefly has the friendliest staff and coziest atmosphere of just about any...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A small restaurant in the corner of Noe Valley - reservations are a must. The host was very nice to hold my table a bit long as my dining partner was running late. We started with the much-loved...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fried Chicken Of Your Dreams - they don't lie. I dream of it often. And only $20. Perfection.Oh, and their other food, desserts, wines, and service are amazing, some of the best in the city. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was an absolutely PERFECT dinner experience that I cannot wait to re-live. The boy and I stomped our way down to Noe Valley to get outta the hood out and sauce things up a bit. Firefly was cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly really wanted to like this place.To begin, they provided spread for the bread which was like Indian food pureed into baby food form. The pork shoulder and halibut were really tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has made me fall in love with brussel sprouts. They are so good here! When my boyfriend took me here for my birthday dinner this past January, the brussel sprouts were roasted with Reggiano...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Even after all my trips to SF, this was my first jaunt into the BoBo (that's bourgeois bohemian) paradise known as Noe Valley. Despite the protestations of my reluctant, scruffy Mission resident...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in San Francisco. Period.They do everything right. Service is awesome. Their wine knowledge (especially Jay) is better than ANY higher up scale restaurants. The menu...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An OASIS on 24th Street!This cute restaurant with friendly staff had impeccably tasty food. Some traditional items and ones with new flare. As a non-Noe-yuppie but divey-Missionite, I felt it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! Wow! Wow!Talk about some AMAZING fried chicken!Yes, it was just about the best fried chicken I have ever tasted...I want to go back and have more chicken!Did I get my point across?: )
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i ve only been there once , i'll cut it short for u , the best restauraunt in noe valley one of the best in san francisco
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome local Noe spot. I had held off on going here the past two years, mostly because I hadn't ventured West of Castro for dinner.Glad I did because I plan on becoming somewhat of a regular here....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for my birthday dinner and was not disappointed, but also not overly impressed. So first I will say that I am not Jewish, and had no idea about the passover menu and had I have known I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had the best potstickers I've ever had at Firefly during passover.And I tried Kugel for the first time and it was scrumptuous. Yup, that sums up this gentile's experience nicely. The ingredients...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must disagree on the potstickers. I'm Chinese, give me a break. I can make potstickers like that in my sleep. Now, if you want to talk about the brussel sprouts... Pan fried to perfection, with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well I wish I could rate this 4-5 stars like most people, but sadly I cannot.The food was just okay....I didn't think it was so good to make me want to go back. We ordered the chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't come back here in years and I am glad I decided to give it another chance. My friends and I chose this restaurant to dine at for the "Dining out for Life" AIDS research foundation dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh my god...this place is the cutest! i always have my parents take me here (it's a bit pricier than my usual restaurant venture) when they're in town and they love it. this is where i discovered i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As we drove down 24th street, we recognized the restaurant immediately by the signature metal firefly adorning its front. The inside of the restaurant was casual and cozy, almost with a cottage-like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always end up happy each time I go to Firefly, but honestly I can't figure out why... I don't find the food THAT good for the price (which is not exactly cheap), and I think the location is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say but delicious. Every time I go they are great. I have impressed many with this restaurant choice, including an SF native that has sampled SF's best her whole life. Even something so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to Firefly twice and was happy with the experience both times & will go back again. Easy to get to via the 24 or 48 bus. The menu is seasonal, local fare & the meat is from "happy"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wowsers...this place wins.I had the pleasure of taking my girlfriend here for her Birthday dinner last Friday, and...Score One for the boyfriend! The place was exactly what we wanted(needed?) on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The most amazing part of the dinner was the Shrimp and Sea Scallop Potstickers with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce. Never have I been to an American restaurant (or even a Chinese one for that matter) that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we had the following fantastic things.Cauliflower and Toasted Almond Soup with Drizzled HarissaPan-Roasted Barramundi with Green Garlic Sauce, SautedMustard Greens and Grilled Sunchokes, Potatoes &...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sweet Baby Jesus, that's good chicken.I wanted to go some place a little offbeat with The Girl for our 3rd, and Firefly fit the bill. It was nestled in some random corner of Noe Valley, and area...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for the husband's birthday. He likes trying new places. We came here on a Monday night because we thought parking would be easier. Found a space across the street. I was surprised it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Firefly in probably a year - I remembered them being a little stuffy and very irritable about reservations, but tonight they seated our party of four plus a baby, even though half...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dinner began with my boyfriend and I strolling up 24th Street, a few Jack & Diets and jello shots in. And did I mention we were wearing leis? Hmmm...anyway, I told him I really wanted to find this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my most favorite restaurants in the city. I have been there several times and the food is consistently de-LISH.The restaurant feels as though you are dining in someone's house. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On our first trip the other night, I started with the empanadas and ordered the fried chicken for the entree. Service was friendly and the interior was attractive and intimate.The empanadas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times over about three years and every visit has been excellent. The servers are true professionals; they know the food and wine menus and answer questions intelligently....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely perfect restaurant. Love the atmosphere, food, wine selection, service, location. Everything. I like to go with one other person and get a selection of appetizers and a bottle of wine....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great little place tucked away in the "Nostro". Bistro feel without feeling like you're sitting on your next table neighbor's lap. Sold food, reasonable prices. Good wine list...concise but great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Night out re-defined: four girlfriends ringing in a birthday at this neighborhood gem. The best pairing had to be the potstickers - fried chicken - meyer lemon tart, not to be outdone, however, by the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited to finally dine at this cute restaurant just around the corner from our house, and we waited until we had guests in town to reserve one of the coveted Firefly Friday 8:30pm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I'm the millionth person to give this restaurant a good review, but it's well deserved. Great place to eat after shopping on 24th (dont forget Mabel Chong's jewelry store down on Church!). Warm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Now, to be fair, I never actually got to eat here....and that's the problem. The website says specifically that they only take reservations by the phone--and that they would love to talk to us. With...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alphabet Soup- F dinnerAmazing, wholesome food in an intimate environment. Service was impeccable and although the vibe of the place is relaxed and unpretentious, you still receive the caliber of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is very comfortable and welcoming. It was a little loud on the night that we went. The food was good, but nothing terribly impressive. I had the steak, my boyfriend had the fish, and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simple, unpretentious atmosphere, great service, and lots of delicious foods. What is there not to like?
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Still Sparkling... 3.5 starsSo, why aren't there real fireflies west of the Rockies? Luckily, this charming neighborhood restaurant continues to shine with unpretentious food and pleasant service....
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was there on Valentine's Day. I was very impressed with the food and creativeness that went into every dish I tried. I really liked what my boyfriend ordered, he had Short Ribs in a Burgundy sauce....
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly has a really great atmosphere. It's expensive but not pretentious. The servers were very attentive and friendly. It was quiet enough that we could hear each other across the table.Minus a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food has been a disappointment on both of my visits. The seared scallops were nothing to write home about the first time. The osso bucco was cold and so NOT tender the second time. Meh.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fantastic find. Tucked away where you are almost sure you've missed it by the time you find it. Marked by the cutest blinking firefly outside. And then packed with people inside. Because clearly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what's in the air at this restaurant but HOLY SHIT do they employ the happiest staff I've ever seen. They were smiling straight up "Black Hole Sun" style. Also they were hella helpful...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place definitely ranks as one of my top favs: the food is spectacular, the service is smooth, and the atmosphere is as warm as a cup of hot cocoa with melted marshmallows. This is also a place to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything was great at Firefly. The food was creative, but homey and well executed. For example, I had the arctic char with malt vinegar roast potatoes and red cabbage with pancetta vinaigrette. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh FIREFLY...The name alone was just too darn cute for me to pass up! Their little flickering firefly-esque light above the front door warmed my heart on such a cold, rainy day. Upon entrance, my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
did they really need my 319th review?mushroom and gruyere strudel for appetizers. rocks.braised beef short ribs. will order again.my wife's arctic char was perfection.great place, love the paintings...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is "fly"...Eventhough we all know San Francisco has so many amazing restaurants, you do have to search them out to find your favorites. This location doesn't seem ideal. It is in the middle...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Drum roll...Firefly has earned the honorable position of being my favorite restaurant in San Francisco to date. My dining experience here this past Friday night was flawless. Double check....was it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food for a very good price. Take advantage of the prix fix menu
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is cozy and classy. The service was considerate and competent. The food, however, was forgettable.I ordered a seared tuna dish, and found it strangely salty. The dessert I wanted (a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The shrimp and sea scallop pot stickers were absolutely lovely, and fried to perfection. It's rare to find something fried that isn't too heavy or filling. I also enjoyed the hedgehog mushroom and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved the atmosphere, great service, they could not be nicer. Also, the prices were better that I thought they would be.Loved the piece of Tuna I had and the squash soup.I will go back oftenThe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5I had a great evening at Firefly. The ambiance and atmosphere is lovely and homey. I went here with the fam for my mom's birthday.. the five of us ordered the prefixed menu, which wasn't too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the hype, after 3 times dining here. While I'm glad Firefly's menu includes vegetarian plates, the stuff is airplane-food bland and uninspired.A review for the most recent trip on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After all the hype, I was fairly disappointed. We did get a cozy window seat and the service was excellent. However, the deal breaker for me the fact that when we got our dinner, our steaks were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Food is lovely. Waitstaff is unfailingly friendly and professional.Portions are maybe a bit too large for the price point -- first sign of a good neighborhood joint: take something home. We two...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply delicious. Having to drive all the way out to Noe from my normal habitat was slightly aggravating; as was having to find the place, which is somewhat tucked away. However, our trouble was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I wasn't too impressed with this place. The ambiance was comfortable and homey, the service was fine, but I think I was just disappointed with the food.We split three appetizers: the scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always an excellent kitchen. The times I've been there, I've never been disappointed. I am so looking forward to their seder nights! :D
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh! I thought I had already reviewed this place, how could I have missed that? Firefly is probably my favourite restaurant in the whole of San Francisco.Let's start with the basics, it is a small...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent and creative menu. Parking is a little difficult (of course), but once you get there, it's worth it. Try sitting at the bar, it's fun!
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic! We want on a pre-valentines day dinner last night & had such a nice evening. The decor is subtle but interesting. The staff was friendly (very friendly!) & informative...which are all...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All chauvinistic slights aside, if you are or if you know a chick, this would be the place to take her. Warm, intimate, cozy .. these are all words to describe Firefly. Their saving grace for those...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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Like many people I never liked brussel sprouts, they were always so boring, and bitter to me. However, Firefly changed that in me. We ordered roasted brussel sprouts tossed in truffle oil, seasoned lightly!...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Had it not been for the rude and snobby hostess that greeted us at the door, the dining experience would have been a great one. We made and confirmed our reservations well in advance, but when we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever wanted to make someone feel super duper special? Maybe take them out for a nice meal, sit for 3 hours & enjoy their company? My girlfriend totally has a knack for doing this--when she...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, heck. This really is good! Absolutely delicious food and cozy atmosphere. Thanks Yelpers! (All 297 of you.) I do have to say that I thought the appetizers were better than the main dishes, which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My parents took me and my boyfriend to Firefly to celebrate my birthday last night. I could write pages about each detail of the meal. But, why bother? What you really want is the conclusion--which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place simply does everything right for a neighborhood restaurant. Great food, helpful service, excellent wine list -- simply wonderful. I am jealous of my friends who live within walking...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For me, Firefly is a very difficult place to review. Service was outstanding without being pretentious, and the food was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Sounds excellent right? Well it *is*, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for prix fixe. It was delicious! This was one of my first meals in SF.The shrimp and sea scallop dumpling appetizer was superb!!! I remember reading everyone's review about the fried...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
HOLY CRAP, best fried chicken ever! I came here with a friend about two years ago so I dont remember everything. We didnt make reservations so we had to wait about 15 minutes or 20? I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks. I'd recommend Firefly to anyone anytime. Food, staff and ambiance were top notch. Called the night of on a Thursday and got a table (at 8pm I think). I went with the prefix menu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my absolute FAVORITE restaurant, for a number of reasons. 1. Everything here is DELICIOUS. Really. Everything.2. My fairly recent foray into eating (and enjoying) vegetables was pretty much...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is STUPID good! The brussels sprout were RETARDED they were so good! My main dish of seared scallops was SICKeningly good! When my friend was having a hard time to deciding what to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After my second dining experience at Firefly, I can honestly say that my admiration of the place has actually increased. It's so cozy and unpretentious, just like Noe Valley. The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The saving grace at Firefly is its wait-staff and ambiance. The restaurant itself was mellow and calming. Cloth on the ceiling, gentle flickering of the lights (like a firefly, get it?) and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every dish: Delish.Waitstaff: Adorbs. But what's best?Passover menu.
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been huge Firefly fans for many years. In fact, one compelling reason to buy in Noe Valley was to be able to stroll to dinner at this fantastic eatery. Up until our meal last week, I would give...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh yum! my sweetie took me out here last night...and my oh my was it good!! we got there 20 mins before our reservations but the super sweet hostess brought us in from the cold and set us up with a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had such an intense love affair with a restaurant. It's like a constant lover- it's alway comforting AND satisfying. Sun-Thurs is the prix fix (I am a sucker for a prix fix)- $35 for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here for dinner last night and had one of the most perfect meals in recent memory. firefly takes into account the entire dining experience. the service is impeccable. the decor is homey. the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Braised lamb, shallots, lovely sancerre, a knowledgeable and quick server, live classical guitar music-I am in love. LOVE. And I need to break it off with the woman I live with, because I am moving to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why does Firefly have to be 400 miles from my house?? The food is outrageous. When we went, they had a pear-parsnip soup that I will crave from this day on-- it was like spoonfuls of warm heaven in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A beautiful place. It has this soft, funky, alternative-music-CD-cover kinda look to it. Especially the painting on the wall reminds me of a Modest Mouse CD :)There was a guitarist at this out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places that charges a ton of money to give you a tiny portion. Usually I hate places like that, because when I come to eat -- I want to leave with a full stomach. However, this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You see the 4.5 stars average out of all the 275 reviews of this place and you think: will it really be that good? How could it be THAT good? Well let me tell you, it can be and it is! And I should...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For those of you who haven't figured it out quite yet... Jean K. is... my aunt! Sure, she looks like she could be my super hip, stylin' sister, but I have so much to owe her as one of my "elders."...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a date or to bring family. It's dim and classy without being over-the-top. Their menu changes and you can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients. Wonderful service from friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly defines seasonal food and does it flawlessly. Right now (December) the brussel sprouts are my favorite. Triple roasted with a hint of truffle oil topped with freshly ground parm. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, adorable restaurant, from the giant firefly signage to the drapped ceilings. It is expensive but justified. FOOD: Simple but well executed home style cooking. Quality is important to them and it...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty ballsy to call something the "...of your dreams." That's a pretty big statement to live up to. However, their fried chicken is the best I've ever had. Granted, I'm not from the south...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being vegetarian, I usually an quite skeptical about "American" food, but the veggie food was flavorful and innovative. If I owned a restaurant, I would want it to be like this place: good food with a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ho humm. Nice enough. The food is competently prepared and served. Inexplicably busy most nights, but never buzzy. Desperately in need of a "freshening up" on the decor front.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
one of the tastiest meals I have ever had.There is not much else to say about this place...The atmosphere was pleasant, the waitstaff friendly without being overbearing(I love how they kept popping...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The bf and I went here for his 35Th birthday dinner and damn, we will be going back. The food is simple and Delicious. I have never had a more flavorful piece of pork. or a better server. I'm not sure...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Firefly the way I love SF. Here's why:1. Fantastic service: low-key yet sensitive staff, unpretentious hostess;2. Napa Valley quality freshness;3. They don't try, imply, or vibe to get you to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
seafood potstickers- yummy!blue cheese souffle-amazing!hawaiian ono-eh, i've had bettercrepe dessert- icing on the cakeservice was exceptional. great place for first dates, yummy desserts, best bang...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Adorable and kitschy without being themey and pretentious, this neighborhood restaurant is as cute as a shiny button covered in stickers of Strawberry Shortcake.I chose this restaurant for my birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. Anytime I have someone visiting SF and want a consistently delicious dinner, we go there. And if you happen to be there when they have their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly has been on my short list of places I'm going next for about a year. While I'm glad I finally made it, it probably was a little too high on my eating to do list.Located in this hills just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One week later, the memory of culinary bliss from Firefly is still fresh in my mind.The anticipation had been greater than usual - everyone I spoke with either loved it, or really wanted to go. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At various times throughout the year, Firefly puts their famous fried chicken on the menu. Don't for a second pass up this option because you think it may be greasy. This will be the best fried...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a hidden gem. The wine list is great.The shrimp and sea scallop potstickers are not to be missed.The ambiance is pleasing.The staff is helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: warm. No, literally. I was very warm. Shouldn't have worn that sweater...Food: Blue Cheese suffle was good. Salmon was decent, even if I didn't know the name of the person who caught it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live around the block from this place, and I strongly believe it is the perfect restaurant. Delicious food, excellent service, comfortable vibe, good wine . . . what more could you ask for?...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time we come, the food is faboo-lous, the ambiance is faboo-lous, even the bathroom's pretty! Minus one star for borderline pretentiousnes coming from the host & wait staff, but it's not enough...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After reading all the great Yelp reviews, we planned a birthday soiree here on Friday night. The inside was very cute and cozy so we instantly loved the vibe. The hostess wasn't too friendly but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 star review.Super cute place with great service - they constantly filled my water - YES!Make a reservation because this hidden Noe-gem gets packed. They have a vegan dish on the menu too for you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite things about this restaurant is the ambiance. It's quite a cozy space and is tucked away in the heart of Noe Valley. The staff is incredibly friendly, always smiling and ever...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my sister and friends a while back and never wrote a review. But this place always stayed in my mind as it had great atmosphere and yummy updated comfort food. I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just had to update my review: we went to dinner again here this week and the food was delicious again and this time the service was perfect -- just what you'd expect from start to finish. i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my very favorite neighborhood restaurants of all time. It was so great to leave home, walk a few blocks, and have such a cozy, warm, welcoming atmosphere and food that was always,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite little restaurants in SF. I've been here several times and have yet to be disappointed. Most recently, I've had the Pt Reyes blue cheese souffle with endive salad, pears, toasted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super cute little place for any occasion, really. I went here for my birthday. It's a nice little cozy place nestled in the Noe Valley area and is sure to please and easy to spot (a blinking metal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man. Firefly is SO good. Sure it's tucked away in a corner in Noe Valley, but man, oh man is this place totally worth the visit.The look and feel of Firefly can best be summed up as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place had been on my list to try for awhile. I had actually wanted to go during their Rosh Hashanah menu, but alas, we did not have time.So, we made it last Sat. We got their last reservation!The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I feel disappointed. Having read so many great reviews and heard so many great things about this place, I feel a bit let down. Ambiance is awesome, firefly sculpture blinks in front, inside is warm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
SO GOOD. The prix fixe is amazing. An appetizer, an entree and a dessert at a nice restaurant for $35? RAD. Great for groups so you can share all your apps and desserts. Cute place, intimate,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last night with a few colleagues from work and we had a great time. Sunday thru Thursday they have a 3 course prix fix for $35. What a great deal. Anyway, the food was very inventive...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The ambiance is cozy and casual and even nurturing in a way. Many of the dishes are delicious and comforting. The bread is always served with a delicious spread. There is always at...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is a pleasure to write a restaurant review that is completely positive in all aspects. From the genuine greeting at the front door to the good-byes at the conclusion of the meal, the experience was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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Can't find one bad thing to say about Firefly. Wine list, food, ambiance...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is overrated. The food is mediocre. The restaurant pretends that it is so elegant in its simplicity -- but it is just simple. Adding additude doesn't convert average mashed potatoes into...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time we ate here we were looking for a low key atmosphere with California cuisine to bring the Captain's father for "middle of the week" dinner. I should point out that it was also the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, just go already!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That's one thing that I miss...among several other things about New Jersey.Fireflies.As the night would set in - the sky would come aglow with little darting lights.I'd run across the shared backyard...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is effortlessly magical. Actually, it's one of those places that feels so easy, because everywhere you look there's aestethic stimulation: from the billowing white sheets on the cieling...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends and I dined here about a year ago. Sadly, I don't remember my entree, but their brussel sprouts were delicious and stand out in my mind to this day. While I had a good experience, my two...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ooooooh this place is so yummy. the fried chicken special, only offered once is a while, will really make you die and go to heeeeeeeaven.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nothing on the menu jumps out as being extraordinary or different, but I'd have to say that they do things well. dinner started off with bread and some sort of hummus dip that wasn't that exciting,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first visit to Firefly in more than three years. Los Angeles called me away from the City by the Bay, but I was back in San Francisco over Labor Day and jumped at the opportunity to treat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking in Noe Valley can be a little hard to find so plan accordingly. The casual atmosphere is fitting for a first date. Quarters are kinda tight so no hanky panky underneath the table. Shrimp and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Six of us seated at the fly for Dinner. This place has an initmate cozy feel to it. (French style). Has some beautiful paintings and a big blinking firefly outside the restaurant. The staff is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had 8pm reservations and was seated within 10 seconds of arriving. Other people were given the option of sitting at the bar and those waiting for tables were happily sipping wine while waiting on the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Knowing that this place is on Michael Bauer's top 100 of the year sets a certain expectation when you walk in.... And yes it was pretty damn good.The bread and butter wasn't bread and butter but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. It's simple, classic, high-end American food, following the Chez Pannise formula: fresh, high quality local ingredients, simply prepared. (I actually...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Come to Firefly restaurant during Monday - Thursday to take advantage of their awesome $35 prix fixe menu (any appetizer, entree, and dessert from the menu)! This is a great place to bring someone on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Super happy with my dinner here. Went with a group of 5, and everyone was thrilled with their food. I could tell a few of my dining buddies were tempted to lick their plates clean.I had a fantastic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If Firefly were human, we would have met one hot summer night on a whim. Bumped into eachother at a party or a crowded bar, had too much to drink, swung our legs in a hammock. Firefly would kiss me on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice setting and interior decor. Service was solid but not anything special. The shrimp and scallop potsticker appetizer was great. Corn and goat cheese souffle was a little bland, tasted a bit too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Artsy, innovative cuisine.
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The short: Attentive staff, pleasant decor, fantastic food.the long: After reading mixed reviews of Firefly, I was still curious enough to want to try it out. Good thing I did. We called for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice and have had excellent meals both times. This is the kind of place that screams "hiddem gem." The kind of restaurant that's located in a residential neighborhood that looks...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just had dinner here for the first time and it's a great neighborhood place in Noe Valley. The type of place you go on a weeknight when you want to catch up with a friend and you want to go someplace...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's like a dinner party in your friend's dining room.except there's lemon confit with truffle oil, sea scallop potstickers, and chocolate ganache.yum.
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent date place and warm, cute little place to catch up with a friend. The prix fixe menu is a great deal at $35 for 3 courses, the service is friendly. The food is fancy homey--so...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I made a spontaneous plan with 2 friends to hit Noe Valley after work yesterday. I have been wanting to try Firefly for quite some time now so I asked if they would like to see if we could get a table...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was super-excited to come here, especailly after seeing that it had gotten 4.5 stars on yelp. So.... Me and Janice F. and Max M. got all dolled up --it was a Tuesday after all- and what do you?...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Thsi place really is a cute little find. I had a prix fix meal. So, a few of the things that I would recommend would be the proscuitto and melon appetizer, the pork chop entree, and the chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Moving to SF less than a year ago from Beantown, I was forced to leave my carefully researched, off the beaten path favorites I had spent the better part of six years exploring. During my time here I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Still my favorite restaurant in SF, after all these years. I have consistently had a sublime experience here, from the wine, through the flavor-packed main dishes with tinge of home cooking, to the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a true San Francisco treat! When i eat at this restaurant I am in a state of bliss. The food is amazing and very comforting. I have never had a bad experience at this Noe Valley gem....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is one of those restaurants that every neighborhood should have. It has the cool, casual vibe and not to mention food that sucks you back in for a return visit. When I finally had a chance...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Courteous and friendly staff. We showed up without any reservations in the middle of the week and they were able to seat us without a long delay, not that they weren't busy. I was probably starving...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Date night last night. And first let me say it was wonderful and relaxing. Firefly which is just up the street from my house was the destination.We had reservations for 7:45 and arrived around 7:30 to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's the little neighborhood restaurant that could. It's the Seabiscuit of restaurants. It's got charm to spare, along with a laidback albeit knowledgeable and attentive waitstaff. We decided to do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*Sigh* Perfect in every way. The apricot turnover is heaven in a handbag. I love this place.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After polishing off and FDA approving the Corn and Poblano Chile Chowder, the White Sea Bass, and the Vegetable Tagine we received the dessert menu... to this I hear my Monday night date wench murmur...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really loved their desserts & their appetizers were also pretty fantastic [I had the jicama & melon salad--unique approach, good flavor combination & light too!!] I'm kind of sad they only had 2...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Words can't describe how fabulous my meal at Firefly was on Friday night. My ass is expanding from it as we speak but, what the hell, it was worth it! I started with the mushrooms and fava bean...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
solid.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Truly a terrific dining experience. The restaurant is cozy and kind of tucked away in upper Noe. Parking can get tricky, but we found a spot within a few minutes. The prix fixe weekday menu is a steal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a wonderful neighborhood restaurant way down 24th - we didn't realize it was so far down! we ate late after 9:00pm on a Friday and people were still coming in to eat. very attentive service, warm and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner last night with my cousin. A small, but still decent sized restaurant in the neighborhood. I barely noticed it even with the giant firefly outside. Appetizers: cheese souffle and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't been here in a while, but have had two really great meals here in the past. It doesn't disappoint!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My second visit and this time I actually ate something. wonderful somethings, at that.First time I was walking between a party in the park up the street and the Noe Valley Tavern, when I was yanked...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know this is bold, but they have the best creme brulee in San Francisco. There, I said it. Firefly is a gem of a neighborhood restaurant. Special enough for a birthday or anniversary, casual enough...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i went here this past weekend and i really enjoyed it! i am not giving it 5 stars because it wasn't an experience that totally moved me (which is what 5 stars means to me). but it was quite good!we...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, good service. Can't go wrong. Slip in early night if possible, place gets busy.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*4.5 stars* Last weekend, I was stood up by Fried Chicken. My heart sank as I looked over Firefly's menu and the Fried Chicken of [My] Dreams was nowhere to be found. I accosted the server who brought...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Firefly...really. The whole experience starts off with amazingly created dips with delicious and warm bread. I have ordered both vegetarian and meaty dishes here and they are all delightful....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly basically serves rainbows on a platter. I ordered the fried chicken, and it came with a biscuit that you can dip in honey, and I was done!! The thing that got me was that it's a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hadn't been to FireFly in years, but I remembered it being great back then - I am happy to say that they are still at the top of their game. It feels a lot like having dinner at a friends house (a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to firefly (finally) last night with some friends and had a great time. The place is cozy- I wish it were in my neighborhood. I had chilled cucumber soup with crab and avocado salad, which our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to love this place, but honestly the food was not outstanding, the space was so warm/muggy my glasses fogged and I eventually went to the restroom to get fresh air (they have a window in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly never thought it could happen. An accurate review of a restaurant from Yelp?!! Surely you jest! The reviews are correct Firefly is an excellent restaurant.Notable grub:The shrimp & scallop...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been in SF since 1998, and I have eaten at a lot of restaurants. If I had to name a favorite restaurant Firefly would be it. I suppose there's some sentimental reasons for this (had some...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad for my first visit to Noe Valley...ever. And I've been in San Francisco for over 2 years now. The neighborhood is a little to immaculate and sterile for me, but as long I'm on not moving...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear God, Thank you for the Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and the Damn Fine Biscuit at Firefly.Amen.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really, really dug this place...Great lighting, comfortable, casual, smallish, intimate feel. Friendly, attentive service. Everything I tried food-wise was excellent: * the shrimp potstickers: yes*...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a fantastic place to eat with great service and always excellent food. some of the best vegetarian dishes and with a changing seasonal menu there are always new dishes to try. a short but well chosen...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went to Firefly for my friend's birthday a while ago. The service was exceptional but there were lots of stuffy people. My asparagus appetizer hit the spot and the salmon with grapefruit was flaky...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a great neighborhood New American restaurant in Noe Valley. The environment is cozy and very neighborhoody. For the app I had the incredible Grilled Romano Beans with Trumpet Royale...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets four stars because somebody, I won't say who that is, really loves this place. The menu is indeed different every time I go there, and you could never accuse them or giving you too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cozy and fun atmosphere. The servers are phenomenal and work together to make the whole dining experience an enjoyable one. The four of us each took a stab at the weekday Prie Fix Menu for $35. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To me, Firefly is a textbook example of a demographic shift I have noticed in restaurants lately. Or maybe it's just the way San Francisco restaurants have always been--I wouldn't know. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is the best thing about this very very cute little restaurant. The menu is small, and very typical - a fish, a chicken, a steak, a pork... you get the point. I want to like this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
