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1009 el Centro St
South Pasadena, CA 91030
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Firefly Bistro is a two star restaurant in South Pasadena. It's known for its contemporary offerings. It's been awarded the Best of Wine List award. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This place features brunch and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
i really wanted to like you, firefly, really i did. arrived on a thursday night and easily found parking space even with farmers' market still active... yay. friendly service, another yay. beautiful,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love the atmosphere of this place... i tried most of the dishs in the menu--they are ok. my favorite is the butternuts squash donuts....yummy but the cocktail drinks are below average....wish...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good local spot, kind of hidden away and unless you know it's there you probably won't know it's there.Have only had lunch items, the burger and pulled pork sandwich. Both are phenomenal!!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Girlfriend told me about Burgers, Beer and Blues at Firefly on Thursday nights. She's on their email list. We took the Gold Line to Mission Station and wandered around the farmers' market for a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute restaurant, friendly people, good food - but the service, OMG, sooooo slow! And, although the food is yummy, the consistency of portions should be looked at: husband and niece ordered same...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great atmosphere, but be prepared for really heavy food and dollar refills on Soda. Who *does* that anymore?? Dollar refills on soda? Really??AppetizersThe TINIEST Samosas I've EVER seen! (And I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We got a gift certificate for this restaurant, and saw so many great reviews about this place, so we were very happy to come to eat dinner. It was last Halloween night. The restaurant was very empty....
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is overrated. Cute ambiance, nice neighborhood, yummy butternut squash doughnuts. That's pretty much it in terms of reasons to go. The bread was cold, the service was okay, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch after visiting the hair salon next door (Ecco, and it's a good place).Prices are reasonable for what's included. The food was not bad but I felt that our waiter was a little slow...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets three stars because the service is OK. Our bus boy was on drugs or something. dropping plates and it felt like almost 10mintues before we got water refills after asking for water more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly Bistro has nothing to do with French fast food. It is however located a few block from the snooty Bistro La Gare. At the Firefly you may be greeted as you enter the tent by the manager in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great for groups! Firefly Bistro has more than just the predictable brunch menu, and even items like their huevos rancheros take on a delicious flair. As I searched for a place to put about 30-40...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my boo & i kame around 7 and found free parking on the street (east side of merdian ave just north of el centro st)we were seated right away...fairly empty place ...yes it is in a tent...yes there are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This was the worst dinning experience I have ever had. The hostess was adequite. After being seated (w/rsvp), the server came by to recommend his favorite dishes in a rehearsed manner. After...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
to be honest, writing this update pains me. the ambiance at firefly still makes it one of those special places, located in the quaint part of old pasadena. the uniquely casual and comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me to Firefly Bistro on a special date, and when I found out where we were going, I was quite excited, because I had already read about this place on the internet and wanted to try...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
There was absolutely nobody at Firefly when I entered the restaurant on a Tuesday night at 7pm. I was sort of confused because it looked like a nice place - very quaint and romantic. However, after my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I keep thinking I must have come on an off-night...I saved this place to go with a group of friends because of all the great reviews... And man, I was so disappointed...1- the waiter was truly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is great! I love cajun/creole inspired dishes as this is a dying trend in Los Angeles. The pecan catfish was excellent. I've never had catfish melt in my mouth and this dish delivers....
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is great for dates. you sit outdoors in a tent with lights all around. its pretty romantic. the pecan coated catfish is to die for. the sangria was pretty good, even though i don't like...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We made a last-minute decision to have dinner here -- we were looking for a place with outdoor seating because we wanted to take advantage of the gorgeous weather that day. Though not technically...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is indeed located in a tent structure; so it can get a bit chilly. We walked in on a Friday around 7pm without a reservation and were seated promptly. The server told us that the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We decided to try this place at the very last min. We were tired and hungry on a Sunday night and wanted good food and service close to our home. My bf had been there once or twice already so he...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't mean to be so harsh but this is by far the worst dinner I've had for the money spent. I was just driving around the cute neighborhood when we decided to try the little bistro. Once we walked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a nice little place. I'd say a good place to go for a romantic date. Its dimly lit and is an outdoor restaurant covered by a tent. I was a little cold however. There was also a lady playing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly, something about the name already has me buzzing. Maybe its that romantic image from when you were a kid, chilling in a field during summer, or cause of that awesome Joss Whedon tv series,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great restaurant. Best to go on a nice day, when it's comfortable to sit outside on the patio. But the food is great (particularly the more southern/soul food dishes). Very nice atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: OMG, amazing. Ok, that's four words, but Firefly deserves all four. Amazing food. Amazing people. Live music. A garden. What else could you want? Ok, maybe a permanent discount for repeat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if it weren't for restaurant.com, good yelp ratings and me wanting a good deal, i probably would have never found this place. out in some hideout in pasadena, this patio was converted into a cozy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Totally YUM!I'd like to also add that we had a very cute, friendly, helpful waiter.My fiance and I had brunch at Firefly along with a friend of ours we were visiting. We came from NY and had high...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So the place seems to be stashed away meaning it's not located in a very open spot. The restaurant is nice, cozy, and has a good romantic atmosphere. Came here on Valentine's day with the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*Nice romantic location, away from the touristy Colorado blvd. Could be a little hard to find though, just look for those Christmas light. *I've been here 4 or 5 times. They are known for the Catfish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I went on Valentine's Day with my valentine. They had a V-Day menu which consisted of a 3-course meal with 3 options each for the first course, entree, and dessert. I chose the Confit of Quail,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having heard so many great things about this place, we decided to check it out for brunch. We were pretty shocked as to how bad the service was. 2 requests and 15 minutes for a cup of coffee, 25...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Over-priced for what you get. Flavors are muddled, with no real focus. The dishes didn't feel "fresh and bright". They seemed over-worked with dull flavors. We ordered:Italian broccoli w/ white beans...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good environment, the outside patio is a nice touch. But their food is mediocre at best, and for the price i would say it's poor to low quality. The wine list is OK, not anything spectacular either....
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
good taste on shrimp and grits, okay flat iron steak but no way worth 28 bucks and you get nothing else with it, just steak on a plate all alone. literally a teaspoon of tiny pinto or lima beans under...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
1. Popped in for a late Friday night dinner and the place smelled great and wasn't too crowded. Got a cozy little date-night table. PLUS2. They were out of about 4 things on the menu and it just so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had a friends in town who suggested tapas. Being that I had walked by this place recently I suggested we give it a try. The bad news is they only do the tapas on Thursday...The good news is this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i was excited to go here.... but let down. I don't like the creole spin, the prices are pretty high for brunch, and the ambience was lacking. don't think I'll be coming back, but thanks.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times in the last few years: once for brunch and twice for dinner. The first time I came here I was with my in-laws, including my bro-in-law, his wife and their daughter. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with 5 of my friends and we were lucky enough to find free street parking literally RIGHT in front of the restaurant! The restaurant has lights up and it's super cute! It's kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love how this restaurant is actually outdoors. Came here on Sunday for brunch around 2 and it was pretty empty. We got seated right away. It was so cozy and cute! The place was actually warm...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here one Saturday for brunch. My wife had been there once before years ago and really liked it. We were surprised to find only a couple of tables occupied. Had we just walked in out of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is almost charming. It is a tent with white lights stringed about it. Would be cuter if it were a friends patio. That being said, I do love eating outside.The food was interesting. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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I hosted a Bridal Shower at the FireFly for my sister-in-law to be. We had about 30 people of all ages. The manager and waiter did everything to make our afternoon perfect. The menu had great choices that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pretty nice spot in south pasadena. we stopped by for brunch on a sunday (begins @ 10)...nice people, nice semi-outdoor setting & a hippy-looking dude playing gee-tar.kinda-cold coffee. ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
closed for lunch. stupid spring schedule... but it's fall/winter.. lame, they suggested eating at nicole's down the street, but not wat I wanted.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Having read many others' glowing reviews, i came to Firefly with high expectations.And in fact, there are the lovely pleasures of a nice relaxing dimly lit ambience (though regarding table comfort,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the only places in L.A. where you'll find shrimp-n-grits, and they are fantastic, as are the lamb meatballs, sweet potato donuts, pork loin, duck breast and catfish. Seriously, everything our...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing! My husband and I have spent both New Year's Eve and our anniversary at this restaurant and it has never disappointed us. The food is spectacular fusion with both Asian and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had a wonderful evening there with friends on Saturday. I'm still dreaming about the squash doughnuts, the ginger crab salad, the red chili rock shrimp and spinach soup, the pork shank with spaetzle,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is walking distance from my house, LOVE IT. Even though they don't have a full bar, they do make soju and ice wine based drinks that are DELICIOUS. I love the ice wine martinis here,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a romantic place to eat, this is the place to go. Very quaint, small, mellow, dimmely lit, lantern hanging artsy-fartsy decor, you'll want to do nothing but stare into each...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There was dirt on my salad. Been here a couple times for brunch. My quiche was good, but probably not worth the price. The ambiance is great - feels like you're in a garden. I'm on the fence about...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been back three times now. Twice for bruch. The fried chicken paillard is amazing. AMAZING. So it's an easy five for the brunch situation. I crave that meal more than good eggs bennedict now.Also...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wish there were more restaurants like this. they really put an effort into a lovely romantic experience from the white tented atmosphere, to the soothing live music..went here for sunday brunch, it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
8/19/08OK, I'm updating my review just a little.We've been back two more times since I last wrote. After a wonderful lunch my vegetarian friend from France praised their Napoleon & called Firefly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went with a friend for drinks and an appetizer. The appetizer (Beer battered shrimp and squash) had nice flavor on it's own, and was not overly battered or fried so that you feel like you were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I took friends from out of town to Firefly for Sunday dinner. (We had been to Elements Kitchen for lunch Saturday, and I was trying to meet or top the absolutely wonderful meal we had at Elements.)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was here years ago for an Easter brunch in college, and just revisited for a brunch with my sister and her boyfriend.I highly recommend the crab hash. Two of us ordered the crab chile relleno, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We stumbled upon this romantic, cozy tented venue and thought we'd try it out. The atmosphere was lovely, twinkle lights all over the restaurant and the feel of sitting outside under a tent was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This uber charming little place deserves five stars for the ambiance and great food. Located in a lovely part of Pasadena - this place is perfect for a Sunday brunch or a casually romantic dinner on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this restaurant is a tent, but the benefit is that the walls roll up in the summer and it's like you're eating outdoors! I actually find the atmosphere charming whether you're there for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WHO CARES THAT THE RESTAURANT IS LOCATED IN A TENT? I guess for me, the roofing is just not a huge determining factor of a good dining experience. Me thinks this is a bourgeois issue, so if you can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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We were immediately turned off by this restaurant when the manager came over and said we could only open 2 bottles of wine because of their corkage rule. We were a party of 10 people celebrating a couple...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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We were immediately turned off by this restaurant when the manager came over and said we could only open 2 bottles of wine because of their corkage rule. We were a party of 10 people celebrating a couple birthdays and about 4 people brought wine from home to open at dinner. The manager said he didn't care whether we were a party of 50...there is still a 2 bottle corkage limit. We all thought that was a little rude and a bad way to welcome a big dinner party to your restaurant. So, we opened 2 of our bottles and then bought 3 bottles from their wine list. These wines from their wine list were less than desireable. I felt like asking the manager if I could just pay the average $45 price of one of their bottles so that I could open up another of our bottles that were far superior. On a side note, we got to talking with another guest at the restaurant who was there for a wedding party. She said that their dinner was a disaster because the executive chef never showed up and the food was 1 hour late and burned. I would not recommend this restaurant to anybody.
openlist - user review - 06/11/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
Clearly, this place doesn't need my positive review, but I wanted to simply say how outrageously delicious and romantic this place is. i went there for brunch today and got their Green Goddess Omlette...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place will FOREVER get five stars in my book. And there's a story behind it too.. so.. bear with me for a little while..For people who know me and don't get to see me very often, you know that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to give them 4 stars, but their service can be more attentive. First, the good stuff--one of the best sangria in So. Cal. It's not too sweet like drinking Hawaiian Punch with vodka. Not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard good and bad things before going to this restaurant. My conclusion is the food selection is small and food quality is really poor, the atmosphere and decor was not comfortable and very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Before she headed to Los Angeles for a stint at Border Grill, Monique King was the chef of Soul Kitchen in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, which focused on the cooking of the New World's African diaspora,...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am completely impressed by this place. Was there last Saturday evening with a friend for dinner. She definetely gave me a big thank you for choosing such a great restaurant. The weather was perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a hot summer night and we were a bit dressy for this place. It's an outside tent, seriously. I'm not talking about an enclosed tent. I'm talking about a real tent.. just the roof part. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food period. You won't leave unsatisfied in that respect! The seating area is under a tent as some people have mentioned. But it's has great ambience and nice decoration. I guess the only draw...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quaint and charming tented bistro is cozy but can get a little drafty at night, overall the food was good the service a bit slow but overall a good meal, i will be back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is definitely one of my favorite restaurants ever. Good food is a given, but what gives it an extra edge is its homeliness. Atmosphere aside, it is almost like a small-town diner - so warm and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A short while ago a close friend of mine was passing through town on her way to meet her boyfriend. Since we rarely see each other she asked that I pick a nice and cozy local restaurant where we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How funny I thought for sure that I've written a review for this place.Well I like this place but I found it to be sorta inconsistent tho, depending on the time when you go I guess. Generally slower...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps the worst service known to man.For the first time in my life I walked out of a restaurant. My wife and I made an 8:30p reservation and arrived to a 3/4 empty restaurant. A man who seemed to be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I went to Firefly for brunch on Easter. It was wonderful! Yes, the seating is outside under a tent, but I thought it was very tastefully decorated, and is a great place to eat on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a great restaurant. Yes the service can sometimes be a bit slow, but they make up for it with the ambiance and the great food. Almost every time I come here, the owner stops by our table,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum. Yes, it may be a big tent, but that totally just adds to the ambiance of the place. It felt like I was having brunch in somebody's back patio. I had the chile rellenos and don't think I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite spots for brunch on a weekend. I've celebrated my 25th and 30th birthdays here and it's a nice venue for special occassions. The fare for brunch is different and I find the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Minus two stars for the superbly slow service when there was only two other patrons in the whole place. For real.The front looks really cute, and the decor inside is aiight - cute but uh, it's in a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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I made an account on city search just so I could write a review about Firefly! I've been there a handful of times and always have had a good meal. On my last visit my Boyfriend and I shared the grilled endive...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe my problem with brunch places, is that I don't really like "brunch" menu selections. Most of them are small and trying to impress you that they really aren't traditional breakfast fare. Well...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of those places where the experience is shaped by the nature of the day. Why? Because all the seating is in a tented outdoor area. It's beautiful for lunch on a sunny day in winter but...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. I was far from blown away by this place. It's expensive and it's a tent (literally). It seems as if the location was some sort of civic center with a large court yard. They have closed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
On a Saturday morning after a hectic week of doing things for others, do something great for yourself and head to Firefly. I loved this place- I had the Dungeoness crab stuffed chiles. My mouth is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for dinner, relatively expensive but had a great chicken-fried boar steak (very gamey), one of the better clam chowders I've had (and I've lived in Boston). Definitely get the Double...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a delightful way to start a Saturday! Brunch was delicious and reasonable for this "poshy" area of South Pasadena. The seating is all inside a beautiful tent and the tables are all set with cloth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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We frequent this place often, Thursday nights for tapa and sangria. Weekends for brunch. Thursady night has a great atmosphere with the farmers market and warm evenings. The food is varied and tasty. I wish...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
been there a few times, so far so good. ordered a different entree each time, and has been consistently good. have not tried their desserts yet, perhaps next time. ambiance is charming and relaxing...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Charming and Twin Palms-esque, this hidden gem in the middle of South Pas is a great place for any occasion. We decided to check this place out for a rainy weekend brunch, and we were not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unique combinations of flavors on your plate mix of colors and lights under a large tent outdoors = fabulous night with friends or loved one.Their menu changes seasonally...inviting us back for more...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing about this place is the ambiance- the outdoor patio sitting is cute and pleasant. However, everything else was pretty bad. I went along with 4 other friends. The service was the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch was yummy. Don't miss the house fried donuts: Crispy on the outside with sugary granules, and soft on the inside with banana filling. (Actually we weren't sure if they were really donuts since...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kind of expensive, generous portions.... they make real hot melted chocolate, and doughnuts are on the breakfast menu sometimes. Can't really complain much. And the napkin ring turns into a to-do...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 Birdies for this place....I came here with 4 friends last night...From the 'outside' you don't think much of it... especially a restaurant next to an office building... I'll judge a restaurant by...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Can't believe MSN CityGuide recommend this restaurant! The outdoor tent is gorgeous for a weekend morning, but that's it. The employees are lack of training, so there's no service. The food is even worst! The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for brunch with some friends a while back. The atmosphere and setting was beautiful. Food was okay, not great; I expected a bit more for both the price and setting. Service was okay then...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever had a breakfast that makes you walk away wishing that you could start every day like that? A meal surrounded by thick grape vines, impeccably surprising ingredient fusions and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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I don't usually comment on Citysearch, but I had such a terrible experience at Firefly, I had to create a Citysearch account just to document my experience. The only good thing about this place is the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
As new additions to the LA area, my boyfriend and I have been anxious to find new favorites. In the Bay Area, we were more than willing to spend comparable amounts of money. The condition being:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurants should NOT go on the the Roller Coaster of Quality and Deliciousness. They should be more like a rowboat in calm waters: smooth, steady, and enjoyable.I'd been here last year around this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere of this place is really nice, very romantic and a perfect place to sit and talk. It is located in an awkward spot, we were driving around a residential neighborhood and out popped a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place so much that my husband and I keep coming back. Best memories:*beautiful tented indoor/outdoor dining area. *the shrimp dish with gritz*the yummy sangria. *on thursday nights,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just went last night for a light dinner. We ordered the icewine & soju martini. I tried a sip and it was very good--slightly too sweet for my taste, but it was happily guzzled down by my date. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is what I'm talkin' about for brunch! The food was absolutely delicious - I love the mexican and southern influenced menu. The crab-stuffed chiles relleanos with salsa-fried eggs were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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The food at Firefly is delicious. I went on a Thursday night during the Farmer's Market and shared appetizers and a pitcher of Sangria with a girlfriend, topped off with a decadent desert. We had a wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went for brunch this past Sunday. Overall a great experience. Great atmosphere and decor. Live music started at Noon. The food was very good. I had the shrimp fritatta and my girlfriend had the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've gone to Firefly twice. I had a great time the first time and was thoroughly impressed. The second time around, I had an okay time. The sangria was great, as it was the first time. The creme...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly Bistro just helped me throw a wonderful (and very last-minute) wedding shower. The food was good, the service and attention to detail were excellent, and the restaurant itself is very pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A nice, romantic place that's perfect for couples. I went with two girlfriends, which made us one of the few types of groups of the night. Great food. We had frog legs for appetizer, lamb chop and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is a quaint place that has a feel of a tented outdoor Malibu patio. I've been here for both dinner and brunch but I prefer the brunches. The dinner entree menu is seasonal so you have the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On Thursday nights, when the farmer's market is in the neighborhood, Firefly serves tapas. It was a long time since I had tapas, and that was in San Francisco many years ago. I remember it fondly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sadly over-rated. I found it while searching for Best Brunch estab's on CitySearch (sorry Yelp) when planning my friend's baby shower. The staff is SO nice but the food really blows....
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't make reservations for dinner and after some bitchy attitude from the host, he seated me without my companion rather than making me wait. I think he meant it as a joke though. Okay, fine,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday with a group of 8 and it just went incredibly smoothly. Get the sangria pitchers. The sangria is great! Everyone also ended up ordering different entrees, which all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love this area of south pasadena. we wanted to take a friend out to dinner that we haven't seen in a long time. based on the reviews on yelp we took him here, not knowing what to expect. the food...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's a lovely space, if a tad bit loud. The first time I went, the waitress was bumbling...but the second time? Heaven in South Pas. Amazing food (I had the chop that I could swear melted in my...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. It's so cute! They've got Christmas lights on their trees outside, and once you enter the place, you're warmly greeted by not one, but two people, and we were promptly seated...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like Firefly. Great atmosphere, nice wine list, and the food is good. I found the lunch menu better than the dinner menu, but what I've had at both meals was yummy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I went to Korea one of the things that intrigued me was the very vibrant street life. Unlike most of the streets in the United States, the streets of Seoul were crowded, not necessarily with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place to have gatherings with friends, bridal showers, and family. The whole place is in a tent. Each table has it own table plant. The colors/decor are pleasant on the eyes. But I was not sold...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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i went here for a friends bday party. the atmosphere is good, very romantic, not good for groups though.i was the first one there in my party and the hostess was rude and sarcastic. she made faces and spoke...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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The food was excellent; from the Mint prawn appetizer to the trout entree simply delicious. The atmosphere is so cute and abounds with table-for-two date night potential if only one's table for two weren't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2007
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Went for beakfast a few months ago, and I can't figure out what happened to the desserts. I had the key lime pie another time (maybe more than a year ago) and it was yummy but now its dry and more of a cake?...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first glance, it isn't what it appears to be. The inside is a very aesthetically pleasing. It's casual but nice at the same time. The food is actually fairly pricey, but I think it's worth it here....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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Food is good! I had the pork chop, it was very interesting and quite good, my wife had the trout, and it was under cooked but still good. Wine list was different and very food friendly there was a server or...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i was looking for a place to take a good friend of mine to for his bday. after looking around for a local place, we decided on this place. you know what, it wasnt a bad idea at all. it was a quiet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Only in Pasadena are there restaurants which aren't in actual building structures but rather heated tents. But it works since the weather is mostly decent.. Everyone enjoyed their respective meals,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2007
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The first time I went to Firefly, I had heard about it from a coworker who said the food was most excellent. It was a saturday night in August and we were seated promptly. We weren't sure what to expect, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas night on Thursday might be the best eating experience in Los Angeles county. The food changes every week so you never get bored. The prices aren't cheap, but they are fair compared to most...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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I have been enjoying Firefly Bistro for a few years now. Every time I go, be it with friends or family, I am warmly greeted, seated promptly and receive excellent service. The ambiance is very pretty and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice romantic place with good service, but I wasn't so impressed with the food. I had the Osso Busco(lamb shank) and my wife had the ahi tuna. It was okay. The tuna had a slightly sour note to it,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2006
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New to South Pasadena I was glad my wife and I stumbled across firefly. Friendly service, nice bar good beer menu. Our shrimp salad was just ok. Lacking in the shrimp department. We also shared the stuffed...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful restaurant with outdoor seating situated in quaint Pasadena. The outdoor eating area is amazing, along with the delicious California style cuisine. A great place for lunch or dinner, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If only the menu were bigger...I've had just about everything on the menu. Their deserts and wine list - awesome. Wait staff - as indicated in my other reviews, I'm always picky about the knowledge of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2006
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So when we got there it was very beautiful and romantic with out door seating. It was almost enchanting with it being outside with gorgeous vines and plants outside...kinda like the secret garden and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Firefly is one of those great date places. The entire restuarant seems to be the backyard of some brick building built under a tent with chrimas lights. Its like a rich family wedding in the backyard...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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The food, ambience, and service are top notch. They offer a tapas menu on Thursday but unfortunately, it doesn't mean it's happy hour prices.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was absolute torture when I came here, still on my no-carb kick. Of course, I'd whine a lot and then cave in by devouring their wonderful bread. The ambience is super cute and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"When my brother was here for the summer interning at City Hall, he asked whether there were any places in South Pas that were open after 7 where he could stop by for a drink or a beer. I was stumped....
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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After a recent visit I was impressed with the helpful waitstaff and the food. The desserts, in particular, are terrific. I've had the grapefruit tart and (more recently) the panna cotta--both of which were...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2006
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I recently took my Husband, his brother and sister in-law to Firefly for a surprise birthday dinner. Not only did we have the best chicken and lamb that we've had in a very long time, there was a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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i've been to Firerfly bistro quite a few times and always had a good time though the service can be slow and sometimes the servers seem disorganized. one thing i never miss there is dessert, it's always way...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/28/2006
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I have had nothing but wonderful experiences dining at Firefly. I've been here for dinner maybe 5 times over the past year. I have never had a single item of food that I could not completely rave about. Their...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/20/2006
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The food was overly salted, the portions were small, the salmon was undercooked and had to be sent back, the ribs were tasteless and the waitress although being informed of a birthday, forgot the birthday...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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Firefly Bistro is a great little resaurant. Great food and wine, all under a big, sturdy wedding-like tent. Great heating in the cold and flaps that open up into a garden when it's warm. The food is delicious...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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my friends and i started dinner at 6:30 and did not get our entrees until 8:45pm. the staff was disorganized, confusing orders and bringing them to the wrong table as well as in the wrong order. no apologies...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. The food is absolutely D-lish... from start to finish I was very satisfied with my meal - and I am very hard to please when it comes to food. The decor is so cute, nothing too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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I've recently been going to Firefly for dinner, and everytime I enjoy myself even more than the last time. The food is top-notch, with some unusual items and some surprising extras to old standbys, like the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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I walk by this restaurant everyday and always thought it looked really cute. We ate there with some friends last night and I was very disappointed. The food was ok, nothing spectacular and overpriced. What...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2005
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I love this little restaurant. It has great food, good service and a neat local. It's under a tent in the middle of a neighborhood in South Pasadena. Very charming and a little hard to find if you don't know...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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I hesitate to write this review because I don't want too many more people to know about Firefly, but it's such a great little restaurant I want the owners to do well! The menu is short, but inventive. Firefly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/18/2005
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I went to the Firefly for Valentine's dinner. The outdoor setting was very romantic and the food was great. The only downside was how close we were to the other tables. But on such a busy night it made sense.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2005
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I really like the ambiance of this restaurant and the food is quite good as well. The only complaint I have is that every time I go there, the service is SLOW. Even if the restaurant is empty, the service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2004
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Main dishes are very good. The chefs are especially skilled at fish dishes. Nice inexpensive wine list. I love the tent and the soft lighting but the tables are too close to each other. One of the female...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2003
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My wife and I were visiting the farmer's market this week and were drawn into Firefly by the sidewalk sign advertising "Tapas Night". We'd never noticed the restaurant before, but I have to say that we were...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2003
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Servings are small, especially the appetizers. There is barely enough for two. Don't order the calamari if you expect a nice portion of little squid. Main dishes are interesting, but poultry was either salty...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2002
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The place is beauitful (patio only). Good crowd. The food however is horrible.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2002
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This place was tucked away in the heart of South Pasadena and was very good. I went with a deliciously prepared salad and chicken entree. All was very tasty however it came at a price.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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Up until now, there have been very few places to go in South Pasadena. I have had it with the parking and crowds in Old Town. Firefly Bistro is quite a find. This restaurant is absolutely charming. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2002
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The best part of Firefly is that you are able to dine outside under the canopy, and that the prices are reasonable. It is a nice spot for easy dining in South Pasadena.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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Very nice atmosphere and staff. The food is innovative, nicely presented (stacking seems to be favored) and really delicious. After three visits, I have some favorites... appetizers-- fig & duck confit as well...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2002
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this firefly shines bright...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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south pasadena? you've got to be kidding me! shiro ahead of firefly i can see, but gus's bbq.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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monique king and husband paul rosenbluh, both seasoned chefs, are behind firefly bistro, situated in the space that formerly housed nickis. king developed her penchant for ethnic cuisine with stints at city in...
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