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Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire, Manchester, NH

Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

4.7
4.7
2251 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Firefly Bistro & Bar is a casually upscale American bistro situated in the heart of Manchester"s downtown district. Firefly embraces the concept of comfort dining by offering inspired classic American fare in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Firefly's extensive wine list, craft beer selections, and creative cocktails compliment the time-honored yet innovative creations of Chef David Becker's seasonal menus, which burst with flavors from around the world. The uptown atmosphere is accentuated by downtown hospitality and friendly, professional service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (603) 935-9740
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    David Becker
  • Private party facilities
    Firefly is the perfect venue for hosting wedding rehearsals, engagement parties, wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, anniversary dinners, and many more of your special occasions. Contact party@fireflynh.com for more information on our semi-private dining room.
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    near Elm & Lowell Streets
  • Parking details
    Private parking (no charge) in adjacent lot available on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weeknights after 5pm. Weekday lunch: metered parking available on Concord and Vine Streets. Victory Garage (current rate- 75 cents per hour) located less than one block from restaurant entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,251 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Great for brunch

  • New Hampshire

    Hot spot

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • New Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for brunch

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Hot spot

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly American Bistro in New Hampshire is celebrated for its "creative cocktail menu," "superb food," and "engaging and professional service." Diners appreciate the "lively and upbeat atmosphere" and "attentive waitstaff." Signature dishes like the "buttermilk fried oysters" and "lobster squash ravioli" garner high praise. Ideal for brunches, family dinners, and special occasions.

2,251 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent server…she was outstanding! Food was excellent too and the absolute best salmon I’ve ever had. Thank you!
    Firefly American Bistro - New HampshireResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Paul - thank you for your review, and for your compliments. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your salmon and our friendly service. Can't wait to have you back for more great meals!

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  2. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok not great. Gogo bread was not good as our appetizer. Car got towed in parking lot. Not good signage. All and all kind of disappointing.
    Firefly American Bistro - New HampshireResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Lisa - thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that your recent experience wasn't the best, as we always aim to provide delicious food and beverages complimented by friendly and professional service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We understand that parking downtown Manchester can unfortunately be challenging, and will take your comments about signage referring to adjacent parking lots under consideration. Hopefully we will have another chance to impress you in the future, Lisa!

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  3. Kevin

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was delicious and our server very nice and attentive.
    Firefly American Bistro - New HampshireResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kevin - thank you for your review! We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent brunch with us, and look forward to serving you again in the future with more fantastic brunches with attentive service.

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  4. Melissa

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our go to places when we are in Manchester. Always great food and drinks. We have never had a bad meal. Left happy and full !
    Firefly American Bistro - New HampshireResponded 1 day ago
    Melissa, it means so much to us to hear that we're one of your Manchester "go to"s. We appreciate your support, and can't wait to have you back again soon!

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  5. Jodi

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    2 friends and I had lunch in a Wednesday. Food was delicious, and service was outstanding.
    Firefly American Bistro - New HampshireResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Jodi - we're thrilled to hear that your recent lunch with friends was a great experience! We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious food and outstanding service.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Parking is an issue here!

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  7. John

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food always delightful Staff always helpful Always worth the trip. Best. crème. brulee. Ever.

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  8. Kim

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was great service. The short ribs were excellent
    Firefly American Bistro - New HampshireResponded 1 day ago
    Kim, it's wonderful to hear that your short ribs and friendly service were a hit. We appreciate your feedback, and look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Adam

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Food and service was excellent.

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  10. Campbell

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love firefly American bistro. We hadn’t been for a few years and went back last night, and it was still just as good as it always has been for servers are super friendly and accommodating, as well as the bartenders. 

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FAQs

Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 935-9740.

Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire is rated 4.7 stars by 2251 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 41 times today

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Google Map for Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

22 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    near Elm & Lowell Streets
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking (no charge) in adjacent lot available on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weeknights after 5pm. Weekday lunch: metered parking available on Concord and Vine Streets. Victory Garage (current rate- 75 cents per hour) located less than one block from restaurant entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Becker
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (603) 935-9740
  • Private party facilities
    Firefly is the perfect venue for hosting wedding rehearsals, engagement parties, wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, anniversary dinners, and many more of your special occasions. Contact party@fireflynh.com for more information on our semi-private dining room.
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