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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.8
4.8
3036 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified

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2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
The kitchen is the heart of the Campbell house which is why we created an expedition kitchen so customers can see all of the love and hard work that goes into our dishes. firefly's vision is a sustainable one; the frame of the building is recycled steel, all of the barn wood is reclaimed as is much of our furniture, the pond irrigates our gardens which greatly reduce our carbon footprint along with all the trash that comes with packaging food, we compost, are constantly upgrading our energy efficiency and NEVER use chemical fertilizers or pesticides in our garden.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Phone number
    (217) 342-2002
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Niall D. Campbell II
  • Catering
    From elegant hors d’oeuvres to award-winning farm & table dishes, firefly grill has options for every setting and every appetite. We’re happy to create a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect space to hold an event? Stop searching and discover firefly events from corporate and pharmaceutical dinners to baby showers, bridal showers and anniversary parties we’ve got you covered.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Reynoso: (217) 342-2548
  • Area
    Effingham
  • Cross Street
    Keller Drive
  • Parking details
    Accessible on all levels.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,036 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambience

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Great for fine wines

  • Central Illinois

    Romantic

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly Grill is a culinary gem in Effingham, offering "fantastic cuisine" and "excellent service" that make it a go-to destination for travelers and locals alike. The atmosphere is "beautiful" and perfect for special occasions. While some find it pricey, the "fresh and delicious" food and "top-notch" servers make it worthwhile.
3,036 Reviews
  1. trisha

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valentine brunch absolutely delicious!! Ever course, bite sip perfect. Dylan was a fantastic server as well.
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Trisha, thank you for the amazing feedback! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the Valentine’s brunch, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Dylan. We can't wait to welcome you back for another perfect experience!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend the Valentines day taster. It was a great experience. The food and cocktails were fantastic.
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu, and that the food and cocktails were fantastic. We look forward to having you back for another great experience!

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  3. Brent

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tasting menu is a a wonderful experience. Love trying new things.
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Brent, thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tasting menu and had fun trying new dishes. We look forward to offering you more exciting experiences in the future!

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  4. Hannah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Firefly Grill for their Valentine’s Day tasting menu. We’ve been to Firefly a handful of times before tonight for their regular menu, but we were eager to try their tasting menu. They offered a 4, 6, or 8 course option with the option to add wine parings as well. Everything tasted amazing and the wine parings were wonderful. I would love to see them do other tasting menus from time to time.
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Hannah, thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Valentine’s Day tasting menu and wine pairings. We do offer a couple of tasting menus a year, including for Mother’s Day and New Year’s, and we appreciate your suggestion for more. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  5. Jack

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Servers were nice friendly food was absolutely amazing
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Jack, thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the food and service. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. travis

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Valentine’s Day menu never fails to impress. The Firefly always exceeds expectations. The staff, the facility, the food, all are second to none. Being able to have world class dining in what many would consider a culture desert is such a blessing
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Travis, thank you for the incredible feedback! We're so happy to hear the Valentine’s Day menu impressed you, and that our team, facility, and food exceeded your expectations. It’s a true pleasure to serve our community, and we're grateful for guests like you who make it all worthwhile.

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  7. Jennifer

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time eating at Firefly and it was even better than the first. The restaurant is gorgeous, inside and out. The service was excellent. While I wish I could recall our server’s first name, I do recall that his last name was Fourbes. He was knowledgeable, attentive and friendly and took excellent care of us. While the restaurant is over an hour away from our home, we will be coming back soon. It was that good!
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Jennifer, thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad to hear your second visit was even better than the first. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ean, he'll be thrilled to know he made such a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, even if it’s a bit of a drive!

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  8. barry

    VIP

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitting at one of the best bars in mid America, I enjoyed the cocktails, crab purse appetizer, and the shrimp risotto. The bartenders were excellent. Top notch experience worth the drive from St Louis MO.
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Barry, thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the cocktails, crab purse appetizer, and shrimp risotto. It’s great to hear the bartenders took care of you, and we’re so glad the drive from St. Louis was worth it!

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  9. Brittan

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ean was AMAZING! Funny, lighthearted, kind. He knew the menu well and was an absolute pleasure.
    Firefly GrillResponded today
    Brittan, thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear Ean made your experience enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him! We look forward to welcoming you back!

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  10. David

    VIP

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We detour through Effingham every chance we get and have enjoyed the restaurant for years. Noticed how prices have creeped up a big notch but that’s inflation unfortunately. What bothered me this time is that most everything comes with only a side of French fries or mashed potatoes. That’s a starchy high carb food and it’s a problem because the restaurant doesn’t allow substitutions, even for a small upcharge. So, you have to pay full price for a big serving of vegetables or salad. Not a good value, and not recognizing the fact that starchy foods contribute to and exacerbate, diabetes, growing epidemic. The other thing that bothered me is there was an unexplained 5% service charge added to the bill, which I’m then supposed to tip on top of. Do I tip 15% to the 5%, or 20% on top of it?
    Firefly GrillResponded on 27 January 2025
    David, thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we truly appreciate your continued support over the years. We understand your concerns about the sides and pricing, and we’re sorry to hear that the options didn’t meet your expectations. We’re always looking for ways to improve the dining experience, so your feedback is very valuable. As for the service charge, we totally get how it can be confusing, especially with the tipping question. Our goal is to be more transparent, and we’ll work on making sure that information is clearly communicated going forward to avoid any confusion. We appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention, and we’ll use your feedback to make improvements. Thanks again, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience during your next visit.

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FAQs

Firefly Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (217) 342-2002.

Firefly Grill is rated 4.8 stars by 3036 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm

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Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Firefly Grill

1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Keller Drive
  • Area
    Effingham
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Accessible on all levels.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Niall D. Campbell II
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (217) 342-2002
  • Catering
    From elegant hors d’oeuvres to award-winning farm & table dishes, firefly grill has options for every setting and every appetite. We’re happy to create a customized menu for your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Looking for the perfect space to hold an event? Stop searching and discover firefly events from corporate and pharmaceutical dinners to baby showers, bridal showers and anniversary parties we’ve got you covered.
  • Private party contact
    Maria Reynoso: (217) 342-2548
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