Firefly Restaurant in San Francisco

What a great dining experience. Friends had heard about this restaurant but not yet visited — and gosh, are we happy they let us join them! The menu is mostly gluten free — and where it is not, alternatives were available. The flavors were well paired — the artichoke and green olive salad is a great way to start a meal. The wine list offers a great variety at most price points. From a truly gluten free perspective, the max and cheese was good — would have like a little more flavor, but that’s probably personal preference. The friend chicken was next level — perfect mix of crispy and moist — and not too greasy. The brownie sundae featured salted caramel drizzle and crispy corn flakes — it was great way to end the meal. All in all, this was a delicious meal and we highly recommend the visit.

Don’t ask for counter because there’s one two seater where you’re literally facing a wall.Food (in order)1. Cheesy bread [MUST MUST ORDER] - absolutely phenomenal2. Hamachi tostada - really good and light3. Sweet potatoes were really flavourful but almost too drenched in sauce for my liking4. fried chicken - honestly the most hyped in reviews and … mediocre at best :( really wanted to like it but it was just very bland.Overall, would takeout the cheese bread but u less I’m bringing a gluten free friend I probably won’t return. Good to try once though!

Came here last Friday with outdoor seating reservation. Servers were friendly. We are both vegan, ordered 3 apertizers and 2 entrees. Love the tostones and daikon cakes. Will skip the entrees next time. Gumbo was definitely better than the Enchiladas. Our server, Samie was checking on us and when she noticed we were not into the entree especially the Enchiladas, she comped that entree. What a surprise, appreciate her gesture (we gave a 30% tip pre-discount subtotal)! We will return for sure, but just for the Vegan apertizers.

Warm and inviting, family friendly and inviting local space let down by incredibly rude and distasteful host. Inquired if water was being brought, only to be met with an eye-roll and aggravated tone.Server, on the other hand, was bright, bubbly, and delightful. Comped our drinks.Ocean trout was well cooked but was placed atop a soggy, chewy mess of oyster mushrooms and sunchokes.Sweet potatoes were tasty but inconsistently cooked - dry.Mac & cheese might as well have been a frozen TV-dinner.Salad was fantastic, as was the cheese-bread.Wanted to love this place and its charm.Sabotaged by its kitchen program.

I wanted to like this place. I really did. The starter beet salad was very good. As was the bread and yummy dip. Service is incredible... Very friendly and attentive. But the main courses were underwhelming. The potato dish was wildly under seasoned. I dont think there was any salt on kugel or in the sauce. The mushrooms were also under seasoned. The enchiladas were better but again, not seasoned well. The toffee date cake was tasty but a bit dry. I know its possible to make vegan food better than this. Maybe an off night. And maybe the meat dishes are better.

Ventured into a new neighborhood that I havent been too lately...Noe Valley! Made a reservation for a date out with the wife. We were fortunate to get a reservation about the time that they opened. The service was great. The food was well portioned and reasonable. The menu items were unique and delicious. The only draw back is that they dont have typical soft drinks like Coke, etc. I guess the menu was unique enough that I shouldve expected that. All good. Will be back in the future!

We really enjoy firefly. My wife is strict vegan, and they have many dishes which either are or can be made vegan. I am not vegan. We always get the seed loaf, really enjoy the rustic flavors. I enjoy the Pao de Queijo, and the onion jam that comes with it is my favorite. The Mexican street corn is mild and delightful.My wife enjoys the daikon radish cakes and usually gets them as her main, supplemented with something else since theyre a starter and a little small for a main. The choppy salad is excellent even in vegan form. The spring salad is also excellent as a vegan option. Ive had both the fried chicken and the braised pork; both are excellent. The only quibble is that the damn fine buttermilk biscuit hasnt actually been that great on two occasions - it tends to be overcooked and not so tender. I will try the cornbread next time. The Mac and cheese is fine but not spectacular.For dessert, the chocolate peanut butter bar is excellent, but get the vanilla ice cream rather than the coffee cocoa nib vegan ice cream if you can. The dulce de leche pot de creme is excellent but very rich. And the key lime pie is also excellent, not too tart or too sweet - just right, but smaller than I would like.

What a delectable meal in an inviting ambiance! The appetizer (sweet potatoes) were perfectly seasoned and prepared with I think a citrus glaze and the fish was light and flavorful with lots of veggies. They were very accommodating to our dietary restrictions and we cant wait to return to try the rest of the menu!

Solid food. We discovered this place when looking for gluten free friendly restaurant options in the city. This place popped up time and time again. The entire menu minus one thing was gluten free. The food did not disappoint. There was a great selection of menu items (food and drinks, both alcoholic and non). Great atmosphere. Would recommend a reservation. We will absolutely visit again.

This is one of our personal favorite spots in SF.The food is amazing, unique, and hearty.We enjoy the service and the setting, and the changing menu.