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Firefly Grill, Effingham, IL

Firefly Grill

4.7 (3072)
$30 and under
Unspecified
1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Innovative
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.

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
  • Website
    https://www.ffgrill.com/?y_source=1_MTc0OTMyOTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • 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
  • Location
    1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,072 people are saying

Firefly Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Central Illinois

    Best Overall

  • Central Illinois

    Best Food

  • Central Illinois

    Best Service

  • Central Illinois

    Best Ambiance

  • Central Illinois

    Best Value

  • Central Illinois

    Good for groups

  • Central Illinois

    Healthy

  • Central Illinois

    Hot spot

  • Central Illinois

    Neighborhood gem

  • Central Illinois

    Good for special occasions

  • Central Illinois

    Lively

  • Central Illinois

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly Grill in Effingham is a culinary gem known for its "exceptional service" and "wonderful dining experience." Guests rave about the inventive farm-to-table cuisine, including "crazy good dessert" and "delicious food." The atmosphere is inviting and picturesque, with a "vibrant and relaxing" vibe, making it a must-visit destination.
3,072 Reviews

  1. Beth VIP

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    That basil ice cream was the perfect cap on a flawless tasting menu.

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  2. Mark

    St. Louis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always try to stop on our St.Louis/Michigan trips as a relaxing place to enjoy a "Big City" farm to table culinary experience. The menu changes from time to time and we always enjoy the Chef's new takes & presentations...Like taking a vacation with your mouth for lunch or dinner.

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  3. Joshua

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been before, alone, on work trips. I've talked about Firefly so much my wife was like "let's go" so we drove 4.5 hours for friend green tomatoes! Made a road trip of it from Ohio! I was so excited when we arrived in Effingham and I could see the restaurant from our hotel!!! Never disappointed!
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Joshua! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us on your recent road trip to Effingham. It's always a joy to welcome guests like you on our special Firefly Grill. We're glad you enjoyed our special green tomatoes and had a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next business trip or just for an evening!

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  4. Pete

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good place to eat. Service was very good. Food was good but very expensive. I had pork steak and sauce was salty. Brussel sprouts were overcooked. We were told that we would be credited for the Brussel sprouts but we weren’t.

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  5. Maria

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful dining experience to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The sea bass was wonderful but the best meal on the menu is the short ribs. Service was also wonderful, I only have it 4 stars because when my friend complained that the brownie was not warm, the waitress touched the brownie with her hand to check😳. I highly recommend the restaurant. Beautiful ambience
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Maria, thank you for celebrating such a special occasion with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the sea bass, short ribs, and overall atmosphere. We appreciate your honest feedback and will be sure to address the issue you mentioned with our team, that’s not the standard we aim for. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great experience!

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  6. Mary VIP

    Indiana14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have an exceptional meal and exceptional service at The Firefly Grill. Victoria is the best!
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    We're overjoyed to hear that you always have an exceptional meal and service at Firefly Grill, Mary! It's wonderful to know that our team consistently meets your expectations. Your kind words mean a lot to us and we're thrilled that we're your preferred dining destination. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Tim VIP

    San Diego183 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We try to make it to Firefly (from Champaign IL) 2 to 3 times a year. This was our second visit in 2025 (for my spouse's b-day). A great experience from start to finish. Fried green tomatoes! Been missing those -- no one does them like Firefly. And the bread service -- bavarian pretzel w/ beer cheese was fantastic. We split the Ahi -- which was a super large portion and done to perfection (rare, that is!). And we managed to save room for a crazy good dessert! Thanks, Firefly!
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words and for choosing Firefly Grill for your spouse's birthday, Tim. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience from start to finish, especially our Fried Green Tomatoes, Bavarian Pretzels, and Ahi Tuna. We're also glad you found the dessert crazy good! We can't wait to welcome you back for your next visit!

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  8. Jason

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an incredible experience with chef created ideas and farm to table food. Loved everything about our experience.
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Jason, we're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience at Firefly Grill! It's wonderful to know that our chef's creativity and farm-to-table concept was to your liking and that you loved everything about your experience. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your kind words truly made our day. Thank you for choosing to dine with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. Shelley VIP

    Indiana40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious meal with excellent service from Asia and help with fish feeding from a nice gentleman
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Shelley, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and our service. We strive to provide an excellent dining experience for all our guests and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We're also glad to know that our fish feeding gentleman was helpful to you. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Walter

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our dining experience at Firefly was top notch. Great atmosphere, our server was awesome, and the food was great.
    Firefly GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Thanks for visiting us, Walter! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience at Firefly Grill. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our atmosphere, food, and service. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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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 4.7 stars by 3072 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Chicago / Illinois
  4. Central Illinois
  5. Effingham

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Firefly Grill

1810 Avenue of Mid-America, Effingham, IL 62401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Keller Drive
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.ffgrill.com/?y_source=1_MTc0OTMyOTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • 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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