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Small Plates

  • firefly Bread Service

    house-made herb focaccia served with herbs, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and parmesan

    $14

  • firefly Charcuterie Board

    ‘Marcoot Creamery’ cheese, ‘Point Reyes’ original blue, ‘Smoking Goose’ cured meats, ‘Tempesta’ finocciona, house—made bacon, grilled ciabatta, whole grain mustard, house-made Swedish mustard, local preserves, garlic & herb quark, olive & feta mix, firefly farm pickled peppers

    $38

  • firefly Cheese Plate

    ‘Marcoot Creamery’ cheese, grilled ciabatta, whole grain mus- tard, house-made Swedish mustard, local preserves, garlic & herb quark, olive & feta mix, firefly farm pickled peppers

    $28

  • firefly Fried Green Tomatoes

    corn salsa, salsa rojo, salsa verde, queso fresco

    $15

  • Jalapeño Popper Rangoon

    cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, salsa verde, mandarin peach puree

    $14

  • Blistered Shishito peppers

    sea salt, lime, garlic aioli

    $12

    gluten free

  • Hummus Plate

    crème fraiche, smoked paprika, cucumber, radish, olive, feta, olive oil, grilled ciabatta

    $14

  • 1/2 lb. Jumbo Shrimp

    warmed butter, lemon wheel, house-made cocktail sauce

    $24

    gluten free

From the Land

all steaks served with firefly whipped potatoes, demi-glace, chive

  • 16oz. Prime Manhattan NY Strip

    $87

    gluten free

  • 4oz. Petite Filet

    $34

    gluten free

  • 8oz. Filet

    $68

    gluten free

  • 12oz. Center Cut NY Strip

    $62

    gluten free

  • 14oz. Ribeye

    $58

    gluten free

  • Pork Steak

    smoked mangalica pork steak, ‘Marcoot Creamery’ tipsy cheddar polenta, fennel salad

    $38

  • Pork Belly Miso Ramen

    Chashu pork belly, white miso, mushrooms, cabbage, sweet corn, green onion, egg

    $34

  • Montana Mignon

    beef tenderloin, bacon, boursin, wrapped in puff pastry, firefly bbq, whipped potatoes

    $34

  • Confit Half Chicken

    Roasted garlic parsnip mash, sherry braised onion, English pea, chicken demi-glace

    $32

  • Bangers & Mash

    ‘Smoking goose’ fennel sausage, whipped potatoes, red onion jam, roasted spinach

    $32

  • Fried Chicken

    crispy fried chicken thigh, sweet corn vichyssoise, tomato, mozzarella, basil

    $28

  • All-American Burger

    firefly burger sauce, American cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce, jalapeno, onion, pickle, house-made milk bun, French fries

    $16.50

  • Add-ons

    Grilled Shrimp (gluten free) $5

    Scallop (gluten free) per $8

    Point Reyes Blue Cheese (gluten free) $6

    Grilled Mushrooms gf $3

    Grilled Onions gf $3

The Good Sides

  • Truffle Fries

    shaved parmesan, truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli

    $14

    gluten free

  • Seasonal Risotto

    ‘Tegeler’ sweet corn, sweet corn cream, parmesan

    $14

  • Sweet Corn Elote

    ‘Tegeler’ sweet corn, salsa rojo, salsa verde, queso fresco, cilantro

    $12

  • Roasted Vegetables

    Ask your server about today’s chef selection

    $12

    gluten free

  • Steamed Green Beans

    garlic, butter

    $12

    gluten free

  • firefly Whipped Potatoes

    butter, crème fraiche, chive

    $8

  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts

    crispy lemon brussels, herb, parmesan

    $10

  • Ditalini & Cheese

    ditalini pasta, smoked gouda, parmesan, cheddar, chive

    $10

Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian, & All Special Diets. Because we make our food to order, many of our offerings can accommodate multiple dietary considerations. Please alert your server and they will guide you to a special choice while ensuring our chefs take extra care with your dishes.

To preserve your firefly experience while ensuring a living wage for all of our employees, we will be adding a 4% equity service charge. 100% of this addition will go directly to our team who care deeply for all of you and your time with us at firefly. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness. If you have any food allergies, please notify your served when ordering.

Soup & Salad

  • firefly farm Caprese Soup

    firefly farm tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, balsamic, focaccia crostini

    $12

  • Cream of Mushroom

    portobello & cremini mushrooms, truffle oil, chive

    $12

  • Simple Salad

    spring mix, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, sliced radish

    $12

    gluten free

  • Caesar Salad

    chopped romaine, toasted challah bread croutons, Caesar dressing

    $12

  • Baby Iceberg Wedge

    cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, Point Reyes blue cheese

    $14

    gluten free

  • Salad Add-ons

    gluten free

    Grilled Chicken $8

    Salmon gf $14

    Grilled Shrimp (per) $5

    Bacon $2

From the Sea

  • Pan Roasted Salmon

    quinoa, squash, zucchini, shishito pepper, roasted red pepper, Korean bbq, Swiss chard, farm herbs

    $34

    peanut, gluten free

  • Halibut

    sunchoke, sauteed oyster mushrooms, shiitake powder baste, truffle vinaigrette gf

    $72

  • Shrimp Risotto

    ‘Tegeler’ sweet corn, sweet corn cream, parmesan

    $36

    gluten free

  • Crispy Fried Shrimp Cakes

    firefly tartar sauce, french fries, lemon

    $28

Pizza

Gluten Free Crust also available!

  • Fire Roasted Pepper & Fennel Sausage

    wild fennel sausage, fire roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mornay, mozzarella, provolone

    $22

  • Hot Honey Pizza

    ricotta, pepperoni, pickled red onion, soppressata, red sauce, hot honey

    $22

  • firefly farm Margherita

    roasted firefly farm tomatoes, basil pistou, fresh mozzarella

    $19

  • Pepperoni

    mozzarella, provolone, parmesan grana Padano, pepperoni, gremolata

    $19

  • Sausage & Mushroom

    house-made sausage, mushroom, caramelized onion, mornay

    $21

  • Cheese Pizza

    mozzarella, provolone, parmesan grana Padano, Gremolata, red sauce

    $19

Served Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00AM-3:00PM in addition to our full dinner menu 

SOUP & SALAD

  • Cream of Mushroom

    portobello & cremini mushrooms, truffle oil, chive

    $12

  • firefly farm Caprese Soup

    firefly farm tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, balsamic, focaccia crostini

    $12

  • Simple Salad

    spring mix, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, sliced radish

    $12

    gluten free

  • Caesar Salad

    chopped romaine, toasted challah bread croutons, Caesar dressing

    $12

  • Baby Iceberg Wedge

    cherry tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, Point Reyes blue cheese

    $14

    gluten free

  • Salad Add-ons

    gluten free

    Grilled Chicken $8

    Steelhead Trout $12

    Grilled Shrimp per $5

    Scallop per $8

    Bacon $2

    Lobster Tail $25

HANDHELDS

  • Fish & Chips

    flash fried cod filet, French fries, lemon, tartar

    $16

  • Fried Shrimp Cake Burger

    chopped lettuce, pickled red onion, pickled firefly farm peppers, chili lime aioli, house-made milk bun, French fries

    $16

  • Fish Tacos

    flash fried salmon, tajin spiced lime cabbage slaw, chili lime aioli, queso, cilantro

    $18

  • Philly Cheesesteak

    Thin shaved ribeye & new York strip, grilled onions & peppers, beer cheese, French fries

    $16

  • Muffuletta

    ‘Smoking Goose’ capicola, salami cotto, dodge city salami, giardiniera, provolone, lettuce, caper, onion, white balsamic, French fries

    $16

  • Hummus Sandwich

    hummus, cucumber, carrot, red onion, sprouts, olive relish, house-made ciabatta, French fries.

    $14

  • All-American Burger

    firefly burger sauce, American cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce, jalapeno, onion, pickle, house-made milk bun, French fries

    $16.50

  • firefly Pizza Special

    8 inch pizza with choice of 1 topping, served with a simple salad pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, bacon, onion, olive, tomato, caramelized onion, artichoke, spinach (additional toppings are $1 per)

    $16

Pizza

Gluten-Free Crust Available!

  • Fire Roasted Pepper & Fennel Sausage

    wild fennel sausage, fire roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mornay, mozzarella, provolone

    $22

  • Pepperoni

    mozzarella, provolone, parmesan grana Padano, pepperoni, Gremolata, red sauce

    $19

  • Garlic Oil Vegetable

    roasted tomato, spinach, diced onion, fontina, garlic herb oil, lemon zest

    $20

  • Sausage & Mushroom

    house-made sausage, mushroom, onion, red sauce

    $21

  • Hot Honey

    ricotta, pepperoni, pickled red onion, soppressata, red sauce, hot honey

    $22

  • firefly farm Margherita

    roasted firefly farm tomatoes, basil pistou, fresh mozzarella

    $19

Desserts

  • Poached Pear

    ‘Grissom Orchard’ pear poached in red wine & spices, almond crumble, sugar nest, candied pear, mascarpone cheese, red wine reduction

    $12

    gluten free

  • Chocolate Pie

    milk chocolate filling, white chocolate mousse, dark chocolate pie crust, sweet dark cherries

    $10

  • Gooey Apple Cake

    ‘Grissom Orchard’ apples, powdered sugar, caramel tuile, caramel sauce, house-made vanilla ice cream

    $14

    gluten free

  • Sweet Potato Pie

    Jewel sweet potatoes, toasted meringue, sugared pecans, house-made maple ice cream

    $10

  • Brownie Sundae

    house-made brownie, caramel sauce, chocolate fudge, whipped cream, strawberry, cocoa sugar, toffee peanuts, tuille, choice of house-made ice cream

    $10

  • ice Cream & Sorbet

    vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, Buffalo Trace, or mint chocolate chip Sorbet: raspberry, lemon, or passionfruit sorbet

    $3.50

    $6

Coffee & Tea

firefly grill is proud to serve our own ‘El Jefe’ blend coffee which is roasted locally by our friends at Joe Sippers Café in downtown Effingham.

  • Plain Joe

    Lavazza coffee

    $4.50

  • Double Shot Espresso

    $3

  • Latte

    $6

  • Americano

    $5

  • Cappuccino

    $6

  • Chai Latte

    $6

  • Steamed Milk

    $5

  • Mocha

    $6

  • Hot Chocolate

    $5

  • firefly Nitro Cold Brew

    silky, smooth black cold brew

    $6

  • Iced Tea

    Brewed iced tea

    $4

  • Not so Plain Jane

    Tea forte hot tea $4.50

    Selection of: english breakfast, earl grey, white ginger pear, cherry blossom, chamomile citron

firefly grill specialty coffees are custom brewed your way with your choice of whole or oat milk as well as a variety of flavors including vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, caramel, pumpkin spice, mocha, & chai.

BRUNCH

Served on Sundays from 10AM-2PM in addition to our full dinner menu. 

STARTERS

  • Acai Bowl

    coconut yogurt, strawberry, banana, granola, cacao, chia seed, coconut flake

    $14

  • Slab Bacon

    thick cut, maple glaze

    $14

  • firefly French Toast Bites

    Japanese milk bread, crème anglaise, maple syrup

    $12

ENTREES

Ask your server about the daily brunch special!

  • Corned Beef Hash

    house-made corned beef, Kennebec potatoes, peppers, onions, caramelized cabbage, sunny-up egg, bordelaise

    $24

  • firefly Chicken & Waffle

    house-made waffle, house-made sausage gravy, fried chicken, maple syrup

    $18

  • Steak & Eggs

    choice of steak served with scrambled eggs, crispy Kennebec potatoes, ciabatta toast

    14oz. Ribeye $58

    12oz. NY Strip $62

    16oz. NY Strip $87

    4oz. Petite Filet $34

    8oz. Filet $68

  • firefly Eggs Benedict

    ‘Wolfermans’ English muffin, ‘Little Creek Farm’ poached eggs, firefly heritage ham, rainbow tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, brie, house-made hollandaise foam, crispy Kennebec potato home fries

    $28

  • firefly Chicken & Biscuit

    house-made biscuit, fried chicken, house-made sausage gravy, maple syrup

    $24

  • Savory Dutch Baby

    firefly heritage ham, smoked gouda, maple syrup, black pepper, chive

    $18

  • Biscuits & Gravy

    $7

    Add Fried Chicken $10

THE GOOD SIDES

  • Savory Dutch Baby

    firefly heritage ham, smoked gouda, maple syrup, black pepper, chive

    $18

  • Slab Bacon

    thick cut, maple glaze

    $14

  • Scrambled Eggs

    $6.50

  • Biscuits & Gravy

    $7

    Add Fried Chicken $10

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

If you have any allergies, please notify your server when ordering

LIBATIONS

  • Mimosa Flight

    cranberry, orange, pineapple

    $22

  • Bloody Mary

    McClure Bloody Mary mix, McClure pickle, sport pepper, pepperjack cheese stuffed peppadew, celery stalk

    Pepperoncini $13

    Shrimp $10

    Slab Bacon $3

    Charcuterie Skewer $7

    Shrimp $10

    Slab Bacon $3

    Charcuterie Skewer (Assorted ‘Smoking Goose’ meats) $7

Coffee & Tea

firefly grill is proud to serve our own ‘El Jefe’ blend coffee which is roasted locally by our friends at Joe Sippers Café in downtown Effingham.

  • Double Shot Espresso

    $3

  • Latte

    $6

  • Americano

    $5

  • Cappuccino

    $6

  • Chai Latte

    $6

  • Steamed Milk

    $5

  • Mocha

    $6

  • Hot Chocolate

    $5

  • firefly Nitro Cold Brew

    silky, smooth black cold brew

    $6

  • firefly Café Con Leche

    Just like nitro but with a touch of sweet cream

    $6

  • Plain Joe

    ‘Joe Sippers - El Jefe’ blend coffee Regular or Decaf

    $4.50

  • Not So Plain Jane

    Tea Forte Hot Tea Selection of: English Breakfast, Earl Grey, White Ginger Pear, Blueberry Merlot, Orchid Vanilla, or Moroccan Mint

    $4.50

  • Iced Tea

    Mighty Leaf Organic Black Tea

    $4

firefly grill specialty coffees are custom brewed your way with your choice of whole or oat milk as well as a variety of flavors including vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, caramel, pumpkin spice, mocha, & chai.

Below you will find just our speciality cocktails for the month as well as our draft beers! However, you'll find a full bar menu once in the restaurant. Enjoy!

Speciality Cocktails

  • firefly Sweet Chili Sour

    house-made sweet chili, cucumber vodka, pineapple juice, lime juice

    $8

  • firefly White Peach Sangria

    moscato, white peach puree, sprite, fresh strawberries

    $12

  • Fashionably Peared

    Benchmark Bourbon, St. George Spiced Pear, brandied cherries, orange, sugar cube

    $16

  • The Hanky Panky

    Gin Sweet Vermouth Simple Syrup 2 Dashes Fernet Branca

    $12

  • The Mary Pickford

    White Rum Pineapple Juice Grenadine Maraschino liqueur.

    $12

  • The Japalac

    Bourbon Dry Vermouth Orange Juice Raspberry Liqueur

    $12

  • Apple Cider Martini

    $10

Draft Beer

  • No Big Deal

    Triptych Brewing - Savoy, IL...5.1%

    $7

  • Velvet Underbrown

    Heavy Riff Brewing Co. - St. Louis, MO... 6.5%

    $7

  • Sweet Lou’s

    Brick River Cider Co. - St. Louis, MO... 5%

    $7

  • Voodoo Ranger

    New Belgium Brewing - Fort Collins, CO... 7%

    $7

  • What the Fuzz

    Hand of Fate Brewing Company Forsyth, IL...5.1%

    $7

  • Festbier

    Maplewood Brewery & Distillery Chicago, IL....6%

    $7

Free Spirit Offerings

  • firefly grill Agua Fresca

    Ask your server about our current flavor!

    $6

  • Maine Root Handcrafted Soda

    Mexicane Cola, Sarsaparilla, Root Beer, Blueberry, Mandarin Orange, Ginger Brew

    $4.50

  • Camden’s Smoothie

    acai sorbet, pineapple, Noosa yogurt, oat milk, mixed berries

    $6

  • Goya Coconut Water

    with pulp

    $6

  • Heineken Zero

    $6

  • Samuel Adams: Just a Haze IPA

    $6

  • Soft Drinks

    Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite

    $4

  • Lemonade

    Fresh Squeezed Kennesaw

    $4

firefly grill is proud to serve our own ‘El Jefe’ blend coffee which is roasted locally by our friends at Joe Sippers Café in downtown Effingham.

  • Double Shot Espresso

    $3

  • Chai Latte

    $6

  • Latte

    $6

  • Steamed Milk

    $5

  • Americano

    $5

  • Mocha

    $6

  • Cappuccino

    $6

  • Hot Chocolate

    $5

firefly grill specialty coffees are custom brewed your way with your choice of whole or oat milk as well as a variety of flavors including: vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, mocha, & chai.

  • firefly Nitro Cold Brew

    silky, smooth black cold brew

    $6

  • Plain Joe

    ‘Joe Sippers - El Jefe’ blend coffee (regular or decaf)

    $4.50

Enjoy our mid-day delight menu at Firefly Grill, available exclusively on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This is the time that our restaurant will be closed. This adjustment is designed to maximize our restaurant's output and service quality, ensuring that every moment you spend with us is exceptional. This rejuvenation period empowers our team to deliver an exceptional dining experience when we reopen for dinner service at 4:00 PM. 


Small Plates

  • firefly Charcuterie Board

    ‘Marcoot Creamery’ cheese, ‘Point Reyes’ original blue, ‘Smoking Goose’ cured meats, ‘Tempesta’ finocciona, house—made bacon, grilled ciabatta, whole grain mustard, house-made Swedish mustard, local preserves, garlic & herb quark, olive & feta mix, firefly farm pickled peppers

    $38

  • firefly Cheese Plate

    ‘Marcoot Creamery’ cheese, grilled ciabatta, whole grain mus- tard, house-made Swedish mustard, local preserves, garlic & herb quark, olive & feta mix, firefly farm pickled peppers

    $28

  • Hummus Plate

    crème fraiche, smoked paprika, cucumber, radish, olive, feta, olive oil, grilled ciabatta

    $14

  • 1/2 Lb. Jumbo Shrimp

    warmed butter, lemon wheel, house-made cocktail sauce

    $24

Pizza

  • Fire Roasted Pepper & Fennel Sausage

    wild fennel sausage, fire roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mornay, mozzarella, provolone

    $22

  • Hot Honey Pizza

    ricotta, pepperoni, pickled red onion, soppressata, red sauce, hot honey

    $22

  • firefly farm Margherita

    roasted firefly farm tomatoes, basil pistou, fresh mozzarella

    $19

  • Pepperoni

    mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, pepperoni, gremolata, red sauce

    $19

  • Sausage & Mushroom

    house-made sausage, mushroom, onion, red sauce

    $21

  • Cheese Pizza

    mozzarella, provolone, parmesan grana Padano, Gremolata, red sauce

    $19

Soup & Salad

  • firefly farm Caprese Soup

    firefly farm tomatoes bisque, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, balsamic, grilled focaccia crostini

    $12

  • Cream of Mushroom

    portobello & cremini mushrooms, truffle oil, chive

    $12

  • Simple Salad

    spring mix, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, sliced radish

    $12

    gluten free

  • Caesar Salad

    chopped romaine, toasted challah bread croutons, Caesar dressing

    $12

Kids Menu

Created for kids by a kid using firefly farm, local and sustainable ingredients with no antibiotics, no preservatives, no high-fructose syrup, and yes lots of love.

LITTLE BITES

  • BRICK OVEN CHEESE PIZZA

    Marcoot Creamery cheese, house-made pizza sauce & dough

    $8

  • CHICKEN FINGERS

    Free-range antibiotic-free chicken, french fries

    $8

  • CHEESEBURGER

    American cheese, pretzilla bun, french fries

    $12

  • SHELLS & BUTTER

    $6

LITTLE SWEETS

  • BROWNIE

    House-made triple chocolate brownie

    $5

  • ICE CREAM

    House-made daily, ask server for flavor details

    Small $3.50

    Large $6

    gluten free