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Small Plates

  • firefly Bread Service

    caramelized onion, mushroom fontina flatbread served with herbed olive oil balsamic vinegar and parmesan

    $14

  • firefly Charcuterie Board

    ‘Marcoot Creamery’ cheese, ‘Smoking Goose’ cured meats, rabbit terrine, house—made bacon, grilled ciabatta, whole grain mustard, orange marmalade, quark, olive mix, firefly farm pickled peppers

    $35

  • firefly Cheese Plate

    ‘Marcoot Creamery’ cheese, grilled ciabatta, whole grain mustard, orange marmalade, quark, olive mix, firefly farm pickled peppers.

    $35

  • firefly Fried Green Tomatoes

    Roasted red pepper vinaigrette, chevre cheese, herb

    $15

  • Blistered Shishito peppers

    sea salt, lime, garlic aioli

    $10

    gluten free

  • Flash Fried Shrimp

    arugula, white balsamic vinaigrette, shaved parmesan, marinara

    $16

  • 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

  • 14oz. Ribeye

    $58

    gluten free

  • 7oz. NY Strip

    $46

    gluten free

  • 14oz NY Strip

    $68

    gluten free

  • 6oz. Filet

    $56

    gluten free

  • 10oz. Filet

    $68

    gluten free

  • 10oz. Flank Steak

    $38

    gluten free

  • Montana Mignon

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

    $32

  • Fried Chicken Parmesan

    crispy fried chicken, red sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, gremolata, whipped potatoes

    $28

  • All-American Burger

    firefly burger sauce, American cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce, jalapeno, onion, pickle, pretzilla bun, French fries

    $16.50

  • Add-ons

    Grilled Shrimp (gluten free) $5

    Scallop (gluten free) per $8

    Grilled Mushrooms (gluten free) $3

    Grilled Onions (gluten free) $3

    Point Reyes Blue Cheese (gluten free) $6

The Good Sides

  • Broiled Asparagus

    fresh lemon, butter, herb

    $12

    gluten free

  • Truffle Fries

    shaved parmesan, truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli

    $10

    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

  • Seasonal Risotto

    mushroom, English pea, caramelized onion

    $14

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 French Onion Soup

    house-made bone marrow broth, caramelized sweet onion, garlic, crostini, provolone, parmesan

    $18

  • Chicken Ramen

    ramen broth, chicken thigh, green onion, wheat noodle

    $12

  • Cream of Mushroom

    portobello & cremini mushrooms, oyster crackers

    $12

  • Simple Salad

    chopped mixed green & red cabbage, kale, bok choy, cucumber, tomato, queso fresco, carrot, white balsamic vinaigrette

    $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

    Bacon $2

    Lobster Tail $25

From the Sea

  • 8oz. Steelhead Trout

    local apple cider braised jewel sweet potato, salsa verde, cumin crème fraiche, apple, onion, radish, queso, chili crunch*

    $28

    peanut, gluten free

  • Chilean Seabass

    garam masala coconut curry, Himalayan red rice, vegetable, cilantro mint apple salsa - 4oz & 8oz

    $40

    $72

  • Shrimp Risotto

    English pea, lobster broth, risotto, parmesan

    $36

    gluten free

  • Crispy Fried Shrimp Cakes

    firefly tartar sauce, french fries, lemon

    $28

Flatbread-Style Pizza

Gluten Free Crust also available!

  • firefly farm Margherita Pizza

    Roasted farm tomatoes, basil pistou, fresh mozzarella

    $19

  • Bianca Spinach & Artichoke

    roasted spinach, artichoke hearts, onion, black olive, mornay, lemon zest

    $21

  • True Italian

    salami cotto, onion, black olive, balsamic reduction, arugula, Pecorino Romano, red sauce

    $22

  • Pepperoni

    mozzarella, provolone, parmesan grana Padano, pepperoni, gremolata

    $19

  • Sausage & Mushroom

    house-made sausage, mushroom, caramelized onion, mornay

    $21

  • firefly farm Peppers & Onion

    pickled firefly farm peppers, onion, red sauce

    $19

Chef Niall's Specials

  • Champagne Wedge Salad

    butter lettuce, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, queso fresco, champagne vinaigrette

    $14

  • Bangers & Mash

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

    $32

  • Lobster Tail Risotto

    lobster tail, creamy lobster broth, English pea

    $36

  • Scallop Risotto

    English pea, caramelized onion risotto

    $48

  • Swordfish Piccata

    roasted vegetable couscous, caper, onion, lemon, parsley

    $38

  • Fried Shrimp Steam Buns

    chili lime aioli, mango, cilantro, chili crunch

    $16

    peanut

  • Bolognese Pizza

    smoked pork & veal tomato ragu, mozzarella, parmesan

    $22

  • Veal Bolognese Pappardelle

    smoked pork & veal tomato ragu, pappardelle, mozzarella, parmesan

    $28

  • Bone-In Pork Belly

    house-cured Chatsu style pork belly, couscous, cherry tomato, cucumber, peanuts

    $44

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

SOUP & SALAD

  • firefly French Onion Soup

    house-made bone marrow broth, caramelized sweet onion, garlic, crostini, provolone, parmesan

    $18

  • Chicken Ramen

    ramen broth, chicken thigh, green onion, wheat noodle

    $12

  • Cream of Mushroom

    portobello & cremini mushrooms, oyster crackers

    $12

  • Simple Salad

    chopped mixed green & red cabbage, kale, bok choy, cucumber, tomato, queso fresco, carrot, white balsamic vinaigrette

    $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 fresno peppers, chili lime aioli

    $16

  • 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

  • Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

    Crispy fried chicken, red sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, gremolata, dressed arugula, pretzilla bun, 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, pretzilla 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!

  • firefly farm Margherita Pizza

    roasted farm tomatoes, basil pistou, fresh mozzarella

    $19

  • Bianca Spinach & Artichoke

    roasted spinach, artichoke hearts, onion, black olive, mornay, lemon zest

    $21

  • True Italian

    salami cotto, onion, black olive, balsamic reduction, arugula, Pecorino Romano, red sauce

    $22

  • Pepperoni

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

    $19

  • Sausage & Mushroom

    house-made sausage, mushroom, onion, red sauce

    $21

  • firefly farm Peppers & Onion

    pickled firefly farm peppers, onion, red sauce

    $19

Desserts

  • Crème Brulee

    house-made crème brulee, Russian tea cakes, burnt orange

    $12

  • Strawberry Rhubarb & Goat Cheese Trifle

    sponge cake, vanilla goat cheese pudding, strawberries, whipped cream (gluten free)

    $12

  • Sticky Toffee Pudding

    medjool dates, caramel sauce, whipped mascarpone cheese, Buffalo Trace ice cream

    $12

  • Brownie Sundae

    House-made brownie, caramel sauce, chocolate fudge, whipped cream, fresh strawberries, 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

Libations

  • Chocolate Martini

    Vanilla vodka, crème de cocoa light & dark, cream

    $10

  • Tiramisu Martini

    Rumchata, kahlua, coffee

    $12

  • Irish Coffee

    Jameson, kahlua, cinnamon simple syrup, coffee, whipped cream

    $10

  • Espresso Martini

    Vanilla vodka, kahlua, coffee

    $12

  • Boozy Buffalo

    vanilla ice cream, buffalo trace bourbon cream, freddy’s root beer

    $10

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, hazelnut, mocha, & chai.

BRUNCH

Served on Saturdays from 11AM-3PM & Sundays from 10AM-2PM in addition to our full dinner menu. 

STARTERS

  • firefly French Toast Bites

    Japanese milk bread, crème anglaise, maple syrup

    $12

  • Acai Bowl

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

    $14

  • firefly slab bacon

    thick cut, maple glaze

    $14

ENTREES

Ask your server about the daily brunch special!

  • Omelette

    sausage, cheddar, mushroom, chive

    $18

    gluten free

  • firefly Chicken & Waffle

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

    $18

  • Breakfast Burrito

    huevo, cheddar, spinach, avocado, pico de gallo

    $14

    Bacon $5

    Sausage $5

    Carne Asada $10

  • firefly Biscuits & Gravy

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

    $14

    Add Fried Chicken $10

  • firefly Eggs Benedict

    'Wolferman's' English muffin, 'Smoking Goose' Canadian bacon, roasted spinach, hollandaise, sunny side up eggs

    $24

  • The Good Sides

    Home Fries (GF) $6.50

    Scrambled Eggs (GF) $6.50

    Side Biscuit & Gravy $7

    Strip Bacon $8

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 (Assorted ‘Smoking Goose’ meats) $7

  • firefly Irish Coffee

    firefly Irish Coffee, Jameson, Kahlua, cinnamon simple syrup

    $9

  • Tiramisu Martini

    Kahlua, Rumchata, coffee

    $12

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, prosecco, club soda, orange

    $9

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

  • 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, hazelnut, 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

  • Luck Of The Irish

    Jameson, Midori, blue curacao, lime juice. pineapple juice, sprite

    $12

  • Bourbon for Breakfast

    Benchmark Bourbon, Cointreau, lemon juice, orange marmalade. bitters, egg white

    $14

  • Raspberry Paloma

    Juarez Tequila, raspberry, lime juice, agave, grapefruit juice, ginger beer

    $12

  • Blueberry Lemon Drop

    New Amsterdam Vodka, lemon juice, blueberry simple syrup, lemonade

    $12

Draft Beer

  • Route 51 Pilsner

    Route 51 Brewery - Elkville, IL... 4.5%

    $7

  • Oatmeal stout

    Schlafly Brewery. - St. Louis, MO... 5.7%

    $8

  • Freedom Lemonade

    Revolution Brewing Co. - Chicago, IL... 4.5%

    $7

  • Two Hearted Ale

    Bell’s Brewery. - Comstock, MI... 7%

    $9

  • Shiner Cheer

    Spoetzl Brewery. - Shiner, TX... 4.2%

    $9

  • Anti-Hero IPA

    Revolution Brewing. - Chicago, IL... 6.7%

    $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

  • 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

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