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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, pig & fig terrine, house—made bacon, grilled ciabatta, whole grain mustard, orange marmalade, quark, olive mix, firefly farm pickled peppers

    $38

  • firefly Cheese Plate

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

    $28

  • firefly Fried Green Tomatoes

    Roasted red pepper vinaigrette, chevre cheese, herb

    $15

  • Blistered Shishito peppers

    sea salt, lime, garlic aioli

    $12

    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

  • 16oz. Prime Manhattan NY Strip

    $87

    gluten free

  • 8oz. Filet

    $68

    gluten free

  • 12oz. Center Cut NY Strip

    $62

    gluten free

  • 14oz. Ribeye

    $58

    gluten free

  • 14oz. Berkshire Pork Chop

    firefly whipped potatoes, pork demi-glace, honey crisp applesauce

    $38

    gluten free

  • 4oz. Petite Filet

    $34

    gluten free

  • Montana Mignon

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

    $34

  • Fried Chicken Piccata

    crispy fried chicken thigh, onion, caper, lemon, 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

    Point Reyes Blue Cheese (gluten free) $6

    Grilled Mushrooms gf $3

    Grilled Onions gf $3

The Good Sides

  • Steamed Green Beans

    garlic, butter

    $12

    gluten free

  • Broiled Asparagus

    fresh lemon, butter, herb

    $12

    gluten free

  • Truffle Fries

    shaved parmesan, truffle oil, roasted garlic aioli

    $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

  • 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

  • Clam Chowder

    baby clams, onion, celery, potato, cream... $12

    $12

  • Chicken Lemon Lentil

    fresh gremolata, feta cheese

    $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

    Salmon gf $14

    Grilled Shrimp (per) $5

    Bacon $2

From the Sea

  • Pan Roasted Salmon

    Wisconsin-raised Superior salmon, crispy new potatoes, shallot, herb butter brussels sprouts, oyster mushroom, pickled sweet red pepper, lemongrass beurre blanc

    $34

    peanut, gluten free

  • Chilean Seabass

    Mediterranean spice, white rice, lemon, dill, red & green pepper, shallot, garlic, Kalamata olives, capers

    $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!

  • 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

  • Garlic Oil Vegetable

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

    $20

  • 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

Chef Niall's Specials

  • Berkshire Pork Shank

    chicken mushroom consommé, hen of the woods & oyster mushrooms, onion, daikon radish micro green

    $38

    gluten free

  • Chicken Noodle Ramen

    Miller Farms chicken, green onion, ramen, bone broth

    $12

  • Bangers & Mash

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

    $32

  • Scallop Risotto

    English pea, caramelized onion risotto

    $48

  • Crispy Shrimp Steam Buns

    tempura fried shrimp, chili lime aioli, mango, cilantro, chili crunch*

    $18

    peanut

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

SOUP & SALAD

  • Clam Chowder

    baby clams, onion, celery, potato, cream

    $12

  • Chicken Lemon Lentil

    fresh gremolata, feta cheese

    $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

  • 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

  • Grilled Chicken Sandwich

    caramelized onion, honey crispy apple, brie, bacon, mayo, 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!

  • 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 Peppers & Onion

    pickled firefly farm peppers, onion, red sauce

    $19

Desserts

  • Crème Brulee

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

    $12

  • White Chocolate Bread Pudding

    White chocolate chip bread pudding, graham cracker crumble, house-made vanilla ice cream

    $12

  • Key Lime Pie

    house-made lime curd, house-made graham, whipped 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

  • Banana Cake

    House-made banana cake, house-made banana ice cream, cream cheese frosting, dried banana chip

    $12

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!

  • firefly Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

    local duck egg, crispy fried ribeye, house-made sausage gravy, crispy Kennebec potato home fries, demi-glace

    $32

  • firefly Eggs Benedict

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

    $28

  • firefly Chicken & Waffle

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

    $18

  • firefly Biscuits & Gravy

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

    $14

    Add Fried Chicken $10

  • 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

  • Aperol Spritz

    Aperol, prosecco, club soda, orange

    $9

  • Tiramisu Martini

    Kahlua, Rumchata, coffee

    $12

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, 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

  • Mojito Martini

    white rum, lime juice, mint simple syrup, soda water

    $12

  • Raspberry Lemon Prosecco Punch

    house-made raspberry & lemon sorbet, La Marca Prosecco

    $12

  • Strawberry Margarita

    tequila, triple sec, lime juice, strawberry simple syrup, tajin strawberry

    $10

  • Empress Lemonade

    Empress gin, lemon thyme simple syrup, Kennesaw 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

  • 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

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