Firefly Restaurant
American restaurant · Noe Valley ·
Creative gluten-free Jewish & hippie comfort food
Creative gluten-free Jewish & hippie comfort food
"This comfort food spot is stuck in the ‘90s, but the dated look is part of the charm. Eating here feels like you’re at the home of a bohemian who really digs earth tones. The food, which we can only describe as a bit American and a bit all over the place, matches the eccentric vibe, but the flavors are really good. There’s a kampachi crudo tostada that’s heavy on avocado, a well-executed fried chicken with mashed potatoes and biscuits, and a creamy coconut seafood stew. Since Firefly is pretty mellow you can easily secure a reservation (they don’t take parties larger than six), so it’s a great intimate catch-up spot." - lani conway, ricky rodriguez, julia chen 1
"Still glittering after more than 25 years on the dark edges of the city, Firefly is a magical spot where you can actually reserve a table and hear your date speak. The menu is farm-to-table hippie in the best way possible: sourdough comes with a garlicky bean spread, starters often include scallop dumplings or daikon cakes, and the thick-cut pork chop and fried chicken — with a “damn good biscuit” — rarely disappoint." - Paolo Bicchieri
"This Noe Valley restaurant is a mainstay for neighborhood residents craving an affordable night out, and more so for those with dietary restrictions. Yes, just about everything is gluten-free, but pretty much all the items can be prepared plant-based, too. The Japanese sweet potato tostones, laden with a citrus and ginger glaze, are one such vegan delight." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Brad Levy opened his Noe Valley restaurant in 1993, but it wasn’t until his daughters were diagnosed with celiac disease that the restaurant started serving their popular fried chicken gluten free. By now, nearly the whole menu at Firefly is gluten free, or available that way, including desserts. “Our pastry chef works some witchy magic,” they write on the menu." - Paolo Bicchieri
"Known for its entirely gluten-free blend of Jewish and hippie food, this Noe Valley restaurant is the kind of place built to return to again and again: no-frills, warm service, accessible price points. Though there are many vegetable-forward dishes worth eating at Firefly, the kale and radicchio salad — dressed with hazelnuts and gorgonzola alongside golden beets — is $15 smartly spent." - Eater Staff
