Firefly

New American restaurant · Dupont Circle

Firefly

New American restaurant · Dupont Circle

1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036

Highlights

Nestled in DuPont Circle, this cozy restaurant features a striking indoor tree and serves up upscale New American comfort food with attentive service.

1310 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Get directions

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@eater

"This hotel bar is selling extra scary-looking cocktails, held in blood bags and even a bloody brain. For all of spooky season patrons can try an array of fund drinks, such as the Vampire’s Kiss, made with vodka, chambord, and black cherry syrup, and the Black Widow, a tequila and Kahlua drink accented with a lychee eyeball." - Vinciane Ngomsi, Emily Venezky

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@eater

"This Dupont restaurant in Hotel Madera offers chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and chicken and waffles for kids. Kids and adults alike can also express their creative side while they wait for dinner by decorating their own sugar cookie at the beginning of a meal and eat it fresh from the oven for dessert." - Tierney Plumb, Emily Venezky

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@eater

"The Dupont Circle bar slings not one, but two shimmering cocktails. Bartender Brendan Ambrose’s “Grass Is Always Greener” is a deep green stunner, combining yuzu-infused Botanist gin, green chartreuse, velvet falernum, garden-grown Thai basil, muddled lime, and green petal luster dust. And his “Mesmerized By You” is a psychedelic swirl of Aviation gin, luxardo cherry liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice — all accented with purple luster dust." - Tierney Plumb

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"No need for an actual campfire when Firefly’s Campfire cocktail has chocolate, vodka, walnut liquor, Kahlua, allspice dram, and egg white. It’s served in a cedar rosemary-smoked glass and topped with torched coconut marshmallow ($16)." - Lani Furbank

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Rakhiya Mohamed

Google

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I can't say enough about how fantastic Chef Red is! From the start, he was genuinely engaging and offered great suggestions from his new dinner menu. Every dish was a 10/10! The shrimp appetizer, which I usually wouldn't go for, had the perfect crunch with a sweet-savory glaze—I’d buy the sauce on its own if I could. The lamb chops were hands down the best I've ever had—tender, flavorful, and simply incredible. Andy, our server, was an absolute sweetheart. His attentiveness added a personal touch, and the cozy, Christmas-decorated atmosphere made the place feel like home. The food, the service, and the ambiance were all top-notch, making for an unforgettable experience. The only slight critique I have is the drink menu. I prefer sweeter drinks, and none of the options quite fit that preference—they leaned more toward the drier side. A few sweeter cocktails and mocktails would make this place perfect. Still, I’m surprised it’s not packed every day—this place is truly a hidden gem!

Key Cheatham

Google

Firefly is a cozy little spot that I found on Google and decided to try because it was close to another spot that we were planning on visiting. Firefly is situated in the beautiful neighborhood of DuPont circle ( I think 👀). It's small but inviting. The customer service is great. The food is decent. We visited on a Sunday and I thought that we would have full range to the breakfast and brunch menu but that wasn't the case. However they allowed me to order that American style breakfast which is not normally offered on the weekend. So customer service is 5/5. I gave the food a 4/5 only because nothing was seasoned. However it was served hot and fast. The portion size is decent. But if you like the feeling of being FULL you might wanna go somewhere else. I hope this is helpful.

Sonya Hu

Google

Solid American brunch spot located in the lowest level of Hotel Madera. I visited Firefly on a chilly December Saturday morning, and I loved how cozy the restaurant was, especially with their gorgeous Christmas tree right next to the entrance and other fun holiday decor! My friend and I were seated at a nice two-top near the back, and started our meal off with two black coffees, a critical start to any DC breakfast. He ordered the eggs benedict, and I got their egg white frittata. The portions were quite large and could easily each be two light-ish meals. He enjoyed his eggs benedict, which also came with a side of fried potatoes, and I thought the frittata was quite tasty, with plenty of sliced mushrooms and spinach. I also enjoyed the small side salad that accompanied the frittata, which was a welcome pop of freshness against all the eggs. All in all, Firefly is a great spot for a very basic American brunch; they have all the classic dishes, the service is great, and the space is cute -- all-around, a solid DC brunch.

Jamie Irish

Google

The food was sub par, Ribeye is so small and not a great cut of meat, shrimp&grits was COLD! and the drink pours were not generous. For the price, this place is NOT worth it! Servers were nice but expected us to grab the plates, we want to be served at a nice restaurant not be at a buffet or picnic.

Antoniette Richburg

Google

Well hello DC. I stopped by Firefly while passing through. It was an early Saturday morning but the staff made it feel like afternoon. The wait staff is welcoming and charismatic. Offered information on some quick sightseeing. Then the drinks and food came. I was not disappointed. I love corned beef hash and eggs for a Saturday lunch. This is not your diner variety though. This was gentrified to match the restaurant and neighborhood. Home made and fresh. No greasiness to it at all. My husband had the shrimp and grits. This is his favorite weeknd breakfast. He was also very pleasantly surprise with this upscale take a classic comfort food. Cocktails were pleasing to the eye and taste buds. Everything was seasoned just right. Will visit again when visiting DC.

Chioma Okafor

Google

Pros: Great service and very cute interior! Cons: the brunch menu was quite limited, the food was also quite basic unfortunately and lacked flavor. We got the corned beef hash which was a bit smaller than expected for $24 and the veggie omelet. Unfortunately the meals were nothing special. Might be a good sport to grab a quick drink at the bar but food wise..not impressed.

Rachel Schulz

Google

I travel to DC more than most to visit my grandparents at ANC. I'm always looking to try out new restaurants and Firefly did not disappoint. I have a few restaurants I love to re-visit and next time I'm in town, I plan to come back and see what dinner is all about!

Caroline Peters

Google

From the moment we walked in, Firefly impressed us with its cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff. The food was phenomenal, with fresh ingredients and unique flavors that left us wanting more. The service was attentive and friendly, making our visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and a relaxed ambiance!