Firefly Grill

4 recent ratings
$$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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1810 Ave. of Midamerica
Effingham, IL 62401

Most Recent Reviews


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Okay when I say they know about celiac they know. The fries are labeled gf but are not in a gf fryer so they told me when I ordered them. My one regret is they don’t have more dairy free options. If you gf completely go! If your gf and df depends on it you just want to eat an expensive steak on its own. Still give the five stars! The steak was amazing and my niece loved her food

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for keto
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers online ordering
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 5 months ago read full review

Celiac

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We stopped here passing though and it was so good we stopped on our way back!

The staff is very knowledgeable and most can be made gluten free.

1st stop - truffle pasta and s’more dessert. Both were great but the dessert was the best.

2nd stop - 6oz Filet with garlic mashed potatoes. This was by far one of the best steaks I have had!!!!!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 year ago read full review

Overall Rating

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GF options marked however if you talk to your waiter there are other GF options that are not on the menu that they will cook on request. Food is amazing as well!!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
  • Dedicated gluten-free fryer
  • Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for keto
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Allergy Friendly
  • Dairy-Free Friendly
  • Dinner
  • Healthy
  • Keto Friendly
  • Kid Friendly
  • Lunch
  • Online Ordering
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood
  • Vegan Friendly

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Tasty drinks! This was the peach sangria with fresh strawberries
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Gluten Intolerant

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Wonderful place to stop and enjoy a nice, high-quality meal while on a road trip. We’d been driving for 10+ hours and arrived at the restaurant an hour before closing. We didn’t feel rushed at all and our server was great! Most of the menu can be made gluten free. No dedicated fryer per our server, but they understood how to avoid cross contamination otherwise. Food was great! Don’t skip the cocktails either, they were delicious! 10/10 recommend. Did not get sick afterwards.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
  • Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for lunch
  • Offers outdoor seating
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Several gf choices marked on the main menu but our server said that they can modify most things. We tried the scallops and the seabass entrees that both came with versions of rices, as well as a side of French fries. ;) It was all wonderful and neither of us had reactions afterwards! The atmosphere was also very nice with outdoor seating.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

Review


Their specialty is seafood- the salmon was excellent!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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I had dinner at this marvelous restaurant last night. When I asked a question about gluten-free of my server, she sent the manager over. I was assured that the roasted pork chop dinner that I was interested in was totally gluten free. It was absolutely delicious! I have celiac disease and had no issues after eating my dinner. I will definitely try a dessert on my next visit!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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My wife and I agree with the other reviewers -- this place is great. The food was excellent - pricey, but excellent. The menu is not exactly GF, but they are very accommodating and our server, Lacy, was just terrific. They said (and I believe tham) that over half of the menu can be done on a GF basis, if you ask. It is out in the middle of nowhere, but that means you can have a water-view table (it's a pond, a very nice one) without urban or highway noise.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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What a "find". There were several options for me to eat having celiac disease. the food was absolutely delicious. I felt fine after eating, also happy and content. what a treat to not have to worry about the food you're eating and enjoy a beautiful meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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When we were driving we were looking for somewhere to eat that had a certified gluten free menu, we found firefly grill and I got the delishous scallop mushroom risotto!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have no clue what everyone else is talking about. This is one of the best restaurants I have eaten at in the U.S.. I have celiac and am very sensitive I did not get sick and was able too really enjoy my meal. they were able to accommodate most of their meal, but they are a very nice restaurant and do not have a cheesecake factory menu, So, yes, maybe it wears 5 or 6 meals. the pastry chef has celiac and makes the most amazing GF desserts. I will be back on my way through next time.

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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No GF pasta, bread or pizza. They kept saying they were happy to accommodate all food allergies then kept saying no when asked if they had anything for kids (pasta, gf bread for grilled cheese, gf buns for burgers, pizza). They also seemed uninterested when I mentioned it would be easy to have a few bags of pasta and frozen gf bread and would cost very little to stock. In this day and age it is surprising that a restaurant has no options

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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While they do not have a separate gluten free menu, they do have 5 or 6 entrees that they are happy to modify. Many of their dishes are made from locally grown fruits and vegetables. Ice cream made in house with gluten free options Staff members were happy to accommodate GF diet needs and seemed knowledgeable from the front desk host to the server to the chef. Not cheap but high quality food; you get what you pay for.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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no gluten free menu. very limited options

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very expensive, limited menu.

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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