Firefly

4 recent ratings
$$$$ • Restaurant, Steakhouse
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Dessert
Safety Rating
4 ratings

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535 Richard Jackson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Most Recent Reviews


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Nice restaurant, great menu. We had the beef carpaccio app, I had the diver scallops and risotto and chocolate torte for dessert. Everything was excellent. Our server Nolan was very knowledgeable about celiac and extremely helpful with the menu. I was hoping to have sushi but he alerted me that the sushi rice contained gluten, so i opted out of that. I would def go back!

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 month ago read full review

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The reviews made me very nervous to come here, but I luckily had an amazing experience with our server, Byron. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about everything that had gluten in it, he came back every 5-10 minutes to update me on the cleaning precautions that the cooks were taking. I would definitely steer clear from the things mark gluten free that had fried things, I didn’t ask if it was a shared fryer, but I played it safe and had two veggie rolls without the soy sauce and the crème brûlée and did not get sick! He even brought my food plate out before everything else to ensure no accidental cross contamination would happen on the trip from the kitchen to the table. If you have celiac and Byron is working, ask for him as your server! Best serving experience I’ve ever had since being diagnosed.

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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Updated 9 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Menu on line had alot of options. The menu they gave us had very very few option. Things that was marked gf online did not match the in person menu so i was unsure what to order. I ordered steak that was marked gf. It had so much garlic on it, and the sides that i couldnt stand it. Ended up with a stomach ache. Do not recommend at all.

Safety


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

— Not at all

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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

Updated 10 months 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

  • Dessert
  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Dinner
  • Happy Hour
  • Restaurant
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse

Photos


GF flourless torte with raspberry coulis
GF menu at Firefly
GF Parmesan risotto with pan-seared salmon
GF paella with red snapper
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Overall Rating

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I would not recommend this place for celiacs. Our server was not knowledgeable about the menu and gluten-free options. We also discussed that I could not have the fries that came with the ribeye that I ordered. Our food was brought out and my steak was sitting on a big bed of fries. Our server did not come back to check on us until my husband had completely finished his meal and I was sitting there with nothing to eat. I had to wait another 30 minutes for them to cook me a new steak. The food was good but the whole experience was very disappointing and I got very sick after eating here. So, don’t eat here if you are celiac.

Safety


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

— Not 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?

— Some

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

— Average

Updated 2 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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My experience is I didn't even bother to go to the restaurant after spending an hour trying to find anything about gluten-free on their website. Obviously they do not care or want your business if you're gluten-free. Don't waste your time trying to figure out their pathetic website.

Safety


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

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Delicious shrimp and grits. I’m very sensitive and had no issues!

Updated 3 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The food tasted yummy, they had a gf menu. I told them I’m a Celiac and was told ok. I’ve been sick now for the last several hours and we have a huge journey to drive home tomorrow. Very sad because I paid a lot to get myself sick. Should’ve stayed at the condo and cooked one more night. : (

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I got the GF shrimp and grits which was tasty. Wish the price was $27 per plate and the restaurant would have provided GF bread or crackers to go with their flavored butters. I did go to the car and brought my own GF crackers into the restaurant. The butters were delicious.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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This place is heaven for a Celiac. Their menu is seasonal, so I'm not sure if this is always the case, but the night we were there everything on the menu was GF EXCEPT the bread options and the beer. I could safely order anything on the menu and simply tell them I wanted the GF bread option. I didn't have to explain Celiac and ask a million questions. And, besides that, the food is delicious, the service was great and the ambiance was relaxing and lovely. It's more of a high end place so the pricing is higher, but it's worth it. The 5 other "regular" people in my party loved everything as well.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I have celiac disease. This restaurant is amazing!!! My friend called ahead to make sure they were familiar with celiac. They were not only familiar, they had the GF menu ready along with the other menus as they seated us. Waiter was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. For the first time I didn't have to ask 50 questions. they told me! I didn't stand out like a sore thumb. Food was awesome to say the least!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Chef Derek did a great job making sure our meal was gluten free. They have a gluten free menu and go out of their way to prevent Cross contamination.

They are known for their fish and lived up to my expectations. I had the paella special with red snapper and my dining companion had the parmesan risotto with salmon.

Dessert was the gluten free flourless chocolate cake with raspberry coulis.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Celiac

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LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Firefly!!!! We've eaten there many times and I've never been sick! ! Plenty of options! Great service! Romantic atmosphere!!! Large drink menu!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

Overall Rating

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Excellent Service, knowledgable wait staff. Had fillet and lobster with asparagus. And Creme brûlée for desert.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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