Firefly
Studio City, CA 91604-2615
Phone: (818) 762-1833
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Colfax Avenue
- Specialties:
- Outdoor Bar
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 6pm-2am
Editorial Review for Firefly – by Katherine Turman
The Scene
The stately, dimly lit front bar boasts red walls, dignified paintings, comfy couches and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Cement floors and a high A-frame ceiling don't detract from the cozy romance offered by a central patio fireplace. One wall flickers with inset candles; iron sconces line the other. Servers are prompt, informed and exceptionally attentive.
The Food
Items on the small, varied menu are skillfully prepared. Addictive appetizers include the miniature salty Cicchetti green olives, deep-fried and served with a unctuous garlic aioli, and the three-cheese platter, which is highlighted by Humboldt Fog goat cheese paired with toasted baguettes and grapes. For entrees, the all-day baked pork rests atop hearty polenta, and moist, roasted king salmon is accompanied by sharp whole-grain mustard emulsion and al dente peas.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoModest ones beware: The bathroom is unisex.
Look GoodIf you get lost, look for the ivy-covered building on the south side of the street with the valet out front. There is no sign.
Where to SitBecause the dining room is outside, smoking is allowed. Request a table closer to the front if this is a problem--the heavier concentration of it takes place at the back bar, but the high ceilings allow smoke to dissipate quickly.
User Reviews for Firefly
09/21/2008 Posted by JerseyJayZ
I've been here a couple of weeks and this is by far the best night spot in the valley. With several different atmospheres you can easily find a corner of your own to share some drinks and good conversation. This so far has become my home bar.
09/14/2008 Posted by sixftcutie
If I could post this review without giving them a star at all, I would have. They're totally not even worth the one star. My best friend and I decided to pop by Firefly last wknd for some drinks and some girl talk since it was near her house. There was a crowd of about 5 or 6 ppl outside and a doorman who seemed to be more concerned with himself that anyone who was there to spend money. While my girlfriend spoke to valet, I jumped out to see if there was a wait for drinks. Apparently my asking the doorman about this translated to a language he didn't understand because he completely ignored me. Moments later a moderately recognized celeb and his friend walked up and the doorman let him in and walked in behind them, leaving us all outside. My friend walks up and wonders why we're all standing outside since no one was at the door, so we decide to walk in - as well as everybody else that was standing outside. Once inside, the doorman looks up from his position of playing groupie to the celeb and realizes we're all inside and starts shouting and waving his hands. Then he decides to push my friend in the midsection to keep her from advancing further into the club! When is it okay to stop using your words and touch a woman?! How disrespectful! At this point, the celeb realizes he knows my friend and speaks to her. NOW the doorman attempts to ask him if he knows my friend but at this point, we're so insulted it didn't matter - there was no way we were spending our money there. She let him know that touching her wasn't acceptable and we left. To Firefly mgmt: Keeping that guy as your Friday night doorman is gonna get you guys in a lot of trouble. To anybody else reading this: Save your money you'd spend on a drink at Firefly, throw it in your tank and go get a drink at a real establishment that matters.
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