We've eaten here on 2 different trips and the food and service were top notch on both occasions. We've never been disappointed and would recommend it to anyone visiting San Diego!
Consistently exceptional service with a rotating menu that suits every member of our family. Incredible poolside ambience with outdoor patio or indoor options. We'll be back for our next vacation, and we will recommend to any friends making a trip to San Diego.
We stayed at the Dana and enjoyed visiting the Firefly every day of our visit! The staff were so friendly!
The happy hour drinks were a great price, so we made sure to visit then ;) We thoroughly enjoyed our drinks, and were able to take them back to our room.
Every morning we stopped in for coffee, which was a bit pricey. However the quality of the espresso and the convenience made me overlook that.
My friend and I shared the beet salad as a light snack and it was so good! Not overdressed, and the didn’t skimp on the beets. It was so good and definitely made our visit to San Diego much more pleasant.
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Very spontaneous decision to go for a date night here and it was amazing!!
Ambiance 10/10
Food 50/10
Service 100/10
Came in like 5m after the were taking the last guest for seating (but we'd called ahead and told them we'd be there)
And the bartender was SUPER sweet about it!
Accepted all order customizations
(grilled chicken instead of breaded for the entree,
asparagus instead of fried brussels sprouts,
and that too with less oil)
Brought out the food really quick - fresh and steamy
In perfect order and perfect timing.
We didn't have to wait for any course to come out
Even came in and asked what dessert would e the would want so he could keep it aside for us since the kitchen was closing.. and then could bring it out in time
We celebrated our anniversary there, and the bartender gave us the dessert and drink on the house!!
What a great guy!
Also very kind with moving the heaters around for us
Coconut Shrimp - SO crispy and delicious! Perfect with a big squeeze of lemon juice.
Or with that sweet chili sauce. Shrimp it were not too oily either even through they were fried.
Grilled Chicken was perfectly cooked! Very soft and not at all dry on the inside.
Asparagus on the side - tender and cooked well on the inside too. Not stringy or hard even though they were thick pieces.
Gorgonzola Mashed potatoes - creamy and delicious!
Mushroom Fettuccine - WHAT A BEAUTY! the Sauce was lovely - perfect garlic parmesan sauce with perfectly cooked pasta and mushrooms. Good portion size too. Loved it!
Cheesecake was creamy and perfect! Didn't even need that blueberry compote on top!
Strange Brew cocktail was very nice too! Good volume and generous portion size. Very refreshing!
This is a wonderful place to have breakfast. Pricing was decent, service was nice, location was lovely. All in all a wonderful place. Parking is a little complicated due to the fact that it is in a hotel. But if you can find a place worth stopping by. Also has good access to the waterfront.
Probably the best value for a hotel and restaurant in San Diego. Firefly is connected to the Dana hotel. Great restaurant at a great hotel. I highly recommend the breakfast buffet. It is all you can eat for 22 dollars. They have an omelet station as well as a full buffet. The food quality is amazing. They also have a full bar serving refreshments throughout the evening. The staff is kind and the location is top notch. 10 out of 10, I recommend!
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Don't miss The Firefly! Over the course of our stay at The Dana, we enjoyed several mornings outside on their cozy patio having coffee and brunch with family and friends. You'll have a wonderful view of the Marina and pool as you sit on cushioned chairs under umbrellas. We were lucky to have been greeted by hummingbirds flitting about drinking nectar from the many Bird of Paradise plants surrounding the outdoor eatery.
The service at The Firefly is excellent. I have stayed in many places from budget hotels to remote resorts and the Customer Service at The Firefly is remarkable and unexpected. We were remembered and greeted cordially each morning with a high level of professionalism and care. Never have I felt more welcome in a restaurant or lodging establishment than I did here.
Brunch offerings include fresh, ripe fruit, smoked salmon, pastries, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage, bread and other items. Omelettes and eggs are also made to order while you wait and special orders are made as requested. Coffee is fresh and hot.
We stayed at the Dana and this restaurant is on their premises. We ate there a few times during our stay and it was excellent!
My husband and I stayed at the Dana and it was minutes away from our room. Exceptional ambiance when dining at the Firefly. Service was okay took longer than usual to get our drinks and meals. The prices were based on convenience nothing to extravagant. Additionally, i do recommend the breakfast buffet until 11am.
The food was in incredible! We ordered the calamari and shrimp as appetizer and it was on point, crisp and the sauces were delicious! I ordered the stake and it was cooked perfectly, best I’ve had in a long time. Great selection of wine and beer. Service was amazing, the server Gabriela is the best! Highly recommend going there!
We eat Baja Fish Taco and Chicken Rice Bowl. Overall, the food was good. Service was amazing. Loved outdoor sitting next to pool. A few more options in maincourse can be added.
Excellent experience. The food was very good and fairly priced. The experience and atmosphere was beautiful outside. Our waiter Dylan was super kind.
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