We spent a few days in Lenox and loved the atmosphere so much at Firefly that we went there both nights to eat and drink! We sat at the bar and enjoyed getting to know the bartenders while enjoying our cocktails (highly recommend the White Lion sours and the Elderflower gimlet!). We loved the duck fat fries and the Korean BBQ wings-so delish! The live music on Friday was a great way to end our trip! Make sure you visit if you're looking for a lively, friendly and fun vibe! read more

I came to Massachusetts for a family ski trip and they were very accommodating for our party of 8. The ambience was perfect, such a nice setting for a restaurant. The food was amazing with many vegetarian options as well! The lobster Mac and cheese was perfect and the Veggie Quinoa Bowl was one of the best I've had. Great cocktails too! read more

NOT WORTH IT. I've never given this low of a review before but they really need to fix their staffing and organization issues. We sat at the bar. Our bartender was great and knowledgeable. We enjoyed him. The bar area kept getting busier and busier as the night went on and he was slammed. There were two other bartenders. How can this happen? He was also attending to service bar. It doesn't make sense to me. With 3 bartenders, they should have split up responsibilities evenly. One have service. The other has right side and the third has the left side. Problem solved. I used to work in restaurants so I understand the logistics. One gentleman sat next to us and he was never served so he walked out. He must have been waiting 15 minutes. Not one bartender said, I'll be right with you! We ordered veggie nachos and the cheese under the layers weren't melted. Plus, we waited quite some time and it was during the beginning of the night so at the time there wasn't many customers. We were hesitant to order more so we went elsewhere for dinner. I usually take a ton of pictures but not in this case. I hope they reorganized. This place is super cute with a nice open bar. It's really too bad. read more

Firefly Gastropub - Veggie nachos - New American Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

So happy firefly is back open! Great atmosphere and the food was excellent. The wings were cooked perfectly and tasted great. If you like wings make sure to get them. Waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable. A true 5 star dinner experience. read more

We've eaten here twice since they reopened and have had an excellent meal and service each time! So happy they are open again with a lot of the same staff! The cocktails are excellent and I highly recommend the honey buffalo wings! We also had a key lime pie ice cream sandwich which was to die for! The live music on Friday's is a must as well! Everyone followed covid guidelines and we felt very safe there! Can't wait to go back!! read more

If you want to pay a lot of money for really crappy food give it a try. Otherwise I would go to Nudel or something more casual but really great tapas try Brava. These won't leave you disappointed and ripped off. John Andrews is also excellent. The are obviously struggling - the ingredients used in everything must have been previously frozen. Don't even want to know what that kitchen looks like. Gordon Ramsey nightmare. read more

We had a big group, but ordered simply- mostly burgers. two people ordered the duck, and it was inedible. The burgers were ok, and some of them were made incorrectly. The worst was the service- our waitress walked away for 1/2 hour at a time and was super inattentive and dinner plus getting a correct check took almost 3 hours. We would absolutely never go back here. read more

Excellent service, really nice atmosphere, kids loved it. A little expensive but nice for a splurge.

The service was good-- our server was attentive and the appetizers and food came out quickly enough. We asked to not be seated near a TV but we got seated near a TV. Oh well! The food was delicious, but our steak entrees had maybe 2-3 oz of steak strips, or about as much as you'd expect to be added to the top of a salad, for $35. The rest of the tiny plate had mostly broccoli and a few potatoes. This is great if you're on a diet! However, we are not on diets, so it was disappointing. read more

The food was great! And the interior design is also nice. There is a big round open bar. We had mussels, linguine, and lobster roll. They all tasted great! I would recommend this place to all! read more

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Saturday night, 8pm, three TVs black, no college football. Glaring anemia on a Saturday in late November. Can't even tell if there's a band tonight. The website just lists Misty Blues on Fri night. Place seemed asleep at the wheel. Hey Firefly, are you with it or not! read more

I've been here a few times for drinks, apps, food, a family friend runs the place, so we like to stop in whenever we're home. Service is always terrific, food is great, and we always have a great time. We went here a couple of weeks ago for my sister's rehearsal dinner for her wedding. I wasn't sure how it was going to work, b/c it is a smaller restaurant, and I knew we were a group of about 30 or so. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the owner and bartenders, bellied up to the bar for cocktails and appetizers. Apps were homemade guacamole (incredible), fried shrimp rolls (no fillers, just shrimp wrapped in a pastry shell), topped w/ a wasabi sauce (again, amazing), crab cakes (delicious), teriyaki chicken skewers, roasted red pepper dip w/ warm pita, I can't remember what else. I felt like we were already at the wedding! I totally stuffed myself, and we hadn't even sat for dinner yet. We went into the room reserved for us to sit for dinner. The room was the perfect size for us, not too big, not too small. Little tables of 4 dotted the room, which was so much better than the standard rounds or a long big table, those can be confusing. People jumped tables all night, sitting and chatting with everyone. We were able to pick from a limited menu, for salad/soup, entree, and dessert. I had trout, which was so yummy. I don't normally order trout in restaurants, but I was happy with my choice. The boy had the ribs, which had been slow-cooking all day. They were AMAZING. I kept stealing them off his plate. I can't wait to go back for those alone! We had wine service all night as well, the owner chose those, I only know they were good, not the names. Overall, this was the perfect place to start off the weekend. We had a terrific time, and I can't wait to go back. read more

I really wasnt crazy about Firefly but unfortunately all of the restaurants that had great reviews closed at 3:00 until 5 and we had bad timing so we were stuck. If you're just looking for a meal, everything is decent, just nothing to rave about. The salad was fine, the burger was fine, and it was a nice comfortable place to sit with a lovely porch. Good enough. I guess not every meal has to be an 'experience'. read more

We had a great time here. Very good food and super cocktails.The waitress was friendly and knew the menu. The atmosphere was very up beat and welcoming. Great food and good times! Can't wait to go back:) read more

We went here for my mom's birthday dinner and everything we had was amazing. Our server was so nice throughout the meal and even brought a small plate of cookies with a candle out at the end - hilariously, my mom was in the bathroom at the time, but the server stuck around and waited to present the birthday surprise). We got to sit outside on the front porch, which offers a nice view of a side street in Lenox center. My brother had his dog, and while it wasn't allowed on the porch, we tied him up right below, and the server brought him a bowl of water. With all the pedestrians passing by and giving him love, he was loving his dinner plans as well. I ordered the mussels - I love mussels, but I've never had such a unique flavor pairing, so I was a little hesitant at first. I'm glad I took the chance, because the Moroccan flavors added something special to the dish. Everyone else loved their food as well. The drinks were just as good. We got the blood orange martini & the prickly pear margarita as well as some of the local beers they offered on tap. All were great. It's so nice when a birthday meal goes well. read more

Don't read any other review but this one! I eat a lot, I travel a lot, I am not biased and I don't live in the area. This place is wonderful. I had the special of the evening, the salmon risotto with oyster mushrooms and a blanc sauce. My husband had the simple chicken sandwich with a salad and shallot vinaigrette dressing. Both were wonderfully prepared, service is excellent, indoor seating is comfortable, artsy... Outside seating is pleasant, breezy. Get the black out cake for dessert, decadent and delicious!! We will be back! read more

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Food was good. Service was absolutely terrible. I'm usually not one to throw a place under the bus but I've been here three times and all the same results (I will not be back again) There really isn't anything else to say read more

Such a cool place!! Great three sided bar. Blood Orange martini was delicious. We ate light- a nice salad and generous charcuterie board. Friendly, busy vibe. This place should be much higher in the local ratings. Loved it read more

During a short winter getaway, we were the only ones on a Sunday evening for dinner. Our waitress was personable, attentive, and sweet which we appreciated. We took advantage of the $.50 cent wings (delicious! crispy and yummy buffalo sauce). He had fish and chips ("decent") and I went with a burger. The food was average but understandable with our average order choices. :) Also was sad to see they charged for each soda refill. $8 for diet coke?? Boo... Overall, nice decor, good service, decent food, no free refills. read more

Went there in early Sept and was really disappointed. Pretentious overpriced menu. We had basic pulled pork that was marginally ok, but our adventurous friend has a mess of Hamburg and pasta that was not edible Appetizers overpriced Lenox is a place for pretentious suckers. This joint fits the bill. read more

With its modest-sized porch and green shingles, Firefly looks like Grandma Edith's summer home in the Berkshires. Inside, the eclectic art and orange "firefly" lighting are intended to induce a sense of warmth, but the staff's chilly attitude neutralizes any chance of lasting comfort. What does it mean when you remember the stinky service more than the food? Essentially, it means that a) the service was indeed deplorable and b) the food was just mediocre. Located in Lenox, the gourmet hub of the Berkshires, Firefly offers Spanish-influenced cuisine orchestrated by an innovative but still developing chef. A nine-item tapas menu sets the expectation for small plates reminiscent of indulgent Barcelona afternoons. But items such as edamame (soybeans), guacamole, and chicken wings with blue cheese inflict a little cultural schizophrenia. The more traditional tapas - marinated olives, artichoke hearts, and crostini with tapenade - do little justice for my own fond memories of pigging out on a warm afternoon in Spain. Luckily, the skillet seared crab cakes were some of the best I've ever had. The crabmeat was amazingly fresh and fleshy, and the coconut curry sauce was tasty without being overwhelming. For an entree, I had the crispy roasted half duckling in an orange ancho chili sauce that I wish had been more prominent. The duck was a little on the dry side though not too bad. I also tried the evening's dinner special, the tilapia, a flaky fish so unremarkable that I don't recall much about it. For dessert, I had a fantastic cappuccino-flavored creme brulee that convinced me either that the pastry chef's talent exceeds that of the head chef OR that there is only one chef and she should specialize in desserts. What riled me was that despite our large party of around 30 people, the wait staff behaved as though we were an inconvenience rather than a revenue opportunity. read more

There are a lot of very good restaurants in Lenox, and we have been putting off going to Firefly due to the less than stellar reviews from friends. Finally we figured we really need to try it ourselves. Well, not surprisingly it was less than stellar. Our salads were a simple mix of greens with non-memorable dressings. The trout was good, and cooked nicely; moist and flavorful We also ordered the baby back ribs which was a very small portion of ribs.. It was 5 very small (I mean VERY small) ribs with rather bland sides. The sauce was OK, but the ribs lacked any nice smoky flavor. Service was good and very friendly, but there are too many better choices to eat, many within walking distance. read more

Loved, loved loved this place. Went here for NYE. They had a great prix fixe menu: app, entree and dessert for two PLUS a bottle of wine for $75. Everything was delicious with generous portions. Excellent customer service. Cute atmosphere. We are definitely fans and highly recommend Firefly! read more

Dinner for four adults at Firefly in Lenox. Perfect night for outdoor seating so we took advantage of that and sat on the porch. We enjoyed some wine with our appetizers (gambas al ajillo, fish tacos, goat cheese and summer squash flatbreadand) then settled in for the main courses. Diver scallops over risotto, lobster Cobb salads, and a hamburger. Food was served timely at correct temperatures. Flavor profiles were great, and all was enjoyed. Unfortunately no attempt at the dessert menu as ee were going to a concert, but it did look tasty. Main pros: fresh menu, convenient location, attentive staff, solid portions. Cons: small table for a four-top, but understandable given the porch setting (Interior tables appeared normal sized), Limited proteins on the entree menu. read more

Let me start by saying that one star is too generous. The service was extremely poor. The appetizer had to be sent back as it was frozen. They got us back by charging us $44 for the evening special. The price wasn't advertised, all entrees were in the $20 range so they stuck it to us. If this place wasn't in Tanglewood, they would cease to exist read more

Came in after the recent remodel and while we really liked the server (Jeff), the food didn't match up with his great service. We had the pork belly gyros and sirloin. My steak was totally over-cooked and the pork belly was good, but the bread was completely soaked through and inedible almost from the start. read more

Not bad not bad. We where the only table so the service was great. ha! I had the rice balls appetizer and my other half had the french onion soup (which he loved.) He had the spaghetti bolognese which he thought was ok - could have used a bit more sauce. I had the goat cheese and artichoke raviolis which I thoroughly enjoyed. Overall we enjoyed the food but felt it was a little overpriced. read more

We read the mixed reviews for Firefly on Yelp but decided to give it a try. The result was, well, mixed. [Extenuating circumstances note - this visit was at 5PM on the day after Christmas, so perhaps this is not catching them at their best.] First the positive - atmosphere is very nice, simple, clean. Service was OK, a little slow but not terrible. The menu included some interesting options but is not very extensive. My wife had the duck leg confit and it was well executed, nice presentation, and tasted good (not great but good). I went for the 'Thursday evening special' - Lobster roll with chips for $10! Sounds great....but... Now the downside - The lobster roll had to be the worst I have had in a long time. First, they attempted to toast the roll, as is proper for a good lobster roll, but they failed and it was burnt [See photo posted]. Perhaps their definition of the word 'toasted' does not match mine, but I call what they served 'burnt'. This is an epic fail that should have never been served but apparently neither the cook nor the server had any issue with presenting it to a customer. In addition, the quantity of lobster in this roll was very small, maybe 2 ounces. Finally, they put cubes of tomato on top - to me tomato has no place in a lobster roll - at least this was easily fixed by removing the tomato. The menu lists the lobster rolls at $23 so at $10 this would be a good deal. If I had received the same roll for $23 I would have made quite a stink about it. I never like the idea of a 'special' that is reduced in size from another standard item on the menu, but I sure hope this was the case for the lobster roll. I am cutting them some slack and giving them 3 stars based on the Holiday time frame. read more

Firefly Gastropub - Burnt lobster roll from Firefly. Well, at least the chips were good. - New American Near Me - Lenox, Massachusetts

Said they served until 9 pm but wouldn't serve the pan roasted chicken at 8:45. Poorly run establishment. So many quality places to eat. Don't waste your time here. read more

The outside dining is very tight on a long narrow front porch. We started with chicken wings and guacamole with chips. The chicken wings were crisp, tasty and not too saucy. The right blend of spice and crunch. A small portion of guacamole in a side for dressing dish with lots of chips. The guacamole was tasty, lots of solid onion pieces. More than half of the chips were left after the guacamole was gone. I order a small appetizer for my meal because I wanted seafood and veggies. It was small. The burger my partner got was over done and not flavorful. My suggestion is the staff give better guidance to first time customers. Not sure if would go back or recommend. read more

Firefly has been under New ownership for about a year. My wife and I recently went there and had a very nice upscale dinner. But here's the problem: 70% of the diners there were having a burger. Our favorite 2 restaurants in Lenox are Alta and Bistro Zinc. We were hoping that Firefly would be more like them. There are plenty of restaurants in the Berkshires to have a burger and a beer, many of which I've gone to, but not enough restaurants to compete with the likes of the above mentioned two restaurants. We had the elk chops and duck breast at Firefly, and both were very good. I'm told the owner wants to offer options. But if I'm going to spend $150+, I'm not interested in a menu that also offers chicken wings and burgers. I don't go to Alta for that, I go to a pub. This doesn't make me an elitist, it makes me an intelligent consumer. Firefly doesn't know what kind of restaurant it wants to be. I'll probably go back, but not for awhile. read more

Love Firefly and I'm so happy about their re-opening! I got the melon salad and lobster mac n cheese and topped it off with the chocolate ice cream sandwich. Also great bar staff, they recommended a Paloma for me and it was spot on. read more

An absolute must try in the Berkshires. I heard that they were under new ownership and decided to give them a try and I am very glad that I did. Cannot recommend this spot enough. I ended up going two nights in a row! read more

I would tell you the quality of food, however I cannot due to the fact that I never got to try it. We arrived at about 5:45, just me and one other person, on a Saturday evening. We were seated and were given waters rather quickly, we then waited at least 10 minutes before our waiter arrived at the table to ask us about drinks. By this time we already knew what we were going to order, so we put the order in. We only ordered wings, a burger, and a salad. We waited for these dishes until 7:20, when we decided that waiting an hour and a half for just our appetizer to come to the table was too much. In addition, we hadn't laid eyes on our waiter since the moment he took our order. We then stopped the hostess as she was walking by the table to inform her that we were going to leave and would pay for the lemonade we had gotten. The hostess had told us she would get our waiter, then we proceeded to wait a few more minutes for him to come over. When he got to the table, all he said was that he would get the check, no apology whatsoever. After five more minutes, the waiter came back and said that our food would be out soon and the house had actually decided to pay for the lemonade. But by this time we had already been sitting there for more than an hour and a half so we decided to leave. TL;DR: ordered a burger, wings, and a salad, waited for over an hour and a half, left without food or an apology (if you want to receive the food you ordered within two hours we recommend to go somewhere else) read more

Very good food, and comfortable seating in a quiet atmosphere. I had Squash Bisque, and Grilled Shrimp in a garlic sauce that was delicious. This was just the comfort food I needed, since I wasn't very hungry; but my husband was..... He had the Grilled Trout over Risotto and farm vegetables - excellent! The waitresses were very friendly and helpful, BUT the service was s-l-o-w. We certainly WILL return. read more

Hands down, it's one of the best restaurant/bars I've been to in a long time. Working in Lenox for the summer (from NYC) I'm hard pressed to find a better place to eat and hang out. The food is consistently fantastic. The staff is friendly and accommodating. While either waiting for a table or just want a place to hang out, the bar scene is easy and fun. The bartender Justin is very much on the ball and will keep you happily liberated. There are other bar/restaurants in Lenox, (I've been to them all). but if you're passing through and want some great food, in a nice atmosphere, you will not be disappointed in Firefly. read more

Can't say enough good. My friend and I wandered in tonight at a quarter of 9, off season, and we still had an amazing dinner! The burgers were perfection! We had Rina as our server/bartender, she was just awesome! The ambience is wonderful, great wine list... This is the place to go! read more

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Well our second visit to Firefly we went on $5 burger night so it's packed. But our server was pretty bad. I ordered the burger, no cheese, no bun. I received a bun so I sent it back and received it again with cheese. So i just kept it and scraped off the cheese. My husband ordered bacon and didn't get bacon and he was charged for the bacon. My MIL ordered the chicken and got the burger. So every one of us experienced a mistake on our order. it's $5 so we had low expectations but this happened the first time we went to Firefly too. I don't know how a business can operate with sub-standard service. The decor is okay (weird stencils) and there are TV's at the bar but no sound. I don't know how this place is successful. It's really average in a competitive town. read more

I should have listened to Maureen from Welfleet or Dan from Lenox. One star is given merely because there's no lower option. The service was extremely poor, I would say slow, but barely existing is more accurate. The food was so badly over cooked I would have been embarrassed to serve it maybe that's why the servers avoided us. In such an upscale neighborhood, with other options...how is this place not ignored? Go anywhere else. read more

This rating is BS. Because people are rating the wrong thing. Come for the cocktails and the live music on. Saturday. (And the truffle fries). The bartenders really know their stuff. An eccentric (and sure to satisfy) drink list, a friendly atmosphere, and the live music is reason enough to come. Fine, maybe the food isn't awesome. I have no idea. But the drinks, the staff, and even the cushy seats at the bar are reason enough to return. read more