Super disappointing business dinner. The biggest issue was service, which was forgetful, and non-existent. She was clearly over her head, and the hostess jumped in to help run food, but it wasn't enough. Food was mediocre, at best. We got a lot, and portions are huge. Tuna Taretar and Lamb Meatballs were the best, everything else was just okay. Spring Rolls were unbelievably bland. Wines by the glass are ample, but not extremely exceptional. Drinks were good, and the place is great looking, but I wouldn't return. read more

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The restaurant itself is average, food is average, nothing stands out here. Shareable plates concept but nothing more. Restaurant was absolutely cold Inside, we had to wear jackets. Also, at the end of the night, when we presented a bill, a server presented a tipping option of 20%, 22% and 25%. I absolutely despise that, what happened to 18%? I think the tipping society is getting out of control (and this is coming from ex-server) read more

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Wanted to check out Fireproof again as it's been awhile. It's a lovely space, and the table settings and everything are great the second you sit down. Service was not amazing, the waitress was adorable and friendly, but she didn't come back often and I sat with an empty water glass for so long I eventually just asked for two glasses. We were there during happy hour, and the food came out so fast but our drinks took over 15 minutes to come. Great prices for happy hour, I don't think I would want to pay full price for them. My favorites were the mushrooms and potatoes, though the potatoes were missing a little something. Overall not bad, but some things could be improved upon that keep me from wanting to rush back, read more

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Excellent tapas restaurant! Bar fits right in with Columbus' growing craft cocktail culture. Bartenders had great recommendations. IThe menu is great - we were there for a birthday party - perfect for a tapas place. We had crispy potatoes, all the mushroom dishes, wagyu sliders, lamb meatballs, and I had the seared tuna steak on another visit. All were tasty but the wagyu sliders get special mention. I always thought that would be a waste, but they were melt-in-your mouth tender-juicy, beefy, and rich. Our server, Dani, was friendly, fast, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. All her recommendations were spot-on! read more

Came here a few months ago and was absolutely impressed! Happy hour deal was great: Hummus with naan was delicious, potatoes were yummy and spicy, and pork belly hit the spot! Service was Kylie was great we felt compelled to speak with their GM Bree to share the good news. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place can be pretty casual but I didn't feel out of place in my suit as I had just come from work.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were lucky to find parking meter right out front, but it did seem like parking might be tough during certain hours. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town! read more

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I love everything that we got. Special call out to the Wagyu Skirt Steak and the Peach Perfect Buttercake. We got our steak medium rare. It cooked perfectly and pair well with that housemade chimichurri. I would have to have a moment with the Peach Perfect Buttercake. That buttercake is buttery and super moist. Topped with that peach compote and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. My favorite dessert of all time. read more

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During restaurant week we decided to check out a new restaurant. Located in the Short North we decided on Fireproof. We started with a couple drinks, well made the butterfly pea lemonade was delicious and pretty. We then moved onto appetizers and ordered flaming cheese, shrimp cocktail and a salad. The cheese was delicious, shrimp were very large and the salad portion was generous. Dinners came and we had chorizo meatballs, strip steak and baked salmon. The strip steak was the star, it was cooked perfectly and was delicious. Now on to dessert, everything was great but the tiramisu cheesecake or the lemon tart was probably our favorite. We had wonderful service and would absolutely come back again! read more

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Frequent visitor (I'm the Duke ) here tonight for Restaurant Week. Not sure what is happening but things are a bit off the rails. The mussels were sent back. Not good eww. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated at a high top near the kitchen and there was a narrow space between the table and the booths.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait staff decided to use this as a shortcut rather than walk around. It get it, your busy, but having our meal and conversations interrupted every 2-3 minutes was just annoying. Aside from the not great mussels the rest of the meal was on par. I know you can do better!!!! read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Space where waiters pass by our table 10000000000 times during our meal. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We love Fireproof. We've been coming for years. It is expensive for what you get unless you come for happy hour. HH is a deal. The sangria is my favorite around town and it's half off during HH. The food is good! We recommend the sliders (favorite), shrimp cocktail, summer rolls, garlic shrimp, and scallops. Although the calamari was too salty, they quickly took it off our bill. Once they fix the saltiness, it will also be a great option. The ambience is great. It's slightly dark with nice table settings. I love the aesthetic. The glassware is awesome! Fireproof is a great spot with for a nice dinner especially during happy hour. read more

Pricey but the service is great Big shoutout to Kelvin (hope I spelled it right boss). Came in with a party of 10, and we did our best to order everything in the menu. I never saw him right anything down, and he didn't miss a single item.... He did come back with some disappointing news twice, first that they were out of the lobster tacos and then again that they were out of the branzino, which was crushing .... But not his fault. He was kind enough to offer a few substitutes that were available in stock I'm the alcohol side of the house I highly recommend the Spanish old fashion. Food wise the wagyu skirt steak was probably my favorite. The scallops were good, but a bit salty for my taste. I don't recommend the half chicken, it was bland IMHO, the Elote was good but too Smokey for my taste. The pork belly melts in your mouth, but I'm indifferent to the sauce/glaze. I would also highly recommend the wagyu dumplings All in all, great first visit, and I'll definitely be back in the future read more

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A bit disappointed.I came to fireproof a year ago and had a wonderful experience.. but tonight when I came in we were the only table in the entire place on a Thursday evening. I was confused why it was so empty because I remembered this place being great, but it was pretty disappointing. The service was quick and our server was nice, but the food was totally underwhelming and very overpriced. They specialize in expensive small plates, that just aren't all the exciting or good. The waygu sliders and they were simply not waygu. It was not good at all. The egg rolls were decent, but also, underwhelming. They do have some really fun drinks, featuring fire, but that's about it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is decorated really cool, and has potential[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the food was not nearly as good as I remembered and definitely not worth the price sadly. read more

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Great place for a nice dinner with a large party! I liked the ambiance and location, friendly customer service, and literally every single small plate that was served. Lobster tacos and meatballs were amazing! read more

Checked this place out for the first time, we paid parking across the street and was seated promptly we had a reservation. We opted for the chef's tasting for $89/person. We were told it's a Tapas place so not big servings but enough for two to share. It was 5 course meal w/ appetizer but no desert and wine pairs are not included. The owner himself explained to us the menu and wine pairings, 'twas nice. 1. Cheese and meat - great assortment of cheeses. 2. Patatas Bravas - tasty, elevated gourmet fries. 3. Burrata Salad - sweet, refreshing good balance to all the saltiness of other dishes. 4. Octopus - blah. It's a tiny strip. Tasted boiled with this sweet sauce, not complementing each other at all. 5. Grilled Shrimp - juicy and tasty, polenta was good. 6. Beef Medallions- really tender and seasoned well. The wine pairing was about $70+ it was a nice experience. Happy tummy! read more

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Great meal at Fireproof in the Short Nortb. Lots of vegetarian options! Delicious food, great cocktail menu, high prices so be prepared for an expensive meal. 4 of us ordered a variety from the menu and would recommend almost everything - flaming cheese, patatas bravas, buratta salad, grilled shrimp, pork belly. The only thing we didn't like was the elote (spices were overpowering). Drink orders were a bit slow but otherwise service was attentive and made for an enjoyable experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice decor and ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Good food. A bit pricey. Good luck with parking. Even if you park in a spot that doesn't have a "special" sign out back for residents parking you still might have your car towed at an expense of $150. The restaurant will tell you "happens all the time, sorry". read more

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Very disappointed by my visit. I made reservations to have brunch on New Year's Day in advance and when making mg reservations it seemed like the place would be busy as there were few slots open. When we arrived it was relatively empty and the host seemed to be preoccupied. The decorations were cute, but our booth was horribly designed. It had arms like a chair that you had to practically sit on and slide in as the table was blocking the way. In addition, they were extremely deep seated and you could barely reach the table. The service was extremely disappointing as well. We never had one main server, just multiple people repeating the same questions and being overall confused. One server took our drink order and then we saw him immediately leave the building, those drinks never came but somehow showed up on our receipt? We also ordered an espresso martini, shots of espresso, and a mimosa that never showed up. However, we were so over the service we just never asked for them again. I wasn't expecting the food to be amazing, but was somehow still disappointed. It was extremely expensive with small portion sizes and low quality. My eggs Benedict were $17 and the pork fried rice was $18. The eggs were cold and almost had to no hollandaise sauce. The pork fried rice was mediocre at best and gave my friend a horrible stomach ache and left him in the bathroom. My friends and I left and immediately wanted to go to another restaurant as we were still starving. Before we left, we heard a server telling another table that their oven had broken and there was a longer wait until usual, they had stopped seating people, and they were only able to make one meal at the moment. Unsure how the kitchen messes up that badly during a busy day for brunch? Would not recommend this place ever. Service was horrible, food was bad, and everything was expensive. Would advise avoiding coming here if at all possible. read more

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Restaurant Week Edition: Food was excellent! Everything tasted amazing, I wanted to savor every bite. The steak came out at a perfect medium rare. The bottle of Pinot we ordered came out rather cold which alarmed us at first thinking it may not have been stored properly. After about 10 minutes, it tasted delicious. Would recommend everything. Service was great. Server was nice. The host seemed to run the show because he was sort of taking care of everything, everywhere, all at once. Restaurant was a well oiled machine. Some would say that it is in fact, Fireproof. read more

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This was a tough one for me. I wasn't blown away by the food, but the environment and drinks counteracted it. We dined here for Restaurant Week and the place was packed. Definitely get a reservation. My boyfriend ordered the G&T to start off. It was large and quite smooth! I then ordered the Fireproof potatoes and lamb meatballs. They gave me a lot of potatoes! The flavor was good and the dipping sauce paired well. I can't say I loved the meatballs though. They gave plenty of sauce, but I didn't love the meat. However, it was a great amount of food. (Perhaps I'm just not a lamb person). I finished with the baklava, which was far too sweet. I could barely finish one of them. Honey was pooling at the bottom of each pastry. If the sweetness was dialed back 50%, I'm sure I would have enjoyed it. I ultimately decided on 3 stars instead of 4. The food was decent, but not worth the price. My brother ordered the steak sliders and although they were tasty, they aren't worth almost $10 a piece. The drinks aren't cheap either, but the quality is solid. You'd get the best bang for your buck during happy hour. read more

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Updated menu alert! Went there on a Friday night. I was warmly and professionally received by the staff! Bartenders were excellent and reminded me that their menu had been recently updated as well as their drink menu! I highly recommend this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a great restaurant for a date night or to catch up with friends![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Horrible experience!! I had tried Fireproof for the first time for happy hour a few weeks ago and enjoyed it. The service needed improvement but the food was good so decided to try their brunch today. Boy was that a mistake. The place wasn't busy but it took forever to get drinks and food. We both ordered a spicy Bloody Mary as soon as we sat down but it took forever to get them. I could see they were made sitting up at the bar but our waiter had zero amount of urgency. We finally had to ask him to bring them to our table. The same thing happened when ordering the second round of drinks. We came to drink and decided to not order any more drinks because it was taking forever. We had already ordered food so rather than leave we waited and waited for our food. Again remember the place wasn't busy. My friend ordered a traditional breakfast which should have been super quick to cook. I ordered the skirt steak with scrambled eggs which should have been made super fast. However, we waited and continued to wait. I finally had to get someone to check on the order. They then brought my friends meal out first while I continued to wait for my meal. If you've ever made skirt steak and scramble eggs you know how quick they are to make. I couldn't figure what was taking so long. Finally my meal was brought to the table. And rather than scrambled eggs I got a fried egg. My order was incorrect after all that wait. I was so frustrated at this point I wasn't about to have them recook it. While the steak was delicious, the whole experience was tainted by the horrible service. I can't see myself ever coming back. read more

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I used to love this place. I don't know what happened but this time was not very good. There was a big menu change and it just wasn't nearly as good as it used to be to be. The food seemed more processed and quick to table than precisely chef prepared. read more

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Fireproof is a good restaurant located well in the Short North so is a great dinner location for anyone looking for a starting point for the evening. The tapas style dining makes it fun for a group and their cocktails have a good amount of flair (e.g., smoke, finishes) to raise them beyond just a typical bar. I came here with a group of about 10 people and the service was very attentive and friendly, even though they got an automatic gratuity for the table. We had a variety of menu items and they ranged from meh (chacuterie and friend rice) to very good (skirt steak and mushrooms) and everything in between. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance as others have mentioned is warm and inviting as should be the case for a group style dining establishment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bottom line, it's a solid option for the Short North and especially good in groups. Food varies, but with some (but not all) delicious options, an inventive cocktail list, and good wait staff, it's worth a visit. read more

The NEW MENU AT @fireproofcolumbus IS FIRE!! - WHIPPED LABNEH - PATATAS BRAVAS - CAESAR SALAD - GRILLED SHRIMP - LAMB MEATBALLS - CHICKEN MILANESA * My personal favorite was the patatas bravas Carefully crafted food & cocktail menu that highlights a blend of international cuisines and cultures. 5 star dining experience Heart of the Short North Great low lighting / chic / good ambiance read more

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A great spot for a boozy brunch, happy hour, or dinner!! This place really hits all of the marks!! It's a great tapas style restaurant. The weekend brunch is so much fun with bottomless mimosas & an amazing menu. I would def recommend the pork belly fried rices -- it's to die for!! The espresso martini is really good too! Happy hour- I love a good happy hour!!The deals are good and the drinks are even better!! I think the tapas style menu is perfect for a small happy hour bite. read more

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Came here for a casual brunch and loved it! First of all, I regret not being able to take advantage of their $25 bottomless mimosa with three flavors!!!! Our one glass was well filled in a cute wine glass and had a great balance between champagne and juice. The pork belly fried rice was tasty! I liked that it wasn't drenched in soy sauce or teriyaki sauce. I felt that it still tasted light. Fried loved her Benedict too and said it was a perfect serving! FYI, during brunch, their regular menu is still available which I love! Not everyone wants breakfast during brunch! read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Pork belly fried rice - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Great and attentive staff! Went for happy hour and food was phenomenal! Great atmosphere! Tuna tartare, wagyu sliders and lobster tacos were delicious!! read more

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We visited this place during restaurant week and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. My only complaint is there is a door at the back of the restaurant near where we sat and the door gets a lot of use which leads to you a very chilly gust quite often. On to the great stuff. The service was awesome! They have a very extensive wine list and we ordered a fabulous bottle of wine. While we ordered off the restaurant week menu we did order the flaming cheese off the menu and it was both a spectacle and delicious. We tried the fireproof potatoes (HUGE serving) and very tasty and the fireproof salad. For our main course we got the wagyu skirt steak and the chicken parm-both were delicious. And then lastly we ended with the confetti and Nutella cake, the Nutella cake was better flavor wise but a little dry. I want to come back and try more tapas on this tasty menu! read more

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Yal! I hate to say it but the ball was dropped today with this outing!!! Order: Veggie Fried Rice; Crab Dip, Lamb Meatballs; Ahi Tuna Ceviche; Truchard Chardonnay Pros: Veggie Rice, Lamb meatballs, and ahi tuna ceviche tasted great! The rice stole the show though. Loved the flavors and the presentation. The presentation of the crab dip was dope and exciting!! The plating was also great! Cons: Service REALLY Sucked. Never received refills on drinks, never was asked how our meal was yet we watched our server ask two different tables (white couples) how their meals were. Our server walked passed us (Black table of 2) 5x and NEVER checked on us and NEVER asked how our meals were. There was a lot of gnats on the booth we were sitting at. They were also flying around the food. Photos we took doesn't do any justice. That crab dip was not enjoyable. There was something off about the flavor not sure if it was the alcohol that was used or what. The crab flavor and the cheese were lost and it was just odd. read more

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Went here on a Thursday night with a few friends. I'd heard great things about their vegan Thursday's from a friend and was excited to finally try it for myself. Tragically we could not make happy hour but would highly recommend going during HH because they have great deals and it will definitely make a difference in the check for those of us cost conscious consumers. The place wasn't crowded at all on Thursday which was quite lovely. They have a bar area that people were seated at, as well as plenty of tables. Their playlist was popping and definitely enhanced the experience. The staff was very kind and courteous and checked in on us throughout the evening. We started with drinks and were delighted by all the options. The price of the cocktails is consistent with other trendy bars in the city, around 12-15. I tried the peach margarita and the red sangria. Both were delicious and the marg came lit on fire which was a fun addition. They also have a nice selection of wine and beers as well. The great thing about fireproof is that so many dishes are shareable so it's an awesome way to try so many new things. We ordered the vegan fried rice, vegan elote, Brussels sprout salad, beef waygu, and dumplings. Later on a goat cheese and tomato salad and shrimp were added to the mix. Everything was quite good- as a vegetarian I did not try the beef waygu but my friends raved about it. Plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options for all parties. We will definitely be back to try out more dishes and to take advantage of happy hour! read more

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Very odd shaped wine glasses. Almost like an inverted cone with a truncated cone on top of that. Not sure how that enhances the bouquet and presentation of a wine but what do I know... Seemed to be a rather limited wine selection for a place that is listed online as a wine bar. Maybe there's some sort of other wine list I wasn't presented with by the staff? Someone probably took a great deal of time to design and produce the interesting decor. The space has potential. Sat at the end of the bar, there was a strange and unpleasant smell that seemed, to my nose anyway, almost like someone had been ill. But maybe it was just my nose, who knows. The smell seemed to dissipate somewhat after a little while. Ordered a glass of Meiomi California Pinot Noir. It arrived in a piping hot glass, which felt to the touch as if it had just come out of a steaming dish wash. Loud club music is the ambience if you like that sort of thing. Seemed to be populated with a crowd of what I thought might be regulars, not entirely sure so certainly don't hold me to that. Won't be coming back here. One & done just to try it out, and that was well more than enough for me. read more

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We visited this restaurant to celebrate our anniversary and were very disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]First, they sat us next to some very loud customers, which was very disappointing (probably because they were short staffed).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] P.S. yes you could tell they were obnoxious BEFORE we sat down. Our waiter had to yell to take our order but whateve...Next, they were out of popular dishes and key ingredients but the restaurant wasn't that busy. Then, we ordered flaming cheese that really didn't melt when it caught on fire. The drinks were excellent (hence the 3 stars) and the service was excellent. The manager did comp. our meal which says a lot about the service overall five stars. But the food was mediocre and was priced high for what you get. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You are paying for ambiance and location that's all.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We weren't effected by parking but I guess people get towed all the time. I plan to maybe try them again for happy hour but they did great making lemonade out of lemons for our anniversary. Thank you read more

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Good tapas, good cocktails, and good ambience, and good service. We have come here a couple of times now. The first visit was better than the second, although both times were fairly enjoyable. A fun and lively place -- we plan to return. read more

Fireproof is very fun and good for groups as they serve tapas for sharing. A lot of the drinks come with something on fire. Fun! The food was decent. I loved the octopus and Caesar salad. I wouldn't recommend the waygu sliders. We were asked how we would like them cooked and we said medium rare. When they arrive they were extremely well done to the point they were dry. Tasted like plain ground beef. Unfortunately being in a group setting while sharing, it's more challenging to send an item back. The items also all came out at different times which made it hard if one person ordered their own dish. read more

Fireproof Restaurant - Margarita - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Good: - Service / Staff were great Not so good: - Too expensive for what is served, in terms of quality primarily. - Food is lackluster. At this very high price point for small tapas plates, it needs to be high caliber. It is not. - Potatoes were bland and, worse, undercooked / hard. - Calamari was underwhelming... could have been from Applebees. - Skirt steak was best of the dishes, but at $32, still won't be a dish you walk away content with spending $32 on. - [[HIGHLIGHT]]Random, but the temperature was too cold in the back booths.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, I wouldn't recommend, nor will be back. If willing to spend this cash and want to feel good about spending it after, go down the road to Plas or over to Pelino Pasta. read more

went during happy hour the drinks were amazing got to try their espresso martini and their lychee martini both amazingggg got some bang bang shrimp and calamari big huge portions even for happy hour ! beautiful atmosphere will def return read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of this place is amazing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food and drinks were great and fairly priced. Dan the server is top notch, he made sure that our party had everything that we needed and offer some great recommendations from the menu. The manager Destiny, was very caring and helpful. She made sure that things went smoothly and welcomed us back anytime. I highly recommend this place if you're in the Columbus area. read more

We went in for a dinner to celebrate our friend's wedding and we had an awesome time and a super fun waiter Anthony. He was a fantastic server and the service was great! Would recommend 100%. We ordered 80% of the menu couldn't get pics of them all but the food was great. Atmosphere was fitting . read more

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Haven't been to this restaurant in a few years. The service was very slow. I got the baba ganoush, gambas shrimp dish, and fireproof salad. The food is very overpriced for how much you actually get. The dishes are very unique though so if you have picky eaters I would go some place else. read more

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A friend of mine wanted to celebrate her birthday brunch here and it was a very nice establishment. Unfortunately, unable to provide any gluten free substitutes, I was still able to order their Fireproof salad and Fireproof breakfast (minus toast), both of which were delicious! Their bottomless mimosas were delicious! I was able to taste both the Guava and the Peach...and they were mmm mmm good. read more

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A friend and I decided to give Fireproof a try during their midweek happy hour. We got there right as they were opening their doors and grabbed two seats at the bar. The first thing I noticed was how nice the place looked. You would have no idea that this building used to be the home of a pizza joint. The decor is modern, classy yet fun, it's rather dark inside, slightly romantic, but honestly just swanky. They have a ton of seating, everything from booths to high top tables to the bar, etc. They even have a good sized party room in the back. The bartender (Devan I believe) came over quickly with water and menus. She also described the happy hour and her favorite items on the menu. It didn't take long for us to decide and we both went with a glass of wine to start. Half off wine during happy hour, now that's a winner! When we were finally ready for food, we selected a number of different options including the baba ghanoush, spinach salad, veggie fried rice, and the wagyu skirt steak. The babe ghanoush was delicious and the bartender informed me that it's one of the chefs old family recipes. I love learning little behind the scenes tidbits like that. It was also delicious, we ate every bite. The fried rice was a huge portion and was also very yummy. The flavors were great. My friend loved the wagyu and the spinach salad. We also tried their baklava which was pretty good. My only feedback is that it was very oily. Overall, I'll definitely be back for their happy hour (Monday through Friday 4-6). Our bartender was awesome, the wine options were tasty, and the food definitely surprised us. read more