A cozy retreat in Dupont Circle, serving New American cuisine and comfort food staples. It’s no surprise that our inviting restaurant is a favorite among locals who consider this space to be a second home. Travelers and locals mingle in a casual environment that’s seasoned with sumptuous, hearty foods. Our Chef’s contemporary take on classic dishes is complimented by bespoke cocktails, a curated wine selection and local microbrews. Guests love the weekday breakfast and happy hour as well as our iconic weekend brunch which ushers in a loyal following. Make yourself at home in our lounge and dining room or on the idyllic outdoor terrace.
Restaurant built around a large indoor tree, serving seasonal, local New American comfort food.
Kafe Moca
FireFly continues to prove why it’s one of my favorite dining experiences. From the moment you walk through the door, the staff sets the tone with warm, personalized service. The greeting is genuine, attentive, and immediate and that same level of care carries throughout the entire visit.
Customer service is truly exceptional here. Servers check in at all the right times, ensure everything is to your liking, and make you feel valued as a guest without being intrusive. It’s rare to find hospitality executed this consistently.
The food remains outstanding flavorful, well-prepared, and reliable. FireFly is, without exaggeration, a 20 out of 10. It never misses.
Yesterday’s experience was no different: amazing from start to finish. This is a restaurant that understands service, quality, and consistency. Highly recommend.
… moreCandice Matson
All of the staff were super friendly. We definitely felt under dressed. I got the eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon. There wasn’t much hollandaise sauce, so it was a bit dry and the Smoked Salmon was strong. Their potatoes and veggies needed seasoning. My daughter enjoyed her french toast. For basic Brunch, it was pricey. Not everything they offer is on the menu, we had to ask about juice and coffee.
… moreTina Colon
This was a good brunch spot. The food was wonderfully made. Their club sandwich was the best. The French toast was my favorite. The Mimosa was the finishing touch for my breakfast. The waitress was friendly and attentive.
… morePablo G
My wife and I just stayed at the hotel for the second time, and once again Firefly was a highlight of the trip. It’s super convenient since it’s right in the hotel, but more importantly, the food and service were excellent.
MJ was awesome- really friendly, attentive, and always checking in to make sure we were comfortable and taken care of. You can tell he genuinely cares about the guests. Big shoutout to Andy as well — also very friendly, and thanks to him we tried a couple of cocktails that were incredible.
Overall, great vibe, great people, and great food. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in DC.
… moreAnnamarie Nguyen
We ate for dinner on Christmas and was so grateful for MJ and his colleagues. MJ brought amazing energy and his team were all so nice. Food was very good and the Christmas vibes were perfect.
… moreKey Cheatham
Firefly is a cozy little spot that I found on Google and decided to try because it was close to another spot that we were planning on visiting. Firefly is situated in the beautiful neighborhood of DuPont circle ( I think ). It’s small but inviting. The customer service is great. The food is decent. We visited on a Sunday and I thought that we would have full range to the breakfast and brunch menu but that wasn’t the case. However they allowed me to order that American style breakfast which is not normally offered on the weekend. So customer service is 5/5. I gave the food a 4/5 only because nothing was seasoned. However it was served hot and fast. The portion size is decent. But if you like the feeling of being FULL you might wanna go somewhere else. I hope this is helpful.
… moreRakhiya Mohamed
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I can’t say enough about how fantastic Chef Red is! From the start, he was genuinely engaging and offered great suggestions from his new dinner menu. Every dish was a 10/10! The shrimp appetizer, which I usually wouldn’t go for, had the perfect crunch with a sweet-savory glaze—I’d buy the sauce on its own if I could. The lamb chops were hands down the best I’ve ever had—tender, flavorful, and simply incredible.
Andy, our server, was an absolute sweetheart. His attentiveness added a personal touch, and the cozy, Christmas-decorated atmosphere made the place feel like home. The food, the service, and the ambiance were all top-notch, making for an unforgettable experience.
The only slight critique I have is the drink menu. I prefer sweeter drinks, and none of the options quite fit that preference—they leaned more toward the drier side. A few sweeter cocktails and mocktails would make this place perfect. Still, I’m surprised it’s not packed every day—this place is truly a hidden gem!
… moreDani Moore
This place made our short trip to DC amazing!! The service was absolutely outstanding, thanks Andy!!! Every drink we tried was excellent and always had something fun like smoke bubbles or edible butterflies. The ribs were cooked perfectly, juicy and fell right off the bone, definitely try the mambo sauce! And the fries were the best we ever had! Definitely will be back next time we’re in DC!
… moreMackenzie Christopher
I had stayed at the connecting hotel once before and had a wonderful expirence with a group, that I decided to bring a friend for a weekend. Unfortunately this expirence was really bad. We wanted to share truffle fries and a some drinks before going out. While we were in the bar the only other people in there was a small family. Once we sat down it took about 15 minutes for someone to even bring us menus. It then took another 10 for someone to come take our order. Then we spent the whole night witnessing the staff bring the wrong food to the family’s table and coming over and apologizing to them offering them free food over and over and free drinks over and over. We then saw them take our fries to the family’s table and when the family said they did not order them they took the fries back and brought the exact some plate to our table. We got the fries cold and politely asked if they didn’t mind giving us fresh ones. The waiters rolled her eyes at our request and took the plate away. They must have heated them under a lamp or threw them in the microwave because when they brought them back we had the exact same dirty ketchup and a half full dish of fries.
Once again the family was being offered anything to make up for the few mistakes and they comped all the drinks that the family ordered and we had to keep flagging down any server just to have someone come over to attend to us at all. At the end the family leaned over and asked if they comped anything for us because they noticed how we were being treated all night and when we told them no they were completely shocked.
… moreRaymond Sweet
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes to all of it 7 days a week. Staff is lovely and diverse. Very attentive. And service was fast. They e en thought of adding an Easter bunny for Easter. Very nice. Quaint. Not assuming. Not too sterile. It was just right. Had the biscuit benedict. Poached eggs could have been cooked a lot less, but maybe bird flu is a factor. Lovely potatoes I did not expect.
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