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Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

4.8 (2496)
$30 and under
American
22 Concord Street, Manchester, NH 03101

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Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

4.8
$30 and under
American
Manchester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Firefly Bistro & Bar is a casually upscale American bistro situated in the heart of Manchester"s downtown district. Firefly embraces the concept of comfort dining by offering inspired classic American fare in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Firefly's extensive wine list, craft beer selections, and creative cocktails compliment the time-honored yet innovative creations of Chef David Becker's seasonal menus, which burst with flavors from around the world. The uptown atmosphere is accentuated by downtown hospitality and friendly, professional service.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Becker
  • Private party facilities
    Firefly is the perfect venue for hosting wedding rehearsals, engagement parties, wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, anniversary dinners, and many more of your special occasions. Contact party@fireflynh.com for more information on our semi-private dining room.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Cross street
    near Elm & Lowell Streets
  • Parking details
    Private parking (no charge) in adjacent lot available on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weeknights after 5pm. Weekday lunch: metered parking available on Concord and Vine Streets. Victory Garage (current rate- 75 cents per hour) located less than one block from restaurant entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire.

4.8

4.8
(2496)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Hot spot

  • New Hampshire

    American

  • New Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for brunch

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Healthy

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Hot spot

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Neighborhood gem

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    American

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Firefly American Bistro in New Hampshire is celebrated for its "fantastic service" and "great food," making it a favorite dining spot. Guests rave about the "excellent cocktails" and diverse menu options, including standout dishes like "best caesar salad" and scallop entrees. The atmosphere is lively, with a welcoming staff ensuring memorable experiences.
2,496 Reviews
  1. Bill Gold

    New York City84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch experience at Firefly. Crowded and lively environment with great food, drink and service!!

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  2. Karen

    New Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The homemade tiramisu was excellent! The best we’ve had in a long time.

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  3. Bonnie

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous menu drinks food and service great venue!

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  4. Maureen

    New Hampshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy my experience here! Great food and craft cocktails. Service was fantastic and perfectly paced.

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  5. Peter Gold

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food at Firefly is always reliably good, I just wish their menu showed some signs of change and innovation over the years. Essentially the same for 10 years now. The jam-up of people waiting for a table makes for a noisy and chaotic central part of the restaurant, if the restaurant is going to allow for walk-ins during busy times on busy days then they need a beeper system: "if you don't have a reservation we can't have people waiting inside but take this beeper and have a short walk and we'll beep you when the table is ready" (if they have such a system then they just need to urge people to wait outside - extremely cold days excepted I suppose). Finally based on last night I'd have to say that the specials offered make up for some of that lack of innovation I mentioned above, but at the same time they had very specific flavors with limited appeal (in my view) as opposed to items possibly more widely appealing. Just my view, it's a nice overall restaurant choice, just be prepared to talk loudly with your table mates

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  6. Don

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and menu. Food was fantastic and memorable.

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  7. Peter

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great drinks. A favorite place to eat.

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  8. Lisa

    Exclusive2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were fantastic. I had the homemade corned beef hash and that was amazing

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  9. K

    New Hampshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Honestly the food was tasteless and forgettable. The steak tips were overcooked, like biting into leather, even tho I asked for medium well they skipped right to burnt rubber. The stroganoff tasted terrible and cheap too. The only highlight was the hand-cut parmesan fries. The next day we went to Chick-fil-A and commented how that was better food. Waste of a crisp Benjamin, will not be returning.

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  10. sue

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappointed with Firefly. You can’t go wrong. Great ambience. I’ve never had anything I did not like.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    David Becker
  • Private party facilities
    Firefly is the perfect venue for hosting wedding rehearsals, engagement parties, wedding showers, baby showers, birthday parties, retirement parties, anniversary dinners, and many more of your special occasions. Contact party@fireflynh.com for more information on our semi-private dining room.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Cross street
    near Elm & Lowell Streets
  • Parking details
    Private parking (no charge) in adjacent lot available on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as weeknights after 5pm. Weekday lunch: metered parking available on Concord and Vine Streets. Victory Garage (current rate- 75 cents per hour) located less than one block from restaurant entrance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Some dishes come in very generous portions, guests report the chicken pasta as enough for three, and desserts like the ice-cream sundae are notably large.

Sunday brunch is a guest favorite, Firefly serves weekend brunch (Sat–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm) and several reviewers praise the brunch experience.

Yes, Firefly offers a dedicated Gluten Sensitive Menu and labelled gluten-free mains, plus plant-based choices and gluten-free brunch sides; staff also accommodate gluten allergies.

Yes, Firefly is frequently chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests calling it perfect for a date night and praising its cozy atmosphere and drinks program.

Yes, Firefly offers outdoor seating: guests have dined on the patio and under an outdoor tent, sometimes enjoying live music.

Firefly is a casually upscale, warm bistro with exposed brick and an industrial‑rustic bar; it's cozy and date‑night friendly, though it can feel lively or a bit loud at peak times, and the patio brings live music on occasion.

Yes, Firefly supports gluten-sensitive requests (they have a dedicated Gluten Sensitive Menu) and guests report staff take care with strict food allergies; many guests also note special-occasion requests when booking via OpenTable.

Smart casual, polished but relaxed; many guests treat Firefly as a spot to dress up a touch for anniversaries and special celebrations.

The go-go bread is a recurring favorite, it appears on the menu and multiple guests single it out as a must-have starter.

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Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

4.8
$30 and under
American
Manchester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
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