Firefly Tapas Kitchen and Bar

Neighborhood hang out for us… Great tapas! Love the varieties, love the panoramic view of the entire Las Vegas skyline… Friendly staff… Very accommodating and love love love the fresh food and quick service. The host/​hostess have always been very attentive and sit us by the floor to ceiling windows so we can enjoy the great scenery

It’s kind of sad that each of Firefly’s locations have had issues with the health department and shut down at some point. it definitely tells you something about the company itself and the way they run their business.
Although I’ve enjoyed many times at each of the locations in the past with their yummy sangria and unique tapas, I’m honestly surprised that they still manage to get good business in the locations that remain open, or that they reopened for that matter.
I give two stars based on some good past experiences but I’ll be weary to ever return again.

I love this place. I would give it 5 stars, but feel the big bar area is a little sterile. The view and the food make up for this. So its a minor observation…
I come here 4 times a year as my family lives down the street in Horizon Ridge. I like the Paradise location too (more atmospheric)…
The Menu is big filled with tapas and a few entrées. Great prices too. Great Red Sangria.
Tapas are all a good size so you can get about three per person and share. You will all be satisfied.
The stuffed dates with machengo cheese are always one of the firsts.
Any of the skewers are awesome, especially the filet. Tender and juicy.
Warm Spinach salad-​yum.
I had a pepper an sausage Spanish dish (can’t remember name-​but exceptional!)
Pitchers of Sangria on Happy hour are awesome-​strong and cheap!
The Italian Beef mini sandwiches were right outta Chicago. Garlic and drippings soaked bread-​tender beef and hot giardinare-​mouth happiness.
I like this place because we have always had good food, great drinks and stellar service. I like that its near home too. Makes me happy thinking about it! If you are in the area-​have some apps for me!
Can’t wait for May-​my next trip out and Firefly is on tap!

I know exactly which bartender John S is talking about, and honestly Stephanie has always been nothing but an exceptional bartender– attentive, sociable and efficient.
I sit at the bar almost every time I come in, and enjoy that much more than the tables, actually. The staff is chatty, friendly and always mindful of guests.
Must haves: Everything is great. but especially the Bacon wrapped dates, Apple and Manchego salad, and the Banana Nutella dessert.
To that particular reviewer: Spending the bulk of your review attacking a person’s looks makes your point invalid and as useful as a c*ck flavored lollipop. Frankly, you shouldn’t return– you can keep your pennies to yourself.

Horrible bartender. Some Bridgette Nielson wannabe who spends her whole night peering into the mirror behind the bar rather than pay attention to or serve customers. With only 7 people at the bar, «Bridgette”(aka Stephanie) took 5 – 10 minutes to refill empty drinks and never noticed on her own that people needed additional libations. While the food was typical high quality Firefly fare, the horrible bartender Bridgette (Stephanie) has ensures this location will never get another penny from me or the 3 people I was with.

The fly-​tie cocktail is quite tasty!
SHINY! I thought this place was gonna be a fancible place to eat some foodstuffs, and I wasn’t wrong. Capt’n Mal though, would have felt out of place. It was not a place for Brown coats to unite.
No, this establishment is a tapas bar and noshery. A place where the local color hangs out and the wait staff was attentive, but not overly so. We did have to wait a mite over 7 minutes once seated for our busboy (not waiter) to come out and deliver water to us, and tell us our waiter was coming to take our order soon.
You won’t find any «tonic» here, but some very finely made cocktails, I had the Fly-​tie and was quite happy with the libation, their dirty bloody mary met with approval too. I enjoyed their vegi & pork empanadas, and while this is tapas, I did expect more than 2 on each plate, however they were quite delightful. However the best was yet to come: The desert — Banana Nutella sandwiches were absolutely delicious — ORDER THESE.
Now for the reason this was not a 4 star review:
The place was dirty. We were sat along the back wall, in one of the banquet seats with tables and chairs opposing. There was foodstuff on the ground all around the table, in the seat next to mine. It was unappealing. I get that Brunch on Sunday might be busy, but at 1:30 pm, your busser should have taken care of it. If not, don’t sit a party amid this, when there’s food that is languishing, being crushed into the concrete. It’s kind of. repulsive. This was brought up to the manager –after the bill was paid. I was not looking for compensation.

Great ambience. Love the red walls and fake candle lit tables. The server (wish I remembered his name) was so great. He was warm and friendly. The server gave us tasters of the sangria which I ended up ordering two glasses. Yum. The food was above average. Overall this place was great and glad to find it. Seems like a fun place go come to for brunch with the girls and drink sangria.

Looking for something off the Vegas strip that is still fun and tasty? Firefly is a pretty nice stop worth coming by if you have a car.
Firefly is located on the second floor of a small plaza. We made a reservation on a Friday for a party of 5 – 6 around 8:30PM without too much trouble the morning of. We did get a note that it would be tough to make reservations later on at night as it became more popular.
The décor is red and a little darker — definitely giving it a more intimate feel. On the right side of the restaurant is the bar area and seemed much more relaxed than the left side which was a bit more open and had a small area for the band. On certain days (again, we came on a Friday), there was a live band playing salsa/​bossa nova music and even two dancers that really made the area fun to be around and they were fairly responsive to the crowd. Great touch.
One thing you have to get when you come here is the sangria which supposedly is set for a few days before serving. It’s fruity in flavor yet is not overly sweet overbearing. It’s one of the better sangrias I’ve had in the world and definitely worth a pitcher. The tapas themselves are also pretty good. The bacon-​covered dates were not too shabby with the sauce taking the limelight. I also had the spicy beef salad which came with slices of filet mignon and was surprisingly actually spicy. The included bread also was good and came with an aioli type sauce. Costs range from $ 5 – 15 and are mostly tapas style dishes although there are a few bigger dishes like paella if you’re interested. We also had the tres leche chocolate cake which was interesting. Although it wasn’t exactly mouth-​watering, the concept was interesting and made for a nice cleanse after a much more salty meal.
One small unfortunate part of the experience was that the service was a little slow. There was only one waiter on our side that probably didn’t help the situation as the restaurant got more crowded. There was a separate server for water though which was plentiful.
One last little note is that Firefly is on the second floor of a building that is on a small hilly area, making for a nice view of a seemingly faraway strip in the background

This tapas bar and restaurant off the Strip, is definitely a hidden Vegas gem. My friends and I came into Vegas on Friday, and decided to check this place out. Prices are fantastic and range from an average of $ 5 to $ 10 per tapa dish. I ordered the bacon-​wrapped dates stuffed with almonds. Bacon-​wrapped dates are one of my favorite tapas, so the almond was definitely a different texture than what I was used to, but still tasty. In addition, I got the veggie empanadas, which were quite savory. I was saddened that there were only two of those on the plate. My table ordered a pitcher of sangria for $ 28, which was a steal. Firefly also has some affordable desserts, and so I shared the chocolate tres leches cake with a friend, and was more than happy with its taste and texture – not too sweet, and not too runny.
I am not sure about other nights, but definitely on Fridays, it can be quite loud with the live band, so be prepared to use your outdoor voice inside. Service can be slow when they get busy, their only downfall. The band, Space to Pace, plays light salsa music every week. After seeing one of the waiters dance with a hostess, I really wish I knew how to salsa dance (note to self: take some salsa lessons). I love Latin music, especially the classics like, «Oye Como Va» and «Guantanamera,» which they both played, and so it was truly a treat to be there that night to listen and clap along with the band, as well as enjoy tasty, inexpensive food with great company. This will definitely be a go-​to spot every time I go to Vegas.

Still have yet to find a bad thing on the menu.
Love the tapas concept.
Love sharing food.
Love their sangria!
If you are still a bit skeptical about trying Firefly, live a little dangerously, you will not be disappointed!
For added enjoyment, check out their weekend brunch!
Everything we tried was a little taste of heaven.

Great selections of food! Great selection of beer & drink :)
We ordered: fries (good), bacon dates (good), mussels (best), pulpos-​octopus (salty!!!), and steak& mushroom skewer (didn’t cook well).
Our waiter was really hard to find whenever I needed him… the service was little slow even though we went for early dinner after work…

I have heard numerous reports that I HAD to go to Firefly while in Vegas. I hadn’t made it in until my last visit.
I have to say, the service was great, the bus boys always kept our waters filled and table cleared, but holy crap– THE FOOD.
We had 6 different tapas plates. Everything from tetilla dip, meatballs, green apple & machego salad, ceviche, machego mac n cheese, and stuffed dates. Single handedly the best meal I have had in the last few months. It enabled us to try all kinds of cuisine without having to dine in different restaurants.
The other things that made it so great were the sparkling sangria (a little too much ice, made it hard to drink but it was still great) and for dessert– Banana & Nutella on toast.
I could have taken the Nutella home to-​go.
All in all, great experience. I know there are 3 locations, but I think this is easily the best one.

Honestly I think this is the new date spot for me and the BF. The atmosphere here is very cool, lounge-​y, and romantic. So far everything we have tried on the menu we have liked… The fries, skewers, empanadas… They have this great salad made from green apples with cheese and almonds (super yum) and the gelato trio. (Note: these are the highlights ie our fav’s)
I have tried a couple of the mixed drinks and they were good, but i think i will try the sangria on our next visit. I think the pricing is reasonable $ 4 – 10 each plate depending on what you order.
I would recommend this place to friends and I will definitely be back. The only thing that sucks is the parking! (But if you read any of the tips or other reviews you already know that and the set-​up is a little awkward but the amazing views make up for it!)

I guess I’m finally a local, because after 7.5 years in Vegas, I ate at a Firefly. I don’t know how I’ve missed it, as it’s been super popular. But, finally had lunch at this one. It was good, but I was not overly impressed. This is a 3.5 star review. I can’t go up to 4, but it was a good lunch.
The bread was warm and had a nice compound butter with it. I don’t eat olives, but there were olives as well. Good bread service, and it was nice to dip in the tomato sauce later in the meal.
The wife got the tomato soup with the brie grilled cheese. I don’t usually like tomato soup, but I wanted to try it. The soup needed salt (something a lot of dishes lacked) and the grilled cheese was not grilled enough. It too was on the bland side. The adult fish sticks were overly done. They were either burnt or the recipe calls for them to be fried too long. Also, the spicy tartar sauce was lacking in heat.
The shrimp tempura was a winner, although I didn’t care for the sauce. They are large and the tempura breading was good, not ridiculously thick as tempura can be. Also, it adhered to the shrimp well. This dish is served with tempura fried green onions and carrots, which were great.
The meatballs were solid. The parmesan kind of melts into a blanket on the top, making it difficult to remove one meatball from the dish without taking all the cheese with you.
The ham and cheese croquettes were winners. I will order this dish again, and maybe 2 of it. Perfectly fried (as opposed to the fish sticks) and a nice tangy sauce.
The manchego mac n cheese has been built up. I’ve heard about it from several diners. And, it largely lived up to its reputation. I liked the peppers on top, they tasted to me like peppadews. This is something we will do at home when we make mac n cheeses.
All in all, glad I went, and I certainly will return.

I had heard lots of good things about Firefly, so my friend and I decided to check it out on a Monday during happy hour (which is from 3 – 6 everyday).
They have a very large menu and lots of things to try. Here is a list of things we got–
Stuffed Dates — [bacon-​wrapped, smoked almond, red wine reduction, blue cheese] These were highly recommended on Unilocal,so I tired them and yummy! I loved them. They had a great sweet and savory taste going on. I absolutely loved the crunch of the almond as you bite in to the date.
Stuffed Peppers — [Spanish piquillo peppers, fresh mozzarella, garlic cream cheese, tomato sauce] I enjoyed these as well. They had crunchy onion strings on top which add really good texture that the soft pepper and cheese needed.
Baked Tetilla — [roasted tomato and tetilla cheese fondue with chorizo, toasts] This I really would not order again. Just was not my favorite. It had an off taste and the toasts were not toasty, but soggy from being placed in the cheese.
Ham & Cheese Croquetas — [serrano ham & manchego cheese] This was one of my favorite items of the night. The breading was light and crunchy and the filling was wonderful. Little bits of ham and melty cheese! Mmmmm… my mouth waters now just thinking about them!
Chicken & Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms — As far as stuffed mushrooms go they were good, but I don’t think i’d order them again. Nothing that special about them.
Steak & Mushroom Skewers — [Grilled filet with a roasted garlic cream & red wine reduction] We got these cooked medium rare and oh boy they were so yummy. The steak and mushrooms were cooked perfectly. Dipped in the sauce it was pure heaven on a stick! I’d for sure order these again!
I also had the sparkling sangria. Which was a very reasonable price due to happy hour and very refreshing.
Now for the service and atmosphere part of the evening– I got there around 4:45pm. It seems to be the shift change time cause there was a slew of employees walking by my table clocking into a computer or gathering their stuff and clocking out. The kitchen is open-​style, but where my table was, I felt like the three waiters who were waiting for their orders were just standing there staring at me. It made me feel very uncomfortable. I think they should have their employees clocking in and out at some other place and not in clear view of customers. At first the service was fast, but as they got busier, they got slower. It took about 10 minutes to refill my friend’s soda and even refill the water.
I had read on their Unilocal page that it was not a place for children, yet there were two different couples that brought toddlers and a newborn baby. I feel that the review is correct and that it is not a place for children. I go to a place like this because it is an adult environment. This is not Applebees! I do not want to hear little billy banging his fork over at the next table. If they don’t have a kids menu you should not bring your children.
Overall I really enjoyed Firefly! I totally would go back again. But maybe i’ll ask to be seated at a table not so close to the kitchen.

Just as delicious as I remember.
I wrote a review for the other Firefly location on Paradise, but what the hell I’ll write another one for this location: D
I went with 4 other people to dine here for lunch, since I heard dinner is always packed. and plus we were busy at night anyway. So when we got there at like 2 PM or something, EMPTY. Ok, like 5 other tables were there, but otherwise EMPTY! Which is great for us, no wait for table and barely any for food.
We got:
— Fries
— Skewered ahi
— Ham and cheese croquettes
— Manchego mac and cheese
— Albondigas
— Tuna Tartare
— Chorizo clams
— Fish sticks
— Stuffed mushrooms
+ Complimentary bread
Between the 5 of us, this was the perfect amount of food. We actually got like 3 plates of bread and the honey butter because it was SO GOOD. And so free. I would recommend ALL of the above items, especially the ahi and tuna tartare. and. just. all of them. And more.

OMG! This is my Go To Happy Hour bar!
Love Love Love Stephanie the bartender! She’s amazing! She create’s incredibly delicious drinks! Tell her what you like and be amazed!
I have yet to find a bad Tapas dish! They are all so scrumdiddlyumptious!!!
The free bread and butter are irresistible!
This place can get very busy during the evenings but Happy Hour is nearly dead in there and my favorite time to visit!

Refer to my review of Firefly on Paradise:
This is my favorite location of the three in the valley. It’s a nice open space (mostly because of the floor-​to-​ceiling windows) and I think it’s a great spot for big groups (although the SW location does have a very nice private room). We have done several gatherings at this location for 8 – 10 people and the space and staff are accomodating. The parking is a little tricky, just like their Paradise location, but they also have valet on busy evenings (I haven’t really decided whether this is a good or bad thing).
During one particular visit late last year, my colleagues and I reserved a table for 11 and were informed that each person had to spend a certain amount of money or a set menu had to be created. Not cool. I knew that most of us would likely spend a decent amount of money (our bills have typically been $ 30 – 40 each), but we didn’t want to force others to spend the same amount. Anyway, I haven’t run into this problem again because now I always make reservations for ten and play it by ear (you always have one or two friends that don’t show up).

I’m a big fan of Spanish tapas. You can get many different small plates of different kinds of food — what’s there not to like? Just like their Paradise location, this place is crazy-​busy. Parking was impossible so we resorted to valet. This spot was like a revolving door of restaurants — business was bad for them but I think Firefly is here to stay which is really good news.
We got the stuffed dates, tomato bread with manchego cheese, Firefly fries, ham & cheese croquetas and filet mignon sliders. Had a great dinner here as usual. Seriously, you can get whatever’s on the menu and you can’t go wrong. The only thing that I wasn’t too happy about was that they don’t have lobster escargot but it’s on the menu. I was told they use scallops instead of losbter. So, shouldn’t it be scallop escargot then? The bread they use for the tomato bread is quite thin making it soggy after a few minutes. Normally, authentic Spanish restaurants would use thick slices of bread.
But anyway, banana Nutella sandwiches saved the evening. Hooray!
This is a tapas bar so expect noise… sometimes, a lot of it. Service is mediocre. But I guarantee, the food is good.

Brought the GF during the middle of the week and found that place to user than expected but we had not problems with getting a quick table from the hostesses. Pretentious hostesses I might add that having never been to Firefly I was hoping that was not a sign of things to come. Thankfully it was not as the remainder of the experience was outstanding.
The atomo was comfortable and their were all kinds of people dressed in all different styles enjoying themselves.
Our waiter, Carlos was awesome and explained the menu and offered up his own suggestion on what to get. Carlos’s selection did not disappoint. Unlike the first tapas joint I went to where I got to put check marks on a menu sheet, I had to remember everything that we wanted to eat each time Carlos came by. This can increase in difficulty after many glasses of sangria.
Give the bacon wrapped dates and lobster escargot a shot, I really enjoyed them.
Looking forward to stuffing my face again in the future.