FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room

American Restaurants in Charlottesville, Virginia

4.4 (979)

CategoryAmerican Restaurants Β· Bar, Event venue, Family restaurant, Restaurant
Address1304 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
StreetEast Market Street
AreaCharlottesville, Virginia
Phone(434) 202-1050
Google rating 4.4 (979)
SourceGoogle Maps and public records Β· listed Oct 17, 2026

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday11 am–9 pm
Wednesday11 am–9 pm
Thursday11 am–9 pm
Friday11 am–10 pm
Saturday11 am–10 pm
Sunday11 am–4 pm

About FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room

FIREFLY is a one-of-a-kind family-friendly Restaurant + Game Room, proudly serving the Charlottesville area. We’re a queer-owned, woman-owned business committed to fostering a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community!

We serve grass-fed beef burgers, chicken sandwiches, and more, plus tons of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Local beer and cider on tap, craft cocktails, wine, and bottles/cans to go. Indoor and outdoor dining. Reservations recommended for in person dining.

Geeks Who Drink trivia Tuesdays at 7pm, plus regular Bingo, Karaoke, Drag Shows, Pride Happy Hour, Green Drinks, and much more! We're also a great spot to rent for your private party or event such as birthdays, wedding rehearsal dinners, and more!

How FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room compares with other american restaurants in Charlottesville

Before you go

  • Ask about allergens when you order: US food law names nine major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy and sesame), and kitchens can tell you which dishes contain them.
  • Restaurant inspection results are kept by the city or county health department; many publish them online or post the latest grade at the door.
  • For table service a tip of 15–20% is customary; at counter-service places tipping is optional.

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Adriana Dean 4 months ago

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR AMAZING FOOD AND A GREAT ATMOSPHERE GO HERE!!! It is not a chain and you won't experience chain flavor or ambience. It's a whole vibe. This place is amazing. It's the exact type of place I've dreamed about opening. We were there Friday evening. People were enjoying happy hour and camaraderie, children were excited and playing the games with their parents. I loved the fun positive energy. The nonalcoholic beverage menu was on point. Our food was AWESOME and came out quick! (We did arrive in the knick of time bc it got busy fast.) I had the black and blue burger, my aunt had the chicken philly and my daughter had chicken bites and Mac n cheese. We also started with the chips and dip. You get to choose from one of 3 dips and they were cool enough to bring us out a second dip we wanted to try. We were in town for my aunt's Dr's appointment 2 hours and 45 minutes away from home. The whole drive home I kept saying how pleased I was with the restaurant and service. It's a good feeling spending hard earned money on a WORTHWHILE experience. Service was great and attentive. Our server was Riley (I'm 99% sure her name was Riley) she was informative and made us at ease w

Erin Norton-Lannen 6 months ago

We are from out of town and have visited Firefly twice as it's within walking distance of where we're staying. Everything we've tried has been fresh and delicious - my wife said she will be dreaming about the smoky chicken sandwich when we go home. I got the BLT and found it excellent. We also tried the tater tot sundae, mainly out of curiosity - it was surprisingly good! I also really enjoyed the mango sour mocktail. Some mocktails are overly sweet, this one was more balanced. Service was excellent both visits, and from what I observed it looks like a very friendly local spot. Would recommend.

Christina Nolte 6 months ago

Stopped at Firefly while passing through town and had a great experience. We sat outside with our pup, ordered at the bar, and the staff brought everything out to usβ€”including a water bowl for our dog, which was such a thoughtful touch. The service was 5 stars, hands down. Some of the nicest, most welcoming staff we’ve come across while traveling. For food, we ordered the Chicken Wonton Nachos, Chicken Sandwich with sweet potato fries (highly recommend), Buffalo Wings, plus kids meals (chicken tenders with tots and mac & cheese with tots), and everything hit the spot. The sweet tea alone was a reminder that the South just does it better. The Chicken Wonton Nachos in particular were a standoutβ€”super unique and really flavorful. Allmenus We didn’t stay long or play any games since we were just looking for a quick bite, but the atmosphere seemed fun and like a place we’d definitely hang out longer next time. Huge bonus for us: we were able to park our truck and travel trailer on Meade Ave. Anyone traveling with a camper knows how rare that is outside of grocery stores or fast food stops. Great food, incredible service, very dog-friendly, and super convenient for travelers. We’d abso

Michael Callihan 6 months ago

What a gem! Nice retro game atmosphere where you can play pinball, fooseball, Donkey Kong, Malaga, chess, and many board games while you enjoy lunch or dinner. Nice selection of appetizers, burgers, salads and sides. The sound of quarter change machine brought back a flood of memories! Nice and relaxing place to spend the evening.

Tnv Edited 6 months ago

Have been here a couple of times for the Tuesday trivia. There are usually 7-8 rounds in the trivia and fun vibes! They also have a bunch of boardgames and arcade games to go along with your hangout. Aaaaand its a very lovely open minded place. Now about the food! I do love a good meat burger, but what I love more is a greaaaaat vegan imitation meat. I dont know there is something about the true quality of food that it reveals. There is no spectacular pork or beef or chicken fat to hide behind. You have to get the texture and flavour right with SKILLS. Soooooo when I say I love the food here, I mean they absolutely nailed the vegan burger and hence I will trust anything they make!!! I have attached some pretty zoomed in pics of the burger so that you can see how amazing it really is! Side note: loved the side soup as well. 🫠🫠🫠🫠

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Frequently asked questions

Where is FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room located?

FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room is at 1304 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Use the β€œOpen in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room?

FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room is listed as an american restaurant and is also tagged on Google as bar, event venue, family restaurant.

What are the hours of FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room?

Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11 am–9 pm; Wednesday: 11 am–9 pm; Thursday: 11 am–9 pm; Friday: 11 am–10 pm; Saturday: 11 am–10 pm; Sunday: 11 am–4 pm. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–4 pm.

What is the phone number of FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room?

You can call FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room at (434) 202-1050.

How is FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room rated on Google?

FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 979 reviews.

Does FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room have a website?

Yes, the website of FIREFLY Restaurant + Game Room is fireflycville.com (linked on this page).

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