Firefly American Bistro & Bar Menu
Firefly American Bistro & Bar is a charming cocktail bar offering a variety of New American dishes in Manchester, NH. With a range of options including pescatarian and vegan choices, the menu caters to a diverse set of diners. Standout starters like crispy brussels sprouts with goat cheese foam and low country shrimp & grits showcase the culinary excellence of the establishment. The cozy ambiance and attentive service make for a delightful dining experience. Reviews praise the delectable smoked seafood chowder, buttermilk fried pork chop, and pistachio tiramisu. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner spot or a place to enjoy happy hour specials, Firefly American Bistro & Bar has something for everyone. Visit for a memorable meal with friends or family.
Starters
go-go bread
warm garlic bread with gorgonzola fondue
crispy brussels sprouts
goat cheese foam, pomegranate molasses, smoked sea salt
calamari
delicately fried, with your choice of either sweet & spicy thai chili sauce or zesty marinara
low country shrimp & grits
tiger prawns, andouille sausage, stone-ground white corn grits with pineland farms sharp cheddar
caprese
hot house tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, balsamic, olive oil, sel gris
grilled shrimp tacos
soft flour tortillas, napa cabbage, avocado, pickled onions, crema, queso fresco
daily soup
always engaging, never mundane; please ask your server
smoked seafood chowder
finished with sherry and cream
tomato soup
with pecorino romano & cream
Soups
Salads & Bowls
house
field greens, tomatoes, carrots, radicchio, red onion, choice of dressing
caesar
crisp romaine, aged reggiano, rustic croutons, house-made dressing, parmesan crisp
spinach and fried goat cheese
sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, marinated olives, toasted pine nuts, sweet tomato dressing
cobb
greens, chicken, avocado, cucumber, smoked bacon, tomato, bleu cheese, hard-boiled egg
super bowl
quinoa, brown rice, baby kale, chick peas, avocado, feta cheese (real or vegan), chia seeds, lemon tahini dressing
alamo bowl
warm brown rice & quinoa, black bean and corn succotash, romaine, charred tomato salsa, cheddar, avocado, pickled onions, crema, and crunchy corn tortilla crisps
noodle bowl
buckwheat soba noodles, carrots, scallions, cucumbers, edamame, and napa cabbage with fresh mint, lime, and peanuts in a sesame ginger dressing
add to any salad...
caprese ciabatta
vine ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, and aged balsamic on grilled ciabatta
Xiomara's classic chicken sandwich
grilled chicken on a brioche bun with avocado, bacon, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, & tomato
french onion grilled cheese
grilled sourdough with cheddar, swiss, and caramelized onion jam, served with au jus
tuna sandwich
solid white albacore on honey wheat, with lettuce and tomato
chicken caesar wrap
marinated chicken, romaine, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing in a tomato herb wrap
avocado club wrap
turkey, avocado, bacon, tomato, ranch dressing, in a spinach tortilla
firefly BLT
smoked bacon, crisp leaf lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, on toasted white bread with chipotle mayonnaise
impossible burger
6oz plant-based patty, on a brioche roll, with lettuce, tomato, onion
firefly burger
half a pound, on a brioche roll, with lettuce, tomato, and onion
Sandwiches & Such
Land
murray's chicken
all-natural & certified humane statler chicken breast, cauliflower cheddar latke, garlicky broccolini, beer cheese sauce, with north country smokehouse tasso
boneless beef short rib
slow roasted in a thick concoction of guinness, rosemary, and root vegetables, served on a bed of risotto
buttermilk fried pork chops
over cheddar grits with pork belly, peppercorn gravy, & broccolini
grilled steak tips
marinated sirloin tips, sautéed onions and mushrooms, homestyle mashed potatoes, fresh vegetable
steak frites
eight ounce, dry-rubbed flat iron steak with house-made steak sauce and parmesan steak fries with garlic aioli
eggplant napoleon
breaded eggplant, roasted tomatoes, spinach, and asiago, with balsamic glaze, parmesan crisp
filet mignon
(eight ounce) cabernet demi glace, homestyle mashed potatoes, and asparagus
pan-seared sea scallops
applewood smoked bacon, wilted spinach, roasted garlic cream, jasmine rice
lobster and grilled corn risotto
with hot house tomatoes, lemon thyme butter, parmesan reggiano
grilled salmon
on a bed of roasted brussels sprouts and shiitake mushrooms, with fresh peach salsa and queso fresco
fish 'n chips
beer battered local whitefish and french fries, with cole slaw and tartar sauce
shrimp stir fry
over jasmine rice with assorted summer vegetables and a sesame ginger sauce
Sea
Pasta & Noodles
grilled chicken farfalle
marinated chicken breast, crisp pancetta, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, with bowtie pasta in a basil peso cream
mac and cheese
cheddar cheese sauce, topped with cracker crumbs
pad thai
pan-fried tofu, bean sprouts, bell peppers, and scallions, tossed in a sweet & spicy sauce, garnished with peanuts and cilantro
bourbon street fettuccine
blackened shrimp, crawfish, and andouille sausage with tomatoes and green onions in a spicy cajun cream sauce
beef stroganoff
braised beef, mushrooms, and onions, sour cream beef gravy, over egg noodles
