Firefly Restaurant

Given that there are only a handful of previous current reviews, I think this is a local conspiracy to ensure that you, you out of town city slicker loading up your import car with «discounted» designer outlet clothing, don’t actually realize this place is here. This is a local place, with all the fun that implies.
Start with the three guys at the bar arguing over Trump’s chances. Hard to say which was louder– their discussion or their Hawaiian shirts. If I lived here, I’d probably be hanging out with these guys before too long.
The bartender was also our waiter. The service was relaxed, competent and friendly.
The poutine… well, Rule #1 is thou shalt not use anything but actual cheese curd if thou plan on calling thy dish poutine. But, you know, absolution can be obtained for a price. The excellent gravy offset the mozzarella, and the fries themselves were good.
The burger was absolutely outstanding — big, juicy, full of flavor .The Moroccan Chicken special was pronounced good, and the fish and chips had a satisfyingly crunchy crust.
Swtichback and the Shed on tap… plus whatever the Hawaiian fraternity was having. Nice selection of art on the walls, brightly painted and welcoming inside. Check it out!

Great local watering hole with daily specials, love the burger, any of the salads and the «Rachael.» Watch out, the spicy buffalo wings are Really Spicy. Bloody mary yummy too.

Why I didn’t heed the reviews here is a mystery. I should have known better. First I had the French onion soup. It was the worst I’ve ever had. Totally tasteless. My husband had the chili, which was bland, as well. We regretted putting our entire order in all at once. Had we waited, we could have made our escape after the soup and chili.
My husband had the pasta carbonara, which was edible. I had the fish and chips. As soon as I cut the fish a very strong odor emitted from it. The coleslaw was tasteless. The fries were edible.
Service was eh. Luckily we had a
certificate, which helped cut their very high prices for pretty meager portions. Our waitress told us they usually attach an 18% gratuity to those certificates. She was lucky to get ten percent. Nowhere on the certificate did it state anything about a mandatory 18% gratuity. Nor was it posted anywhere in the restaurant/​bar.
I should have paid better attention to the reviews. I learned.

Mediocre food at best.
Rude service that turned out to be the owner himself.
Lots of better options in Manchester