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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

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Meatloaf Lunch at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Meatloaf Lunch at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

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The Bottom Line

Lunch entrees range from about $8 to $12, and dinner from about $13 to $24. A soft drink is small, and costs two bucks--but they refill often. Appetizers start at around $6, and desserts are in the $5 to $6 range.

Pros

  • Everything we've tried so far is a thumbs up!

Cons

  • Slightly more expensive for lunch, but worth it.

Description

  • Step into the Rockies as soon as you enter Firebirds--great fireplace, ski lodge feeling, large bar.
  • Service has been very good each time we visited Firebirds.
  • Firebirds has a martini menu ($7 to $8) for those that like specialty martinis.
  • Wine by the glass costs between $5 and $10. Firebirds has private label wines--one red, one white.
  • Focus at Firebirds is on beef, but there are several options for non-beef eaters.
  • The number of items isn't overwhelming, but they offer an ample variety of choices.
  • As of this writing there are locations in Chandler and Peoria. More to come?
  • Firebirds Wood Fired Grill used to be known as Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill.
  • Note: Prices mentioned herein are subject to change without notice.

Guide Review - Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

We've been to Firebirds for lunch twice now, and they'll certainly be seeing us again. We've tried the French Dip ($10), the Meatloaf ($10), the Smokehouse Burger ($9), the Steak Sandwich ($10) and the Artichoke Pizza ($9). We enjoyed them all! Everything at Firebirds tastes fresh and the slaw is great. Portions are plentiful. At first, I was a bit put off by a $9 burger. With a Coke, tax and tip, that makes it a bit pricey for a lunch stop during a work day if you aren't on an expense account. But then I went somewhere that charged $7.50 for a little dry burger on a semi-stale bun, with cole slaw out of the can, and my appreciation for Firebirds was only enhanced!

So far, we've tried two appetizers: crab cakes ($9) and onion rings ($6). You can certainly get my one one appetizer and share at Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill. I'm picky about my crab cakes, and these were great. I enjoy the bed of tortilla slaw that they are served on almost as much as the crab cakes themselves. The onion rings are light and crispy. We shouldn't eat fried foods, but these are too good.

The Apple Crisp ($5.50) has been our only dessert venture at Firebirds. What a treat! Hot apple slices with a fresh puff pastry and vanilla ice cream. Again, two can share.

We're looking forward to our next visit.

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Delicious! Wonderful! Highly recommend!, Member LamborghiniGal

In the interest of fairness, I have only been to Firebird's twice, but each time, it was absolutely wonderful - both the service and the food. Very clean restaurant, appealing atmosphere, and just great food! Love it, and plan on going back. The spinach salad (and dressing) are really, really good. They give you a HEAP of a salad too, and they do NOT go easy on the tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon or egg. Where some other restaurants my ""skimp"" on the other ingredients, Firebird's adds plenty! Yum yum!!!! :-) Beth Raleigh, NC

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