Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is one of the more popular restaurant chains in North Carolina. Their specialties include prime rib steaks, aged rib eye, and seafood.
This place has become a go-to for many diners because of the great food, professional wait staff, and great ambiance.
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starters | ||
| Lobster Spinach Queso | A spicy blend of lobster, baby spinach, tomatoes and pepper jack cheese with tri-colored tortilla chips. | $9.95 |
| Bleu Cheese Chips | House fried Yukon Gold potatoes topped with bleu cheese sauce. | $7.25 |
| Seared Ahi Tuna | Fresh Ahi tuna seared medium rare. Sliced and served with a mango salad and spicy mustard sauce. | $12.95 |
| Ranch Rings | Buttermilk-battered with pepper panko bread crumbs served with roasted garlic ranch dressing. | $6.95 |
| Coconut Shrimp | Tempura-battered fried shrimp served with tortilla slaw and a mango habañero chutney. | $9.95 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | With black bean salsa, roasted corn, smoked cheddar and pepper jack cheese served with salsa and sour cream. | $8.25 |
| Crab Cakes | Jumbo lump crabmeat, Old Bay® Seasoning rolled in panko bread crumbs. Served with tortilla slaw and mango habanero chutney. | $11.35 |
| Firebirds Chicken Tortilla Soup | Chicken simmered in a tomato and cheese broth, garnished with julienne tortillas, sour cream, diced tomatoes and green onions. | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Salads | ||
| Add to any salad: wood grilled chicken $4.00, wood grilled salmon $5.00, wood grilled tenderloin $8.00 seared tuna $8.00. | ||
| Mixed Greens | With diced tomatoes, sugar roasted pecans, cilantro-lime vinaigrette. | $6.55 |
| Caesar | With shaved Reggiano cheese and chile dusted croutons. | $6.75 |
| Firebirds BLT | Chopped lettuce, tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, roasted garlic ranch dressing. | $6.95 |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | Iceberg & Romaine, corn chips, tomatoes, shredded cabbage, garlic bleu cheese dressing. | $10.95 |
| Crab Cake Salad | Jumbo lump crab cakes, mixed greens, julienne tortillas, tomatoes, cilantro-lime vinaigrette. | $12.95 |
| Spinach Salad | Spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, eggs, applewood-smoked bacon, balsamic vinaigrette. | $8.35 |
| Colorado Chicken Salad | Mixed greens with grilled chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, sugar roasted pecans, dried cranberries and green apples. Tossed with a raspberry chipotle vinaigrette. | $10.95 |
| Fried Chicken Salad | Mixed baby greens, tomatoes, carrots, jicama and honey mustard dressing. Topped with tempura-battered fried chicken tenders | $10.95 |
| Grilled Tenderloin Salad | Grilled and sliced beef tenderloin over a bed of mixed greens tossed with bleu cheese crumbles, diced tomatoes and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. | $12.95 |
| Soup & Salad | Chicken tortilla soup or soup of the day served with your choice of a small Mixed Greens, Caesar or BLT salad. | $9.25 |
| Firebirds Soup of the Day | ||
| Steak & Potato | Monday | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Black Bean | Tuesday | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Smoked Tomato Bisque | Wednesday | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Southwest Potato | Thursday | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Navy Bean | Friday | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Beef Chili | Saturday | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Chicken Corn Chowder | Sunday | $4.35 - $5.35 |
| Lunch Specialties | ||
| Add a mixed greens salad for $3.95 add a firebirds blt or caesar salad for $4.35. | ||
| Sesame Encrusted Salmon | With ginger mustard aioli, Parmesan mashed potatoes, fried spinach. | $13.25 |
| Wood Grilled Salmon | Choice of Parmesan mashed potatoes or baked potato and fresh vegetables. | $12.95 |
| Buffalo Meatloaf | Sautéed mushroom gravy, Parmesan mashed potatoes, spiced pecan green beans. | $10.95 |
| Aspen Sirloin | 7 oz. center-cut, Certified Angus Beef sirloin, lightly seasoned and wood grilled. | $12.95 |
| Pecan Crusted Trout | Topped with cilantro peach salsa, served with tortilla slaw. | $10.95 |
| Firebirds Chicken Pasta | Chile Asiago cream sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, green onions, tomatoes. | $9.35 |
| Cilantro-Grilled Chicken Breast | Smoked tomato jack cheese sauce, Parmesan mashed potatoes. | $9.75 |
| Baby Back Ribs | Half rack of slow roasted baby back ribs basted with java bbq sauce, steak fries, cider slaw. | $10.95 |
| Burgers & Sandwiches | ||
| Add a mixed greens salad for $3.95 add a firebirds blt or caesar salad for $4.35. Firebirds is proud to serve 100% certified angus beef burgers. All sandwiches are served with your choice of seasoned steak fries or cider slaw. | ||
| French Dip | Shaved roast beef piled high on a toasted baguette, served with steak fries and cider slaw. | $12.95 |
| Cheeseburger | Made in-house with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion. | $9.95 |
| Durango Burger | Chile spiced, Pepper Jack cheese, pickles, fried onion rings, roasted garlic ranch dressing. | $10.65 |
| Smokehouse Burger | BBQ sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, shredded cheddar and diced red onion. | $10.55 |
| Smokehouse Chicken | BBQ sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, shredded cheddar and diced red onion. | $10.45 |
| Steak Sandwich | Delmonico cut, wood grilled and topped with lettuce, tomato and onion. | $10.95 |
| Turkey Club | Jalapeno corn bread, roasted red pepper mayo, cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato. | $8.95 |
| Wood Fired Grill | ||
| Add a mixed greens salad for $3.95, add a firebirds blt or caesar salad for $4.35. All steaks are served with your choice of a loaded baked potato or seasoned steak fries. Every Firebirds steak is hand-cut fresh daily. | ||
| Filet Mignon | Center-cut beef tenderloin wrapped in applewood-smoked bacon. | $21.95 - $24.95 |
| Aspen Sirloin | 12 oz. center-cut, Certified Angus Beef sirloin, lightly seasoned and wood grilled. | $17.95 |
| New York Strip | 14 oz. Certified Angus Beef strip steak grilled over hardwood flames. | $25.95 |
| Bleu Cheese Filet | Our bacon wrapped wood grilled filet topped with bleu cheese sauce and port mushrooms. | $23.95 |
| Ribeye | 14 oz. aged ribeye, lightly seasoned and grilled over hardwood flames. | $22.95 |
| Filet & Shrimp | Our bacon wrapped wood fired filet served with shrimp basted in a Key lime butter. | $24.95 |
| Pepper Crusted Sirloin | Center-cut, Certified Angus Beef® sirloin with cracked black peppercorns. | $18.95 |
| Chile Rubbed Delmonico | The Southwest flavor of chile pepper accents this steak perfectly. | $19.95 |
| Sides | ||
| Loaded Colorado Russet Baked Potato | $4.75 | |
| Southwest Au Gratin Potatoes | $4.95 | |
| Parmesan Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes | $3.95 | |
| Spiced Pecan Green Beans | $3.95 | |
| Seasoned Steak Fries | $3.95 | |
| Garden Fresh Veggies | $3.95 | |
| Port Mushrooms | $4.55 | |
History
The first Firebirds Wood Fired Grill was opened in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2000. Specializing in live fire cooking, they have since opened multiple branches across America.
The restaurant has won multiple awards in both the local and national levels. The most prestigious of these is being nationally recognized by the top industry publications.
Review
The ambiance of a Firebirds Wood Fired Grill branch is just like most steakhouses: relaxed and home-like. Seating is generally abundant and spacing is beyond decent.
The restaurant specializes in grilled meat and seafood that integrates local flavors. Their side dishes are also very much worth the money.
The most recommended part of their menu is their specialty wood-fired steaks. Their seafood dishes are also highly recommended. A visit cannot be complete without trying their specialty cocktails.
The staff and service of Firebirds Wood Fired Grill are among of their strong points as a restaurant. Seating is not problematic and prep time is not very long.