FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL

Health grade
C · 77/100
Orange County rank
Safer than 15%
Diner rating
4.3 ★ · 4,267 reviews
Violations
1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 6 basic
Last inspected
Jan 2026

By health score it ranks safer than 15% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Its last report logged 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 6 basic violations. Diners give it 4.3 across 4,267 reviews. Menus here flag vegetarian, keto, paleo, healthy, and other dietary options.

C · 77/100 · safer than 15% of Orange County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (77/100)
Violations
10 total — 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic
Address
1562 N MILLS AVE, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
American restaurant, Seafood restaurant, Steak house
Price
$$
Rating
4.3 stars (4267 reviews)
Neighborhood
Northeast Orlando
Seats
288
Phone
(407) 581-9861
Website
Official website
Photo of FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL
Photo: Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 4,267 reviews
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What diners say — our read

If these 27 reviews agree on a topic, it is the staff. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 4.4 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (20 of 27). No one in this corpus comments on the state of the room at all. Of the 27 rated reviews, 23 sit at four stars or better and 2 at two or below.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a C (77/100), citing 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 6 basic violations. The visit behind that grade was January 30, 2026. That puts it ahead of 15% of graded kitchens in Orange County. For specifics, the last inspection cited food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized and nonfood-contact surfaces clean.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 27 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 30, 2026

    Great dinner, steak was superb, Gaby was an amazing server. We enjoyed the salmon and the pineapple chicken !!

  • June 29, 2026

    Interior feeling old. Not great first impression to be led to a booth with a long tear in it. Table was set for 4 so host took away two bread plates and left large wet spots. The remaining plates were wet also. Table had a bit of an old dish towel smell. Fruit cup looked defrosted. Prime rib and ribs were excellent. The side of vegetables wouldn't be enough for a child. Beer tasted flat. Sangria was all ice. Server was excellent. Food runner brought out main meal too soon and cheesecake dessert took longer than necessary. Used to be one of our favorite places. We'll have to find another.

  • June 27, 2026

    Came in for my boyfriend’s birthday and our food and service was absolutely WONDERFUL! Alex was lovely and so so helpful. We had an amazing time!

  • June 26, 2026

    Alex N is a great server. Best time I ever had with his service!

  • June 26, 2026

    Alex N. Is by far the most patient, caring server I have ever had. Excellent service!

  • June 26, 2026

    alex was amazing

  • June 26, 2026

    ALEX N IS AMAZING

  • June 26, 2026

    I had dinner at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and left really impressed with the overall experience. My meal was cooked just right, and you could definitely taste the fresh ingredients in every bite. The service was friendly and efficient, and our server made sure everything was taken care of without making us feel rushed. The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting, making it easy to enjoy a relaxed meal. I’d gladly come back to try more items from the menu.

  • June 25, 2026

    Yummy

  • June 25, 2026

    Food was amazing and service was amazing and the atmosphere was amazing all because of ALEX!! He got us taken care of real quick and he don’t play no games he was on top of it!!! My mom and I had a great time eating dinner at firebirds tonight with Alex making it even better. He was always checking in on us asking us if we needed anything!!!! He is the best server I’ve ever had and the mocktail he recommended to my mom she loved so much 10/10

  • June 22, 2026

    My server Christian was perfect amazing attentive unfortunately my meal didn’t reflect the service. I ordered an app (lobster spinach queso) it was soupy, just wayyyy too watery, I couldn’t enjoy it. I ordered pasta with broccoli it came out without the broccoli and then when the broccoli did come out it’s as if they literally put it in the microwave no salt pepper or butter nothing just dry bland broccoli. I’m def dissatisfied. I wish the food was as good as the service was

  • June 22, 2026

    Kelsey provided excellent service and gave us plenty of options for our lunch. Food and atmosphere was great.

  • June 22, 2026

    Its crazy I had Firebird in Ca years ago and it was good. I took my partner for Father's Day in Orlando and ummmm we'll prolly never go back. We watched ppl that were seated after us get food way before us. The soup & mashed potatoes arrived barely warm and the cheese we requested on 1 of the mashed potatoes was sliced cheese barely melted. The salmon & shrimp on the 3 course meal comes with TWO shrimp. Tuhh, yes i expected at least 4. Our server was super friendly & helpful.

  • June 21, 2026

    I had a great dining experience. Alex was great and provided excellent service! Food was great.

  • June 20, 2026

    We dined there for a Father’s Day celebration. The food was good but our server MAX was amazing! Great job, attention, attitude. Presence! Thank you MAX!

  • June 19, 2026

    Our server Alex was exceptional! Went above and beyond to meet our needs and gave us a great experience! Fast, efficient and friendly!

  • June 17, 2026

    Awesome restaurant great service 👍🏿

  • June 16, 2026

    Way to expensive for what you get

  • June 15, 2026

    Best happy hour in Orlando for food and drinks. Loved the steak tacos, drinks were good, no complaints on any of the food. Dying to go back, it’s just a driveee. Server was amazing. Definitely recommend

  • June 14, 2026

    The BEST! I really love it when Andrena is working!

  • June 13, 2026

    Great experience! Alex was great, his recommendations were spot on. We enjoyed everything we ordered and the drinks were fantastic

  • June 13, 2026

    Alex made our visit Auh-mazing! His recommendations were 10/10 and he was so personable and fun! The drinks were also superb all my with the food!

  • June 13, 2026

    Alex was a fantastic waiter. He made our lunch fun. Absolutely enjoyed our lunch. Food was fantastic. Get the cinnamon rolls!!

  • June 11, 2026

    Food was very bland. Drinks were not good and service was just ok. I will not return.

  • June 10, 2026

    Went here for the first time for a team lunch for work ans loved it. The service was great and the food was delicious! I had thwir tenderlion salad, and OMG, it was so good! Also, I dont like onion rings,but let me tell you their onion rings were so good I ate close to a whole plate by myself lol! Will go again!

  • June 8, 2026

    Bae and I at Firebirds. Gotta leave a bit on lip gloss on the rim! Fantastic!

  • June 8, 2026

    I was very disappointed in quality of the food we had. Not sure if I just came on a bad day, but nothing tasted as if it came out from wood fire grill, at the prices we were charged I would have expected a better more robust wood fire grilled flavors, it was just to Rich with butters and way to much salt on almost everything. I feel I can make 10x better steaks and wood fired chicken right at home. The environment was great the service was ok. Will I go back probably not, unfortunately.

Overall Score

58 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
10 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
10 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 30, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 6 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
  2. October 24, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
    • 28 — Sewage and waste water disposed properly
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×3)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to FIREBIRDS WOOD FIRED GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • PAPA JOHN'S USA, INC.

    3.7★ nearby

  • FIRST WATCH 129

    4.5★ 0.1 mi away

  • GRAPE & THE GRAIN

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This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 30, 2026