Firebirds, Mills

I had lunch at this grill in that new complex (Mills Park) on Mills at Virginia on Tuesday. I was surprised. I expected chain banality. It was a little better than that. They are out of North Carolina. This is the first in Florida. It's like Fleming's. I had the 1/2 rack of ribs with french fries and cole slaw for $13. The ribs fell of the bone. There were six of them. The sauce was a little sweet and they left the silver skin on the back. The fries were crisp (too salty) and the slaw was good. There wasn't much artistry to the plating. Prices were fairly reasonable. They have a dinner menu too that is more expensive. Ribs were at the top of the price range for lunch. The place looks great. Very high ceilings. I didn't see any bad carpentry. It's mostly glossy wood and modern decor. They have a huge main room with open kitchen. There is a large bar with a spectacularly colorful bottle display as you enter and an enclosed patio outside. It seats well over 100 in total. Service was good. They all wear black unis. The food came out quick. It was getting close to full while we ate. Mostly a middle aged crowd. They stress steak at dinner. Wine also seems to be emphasized. I hate mock high end chain restaurants, but, I didn't hate this place. Better than Stonewoods. Perfect for the timid diner. Parking could be a problem.