Restaurants in Galena

“The best Irish Benedict l have ever had. Fresh homemade corned beef. My wife had French Toast. Her first comment after the first bite. OMG is this good. If you are in Galena Charlie's Place is a MUST stop.”

“Their homemade soup is so good and the sandwiches amazing. You definitely won’t go away hungry. 💯 Best place to eat !!”

“Stopped in for Breakfast, were seated quickly even without a reservation, server took our drink orders right away, asked about food allergies offered us their daily special and helpful suggestions to help decide. Food arrived right away, looked and tasted fantastic.”

“Celebrated our anniversary at Fried Green Tomatoes on 11/9. Kayla was our server and was welcoming, knowledgable and made us feel valued. The food was spot on and delicious. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. We plan on making this our yearly anniversary dinner. Thanks to Kayla and the chef for truly making everything perfect.”

“The Korean tacos were to die for, the atmosphere is cozy, the old fashioneds are strong and the service is great. What more do you want?”

“Had the Bills Benedict and husband had Ireland Hash. We finished both and it was sooooo yummy. Will definitely add this to our breakfast rotation. I really like the variety of teas.”

“Amazing stop to finish our day shopping downtown. Food was excellent and the service was amazing! Stop in- you won’t be disappointed”

“Chicken sandwich and also pork belly and shrimp were excellent. Way better food than a pub. Lots of beers on tape, great service, and cool vibe”

“An intimate setting with authentic, delicious sushi and other Asian dishes. There is truly something for everyone here. Our party found stuff for sushi-snobs and those who are new to sushi! Best sushi in the area. 100/10. Will be returning!”

“I highly recommend Cucina Bella. I felt that I was back in Italy, where I have traveled extensively. The fresh food, the atmosphere, the music, the friendly staff and definitely BRAVO to the chef! The food reminds me of the authentic fresh food I had when I traveled in Italy! Include Cucina Bella for excellent dining as well as a memorable experience ! Enjoy!”

“Authentic cuisine in a romantic bistro setting.”

“We were in Galena for the weekend and stopped in for Pizza and wings and both were awesome as well as the service! We stopped in another night and had the tenderloin and steak sandwiches and they were excellent and the service was amazing!”

“Been to this Pub many,many times. We live close by. Always been a fan of the Shepherds Pie. Whenever we have visitors we come here because everyone wants Shepherds Pie! Went to dinner tonite 11/3/22. Original recipe Changed. Terrible mistake. It was horrible!! Someone made a big mistake in changing recipes. So disappointing.”

“Went on the tour and tasting this afternoon. Pam was knowledgeable, great at communicating the history of the distillery and excellent at levening the tour with humor. The distilled beverages are excellent and I can't wait to share the bourbon with my family and friends.”

“Food was very good, prices were good and the service was excellent. Sure wish we had tried this place sooner. Much better than other places we have tried in Galena.”

“excellent mocha, treats, empanadas, service and environment! it's so uplifting stopping in there!”

“The first time my son and I went in about three weeks ago and very friendly lady waited on us. We had a great latte. I had the orange and white chocolate and I couldn’t wait to go back again. Then today we did and not only was the latte not as good. I couldn’t taste the orange at all. (The friendly lady was there but didn’t make our drinks) but the girls were complaining about someone being from Wisconsin while they were at the drink counter making our drinks and how they have people from Wisconsin. I’m not sure if they were talking about me and my family BUT we are from Wisconsin and were standing right there and could hear everything they were saying. My daughter heard them saying this also. I was not impressed at all today. Which is sad because I really talked very highly of the place to my husband when I got the first coffee. And so did my son. I made a special stop there today and was really let down. I guess I should have just stopped at Starbucks that was next door to us in Dubuque but I would rather support a small, local business. I hope next time is much better again or I probably won’t be back again.”

“We had a great afternoon in their igloos! They were so kind and attentive! We had kids with us, but they even had flights of sparkling grape juice for them.”

“Love coming here. The pizza is fantastic. The crust is amazing. Very friendly. Great service.”

“Wandered in after walking in and out of several other restaurants that just didn't feel right with our vibe tonight. We wanted kinda low key, easy going. Immediately when we walked in we knew we found the right place and we left truly impressed. Service was fantastic, very friendly and attentive. Food was super delish, HUGE portions, plus salad AND their fantastic beer nuggets with all entrees. The homemade salad dressing, raspberry vinaigrette, and signature beer nuggets had us raving with every bite. Oh! And the marinara for the beer nuggets was 🤤😋
And the price was beyond reasonable considering the amount of food! We will definitely be back!!”

“We were recently in Galena and purchased a bag of coffee and syrup along with the coffees we drink in the store. We left our coffee and syrup there and came home from vacation without them. They were so kind to ship them to us. Their coffee is awesome.”

“I had a burrito bowl, and it was so good. my first time trying their food, did not disappoint. fast and friendly service.”

“Stumbled upon this adorable little bar while visiting two friends in a small town, and honestly, it stole my heart. The vibe is cozy, the people are lovely, and the energy is just chef’s kiss. One of my friends works here, and it was such a joy to see her in her element, welcoming, friendly, and making the place feel even more special.

Now let’s talk about the tiramisu cocktail… WOW. It was like dessert and happiness had a baby. Creamy, sweet, and just the right amount of boozy, it’s worth the visit alone!

If you ever find yourself nearby, do yourself a favor and drop in. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve discovered a secret and you’ll leave with a full heart and maybe a tiny buzz. Love you paula”

“Klein’s bakery is the bomb! It’s a “must stop at” place when visiting Galena. Their banana bread and cookies are delicious. Friendly service too.”

“Cute little wine studio tucked away on Main St. We just wandered in and before we knew it hours had flown by. Great vibe, amazing bloody Mary’s and the owner was fabulous! Also…..Ted”

“Hands down the best Fish and Chips!”

“Great outdoor and indoor dining. Fudge are so good. Very instagramable place”

“Hubby and I ate there today and the mac n cheese was great Hubby also enjoyed his brisket sandwich. I would definitely eat there again!”

“Expensive. Our server was excellent. The food was to die for. If you want to spend between $40 and $50 per person and have a great meal, this is the place to go in Galena, IL”

“Thank you for an amazing time and for safe ride home. You guys are the best!!!”

“Food was very good, the place was older but clean and our server was friendly. Open for breakfast and lunch. If we're in the area again, we'll definitely go back!!”

“We went on a Sunday afternoon, very light atmosphere. We were seated in front of the large windows overlooking the golf course, it is a beautiful view. Our waiter was excellent, came back numerous times to check in, refill water, and grab any items we needed. We ordered the burnt ends and corn dip appetizer, which was absolutely delicious and a meal in itself! We ordered the Highlands Club and Burger, both were AMAZING! The fries and sweet potato fries we had on the side were fantastic. It was so much food, impossible to finish. I would recommend to others.”

“New owners and staff, Wonderful place with lots of different ice cream selection and home made waffle cones all the time, wonderful team that are always so nice and make you feel so welcoming, you should probably stop in every time you’re in galena ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍦 shakes, malts, sundae”

“Food was consistent and good. There was a guy in there who was doing a ton while others appeared to be standing around. The older lady at the cash register who took our order was not very friendly and seemed put out when I asked for a copy of my receipt.”

“My son and I had the most pleasant interaction today at the Galena subway. The two men working were super kind and friendly, the store was clean, and the sandwiches were really good! I'll be honest I don't usually choose Subway over other fast casual options, but I'll definitely stop back at the one in Galena on my way through again. It's nice to interact with friendly people who take pride in their work.”

“This place is great. The food and drinks were awesome. Our server Aleska was super nice and very helpful.”

“We've eaten here several times now. Our food & service has always been quite good. Bar service & table service, there is a casual section and a back room that is a bit more upscale.”

“This place is worth the drive. Finding other area restaurants closed on Mondays, we came here for an early dinner. Our table was next to the window with a great view of the Mississippi. Service was good and wait time was decent. We had good service and good food at a reasonable price. The chicken noodle soup was very good. I’m not a fan of onion rings, but we ordered them and they didn’t disappoint. Barbecue chicken wings were on par with most restaurants. Google lists this restaurant as Sunset Grille, but we ate in the section called “The Summit” next door on the property. Menu is reportedly the same.”

“We arrived on time however the person who seats people was so incredibly slow. Had 5 minute conversations with every table he was seating and then stopped at other tables to chat in between. We had a 630 reservation and at 720 had only had our drinks.”

“Had bfest and later in day stopped for ice cream. Quality & great prices, definitely take time to stop in!”

“We had my sons birthday party tonight and we reserved the party room. I just wanted to take the time to say how extremely happy we were at the food and service provided! The brunette with glasses (I am so sorry for not catching her name) made sure everything was great and was on top of our drinks, cleaning and service. We look forward to enjoying several more Happy Joe birthdays to come!”

“My wife and I stopped at a local competitor right up the street and were disappointed and left right away. Our next stop was Galena brewing and holy wow what a difference. The beer and vibe were on point but Kyler was the one who won us over right away. Great energy, great hospitality and took care of us amazingly (and we are easy to please). Five freaking stars and we would come back to seem him any day he is working!! This is the spot!”

“Great local restaurant!! Wonderful staff. 😁”

“We enjoyed our meal and the service was excellent, however when it came to paying the bill they do not do seperate checks. I would understand if it was a large group, but this was 5 ladies. It seemed to be a big deal which made it very uncomfortable.”