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 !!”

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

“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.”

“My wife and I went in with modest expectations given the reviews and some of the pictures (which seemed to make it look empty and sterile). First of all, it’s very cozy inside—great ambiance. And the food is excellent. For appetizers we had the garlic shrimp and the pizza. Both were outstanding. For entrees we had the pork chop and chicken dish. Both were superb. The service was outstanding. Everything was simply top notch.”

“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?”

“Authentic cuisine in a romantic bistro setting.”

“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”

“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.”

“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!”

“I recently had dinner at Caliza and was really impressed. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, so it was hard to choose. The chicken kebab and the beef stroganoff were both were excellent—full of rich, balanced flavors and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. I can’t wait to go back! Sooo good!”

“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!”

“My family and I took the tour. Our guide, Adam, was knowledgeable and friendly. The drinks we had were excellent and we met one of the owners, Mark. Very cool place to stop if you're in Galena.”

“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.”

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

“We purchased, about 10 days ago, Pie-Pumpkin bread, sweet rolls among other breads and the were DELICIOUS. I would recommend Kleins Market Bakery to anyone. When we visit we will go back.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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 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.”

“Very nice experience. We had drinks at the bar before dinner, and it was very nice. The dining room (I think there are actually 2 rooms) is very warm and appealing. We found the server, Samantha, to be top notch. The food itself was good—not outstanding, but good. The steaks were choice, not prime, which is a bit of an issue. So we avoided the steaks and got the pork chop and ribs. Both were very good. Crab cake appetizer was also solid. Not the best meal you’ll ever have, but an overall solid experience.”

“Hands down the best Fish and Chips!”

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

“Absolute best Restaurant in town!!! Hands done best steaks and seafood. Wait staff is the greatest. Very attentive to allergies etc.”

“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!!”

“The food was excellent and service was fast. We enjoyed the margarita pizza and bruschetta. The live music was great, covering classic rock songs. The atmosphere was nice.

One employee we encountered was unfriendly when we asked menu questions. Everyone else was pleasant. Overall, we'd recommend this restaurant to others 👍”

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

“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”

“This place is pretty rad! My wife is a BIG pasta lover so we had to stop in and check it out! They have an entire gluten free wall which is just awesome to see as well! Give this place a stop if you are looking for a blend of unique pastas. $$$”

“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!”

“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!!”

“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”

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

“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.”

“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 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.”

“Place was very cool full of history. We were seated right away. Food was very good and the prices weren't bad. Service was ok. Server was a nice she was helpful answering questions but she was a bit slow. This was in the Desoto House Hotel, I would like to stay there on my next trip.”

“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.”

“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!”

“Great local restaurant!! Wonderful staff. 😁”

“Wonderful, cozy Italian atmosphere with great music and ambiance. The food was authentic and delicious. Our server, Cindy, was delightful & very attentive! We will definitely dine again on our next trip to Galena!”