Restaurants in Galena

“Truly excellent food, great drinks, and a fun "black and XXX" beer menu. Had live music the night I was there, which was excellent! Make a reservation if you can, waits can creep up otherwise.”

“I gave 4 stars to food, as my walleye dish tasted "fishy" like the fish sat too long before cooking. However, everything else was excellent! My husband's meal was delicious. He ordered a more traditional Italian dish. The bread and appetizers were perfect. The tiramisu was wonderful and enough to share. The wine list was good too!”

“Had a wonderful breakfast here! We stopped in after renting an airbnb upstairs. We ordered the spinach and feta cheese croissant, hashbrowns, and eggs, chicken fried steak and biscuit with gravy. We were very pleased with our generous plates and tasty meals! We were allowed to sit wherever we wanted. Our waitress Kai was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was cozy and we would definitely come back. We also ate at Otto's while in town and Charlie's Place definitely pleased us more! Our compliments to the chef and staff!Parking: Parking is on street”

“We visit Galena frequently, and always plan a lunch at Embe. My husband and I share two of their fabulous cream soups (mushroom, seafood, bleu cheese) and a bread pudding. It's always a home run!”

“Yum! The fresh apple pop tarts were an afterthought but will be forever remembered as the standard from which all other pop tarts will now be compared. 4 for brunch and all happy. Good bloody Mary's made with a house made mix. Good hot biscuits and light creamy gravy, perfect potatoes. This is a relatively small venue and quite popular. There's a nice park close by to wait for a table. No food service at the bar.”

“Started our dinner with Temura soft shell crab n(no picture). It was okay. Then my husband’s Godzilla roll and my Taki Udon with chicken arrived. Fantastic! He wasn’t that hungry and devoured each piece lol Mine was delicious! Garlicky goodness. I wish I could have eaten it all. Wait staff was friendly and attentive.Parking: Very popular destination and hard to find parking throughout Main St area.”

“This place was amazing! I love how my whole family can choose something that they want and it didn't break the bank. The place is very bright and inviting. That being said, who cares if the food is not good. That was not the case here. I had the French hot dog... Dang it was good. My children had the croque monsieur and the lobster bisque.... Absolutely delicious. My husband had the tacos and loved them. The shell was made out of rice and was so soft but held together. Then came the desserts... Fantastic creme brulee and tiramisu. I wish we had found this place sooner so we could go back before we leave... Always next time I guess.”

“Ate in the restaurant and was very impressed with the options! I got nachos with carnitas! Yum! Mexican soda! Good prices! Friendly. Lots of tables. Nice bathroomsVegetarian options: The entire family behind us ordered their food with no meat. Beans and rice are offered with everythingDietary restrictions: You can choose your toppingsParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: Multiple kids there and all seemed to have something they enjoyed”

“The food and staff are outstanding. The hostess and our waitress were extremely pleasant and helpful. I had the Italian beef and my wife had the Sloppy Joe. Mine was very good. Hers was epic. Also highly recommend the boozy shakes. This place is a must-eat-here.”

“We had an excellent dinner on Friday. Everything was amazing. Our kids (all 5, under 8 y/o) especially loved the the Chicken Schnitzel . Service was impeccable. We might have to plan a trip to Galena in near future so we can dine here again.”

“This place is one of the best. Great coffee and hot chocolate. The sandwiches were also not greasy and very fresh. Staff is awesome. So helpful and on top of everything. Love the decor.”

“Wow! NOTHING beats the experience and food from log cabin! Every time I come I receive excellent customer service and GREAT food to Match!! Drinks are SO good too! 10s across the ”

“I use a rating system of 1-5 for restaurants (took a trip to Galena for the week in early February): 1) Price [1=expensive, 5=inexpensive] = 4 (inexpensive, relatively speaking) 2) Ambiance [1=none, 5=beautiful] = 2 (weird lighting - had been here a long time ago and the place has changed a lot, and not for the better) 3) Service [1=horrible, 5=perfect]: 5 (waitress was attentive and food and drinks were served in a reasonable timeframe) 4) Food/Drinks [1=awful, 5=fantastic]: 5 (had fettucine alfredo) OVERALL [Average of above 4 ratings] = 4.00 (4 stars)”

“Go here!!! Just go! The reviews saying food is great and huge portions is ? correct. We got biscuits and gravy, omelets and eggs and bacon and Wow!! The ? was huge thick slices cooked perfectly and we all got hash browns smothered and covered with cheese and onions and they were phenomenal. We will probably come eat here every morning while we are in town. Also get the SIDE MEAT!!! Its sooooooo good … also for the negative reviews saying food took too long.. this is not a McDonald’s .. there is one bartender and one chef and they work together to get meals out hot and fresh. Its a small pub with 4 tables and a bar you can also sit at and eat… it is well worth the wait… it’s like getting a home cooked meal prepared with love ❤️”

“I'm going to take you on a little bit of a journey. Galena, Il, holds a special place in my heart because of all the great things that have happened here. The experiences, the people, the friendships created, the culture downtown. I could go on and on about it.We would return to Galena time after time, year after year, and always do new things. I'll admit, we waited far too long to try Blaum Bros...but this was years ago. Since then, we always ensure that on our way in, and well, every day we're in Galena, there's at least one to two visits.When you walk in, you're likely to smell that wonderful yeast smell that's likely familiar to those who have been in distilleries before. It's not overpowering and smells sweet and terrific. If you head to the right, you can check out all the wares they've got in the gift shop. I love the quality of stuff they sell - we've gotten hats, glasses, mugs, jewelry, and signs, spirits (of course!). We even bought a barrel one year! Also, go and smell the candles - we have had them for years and buy them when we run low. Whether you burn them or not, they smell fantastic.Matt and Mike are some of the best people we've met, and our youngest daughter especially loves hanging out with them, posing in random photos, keepin' it sassy.For me, what they produce for spirits here are my absolute favorites. The Illinois corn they use adds this subtle sweetness and smell that brings a smile to my face every time - aging in various barrels (from time to time) to add hints of different smells and flavors with their Bourbon and Rye offerings, among others. They've got Vodka, Rum, Gin - I was never even a Gin drinker until I had theirs after doing some tours and had samples. Moving into the bar area, they've got plenty of seating and super-comfortable chairs if you hit up their leather ones and just sink in. They have an old-school gaming system, TVs to watch, a ring game, golf game, checkers - plenty to keep you busy while you enjoy your drink. There's also a bit of history here to explore with classic bottles that Dennis is happy to tell you about.Their drink menus are fun to read, and there is something for everyone to try. We try and make it through all sorts of menu items because they're intriguing and delicious. Be sure to check out the chalkboard(s) for some seasonal or limited-time items, as those are not to be missed if you're looking for additional unique cocktails to try.The staff here has always been amazing, honestly. I appreciate the consistency of quality that is present every single time - whether it's Dennis and Richard on the tours (do the tour, it's so fun and you get samples) or Mia keeping everyone in line ;) and everyone behind the bar and otherwise to keep this place running smoothly. I can't get a Sazerac in Wisconsin that tastes as amazing as I can get here. I've resolved to buy all the ingredients here and copy it to the best of my abilities! The Old Fashioned, The Washburne, The Bloody Blaum with Hellfyre vodka; I can go on...they're amazing drinks and certainly aren't your average taste blends that you've had elsewhere. Drink consistency, quality spirits, talking with Matt and Mike while sharing drinks and stories - this place will always be an all-time favorite. I suggest everyone stop in and enjoy everything Blaum Bros has to offer.”