Server was terrific. Wienerschinitzel was great. Red cabbage, spatzel & German potato salad was fabulous. Topped off with baguette & profiteroles was a perfect meal. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Red Cabbage
Patti ONeill
We were there 12 years ago and it was so good. When we came through Galena today, we knew we had to go again. We loved it just as much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R Verboon
We had the Steak frites ($39) and Wiener schnitzel ($32 +/-, didn’t get a detailed receipt and online menu prices are wrong). The steak was fine, the frites, however, were french fry strings, I’ve never seen them that thin. Impossible to pick up with a fork and difficult to eat as finger foods. The schnitzel was more breading than veal. Cabbage and spatzel were fine. Mini-baguette was perfect. Very good beer and wine selection. Bottom line: food was low on flavor to my taste but the service was great and ambience was on-point. Price? High for your average town but in line with the rest of restaurants in this touristy town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ted Schuster
We go every time we’re in Galena. The food, ambiance, and service are all excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Martin
Great food and service. I felt the selections were authentic and well prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Schnitzel, Schweineschnitzel, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Red Cabbage
Roger Verboon
Food disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
T B
Mushroom sauce is from a packet! Spätzle ok if you don't know any better. Steak frittes dry no Juice. Not great value for money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lew W
My wife and I reserved a table for Sunday evening. Typically a slow day for Galena, and this evening was no exception. It was rather warm outside at 88º but, the outdoor seating area was empty and shaded with a light breeze blowing through. We were delightfully greeted just inside the door as if we were expected company stopping by for the evening. After asking if we could sit outside, we were quickly shown the patio and offered whichever table, out of about 8, we liked.
After choosing the table of our liking, Hannah introduced herself, presenting the beer and wine list. I have to admit that having perused the menu online beforehand, I was not expecting such a, all things considered, broad range of wine and beer to choose from. They even had my old standby from my days of being stationed in Germany, Kristallweizen!
Drinks were set atop our table, and Hannah ran through a few specials. What caught our attention was their Soup Du Jour, "Heated Zucchini Vichyssoise". Having never tried a vichyssoise before, we were intrigued and decided to give it a go. I am truly at a loss for words to describe the Chef's vichyssoise except for "sublime masterpiece". A part of me would want the Chef to make this for sale to the vast public but, the better part of me knows this is not something to be taken so lightly. It should never be canned or jarred and then sold off on the shelf of just any grocery market. The experience of the vichyssoise alone is far above the insulting idea of mass production. It must be experienced as the Chef intended. If it available during your visit, I recommend it with the utmost conviction and amity.
Wow, that's a lot to say about a soup! Deservedly so.
My wife enjoyed a trout with haricot verts(green beans to us Americans) and enjoyed it immensely. Her trout was delicious and it is worthy of your choice should you crave seafood prepared in a light and refreshing manner.
I elected to try their wiener schnitzel with spätzle and sauerkraut, as I'm sure many reviewer before me has. A little aside here: Hannah, my wife and I, to this point, have established a lovely rapport and considering she absolutely hit a grand slam with the vichyssoise, we were very amenable to her suggestion. So when Hannah offered a jaeger sauce that was "off menu", I enthusiastically said yes. I've had schnitzel once in the past 20 plus years since I last visited Germany and this was as good as any schnitzel I *ever* devoured in Deustchland. Believe me, I've had my fair share of schnitzel! The weiner schnitzel is also deserving of your palate should you fancy. Who knows? You might even be fortunate enough that the Chef would have a jaeger sauce available!
Sadly, the missus and I threw in the towel and left zero room for dessert. We know better than to do that next time. I will skip lunch before dining here to ensure I can partake in dessert. If what we had was any indication, their dessert has to be positively decadent.
One never thinks you'd have a "Midwestern Goodbye" with an employee at a restaurant but, there we were with Hannah, just letting the time go by along with our pleasant and casual conversation. Saying goodbye felt like we had made a new friend. Hopefully you will say the same after your experience here.
DISCLOSURE: I am not affiliated with Fritz & Frites in any way. I have not, nor will I ever, be compensated for this or future reviews. My wife and I have never met any of the staff previous to this visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trout Almondine
Brigot Vertz
The restaurant is a quaint , calm atmosphere with a very friendly service and great food . I highly recommend Fritz & Frites
What a wonderful little bistro!!! Both the wine and the atmosphere were amazing!!! The baked brie was delicious and the wienerschnitzel was light and satisfying. Our server was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cayla Dobbertin
Really creative concept blending German and French cuisines. Definitely don't skip the schnitzel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Schweineschnitzel, Frites, Red Cabbage
Alan Ferguson
Wow, what a great meal! Definitely splurge for the mushroom gravy on the schnitzel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Lindner
What we liked most about Fritz and Frites was the quality of the food and the menu diversity. Husband had the German sauerbraten, spatzle, and red cabbage with Hefeweizen beer, I had trout, potato/leek soup and a nice glass of Bordeaux blanc. Topped it off with brandy soaked plums w cinnamon ice cream and a tawny port. Portions wee just right and everything was prepared just as it should be. Service and value were excellent.
Would return here again and recommend to others!
Nia A
Everything is amazing here is why I always go back, wonderful servers, with the best steak, frits and 1/2 pan fried chicken and the mussels which I get every time! Definitely check them out! You don’t want to miss this wonderful place. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Authentic cuisine in a romantic bistro setting.
Server was terrific. Wienerschinitzel was great. Red cabbage, spatzel & German potato salad was fabulous. Topped off with baguette & profiteroles was a perfect meal. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Profiteroles, Red Cabbage
We were there 12 years ago and it was so good. When we came through Galena today, we knew we had to go again. We loved it just as much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the Steak frites ($39) and Wiener schnitzel ($32 +/-, didn’t get a detailed receipt and online menu prices are wrong). The steak was fine, the frites, however, were french fry strings, I’ve never seen them that thin. Impossible to pick up with a fork and difficult to eat as finger foods. The schnitzel was more breading than veal. Cabbage and spatzel were fine. Mini-baguette was perfect. Very good beer and wine selection. Bottom line: food was low on flavor to my taste but the service was great and ambience was on-point. Price? High for your average town but in line with the rest of restaurants in this touristy town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We go every time we’re in Galena. The food, ambiance, and service are all excellent.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service. I felt the selections were authentic and well prepared.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Schnitzel, Schweineschnitzel, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Red Cabbage
Food disappointing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mushroom sauce is from a packet! Spätzle ok if you don't know any better. Steak frittes dry no Juice. Not great value for money.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
My wife and I reserved a table for Sunday evening. Typically a slow day for Galena, and this evening was no exception. It was rather warm outside at 88º but, the outdoor seating area was empty and shaded with a light breeze blowing through. We were delightfully greeted just inside the door as if we were expected company stopping by for the evening. After asking if we could sit outside, we were quickly shown the patio and offered whichever table, out of about 8, we liked.
After choosing the table of our liking, Hannah introduced herself, presenting the beer and wine list. I have to admit that having perused the menu online beforehand, I was not expecting such a, all things considered, broad range of wine and beer to choose from. They even had my old standby from my days of being stationed in Germany, Kristallweizen!
Drinks were set atop our table, and Hannah ran through a few specials. What caught our attention was their Soup Du Jour, "Heated Zucchini Vichyssoise". Having never tried a vichyssoise before, we were intrigued and decided to give it a go. I am truly at a loss for words to describe the Chef's vichyssoise except for "sublime masterpiece". A part of me would want the Chef to make this for sale to the vast public but, the better part of me knows this is not something to be taken so lightly. It should never be canned or jarred and then sold off on the shelf of just any grocery market. The experience of the vichyssoise alone is far above the insulting idea of mass production. It must be experienced as the Chef intended. If it available during your visit, I recommend it with the utmost conviction and amity.
Wow, that's a lot to say about a soup! Deservedly so.
My wife enjoyed a trout with haricot verts(green beans to us Americans) and enjoyed it immensely. Her trout was delicious and it is worthy of your choice should you crave seafood prepared in a light and refreshing manner.
I elected to try their wiener schnitzel with spätzle and sauerkraut, as I'm sure many reviewer before me has. A little aside here: Hannah, my wife and I, to this point, have established a lovely rapport and considering she absolutely hit a grand slam with the vichyssoise, we were very amenable to her suggestion. So when Hannah offered a jaeger sauce that was "off menu", I enthusiastically said yes. I've had schnitzel once in the past 20 plus years since I last visited Germany and this was as good as any schnitzel I *ever* devoured in Deustchland. Believe me, I've had my fair share of schnitzel! The weiner schnitzel is also deserving of your palate should you fancy. Who knows? You might even be fortunate enough that the Chef would have a jaeger sauce available!
Sadly, the missus and I threw in the towel and left zero room for dessert. We know better than to do that next time. I will skip lunch before dining here to ensure I can partake in dessert. If what we had was any indication, their dessert has to be positively decadent.
One never thinks you'd have a "Midwestern Goodbye" with an employee at a restaurant but, there we were with Hannah, just letting the time go by along with our pleasant and casual conversation. Saying goodbye felt like we had made a new friend. Hopefully you will say the same after your experience here.
DISCLOSURE: I am not affiliated with Fritz & Frites in any way. I have not, nor will I ever, be compensated for this or future reviews. My wife and I have never met any of the staff previous to this visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Trout Almondine
The restaurant is a quaint , calm atmosphere with a very friendly service and great food .
I highly recommend Fritz & Frites
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
What a wonderful little bistro!!! Both the wine and the atmosphere were amazing!!! The baked brie was delicious and the wienerschnitzel was light and satisfying. Our server was very attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really creative concept blending German and French cuisines. Definitely don't skip the schnitzel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Schweineschnitzel, Frites, Red Cabbage
Wow, what a great meal! Definitely splurge for the mushroom gravy on the schnitzel.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What we liked most about Fritz and Frites was the quality of the food and the menu diversity. Husband had the German sauerbraten, spatzle, and red cabbage with Hefeweizen beer, I had trout, potato/leek soup and a nice glass of Bordeaux blanc. Topped it off with brandy soaked plums w cinnamon ice cream and a tawny port. Portions wee just right and everything was prepared just as it should be. Service and value were excellent. Would return here again and recommend to others!
Everything is amazing here is why I always go back, wonderful servers, with the best steak, frits and 1/2 pan fried chicken and the mussels which I get every time! Definitely check them out! You don’t want to miss this wonderful place. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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