Best Fun Restaurants in Galena

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1. Fried Green Tomatoes

4.7

Exceptional(4884)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galena

Booked 35 times today

Fried Green Tomatoes proudly serves steaks and boasts a Wine Spectator Award winning wine menu. Outstanding service and an inviting atmosphere make Fried Green a must stop while in downtown historic Galena, Illinois. Fried Green Tomatoes is the place for steak, fresh scallops, and homemade lasagna. Reservations accepted.PLEASE NOTE: We are a multi-level dining facility in a historic downtown building. For the dining enjoyment for all of our guests, we do not provide highchairs or booster seats.We try our best to accommodate your requests but we do not guarantee certain tables.

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2. Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

4.4

Awesome(2295)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Galena

Booked 32 times today

From the moment you enter Vinny Vanucchi’s ‘Little Italy’ in Galena, IL, we’ll welcome you with open arms and make you feel like part of the familia. Perched halfway up a cobblestone street, Vinny’s charming Galena location is complete with an Old World Deli and Import Store, artifacts, signs and vintage family portraits, and four distinctive dining areas. Each dining room has the feel of an authentic trattoria with native wood, Galena brick and checkered tablecloths. You’ll find Vinny’s ambiance is, at once, both casual and elegant. • Family Recipes Passed Down 5 Generations• Pasta Bowls and Baked & Stuffed Pastas• Chicken and Veal Specialties• Extensive Wine List• Outdoor Cappuccino Garden

3. Generals

4.5

Awesome(583)

Price: Expensive

• American • Galena

Booked 6 times today

Come dine at the historic Generals’ Restaurant! For your dining pleasure we offer delectable appetizers, succulent hand-cut steaks, enticing seafood, flavorful pastas, delicious chicken and scrumptious desserts! Every Saturday we present our slow-roasted seasoned Prime Rib. Our servers continually strive to provide you with excellent service to complete your dining experience. Our casual fine dining atmosphere is perfect for any occasion - anniversary, birthday, date night or just to relax with friends.The Generals’ Bar also boasts Galena’s most knowledgeable bartenders ready to craft one of our Signature Cocktails for you to enjoy in our lounge area or with your meal. Reservations Highly Recommended

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4. Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill

4.6

Exceptional(397)

Price: Moderate

• Irish • Galena

Booked 5 times today

Frank O'Dowd's is an authentically designed Irish Pub in Galena Illinois. We are a food forward Gastro-Irish Pub that takes great care and consideration in to the ingredients on our menu. We feature live entertainment and special events often to create unique and memorable experiences. Our Culinary program and unique bar offerings set us above not only the local restaurants but Irish Pubs nationwide! Check our events calendar for entertainment and special events.

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5. Woodlands Restaurant at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

4.6

Exceptional(413)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Galena

Booked 3 times today

Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa offers nine distinctly different dining venues located on the resort property. Chefs Randy Hoppman and Chad Myers in our award-winning Culinary Department create innovative cuisine based on Midwest traditions utilizing local products. Our signature restaurant, Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Affording fantastic lake views with seasonal cuisine based on Midwest local products. Serving steaks, seafood, vegan dishes, with an extensive wine and craft ale list.

6. Ema - Glenview

4.7

Exceptional(305)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Glenview

Booked 194 times today

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

7. Daisies Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(166)

Price: Expensive

• American • Logan Square

Booked 100 times today

Midwest Italian restaurant focusing on house made pastas, utilizing vegetables from Chef Joe Frillman’s family farm. Our bakery and cafe serves La Colombe Coffee alongside an array of pastries and sandwiches crafted by Chef Leigh Omilinksy.Dinner reservations are available Tuesday - Sunday; we are closed for dinner service on Mondays. Our cafe operates from 7:00am - 3:00pm every day. Lunch is available from 11:00am - 2:00pm every day. We do not take lunch or cafe reservations, it is first come first served. Please note that there will be a 25% service charge applied to all bills. This goes to pay our staff equitably as well as provide health and other benefits not typically offered in restaurants.

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8. The Abundance Setting - It Takes a Village - Celebration Fundraiser

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Price: Moderate

• American • Avondale

We are thrilled to host our first annual fundraising celebration this fall, presented by our sponsor The Lactation Network! We welcome you to gather for an evening of delicious food and drink, entertainment, learning, and more. Generously held at our board member Jodi Fyfe’s restaurant eden, the celebration will feature an exclusive VIP hour, a silent auction with a variety of exciting items, and the chance to mix and mingle with esteemed chef personalities. Our complete chef lineup is: Johnny Clark/Beverly Kim - Anelya, Parachute HiFiStephanie Izard - Girl & the Goat, CabraDiana Davila - Mi Tocaya AntojeriaPaul Kahan - One Off HospitalityMargaret Pak - ThatthuJason Hammel - Lula CafeDevon Quinn - edenSarah Stegner - Prairie Grass CafeJoe Flamm - Rosemary, BLVDMatthias Merges - Billy SundayHeather Bublick /D’Andre Carter - Soul & SmokeDebbie Gold - Le TourKen Polk - Batter & Berries

9. Lucille

4.6

Exceptional(1104)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Madison

Booked 99 times today

Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!

10. Mirra

4.7

Exceptional(80)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 64 times today

Mirra is centered around the excitement of exploring the South Asian and Mexican culinary and collaboration that is really an unknown story up north. A la carte service, wine-focused with a small curated cocktail menu. Our chef's counter will offer a casual prix fixe experience for guests to enjoy. Mirra is a space that is warm, cozy, and comforting, whilst simultaneously executing a bold and vibrant food and beverage program. Mirra is a unique representation of how 2 different cultures can be 1 presented to you by Rishi Kumar, Zubair Mohajir, and David Mor.

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Alla
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Aaron was a great lad, he knew the menu well! Go with the Scotch Egg!
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Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and GrillPrice: Moderate• Irish• Galena
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4.6
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Patrick
Indiana •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Couple things of note, server was prompt and attentive, not overly, just right. Bartender didn't make the old fashioned correct, and then a noisey party of 8 or 9 joined a quiet special dinner with there obnoxious banter.... Great experience overall
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Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - GalenaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Galena
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4.4
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Came here for an anniversary and they did not disappoint. I marked that our reservation was for an anniversary and after letting the host know the name, he wished us a happy anniversary. We were sat near the window and they set out a little sign that said “happy anniversary”! Such a simple but amazing touch. The food was fantastic as well. The bread may have been the fluffiest I have ever tasted and the salad was delicious. We got the salmon bruschetta and spinach tortellini and they were both phenomenal! It was our first time visiting. I’m sure we will be back to Galena and we will be getting a reservation here every time we visit for sure. Definitely a must try! Thank you for providing us with such a wonderful anniversary dinner!
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Fried Green TomatoesPrice: Expensive• American• Galena
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4.7
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Laura
Chicago / Illinois •34 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
The food was amazing. We both had steaks and shared the crab legs. They were about the best crab legs I've ever had. Our wait person was great as was the bartender. This will be a regular on our visits.
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GeneralsPrice: Expensive• American• Galena
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4.5
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Keri
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
Every food item from appetizers to dessert was incredible. Server was knowledgable and friendly. Brussel Sprout appetizer is incredible. Lobster dish and NY Strip both excellent. Good dessert selection. Nice night out.
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Woodlands Restaurant at Eagle Ridge Resort & SpaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Galena
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4.6

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1. Fried Green Tomatoes

2. Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - Galena

3. Generals

4. Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill

5. Woodlands Restaurant at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa

6. Ema - Glenview

7. Daisies Chicago

8. The Abundance Setting - It Takes a Village - Celebration Fundraiser

9. Lucille

10. Mirra

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