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Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill, Galena, IL

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill

4.6
4.6
410 Reviews
$30 and under
Irish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Lots of free parking!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Froylan Cruz

What 410 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill offers an authentic Irish experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fantastic live music" and a "great selection of Irish beers." The atmosphere is welcoming and festive, making it a "must-go" destination in Galena.

410 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with family!

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  2. Tammi

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food!!! This was our second time here and it was just as good as we remembered! Service was great and so was the atmosphere!

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  3. Jeff

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was excellent. Our server was very attentive. Food was on point, tender, great taste, and a good size of portions.

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  4. Kerri VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Music was fantastic and truly authentic Irish pub.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend!

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  6. Scott

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our first visit and recommend. Sampled many dishes. The restaurant/hotel is nicely decorated & the live music during our visit was bravo! Service staff "could use some more polish".

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  7. Holly

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there after driving by saying I need to try that place for years. It was fantastic- the bourbon glazed salmon was amazing- salmon cooked perfectly- their French fries were also amazing- potato wedge style crispy - delicious. Live music was really great and not too overwhelming. It was busy so I do recommend a reservation. I Definitely plan on coming back!

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  8. Mike

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the atmosphere and live music were also great. We were right in front of the stage and it was a sound level where we could still easily talk.

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  9. Debbie

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group of 10 enjoyed all of meals. Austin the bartender was attentive and Lily did nicely taking care of our table. There was a music act, he was really good but it made talking difficult. As I’d made the reservation thru OoenTable I didn’t realize there would be music.

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  10. Jayne VIP

    St. Louis33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food just keeps getting better and better. They can actually execute on their menu & Im grateful. Becoming one of my favorite restaurants in Galena.

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FAQs

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 776-0707.

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 410 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill

9853 US HWY 20, Galena, IL 61036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat 12:00–22:00 Bar Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri 16:00–01:00 Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Lots of free parking!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Froylan Cruz
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