Generals

4.7

605 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–20:45
Phone number
(815) 777-0090
Website
http://www.desotohouse.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Mel Anderson
Catering
Please contact Kristina Larkin directly for any catering inquiries
Private party facilities
Four additional meeting rooms are available, with capabilities ranging from 10-40 people. From start to finish our professional staff pays close attention to detail and insures the service you expect.

Location
230 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036
Area
Galena
Cross Street
Main Street and Green Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Featuring the piano playing of Aaron Alexander every Saturday evening.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

Popular dishes

Generals' Charcuterie BoardUS$21.00
An assortment of Red Spruce 4-year cheddar, Baby Swiss, Hickory Smoked Gouda, Buttermilk Bleu Cheese and Genoa Salami. Served with grapes, walnuts and rosemary crackers
Cherry Chipotle Duck SkewersUS$20.00
Duck Breast marinated in Cherries and Chipotle Peppers, then grilled to perfection, and served as a skewer with a Cherry Barbecue Sauce
Beef Tenderloin Pesto Crostini*US$20.00
USDA Choice Angus beef tenderloin on toasted crostini, topped with fresh basil pesto, tomatoes and asiago cheese
Shrimp CocktailUS$26.00
Five jump Shrimp, cooked and chilled, served with housemade Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, and Mixed Greens
Infantry on Horseback House SpecialtyUS$22.00
Gulf shrimp wrapped in bacon and deep fried, served with a snappy sauce
Fried Brussels SproutUS$18.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts served with an Aioli Sauce
Maryland Style Crab CakesUS$22.00
Jumbo Maryland style crab cakes served with a petite salad of mixed greens, char-grilled onions, roasted red peppers and a red pepper aioli

House Made Soups

Bleu Cheese SoupUS$8.00
Our own Cream of Bleu Cheese - comes as a Cup or as a Bowl
French OnionUS$8.00
Baked French Onion soup topped with Garlic Parmesan Croutons and melted Gruyere - comes as a Bowl
Crab BisqueUS$8.00
Comes as a Cup or as a Bowl
Soup du JourUS$6.00
Our homemade Soup du Jour - comes as a Cup or as a Bowl

Salads

Grant Salad
Mixed Greens, Pecans, Cranberries and Croutons with choice of homemade Dressing
- As AppetizerUS$9.00
- As EntreeUS$15.00
Generals' Caesar Salad
A Bed of Romaine with traditional Caesar Dressing topped with our homemade Croutons and Hard Boiled Eggs, sprinkled with Parmesan
- As AppetizerUS$9.00
- As EntreeUS$15.00
French SaladUS$20.00
Dijon Parmesan crusted Chicken Breast served over Romaine, tossed with toasted Pecans, Cranberries, Granny Smith Apples and crumbled Bleu Cheese in a housemade Vidalia Onion Dressing

Pasta

Parmesan Reggiano RavioliUS$24.00
Ravioli noodles stuffed with Romano and Parmesan cheese, tossed with Parmesan creamy tomato sauce, scallions and Asiago cheese
Tortellini CarbonaraUS$26.00
Cheese stuffed tortellini tossed with bacon, peas and sautéed wild mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce with fresh basil and Asiago cheese
Mediterranean PastaUS$26.00
Linguine, Onions, Heirloom Tomatoes, fresh Spinach, Garlic, Olive Oil, Basil, and fresh Parmesan Cheese

Steaks & Chops

Our beef is locally sourced from Iowa by using Est. 8 USDA Choice Angus grade beef

12oz Ribeye*US$44.00
7oz Filet Mignon*US$49.00
10oz NY Strip*US$40.00
12oz. Pork RibeyeUS$32.00
Blackberry BBQ Ribs
St. Louis style ribs glazed with a delicious blackberry infused barbecue sauce
- 1/2 RackUS$25.00
- Full RackUS$34.00
Generals Gourmet Burger*US$22.00
1/2 lb. 100% Beef, char-grilled and topped with mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions and Dijon Mayo on a toasted Brioche Bun

Complement Your Steak or Chop

North Atlantic Lobster Tail (1)
- Market Price
King Crab Legs (2)
- Market Price
Gulf Shrimp (2)US$9.00
Diver Scallops (2)US$10.00
Oscar StyleUS$14.00
Cajun SeasoningUS$4.00
Maytag Bleu CheeseUS$6.00

Seafood Selections

Pretzel Crusted WalleyeUS$36.00
A pretzel crusted Canadian walleye fillet topped with whole grain mustard sauce
Grilled SalmonUS$38.00
Spice rubbed fresh Norwegian salmon fillet with beurre blanc and heirloom tomatoes
Pan Seared Caramelized Diver ScallopsUS$40.00
Jumbo diver scallops with a blood orange beurre blanc

Poultry Selections

Spinach Mushroom Stuffed ChickenUS$31.00
All natural tender Chicken Breast stuffed with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Mozzarella and topped with Herbed Cream Sauce
Lemon Chicken PiccataUS$32.00
All natural tender Chicken Breast pounded thin and dredged in a seasoned Egg Batter, sautéed with fresh Lemon, Capers, and White Wine

Side Dishes

Jasmine Rice
Fried Brussels Sprouts
Baby Red Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Potato Gratin
Fresh Asparagus
Seasonal Veggies
Creamed Spinach

What 605 people are saying

Generals reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Generals offers a unique dining experience in a historic setting, with standout features like "incredible service," "quiet and cozy dining," and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "blue cheese soup" and "pretzel crusted walleye." Celebrations are made special with attentive staff. It's "one of Galena's best kept secrets."

605 Reviews

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Sarah VIP
Chicago6 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
This was an epic disappointment. My expectations are generally lower for hotel restaurants, but this was just not good. Started with crab bisque, and after two bites my husband said he was afraid to eat any more b/c it tasted off. Then we ordered a NY strip, Oscar-style with mashed potatoes and the Brussels sprouts. The steak was not a good cut (which is fairly inexcusable for a restaurant in the heart of the Midwest), and while it was actually cooked medium-rare as ordered, it lacked any flavor, despite the gelatinous yellow "Hollandaise" sauce in which it was drowned. The crab looked like sauteed chicken (pro tip: the crab should not be brown and crispy!), so we just scraped that off and didn't even try it. The mashed potatoes were dry and had no salt, and the Brussels Sprouts were drowned in balsamic vinegar. We were the only people in the restaurant when we arrived, and we were seated next to the window looking out into the empty cafeteria where breakfast was served. A window covering to keep the focus on the room we were in rather than the fluorescent lights in the next room would not be a bad addition here. This felt like a restaurant that has been stuck in time from the 80's, with a kitchen staff just going through the motions without any pride in their cooking. We've had some lovely meals in Galena, but this wasn't one of them. Our server was nice and didn't hover too much, despite our being the only customers on a Sunday evening for most of the meal. Sadly we will not be back.
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RebeccaW
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We couldn’t have been happier about this restaurant! The service was amazing, the food came out quickly, and everything was delicious!! Highly recommend!
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Jeff
Milwaukee11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant, ambience,food, server, value. We will return.
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ANTHONY
Chicago14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic! Highly recommend! We'll go back whenever we are in Galena!
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celeste
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual the food is excellent. Prices are a bit higher but quality is worth it. And excellent service and space. Our group if 7 were by themselves and stayed over the time limits without a nudge. We enjoyed ourselves immensely
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Jennifer
Louisville15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great for couples and adults. Terrific menu! It was hard to decide what to order! Food was very good. Service was attentive and polite. Great atmosphere!
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Terrie
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is my favorite place to dine. Nice atmosphere and service was great.
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Tonette
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places in Galena. Food and service are always phenomenal! We had a reservation for Valentine's dinner. Our table was beautifully set and ready when we arrived. Jody was very attentive and took very good care of us.
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scott VIP
Chicago38 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant with good(very traditional) food. Old school food in an upscale environment. I love the history of the building and all the great photos!
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Jim VIP
Chicago68 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were superb! Enjoyed our meals.
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FAQs

Generals offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 777-0090.

Generals is rated 4.7 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

230 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036

Additional information

Cross Street
Main Street and Green Street
Area
Galena
Hours of Operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–20:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–20:45
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Mel Anderson
Entertainment
Featuring the piano playing of Aaron Alexander every Saturday evening.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.desotohouse.com/
Phone number
(815) 777-0090
Catering
Please contact Kristina Larkin directly for any catering inquiries
Private party facilities
Four additional meeting rooms are available, with capabilities ranging from 10-40 people. From start to finish our professional staff pays close attention to detail and insures the service you expect.

Generals

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Custom inquiry

Bleu Cheese Soup

Diver Scallops (2)

French Salad

Appetizers

Generals' Charcuterie BoardUS$21.00

Cherry Chipotle Duck SkewersUS$20.00

Beef Tenderloin Pesto Crostini*US$20.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$26.00

Infantry on Horseback House SpecialtyUS$22.00

Fried Brussels SproutUS$18.00

Maryland Style Crab CakesUS$22.00

House Made Soups

Bleu Cheese SoupUS$8.00

French OnionUS$8.00

Crab BisqueUS$8.00

Soup du JourUS$6.00

Salads

Grant Salad

Generals' Caesar Salad

French SaladUS$20.00

Pasta

Parmesan Reggiano RavioliUS$24.00

Tortellini CarbonaraUS$26.00

Mediterranean PastaUS$26.00

Steaks & Chops

12oz Ribeye*US$44.00

7oz Filet Mignon*US$49.00

10oz NY Strip*US$40.00

12oz. Pork RibeyeUS$32.00

Blackberry BBQ Ribs

Generals Gourmet Burger*US$22.00

Complement Your Steak or Chop

North Atlantic Lobster Tail (1)

King Crab Legs (2)

Gulf Shrimp (2)US$9.00

Diver Scallops (2)US$10.00

Oscar StyleUS$14.00

Cajun SeasoningUS$4.00

Maytag Bleu CheeseUS$6.00

Seafood Selections

Pretzel Crusted WalleyeUS$36.00

Grilled SalmonUS$38.00

Pan Seared Caramelized Diver ScallopsUS$40.00

Poultry Selections

Spinach Mushroom Stuffed ChickenUS$31.00

Lemon Chicken PiccataUS$32.00

Side Dishes

Jasmine Rice

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Baby Red Mashed Potatoes

Baked Potato

Potato Gratin

Fresh Asparagus

Seasonal Veggies

Creamed Spinach

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Generals offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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