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Generals, Galena, IL

Generals

4.7
4.7
605 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • 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

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. scott

    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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  10. 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Generals

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
  • 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.
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