I found this wonderful little place while looking for a light lunch spot…read more Saw MEDITERRANEAN and that's all I needed to know! What a cute little place! If you take the back steps to the upstairs door, you have to be careful to follow the directions. I was sat immediately by the window and was quickly greeted by a very nice young lady. I was torn between the octopus appetizer or the stuffed ravioli. I decided on BOTH, and good thing I did! The octopus was tender and had the most wonderful flavor as well as the mashed potatoes that accompanied it. The ravioli was also wonderful! You get a generous amount of raviolis but the shrimp was not skimped on! The plate was covered with deliciously and perfectly cooked shrimp. Not too raw. Not overcooked. The sauce was just amazing. I'm going to tell you I don't impress much when it comes to dining out. We most always say we could have done better, but not this time! I was so happy with both dishes. I also had a glass of sangria, which can sometimes be too sweet or too dry for my taste. This was perfect as well! The fresh fruit was perfect. I forced myself to save some to tKe home to my husband and he and our friend were also amazed at how much they liked the two dishes. We are planning another 2 hour trip to go back so I can introduce them to Caliza! Oh! I forgot to mention my waitress. The young lady was so sweet and offered her opinion of the dishes I was looking to try and she steered me in the right direction for sure.

Unsuspecting, little cocina in the heart of downtown Galena. When you walk in the landing and climb…read moreup the steep flight of stairs you're met with the waft of Mediterranean smells that awaken all your senses. Quaint and lowly lit that brings a romantic, Sicilian vibe. The staff are attentive and helpful. Appetizer to start us off with the Tuna tartar-absolutely delicious. Our main courses were the grilled salmon and mushroom ravioli. First of all, we were graced with the Chef bring out our entrees. The grilled salmon was pan seared so when you took a bite the salmon was moist a cooked perfectly but then you got a little crunch. The mushroom ravioli was the unexpected hidden gem on the menu. WE NEED THE RECIPE!! It was so good...not too much of anything, flawlessly seasoned, the sauce was just the right consistency, and the ravioli...oh my goodness side note: I ordered French fries because I love fries, and although very good, they paled in comparison. Overall, this will be on our list every time we visit Galena! We can't wait to come back and try something different. We'll probably get the tuna tartar and the mushroom ravioli for appetizers. 10/5 stars!!

We are in town for an unfortunate situation (death in the family) and had planned a small gathering…read moreof friends for dinner. My husband and I arrived a bit early- parking is really tough on a Friday night in downtown Galena but we scored a spot a block away quickly. So, we headed to the bar to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. $10 Pinot Grigio and Petosi $6.00 on tap- I enjoyed the piano player for a bit! Very talented! Once our party all arrived, we will seated in one of the dining rooms. We started with sharing saganaki, because this is what you do here. Most everyone ordered the filet, but I wanted the salmon and husband had the Greek chicken. The entrees come with a starch and soup or salad so we chose the cream of broccoli and a baked potato. Everything was very tasty and service was excellent as they work on a team - so there was always someone promptly picking up dishes etc. The meal ran about $75 pp as we averaged it out

Another staple favorite of ours especially if you are craving an amazing steak. This is our go-to…read morefor a celebratory meal. Service is always personable, we've never had a bad wait-staffer. Although the restaurant is generally very busy , you are able to hold table conversations without a lot of extraneous noise. Meals are abundant- always have leftovers. Steaks come in various cuts and are delicious. If you are looking for a smaller meal, they have those too, we just go for the steaks!

Chef Garrot made our dining a special experience. Our family has many serious food allergies making…read morethem vegans. Garrot made their dinner exceptional. Our server, Delaney, also gave us great help. Good experience! Thank you!!

Service was exceptional, food was delectable and the view was beautiful. Highly recommend!read more

DO not miss this Pizza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more I love the local neighborhood vibe here. You will not be arm in arm with the high velocity Chicagoans. Prices are reasonable and the staff is superb.

Outside of Galena's Main Street is this local bar. We are totally tourists and we had a quick…read moredinner here (I wanted to try something off the beaten path) and it's very, very local. The bar area is about 3/4 of the space and there are a few tables for dining. The local crowd is very comfortable here - I didn't feel uncomfortable, but everyone here seems like they already knew each other. One of the guys sitting at the bar got up and start bussing a table... I guess he works there. Despite the crowd, the food did not take too long. The lone server was very busy, but she paid enough attention. I had the steak sandwich, which was seasoned well enough and soft enough to chew through. Also, they had tots and battered fries, which is an automatic +1 star upgrade! We also got a pizza to go - the green olives were very strong!

We had such a lovely breakfast here! The omelet was absolutely delicious, and the pastries were…read morefresh and so tasty. Everything was wonderful, and we really enjoyed our breakfast. The gentleman who greeted us and our server were both incredibly kind, friendly, and attentive. Such a lovely experience! Highly recommend this place!

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

Ordered dinner takeout from L May on the advice of a Dubuque local. It was fantastic! The cheddar…read moremashed potatoes are very tasty and steak was cooked perfectly. The focaccia was perfectly seasoned with salt and herbs--they included whipped butter but I didn't need it because the flavor and texture were already quite satisfying. The green beans and house salad were also quite yummy. One of us had pizza and was very happy with that, as well. Went wild and got dessert, as well. The chocolate mousse and cheesecake were big hits. Even though we took the food back to our hotel the service was friendly and they went above and beyond to package things nicely and include everything we might need. The place is really neat inside so we can't wait to eat there when we have a chance. Will definitely return when we are in town!

Food was amazing, love how thin and crunchy the pizza crust was. Fast and friendly staff. Cozy…read morerestaurant, suitable for family time or work team bonding!

Ambiance, food and service were outstanding!! Their Friday's…read morefish fry is one of the best!! Definitely 5 star in my book!!!

Don't Judge. Ate there 2 nights in a row. Friday fish fry is the best around. Tonight, beef tips…read moreand linguine. Cream sauce with green beans. Beef tender, green beans still had a snap. Decent bourbon selection which is rare for this area. Nicely done.

We enjoyed our anniversary dinner here while staying in Galena. It was about a 15-minute drive for…read moreus from our b&b - be wary, it's quite dark on the country roads at night with no streetlights once the sun goes down after 9 pm in the summer. The restaurant is inside the small but upscale inn, and we were seated in an inside booth facing the beautiful outdoor scenery. We ordered the soft shell crab and scallop appetizers, and the beef wellington entree. All of them were delicious, especially the beef wellington. I highly recommend the cherry dessert (top option on the spring/summer sessert menu). It was really unique and flavorful. Be sure to grab some photos on the patio at sunset too!

The host who greeted us was very kind and accommodating, making sure we got the table I preferred…read more That was a nice start to the evening. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience did not live up to the reputation or the price point. I travel extensively around the world and the U.S., and I dine often at high-end restaurants, so I consider myself someone with a refined palate. With that in mind, I found Goldmoore to be very overrated. My sea bass was very average--the sauce had clashing flavors that simply did not work together. Their signature Beef Wellington, which should have been the highlight, was disappointing as well. Even the vegetables in the medley had a strange aftertaste, almost as if one of them--or the garlic--was spoiled. Service was also underwhelming. Our server didn't explain the dishes, didn't check in to ask how things were, and the food took far too long to arrive. For a restaurant of this level, that's unacceptable. Dessert was the final letdown. It had a cheap taste and even some crusty, stale-like bits that reminded me of eating a cracker past its freshness. For a $200 bill, I expected much higher quality. My friend and I both agreed that we would have enjoyed a simple burger and fries in downtown Galena much more. Overall, the atmosphere and the host were nice, but the food and service fell far below the standard of a fine dining restaurant. Sadly, I was not impressed and would not return.