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    Galena Steak House

    3.8 (48 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Warm breads
    Laura C.

    1. Awesome salad and soup bar 2. Warm mini breads and butter 3. Filet mignon was so tender you can cut it with a fork 4. Great service

    Incredible espresso martinis! Love this spot it's my first time in Dixon. Great service and people. Will definitely be back!

    a steak on a plate with a side of sauce
    Lani R.

    A true Gem! I was driving from chicago to Davenport for work, thought I could make it the whole way without lunch or dinner, but due to some construction, I was wrong. My wife looked up restaurants and I wanted something really good. Went to Galena steakhouse, the place was super clean, the staff was all happy and welcoming. They were very busy but they did offer to serve us at the bar. Cocktails were done right and the food was amazing! I had an end cut Prime Rib, that was actually prepared medium (near impossible on an end cut), my wife and I also shared an order of scallops and we had saganaki for appetizer. Honestly, living in chicago I've been to a ton of steakhouses, but this was right up there with the best. Perfect temp and perfect seasoning. Will definitely be back, and build it into my work trips. Give them a try, for sure.

    Rebecca R.

    Was hungry on the way home from Ames and decided to use Yelp to find a restaurant on the way. This review will be pretty detailed and I wish I could give half stars, because the total would probably be a 3.5. To start, service was very friendly and we got our drinks right away, but that is where the quality of service ended. We weren't ready to give our order immediately, having not been here before, so when she did eventually come back to take the order, it took awhile. Then two other tables came in and were seated after us and ordered after us. One of the tables got their food ten minutes before us and another about a minute before us. We didn't order anything that should have taken longer than anyone else to prepare, so it as very odd. And the table who got their food 10 minutes before us even had appetizers. Our waitress spent a long time at that table, because the patron had like a million questions about different drinks and items. I hope they left a good tip, since they seemed to monopolize her while the rest of us waited. To start with, my husband and I had the salad bar, which as pretty decent and had quite a few items as well as some good salad dressings. The ingredients were fresh and while not a large salad bar, it was quite satisfying. Son ordered the steak, which he said was a 3, as it was overdone and husband ordered the chopped steak, which he said was a 4. The mushrooms and onions were good, but very expensive. Overall his steak was good, but not the best. However, I thought my broiled shrimp were really good, a 5. Good sized shrimp with a delectable buttery garlic sauce on them. The potatoes e about a 4, we all had them and they were a little salty, but not overly garlic and I felt they didn't even need butter because the flavor was so good and they were moist. We got the dessert to go and my hubby put it in the fridge, which I think dried it out. It looked good, but I don't feel that I can honestly give a fair review since we didn't eat it fresh. The first few bites I took of mine were good, but very sugary and his was not fresh enough to give a fair review. The total bill for the three of us was $77 without tip, so for the price we just expected more. The food and service weren't good enough to drive two hours back and even if we were on our way home from Ames, I think we would try someplace new.

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    I had a steak it was good. Resturant it old but clean. Got to think it's as good you will find in Dixon

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    Oliver’s Corner Market

    Oliver’s Corner Market

    4.9
    (9 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Small corner market. Really great subs for 5 dollars and fresh meat. A full on small grocery store…read more The staff was friendly, they have a selection in the back for your choice of sandwiches and a small salad bar. If I was local, this place would have all my needs without having to drive several miles to a Walmart. I recommend this spot for anyone in town.

    I had to stop in and ask for patty to right a wrong and introduce myself because I gave another…read morestore credit for there very tasty/fresh breakfast sausage. The store it self is in on a side street with plenty of parking and at first opening on a Saturday is pretty easy to navagate because the crowds have not formed yet. The store itself has a small town feel to it, no big chain store feel and more like a neighborhood place. I was surprised to see the salad/pasta bar set up just after 8am, not a huge one but all the basics. Patty invited me to stop by the store if I was ever in the neighborhood, I was was going to Iowa so I was passing Dixon Il and I'm getting off the Hwy because I brought a cooler with me because no way I'm a few miles away and not getting this sausage that I like so much. Flynnies Diner, a local spot uses Olivers for all their meat and I found it in the breakfast plate that I had which i immediately liked. Since I didn't know what the what I was looking for in the store the meat guy helped me, I explained that I wanted the sausage that Flynnies serves and he took me right to it. It was in a small but nicely thought out good looking meat case, nice red meat by the way. Since Patty was so passionate about me correcting my review and setting the record straight and having confirmed with the restaurant owner where the sausage actually came from, I gladly corrected my review so I asked if she was in today and could I speek to her. I just wanted a couple minutes to introduce my self since she took the time to reach out to me and to meet her after correcting the record, it was full circle for the whole situation. The breakfast sausage is top quality which you can tell with the first bite, it's pretty lean and very tasty. It's a very dense/hearty breakfast sausage that is seasoned perfect and like me when you first taste it you know that this is not any commercial sausage. When I had it at the diner I knew that this was a fresh local product and I was right. Patty O I apologize for the wrong information from my server at Flynnies Diner and I was happy to correct my review with your information and give you all the credit that your store deserves and it was nice meeting you and thank you for the great breakfast sausage that I left with, when ever I'm that way I'm bringing a cooler to take some with me.

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    Annie's organic pasta.
    Annie's organic pasta.
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    Healthy snacks.
    Somkit

    Somkit

    4.3
    (120 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    We were in Dixon and looking for a place with gluten free option, and we found Somkit!…read more When we walked in, there were many people enjoying lunch. We were shown a table away from the door as it was really cold that day, so the staff were quite considerate. There was also a sushi bar area. We opted for ordering from the menu which comes with appetizers. When inquired about gluten free options, the staff explained clearly what could be gluten free. When the food arrived, we were quite impressed that they do take allergen seriously. The put a gluten free indicator on the dish to make sure it was clearly marked. In term of the taste, they were delicious. I particularly like the soup, it was flavorful, and definitely good for a cold day! The portion of all the dishes were plentiful that we brought home some left over. Check out Somkit if you find yourself in Dixon.

    If you want Thai or Japanese food,Somkit,(Formerly Touch of Thai) is the place to go when in Dixon…read moreIllinois. Located in downtown,open Tuesday-Saturday,they offer a nice selection of lunch and dinner specials My wife is Gluten Free and they were very accommodating. Service was fantastic!...thank you Leichan S. My wife had Panang Curry with brown rice. I had the Chicken Pad See Eiw with a Philly Roll. Needless to say,we had no leftovers! Everything had great flavor . You can dine in ,delivery or carry-out, either way you will not be disappointed. You can expect fast service, authentic cuisine and fantastic Asian cuisine.

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    Philadelphia roll lunch portion
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    Palmyra Pub and Eatery

    Palmyra Pub and Eatery

    3.4
    (81 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    We had visited this place for lunch and I thought we should make a trip back for dinner. Good…read morechoice! It was a Saturday night, and this place was busy busy busy. Yet we walked in, and were seated immediately, with a prompt visit by a server who took our drink orders while we looked over the menu. I chose their Smoked Roast Prime Rib. I enjoy smoked meats AND Prime Rib - so how could you go wrong? I ordered it with their mashed potato side. My wife had their Chicken George, which as you can see from the photo (updated photos are labeled 8/2026 visit) provided a LOT of Chicken. The Chicken George came with a dipping sauce, plus you have barbeque sauces also on the table. The chicken was fresh from the fryer and was very good. The Smoked Roast Prime Rib was exactly what it was called - the rind had a nice, smokey flavor to it. The Prime Rib was a nice cut, tender, and tasted great. This kind of feels like a country sports bar. Plenty of TV screens in the place, and wood walls give it a homey feeling. Service is very attentive even during high business periods and the manager checked in to see how our food was. So many good things - what's not to like? It's about a mile north of Rt 2 on Palmyra Road. You can't miss it if you drive north.

    A real hidden gem located on the outskirts of Dixon Illinois. We went for lunch on a Saturday and…read morewere seated immediately. They offer indoor and outdoor seating so we chose to sit on their patio since it was such a nice June day. They have an extensive cocktail and craft beer list along with burgers, sandwiches,tacos,bowls,salads and BBQ. My wife had the Rodeo Burger on a GF bun which was loaded with pulled pork,bbq sauce and pepper jack cheese. The burger was huge and came with a side of slaw. I had to try their Trash Can Fries which were topped with Monterey Jack cheese sauce,pulled pork,pico and jalapenos. Absolutely delicious. They offer Daily Specials and are also known for their Chicken George which I have to try on my next visit. Plenty of parking and great for larger groups as well.

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    A look at the bar, where you can see part of the outdoor seating area beyond it.
    A look at the bar, where you can see part of the outdoor seating area beyond it.
    Trash Can Fries
    Trash Can Fries
    Rodeo Burger is stuffed with goodness!

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    Rodeo Burger is stuffed with goodness!

    Galena Steak House - steak - Updated August 2026

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