We arrived to Galena for the first time ever and needed a lunch spot with a patio for our pups. It was chilly and, unknowingly, two minutes before open, but the host got a table cleaned up and ready for us immediately. We proceeded to have 10 out of 10 service and some of the best chicken wings I've ever had. They are chimichurri sauced and lightly fried to perfection. My wife got a steak salad that she loved and the wings came with crispy, thin cut steak fries that were also lights out. Didn't get to sample the tap menu much, but the food alone is well worth the trip here. read more

Such great food! Service was wonderful. Such nice servers. A little pricey but the food was worth it. The burgers were ok, but the fried rice I had and the Bao appetizer was absolutely delicious. Would definitely come back here. read more

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Food was amazing (for such a small town). We had the salmon with pesto orzo and fried catfish, plus the walnut cake for dessert. Delish! Staff was friendly/personable/effecient. Highly recommend this place. Will absolutely come back when traveling through Galena again. read more

Impeccable service, wonderful food and great atmosphere just off the main street. Highly recommend coming here and would go back again! The lady running the place was great and so was our waiter. A+! read more

Food was phenomenal, a job well done all around! Nice touch that the server came over to chat with us for a short while to tell us the history behind the taphouse! Small menu but easy a 10/10 read more

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Galena Taphouse has only been open for a couple years now, but it feels much older, in the absolutely best way. The place is kinda small, but has good table seating and an awesome bar. There are a few TVs to watch the local sportsball game. And they have a great, broad selection of beers. Not sure which beer to get, ask for a recommendation or a little taste - they got you. The staff could not be friendlier, as is the owner. We were instantly treated like regulars. All that makes for a great time, but then you add in the food. Really amazing. The food here is not bar food, it's far better, creative and seasonal. Come and eat here and you will see what I mean - it's quite excellent. You will not be disappointed. read more

This place has amazing food and service! We stopped in yesterday after leaving another restaurant in town and we were not disappointed. We ordered the lobster tempura as an appetizer and it was stunning and delicious. My foodie son got the fried rice, it was such a fun spin on that dish. My husband has a decadent burger and I went with the burrata salad as a meal and it was fantastic! Was a highlight of our time in Galena! read more

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A neat little gem in the heart of Galena. House chefs from Miami make a changing menu come to life. The Lobster Mac and Cheese was fantastic. It was a little "rich" to eat quickly, so make sure you pair it with a wine or a tap beer and take a few sips in between bites to cleanse your palate. The bartender was very attentive and helped frame the story of the establishment. A charming atmosphere gives a chill vibe that mixes the historic building with a modern feel. Kitchen is open the latest in Galena and is legit. There are also many gluten- free options that beats any "bar" food downtown. read more

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Food and service were exceptional! Honestly some of the best food I've ever had and at a seriously reasonable price. If you're in Galena, do yourself a favor and eat here. read more

I ordered the salmon and it was incredible! The risotto was delicious and salmon was cooked perfectly. The fried fish with vinegar was also very tasty and would highly recommend. The beer options were fun to try and liked every beer I tried in my beer flight would recommend the vanilla beer so unique and never tried anything like it. The staff were super friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend coming here. read more

Ordered take out and pickup. The Truffle Salmon Risotto was amazing and to die for, absolutely fantastic. The Side Mixed Greens & Cucumber Dressing was very fresh, however they did not include the Cucumber Dressing. Rated 4 because of no dressing, otherwise a 5 all around. Cozy restaurant looking forward to dining in someday. read more

My husband and I stopped in because it was 9pm on a Tuesday and most places in Galena were closed. Well, it's my new favorite spot! We live in San Diego and I've tried truffle fries at a ton of places. This place has THE BEST by far! We also enjoyed the pork egg rolls and the shrimp fried rice. So amazing. The service was also amazing. Last hour of the night and Rick and Max had the same energy I would expect at opening! Also it was super clean and you can see back in the kitchen. New absolute favorite! read more

Galena Taphouse was a first-time place for us to visit. The weather was great, and we were interested in trying something new. This is not a large place, so know that it may be tricky if you're going in there with a group of people looking to share a large table. They've got table-top seating and a nice bar seating area, and it's a little tight, depending on where you sit. We got the House Salad, along with the Taphouse Project Burger. They have no business calling this thing a house salad; it was delicious, and the avocado was filling--not like the standard house salads we're used to receiving. That's definitely a compliment, and it was very tasty! The burger was arguably one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. From their description: This arrangement of tasteful delights starts with an 8 oz Prime Rib & Brisket Burger topped with white cheddar, hickory bacon, & a fried egg. Mayo, pink sauce, lettuce, onion, and served with a pickle spear and sea-salt, thin cut, steak fries. I read it and was sold - it came out as pure perfection, and the photos will do no justice here. The doneness, the juice, the perfectly cooked egg, and the toppings. My family saw it, and there was no way they would allow me to consume all of it without trying it out. If you are at all on the fence about trying it, I'd go back tomorrow and order it in a heartbeat. The marriage of flavors and the dripping juices from the Prime Rib and Brisket combo - I can't type anymore because I'm getting hungry for one. The drink selections were great. They made suggestions based on menu items and were very knowledgeable about all the options. Everything we saw there looked great, so we will be back to sample more from the menu. Looking for a little adventure? Try a pickle beer - might be good to split with someone, but was really great to try as well. read more

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Omg why go anywhere else!!! We had the seafood appetizer, pork belly shrimp fried rice, salmon, house salad with shrimp. There were 3 people in our party and we shared our dishes. Amazing is not a worthy word to describe these dishes. I cannot imagine going anywhere else to enjoy a meal. Chef Gino you rule!!!! I forgot to mention the waitstaff. Incredible polite and friendly. Love this place beyond words read more

Cozy spot, good selection craft beer & upscale food menu. Enjoyed ramen, chicken wings, & TRUFFLE FRIES!! Very attentive staff. Good value too! Definitely recommend, glad we stumbled upon this place read more

This is the one restaurant I go to when either we want to go out for a meal for just the two of us or we have guests visiting. When I go out to eat, I want something that I cannot make it home because I either don't have the knowledge or can't get my hands on the ingredients. I have never been disappointed by the Taphouse. If local beer on tap is your thing, you will want to wet your whistle here. If beer is not your thing, they have a variety of canned cocktails and have added wines to enjoy with your meal. The atmosphere is cozy, the place is intimate; and if you are walking in off the street, feel free to eat at the bar. They do take reservations and for a party of four or more I would recommend it. I cannot say enough about the food. Chef does a wonderful job of mixing up the seasonal menus, and I am sure everyone in your party will find a dish to please, whether you have adventurous foodies, cautious meat and potatoes, folk, vegetarians, etc. The grilled octopus appetizer that I had for my entrée last night was the best I ever had. read more

My husband and I both enjoyed our food very much. Cute place too! Our server was very attentive. read more

My wife and I came in town to Galena and found this place and WOW we are happy we did! The food was unexpectedly incredible. We had various items, my wife has the Anti-Hero IPA which she loved. The pork Bao buns were out of this world. So happy to write this review, definitely a must stop if you're in the area. Thanks! read more

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S P E C T A CU L A R. This is a foodies paradise so don't be diverted by the name. Yes, they have some beers on tap but that's a diversion. This place is really about the food. Chef Gino has some fantastic recipes, creating multiple WOW moments during our meal of pulled pork egg rolls and the pork belly shrimp stir fry. The bar service ladies & men were great and very accommodating. Prices are very reasonable. Ambience is . . . well, it's a bar, what did you expect? I can't wait to go back, which is the greatest compliment I can give to a restaurant. PS. We ate here twice more during our visit to Galena, once for lunch and a second evening meal. Each time was F A N TA S T I C. The food is off-the-charts flavorful and the service is friendly and efficient. This place on Yelp is sadly characterized under the "Bar" category instead of a "Restaurant"; consequently, it's easily overlooked. This is sad because the food is the real star of this place and it deserves better placement and recommendations within Yelp and the foodie lovers of the area. read more

Fantastic service. Great food with a regional flair, seasonal offerings and awesome beer.

This place was great! I got the house salad with salmon, and my boyfriend got the burger. Both were phenomenal. Very cute bar and atmosphere. Intimate but lively and inviting. read more

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Great spot with extremely attentive staff and awesome beer options. We only had time for a couple appetizers... and they were insane! Highly recommend the pulled pork egg rolls. Thanks for being a top notch establishment. Go Pack! read more

Galena Taphouse is a great location. Outdoor dining for you and your dog. The chicken and waffles were yummy.

The pink hair lady (owner) is disgustingly rude and food is mid. Never again. Hopefully she doesn't cook, food would come out as rotten as her. read more

You need to stop in,kick back and enjoy. We liked it all. Food, atmosphere staff and location. We will be back.

Food is very average. But the owner is even worse. She is incredibly rude and cannot take any accountability for her behavior. She also must not understand what reviews are because she thinks you're lying if your reviews aren't great lol beyond unprofessional and not someone I would ever want to support by giving them my money. read more

We were ready to enjoy a meal on our last night in the area, and Galena Taphouse seemed perfect to see us off. Getting to the point quickly: It wasn't, because our food took about an hour and twenty minutes to arrive. We feel for the staff who told us that they were unexpectedly short-handed, but somebody should have been limiting the number of patrons, which would have been easily done by telling people as they came in how long the wait would be. read more

The food here is nothing short of amazing. The Peruvian style ceviche is the best ceviche I have ever had and the sweet potatoes added to it are surprising and delightful. I recently had the special which was a whole fried sea bass with fried plantains and avocado and red onion and tomato and it was as delicious as well as being visually stunning. The service is always wonderful. If the bartender or server is busy the Chef comes out to greet you. Chef Gino is truly am amazing Chef and Galena is lucky to have him. read more

Galena Taphouse - Whole fried sea bass with fried plantains and avocado and red onions and tomatoes. Absolutely delicious! - Bars Near Me - Galena, Illinois

I'm not sure how this place doesn't have more than six reviews (at my time of posting). It was surprisingly busy for a Sunday evening and like many places there was limited wait staff, but they were attentive as possible. The food was very good. The pork belly bao buns were a little pricey for the portion, but the taste was amazing. We also shared a salad that was a good portion for two...also very good, particularly the salad dressing. Not a brewery, however a great selection of craft beers from the Galena area. We would absolutely eat there again. Sister restaurant of Grape Escape (also one of our faves in the area). read more

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We felt food was overpriced. Had the catfish sandwich. Catfish was good but there was so much aioli that it overpowered it. The owner and worker also continuously argued in front of us which made it awkward. They wouldn't let it go and made it uncomfortable. read more

Holy hell. Had the best Bao bun ever here. Also had the calamari....fantastic with a big hit of fresh ground pepper. A neat little space too. Give it a shot....off the main drag. read more

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Beers here are well made, lots of options for everyone. Friendly staff and fun atmosphere.

Came here for drinks. Bartenders had great service, and the beet selection is very good.

Excellent food (pork belly tostones, steak papardelle), eclectic food and beer menu, Amazing service and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Just off Main Street and worth the stop! Great Job! read more

Happened upon this place because everything else was closed on a Monday night. Amazing food. Fun place. It's worth seeking out.

Made reservation. Many larger tables open but was given a small high top round not big enough for two people to eat. A group of loud women came in after us and the server ignored us and went to larger group. We left with our $100 dinner budget to another establishment. read more

While shopping at Beyond the Horizon, Galena Tap House was recommended to us. What a wonderful recommendation! We sat at the bar. Got the soup of the day - chicken and rice with Basel and cilantro to start. yummm. Light, full of flavor. Entrees were the salmon with VSOP cognac sauce and mashed potatoes and the Project Burger. Wow! Both were extraordinary. Large portions and delicious. Not the ordinary faire on Main Street Galena, Illinois. The bartender, Cara, made us feel right at home. Will definitely be back soon. read more

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Out-of-the-box pub food. The service is friendly and faster than expected for the kind of unique fare that is offered. The dining room is small but cozy, not cramped. read more

Great food! Server and owner(?) had a great attitude. We had just gotten to town and were hungry and thirsty. They were open late and everything was wonderful. Highly recommend! read more

This place has fantastic food and great atmosphere! Cool place! Also, the beer is very good 5 stars all day.