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Fried Green Tomatoes, Galena, IL

Fried Green Tomatoes

4.8
4.8
4420 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Fried Green Tomatoes proudly serves steaks and boasts a Wine Spectator Award winning wine menu. Outstanding service and an inviting atmosphere make Fried Green a must stop while in downtown historic Galena, Illinois. Fried Green Tomatoes is the place for steak, fresh scallops, and homemade lasagna. Reservations accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: We are a multi-level dining facility in a historic downtown building. For the dining enjoyment for all of our guests, we do not provide highchairs or booster seats.

We try our best to accommodate your requests but we do not guarantee certain tables.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (815) 777-3938
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steve Roussel
  • Catering
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers a wide range of customized catering services. From full-service to dinner pans to go, please visit friedgreen.com for complete information.
  • Private party facilities
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers semi-private areas seating from 6 to 10 guests. Please call us to book your group dinner of 10 or more people at 815-777-3938 - room rental fee may apply.
  • Private party contact
    Lee Sa Hatfield or Fred Bonnet: (815) 777-3938
  • Neighborhood
    Galena
  • Cross street
    Diagonal
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    None
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 4,420 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

4,420 Reviews
  1. lyndiek

    Charleston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    lovely spot, perfectly prepared steaks and great service

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as always!! Thanks to Jeff for the excellent service and conversation! And thank yo Fred for a wonderful dinner.

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  3. Caddy55

    Naples

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent , the food was very good with good portion size.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Having gluten free choices clearly marked on the menu is very important to me. I was very surprised that they offered a gluten free bread, which was very good! The special I ordered was maple glazed salmon and it was excellent. Our waitress was excellent and very knowledgeable. She checked with the chef to be able to answer several questions I had.

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  5. Djp1

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. The table next to us had the ice cream martini. First layer ice cream, then tiramisu, whip cream then layer of flourless chocolate cake covered in whip cream and chocolate sauce. It looked delightful. Many people have commented that this is their favorite restaurant in Galena. We will be back !

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  6. lindap

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chilean sea bass!!! The best! Vera, our server was Fabulous! Fried green tomatoes were awesome! Great spot overall!!

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  7. JonnyK

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal in Galena.. Will certainly be back if we make it to Galena in the future. Madison our waitress was a pleasure and food was amazing.

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  8. JenniN

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food - obviously a very popular place in Galena. We enjoyed everything - from food, to drinks, to atmosphere.

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  9. TimW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    service and food very good-we were seated in third floor loft area-table of 12 seated behind us-might as well been dining at Red Robin

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So many choices it was difficult to choose. The homemade lasagna is so delicious!

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  11. TraciH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I were celebrating our Anniversary. The Ambiance, Service and Food was Devine. The Filet w/Shrimp was the best I've ever had. ❤️

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  12. AricaG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my and my husband's favorite restaurants to frequent. Fabulous food, always delicious, full of flavor, and phenomenal quality. All the staff are professional, efficient, and remarkable customer service. Every staff member always smiling and timely. Exquisite restaurant and experiences there! Thank you Fried Green!

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  13. Stephan

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Fried Green Tomatoes was an excellent dining experience in Galena. We wanted to find a restaurant for lunch/dinner that was worthwhile, especially since we had an unpleasant experience in the past with another restaurant. The experience was amazing and fantastic here. The entrees and ambiance was so nice, we didn't want to leave. I would definitely return back to this restaurant and recommend everyone to join us. When in Galena, try Fried Green Tomatoes, you won't be disappointed at all!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress new the menu well we were on the second level air conditioning was on high It could have been a little warmer in this fist room. I thought the food was priced well and it was Delicious would plan on going back very soon

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  15. BonnieP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous meal and awesome service! It was a highly recommended restaurant from a few friends and we were not disappointed. Will definitely be back!

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  16. BradW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Somewhat pricey. Excellent service. Easy to reservations online. Classy ambiance. All of the employees really seemed to like their jobs. Thanks for an enjoyable evening!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Girls trip and we had a very nice dinner together with a friendly staff and excellent food!

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  18. MaryM

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding as always. Our server, Brittany, was very nice and attentive. Another wonderful evening at Fried Green Tomatoes.

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  19. Oslo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Highly recommended. The scallops were outstanding! The pork shank very good. Crab cakes a bit salty/spicy.

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  20. pdpclan

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    Food was over-priced -not a good value. It was extremely loud so we couldn’t hear our conversation with our guests. Service wasn’t great as I would have expected. Probably won’t be dining there again. Plus we had to walk up flights of stairs and not ideal for older folks with bad knees.

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  21. BruceG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. The noise level was high, however.

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  22. Butch

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chilean Seabass is top notch. Pinot Grigio was great too.

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  23. JudithA

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food was delicious. Carmel Apple Martini was also so so good! Would recommend this restaurant and definitely come back next time I visit Galena.

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  24. RandyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress was wonderful and our meal was great! Thank for a wonderful evening!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a fantastic dinner and can’t say enough what a great experience we had! Great service, food and ambience - highly recommend the shrimp burrata ravioli! Amazing!!!!

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  26. kellyc

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love the bartender Jeff he makes the best drinks we brought another couple who would never eaten there before and I absolutely loved it. We highly recommend we always go and we’re in Galena. Don’t forget to eat the fried green tomatoes are the best.

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  27. ChrisB

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Service was great, fast and very attentive. Food was delicious. I would have appreciated a vegetable with my meal, more than just the salad however. I rated the ambience low because several people kept their hats on and/or wore sweatshirts in this white table cloth establishment…certainly not the restaurants fault.

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  28. EricaR

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come to Galena every year to celebrate our anniversary. Great place for special occasions. Best Fried Green tomatoes! Service always awesome!

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  29. KarenH

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Atmosphere was very nice and the service and food was great.

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  30. MichaelK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The meals were excellent and the waitress was very helpful in explaining the dishes offered and offering recommendations. The area where we were seated was a little noisy at times; but that was due to the area was almost completely full.

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  31. TaylorD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant was clean and lively yet quiet at the same time if you will. The environment was comfortable and enjoyable. Staff was friendly and extremely attentive, my water glass was never empty. The food was outstanding flavorful, hot, and came out in good time. I will definitely recommend

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  32. Justme777

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great place. Have been going for years. Whenever we're in town, we know where we're having dinner. The only thing missing with some entrees is vegetables. But the salad and bread loaf are both very good!

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  33. Justme777

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Very nice, good food. The wait staff is always fantastic! When we visit Galena, we make reservations for FGT.

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  34. LauraD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was excellent!!! The noise level was off the chart a few times due to a loud group. I will definitely recommend and be back

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  35. DeAnnG

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! Waitress was very pleasant and made great recommendations!

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  36. AmyM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food and service was excellent as usual. One of our favorite restaurants.

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  37. MichelleC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was devine! Try steak martini as an appetizer. Scallops on risotto! Yum. Service was outstanding.

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  38. RonB

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant when we are in Galena. Food was very good, but then food has always been good here. Only issue is we felt like we were being rushed during our meal. A couple of times the wait staff asked us if they could take our plates when there was clearly food left on our plates and we were still eating.

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  39. BradD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing experience! It was our 20 year anniversary and they really made us feel special.

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  40. Irenr

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    The service was outstanding, the food was a bit salty. The carpet has a musty moisture smell that was a turn off.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Fried Green Tomatoes is rated 4.8 stars by 4420 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 42 times today
Google Map for Fried Green Tomatoes

213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Diagonal
  • Neighborhood
    Galena
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steve Roussel
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (815) 777-3938
  • Catering
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers a wide range of customized catering services. From full-service to dinner pans to go, please visit friedgreen.com for complete information.
  • Private party facilities
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers semi-private areas seating from 6 to 10 guests. Please call us to book your group dinner of 10 or more people at 815-777-3938 - room rental fee may apply.
  • Private party contact
    Lee Sa Hatfield or Fred Bonnet: (815) 777-3938
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