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Generals, Galena, IL

Generals

4.7 (630)
$31 to $50
American
230 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • 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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andy McGovern
  • Catering
    Please contact Anna Botis 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 630 people are saying

Generals reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Generals, a charming venue in a historic Civil War Hotel, offers a nostalgic dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is "quiet and relaxing," ideal for special occasions. Dishes like steak, chicken piccata, and walleye are frequently praised. Service from staff like Gavin, Lizzie, and Julie is consistently celebrated as "fantastic."
630 Reviews
  1. Hugh VIP

    Hawaii39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful venue in Civil War Hotel Lower Level restaurant that Grant and many other Union Generals had visited. Tables/Furnishings reflected dates. Was greeted promptly by Waitress who was cheerful, congenial, and gregarious.

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  2. James VIP

    Chicago / Illinois41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. Another great experience. Wonderful service from Grover and Lizzie. We really appreciated the Happy Anniversary flower petals and greetings. Can’t wait to come back.

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  3. Nora VIP

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very delicious food! The beef tenderloin crostinos appetizer, as well as the scallops, wereexcellent, prepared perfectly.

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  4. Breeanna

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Delicious food, quiet ambiance.

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  5. Terry

    Chicago / Illinois12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The steaks were outstanding! The restaurant is located in one of the older building in Galena. Adds some nostalgia. Our server was attentive and very personable. The food was delicious and in sufficient portion size. You can easily overeat. The dessert cart has some history which only adds to the charm.

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  6. Jamie

    Iowa49 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Filet and ribeye were great and cooked to order. Creamed spinach, asparagus, baked potato were very good. Gratin potatoes were good (missed the Au). Service was very good.

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  7. Amy

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was attentive, but not overbearing. The foot was hot and delicious. Will definitely return for another meal.

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  8. Rick

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Lizzie did a fantastic job. She was on top of our needs from the time we arrived and for the balance of the evening. Great job Lizzie!

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  9. Ronald VIP

    Chicago / Illinois40 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My filet was excellent, the best in Galene. The chicken however was dry and not very good. All in all though a very nice experience

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  10. William

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the Salmon it was prepared just right. Service was excellent.

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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 630 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
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Generals

230 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main Street and Green Street
  • Neighborhood
    Galena
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–8:45 pm
  • 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
    Andy McGovern
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact Anna Botis 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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