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Generals

4.7 (744)
$31 to $50
American
230 S Main St, Galena, IL 61036

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Generals

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Galena

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Generals.

4.7

4.7
(744)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Galena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Generals in Galena offers "excellent food and service" with a "romantic ambiance" in a historic setting. Guests rave about the "pretzel crusted sea bass" and "filet mignon". Staff like Gavin and Kylie are praised for their exceptional service. It's a "wonderful place" for anniversaries and enjoying the history of the DeSoto Hotel.
744 Reviews
  1. Joanne Gold

    Chicago56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Would definitely recommend for the food, drinks, and ambiance. Our server, Julie, was very attentive and graciously allowed our group to stay and chat even after their closing hour. We will certainly return for another wonderful meal.

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  2. Cosmo

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service from Gavin! Very personable! Would go again.

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  3. Michael Gold

    Minneapolis32 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our server, Chloe, who was a plus. She provided prompt, efficient, and friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive service to enhance the ambience and food.

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  4. Alan & Sue

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding by the server. Food always great. The walleye worth repeating.

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  5. Jill

    Omaha4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The diver scallops with blood orange beurre blanc were expertly seared and sumptuous. Attentive and friendly service, as well. Thank you!

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  6. Brian Gold

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was on point …. Delightful service, well-prepared and presented food and romantic ambiance.

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  7. James

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for our anniversary. The food and service was very good.

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  8. William Gold

    Chicago94 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Steaks were good, chicken piccata and ribs not so good. Ribs were too fatty. Chicken overcooked Rib order was left off the kitchen order so one diner had to wait for dinner and when they arrived not very good. The manager comped the ribs. Overall a bit disappointed

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  9. Wayne

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent so was the service. Wonderful atmosphere. Friendly staff

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  10. Barbie

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place to eat while visiting Galena!! Love the atmosphere, the food, and the service!! Always the best place to stay, while in Galena, is the DeSoto House, as well as, the best place to eat!!

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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

FAQs

Private dining isn’t part of Generals’ offering, private parties are not allowed, and the restaurant highlights its casual fine-dining dining rooms and lounge instead.

Generals’ portions tend to be generous, guests frequently describe sides and steaks as hearty, and some shared dishes were more than enough for two.

Saturdays are a standout, Generals serves a slow-roasted Prime Rib every Saturday, and guests specifically praise the Saturday prime-rib experience.

Yes, Generals’ cozy, historic rooms and casual fine-dining atmosphere make it a popular date-night spot, and guests report romantic anniversary and Valentine’s dinners there.

Yes, Generals is family-friendly: reviewers say staff were extremely friendly and accommodating to a four‑month‑old, and many guests celebrate birthdays and family meals there.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat attire is appropriate for Generals’ casual-fine-dining setting and the special-occasion touches it mentions for anniversaries and birthdays.

At Generals you can dine in cozy lower‑level dining rooms or enjoy drinks in the Generals' Bar and lounge, reviewers note multiple dining rooms and a comfortable bar area.

Generals offers a cozy, historic dining experience in the DeSoto Hotel, casually elegant with a comfortable bar and intimate dining rooms, ideal for anniversaries, date nights or a relaxed meal.

Generals is especially worth a Saturday visit, every Saturday they serve slow‑roasted Prime Rib, and guests praise the Saturday prime‑rib special as delicious and well prepared.

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Generals

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Galena

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
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