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 read more

Galena Steak House - Warm breads - Steakhouses Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

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Delicious food wonderful very wonderful staff family, great bartender, great servers great busters everyone is fantastic. The food is really truly amazing. You get a lot for your money here the specials are on point senior menu a great deal and it's good food the salad bars wonderful the soups are amazing And the ambience is terrific. It's really nice relaxing place to have a nice dinner or sit at the bar and eat and watch your favorite baseball game. Definitely worth coming back. I'll be back. read more

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$5.99 Half Ham and Cheese Panini American cheese, ham and mayonnaise on garlic panini bread with fries. That's a good deal! $5.99 Half Philly Panini sliced steak with sautéed onions and peppers, and mozzarella cheese on garlic panini bread with fries. That's a good deal! $13.99 Kid's steak 6 oz with fries with 1 trip to the salad bat That's a good deal! $25.99 Mike's steak 10 oz marinated NY strip with fries and salad bar. That's a good a deal! $8.99 Reuben sandwich carved corned beef with sauerkraut on marble rye bread with Swiss cheese and fries, add $2.99 salad bar. That's a good deal! Not only it was a good deal for a lot of food, it was delicious and satisfying. read more

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We went on Sunday morning for their Mother's Day brunch. They advertised it as a buffet, salad bar, soup, and dessert including a chocolate fountain. All of this was accurate, and there was a variety of options. However, my husband and I (both in our very early 30s) were the youngest in the room by anywhere from 25-40 years, and that was very evident based on the food. The food was very basic and bland-nothing was BAD but it was absolutely aimed toward the older crowd. Each mom got a "mom-osa" included with their meal, which was very sweet and had more juice than champagne. My husband ordered one that was MUCH more alcoholic than mine was, which was a bit of a bummer when you think about it. The atmosphere was also super super super dated, which was weird to me because I thought they had closed for a remodel? The service earned this place another star though. Our waiter was super attentive, friendly, funny, and made sure we had a lovely time despite the food being aggressively mid. All in all, for $80 for two people, I would have wanted a better spread and a lot nicer atmosphere. Think this will be a one and done for us-maybe we will come back for a non-buffet meal and stick to White Pines for our holiday spreads. read more

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

Galena Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

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. read more

Galena Steak House - a steak on a plate with a side of sauce - Steakhouses Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

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I ordered the Salmon Salad on the lunch menu and the salmon was cooked perfectly! The gentleman that gave me my food was very friendly and made sure I had everything I needed. read more

Great food Great atmosphere Nice seating Great waiters I definitely recommend eating at galena steak house read more

Nestled in a rural community this restaurant proclaims to be a slightly more upscale venue offering Steak and Seafood. Your are greeted on the exterior by a small parking lot not easily maneuvered by trucks or larger SUVs. Unassuming but seemingly quaint the exterior boasts a typical dark brown color scheme with a green lettered sign proclaiming its name.  A small air lock or breeze way greets you and opens to a small receiving area, where I usually wait a few moments for someone to greet me. The bar is the first seating area cordoned off by half walls and adorned with typical dark wood and brass accuments. Dim lighting and uninspired furnishings add to the attempt to create a sort of late eights early 90 Vegas steak house. While this would normally appeal to me the flow of the building and less than comfortable seating leaves the patron wanting and hoping thier meal will be worth all of this thus far. Drink selections are not top shelf but if you have a less refined palate the offerings are suitable for a typical farm town. Johnnie Walker and Glenfiddich are bottom shelf to possibly middle range but certainly not Lagavulin, Red Breast, or Pappy Van Winkle. The wine is a step up from a box and the beer is basic. The menu is limited and I was expecting that as such the items would be spot on. Pricing was a bit high for this area but given the failed attempt at creating a upscale restaurant I figured they were compensating for something. The three experiences I have given this establishment have every time been met with disappointment.  The salad bar is dismal and offers little more than questions as to who thought this was anything resembling acceptable. The meat is sub-par, grisly, and tough to chew. While the chef has never come close to getting "medium" achieved correctly, the wait staff is at least exceptional pleasant. Thankfully so since you will be asking for more dissapointingly priced booze to drown your increased dismay at the meal you now regret and are seeking a way out from. After thanking your server you will find the lost host by the door you entered (who only seems immediately present to take your ransom, as this meal has you by the balls all evening.) Remember when backing out of your spot that unless you are in a smart car you will need to make a 3 point turn and offer up a few hailmarys to ensure you dont leave the violation to your wallet you just endured to find a new form of hell by hitting some retirees Cadillac.  As you leave feel free to flip the bird to those big green letters that greeted you and stop by McDonalds to fill that void of regret you just created. read more

I don't have kind words to say here. The food here is incredibly overrated and over priced. The restaurant is in desperate need of an overhaul as the decor is a very dated 90's fashion, my steak was dry and overdone (I ordered medium rare) and the salad was a little on the soggy side. Our server spent more time in the kitchen socializing with the cooks than she did attending to the tables and when I went it wasn't a very busy time. Not to mention that the other customers were being incredibly rude to my daughter and I based off of my appearance. No this isn't the restaurants fault, but it is the type of crowd this establishment attracts. I can't say that I picture myself giving them another chance, as I've visited them twice and received the same treatment on both occasions. It's 2019. People are visibly tattooed. Children make noise. Get over yourselves. read more

Still just as good, since my last visit almost a year ago. I live 300 miles away in Indianapolis and this place is THAT good. I remembered that soup and salad comes with an entree, so I made sure to have room for it first. The soup last night was creamy potato. It was very good. In additional to the fresh vegetables, my favorite items at the salad bar were the pasta salad and coleslaw. My bf had the special steak of he night alongside his whiskey and coke. It was cooked to perfection and juicy. We actually tried the fries that came with his dinner instead of leaving them untouched. Crunchy, non-greasy, and seasoned steak fries. Delightful. For my dinner, I ordered the shrimp scampi. It came with a slice of garlic toast. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and very large. I don't want to leave out the service either. Our waitress was wonderful! We always have a great time and leave feeling satisfied. Money spent here is well worth it. read more

Had early dinner ther on Saturday 11/3/12. Food was very good. I had a Spinach ,Artichoke and Salmon Pasta. I was a bit nervous about the this special choice, but was more than plesently surprised. had large portion which i finished for lunch on Monday. read more

Ambiance is of retro decor and quaint. Hostess went over and above to be friendly and welcoming. Our waitress and chef outdid themselves with service outgoing personality and wonderful tasting food. So many options to choose - the salad bar was appealing and fresh. We will return! read more

Stopped here twice this Autumn. Returning from football games in Iowa City and Lincoln, Nebraska. The food here really hits the spot. The salad bar is small town FRESH!! Really crisp and good. Being from Chicago, I did not expect the steak to be Chicago steak house calibre. It is excellent, nonetheless. I did not want a huge meal. The sizes available are ideal. I will be back. A great pit stop heading back to Chicago. read more

Very good food! Our table had a range of food, chicken parm, lobster and steak, fries shrimp, filet mignon, fettuccine Alfredo and the mikes special. Only problem we had was getting our waitress to come back. She was good in the beginning but waiting on check and refills Decently priced also! read more

Overpriced and they don't know how to cook a medium steak. Party of 4 and all left disappointed in the quality of food for the price. 1st and last time dining here. read more

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. read more

Galena Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

The food is fantastic. Ate here several times, while traveling to the area for business. Everything I tried was great, I love the salad bar, mixed drinks at the bar fantastic, and the service was spot on every time. This place is a real gem. read more

Great Service...great food...and reasonably priced! I've eaten here several times and I'm never disappointed. One of my favorites is the rack of lamb. It's cooked perfectly at medium rare. Very flavorful. You can't beat the price with salad bar and sides included. read more

Best steak and lobster combo ever. You have got to eat here!!! read more

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My husband & I just finished dinner @ Galena Steak House! It was awesome & I can't wait to visit again!! I had the seafood plater grilled, delish! My husband had the fried cod & it was delicious too!! Salad bar is so good!! read more

This place was fantastic! Just two small details that merited the four stars. Wish I could've given 4.5 AESTHETICS: Very well-kempt restaurant, very elegant. QUALITY: Very good. I got the shrimp scampi, and I'd get it again. Also got a huge slice of cake for dessert that my wife and I split. My cousin got a steak that looked like something to die for. QUANTITY: Generous portions, for sure! Salad bar comes with most entrees. Only two minor, minor complaints: (1) My wife said that the macaroni and cheese we got for our three year old seemed a bit generic, not home styled , which you might expect at an establishment like Galena. (2) A lot of the salad dressings were low cal, low fat. I would have preferred regular Italian dressing; my 6' 1" and 145 lb frame can handle regular dressing. Was surprised to see that. Definitely go to this placeif you are looking for fine dining around Dixon but without steep prices. read more

Came here when in area on a friend's suggestion. The food was excellent. The sad bar is somewhat sparse and the comments about slow service are warranted. With only 4 tables and about 12 people, I would wonder what it would be like when they are busy. The help was friendly and explained dishes well, so I will return when in area however will allow a little extra time. I would have made it 3.5 stars if I could to be fair. read more

Just Like home! Great place to have a family gathering. We went there with the gang and had such a fantastic time! The staff was just great ! Made some good recommendations. We had the grilled lamb chops. It was just delicious. Thank you for pleasurable meal. We will definitely b e back read more

Stopped on our way back home. To be honest, not really impressed. Standard salad bar, but the Chicken Dumpling soup was tasty. We started off with the Blooming Onion for an appetizer...it was so bland. My husband's Strip Steak was also lacked seasoning. I had the Parmesan Crusted Tilapia. The seasonings on this dish landed at the other end of the seasoning scale...way too much. The "crust" was so soggy and the size of the portion, for the price, was extremely disproportionate. The side of vegetables needed salt. We decided to see if the desserts could somewhat save our meal. They were delicious, Turtle Cheesecake and Chocolate Fudge Sheet Cake, but not enough to make us return on our next visit to the area. read more

Outstanding stuffed flounder and salad bar. Outstanding service and daily specials always right on. read more

I love this place my husband to. I love the chicken asago pasta so good. My husband loves the steak and mushrooms. Service is always good unless they are busy. But still good service. Went there for anniversary this month fantastic. And will be going back soon. And we have done take out. Good service there to. read more

This restaurant is now our new favorite in Dixon. Our waitress (Kelly) is awesome. Makes you feel like family. Salad bar was good and fresh. Main meal was hot and delicious. Definitely a return visit in order. read more

Love this place! Phenomenal food every time. The salmon is my boyfriends favorite, the steak is always done to perfection, and the salad bar has so many options. read more

This is an overall rating. Last night I attended a meeting for 23 people. Very nice bar to enjoy a quiet cocktail. The service was excellent Hulya was tops. All the meals came out timely, seafood looked great, mt steak was great. They offered a vegetable which was nice. Plus the salad bar was fresh and had a nice variety. The owner and staff were friendly and our guests went home happy and satisfied. read more

Came back home to check out some restaurants. This steak house could use some physical updating as it's very dark and very 70's. White paint on the walls and a change in sconces would be a great start. The bar was great with a good bartender. I ordered the grilled pork chop that was tasteless and not grilled, more pan fried. The salad bar was passable but needs to be chilled more. Wait staff were courteous and attentive. With a little tweaking this establishment could be top notch. read more

I have been visiting this establishment for a few years , the decor is very traditional , which is awesome because I am visiting a small town . I live in Chicago, n most Chicago steak houses still have the same decor. I tried the dragon berry mojito , the mint was very fresh and lots of fresh berries . We also came during lunch , so we had the country fried steak which was ALL steak ! Mash potatoes , baby calf liver and onions , and the chicken strips with sweet potatoes . For lunch this was perfectly portioned & priced , it even came with a salad but there is an option for $3.00 salad bar ... All the servers were friendly , welcoming and informative . we didn't come dressed up , I had came back from swimming , n was In Jean shorts and a regular T-shirt but there is no dress code from what I know , most of the ppl were seniors during lunch . Also , great job on the website , I looked at the website before I came which was very updated .. will come back next time I am in town read more

I'm not from Dixon but my big sister is. We were taken here for dinner and I couldn't believe how good the food was. The place is a throwback type atmosphere hostess was friendly great waitresses food is fresh. salad bar is outstanding eaten 3 times can't wait to go back. They know how to cook and season a steak. Great mom and pop restaurant. read more

Solid good food, a little dated in decor, but tasty and well prepared food. They did a nice martini shaken and served in the shaker, and the steak was cooked perfectly. We ate here a couple of times for dinner and were very satisfied with steak, fried pickles, and a salad bar that had lots of choices, including deviled eggs. Lunch greek salads were huge, topped with protein as an option but the feta cheese added was enormous and way too much (maybe not a negative to some people!) We picked around it and left most on the plate. This is a good choice in Dixon. read more

Good from start to finish. Wife and I both asked for modifications to menu items and they were done perfectly without a blink. Service quick, efficient. Food good. Menu extensive. Prices fair. If I lived in the area, I would eat here frequently. read more

Average food to say it nicely. Had the house chicken, while a friend tried the Reuben sandwich. For the price they were both very mediocre and bland. Salad bar was plentiful, but not good enough to warrant the price of the dinner. Service was lacking, waitress forgot my friends soup, had to remind her of it. After serving us initially, she disappeared the rest of the evening. Good salad bar, bland and outdated entrees. 3 Stars. read more

Was craving a nice piece of steak I where else to go in the Sterling-Dixon area but "Galena Steak House". The place does look pretty drab from the outside and not much better inside although the separate bar area is a cozy spot to grab a drink and watch tv. The server wasn't very friendly, (maybe she had a bad day) but that didn't bother me much. The decor was old and fading. The cloth napkins they gave were maroon/red so all of the white patches of cloth from whatever other linens they were washed together with was very noticeable. I ordered a steak well done and did expect it to be a little dry but definitely not burnt! Next time I'm craving a steak I will go elsewhere but will come back to have a drink and pub food at the bar. read more

Galena Steak House - Burnt steak. Although, I did ask for well done - Steakhouses Near Me - Dixon, Illinois

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We were in town to see Reagan's home and I found this place through Yelp. Looks kind of run down and built 40 years ago from the outside but when you come in it is decorated nice and cozy with a fireplace. The entrees come with soup, salad bar which had tons of stuff, and choice of potato. The Prime Rib was alright and slightly dry even though we got there pretty early and it was the house special. The wife got a seafood pasta that she said was great and we split an app of fried mushrooms, which were definitely fresh battered in house not those cheap frozen kind. The service was very fast and our server was amazing and explained everything perfectly and made sure we had what we needed. Not bad for a steakhouse/small town Midwest classy establishment. As we ate it filled up with Dixon's older crowd and then massive groups of homecoming dates, Would definitely go again. read more

Got the surf and turf for $40 was below average the filet which I order medium rare was almost blue it was so undercooked and zero flavor. Service was good they're a little old school there which we thought would be good but honestly very disappointed. read more

I eat here weekly. Best place around for an upscale dinner. Great food! Extremely Friendly staff and owner!