We stopped in here for a quick snack. The service was great and our food came out incredibly…read morequickly. We split the Italian Beef which was tasty and a very generous portion. I found out from our server that many of their items are made in house, which is great to hear in a restaurant landscape where everything is frozen and reheated! It might have a silly name and the decor might be "rundown chic", but the food and service is spectacular.

Checked out this funny and quirky restaurant in Galena. Durty Gurt's is a long time local favorite…read morewith drinks and food that's better than it looks. It may be kind of dumpy inside but the place is also full of crazy personality. A lot of the basics along with a few fancier items. The prices are pretty okay for the portions and quality. Basically if you're a group it will probably be waiting for a table so go early. It's one of the popular places to go around here. The last time coming here we got seats at the bar and there wasn't any waiting. Has a lot of cool memorabilia to look at. There's a bunch of funny signs on the walls. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. The Fuzzy Navel is one of the classics you can get. It's about $13 for a burger and fries. They have a veggie burger that can substitute. We each got one of these. I got it with the toppings of the Basic Burger. These come with the usual toppings like lettuce, mayonnaise which I left off, onions, pickles, and tomatoes. She got it with the toppings of the Olive Burger. These come with cheddar, lettuce, mayonnaise, olives, onions, Swiss, and tomatoes. For sure it gets busy. It's located on Main at Franklin. They're closed Wednesdays.

The burgers are legit!! Such a cute place to enjoy good people and good food! The pizza is also…read moredelicious!

We have been driving to Galena on a regular basis for close to 20 years before we heard about…read moreRiddot Corners Restaurant. We stopped a month ago and went back a month later. They make the best burgers in all of NW Illinois. You have to stop and try this place out. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and they treat everyone with respect and kindness including first timers. The place is clean and the locals love to meet first timers. It is packed at night for good reason. We will be regular guests when we go to Galena. The prices and food quality are excellent.

Our second trip to Brew & Chew - much better than the first. The burgers are delicious. Our first…read moretime we both had burgers (my pictures). My memory is that everything else was a la carte - and the side dishes were overpriced. Stopped by again in December of 2025 - delightful experience! Rick had a burger with LTOP (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle) and I greatly enjoyed the Three Little Pigs - so much deliciousness wrapped up in one sandwich! Service was great. They have lots of seating - but no televisions for watching sports. Will definitely return.

We went with a couple that highly recommended this place for its outstanding burgers. This was…read moreduring the week and we arrived around 12:30. The place had a few tables filled when we arrived. We placed our order and waited. A few more tables filled. A few tables left. We waited. And waited. And waited. We watched as the tables nearby got served - even though they came after us. A query to the waitress and she responded - yours are next. Then we get 4 of our 6 orders. And waited for the other two. The. One of the orders was not cooked fully, so she then waited. Did I mention it took an HOUR from order to first delivery, and then longer for the two chicken sandwiches, then longer for the re-fire on the under cooked burger. The burger I had was good but in no way worth any type of wait. And the place wasn't even packed!! Good burgers and onion rings. EXTREMELY SLOW SERVICE. And really not attentive for a small town restaurant. I would pass on this place. It's good but not worth a trip out of the way, nor worth waiting.

Ambiance, food and service were outstanding!! Their Friday's…read morefish fry is one of the best!! Definitely 5 star in my book!!!

Old School Saloon, located in Scales Mound, IL is a hidden gem for dining in Northwest Illinois. In…read moreaddition to the regular burgers and Friday fish fry this restaurant has a talented and creative chef that brings special entrees to the menu that should not be overlooked. Throw in a decent bourbon selection and homemade dessert and you have a great combination.

Great Food! Great Service! Great atmosphere ! Lindsey was Fantastic! Busy as she was a big smile…read moreall of the time! Thank You!

We did a day trip to Shullsburg and stopped The Burg for lunch. The service was extremely slow. The…read morewaitress gave us a discount of 20% in effort to save her tip. The food was dull and plain. My husband ordered the steak sandwich, the meat looked like the McRib meat and severed on a dry hoagie bun. Nothing on it, no condiments, dull and dry. I ordered the chicken bacon sandwich, grilled chicken, 2 pieces of bacon on a dry hamburger bun. Nothing on the bun! How much effort could it be to put lettuce, tomato and some mayo on the bun???

Love local places. This bar has personality and great food. Love the ambiance and vibe. Great…read moreoption for Eagle Ridge guests rather than driving to town. Out in the country and love it. Was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of my burger. Hand patty. Great Kaiser roll bun and crinkle fries.

Came here with friends after a long drive looking for a relaxed environment to have a good meal and…read morea couple of drinks. This place did not disappoint! The cheeseburger was juicy and flavorful and the sweet potato fries were the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Paired with a Surfside beverage, this meal hit the spot! Highly recommend to anyone visiting beautiful Scales Mound Illinois!

Stopped in for a few drinks on Thursday night...sat at the bar and had the best bartender,…read moreJason...talked us into trying the pizza..we also ordered the cheese curds..Holy crap! The pizza was amazing! The crust....mmmm...so as we sat there eating awesome pizza and cheese curds we saw a board with all these different Moscow Mules...I don't like to mix what I'm drinking but Jason made a Moscow Mule for me to try...WOW! So basically we are going back to try out the mules tonight....great tavern, great food, with a fantastic bartender!

If you're in the area you have to give this pizza a try. The crust is the most delicious crust I've…read moreever had, Monday night is pizza night and they always have specials for pizza night! Definitely a good pick!! They also have an amazing assortment of fresh breaded cheese curds, try them all they are absolutely fantastic

If you're anywhere near Prairie du Chien, Pete's Hamburger Stand is worth the stop. It isn't a…read moregourmet burger loaded with toppings--it's the complete opposite. The menu is simple, the burgers are unique, and the history is part of the experience. The onion-poached burgers are juicy, packed with flavor, and somehow the simplicity is what makes them so memorable. The sweet, soft bun and perfectly cooked onions just work. You may have to wait in line, but that's part of the charm of a place that's been doing things the same way for over a century. If you're expecting fries, cheese, or endless customization, this probably isn't your place. But if you appreciate local legends, nostalgic roadside food, and burgers with a story, Pete's absolutely delivers. I've been going here since I was a kid. It was my grandfathers fave.

Let me start of by saying this is a try. The burger is a hand patti thick burger cooked in onions…read moreand onion water. The burger has a natural flavor not over flavored and the onions are sweet. Give it a try while in PDC.

Great Burger, Gluten Free and vegan options, tons of food. Will be back soon! Had too much food to…read moreeat...had to take some home for a late night snack!

New in town and decided to try a local favorite. Visited the local Buddy's Burgers which is…read moreconveniently located next to a micro brewery. The burgers are fantastic, allowing you to make your own combinations. Thick and juicy.