Galena Taphouse - Galena (IL)

3 /5 Anna Albright: We arrive at the Taphouse around 7:30p and greeted asking if we have a reservation. We didn’t, but also didn’t know why we needed one as the place was pretty empty. Our options for seating were the bar or a small round table in the back. We chose the table in the back. We had a nice waitress but didn’t know her name as she didn’t introduce herself. My husband ordered a PBR & the chicken sandwich and I ordered the burger and a Moscow mule in a can. The food and drinks arrived fast which was nice. The burger was very large and super red (I asked for medium not rare) but was too polite to send it back. I enjoyed the burger but it was very messy, super salty and too rare. I ended up eating the outside parts and leaving the patty on the plate. My husband’s chicken sandwich was good but nothing super amazing as the other reviewers raved about the menu. Maybe this was a fluke time, but we won’t be back. The small table could barely fit our two plates and drinks. I felt like we were at a children’s table. I also didn’t understand why we had to make a reservation if the bigger tables were empty and nobody came to sit at them while we were there.

5 /5 Nick Heine: Had a great time here. Menu changed recently. I had an amazing burger and fries with a perfect fried egg on top. Wife had cat fish and chips. Both were awesome! Great rotating local beer selection and the owner is great! Will always stop for lunch when in Galena!

5 /5 Logan Eckhardt: So happy we stopped here!! They have the most diverse menu of all Galena restaurants. We had truffle fries and grilled octopus for appetizers (I think the octopus was a little overcooked/chewy but the flavor was so so good). The yuca fries that came with the octopus were insanely good. I had the shrimp and pork belly fried rice for my main and it was delicious. My partner had the short rib and it was good but not great. We had the pistachio tiramisu for dessert and it was delicious. We saw two parties walk in and look at the menu then walk out and I was SHOCKED by that. They missed out on a great meal. I would suggest to management that they add a couple of kid friendly items because I think that is why one of the parties walked out. I can’t wait to come back, this is my new favorite place to eat in Galena. Service was great too. Loved being able to bring my dog to the dog friendly patio.

5 /5 Johnnyray Rivera: Easily became our favorite spot to eat! The food was 10 out of 10 everything was beyond great! As Chicago natives me and my fiance are big foodies and this will definitely be our new regular spot when we vist Galena! Helena,Kane, and Mrs.Kitty made us feel so welcomed and had the best service! Thank you TAPHOUSE!