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Fried Green Tomatoes, Galena, IL

Fried Green Tomatoes

4.8
4.8
4958 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Fried Green Tomatoes proudly serves steaks and boasts a Wine Spectator Award winning wine menu. Outstanding service and an inviting atmosphere make Fried Green a must stop while in downtown historic Galena, Illinois. Fried Green Tomatoes is the place for steak, fresh scallops, and homemade lasagna. Reservations accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: We are a multi-level dining facility in a historic downtown building. For the dining enjoyment for all of our guests, we do not provide highchairs or booster seats.

We try our best to accommodate your requests but we do not guarantee certain tables.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steve Roussel
  • Catering
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers a wide range of customized catering services. From full-service to dinner pans to go, please visit friedgreen.com for complete information.
  • Private party facilities
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers semi-private areas seating from 6 to 10 guests. Please call us to book your group dinner of 10 or more people at 815-777-3938 - room rental fee may apply.
  • Neighborhood
    Galena
  • Cross street
    Diagonal
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    None
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 4,958 people are saying

Fried Green Tomatoes reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fried Green Tomatoes in Galena is renowned for its "amazing food and incredible service," making it a top dining destination. Guests rave about the "espresso encrusted filet mignon," "superb service," and "lovely atmosphere." The restaurant consistently delivers a "wonderful dining experience," with attentive staff and a menu full of delectable options.

4,958 Reviews
  1. Luann

    Chicago20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Thirty years of a wonderful dining experience at Fried Green Tomatoes.

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  2. Gina Salamone

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and good. Our waiter Dylan was really great. We enjoyed the steak martini and entrees.

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  3. Greg

    Milwaukee2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant in downtown area. My wife had the walleye which was really good. I had the sea bass and it was nice.

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  4. Sherry VIP

    Des Moines20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great to come back from spending the winter in Florida and visit our favorite Galena restaurant!

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  5. Danielle

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and incredible service! Thanks Dylan!

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  6. Peter

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and Service. Great atmosphere and super waitstaff. Would go back anytime.

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  7. Ronald VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's one of our Galena favorites! Lovely ambience and dependably delicious food.

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  8. Angela

    Des Moines5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dillon was our server. He did a great job! Food was tasty.

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  9. Chris

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    FGT has never let us down. It’s a gotta go there for us, family and friends.

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  10. Kara

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The espresso encrusted filet mignon melted in our mouth! The fried green tomatoes were delicious even for my husband who doesn't like tomatoes in general. We had terrific service. Our new favorite restaurant in Galena.

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Fried Green Tomatoes is rated 4.8 stars by 4958 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 20 times today
Google Map for Fried Green Tomatoes

213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Diagonal
  • Neighborhood
    Galena
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steve Roussel
  • Entertainment
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers a wide range of customized catering services. From full-service to dinner pans to go, please visit friedgreen.com for complete information.
  • Private party facilities
    Fried Green Tomatoes offers semi-private areas seating from 6 to 10 guests. Please call us to book your group dinner of 10 or more people at 815-777-3938 - room rental fee may apply.
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