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Higher Grounds Coffee
This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.
CITY: Freeport
Family Affair Cafe
For over 18 years, the Family Affair Cafe has been offering diners an escape from the same old humdrum! Countless homemade meals, including soups and delicious new menu additions, daily specials, and breakfast anytime. Carryout, children's menu. Credit cards accepted.
CITY: Freeport
The Buss Stop
Daily specials, Friday fish fry, Saturday pizza specials and ice cream specialities in a friendly atmosphere. Cheese available for purchase. Carryout, smoke-free. No credit cards.
CITY: Dakota
Pizza Hut - Freeport
Pizza, sandwiches, pasta and salad bar. Carryout, delivery, children's menu, beer, non-smoking section. Credit cards accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Manny's Pizza
World's best thin crust pizza, as well as a complete menu including fish, Italian beef, tortellini cheese pasta, shrimp, and Mexican specialties. Beer and wine. Banquet facilities for 70.
CITY: Freeport
PJ's Stephenson Street Station
Homemade daily specials and soups Tuesday thru Friday, including tacos and hot roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, plus home cut french fries, fresh pork rinds and half pound burgers. Carryout, wireless internet. Barquet facilities for 250.
CITY: Freeport
China Buffet
China Buffet offers a wide variety of Chinese specialties. Carryouts, children's menu. Banquet facilites for 30. Credit Cards Accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Main Street Bistro
A delightful, local, farm to plate bistro. All menu items are fresh and homemade using local farm products. Extensive wine list and local craft beers are served. Reservations are recommended. Early Week Date Night is featured Monday thru Wednesday with appetizer, dinner entree and dessert for $25. Every Thursday night features a special $14 dinner menu. There is a soup and salad special on Saturday and a Sunday Fun Day with brats, burgers, and pulled pork sandwiches for $5 and a Bloddy Mary Bar. There is live dinner music Thursdays and Saturdays, and live jazz after dinner on Saturday nights. You can also enjoy the Main Street Bistro's Outdoor Upperdeck on on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
CITY: Freeport
Whole Latte Java & More LLC
This drive-thru Espresso Unit serving fresh brewed coffe, espresso drinks, specialty drinks, breakfast and bakery items.
CITY: Lena
Coach's Golf & Grill
This clubhouse on the Stagecoach Golf Course offers fresh from the grill sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade pizza, chicken, and fish. Also enjoy Coach's hugh patio. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, game room.
CITY: Lena
Lena Drive Inn
Old fashioned drive inn with carhop service. Serving soft serve ice cream cones, shakes and malts, with burgers, fries, chicken, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. A truly great drive inn experience.
CITY: Lena
Gallery Cafe
The Gallery Cafe is located inside the Freeport Public Library and serves healthy entrees for the lunch crowd, including turkey/bacon wrap, veggie wrap, bleack bean & spinach wrap. Fruit bowls, salads and a variety of desserts are available as well as lattes and cappuccinos.
CITY: Freeport
Country Junction
Casual family dining with a warm inviting atmosphere serving a wide variety of American cuisine from steaks to fish, plus breakfast all day and sandwiches made to order. Reservations recommended. Carryouts, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
Goldmoor Dining
Simple elegance describes this dining experience. Unmatched Old World décor, diverse wine cellar, premier service complements our chef's creative cuisine.
CITY: Galena
The Rafters
Enjoy a quality dining experience in the unique setting of a beautiful old barn with great salads, dinners, sandwiches, and daily specials. The restaurant is next to the Red Barn with its fabulous selection of gift items and to the Mill Furnishings and Design offering fine furniture and accessories. Experience the entire complex. Carryout, children's menu, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 250.
CITY: Lena
Slurp & Burp
This is a fun, friendly and family oriented bar and grill located in a scenic area. Daily specials, sandwiches and fish on Fridays. Tenderloin sandwiches are a highlight. Carryouts, alcohol, entertainment.
CITY: Pearl City
Old School Saloon
Historical and original, the Old School Saloon offers a welcoming atmosphere with drinks and tasty food served with a smile.
CITY: Scales Mound
E Town Coffee Co.
Start your day with locally roasted, freshly ground coffee and espresso, panini for lunch. Free Wi-Fi and local art.
CITY: Elizabeth
Cimino's Little Italy
This lovely restaurant offers a beautiful setting combined with exquisite fine Italian dining as well as pizza and an outdoor beer garden. "It's love at first bite." Carryout, children's menu, catering, delivery service, full bar. Banquet facilities perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions for 175.
CITY: Freeport
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant
Voted "Best Ethnic Food" in the region for 15 years. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan with over 100 dinner entrees. Carryout, children's menu, full bar, and banquet facilities.
CITY: Freeport
Jumpin Joe's
Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment.
CITY: Freeport
Logan's Bar & Grill
Enjoy this bar and grill which has won "best in the region" for their fish fry. Enjoy a steak or pork chop sandwich, or one of their other specialties. A full bar is offered with weekly entertainment. Carryouts, full bar and banquet facilities for 135.
CITY: Freeport
Lena Family Restaurant
This comfortable restaurant offers home-style foods, fresh baked goods, and homemade pies. Carryout, children's menu. Banquet facilities for 50.
CITY: Lena
The Olde Hotel
Casual/elegant dining in a 150-year-old hotel. Off the beaten path, but worth the drive! Home of M&H BBQ - BBQ done right!
CITY: Warren
VFW Post 998
Excellent salad and soup bar, steaks voted number one in the region, seafood and more.
CITY: Freeport
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa - Spikes Bar & Grill
Enjoy spectacular views of The General golf course and countryside while dining at Spikes, Midwestern cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
CITY: Galena
Kaladi's .925 Coffee Bar
A local coffee bar located on Galena's historic Main Street. Offering a large variety of coffees, gelatos and fantastic panino sandwiches.
CITY: Galena
The Summit - Chestnut Mountain Resort
Enjoy a sandwich, pizza or appetizers while overlooking the Mississippi River! Wide variety of beers. The place for food and fun!
CITY: Galena
Bernadine's Tea Room
Located at the Stillman Inn, Bernadine's Tea Room serves an authentic afternoon tea including scones, pastries, finger sandwiches, lemon curd & Devonshire cream.
CITY: Galena
Bootlegger Saloon
Featuring daily lunch specials. Home of The Bootburger. Big screen TVs & internet jukebox.
CITY: Hanover
Beach's Supper Club
At Beach's we use nothing but the finest quality products and we pride ourselves on the freshness of what we serve. Steaks, seafood, pork chops, and broasted chicken. Full bar including wine list. Reservations encouraged. Banquet facilities for 90. Credit Cards Accepted.
CITY: Lena
Lena Mercantile Eatery
The Mercantile Eatery serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts - pies, cheesecakes, cakes and more. In addition there is a daily special sandwich. Freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee drinks from gourmet beans are also featured. Plus enjoy the antiques, gifts and more at the Lena Mercantile. Lunch from 11 am - 2 pm, desserts and coffee anytime.
CITY: Lena
Council Hill Station
Situated on the East Fork of the Galena River, Council Hill Station is all that is left of the business district founded by Europeans in 1854 when the railroad arrived. Enjoy their historic buildings, the store/railway station, a ruin of a woolen mill, barn, and silo, and also the creek. Enjoy home-cooked food, 90-plus beers and beverages and the live music year-round either in the barn or in the old general store.
CITY: Scales Mound
L.A. Drive In
Offering a large menu of fast food items and countless ice cream choices. Something for everyone, just how you like it.
CITY: Stockton
Stella's Café & Catering
Offering excellent ambiance, exceptional food and decadent desserts. Homemade soups, fresh baked bread, serving your catering needs.
CITY: Stockton
The Holy Mackerel
Masterful menu by renowned Chef Dan Kretschmer provides unparalleled gourmet cuisine and attentive service in a charming, historic church. Exquisitely fresh, simply prepared food.
CITY: Elizabeth
Welcome Inn
A family restaurant/supper club featuring the best American and European cuisine in the region complimented with an all-you-can-eat soup and salad bar.
CITY: Elizabeth
Cannova's
A Freeport tradition since 1921, this Italian restaurant and lounge specializes in pasta, pizza, steak, fish, and chicken. Carryout, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 55. Credit cards accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Rock Hollow Family Steakhouse
Family owned, friendly, comfortable lodge atmosphere known of premium Angus steaks, burgers, exotic meats (smoked pheasant, duck, and buffalo), and exceptional fish fry serving catfish, walleye and blue gill. Relax in lounge area by the real wood fireplace. Enjoy the country setting with a great deck, camping, and sand volleyball courts. Full bar, carry outs, catering, entertainment, outdoor dining, indoor range. Banquet facilities for 250. Reservations recommended for large groups.
CITY: Freeport
Perry Street Brasserie
Best little restaurant in Galena. Consistently receiving outstanding reviews for food, service & dining experience. Featuring AcroAma Blends organic seasonings.
CITY: Galena
Little Tokyo
Experience Galena's most exciting Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. The ultimate oriental dining experience. Full bar.
CITY: Galena
Fieldstone Inn
Enjoy this upscale, but casual gathering place offering great sandwiches from burgers to an outstanding grouper sandwich, plus a wide variety of fish and seafood, mouth watering steaks, and a hearty Mediterranean pork chop. Plus great appetizers and an extensive wine list. Enjoy relaxing on the beautiful outdoor deck. Carryout, catering service, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.
CITY: Freeport
Beltline Cafe
Homemade specials, pies and soup. Carryout, catering service, and banquet facilities for 120.
CITY: Freeport
Los Aztecas
A real Mexican restaurant. More than 100 authentic entrees; gigantic selection of Mexican/American beers. Lunch/dinner specials. Mega-Margaritas. Music Friday/Saturday.
CITY: Galena
Campeche Restaurant
Bringing authentic Mexican cuisine to Galena since 1978, Campeche Restaurant offers diners warm hospitality and mouthwatering dishes whose recipes have been handed down for generations. A perfect place for friends and family to gather and enjoy an delicious meal.
CITY: Galena
Wolf Holloow Golf Course Clubhouse Lounge
This clean and comfortable facility at the beautiful 18-hole Wolf Hollow Golf Course features a full bar and one of the best short-order menus and friendliest staffs in the region. Specialties include hamburgers, hot dogs, tenderloins, brats, pizzas, and more. Carryout, full bar. Banquet facilities for 130. Breakfast: under $5.00; Lunch and Dinner: under $10.00. Credit Cards Accepted
CITY: Lena
Yellow Creek Inn
Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.
CITY: Pearl City
Bottle Shed
Local sports bar specializing in home cooking, featuring homemade pizzas, Tuesday Taco Night, broasted chicken, Friday fish dinners and Saturday prime rib.
CITY: Stockton
Goodtimes
Dinner menu available Thursday-Saturday: Thursday, wings; Friday, fish; 3rd Saturday, prime rib. Breakfast only on Sundays. Homemade pizzas daily!
CITY: Warren
Bobber's River Tap
Bobber's is an open, outdoor, deck bar and picnic area, along the banks of the Pecatonica River. A relaxing stop for travelers by road or river. Bobber's is a converted 95 year old lumberyard. Bring your own pole and boat, or just sit and relax with a cold drink and watch the river flow by.
CITY: Winslow
Applebee's - Freeport
Applebee's is an attractive, friendly, neighborhood establishment featuring moderately priced, high-quality food and beverage items, table service and a comfortable atmosphere that appeals to all ages. Applebee's menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee's.
CITY: Freeport
Landmark Family Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50. Credit Cards not accepted.
CITY: Freeport
This Is It Eatery
Enjoy this artsy alternative for discriminating diners with a fun attitude, and great food including weekly chef's special, homemade soups, signature salads, and is home to the pretzel burger. Beer and wine, carryout, catering service, children's menu, entertainment, and outdoor dining.
CITY: Freeport
Log Cabin
Galena's oldest Greek steakhouse since 1935. Hand-cut aged Angus beef. Specialties include prime rib, seafood, ribs, chops, saganaki (OPAAA)!
CITY: Galena
Shark's Roadhouse
This 5000+ square foot restaurant tavern features a beautifully crafted main bar, multiple dining areas, beer garden and a unique decor with relics of the past. We serve lunch and dinner, along with weekly lunch specials and daily drink specials. Live entertainment; indoor/outdoor seating.
CITY: Elizabeth
Route 20 Bar & Grill
Located on Highway 20 west of Freeport, Rt. 20 Bar & Grill specializes in homemade appetizers, great burgers, and daily specials at a great price. Weekend specials include a Friday Fish Fry with Cod, Catfish, Walleye, Blue Gill, and baked Salmon. Saturday night features Prime Rib, Steaks, Chops, Seafood and pasta dishes. Sunday features the All You Can Eat Broasted Chicken.
CITY: Freeport
The Generals' Restaurant at DeSoto House Hotel
Named in honor of Galena's nine Civil War generals, this restaurant offers casual dining with Galena's ambiance and historic charm.
CITY: Galena
Procento's Pizzeria
Great Italian food. Select from 50 varieties of pizza, including Chicago-style, thin crust and double-decker, as well as daily specials. Very cozy, friendly and clean.
CITY: Galena
Log Cabin Steakhouse
Operating continuously since 1937, the Log Cabin Steakhouse is Galena’s oldest and longest running eating establishment. The Log Cabin Steakhouse is located in the heart of Galena’s historic downtown. Operated with a smile and a handshake, everyone at the Log Cabin is treated like family.
CITY: Galena
Beijing Buffet
We serve a full Chinese buffet of entrees including a selection of meats and desserts. Open seven days a week.
CITY: Galena
Rendezvous Coffee & Tea
Located on Main Street in historic Galena, IL, Rendezvous Coffee and Tea specializes in gourmet coffee and espresso, loose leaf tea and fine pastries. Featuring European ambiance, rotating art exhibits and live music.
CITY: Galena
Victory Cafe
Casual cafe located in the heart of Galena's Main Street serving homestyle food at hometown prices.
CITY: Galena
The Corner Tap
The Corner Tap is a family friendly atmosphere conveniently located halfway between Freeport, IL and Galena, IL in beautiful downtown Stockton, Illinois. Homemade pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and much more! Great beer selection, including darks and imports. Outdoor beer garden.
CITY: Stockton
Bugaboo's Ice Cream Shoppe
Nostalgic ice cream shop offering old-fashioned phosphate sodas, malts, shakes, sundaes and 16 flavors of Chocolate Shoppe ice cream, plus burgers, hot dogs & sandwiches.
CITY: Warren
Amigos
From huevos con chorizo and the best chimichangas around to a Friday night fish fry, Amigos is the place for a great Mexican or American meal. Breakfast served anytime.
CITY: Freeport
Sunset Grille - Chestnut Mountain Resort
Perched high atop a wooded palisade overlooking the Mississippi, the restaurant features a 1,400-square-foot outdoor dining deck and breathtaking views.
CITY: Galena
Chef Ivo's Place
Galena Canning Company’s Chef Ivo brings his flavor to the table incorporating the tastes you have grown to love at an affordable price. Known for his trademark sauces, salsas and jellies, this new restaurant above Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery's tasting room, will feature entrees from around the world that have made an impression on the chef himself.
CITY: Galena
Union Dairy
Old-fashioned ice cream shop featuring 51 flavors of ice cream, plus hamburgers, and Chicago style hot dogs made with fresh, local products. Also, featuring custom made ice cream cakes and cookies. Dine in or carry out. Credit Cards accepted.
CITY: Freeport
American Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor
1846 shop features original cabinets & old-fashioned fountain. Popcorn, candy, lunch, Coca-Cola merchandise, coffee bar. Best ice cream in town!
CITY: Galena
Vinny Vanucchi's
Get 'A Taste of the Old Neighborhood' at this family owned restaurant. Steak Marsala, veal and chicken Parmigiano, lasagna, seafood Italiano and lobster tail are just some of the authentic offerings.
CITY: Galena
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Live entertainment and Irish dancing. Enjoy a Celtic Cocktail, specialty Martini or Donegal Draft-Delight. Outstanding wine selection; new expanded menu.
CITY: Galena
9 East Coffee
Coffee house and cafe specializing in espresso-based drinks, homemade desserts, pastries, soups and sandwiches, plus daily specials to accompany a superb cup of coffee. Free internet access, outdoor dining, and entertainment. Look for 9 East on Facebook.
CITY: Freeport
The Market House Restaurant
Galena's best kept secret, overlooking downtown! Serving lunch and dinner Monday-Saturday. Homemade food; steaks, salads, seafood, burgers. Full bar.
CITY: Galena
Otto's Place
Otto’s Place is the off-Main Street alternative for locals & tourists seeking a quiet, peaceful retreat with exceptional, unique food.
CITY: Galena
Tribal Cafe
A new dining experience with a hometown feel. Serving sandwiches, soups, homemade desserts and more, plus pizza on Thursday thru Saturday nights. Daily specials. Carryouts and catering. Visit us one Facebook at Tribal Cafe.
CITY: Dakota
Green Street Tavern & Restaurant at DeSoto House Hotel
Enjoy your favorite cocktails, snacks, sandwiches, salads, dinners in this historic pub. Serving everything from hand-cut steaks to fresh seafood. Enjoy our dining room, tavern and outside patio.
CITY: Galena
Charlie's Place
Be sure to stop by Charlie's Place for great home-style cooking. Featuring all-day breakfasts, homemade soups and specials, Friday all-you-can-eat walleye and a Saturday rib special.
CITY: Hanover
Boot Legger Too
Sports bar serving food Monday-Saturday 6am-9pm, and Sunday Noon-4pm. Families welcome - Plenty of parking - Live bands Friday and Saturday nights 9pm-1am.
CITY: Savanna
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub & Grill in The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel is Galena's premier live entertainment venue. The rich interior, handcrafted in Ireland, embraces an earlier time. The expanded pub menu includes classic dishes and modern twists using traditional ingredients. Hand-cut steaks/chops, salmon, shepherd's pie, traditional fish 'n' chips. Outstanding wine selection; great draft beers.
CITY: Galena
Fritz and Frites
French and German classics bring flavor and flair to the palate in a European-style bistro. Lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch.
CITY: Galena
Fergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery
A boutique winery located in a scenic valley in Hanover specializing in dry-red-bold wines from our vineyard.
CITY: Hanover
Woodbine Bend Championship Golf Course
Immaculate 18-hole links-style golf course offers a challenge and a great time for golfers of all skill levels. Enjoy fresh, delicious entree choices plus all-you-can-eat fish/seafood buffet on Friday, prime rib on Saturday & our homemade specialty pizzas in our club.
CITY: Stockton
The Cove Restaurant
The Cove Restaurant is located on Apple Canyon Lake with spectacular lake views from every table.
CITY: Apple River
The Courtyard Restaurant at DeSoto House Hotel
Lovely four-story atrium serving breakfast daily. Join us for lunch (Sat. & Sun.) and for our wonderful brunch on Sunday.
CITY: Galena
Cannova's Pizzeria
Cannova's of Galena features award-winning pizza, an excellent wine list and an inviting atmosphere. We are a small storefront Italian restaurant, perfect for romantic dinners for two, or pizza for the whole family. Special entrees are available nightly, including pastas, steaks, and fresh seafood. Free delivery in town.
CITY: Galena
Jamie's Wine Studio of Galena
Intimate wine and martini bar and fine wine shop. Unique selection of wines, spirits, and gift items. Saturday wine tastings.
CITY: Galena
Ramona Sunny Bakery, Inc.
Unique European breads & pastries all made from scratch. Imported dry meats & cheeses. Breakfast, lunch and Turkish coffee.
CITY: Galena
Rocky Waters Vineyard & Winery, Inc.
Experience our spectacular view, taste wines from our locally grown grapes, relax on the deck, and enjoy some wine.
CITY: Hanover
Eilerts Cocktails
Eilerts is a cocktail lounge with a small bistro sandwich menu in a quaint, comfortable atmosphere. Elierts Tee Box, a premier indoor golf facility, is adjacent. Carryout, entertainment, full bar.
CITY: Freeport
Gobbie's Sports Pub & Eatery
Find something for everyone at Gobbie's Sports Pub & Eatery, featuring homemade Chicago-style, thin, pan, stuffed pizza in a friendly, sports pub. Every pizza is made from scratch with only the freshest and finest ingredients. Plasma TVs. Karaoke. Live entertainment nightly. Outdoor patio.
CITY: Galena
The Corner Stone
Galena's hottest nightlife! Great place to relax with friendly staff and locals. Featuring live music Wednesday – Sunday all year! Full bar with more than 60 different beers, plus wine, martinis and cocktails.
CITY: Galena
Silver Moon Winery
Enjoy a glass of wine by the fireplace and chat with the winemaker, who is always delighted to share his passion for making wine with guests.
CITY: Lanark
Massbach Ridge Winery
Sample award-winning, estate-grown wine while enjoying the breathtaking Jo Daviess County hills.
CITY: Elizabeth
Paisanos at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Serving piping hot pizza, Italian sandwiches and salads. Italian style cafe - eat in or carry out.
CITY: Galena
StockHolder's Saloon
Visit this vintage saloon filled with 'local color.' Coldest tap beer in town.
CITY: Apple River
Rosario Bruno's Fergedaboudit Vineyard and Winery
Located just 15 minutes outside of Galena, Rosario's winery has become a special place for family and friends to gather. Fergedaboudit wines have won several bronze, silver, and gold medals in Illinois state wine competitions.
CITY: Hanover
