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Fried Green Tomatoes

4.7 (5250)
$31 to $50
American
213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036

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Fried Green Tomatoes

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Galena

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Fried Green Tomatoes proudly serves steaks, seafood & pasta. We boast 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
    (815) 777-3938
  • Website
    http://www.friedgreen.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036
  • 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

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Reviews

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4.7

4.7
(5250)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Galena

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fried Green Tomatoes in Galena is a culinary gem known for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "espresso filet" and the "best scallops around." The restaurant's inviting atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must-stop" for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable dining experience.
5,250 Reviews

  1. Sue

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service!!! Highly recommend their filets.

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  2. Anthony

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I came here to celebrate our anniversary and they took excellent care of us, our waiter Mark was very attentive and polite, the food was great, we both ordered the seafood pasta aglio and it was delicious and as advertised! We definitely will recommend this place to others and are glad we chose to come here for our time in Galena.

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  3. Nicole

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! I don’t even like tomatoes but the fried green tomatoes were so good!!!

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  4. Stacy

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 5oz filet with shrimp was delicious and the filet was perfectly cooked at medium rare. The meat loaf was a generous portion and great comfort food. Love the ambience of the restaurant. It was my second visit and will definitely go back when I am in the area again.

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  5. Kathy Gold

    Chicago54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My Husband and I have been to this restaurant before and always liked it. We were in town with friends for the weekend and came here our first night. We were not disappointed. Our server was excellent very attentive and had great suggestions. Everything was wonderful from the wine to the fried green tomatoes, the bruschetta, and the Caprese salad appetizers started off the meal. Great My Husband had the lamb shank huge portion. Very tender and tasty. The other couple with us split the espresso steak and found it very good. I had the Mediterranean cauliflower and it was excellent. I’m not a vegetarian, but it sounded so interesting. I couldn’t resist. For dessert we had tiramisu and one of the desserts we wanted they were out of so they comped us a piece of chocolate cake. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone coming to town.

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  6. William Gold

    Chicago94 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as usual Steak was cooked perfect, salmon excellent as usual, the blackberry pork chop has become my wife’s favorite and the chicken Picata was as expected Our sever was excellent too Thanks for a great experience.

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  7. Kathie

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent.

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  8. Michele

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not hot. It was good just not hot. Service excellent.

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  9. Jack

    Chicago7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I always love eating at Fried Green Tomatoes whenever we visit Galena. The food is amazing- from the appetizers thru dessert everything is fresh and tasty!

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  10. Steven

    Des Moines3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seasonal drinks were amazing. All of the food was top notch. Kylee was an excellent server. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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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
    (815) 777-3938
  • Website
    http://www.friedgreen.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    213 North Main Street, Galena, IL 61036
  • 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

FAQs

Guests frequently describe the portions as generous, many reviewers note entrees are large enough for leftovers and that people often left comfortably full.

Wednesday is a popular midweek choice, Wine Wednesday (with $5 wine) is a noted special that guests enjoy.

Yes, Fried Green Tomatoes is often chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests praising quieter upstairs seating, attentive service, and a warm, charming atmosphere.

Yes, Fried Green Tomatoes offers outdoor seating: guests frequently mention a comfortable back patio and recommend requesting it when you make your reservation.

Yes, the restaurant accepts requests when booking and says it tries to accommodate them; guests report calling or using OpenTable and having the kitchen or staff arrange allergy, kid, and celebration needs.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed; many guests dress casually (some even in shorts), while others dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Fried Green Tomatoes feels warm and historic, a multi‑level downtown restaurant with a lively bar near the entrance, cozy dining rooms, original quarry‑stone walls, and quieter upstairs tables for a more intimate meal.

Wednesdays are a lovely choice, it’s Wine Wednesday and guests note $5 wine and a pleasant Wednesday evening with patio seating available.

Yes, families are welcomed and staff go out of their way to accommodate children, though the restaurant does not provide highchairs or booster seats.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

4.7
$31 to $50
American
Galena

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 37 times today
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