We are Embe Eatery and Lounge, and we have been a locally owned and operated restaurant and bar in Galena, IL since 2011. We offer homemade deli style food, gourmet soups, sandwiches, and salads. Our kitchen specializes in from-scratch cooking using quality ingredients to bring you our family’s delicious recipes. We have an enormous selection of regional and craft beers, specialty martinis, mixed drinks, wine and more. You can always expect a warm, friendly environment and exceptional service at Embe. Make sure to save room for the world’s best bread pudding – so we’ve been told…
"Nice late lunch!"
"Nice spot for drinks and food. Cold sanwhich was stacked with meat!"
"This is one awesome place. Didn't eat there, but sat at the bar for a few hours talking to staff. Really great service and lot of really happy customers. We will be back"
"The service, food and drinks are all amazing! Simple but tasty menu. The Bleu Cheese Soup is soooooo good! Highly recommend!"
"Excellent Pub. Very good menu and all fresh foods.Staff so friendly and smiling. Definitely will be back.Thank You"
"Cozy place, I love it 😀😍.
Stop by to enjoy the atmosphere!"
"Went here for dinner on a Friday night and we were kind of surprised that it wasn't busier. We were able to pick our table an..."
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"Went here for dinner on a Friday night and we were kind of surprised that it wasn't busier. We were able to pick our table and the waitress was quick to come get our drink and food orders.
We ended up getting the Embe cream of mushroom soup, the Embe, Embe's cuban, and a tiramisu martini. The soup was the standout with the additions of sundries tomatoes and artichokes that you don't normally see in a cream of mushroom. They added some great extra textures. The sandwiches were both pretty good, but the Embe with chicken was super messy. It was good that our waitress brought a stack of napkins to the table ahead of time. They have a bunch of specialty martinis and the tiramisu was nice and creamy. More of a dessert drink.
Overall, nice staff, very laid back atmosphere, and good food. We recommend it as a stop."
"We visit Galena frequently, and always plan a lunch at Embe. My husband and I share two of their fabulous cream soups (mushroom, seafood, bleu cheese) and a bread pudding. It's always a home run!"