"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Katie remembered us — and that alone earns 5 stars.” Came back to Embe after a previous visit and the second we walked in, Katie recognized us and greeted us like we were regulars. That small gesture? Goes a long way. Especially when you’ve been to places where servers act like they’ve never seen a human before. She was personable, super attentive, and honestly just made the whole experience better without even trying too hard. You could tell she genuinely cared — and that energy made a difference. The food? Solid. Fresh, flavorful, and made right. But the service from Katie? That’s what stuck with us. We’ll definitely be back — and hoping Katie’s working when we do."

"So we stroll into Embe Eatery and Lounge on a whim, thinking we’re just gonna grab a lil’ something-something to eat, right? WRONG. We walked into a full-blown experience. This place didn’t just feed us—it nourished our soul, lit our inner diva on fire, and gave us a reason to believe in small-town food miracles again. Let’s start with the food: Baby… everything we ordered tasted like someone’s grandma and a gourmet chef got together and said, “Let’s blow their minds.” Sandwiches? Stacked, juicy, flavorful. Sides? Crisp, seasoned, and addictive. I had to stop myself from licking the plate—but also? No shame if I had. This ain’t no basic bar food—this is comfort cuisine couture. Now... Katie. Let me say this loud enough for the people in the back: KATIE. IS. A. VIBE. She didn’t just serve the table, she served. Sass, charm, wit, and warmth all rolled into one delightful human being. You know how sometimes a server checks on you like they’re just doing their job? Nah, Katie checked on us like she meant it. I felt like I was being taken care of by my favorite cousin who’s also lowkey a therapist and highkey the hostess of the year. The ambiance? Dimmed lights, cool energy, no pressure, no pretense. Like a lounge that whispered, “Come as you are, leave feeling fabulous.” Bottom line? Embe is a whole mood. If you’re in Galena and you don’t stop here, I don’t know what to tell you. Enjoy your bland vacation, I guess. But if you want flavor, service, and ✨vibes✨—go to Embe. And if Katie’s on shift? Honey, you hit the jackpot."

"The food was exceptionally good. We particularly enjoyed the corned beef brisket sandwich and the chicken cilantro salad; they were both delicious! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the gentleman who served our food was notably hardworking. The restroom was also very clean."

"This was our second stop at Embe. The service was fantastic. Our server offered a taste test for the seafood gumbo for our son before he decided what he wanted. He ended up getting the pulled pork hot sandwich, my wife got the "Dave" with turkey, and i had the chef salad with house dressing. Everything was delicious. Our drinks were kept full. My wife ordered bread pudding for dessert. When people walked by and looked in the window I told my wife they don't know what they're missing!"