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Name: Embe Eatery and Lounge
Telephone: (815) 777-2323

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Embe Eatery and Lounge

About Us

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…

Areas Served

What We Offer

Our Specialties include:

Homemade Food
Scratch Kitchen
Late Night Food
Extensive Cocktail and Beer Menu
Family Owned Business
Exceptional Customer Service
Reasonable Prices

Our Services include:

Call Ahead
Carryout
Dine-In
Private Parties by Appointment Only

Our Products include:

Food
Wine
Beer
Mixed Drinks
Lunch Specials
Dinner
Martini
Deli Style Food
Fresh Sliced Deli Meat
Soup
Salads
Drinks

Testimonials

On 3/28/2025 Stacy Peeters had this to say:
Amazing !

On 2/20/2025 Isabel Lopez had this to say:
Let me start by saying, that this place rocks! My husband and I had a mini getaway and wanted to check out some local places. We both agreed The Embe checked off the vibe we were looking for. It had a retro neon-color vibe that's great for all ages. ( Yes you heard that right family with kiddo came in as we were exiting.) There was so many drinks that sounds scrumptious. We went with the Embe Collins Cocktail and Strawberry Field Martini, both were not only pleasing to the eye but refreshingly delicious. We also got hot sandwiches...The Dave and The Embe. We loved them so much as asked for takeout. They were super kind and make our to-gos the best as we got sick of cafe food. DO NOT SKIP ON THE BREAD PUDDING!!! I would highly recommend the local spot to anyone looks for a good time.

On 2/13/2025 MRA_MOM had this to say:
Service was great.....very friendly. The food tasted great and came out quickly. The place is smaller but there was enough seating for everyone who where there today plus more.

On 2/9/2025 Vivian Parry had this to say:
Embe is at the top of our list of favorite places in Galena. We (husband, sister, and brother-in-law) have lunch there regularly. The food is fresh and delicious, and the owners and staff are all such caring and kind people. We recommend Embe all the time to visitors of our charming town of Galena.

On 1/21/2025 Charles George had this to say:
Wife and I both had the Cuban. Good sandwich, nice crunchy diced pickles, although I did expect a little more of a bite from the horseradish Dijon sauce. Bread pudding was a nice way to end the meal and we agreed it was delicious. Service was good and would definitely recommend.

Contact Us

Embe Eatery and Lounge
233 S Main St Galena, IL 61036
Phone: (815) 777-2323

Across from the Desoto Hotel

Where To Find Us

Payment Types Accepted

Android Pay, Apple Pay, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Debit Cards, Cash

Our Hours

Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.

Monday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM