Embe Eatery and Lounge
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…
Kvothefan
- 1/12/2026
"Wife and I came in for a late lunch. It turned out to be one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I have ever had. I dont say t..."
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"Wife and I came in for a late lunch. It turned out to be one of the best pulled pork sandwiches I have ever had. I dont say that lightly. My wife loved her cornbeef brisket as well. The food was amazing, the service was great, and it was a fun place to eat. We will DEFINITELY be going back. The hardest part for me will be trying not to order the pulled pork as I heard there soups are amazing as well."
Alon Mor
- 1/3/2026
"Corned beef brisket sandwich was delectable!"
Deborah Donoho
- 1/2/2026
"Everything we tried was amazing. We will be back!"
Cindy Kobusch
- 12/9/2025
"Great sandwich and great service. Good house mushroom soup."
Miguel Fonseca
- 11/16/2025
"This is a hidden gem. Even some of the locals didn’t know about this place. The food was delicious. The seafood chowder was delicious. And the bread pudding was delicious. I will definitely try this place again."
Donna Lesmeister Hawley
- 11/15/2025
"Embe has it all: chill, colorful vibes, sizeable portions of perfectly prepared comfort food and friendly, attentive service...."
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"Embe has it all: chill, colorful vibes, sizeable portions of perfectly prepared comfort food and friendly, attentive service. Must try menu items: homemade soups. corned beef brisket sandwich with coleslaw... and you shouldn't leave without enjoying the bread pudding and a creative cocktail!
Katie & Charlie make sure you walk out with a smile."
David King
- 11/11/2025
"Good service, nice food, cold beer. Televisions, not loud. An ideal place for an evening meal."
Anne Ades
- 11/11/2025
"Linzie is the bee’s knees of bartenders! No fluff — just great attitude, amazing personality, and top-notch service. She made the best dirty (or should I say dusty!) martinis I’ve ever had."