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Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill, Galena, IL

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill

4.6
4.6
407 Reviews
$30 and under
Irish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Charming
  • Great for craft beers
Frank O'Dowd's is an authentically designed Irish Pub in Galena Illinois. We are a food forward Gastro-Irish Pub that takes great care and consideration in to the ingredients on our menu. We feature live entertainment and special events often to create unique and memorable experiences. Our Culinary program and unique bar offerings set us above not only the local restaurants but Irish Pubs nationwide! Check our events calendar for entertainment and special events.

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Lots of free parking!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Froylan Cruz

What 407 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill offers an authentic Irish experience with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fantastic live music" and a "great selection of Irish beers." The atmosphere is welcoming and festive, making it a "must-go" destination in Galena.

407 Reviews
  1. Kerri VIP

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Music was fantastic and truly authentic Irish pub.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend!

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  3. Scott

    Chicago7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyed our first visit and recommend. Sampled many dishes. The restaurant/hotel is nicely decorated & the live music during our visit was bravo! Service staff "could use some more polish".

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  4. Holly

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time there after driving by saying I need to try that place for years. It was fantastic- the bourbon glazed salmon was amazing- salmon cooked perfectly- their French fries were also amazing- potato wedge style crispy - delicious. Live music was really great and not too overwhelming. It was busy so I do recommend a reservation. I Definitely plan on coming back!

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  5. Mike

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the atmosphere and live music were also great. We were right in front of the stage and it was a sound level where we could still easily talk.

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  6. Debbie

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group of 10 enjoyed all of meals. Austin the bartender was attentive and Lily did nicely taking care of our table. There was a music act, he was really good but it made talking difficult. As I’d made the reservation thru OoenTable I didn’t realize there would be music.

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  7. Jayne VIP

    St. Louis33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food just keeps getting better and better. They can actually execute on their menu & Im grateful. Becoming one of my favorite restaurants in Galena.

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  8. Kenny

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pork Medallions were amazing. Service was on top of everything. It was a great dining experience.

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  9. Rachel

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun atmosphere and good food. Live music was authentic Irish tunes.

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  10. Aaron

    Milwaukee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing and the service was fantastic! We will definitely be back!

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FAQs

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 776-0707.

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 407 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill

9853 US HWY 20, Galena, IL 61036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Irish, American, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Lots of free parking!
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Froylan Cruz
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