Perry Street Brasserie in Galena - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

My husband and I have been going to Perry Street for over 15 years. Steve, the chef, is one of the most creative and best chefs we have been exposed to in our dining experiences. The food is of the highest quality with creative menus and consistent quality. We can't say enough about our dining at Perry Street!

Everyone in my family of 6 commented on how good the food was and I was surprised they were serving on Christmas Eve. Excellent meal and service. Was able to go to church service at 7, and walk to the restaurant in time for our 8pm reservation. Doesn't get better than that.

This restaurant is utterly amazing!!!! I would recommend this to anyone. It is expensive bit so worth every penny!!!! I will definitely go again.

Food was fantastic. We wanted to eat here one more time before they close and the chef retires. Hope you enjoy your retirement Chef! !

Wonderful as always. Sad that Steve is retiring at the end of the month. Good news is that we have one more meal before he is done.

Everything was absolutely superb! I am very sorry to know that Chef Steve will be closing the doors and returning to England in a few short weeks. Definitely worth going to before the Perry Street Brasserie becomes a wonderful memory. Good luck to you and your family, Chef. Thank you for everything.

The food was oustanding. This is one of a kind restaurant and the prices are aligned with the quality of the food and service. If you want a $25 entree, go to a name brand restaurant. If you want a dining experience, this is a place to go.

Both my husband & I agree Perry Street Brasserie is our favorite spot to eat in of any place we've had the pleasure of dining. I have had the opportunity to dine coast to coast in the US and also in Europe & Morroco....My husband travels extensively in our country & enjoys finding new places to satisfy his palette...Both of us, still, vote our favorite for countless reasons: Perry Street Brasserie....

This is a lovely little restaurant in Galena, Illinois. It is very special because it is small, food is delicious, desserts are outstanding! It is sad that it is closing at the end of the year. I will really miss it!

A must go! One of the best meals we've ever had! Superb! I don't particularly like crab cakes but these were amazing. Wonderful use of spice and seasonings in all of the foods. The portion size of halibut was very large. We had a group of 6 and sampled each dessert...all fabulous!

Tasty food served in a timely manner by friendly and engaging ownership and staff. The chocolate dessert is a must have so leave room for it.

It's sad that Chef Dowe is hanging up his apron at the end of 2016. We've enjoyed his excellent cuisine each time we've visited this intimate establishment. The cocktails are creative and tasty. The smoked trout and salmon appetizer is excellent and complimented nicely by a lime vinaigrette. This time we enjoyed the veal chop and the pork special. Don't miss the ratatouille as a side dish - its excellent. If you're in Galena, do visit before the end of December.

Best meal we have had in years. But hurry up because owner/chef Steve Dowe and wife Renee is retiring at year end and moving to England to look after his Mum who is in her 80's. A great loss for Galena. It's clearly the best restaurant West of Chicago.

Maitre-chef Steve imbues his medieval-flavored refectory with cosmopolitan refinement and patois authenticity, straddling the culinary Atlantic Ocean with one foot on the Dorset coast and the other on the beaches of St Lucia. In daring conception and precise execution, every dish is informed by a dual sensibility of English shadow and Caribbean sun. The background music subliminally complements the food with Cornish sea shanties shuffling to a reggae lilt. Steve is the soul of tableside affability and well-seasoned wit. Manager Matthew is a persuasive evangelist of the pleasures of the menu and wine list and a skilled practitioner of hand-crafted cocktails.

Once again an outstanding meal, had the mixed grill and each item was done to perfection. Our servers knew the offering and were able to make great suggestions. This trip to Galena was based on getting to eat here one last time before this wonderful find closes, or is sold. The consistency and high quality make the trip from Chicago well worth it.

I chose this restaurant for my birthday getaway weekend. We did make a reservation a few weeks in advance, which I recommend because the space is very small. A large group would be difficult to accommodate. The food is very interesting, and both of our meals (we each had a different special for the night) were outstanding...the best we had since our trip to Sweden in May. The staff was very personable and spent time talking to us. It's pricey for every day but it was what we expected for this restaurant and our special occasion. We would go back in a heartbeat.

great food and excellent service as always. Great place to dine in Galena if visiting. Tucked away into a great experience.

Food and service were both excellent. Make sure to leave room for dessert.

As much as we love Perry Street for the ambience and creative cuisine we were surprised at how "booming" our waiter's voice carried throughout the small restaurant. Unfortunately, this was a detriment to a quiet dinner date.

Wife and I ate here and the food was outstanding! Top 10 meals of my life! We would absolutely go back. Thanks!

Amazing food! The staff was so nice! I highly recommend!!!

Food, atmosphere , and service were above and being fantastic! It was our anniversary and the BEST lace we have ever gone to! The chef and owner comes out and talks to his guests - truly a wonderful experience!!

Sublime! Everything about our culinary experience at Perry Street Brasserie was simply sublime. The expert wait staff were friendly, even humorous, and knowledgeable about the menu items. The food recommendations were spot on. The appetizer and main courses were to be savoured, slowly and deliciously. The dessert brought this delightful anniversary meal to a sweet end. The chef's attention to detail in his food is impeccable and the friendly staff are a pleasing compliment. If you are interested in an elevated experience of food and wine this is your one stop in Galena. No other restaurant we tried would merit a comparison.

Stephen Dowe's place is great!! Always terrific food. Service is attentive and knowledgeable. Great value for the quality.

Outstanding food and service. My wife's first visit--the St Lucias and the chocolate cup were all she needed to proclaim the date "outstanding"

Food and service were both outstanding. This is a special place hurry up and enjoy it while Chef still has the doors open. Way better than any other in Galena or Illinois for that matter.

Have dined quite a few times there but not for some time and it was just as delicious as I remembered!

As always, the food and service was superb. I am very sorry the restaurant will be closing at the end of the year. Make your reservations now!

Perry Street Brasserie never disappoints! A little pricey, but worth it for the amazing quality!

Tight menu, great flavors, good ingredients, and a solid staff. The chef slash owner also came out to say hello and ensured everything was top-notch to his standard.

I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. They have a nice selection of menu options and most of the food is very good. This time I dined with a large group and most of the meals were good, but not great. The escargot appetizer was tough and tasted like dirt. The Prime Veal Cutlets looked different from the last time. The cut was one piece and served like a thin pork chop. It had sausage on the side (the same one as the special came with), which was strange, because the menu states that it comes with cured ham and English cheddar (of which there wasn't any). It was a bad cut of meat and I had to spit some of each bite into the napkin. The waitress was a bit late returning to the table and by the time she had a new entree brought out for me, the rest of my party was done eating. I was warned beforehand that the drinks were very expensive, but my brother-in-law didn't expect to pay $18.00 for the same drink that he purchased for $3.00 down the block the day before. The hostess was a wonderful woman who made the dessert selections sound exciting. Our desserts were outstanding, especially the chocolate ball with the ganache inside at the bottom, light chocolate moose in the middle and heavy whipped cream at the top. I was very excited to bring a large group here, but left disappointed. THIS RESTAURANT IS PRESENTLY CLOSED (2-27-17). The owner has retired and is looking for a new chef/owner to purchase the business.

Delicious and well worth the money. It was $130 for 2 285) wine and dessert and coffee. Small room but not too close for comfort.

We've been to Perry Street a number of times, usually for an anniversary, and the food and service have always been excellent. The chef always has interesting items on the menu.

Very good meal food was very well prepared and fresh we went for our 20th wedding anniversary and had such a great time ! The people were so nice we felt very welcome and comfortable!

Perry Street Brasserie is our favorite go-to restaurant for a special meal and evening. The food and drinks are delicious and beautifully presented. The atmosphere and location - especially when seated by a window overlooking Commerce or Perry Street - are quaint, cozy, and elegant, without feeling stuffy. Matthew will cheerfully engage in conversation with you, and the chef/owner encourages you to request your favorite recipes from him.

Perry Street is our favorite find since moving to the area. The food is exceptional, the ambiance is intimate and romantic. Great seafood options, which is rare. They have a nice wine list covering nice choices in all price ranges. The servers are always full of information and helpful without being cloying. Go and enjoy before it's gone!

We loved everything about this fabulous restaurant. The food was especially outstanding. We started with the crab cakes, which were perfect and had a wonderful tartar sauce that is their special one. The mushroom broth soup was so flavorful. The special that night was one of the tastiest dishes I have had. It was shrimp, lobster, and scallops in a totally delicious spicy curry sauce over rice. Fantastic.

Reservation was ready at time appointed and our table for two was set away from the main crowd. At first the noise level was quite loud as it is a small room with close sitting but it quieted down as folks were served the wonderful food. The servers were very attentive and patient in explaining the menu, making recommendations and answering questions. The food was served piping hot and was outstanding! Highly recommended.

Over priced and poorly prepared food. This was our third and last visit.

superlative dining experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is somehow both upscale and relaxed. The service was friendly and knowledgeble. I would go back just for the escargot - and dessert!

We've been going to Galena for years and finally decided to try this restaurant. We only wish we would have gone sooner. It was fabulous from the minute we walked in until we left. May be the best food I ever ordered.

This restaurant is a place that you must include in your Galena visit. No other place compares to the cuisine, atmosphere and quality. We have visited several times and the dishes we have ordered have been over the top!! Not to mention the desserts...

This is the absolute best restaurant in Galena. I promise you will not be disappointed.

The food was expensive but excellent. The staff and owner were friendly and attentive. It was a great experience and we will definetly reccommend it to others. The ribeye was the best steak I have had in a long time. Their seafood special was also very good. And the mushroom soup was really tasty and I won't even comment on the desserts. But I would go their just for a dessert!!

no trip to Galena is complete without a stop at Perry St. Go only if you appreciate the best of the best.

Outstanding in every way. Go this year, chef retiring

Remarkable quaint dining experience. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Wonderful food. Great presentation. Family run and operated. Clear they take pride in their restaurant.

Our second visit and we not disappointed. We had the duck and the salmon. Both were excellent. Our server was well informed and helpful, but never intrusive. The desserts were delicious.

A long time favorite of ours in Galena. Love the St Lucia special!!!

We specifically come from a Chicago suburb to eat at this restaurant. Their house specialty curry sea dish consisting of shrimp, lobster and calamari is absolutely outstanding. The aroma is intoxicating. Their deserts are all home made and the chocolate shell filled with both white and dark mouse is unbelievably good. Also love their potato brochettes' which are slightly larger than golf balls are rolled in crushed pecans and deep fried. Not good for the waist line, but of so worth it!!! When we visit Galena, we go to Perry Street Brassiere both nights we are in town. The first night is always the curry special and the second night is just so hard to choose from their wonderful menu. Chef Steven is wonderfully talented.

We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Perry Street. Our server Ben was great-- he did a great job explaining the specials and was helpful with our wine choice. The food was delicious!

The best food in Galena! Quality ingredients, well prepared, gourmet recipes by a knowledgeable chef. Great service and atmosphere. Worth the price.

Unexpectedly interesting, great food, thoughtfully prepared but the chef is leaving.

It's a great place for authentic chef driven menu that has a good wine list and great cocktails. Certainly enjoy the eclectic cocktails. Menu is driven by seasonal local ingredients. Much to savor on the menu....duck, seafood special called Alice, and the Midwest steak. Desert was average. ...substitute with a post prandial.

The seafood ravioli and chocolate ball dessert were amazing! Excellent food.

The gourmet food was the star of the whole experience. The food was on par with the best restaurants in the city of Chicago. Service as great as well.

Outstanding gourmet restaurant in Galena. Go quickly before chef Steven Dowe retires at the end of 2016. Great food, excellent service, and unique cocktails.

Great food with personal service - reservations suggested.

We were spending a few days in Galena but didn't have any idea of where to have dinner. The reviews looked good so we took a chance and are VERY GLAD we did. The food was great, the service was great, the cocktails were great. We were there late in the evening and loved it when the chef came to chat with us. FYI, the chef retires the end of this year. GET THERE BEFORE HE IS GONE!!! Wish we lived closer. We would be there often.

Absolutely excellent!! Food and service perfect. Desserts amazing! Definitely save room for dessert!

We really enjoyed our evening there. Its cost will make it a special occasion place. We were impressed with service and how they allowed a leisurely evening.

Whenever we visit Galena, we make Perry Street Brasserie a must visit. The chef does an amazing job putting foods together that you just don't think would work. We are never disappointed in a meal. This visit was no exception. The downfall was service. It started out to be spectacular, from the woman who brought water and would later bring dessert, to the waitress, to the restaurant manager. Sadly, once we finished our main meal, we waited about 15 minutes to order dessert. The water/dessert woman came to pour more water and told us she had to finish pouring waters before she could take our dessert order. My husband asked for another drink, and she said that wasn't her job. No waitress arrived, but he finally did get his drink, after about 10 minutes. Desserts arrived and were delicious, but service never got back to what is deserved from such an establishment. As the chef is rumored to be retiring later this year, we found it to be a fitting ending to a visit to one of our favorite restaurants in the US.

A wonderful experience. Great food. Very unique flavors that worked so well together. I'm so glad we discovered this little gem.

Our evening could not have been more perfect, and we are looking forward to going back.

Always fabulous food and Steve is such a talented culinarian. Great service, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Love the place and go often.

The food was excellent, as was the atmosphere and service. Very reasonably priced. I would recommend to anyone.

I can't say enough about Perry Street Brasserie, it's our favorite restaurant. We plan to eat there as much as we can afford before Steve retires at the end of the year.

There is no other place to have a grand dinner and evening ! The food and wine pair is unbelievable ! I wish they had one back in Chicago !

Perry Street Brasserie was a great find for us. The food was fantastic. We enjoyed a curried seafood with wild rice and a salmon with crab. Both were superb. We finished with homemade ice cream and a creme brulee that were the perfect finish. The chef and owner will be retiring at the end of the year so get to Perry Street soon to enjoy the food. Overall, a great evening!

By far my most favorite place to dine in Galena! The food is always amazing and the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable in regard to food and beverage pairing.

The Perry Street Brasserie lived up to the hype...it was one of the best meals I have ever had. I ad the chef's specialty, St Lucia. The seafood was perfectly prepared in a slightly spicy mango sauce. My husband had the ribeye, cooked to perfection. We ended the meal with a chocolate dessert--a smaller version of the chocolate ball. It was perfect!

The food at Perry Street is wonderful, if you are in Galena this is a must stop location. The service and food is the best. The St Lucia is my favorite and I ordered it on each visit. Leave room for dessert Chef Steve and his crew are very talented. Be sure to make a reservation - space is very limited as this is a very popular restaurant..

Food with a flair! Personal attention from the owner/chef as we selected the his creations for the day. Nicely spiced and perfectly cooked Ostrich medalions for one entre and shellfish combination over rice with a lite curry sauce. Added a nice Pinot Noir and a special bourbon cocktail creation from the bar manager. Dessert was a lite berry and chocolate creation.

After many visits to Galena, this was our first visit to Perry Street. I don't know why we waited so long to eat here. The food was fantastic. The cocktail the bartender created with the bourbon and home made plum syrup was phenomenal. For dessert we had the smaller version of what I will call a chocolate cannon ball. If you like chocolate I highly recommend it. My only complaint is it is closing at the end of the year. The chef is retiring. Hopefully someone with as much talent as him buys it.

Excellent menu -creative entrées and delightful desserts

Food was fantastic as usual. Friendly Chef and son made it even more special. Chef offers his recipes if you email him.

Wonderful service and excellent food. The oysters were great - we fought over the last one. The St. Lucia special was so good. I would love to try more things !

Incredible find. The ordinary exterior completely camouflages the superb ambiance and unbelievable quality of the food. What a surprise! Wish we lived closer so we could go there more often.

It's not advertised, and not on the main drag, but worth the time to find it. Once inside, there are about 12 tables, and you realize that there is a high quality focus on everything from the service to the food to the drink list. The service and food were both excellent the first night we visited, so much so that we decided to go back the second night we were in town. Steve and the crew was able to fit us in the second night, even though it was late and we didn't have reservations. Everything from the appetizer platter to the St. Lucia special, to the house-made desserts were outstanding. When we arrived, Steve took time to explain the brasses and the European history behind them, and his own story, making the dining experience even better. Will return and will recommend to friends.

Exceptional service!!! Great food and atmosphere, a gem in the city.

It has been a favorite of ours whenever we spend time at our home in Eagle Ridge. We love it!

When traveling to Galena Illinois you must stop at Perry Street! The restaurant is our favorite and we have been known to eat here both Friday and Saturday during our visits. The food is wonderful and the staff is the best.

Very delicious. Our favorite in Galena. Miss this restaurant so much

We never go to Galena without going to the Brasserie at least one night. We feel that the Perry Street Brasserie is one of our all time favorite restaurants. They have great options on the menu for both the meat lover and the vegetarian.

LOVE THIS RESTAURANT. Steve is the most talented Chef, and my wife and I visit this restaurant every opportunity we have. Small restaurant off the main downtown street in Galena. Very easy to walk to from any downtown location. The staff is educated on the menu and wine list - and very friendly. The lamb is wonderful, and my wife's favorite is the St Lucia (ordered mild). Can't wait to visit again

The food is excellent, the wine selection was wonderful.... the desserts are to die for. If you are in Galena this is the best restaurant you can go to!!!

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Outstanding food and service. Its a special experience anytime you dine here. Perfect place for romantic or special occasion.

Food was absolutely wonderful, the chef and mixologist both came and sat at our table - it was wonderful to speak with them.

My wife and I visited Perry Street for a weekend getaway in Galena. While in town shopping, we asked several business owners where to eat. After hearing about the typical tourist hot spots, someone recommended Perry Street. It is right off main street on a side street, quaint atmosphere, authentic food, and a great selection of wine. It says it all when the Chef comes out and takes time to visit with his customers. The steak was delicious and make sure you try the homemade ice cream dessert!

3rd time here and all 3 have been excellent. Expensive but you are getting excellence. My only regret is that Steve wasn't able to come out and chat this time. That is as enjoyable as the food. PS Always save room for dessert.

Perry Street is a favorite that my boyfriend an I discovered with my parents a few months back! Although pricy, it is well worth it. The food is absolutely to die for, and the desserts are incredible!! Very friendly waitstaff!!

Perry Street Brasserie has a story to tell, through it's collection of antique brasses and through its menu. The personal touches make this place a gem. I was pleased by the quality of the food, and I like that the chef sticks to the signature dishes he's known for. The history of the brasses is really fascinating and I appreciate the collection that is on display in this tiny, one-room eatery. Some of the pieces were askew on the wall and I must admit this grated on my OCD tendencies, but that's something someone on the staff could quickly fix. Our service was friendly. I asked about the Fume Blanc because I've never tasted that varietal before, but our server wasn't able to describe the flavor profile of the wine very well. A sommelier (or better training for the staff in regards to the wine offerings) would be really helpful to guests. As a consolation, I was offered a taste of the wine before committing to a glass.

Great service, great food. Highly recommend this restaurant.

My boyfriend and I made reservations at Perry St for Valentines Day. IT WAS AMAZING! Pros: -Great staff! Our server (I wish I had taken down her name...she was so much fun) was so welcoming, and steered us in the right direction when making selections. The attentiveness of the rest of the crew was noticeable...from consistently full water glasses to the personal dessert menu recital. -Great food! When we were waivering between soup or salad, we were told that the soup of the day was the first soup that the chef had offered in 18 years. Naturally we ordered the soup. A brothy mushroom concoction from heaven. And if you want the recipes, they give every diner a card with the chefs contact info - just email him, and voila! -Great atmosphere! We didn't know what to expect when we walked through that first kitchen screen door looking entrance. But once inside we were hooked. The exposed brick walls, semi open kitchen and wall hangings (along with that perfect streetside window seat) made for the perfect romantic dinner. The groups and couples seated around us looked like they were just as comfortable. Cons: -Entrance...the address told us commerce street, the entrance was on a side street. Walking from our hotel (in heels, in the snow) it was sort of a scavenger hunt. Only applies to first timers I suppose. Price: We were prepared for the bill (thought it would be more, actually) but it is definitely a special occasion sort of meal if you plan to do a featured entree and drinks. Pretty in line with most upscale eateries. Final thoughts? If you're going to go here, take the staffs advice and order their recommendations. Don't go there and order a bunch of salads when the chef has decided to finally offer a soup (like the boring table next to us). They taste the menu items and are the experts. Enjoy!

Lovely quaint eatery. If you are looking to treat yourself stop on in. Each dish is bursting with flavors. Don't forget to try the either of the chocolate desserts.

This was our second trip to this restaurant, I thought it would be difficult to match our first experience, much less exceed it, but that's exactly what they did. Starting with our server, Heather, who is extremely personable and knowledgeable, down to the perfectly prepared cocktails, everything was very well done. However the highlight of our evening was my entree, the "St Lucia", an absolutely deliciously seasoned and perfectly prepared combination of lobster, shrimp and scallops in a fantastic subtle curry sauce.....DON'T miss this one!

My husband & I recently visited Galena and had the pleasure of dining at Perry Street. Perry Street is an intimate setting with great ambiance. We had a great experience with very accommodating wait-staff and a friendly bar-tender who even visited our table to see how we were enjoying the signature cocktails we ordered. The food was, by far, the best meal we had while in Galena. We both ordered the seafood specials of the day and we could tell the ingredients were extremely fresh. The salad and soup prior to the meal was every bit as excellent and tasty as our entrees. The chef knows what he is doing and this restaurant is certainly a gem, if you want a special night out with your loved one or a great group of friends.

One of the best restaurants we have been to! Food delicious, atmosphere great, service, excellent!

Tonight my husband and I had the most amazing dinner. We came here to celebrate both of our bithdays, so we wanted a special dinner. We had the oysters for an appetizer, which were as good or better than anything we have had at 5 star restaurants in Florida. Followed by Chef Steve's special of shrimp, scallops, and lobster in a wonderful curry sauce. We will be back and I would suggest anyone make sure they get here before Chef Steve retires the end of this year.