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

Frank O'Dowd's Irish Pub and Grill

4.7
4.7
414 Reviews
$30 and under
Irish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for live music
  • Good for groups
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 414 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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.

414 Reviews
  1. Rae Ann

    Des Moines1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frank O'Doud's Pub is always a fun time at St. Patrick's Day! There was a band I wanted to hear but had to leave after a few hours. I forget to go there other times but I'm going to look at the schedule of bands and go over other times. The food was delicious! The shepherd's pie was to die for and the rueben didn't disappoint. My friend and I wanted to split both of them and they split the food for us! The entertainment was fantastic! Irish dancers were so talented. The bagpipers were great!

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  2. JoeO

    Palm Springs3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    St Patrick’s Day

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  3. Max

    Chicago7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Been customers for 15 years. Server pushed us out.

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  4. RossB

    Milwaukee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really excellent and friendly service on a busy day!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun time celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with family!

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  6. Tammi

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food!!! This was our second time here and it was just as good as we remembered! Service was great and so was the atmosphere!

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  7. Jeff

    Milwaukee11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was excellent. Our server was very attentive. Food was on point, tender, great taste, and a good size of portions.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4.7 stars by 414 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 6 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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