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Perry Street Brasserie Reviews List

Perry Street Brasserie

WINNER OF OPEN TABLE'S TOP 100 RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S.
"THE BEST LITTLE RESTAURANT IN GALENA"
The Perry Street Brasserie is located in an 1836 historic building and offers casual, fine dining in an intimate setting.
European gold-medal winning Master Chef Steve Dowe has cooked for The Beatles, European Royalty and Movie and Sports personalities.
His imaginative international menu changes monthly and uses organic and local ingredients when available.
The Perry Street Brasserie is the only restaurant in Galena to receive high praise from The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, USA Today, and Money Magazine, to name a few.
The Restaurant is also available for private parties up to 40 guests.
Reservations requested.
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41 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
(41 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 41 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(6)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
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Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
1.6 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(30)
  • romantic(28)
  • fit for foodies(27)
  • neighborhood gem(21)
  • notable wine list(16)
  • good for groups(3)
Perry Street Brasserie Reviews List
Review 1 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fabulous Resturant!!

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Dined on 5/17/2013
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"Loved, loved, loved this restaurant! Wanted somewhere to celebrate a birthday while in Galena for the weekend. Picked this one because of the reviews and it was also recommended by our innkeepers. The servers were knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. From the specialty drinks, English beers, appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts everything we ordered was exceptional. I would without hesitation recommend this restaurant and can not wait to return sometime soon! Bravo!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Experience the Ultimate in Food

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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"You will not regret eating here. Steve takes your meal to a whole new level of taste you will never forget and only crave for again soon. What out for his desserts. They are addictive."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 3 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Find in Galena

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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"In a word Fabulous!!! One of the best I have experienced. I will definitely make this restaurant a part of a return visit to Galena.
From hors d'oeuvres to exquisite dessert and coffee; the evening was exceptional."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superb!

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5 / 5
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Moderate
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"Superb cuisine, excellent server. Highly recommend!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A dining experience that should

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A dining experience that should not be missed if you are in the area. It's a small place so reservations are necessary. We've dined there a number times and the food is amazingly consistent. Save room for Dessert! Foodies will love this place."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We visited Perry Street Brasserie

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We visited Perry Street Brasserie last Friday night for with friends. We had a table that was very close to the party next to us. I had the Blackened Salmon, which I orders well done, the salmon was mushy, I had just had salmon at two Minneapolis restaurants while traveling on business in was excellent. My wife ordered the special and felt ii was quite spicy, but told it was the mild version."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2013
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Review 7 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Matt was a great waiter. Food

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"Matt was a great waiter. Food was awesome. Desert was devine."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So glad to have stumbled onto

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"So glad to have stumbled onto this delightful restaurant. The food, service and atmosphere are outstanding. We were happy to pay a bit more than other nearby restaurants for a truly memorable experience. The whole staff (our server DJ, the other server Matthew, and hostess) all helped make us feel welcome and well taken care of. Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely enjoyable. Steve

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"Absolutely enjoyable. Steve visited tables which is always good to hear from him."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Cold each time the door opened

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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"Cold each time the door opened and the food had a taste I wasn't familiar with and it all had that taste. Great salad though."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
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Review 11 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is incredible. You

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"The food is incredible. You pay a higher price for it but you definitely get your money's worth on the quality and the quantity. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 12 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Wonderful food and desserts.

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"Wonderful food and desserts. Cozy dining room and very knowledgeable staff."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food was excellent - as

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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Moderate
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"The food was excellent - as always. It is where we go in Galena for a special couples night out."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 14 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Exceeds Expectations!

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
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"Spent another weekend in Galena and took another couple with us who have never been to Perry Street Brasserie before. Once again it exceeded our expectations! The food was unbelievable, the service was excellent, and wine choice made by the staff was right on target! The St Lucia was fabulous like always, but my friend ordered the Veil chops that was the special that night, and it was delicious.
Craig from Iowa City"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We went there for Valentine's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Moderate
Moderate
"We went there for Valentine's Day and it was Terrific. Got the curry dish and it was delish! Service was terrific."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I'm not a foodie, but I know

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I'm not a foodie, but I know good food when I see/eat it. This was outstanding! Staff obviously loved their work, too."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 17 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A legend in our time

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(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
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Quiet
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"This was our first visit to the Perry St. Brasserie, and looking forward to our next time! We plan to share this awesome restaurant with friends. The decor is unique, the service exceptional and the food was incredible! This little restaurant is truly a gem in downtown Galena. Reservations are a must as the seating here is limited, but this only adds to the uniqueness of this great place. We enjoyed the Kobe steak as well as the rock lobster, shrimp and scallops. I would recommend this establishment to anyone who longs for an exquisite dish presented in a delightful manner."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A perfect dining experience.

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
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"A perfect dining experience. Great ambiance. Friendly and helpful wait staff, amazing presentation and of course, the food tasted pretty good as well! On our next trip to Galena, we will certainly plan an evening at Perry Street Brasserie."
Dined on 02/08/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was a very inviting restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was a very inviting restaurant with fabulous food and a friendly wait staff. One tip would be don't leave without ordering dessert. It was melt in your mouth good!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Perry Street Brasserie
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

My husband and I were on a

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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Quiet
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"My husband and I were on a road trip from Chicago. We decided to have dinner at one of the better establishments in Galena. The quality of the food did not match the price point at Perry Street Brasserie. But we thought the restaurant was charming and the ambiance perfect for fine(r) dining, and the service was warm and friendly. Howeverm if given the choice again, we would go for bar food in Galena."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Perry Street Brasserie
Based on the average of (21) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate