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Fritz and Frites

317 N. Main St, Galena, IL 61036
815-777-2004
Ranked #2 of 31 restaurants in Galena
4.5 of 5 stars 108 Reviews
Cuisines: French, German
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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108 reviews from our community

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Aronda B
Chicago, Illinois
Reviewer
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012 NEW

A combination of German and French menu, it has been outstanding every time I have eaten there. More

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ghostpepper
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW

I hate to give the four for service because everyone was so accomodating, but two popular meals were out of stock for dinner. Otherwise the food was amazing! The steamed mussels were delicious, the soup outstanding, and the roast chicken melted in your mouth. The meal was very reasonable with no entree over $20. We will definitely return. More

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Maddie K
Lake in the Hills, Illinois
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

This is the second time I've eaten at Fritz and Frites and... ooh la la and yum yum yum! Again, the experience was totally awesome. My dinner was mussels, salad, and French cheeses which were delicious and presented beautifully and flawlessly. A nice glass of French white wine is a special treat, with a nice price to match. This Paris-style... More

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dcamab
wisconsin
Senior Contributor
31 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

Authentic old world style, love their choices of beer, the food is also authentic, comparing favorably with what I had in Germany. Last time I was there, however, the struedel had been taken off the menu. Really? More

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ejh37
Brookfield I
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

We have had a family tradition of spending a few days in Galena after New Year's day for several years now. Dining at Fritz and Frites has become one of the anticipated activities for that trip. The French / German cuisine is outstanding, the service is excellent, the staff is friendly. I have been following a gluten free diet for... More

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Inocense
Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
15 reviews
17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

The food is great! The service is great! I cannot say enough about this place! We had the roasted half chicken which was the most amazing chicken I have ever tasted!! WOW!.. And the Wiener Schnitzel which was good but could have been a tad better if they cut down on the breading a bit. Also ordered the pretzel for... More

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Diane H
Brookfield, Illinois, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

This is our 4th or 5th time going back there. Every January we visit Galena, enjoy the shopping, skiing, relaxing and a meal at Fritz and Frites. Love the comfortable environment and the easy access for our teenage daughter who's in a wheelchair. Great wait staff and the owners always come out into the dining room to say hi and... More

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TJRay
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

We had an absolutely outstanding meal here. We started with brie and mussels. I then moved to the German side and had pork schnitzel. She had the talapia on ratatuoille. We then split the prunes. What a pleasant surprise those were. We will be back soon and recommend it to all. Wonderful service and attention too. More

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BKTK
Illinois
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

My husband and I shared a romantic dinner there on a Saturday night. The place is small.. (note: Not a family friendly destination) However it is incredibly charming and quaint. You truly feel as you have been transported to a Bistro in France. We ordered the W.Shnitzel and it was huge, but delicious ! The Spatzel ( noodles were great)... More

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grandpa52
Galena, Illinois
Contributor
14 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

We have been there many times over the last year. The food is excellent. We always start with escargot or mussells. Very tastey and fresh. I had the 1/2 chicken last time and it was really good. The hangover steak is a favorite of my grandson. Ask for the special french fries. They are truly different. Price was comparable to... More

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