Sunset Grille

A friend and I had a sunset dinner here on a beautiful late summer day. The experience was satisfactory on all levels: food, service and ambiance. We sampled the walnut-​encrusted walleye and the scallops entrée. Both were generous portions accompanied by delicious sides like garlicky mashed potatoes. Cocktails were ample size and well done. This is one of the best meals served by professional yet friendly staff I have had in the Galena area. The meal was a good value overall. The sunset over the Mississippi is just icing on the cake.

It is worth coming here for the view alone! Our service was very good. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: Do not order Chicken Fusilli! It was the worst meal I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Horrible Chef Boyardee flavor, (canned?) chunked chicken & over cooked pasta. The server responded to our complaint by calling this a «simple dish». Fortunately, I shared the Mahi Mahi Special with my sister & that was excellent! The Prime Rib was excellent per a member of our party. The steaks were enjoyed as well. Although the Scallops were excellent, you only get 5 with your dinner. We’ll be back for the views & the Alpine Slide on the property. Sunset is the best time to visit — glad I brought a jacket because the temperature drops quite noticeably in the evening.

When my boyfriend heard that you could watch the sunset while eating dinner he was set on coming here and I’m glad we did. The prices were a little on the expensive side but we were able to find things we liked for reasonable prices. I had called ahead to make reservations but there were not too many people there so we probably didn’t need them. They had a pretty good beer list that included and pineapple apple cider. I had never even heard of it before but I’m a sucker for anything pineapple. It was great. The view was beautiful. Definitely a great date place.

I really love this place! We dinned here on a Friday night a few weeks ago and we were very impressed on our dinners. Two of us had the Walley fish and it was perfect. Melt in your mouth. My husband had a steak that was so big, he couldn’t finish it. Very tasty. My brother had the ribs and they were delish! From the appetizers to the main courses, everything was great. We also had the breakfast buffet on Sunday morning and that was perfect. Not a lot of choices, but just enough not to over eat! I can not wait to go back! We all said we be back, already planning our next trip out!

The sunset was so beautiful out there! The food is yummy and not so expensive as I imagined.

TERRIBLE, RIDICULOUS SERVICE experience! My family /​party of 12 traveled from several states to gather in Galena for a long weekend. I had made a reservation at Sunset Grille a couple of weeks prior requesting a table for 12 OUTSIDE to enjoy the view. When we arrived (30 minute drive from Eagle Ridge) we were directed to 2 separate tables INSIDE. When I advised our server our reservation was for outside she stated «I realize that but we have a 22 top coming» (I guess that made our party of 12 second class citizens)!
I advised we did not wish to sit inside and certainly did not wish to dine at separate tables as we rarely get to see one another. We did notice several smaller tables outside and asked if we could push them together.
The server then stated she would go get her manager. NOTE no apology, no smile, no evidence whatsoever she wished to accommodate our group.
After awkwardly standing in the middle of the restaurant for several minutes waiting for the manager to decide what to do with us, they finally, begrudgingly said we could go outside. Again no apology for the wait, the mix up with our reservation or that they were interested in accommodating our group.
The server stated «I can’t move there tables by myself «as my husband had already started to help her.
At this point my brother and 12 year old nephew heard another member of the wait staff call me a B**** (gee, sorry to be a bother to ask for the area we had reserved) That was our cue to depart…
So back to Eagle Ridge we went. Called on the way to Wood Stone where they whipped a table for 12 with a view by the time we arrived. Enjoyed outstanding service and food
Shame on Sunset Grille!

It has a great view of the mountains and river. Service was great. I had the skillet for breakfast and it was one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life.

My husband and I came here for our anniversary. Staff was very friendly. Not so many good items but they did have a little of everything. We enjoyed the amazing view as well! Go there for the view!!!

My husband and I loved this place. We were in Galena mid-​week in the off-​season, so like many of the restaurants we dined in, we had the place to ourselves. The first thing that we loved was the view– one whole wall is a wall of windows overlooking the gorgeous view.
Our waitress was really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, and suggested a wine that my husband loved.
We had the bacon, spinach and artichoke dip appetizer, which was awesome. Who hasn’t had a million different spinach and artichoke dips? I know I have– but I have never had one with bacon and it was so great (what isn’t better with bacon?). The portion was huge, and it was served with tortilla chips that were freshly made– so good.
I had the chicken and cavatelli pasta, and it was great. I also had a side salad with awesome balsamic dressing (all their dressings are made in-​house). The pasta serving was HUGE and I had to take ¾ of it home with me.
My husband had the New York strip, which was huge and he loved, with portabellas sauteed with wine that were awesome.
We even indulged with dessert (yes, there can be room for chocolate even when there is no more room for pasta), and we ordered the chocolate lava cake. It was perfect– dense, bittersweet, and served with vanilla ice cream. We loved our food and the whole experience.

Have been to the Sunset twice now… once by land and once by «sea»! I enjoyed the sea experience to the max, as they ski lift you up to the lodge from the dock on the Mississippi River… and back down again… the view on the way down is breathtaking… As for the food, I would definitely stick to the luncheon menu… our group of five each ordered something different and they was nary a complaint. Service is good, but not cloying… Returning about a month later for dinner, I was not as impressed with my meal, although the others seemed to enjoy theirs. This time there was 8 of us celebrating a cousin’s 45^th wedding anniversary… They comped us a humungous dessert tray that had four or five different sinfully, deliciously chocolate items on it… two of each so there was more than enough for everyone in our party! Again, the service was friendly and adequate.

alright, i have to write a review to balance this one out because our experience was superb or maybe they saw the previous review and cleaned up their act. i’ve been to many a ski resorts in the CA/​NV sierras, and i have never had a lunch that wasn’t in a overcrowded place, with $ 8 burgers that only come as burgers (cheese, sides, drinks extra). i couldn’t believe the deal here. my wife and i ate for $ 20 total and was completely filled. granted we had an early lunch, late in the ski season.
the service was great and prompt, and the food was surprisingly delicious. upon walking in with my snowboard boots & attire, we thought we were underdressed. this is the only ski resort place i’ve been to where they had silverware, a wine list, elevator jazz music (which is unusual), and quite an amazing view of the slopes & the river valley beyond. while i don’t know if i’d drive up here just to go to the restaurant, this place definitely exceeding our expectations for a ski resort eatery.