Located at 1101 N Galena Ave in Dixon, IL, Mom's Restaurant is earning rave reviews for its delightful offerings and warm ambiance. Formerly known as The Galena House, this family-owned establishment maintains a commitment to quality that has resonated with customers like Lynn Jaskowiak, who praises the menu for its "awesome breakfast" options, particularly the Small Big Bird skillet.
Tim Graff also highlights the high-quality steaks, such as the New York Strip and Mom's Steak, which he describes as "top notch." The bar area exudes a classic, upscale feel, supported by a cheerful staff dedicated to customer satisfaction. Guests can also enjoy a fantastic salad bar alongside their meals, as noted by Bradley Hull, who found the interior’s charm to surpass its unassuming exterior.
While some diners, like James Phelps, have mentioned slightly higher prices, the consensus is clear: the quality and service at Mom's Restaurant make it worth every penny. From hearty breakfast dishes to sumptuous dinner options, this restaurant caters to a wide variety of tastes, making it a must-visit for anyone passing through the area.
Amenities and More
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Fast service
Fireplace
Great coffee
Sport
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Healthy options
Private dining room
Quick bite
Salad bar
Small plates
Spirits
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Bar on site
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
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Reviews For Mom's Restaurant
Lynn Jaskowiak
May 24,2025
The Galena House , still family owned. Brighter, same great food, Breakfast is Awesome. The Small Big Bird skillet was an absolute delight. Been back a couple times to check out more menu items. Nothing but great food and wonderful Service.
Tim Graff
May 14,2025
The new Mom's in Dixon. Excellent on all fronts. Ordered the New York Strip and Mom's Steak. Both top notch. Best steaks I've had in a long time. Bar area has a classic high end restaurant atmosphere. Wonderful cheerful bar tender going out of her way to serve the customers. And yes, they have not lost a step for breakfast and brunch.
Schulenburg Realty, Inc.
May 6,2025
Food, service and atmosphere was great! Highly recommended MOM'S when you're passing through the area and want a nice sit down family style restaurant with a variety of menu items that are reasonably priced.
Bradley Hull
Apr 28,2025
What can I say... this is such a great place where the exterior doesn't due the interior justice. Upon arriving, we were met with nothing special on the outside besides the name of the facility and a double door to go through. However, once inside... beautiful dark woods are uniquely placed to enhance the warm feeling and atmosphere. Beautiful bar and lovely tables and booths for which we all sat at comfortably. I chose the prime rib special with baked potatoe, my wife had the fried cod with twice baked potatoe, and our friends both chose the chicken strios with ribs and a side of garlic mashed potatoes. All the dinners came with the salad bar, which was fantastic. I also had a "Dad's" old fashion, which hit t he spot. The meal was slightly on the expensive side. However, I believe it worth every penny. Yum..
James Phelps
Apr 26,2025
Eggsellent service for breakfast, I had the eggs Benedict, my son had an omelette. The food was hot and delivered quick. Prices were a bit high, but the quality of the food was worth it.
Taija Rubright
Apr 16,2025
Our first time eating at moms the restaurant environment was calming and beautiful clean well kept staff was so friendly no wait on the food. We got biscuits and gravy and it was out of this world delicious. We got to meet the owner who is an awesome guy. Feels like family when you eat here!!!
Cameo Dixon
Apr 6,2025
I was so disappointed when I heard that the Galena Steak House was closing, but I was so happy to hear that we were getting a new restaurant in it’s place and they did not disappoint! Pictured is the steak skillet, mom’s Florentine eggs Benedict, and a classic ham eggs and hash browns. The food was great and portions were too! Our waitress was super nice when she came around and we enjoyed being in the revamped space. They replaced all of the seating with nice black leather booths and we got the pleasure of sitting in a circle corner one. Super stylish and super comfy. Food was a bit more pricy than others and the wait was a little longer, but we will be back!
Manski
Apr 4,2025
“Delicious food and an awesome first visit! I tried their steak, and it was absolutely fantastic—cooked to perfection. The fries were a standout too, staying perfectly crispy even after 15 minutes. Everything about the meal exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!”
Reviews For Mom's Restaurant