Restaurants in Rock Island

Best Restaurants in Rock Island

Customers` Favorites

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Gravy
Mexican Skillet
Sausage
Country Fried Steak Skillet
Sandwich
Western Skillet
Greek Salad
Koffee Break
Plain Pancakes

“Outstanding food and the best coffee in QCA!!! Highly recommended and outstanding service!!!”

4.8 Superb391 Reviews
Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse 1828 3rd Ave, Rock Island Dinner Theater • $$

“We love their shows. The service is always great and always fun for a date night.”

4.7 Superb263 Reviews
Alfano's Pizza 2700 11th St, Rock Island Italian • $

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Sausage Pizza
Medium Pizza - 13 - One Topping Pizza
Pizza with 1 Topping Large 15
Taco Pizza
Giant Calzone
Meat Lovers Pizza
Special House Pie
Garlic Cheese Bread
Sausage and Mushrooms
Large - 15 - One Topping Pizza

“You want a good pie Alfanons will not disappoint. I have had several pizzas from here and have never had a bad one. Alfanos is an authentic Italian family owned business that has been in Rock Island forever. They are carry out only, no dining area andim not sure if they deliver. Definitely worth giving them a try.”

4.7 Superb207 Reviews
Pee Wees restaurant. 2035 Martin Luther King Dr, Rock Island Soul Food • $

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Fries
Peach Cobbler
Red Beans and Rice
Meat Pies
Seafood Gumbo
Catfish PO Boy
Whole Wings
Burger
Boudin
Pecan Pie

“I tried the smothered chicken today and OMG it was so good, along with the greens, sweet potatoes, cornbread and sweet potato pie! Run, don't walk. Trust me.”

4.7 Superb241 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Breadsticks
Regular Huckleberry Special Calzone
Half Gambler Half Mississippi Pizza
Old Rock Island Style Gambler Pizza
Colorado White Sausage Pizza
Chocolate Dipped Cannoli
Regular Sized Calzone
Lunch Size Calzones
Spaghetti Pizza
Caprese Salad

“hadn't been here in 20+ years. Last time I was a child! randomly stopped here with a friend to catch up over dinner. THE BEST! food was incredible! our server was polite, friendly, and helpful. so so so good!”

4.7 Superb185 Reviews

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Fries
French Onion Soup
Cajun Pasta
Cheese Curds
Club Sandwich
Chicken Tenders
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Tai Chicken Sandwich
Chicken & Shrimp Corn Chowder
Fried Pickles

“Jasmine was excellent waitress! Fast and very friendly! Just love her!🩷🩷”

4.5 Superb251 Reviews

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Fries
Tacos
Grilled Tenderloin
Brat Burger
Wings
Poppers
Hot Dog
Hamburger
Egg Rolls
Cheeseburger

“Love coming in for some late-night fried food. Especially after a show at The Speakasy. The food is great, drinks are fairly priced and the woman behind the bar is absolutely awesome! She is friendly, helpful and always gets our food out right away. Not sure of her name but she's always behind the bar after 10pm. She's the best, 10/10 service. ❤️”

4.8 Superb155 Reviews

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Don Burrito
Chicken Fajitas
Lunch Enchiladas Supreme Lunch
Chips and Salsa Verde
Enchaladas Mexicanas
Not so Super Burrito
Chimichanga Dinner
Street Style Tacos
Carne Asada Taco
Carnitas Dinner

“Food was fire 🔥 customer service amazing. Big thanks to the chiefs working in the back too.”

4.5 Superb231 Reviews

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Pastrami Sandwich
Pasta Salad
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Waffle Cone
Braunschweiger Cheese Olives and Lettuce Sandwich with the Side Salad
Med Chili
Potato Salad
Macaroni Salad
Pickled Cucumber
Med Frozen Yogurt

“Amazing food and quick service”

4.5 Superb227 Reviews
Aunt Bea's Cafe 2429 9th St, Rock Island American • $

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Okra
Catfish
Cheeseburger
Chops
Burger
Pancakes
Meat Loaf
Candied Yams
Biscuits with Sausage Gravy & Scrambled Eggs
Collard Greens Mac \u0026 Cheese

“Aunt Beas is the type of place the locals keep secret. The type of place where the food is made with heart. Real southern home cooking! Everything, I ate was delicious and fair priced. Come try you some!”

4.6 Superb137 Reviews
Radicle Effect Brewerks 1340 31st St, Rock Island Brewery • $$

“Ive been coming here on and off for years, the bartenders are always friendly and professional and good at their jobs, they always have great beers on tap, and an overall good atmosphere, also I have never once witnessed an incident of indecent drunk behavior here! 🙏”

4.7 Superb108 Reviews
Wake Brewing 2529 5th Ave, Rock Island Brewery

“I LOVE Wake. Favorite spot to hit up when in the cities. Everyone is nice and welcoming. The beer is delicious and cold. The grungy decor is a vibe. Debbie the GM is wonderful. 10/10.”

4.6 Superb102 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Rolls
Crab Rangoon
Duck Noodles
Pad Thai
Egg Rolls
Basil Duck
Lunch Special
Chicken Wings
Pad Kee Mao
Pad Pak

“This place is amazing! I was there last week had Pad Ped w Tofu. It tasted so good! In fact, the tofu here tasted better than the filet mignon at a different hibachi place that I had today imagine that. Seasoning and expertise is everything and this place has it 💯”

4.4 Superb199 Reviews
Icons Martini 124 18th St, Rock Island Lounges • $

“One of the best martini places I've ever been. Owner is deeply welcoming, always respectful, and really cares about the community and people that come in. This is one of the places that you'll go and never want to go anywhere else. Definitely a highlight of the Rock Island community.”

4.6 Superb111 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Burger
Pulled Pork Nachos
Kavy's House Nachos
Tenderloin Basket
Smoked Turkey Aoli
Top Reuben Basket
Cheese Curds
Smash Patty

“Last night we went to Chevin's Kitchen and Catering located inside Kavanaugh’s Hilltop Bar and Grill in Rock Island. This is the second time we have stopped in recently for the daily special. We are so glad we did. From the prompt greeting by the servers and bar staff to the made to order burger sliders with fresh cut fries everything was AMAZING! Our servers were on top of it and so friendly. The food was GREAT! If you haven’t checked this place out yet or if you have forgotten about one of the oldest bars in the neighborhood don’t snooze on this! Great food and great service! We can’t wait to go back! — at Kavanaugh's Hilltop.”

4.4 Superb164 Reviews

More Restaurants in Rock Island

WHOLLY GRINDS Coffee Shop 2409 11th St, Rock Island Coffee Shops • $

Customers` Favorites

Wholly Waffle Chicken Sandwich w Cheddar and Provolone
Pizza Breakfast Bagel Chicken w Egg & Bacon
Chocolate Chip Cookie Butterscotch
Wholly Waffle Original
Dulce Cookie Frappe
Legendary Pastry

“I’ve driven by so many times and finally stopped today. I am not disappointed! Friendly owners and staff, AMAZING coffee! Highly recommend to go out of your way for this local family owned Coffee shop.”

4.8 Superb98 Reviews
ROZZ-TOX 2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island Coffee Shops • $

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Spicy Tomato Juice
Kimchi Pizza
Sichuan Tofu
Cereal Milk
Waffle Cone
Vodka Mate
Popcorn

“Best music venue and business in the QC ☕️”

4.9 Superb145 Reviews
Whitey's Ice Cream 2520 18th Ave, Rock Island Ice Cream Shop • $$

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Chocolate Chip
White Chocolate Raspberry
Ice Cream Sandwich
Butter Pecan
Strawberry Cheesecake Waffle Cone
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bark
Cookie Dough and Mint Chip
Cotton Candy Waffle Cone
Raspberry Cream Sorbet

“It was a busy Sunday afternoon and the staff worked as quickly as possible to take everyone's order. They did and excellent job. Plus the hand packed peppermint orea did not disappoint. My child also enjoyed her smurf waffle cone. I recommend this location!!!”

4.3 Superb201 Reviews

“Karen was great! She made sure we had everything we wanted and explained the menu items when we asked questions. The kitchen staff made our food quickly and the food was amazing! We were there for like 17 minutes total and took us 5 minutes to figure out what we wanted... that's 12 minutes to order and get our food! Incredible, at a non-fast food restaurant, especially when everything is made fresh!”

4.8 Superb17 Reviews
Riverfront Grille 4619 34th St, Rock Island American • $

Customers` Favorites

Salad Bar
Cheese Curds
Fried Chicken
Tater Tots
Hanging Pretzel
Wings
Tator Tots
Meat Lovers
Steak Fries
Deluxe Pizza

“Yesterday, Thanksgiving 2025, we experienced the Riverfront Grille for the first time. The staff were happy to see us, friendly and very attentive. Second, the food was outstanding. Turkey and ham were done to perfection, a variety of salads, soups and sides were homemade and delicious. Lastly, the overall experience (including desert) on a busy day was wonderful. Thank you Riverfront Grille…looking forward to our next visit…highly recommend them.”

4.2 Good291 Reviews
Harris Pizza #1 3903 14th Ave, Rock Island Pizza • $

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Hat Trick Pizza
Taco Pizza
Half Sausage Mushroom Pizza Half German Pizza
Harris Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza
Sausage and Cheese Pizza
Half Taco and blt Pizza
Pasta with Garlic Bread
Harris Sausage Pizza
Large Sausage Pizza
Gold Rush Pizza

“Best pizza in QC Area they need to bring back to eatin dinning so enjoy the Fresh taste from there oven to my Table”

4.2 Good249 Reviews
Rock Island Boat Club 1706 Mill St W, Rock Island Dive Bar • $

“great service! chill spot!”

4.6 Superb56 Reviews

“This place rocks � .........”

4.6 Superb59 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Fries
Burger
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Fried Chicken Skin
Chicken Wings
Onion Rings

“Went here with my girl for the first time ever. Let me start off by saying, this place looks absolutely wonderful inside! I've passed this place so many times over the past few years, and never thought anything of it until now! Now the food, I had a cheeseburger with bacon, and homecut fries.
Absolutely delicious! The burger was juicy, and full of flavor, and the housecut fries were a nice touch!
Thanks to Sammy for hosting us, and special thanks to Terry for preparing our meals!”

4.2 Good124 Reviews
Justin’s Tacos 1817 38th St, Rock Island Mexican • $

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Carne Asada Fries

“Great food and even better service! If you are looking for incredible steak tacos, nachos or even beef tacos, check them out. Can’t wait to head back and try the other items on their menu.”

4.3 Superb26 Reviews
Hardee's 1419 38th St, Rock Island Fast Food • $

Customers` Favorites

Super
Frisco Breakfast Sandwich
French Toast Dips
Tater Tots
Frisco Burger
Crispy Curls
Big Roast Beef
Ham and Cheese
Chicken Fingers
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich Combo

“there cheeseburger are the best on the planet 🙂🙂”

4.1 Good187 Reviews
Old Mexico Restaurant 610 45th St, Rock Island Mexican • $

Customers` Favorites

Pozole
Menudo
Quesobirra Tacos
Taco Salad
Steak Taco
Carnitas with Green Sauce
Chips and Salsa
Guacamole
Small Combo
Taco de Asada

“Tried this place for the first time tonight for dinner. The food and service were excellent. Food came out really fast. Everyone was very friendly. I recommend this place. We will definitely be returning.”

4.1 Good231 Reviews

“Nice bar reasonably priced!”

5 Superb6 Reviews
Taqueria Roly's 3850 Blackhawk Rd, Rock Island Mexican • $

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Chips
Al Pastor
Steak
Carnitas
Birria Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Carnita Tacos
Asada Burrito
Huarache Carne Asada
Asada Tortas

“Going to miss this place being close by. Great food. Great family and always fun to talk with. Hope your new venture works well for your family. I’ll miss your steak tacos and salsa”

4.1 Good117 Reviews

“The course is BACK! I played here many times when it was previously open and I am so happy it is back! I went today with my family and the course was in great shape considering it was closed for many years. Do yourself a favor and golf a round! New carts, friendly staff, and great location!”

4.2 Good28 Reviews
Tim's Corner Tap 4018 14th Ave, Rock Island Bar • $$

“We were there virtually. My buddy was playing this beautiful lady on darts all the way from our bar in Iowa. Didn’t know you could that. But he smoked her like 100x. So he called over there and bought her a round and I played a couple songs on TouchTunes because that’s what wingmen do. Seems like solid place… virtually speaking.”

4.1 Good54 Reviews
Quarter-Til Tap 4101 14th Ave, Rock Island Bar • $

“Fun neighborhood bar with super bartenders. Always something fun going on”

4 Good48 Reviews
Polish Pub Inc 2301 4th Ave, Rock Island Bar • $

“In town for one night and stumbled onto this spot. Was exactly what we were looking for. Friendly atmosphere, good drinks, great prices. We will be back! The bartender Misty was the most welcoming part!”

4 Good56 Reviews
Pizza & Subs 3700 Blackhawk Rd, Rock Island Italian • $

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Canadian Bacon and Pepperoni Pizza
Cuban Sandwich
blt Pizza
Taco Pizza
Meatball Sub
Taco Calzone
Garden Pizza
Cheese Pizza
Reuben Calzone
Specialty Pizza

“Dough is unique, deliciously savory and always perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and has the perfect texture that, I think, is superior to any other similar ‘Quad-Cities style’ pizza places. The pizza is absolutely amazing, but the real treasures are their calzones. For me, it’s their eggplant calzone. Eggplant can be tricky, but they slice it very thinly, use an excellent breading, fry it to perfection and layer it with creamy ricotta & rich mozzarella wrapped in that amazing dough, though occasionally they’ll not use enough filling (so, I order extra eggplant & cheese, just to be safe.) When combined with their ‘calzone sauce’ (on the side, a perfect match, bold & rich, similar to an amazing marinara but their own take, and I think it’s necessary for the full experience), it is one of my favorite meals. I’ve had pizza & calzones in so many states and cities, so many styles and varieties, but I always end up craving Pizza & Subs above all others when I’m in the mood for that. Pro tip: add eggplant to some of their pizzas, such as their garden. Another nice thing, they actually still deliver themselves, not using some service, and they deliver surprisingly quickly most of the time, for a very reasonable fee, and the people are always kind and friendly. Unfortunately, they changed their hours in the past few years and close much earlier than most pizza places, which can often be frustrating. Sometimes they’ll close randomly due to staffing issues or things that come up beyond their control. And their website is literally years out of date, and always reminds me of how much they’ve raised their prices when I go to look at their menu... But, it’s a family run joint that makes amazing food, so accepting those things is necessary even if it means I don’t get food from them as often as I used to. Otherwise, I can’t recommend Pizza & Subs highly enough as something uniquely amazing that I hope remains open for generations to come. Just wish they were able to stay open later, and their prices went down. It’s worth the splurge sometimes, though, and their pizzas are quite loaded with toppings. 🤷‍♂️”

4 Good223 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Enchiladas
Pork Tacos Veggie Tostada Chips and Salsa
Huevos Rancheros
Guacamole
Taco Salad
Large Combo
Burrito Suizo
Bean Burritos
Carne En Su Jugo
Quesadilla Dinner

“The food was excellent, as always. However, we waited for 15 minutes after we finished eating for the server to come by so we could ask for a to-go container. We ended up going to the register and asking for one. I've never thought the atmosphere was anything special. It is what it is. Highly recommend the place! The food is incredible!”

4 Good241 Reviews
Looney's Little Chicago 219 17th St, Rock Island Bar & Grill • $

Customers` Favorites

Pizza
Italian Beef
French Fries
Chicago Dog

“Cheap prices, great food, kid friendly”

3.9 Good25 Reviews
Blue Square Cafe 777 Bally Blvd, Rock Island Cafe • $

“I would have to say from my experience any place close by a casino is going to be good food. This place is located in the casino itself along with two other restaurants. The waitress was very attentive making sure I had what I needed. I ordered the Ruben sandwich alone and it was on the bar in front of me in like minutes.... steaming hot and delicious!”

3.6 Good31 Reviews
Great Wall Chinese 38th St, Rock Island Chinese • $

Customers` Favorites

Dumplings
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Crab Rangoons
Steamed Mix Vegetable
Black Pepper Chicken
Chicken Lo Mein
Sesame Chicken
Mongolian Beef
Egg Drop Soup
Egg Roll

“My favorite Chinese food in the QC. Also very friendly!”

3.9 Good117 Reviews

“During our visit to the area we visited both locations, great craft beer, excellent bartenders! We enjoyed visiting with Teddy at Moline location. I see why the food was so excellent! Your passion for beer and food is exceptional! Thank you!”

3.8 Good73 Reviews
New Oriental Express 3011 18th Ave, Rock Island Chinese • $

Customers` Favorites

Sesame Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Sauce
Hunan Triple Delight
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken on Stick
Orange Chicken
Plain Lo Mein

“Pleasantly surprised with ordering from New Oriental Express- portions were generous, service was excellent and prices were reasonable. Missed the fortune cookies!?”

3.8 Good52 Reviews
Awake Coffee Company 1430 4th Ave, Rock Island Coffee Shops • $

Customers` Favorites

Muffin
Copy Cat Topped with Blue Raspberry Tastes Like Lychee
Spinach Mozzarella
Bacon Egg Sausage
White Chocolate
Iced Macchiato
Gummy Bears
Chorizo Egg
French Press
Iced Latte

“Staff is friendly, ham & cheese is delicious”

3.8 Good186 Reviews
Hungry Hobo 2532 18th Ave, Rock Island Sandwich Shop • $

Customers` Favorites

Party Chili or Soup - 36 Hour Notice - Serves 10-15 People
Hobo Combination King Sandwich
Tuna Fish Salad King
Cheddar Fries
Cheese Curds
Taco Tato 33
Baked Potato
Waffle Fries
Cheesesteak
Carrot Cake

“I thought for sure I’ve already reviewed this place. But here we are again….. hungry hobo. I love you. You are better than Jimmy John’s, Arthur’s, and Jersey mikes. I will love you forever, I’ll love you for always, as long as I’m living, your sandwiches I’ll eat.”

3.7 Good140 Reviews
Dr. Gyros 2519 18th Ave, Rock Island Greek • $

Customers` Favorites

Greek Salad
Italian Beef and Sausage
Mozzarella Sticks
Traditional Gyro
French Fries
Cheese Fries
Sandwiches
blt Gyro
Baklava
blt Pita

“Best n the QCA. There’s on one Dr! Outstanding service and truly great full your there! I’m a Tuesday specialist! Lol thanks DR GYROS”

3.7 Good151 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

General TSO's Chicken Tray
Combination Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Egg Roll

“First time trying, I have lived in the quad cities for about 8 months. I have tried several Chinese restaurants and have been disappointed. I must say hands down. This is the best I've had.
Definitely, we'll keep coming back. Keep up the great work and you definitely get your money's worth
I can probably get 3 meals out of this.”

3.6 Good109 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Parmesan
Specialty Pizza
Philly Cheesesteak Spicy Wings Chicken Ceasar Salad Ribs and Fries
Supreme Pizza
French Dip
Sausage Sub
French Fries
Volcano Pizza
To Taco Pizza
Garlic Chicken

“great pizza... I will not be eating Harris again..... their pizza has nothing on Poor Boys.. and has declined greatly over the years.. ... THANKS POOR BOYS!!!..”

3.7 Good186 Reviews
Big JJ Fish & Chicken 1728 9th St, Rock Island Chicken • $

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Gizzards
Italian Beef
French Fries
White
Cake
Catfish Fillet Fish Dinner
Fried Green Tomatoes
Buffalo Wings
Fish Sandwich
Mild Sauce

“Small but makes some good chicken, Its close but ive really only ever gotten the 10pc dark chicken with fries and taffy grapes. Honestly best combo for me, though the taffy grape do get warm still pop that in the fridge and enjoy the chicken in the meantime.”

3.6 Good148 Reviews

Customers` Favorites

Crazy Bread
Extramostbestest Thin Crust Pepperoni
Hula Hawaiian Large Round Pizza
Pepperoni Cheeser Cheeser
Pepperoni Cheese Bread
Italian Cheese Bread
Crazy Sauce

“It's taken me much too long to get a review on here, but this is THE BEST Little Ceasars. I can always count on good, fast, friendly service, and its always fresh! The staff is great, and I can honestly say I've never been disappointed with this location..I wouldn't be leaving a review if I had!”

3.6 Good165 Reviews