Restaurants in Rockford

“Have visited twice now and both times were fabulous. First visit, my husband and I were out chasing the full moon to get some good pictures and spotted this place on our mad dash. We circled back and stopped in to check it out. Immediately loved the atmosphere ~ relaxed and very inviting. We weren't even hungry and thought we'd just take a gander at the menu and maybe get a take out appetizer but it smelled so tantalizing we opted to seat and have a full dinner. It did not disappoint. So good in fact, when my friend's birthday rolled around I said I wanted to take her out to this great place I recently discovered. With a backdrop of enjoyable music and lovely decor as well as great service and delicious food, Vanakkam India is a real winner. Will definitely return.”

“Ate here for the first time today. Food & service were amazing! All made fresh! I will definitely go back!!!”

“very tasteful 😋 and beautiful”

“Just ate here for the first time. Food was excellent. Cashier was very friendly and inviting. Packs a punch when it comes to the taste of the cuisine. A great example of how to do something the right way. Would highly recommend this place. Definitely stop by if you’re in the area. You’d be glad you did.”

“We visited Lucha Canting for the first time tonight. It was excellent! I just moved back here after living in Austin, TX, for many years. I wasn't expecting the food and atmosphere to be as good and inviting as they were. I told my dinner companion the food was as tasty as any Mexican food I've had in TX, and it was beautifully presented. The way in which the restaurant was decorated made me feel like I was back in Texas! Lastly, our server was excellent. He checked on us just the right amount, and got our food out in good time. All in all, it was quite a pleasant experience!”

“You walk into a sparkling clean restaurant with a light, breezy but cozy feel. You can either order at the counter or at the keypad. My 9 year old son loves to use the keypad to customize his own poke bowl. The food is fresh and delicious with countless combinations on the build your own bowl. Friendly and helpful staff. Poke Green, keep doing what you're doing because it's perfect!”

“the meal was delicious we had Signature Ramen Noodles,..Beef and Chicken,( they are so have Classic Ramen noodles) A large portion of noodles chicken, broccoli, green onions, and fried Egg ,..We also had an appetizer which was the spring rolls(3pcs) ,chicken fried rice non-spicy... my daughter had the Poppy Boba tea her flavor was mango with Peach Poppies .. I tried hers it was actually good but I just stuck with my Water”

“I only bought the biscuits and gravy just this morning and OMG the best biscuits and gravy I’ve ever had in my life. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

“Highly recommend Smokey bones In Rockford!! We had amazing service, food was great I had the turkey club and it was awesome.. we had frank as a server by far the nicest and very down to earth. Would definitely be going back.”

“Last minute decision to spend day in Rockford and looked for a place online while driving. We look for something different to try and we're not disappointed! Definitely make reservations if your going to try although on a Sunday Morning we only waited 1/2hr for a bar seating, which was totally fine more interaction with staff and able to watch the workings of the restaurant. Food was delicious, healthy options (GF,vegan) We will definitely be back!”

“I had my first dining experience there yesterday evening. I had heard great things, but was absolutely BLOWN AWAY! The atmosphere was perfect, our food was above and beyond delicious, and the service was prompt and friendly. We devoured the cheese curds and our burgers. 🤤 Can’t wait to dine there again soon!”

“Everything was so good. Will definitely be back.”

“The server was friendly and the place is clean and their cheese pizza was cooked perfectly. One of the owners asked how Our meal was. We're retired so loved the music that was playing. Can't wait to go back. THANKS!!!”

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“A diamond in the rough. VERY modern coffee / tea shop that only takes credit cards. You have to order through a kiosk and they just make your drink in the back and bring it to the counter. Not sure how I feel about this inpersonal service. If you're looking for a cozy, personalable atmosphere, this place isn't for you. But if you're just looking to grab and go, then it is. Drinks and snacks are delicious, so no complaints there.”

“Excellent food and great service!!”

“Nothing beats summer nights on the dock, and Lacie was best server on a busy night!”

“Great place and great menu. Everything we had was delicious and service was great! Definitely recommend.”

“If they ever put the truffle gnocchi on the plates menu and not just a temporary tasting menu, I’ll be a very frequent regular. Food was delicious. Wine pairing was exquisite. Totally worth every penny. Will be back, will be desperately hoping for more truffle gnocchi but I am eager to try more of their meals.”

“I loved the food and excellent service”

“The food is excellent! and generous portions. The wait staff was superb, best service I've ever had at a restaurant. Highest recommendations for the Thunder Bay Grille!!!”

“great food!!! and quantity!”

“The drinks and food were amazing!!! Everything we had was top notch. Excellent service and delicious dishes. We can’t wait to go back again.”

“Delicious! The, "Hot J**** isn't crazy hot. It has a nice heat with massive flavor. The Taste of Jamaica is a decent size portion with chicken and sweet, fried plantain over rice with pigeon peas. The only , "negative" would be that the spring roll is mostly rice. It would be better with more chicken. But the flavors are always spot-on. The sauces are fruity, vinegary, herby, and spiced all at the same time. The mild had very little heat while the hot is a middle spice. Grab a jar of the j*** sauce to take home!”

“Food was incredibly good. Even while very busy only a short wait. Service was friendly and helpful. The server Cheyenne was very patient and made sure our meal was a pleasant one.”

“I have lived in Rockford for a year and never really dined out, had a dinner with my folks and was pleasantly surprised. The service is excellent, the venue is clean, the food is amazing, the menu has a nice selection. This is the best option for a normal American meal outside of the downtown area. The ambiance is old school wood and low lighting, comfortable seating inside or out, Every course I ate was 5 star, the filet was incredible, even the mashed potatoes are fantastic. Highly recommended for special occasions or just a night out.”

“My order was late being delivered and we figured out it was likely delivered to the wrong address. The staff was helpful, quickly remade the order, and delivered it without a problem. The delivery driver was very polite and even ensured our address was corrected in the system. I appreciate their great customer service and the food was amazing as always.”

“AMAZING food and drinks!!”

“Addet and derek were amazing definitely recommend them very attentive always checking in on us went above and beyond to make sure my kids were happy and my wife was happy we will for sure be back

Kid-friendliness: Yes kid friendly except chicken strips were over cooked”

“We recently hosted our son’s wedding at Franchesco’s…I cannot say enough about the service Kim and her staff provided! I 💯 recommend Francesco’s for your your wedding venue! No need to look anywhere else!”

“if you go to the Denny's on State Street at night ask for Andre he's the best server”

“Nice little place They are friendly”

“It was extremely clean and welcoming. It smelled so good and I didn't have to wipe my own table. Andre was so amazing. Honestly my best and favorite experience with any other waiters. This was my first time and I was so rememberable. My little sister was having the worst night so we drove out and stopped there. She couldn't smile at all. I guess he's a god sent angel bc I've never seen her actually smile like that in a while. She told me she loved it and was really helping that we went
On top of all of that the food came out immediately and was so good and flavorful. It was so good I felt like I was going to cry.”

“I ate some delicious McDonald's, very well prepared and service very fast

Kid-friendliness: I always see kids around the place and they look comfortable.”

“This McDonald's has some of the freshest food items in Rockford I haven't been yet where I had a cold order of fries, burgers, or anything that was supposed to be served hot and fresh. Even on their busiest days the line still moves quickly.”

“It was great coffee. Well worth the 10 minute wait in the reserve spot.”

“Son muy amables te reciben muy bien”

“This taco bell is always clean and very quick with your order. Occasionally they get slammed and tad bit slow but mostly very good. And food is prepared correct for me always”

“Fresh fries and Double Burgers”

“You know I generally hate Rockford and the lack of customer service even more so at fast food places. The gentleman with the locs who gave me my food was so polite and had great customer service. Food was fresh and hot also rare in Rockford . The woman who took my order was also great and got everything correct. First time in 5 years I had zero complaints I came home and told my husband how I was shocked at the great customer service. He immediately went into describing the same gentleman I was referring to and how he received the same experience. Which lead me to having to leave a review because it’s great to see there are people who take pride in what they do while carrying a good attitude.”

“Of all the McDonald’s in town. This is the best. They are not raising prices. The ice coffees are the best. The don’t lie to you. Bathroom is very clean. Friendly staff. Fresh fries!!! That’s a huge 5 stars. Many mcds seem to be sloppy on the food freshness. I’d drive the extra miles to this one any time.”

“just tried Mission BBQ Rockford Ill. Great food definitely will be back.”

“Really fantastic pizza! Best around.”

“Great new sandwich menu and delicious drinks, but four out of the last five times I made the walk over to the ERC in the past month for refreshments, they’ve been closed. I’ve come at 9:30, 12:25, 1:30, and 1:55 all on different days they were supposed to be open at those times. The lack of schedule consistency is frustrating, especially when I’m craving something I know will be delicious. Highly recommend if you can catch them when they are open. Maybe just really bad timing on my part.”

“Delicious! We had the Korean Fried Chicken and Chicken Gyoza both of which were fabulous! The restaurant was also very clean and they were super friendly. A new favorite! I can’t wait to try the Ramen next time.”

“Good food good service good people highly recommend give them a try”

“A really good morning stop! Food is actually on par with the coffee for once! 5 stars for sure!”

“It was very good and staff was very nice.”

“We always go to Shogun when we got out on a date night and its always an amazing experience but last nights experience was over the top. We got a chef who interacted with us, tried getting to know us, had over the top manners. I recommend Ricardo and we will be asking for him everytime.”

“Friday 10/25/2024 my wife placed a carry-out order i thought it was for East State she called Riverside my work is 6 blocks from the East state the staff was very helpful and re-made my order everyone was super to me want to say thank-you very much”

“Delicious food everyone and the ladies that work the truck are super nice and friendly! Highly recommend if you want some delicious bbq in Rockford!”

“Aleasha and Rob are great!!!! Amazing hospitality! We will definitely be back when they are together. The atmosphere was amazing and they are both two amazing people ❤️”

“I haven't been here in +25 years. The food is still perfectly prepared and delicious. I wish I lived closer, I hope to return sooner than 25 years next time,”

“The food and service was fantastic! Margaritas are very good. We are very glad we came.”

“The server provided exceptional service. Despite the restaurant being out of my preferred steak and dessert selections, he demonstrated excellent customer service skills, maintaining a pleasant demeanor and exhibiting thorough menu knowledge. His performance warrants commendation.”

“Excellent food and service highly”

“Love this place! Good coffee, friendly people and the owner is very nice! Yay ☕️”

“Not a big flavored coffee drinker but Meg's is changing my views. Wonderful coffee and the staff couldn't be friendler or more informative, especially Mia.”

“Excellent coffee and a great atmosphere! Better place for nice coffee, a fireplace and free WiFi.”

“Stopped in for lunch today, food was delicious and the server, didn't catch her name, was very helpful and made sure everything was good. Thank you!”

“I absolutely love the Silk Chocolate Almondmilk with chocolate chip cookie dough pieces! So creamy and chocolaty. It’s even better with the chocolate dipped sprinkle bowl!”

“Service was great as the server and managers were all very attentive. Food was delicious and you can’t beat the prices, especially the 2 for 26. Will definitely be coming back.”

“The service was amazing! They made my boy feel so special and kept the entertainment going well throughout and the kids still he plenty of time to play! Best way to spend a birthday for kids! They had so much fun!!!”

“Great food for a decent price. Friendly staff”

“This a pretty solid taco bell. But CONSISTENTLY every time I order a stacker with steak, and rice around 5pm, I get about 1+ inch of empty tortilla on top of the item. Like come on. I'm already paying $0.90 cents for steak. And another $0.90 cents for the rice and sauce I but I get way less food than if I were to order beef instead. A manager must work around this time who's a real stickler on portions. But every other item is great and every time I go the workers are wonderful. The food is really good. That's my only complaint is all the empty tortilla I gotta bite through to get a bite with some food. Hope this can change in the future”

“If you like great food and fun dining experience, go to Portillo’s. You will love it. Remember no ketchup on the hot dogs!”

“The burgers were delicious! The service was excellent and thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch experience!”

“Over the years I’ve done multiple large orders for carry out through the app to bring to work. Every time they are very friendly and do a phenomenal job getting the order ready and packing it up. They package all of the food in a very organized manner to make it possible for me to carry it all in one trip. I’ve never once received a bad attitude for having to make such a large order. I’m from Tennessee and am very familiar with Chick-Fil-A, and this one is the best and friendliest I’ve ever dealt with.”

“Cant ask for anything much better in Rockford for fast and great meal at a reasonable cost . Food is always hot and cooked to perfection every time I have gone there . No matter who sells Gyros in town , his cant be beat for price and size !”

“I was VERY impressed with their attention to details when it came to taking precautions. Great job employees! I noticed them!”

“The Cheddar fries are in a convenient cup and come with A fork.”

“Everything we had was freaking awesome highly recommend trying everything we will definitely be going back no questions asked

Kid-friendliness: No

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Can't get enough of this place! The design and layout, the lighting, the atmosphere, the service, the pool table... It's all great!”

“Met my sister at her favorite bakery. This place did not disappoint. Delicious baked goods with a great selection, something for everyone. Had a Danish and egg ham and cheese biscuit. The Danish was soft and crispy with the perfect center.
The biscuit sandwich was soft and crumbled. The maple ham is the way to go. It's really good pairing.
Was able to grab some day olds for car snacks.
If you haven't been by, stop in and prepare to be amazed, and I will be back again.

Dietary restrictions: They have oat milk canned coffee for those with lactose limitations.

Parking: Great little event space next door to sit and chat.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, with a elevator to get down stairs to the bathrooms.”

“Fast & friendly service. The food and drinks are amazing. Caramel macchiato is a new favorite- so much better Starbucks! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Today was our first time eating here. This place will definitely be our regular breakfast spot going forward. The food was AMAZING.”

“In town for work rn, stopped in to do some laundry and ordered some food and a few beers. Friendly home town vibe with cheap brews can’t be beat.”

“My daughter loved it! They were fast and friendly customer service!”

“Recomendada muy riquísima Super rico todo”

“Come and EAT! The Sausage is excellent! Best coffee in town. The staff patient and friendly and the music atmosphere relaxing.”

“Waited quite some time for our pizza even though we ordered it from home so it wouldn't take so long. Once we got there. It was worth waiting for. The waiter was new but he did a pretty darn good job for a newbie. My only complaint was a restaurant was so cold that I could have used a jacket. I heard others complaining of the same thing.”

“Good food, good service and good prices!”

“Impressed with the food and the service. My whole family was overjoyed with the food”

“There are several good pizza recipes in Rockford but Gulotta’s pizza stands out among all others; not only in terms of authentic flavor and fresh ingredients but in heart and soul. There’s more to a good pizza pie than what’s on the surface. I was 14 when I first had the Gulotta pizza experience. I’ve lived in Chicago for 22 years, and eaten scores of pizzas from different restaurants. Gulotta’s been at it for 45 years and it’s continues to be top tier in my book. Thanks to Gulotta’s for their undeniable heart and soul and one of the best pizzas ever.”

“I visited Wired this morning, it was a great way to begin my day. The staff is warm and welcoming. They helped me select a drink, that is delicious. I can’t wait for my next visit!”

“Delicious food, nice staff and a pleasant atmosphere!”

“The food is good considering it's not considered fine dining and the price is right. I always enjoy looking around at the merchandise they have.”

“Rockford's best BBQ !! The decor is a take you back to the day. The sauces are so good I would recommend Wilbur's Revenge which is the hottest. Audra was our server and was great. We met some management that checked on us. We had a great time tonight.”

“The server was friendly and the place is clean and their cheese pizza was cooked perfectly. One of the owners asked how Our meal was. We're retired so loved the music that was playing. Can't wait to go back. THANKS!!!”

“I ate there tonight my first time unbelievably awesome food. I ate the Italian beef on garlic bread and a cannoli. We also had the onion cilantro, steak tacos. Everything was perfect and very tasty. Will definitely go back. There are menu. Options are huge.”

“Friday 10/25/2024 my wife placed a carry-out order i thought it was for East State she called Riverside my work is 6 blocks from the East state the staff was very helpful and re-made my order everyone was super to me want to say thank-you very much”

“We ordered the Thanksgiving dinner to pick up and it was top notch!!! We will do it again. Thank you for taking the stress out of this day.”

“I stopped by Whiskey Roadhouse after reading reviews that they had a good breakfast buffet. They do. It's Sunday 10-2p and it's very good food for a very reasonable price. The staff work very hard cooking and stocking the buffet with quality food but it's hard to keep up at times when a large group of hungry folk descend on the buffet at the same time, so be patient. Food will be out shortly and it's worth the wait. Very friendly place. If there is something that you need, just ask and they'll get it for you.”

“This place thinks orders of protection are to made fun of.”

“Still one of the best ice coming out of rockford”

“I can always depend on stopping by Chuc-a-Luc's for his delicious collard greens, butter beans, and candy yams. Every bite is simply good. I love that there is a place in the Community that serves devious Soul Food...”

“Super Great Food, Cold Drinks and Amazing Service! Truly! We LOVE this restaurant! You have to come and check it out!! You won't be disappointed! The best! xo”

“Delicious! The, "Hot J**** isn't crazy hot. It has a nice heat with massive flavor. The Taste of Jamaica is a decent size portion with chicken and sweet, fried plantain over rice with pigeon peas. The only , "negative" would be that the spring roll is mostly rice. It would be better with more chicken. But the flavors are always spot-on. The sauces are fruity, vinegary, herby, and spiced all at the same time. The mild had very little heat while the hot is a middle spice. Grab a jar of the j*** sauce to take home!”

“Wow one of the BEST Italian & steak restaurant establishments. I'd give 5 stars on everything but only say service a 4 bc we were there, taking our daughter & her fiancé, out for their 30th bdays, along with her sis & newlywed hubby. Although it wasn't acknowledged, though I mentioned at reservations & directly to server, of our celebration dinner? Atmosphere same reason, only since our preference, of the music playing was ok. Otherwise that aside for sure, we will be coming back absolutely. Food & staff were excellent besides!”

“Great food for a decent price. Friendly staff”

“Have visited twice now and both times were fabulous. First visit, my husband and I were out chasing the full moon to get some good pictures and spotted this place on our mad dash. We circled back and stopped in to check it out. Immediately loved the atmosphere ~ relaxed and very inviting. We weren't even hungry and thought we'd just take a gander at the menu and maybe get a take out appetizer but it smelled so tantalizing we opted to seat and have a full dinner. It did not disappoint. So good in fact, when my friend's birthday rolled around I said I wanted to take her out to this great place I recently discovered. With a backdrop of enjoyable music and lovely decor as well as great service and delicious food, Vanakkam India is a real winner. Will definitely return.”

“The food is good considering it's not considered fine dining and the price is right. I always enjoy looking around at the merchandise they have.”

“if you go to the Denny's on State Street at night ask for Andre he's the best server”

“If you like great food and fun dining experience, go to Portillo’s. You will love it. Remember no ketchup on the hot dogs!”

“Great awesome environment, waitstaff was incredibly super friendly and nice!!!”

“just tried Mission BBQ Rockford Ill. Great food definitely will be back.”

“Friday 10/25/2024 my wife placed a carry-out order i thought it was for East State she called Riverside my work is 6 blocks from the East state the staff was very helpful and re-made my order everyone was super to me want to say thank-you very much”

“Ate here for the first time today. Food & service were amazing! All made fresh! I will definitely go back!!!”

“very tasteful 😋 and beautiful”

“Addet and derek were amazing definitely recommend them very attentive always checking in on us went above and beyond to make sure my kids were happy and my wife was happy we will for sure be back

Kid-friendliness: Yes kid friendly except chicken strips were over cooked”

“the meal was delicious we had Signature Ramen Noodles,..Beef and Chicken,( they are so have Classic Ramen noodles) A large portion of noodles chicken, broccoli, green onions, and fried Egg ,..We also had an appetizer which was the spring rolls(3pcs) ,chicken fried rice non-spicy... my daughter had the Poppy Boba tea her flavor was mango with Peach Poppies .. I tried hers it was actually good but I just stuck with my Water”

“Always great food and wonderful service! A Fun Gift Shop too! ❤”

“The server was friendly and the place is clean and their cheese pizza was cooked perfectly. One of the owners asked how Our meal was. We're retired so loved the music that was playing. Can't wait to go back. THANKS!!!”

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“A diamond in the rough. VERY modern coffee / tea shop that only takes credit cards. You have to order through a kiosk and they just make your drink in the back and bring it to the counter. Not sure how I feel about this inpersonal service. If you're looking for a cozy, personalable atmosphere, this place isn't for you. But if you're just looking to grab and go, then it is. Drinks and snacks are delicious, so no complaints there.”

“Great food👍😀……………………………..”