Restaurants in Rockford
Best Restaurants
“I really only went there because of the Harley store. I did enjoy my food however my service was not wonderful. People were very nice. A nice gentleman greeted everyone at the door. I didn't like eating with my coat on. However it looked like everyone at the circle bar was doing the same. I saw hocks by the booths and they were being used.”
“This is one of the best places in Rockford to eat. Every week there is a new nightly menu and brunch has some regular dishes on their menu and they usually have some of the nightly items so you don't miss out but I would recommend going both during the day and the night. Atmosphere is comfy cozy. The place is sure to become your favorite if it isn't already.”
“#SaharaPalace is a #Mediterranean #cuisine. They also carry a #Pakistani and #Indian dish called #TandoriChicken. The staff is very friendly and caring. All the food options are #halal which was my basic requirement. I tried their meat platter with five different BBQ meats with rice and it was great!#Rockford #Illinois #food #travel”
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Abreo
“The Elizabeth Spencer wine dinner last night was incredible. I highly recommend going to one of their prix fixe dinners to experience how impressive Abreo really is. Cannot recommend enough.”
“We tried them for the first time tonight. My husband picked up a carry out order. He said the lady working the counter was very nice and the atmosphere was very inviting. Our food was delicious. I ordered the won ton soup and 2 egg rolls. My husband ordered the bbq pork fried rice and crab rangoons. The egg rolls were excellent! My husband said the crab rangoons had a very good flavor. The soup and fried rice were also very good. We will definitely be ordering again very soon!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Really good service. We sat at the bar and had fun. Saturday afternoon lunch. The Firehouse burger is ? Craft beers and a nice atmosphere. Would come around again”
“We have been to several pizza places, here at Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria on Riverside is the BEST. We have now found the Best place in Rockford for great tasting pizza. The staff is very friendly and the service is wonderful. If you haven't been there, you need to try it out :)”
“I came here on a random Tuesday while in town for work and the bartender Austin was great! I got the queso and guacamole appetizer. I love the traditional style chips and the guacamole was very good! I love the seasoning and that you can taste the lime in the guac! You can tell it’s fresh! The queso is good, but very peppery. As in black pepper. I was also able to try the traditional pico and the pineapple and poblano salsas, both of which were good. The traditional pico had corn in it which is different for me, but I didn’t hate it. For my main dish I got the birria tacos and they were AMAZING! Some of the best birria and consomé I have had in a while! So definitely come here on Tuesdays and get that! I also really enjoyed their version of a skinny margarita with G4 tequila!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“My friend took me here for the first time and I'm so glad he did. It's a smaller restaurant so we had to wait a little bit for a table. They had their crab Rangoons that day so we ordered it and my god, delicious. From there we got some variety of sushi, fried rice, and steak. Everything was so good! The sushi tasted nice and fresh and the portions of everything was huge. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Definitely need to go back asap.”
“I should have just went and got a can of soup and some sandwich meat. we spent $50 on a group size soup and a sandwich and bread bowl we only received one container of soupthat was equal to a can of soul and barely enough soup to even fill then bread bowl the sandwich seem like a quarter of a sandwich instead of half. will not be returning huge disappointmen.”
“I really only went there because of the Harley store. I did enjoy my food however my service was not wonderful. People were very nice. A nice gentleman greeted everyone at the door. I didn't like eating with my coat on. However it looked like everyone at the circle bar was doing the same. I saw hocks by the booths and they were being used.”
“This is one of the best places in Rockford to eat. Every week there is a new nightly menu and brunch has some regular dishes on their menu and they usually have some of the nightly items so you don't miss out but I would recommend going both during the day and the night. Atmosphere is comfy cozy. The place is sure to become your favorite if it isn't already.”
“#SaharaPalace is a #Mediterranean #cuisine. They also carry a #Pakistani and #Indian dish called #TandoriChicken. The staff is very friendly and caring. All the food options are #halal which was my basic requirement. I tried their meat platter with five different BBQ meats with rice and it was great!#Rockford #Illinois #food #travel”
“I love this place. The employees are always so helpful and welcoming! It's a great vibe and nice place to grab a book, a delicious treat, and just hang out for a little while.”
“The Elizabeth Spencer wine dinner last night was incredible. I highly recommend going to one of their prix fixe dinners to experience how impressive Abreo really is. Cannot recommend enough.”
“We tried them for the first time tonight. My husband picked up a carry out order. He said the lady working the counter was very nice and the atmosphere was very inviting. Our food was delicious. I ordered the won ton soup and 2 egg rolls. My husband ordered the bbq pork fried rice and crab rangoons. The egg rolls were excellent! My husband said the crab rangoons had a very good flavor. The soup and fried rice were also very good. We will definitely be ordering again very soon!”
“Great service and awesome wings. Flats and drums are large, cooked well and not overdone to dry them out. The mango habenero sauce is awesome nice and fruity with a little kick but not enough to be unbearable. Try garlic parmesean on your fries too!The new location is very big and has a bar with a nice big screen so I can see this being a great stop for a beer, some wings, maybe some sports, but you could easily have a family in here as there is sitting away from the bar and some fun icecream flavors to please everyone.This place is worth a try, especially if you love wings”
“Really good service. We sat at the bar and had fun. Saturday afternoon lunch. The Firehouse burger is ? Craft beers and a nice atmosphere. Would come around again”
“We have been to several pizza places, here at Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria on Riverside is the BEST. We have now found the Best place in Rockford for great tasting pizza. The staff is very friendly and the service is wonderful. If you haven't been there, you need to try it out :)”
“I came here on a random Tuesday while in town for work and the bartender Austin was great! I got the queso and guacamole appetizer. I love the traditional style chips and the guacamole was very good! I love the seasoning and that you can taste the lime in the guac! You can tell it’s fresh! The queso is good, but very peppery. As in black pepper. I was also able to try the traditional pico and the pineapple and poblano salsas, both of which were good. The traditional pico had corn in it which is different for me, but I didn’t hate it. For my main dish I got the birria tacos and they were AMAZING! Some of the best birria and consomé I have had in a while! So definitely come here on Tuesdays and get that! I also really enjoyed their version of a skinny margarita with G4 tequila!”
“This is basically our go to pizza place. It's good pizza, reasonable prices, and always good service. They have a good taco pizza too and I'm picky about taco pizza.”
“I stopped in for Midtown Market on a Saturday. Trinadora we're playing, the vendors were set up, and the place was decked out for the holidays. Great atmosphere. This place is the heart of Midtown.”
“Their pho is so good! They could use a little music or something for the ambiance but it's just a whole in the wall so I'm not judging! Service was good and they had really good chili oil”
“Road trip from Madison. Happy to find this place. A lot of entrees can be made vegan (but not the soups!). Delicious Red Thai Curry hit the spot on a winter day.”
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Shogun
“My first time eating here with my fiancé and we ordered the shogun boat. It was the best thing we have ever ordered. Would recommend again! :) *** lots of food for two people lol ***”
“Very good food. Service was great. For being a pretty busy place, with multiple events also happening, it was not overly noisy and food & drinks were served in a timely manner. We tried the beer flight paired with girl scout cookies. Interesting idea and the beers were good. I didn't really note the described taste experience as expected, but honestly I've been having trouble with sense of smell since last year so it might also effect my tastebuds too.I did taste the drunken Cuban melt just fine and it was big enough that my girlfriend and I each ate half. We also shared the cheese curds, which were also delicious, with a slightly spicy dipping sauce on the side. Very generous portions for those as well. It's a very nice, historical building also, with a nice dockside outdoor space to hang out. I noted there are boat slips and a stage, however, being (an unseasonably warm) February there wasn't any action there just yet.We will definitely be back again to try some other beers and food, and maybe hear/see some live music too.”
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“Very good food. Service was great. For being a pretty busy place, with multiple events also happening, it was not overly noisy and food & drinks were served in a timely manner. We tried the beer flight paired with girl scout cookies. Interesting idea and the beers were good. I didn't really note the described taste experience as expected, but honestly I've been having trouble with sense of smell since last year so it might also effect my tastebuds too.I did taste the drunken Cuban melt just fine and it was big enough that my girlfriend and I each ate half. We also shared the cheese curds, which were also delicious, with a slightly spicy dipping sauce on the side. Very generous portions for those as well. It's a very nice, historical building also, with a nice dockside outdoor space to hang out. I noted there are boat slips and a stage, however, being (an unseasonably warm) February there wasn't any action there just yet.We will definitely be back again to try some other beers and food, and maybe hear/see some live music too.”
“Super expensive. $400 with tip for 8 of us and only 1 person drank beer. The food was OK. Serving sizes on the small side with HUGE plates & food mah... I didn't get a burger this last time I went, but I should have. They do have good burgers.”
“This place is amazing. From the food to the drinks a fantastic experience. The perfect Pisco sour is an all time favorite and their entrees (the ones that we have had) are outstanding. My wife and I’s new favorite spot. The ceviche is a dish I now dream of in my sleep.The service can be a little slower when busy but everything is well worth the wait. I look forward to more Pisco sours and authentic Peruvian food.”
“Not bad food and decent for the cost. Massive spot but well priced. Good looking menu and good service even on a slow day. Kitchen is well run and food looks good. Luckily, food is priced accordingly.I got the Beef wellington, i can never pass it up. For $39 it lives up to the price tag. However misses the mark… slightly cold and quite bland. It is unfortunately covered in a bland cream that over powers any redeeming quality. Good ingredients, but then a frozen/ premade sauce on top just ruins it. So much potential, but no creativity. Make your own sauce or give it some color and you can charge 10 bucks more.Cheap drinks and good wine list make it redeeming. So much potential being off the highway… disappointing but overall solid.A good sauce would make it a must stop off I-90 Nothing else good in 100 miles.”
“The Bone Fire Grill for two or four people is amazing. My wife and I order Bone Fire for four to take plenty home for tue weekYes, Smokey Bones in Rockford IL is ?. This place is rocking with the best BBQ smoked ribs, sausages, grill chicken and grill steak. The BoneFire grill delivered to our table is probably the best experience we've had in any restaurant. The service is on point. Our server Alex delivered excellent service and checked in on my wife and I in making sure we were good with drinks and that our food was great. The smoked brisket chili bowl is the best I've had in any restaurant. Just make sure to ask to have it nice and ? no not spicy but hot. The Bonefire grill is so darn good we haven't had a chance to order anything else. Every time we take that 30min drive all we think about is that BoneFire Grill? ?. The sides are just as good, cinnamon apples baked beans and Mac & cheese to name a few.Couple simple reminders for customersMake sure your drinks are not watered down with the new bartender but kindness to correct the drink is appreciated. The Brisket Chili always fantastic but make sure you request it hot and that it is not served luke warm.Besides that amazing restaurant.WE NEED A SMOKEY BONES IN ALGONQUIN!!Kid-friendliness: Family Friendly. We always find a nice family eating together at Smokey Bones”
“This has to be our favorite sushi spot it is always so good and the staff is very friendly. The best thing has to be the hachi hachi rolls. Also we only had order 4 different rolls and the staff still let us have a boat even though it’s meant for large sushi orders.”
“Absolutely amazing restaurant, there's lots of room for families. The food was on point with what you would expect for an authentic Mexican restaurant. The service was very nice, spoke English and Spanish. The atmosphere was calming. A good restaurant to enjoy a good meal for good price alone or with friends and family.”
“Stopped here on a whim as our roadtrip took us around Rockford and we were hungry. Had the chicken wings (the special), fries, and buffalo chicken mac and cheese. Food was all delicious. Just the right amount of kick and cheese was creamy and tasty. Inside is an old tavern vibe. Staff is friendly. Definitely recommend!”
“Service by Tyler was top notch! Food was adequate. When I ordered risotto I expected risotto. It was more like rice a roni stuffed in a red pepper. The sauce under the pepper was very acidic and not very tasty. The crostini were amazing however. I did take the dessert sampler to go. It was absolutely delicious!”
“These are the authentic eggrolls I used to get from my coworkers years ago. It’s hard to beat their quality of food anywhere. Just overall an awesome place to eat!”
“Had the corned beef Benedict. Excellent food here, portions are a value. Staff is all over it.Small local business, good select, clean place, good service. They beat all the big corporate restaurants' hands down.”
“Enjoyed our dinner. My wife had BBQ ribs and I had rib eye. Her ribs were tender and flavorful. My rib eye was one of the best steaks I've had in a while. Our server was the best server we've had in a while too. She was very friendly and took very good care of us. Other then it being really loud and noisy we had an excellent experience.”
“My friends and I ate in the igloos and had a great experience. Our server, Kyle, went above and beyond throughout the night. He offered great suggestions for drinks and entrees, was very personable, and attentive. Highly recommend!”
“Perfect place for a Wednesday anniversary dinner.Service was prompt & pleasant.The bread & oil is deliciousos & the calamari was Devine!Entries ? & scrumptious dessert options!!!!Thank you!”
“First time diner, winter menu was robust and had many unique offerings. I loved the high quality ingredients. I felt that those ingredients would be put to better use with better technique in the kitchen. Bread was overcooked, chicken pot pie was dry. However, service was 11/10. The atmosphere was odd, odd music choices and a library like atmosphere. Of course these are my own personal preferences and I’ll be encouraging everyone to try SALT! Pricing is set for special occasions, I just wished the food matched that expectation. Considering the menu was seasonal I’m hoping it just didn’t cater to my tastes in this instance.Dietary restrictions: They were quick to ensure we had no dietary restrictions before we ordered.”
“Absolutely loved this place. The first time we went we were the only ones there besides one other couple, and that was perfect. It was very delicious ? the first time we went we tried the heaven beef ?, it was so good we ordered two when we went back the second time. We also tried the special pho, which was very good and had a decent portion of the sides w it. When we came back we tried the pineapple fried rice which was very good, and had a different flavor in it than I expected. We also tried the pannang curry, which none of us liked, but came highly recommended. Maybe we just don't like curry ? the sesame chicken and orange chicken both came out so crunchy and saucy we were drooling ?.”
“It may not look like much on the outside, but the inside of this little brewery is cozy and well-decorated with a great vibe and great staff. The beer is excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our time here!”
“The building and the flooring aren't impressive, but the smell of those ovens when you walk in is enthralling. The service was really great, and the food was amazing. We had the Tuscan fries, the brucheta, a BBQ chicken pizza, a chicken bacon ranch pizza, a Margherita pizza, a loaded potato pizza, a salad, a creme brulee, 808 cheesecake, and a chocolate Gelato. We'll definitely be heading back again.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Food good but not terribly imaginative. Service very good, but prices are definitely inflated. We were there during the end of the lunch rush and it was quite noisy. I mean by that many customers who seemed only able to carry on a conversation by shouting as if the table was 50 feet wide between them.”
“It's a Sunday morning and the staff was lovely. Everyone was smiles, and the food came out looking like an advertisement for IHOP.It looked and tasted like a million bucks.This is the best IHOP I've visited from across the country.”
“Actually one of the best Big Macs I’ve had in recent memory. The store is very clean, food came quick, and employees were quite kind. Great work and keep it up!”
“Today, we had a better than average visit to a McDonald's in Rockford. But this is to be expected from Bearco. I will be calling the corporate office Monday to talk about the wonderful associates working the cash register.”
“This is my favorite McDonalds to go to. They always get my order correct and the line is always quick. This is the only McDonalds I go to because the McDonalds on Harrison is the worst, the one by Walmart is always packed, and the one on State Street is far/slow but they get the orders right.”
“Best Taco Bell in Town. I go there once a week with friends and have lunch. I typically order online, dine in, and get great service. I made a mistake this last week and accidently ordered online at different taco bell (totally my mistake). The manager was super nice about my mistake and made my order anyway without charging me anything. Talk about awesome!!! I was prepared to pay and re-order.I recommend Taco Bell and especially this one. Great Taco Bell location. See you next week.”
“Mark the manager on duty today went over and beyond to serve and made sure I got what I wanted despite the fact of a glitch on the app. For that i will be returning. That's the service I like when I go to McDonald's.”
“Love the staff at this location, I always get exceptional service at this location. Even during lunch rush etc the pace of the line is a lot faster than all of the others I've visited and like I said before, the staff is amazing.”
“The ladies that were working here on Christmas deserve some serious praise and a raise! They were the first McDonald's that was open 9 hours into my 10-hour road trip from Arkansas and I was so thankful. There were so many people flooding through their drive-thru (since this was the only open location) and they took it in stride with a great attitude and fast services given the situation. To top it off, it was the best burger and fries I've had from McDonald's. 5 stars!”
“I came in2 look for the manager with braids was told she doesn’t work on weekends.i wanted to thank her for being kind and patient you should definitely have more people like her in there.”
“My mouth was watering for a Steak Egg Cheese Bagel, 2 xxtra crispy hash brown, nice hot Macchiato that I sat at my desk and pig out on. Although my bag and napkins was greasy as hell but my Breakfast was still ???”
“Super expensive. $400 with tip for 8 of us and only 1 person drank beer. The food was OK. Serving sizes on the small side with HUGE plates & food mah... I didn't get a burger this last time I went, but I should have. They do have good burgers.”
“Spectacular food and service. Mr. Jimmy Vitale and staff treat you like a close friend/family. I have special vegetarian dietary needs, and they willingly provide.Vegetarian options: I have special vegetarian dietary needs, and they willingly provide.”
“This place is amazing. From the food to the drinks a fantastic experience. The perfect Pisco sour is an all time favorite and their entrees (the ones that we have had) are outstanding. My wife and I’s new favorite spot. The ceviche is a dish I now dream of in my sleep.The service can be a little slower when busy but everything is well worth the wait. I look forward to more Pisco sours and authentic Peruvian food.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I had an issue with my drink, I didn't notice it was a drink with oil in it and I contacted this location about it, Nick was 10/10 so sweet and educated me about this drink and it was not mistake that it has olive oil, that the drink is supposed to be like it. I had no idea and sadly it was not my type of drink and Nick even offered to switch my drink for me! Sadly my schedule was busy but I got a refund!Nick 10/10Thank you do the education about my drinkAnd thank-you for being sweet about it ”
“Quixotic was a super blessing. She made Red Velvet cake in a jar for a 70th surprise party at short notice. People were hoarding them after the first lid was popped. So delicious!”
“Tried Mission BBQ for the first time, excellent food! The place was clean and inviting, and does a great job promoting respect ans support for the service men and women of all branches. Staff were polite and helpful, quick to get our order together and attentive in asking if all was well. The brisket was tasty, half a chicken was THE BEST CHICKEN I've ever had- wow! Portions were generous, pricing reasonable, it's great to have this option available here locally.”
“Road trip from Madison. Happy to find this place. A lot of entrees can be made vegan (but not the soups!). Delicious Red Thai Curry hit the spot on a winter day.”
“My first time eating here with my fiancé and we ordered the shogun boat. It was the best thing we have ever ordered. Would recommend again! :) *** lots of food for two people lol ***”
“Fun and funky 90's vibe, oodles of non dairy milk options, matcha!!and uber creative specials for every season. One of my absolute fave local cafés. Great hours, too!”
“People are friendly and have a very good experience. The food is really good, I recommend. I love how they make sure you have enough coffee each time and they serve very well. I come here for the Swedish pancakes they are delicious ? thank you chefs, cooks, waitresses, servers, and thank you for coffee ☕️ ?”
“Lino’s catered my wedding this past weekend and the food was amazing. Everything was hot and fresh, our guest really enjoyed it. I worked with Korissa, who was absolutely amazing and made the process so smooth for us. The entire team did so well the day of!”
“My wife and daughter have been to this restaurant before and demanded to return there today. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well the food was and the atmosphere of the restaurant. The service was splendid also even though we were there early and only a few of us were in the restaurant I still recommend this location. My last note is make sure you keep room for Pie!!! I had the banana cream pie and it was out of this world my daughter and wife had 2 other pies and they thought the same about theirs. I definitely will return when I get a chance.Wheelchair accessibility: Many handicap parking spots outside front door.”
“Oh my the selection is delicious. The cherry danish could be addictive. Experienced bakers and has nice atmosphere. Should be voted number one bakery in the area .”
“I always have a great time going to this location and even the other ones! At first I didn't understand the prices until I talked to the owners, they told me how they put the effort into making the ice creams all day and have to cut fresh fruit for some ice creams. Over all the times I have went there its been a good one. #firstlamichoacanaderockford #10+yearsstrong”
“The building and the flooring aren't impressive, but the smell of those ovens when you walk in is enthralling. The service was really great, and the food was amazing. We had the Tuscan fries, the brucheta, a BBQ chicken pizza, a chicken bacon ranch pizza, a Margherita pizza, a loaded potato pizza, a salad, a creme brulee, 808 cheesecake, and a chocolate Gelato. We'll definitely be heading back again.”
“I used to come here occasionally when I worked nearby, but it's been years. I stopped in again today for old times' sake, and I'm really happy I did. The burger was one of the best I've had in a long time, and the toppings and portions are generous. The homemade fries are incredible. The lady working the register was so friendly and welcoming, too. All around excellent.”
“Really good hot dogs. I got 2 hotdogs with fries and a drink all for $11. Great deal. The cashier was super friendly. If you work by here I really recommend going for lunch!”
“Spectacular food and service. Mr. Jimmy Vitale and staff treat you like a close friend/family. I have special vegetarian dietary needs, and they willingly provide.Vegetarian options: I have special vegetarian dietary needs, and they willingly provide.”
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8th Ward Pub
“Cool bar not far from some other bars. 8th Ward is one of the better bars in Rockford, as far as the atmosphere and what's on the menu. It seems the drinks are better than the food though. For sure that's not as bad thing of course. The prices are higher than at the nearby dive bars, but you get real good stuff. At lunch it can get crowded. It also gets crowded in the evening. This place seems to always be crowded, which is a good sign of quality. It's about $9 for the cheapest cocktails. The seasonal list included the Pumpkin Pie Mule. Lots of pumpkin flavor in it. This was made with ginger beer, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin syrup, and vanilla vodka. As for the food, nothing as special to be honest. It's about $14 for the Baked Bavarian Pretzel Sticks. That's a lot for not that much, and the prices are high on most other things. Great place except for the prices of course. It has better drinks than food. This is a fun hangout for lunch or for whenever.”
“Not bad food and decent for the cost. Massive spot but well priced. Good looking menu and good service even on a slow day. Kitchen is well run and food looks good. Luckily, food is priced accordingly.I got the Beef wellington, i can never pass it up. For $39 it lives up to the price tag. However misses the mark… slightly cold and quite bland. It is unfortunately covered in a bland cream that over powers any redeeming quality. Good ingredients, but then a frozen/ premade sauce on top just ruins it. So much potential, but no creativity. Make your own sauce or give it some color and you can charge 10 bucks more.Cheap drinks and good wine list make it redeeming. So much potential being off the highway… disappointing but overall solid.A good sauce would make it a must stop off I-90 Nothing else good in 100 miles.”
“FANTASTIC!!! You might want to put this on your "go to" list for your next party/gathering/just too tired to cook list! Next time it's your turn to pick up food for your office, or family gathering.....if you want to impress everyone, GO Here!!! You know how most barbecue places put SO much sauce on...to cover up a dry cut of meat..... not here! I loved it...their sauce is just right...and I am super picky!!! Their fries are spot on....and my Grandparents owned a drive in on West State in the mid 50's, so I KNOW how good fries are! Their coleslaw was over the top good, I went back for thirds!!! I was lucky enough to have a manager go here for food for our store inventory lunch, he said they/owners treated him like family, went out of her way to make sure our food was fresh, and hot for our event....she even toasted the buns for us, YUM!! The next (dozen) times we eat out, we will be going here, (even though it's 35 minute drive). I would give 20 stars if I could!!!!! I don't give very many reviews, because honestly I can't find places that are worthy!!!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Kid-friendliness: I highly recommend the cinnamon muffins, especially when fresh! My all time favorite coffee to get is a white zombie since no other coffee place uses a cafe bianco bean. ITS SO GOOD!! And the staff there is always so sweet and kind, one of the best places to go if you want to see a bright welcoming smile to lift your mood!☺️”
“Just the other night, I had went through the drive through and came across the nicest worker ever.. He was patient while taking my order ( unlike most places), very helpful with explaining the deals to save me money, and had the best attitude! This person needs a raise !”
“So Monday was my 2nd time at this place, Went a little early before 10: AM I didn't know there was breakfast only! but I request couple items from the lunch menu and they were really kind and made my food. I really appreciate that. Thank you so much.?”
“Went during a mega rush but was through the line and at my table wirh food within 15 min, again this place was packedVegetarian options: Only an option or 2Parking: Easy”
“Everytime we come here everything is fresh, hot, and perfect. The staff here are absolutely amazing and attentive. This is really the only location I trust to buy from but keep up the great work!”
“You'll not find many differences between Culver's locations and that's a great thing.The food is always consistently quick, hot, and delicious. The service rivals that of a full service restaurant and the atmosphere is filled with gentle music and clean tables.You want this ol' bag of fertilizer to pick some nits? There seems to be only one non-carbonated, low sugar/calorie beverage option (at this location). I'm sure that's a niche choice and Doc Culver himself probably ran the numbers to decide against further options, but I'm just reporting what I'm seeing. Takes away no stars.Enjoy, my loves!Kid-friendliness: Plenty of options for kids' meals. No toy or anything to speak of, but you'll get a delicious scoop of fro-yo with your order.”
“I can always expect delicious food and assorted drinks from Burger King - from their juicy hamburgers, my favorite double patties hamburgers and children's meals to their thick, crispy french fries! They also have crispy onions rings - yum! The staff are always friendly and helpful when talking about their choices of foods they serve and the self serve drinks they have. The restaurant's clean spacious furnishings are comfortable for families and the indoor playground for children at some of the restaurants are wonderful!Kid-friendliness: Burger King has a wonderful indoor playground for children at some of their restaurants!Wheelchair accessibility: They have great wheelchair accessibility at Burger King. I'm so glad they have this!”
“Good menu and anything you order will be good. Prices aren't bad either. My favorite place for a real Caesar salad. Only critique would be that the vodka pasta can be a bit bland sometimes, but still pretty good.”
“Children suggested for a meal after school and before their dads night basketball game. They ordered with ease, talked and laughed the whole hour.Vegetarian options: Vegan and vegetarian options.Kid-friendliness: Visited with three children after school and they talked and laughed while eating.Wheelchair accessibility: Entry and seating accessibility.”
“Sandwiches are good for a chain in the Midwest, and the service was outstanding. I'll happily come back.Vegetarian options: They have a veg sandwich with avocado.”
“Love this locally owned restaurant! Last week our panitza's were over cooked & this time there wasn't any sauce on the meatball sandwich. Cinnabread with icing was good!”
“Food was good, but the boneless wings were kid nuggets, not even joking. Seems this Westside Arby's gives smaller portions then the one in Loves park on north 2nd street. Kitchen was a mess, food all over the floor. It was in a middle of a 20 person rush. Cashier in training was awesome and polite.”
“Had a bad experience years ago, was craving a Catfish Sandwich tonight so I stopped. Honestly was the best Catfish Sandwich I've had in years. Great job! Hopefully they can keep this momentum going.”
“Great service and the food was fresh and delicious. My daughter suggested I try the crispy chicken sandwich with chili together and man was that amazing together!”
“First-timer did t quite know what to expect. Italian beef? Nope. Kinda like Culver's meets Arby's in a weird way - BUT way better than Arby's and as good or better than Culver's, too! The regular beef sandwich was piled high with delicious shaved roast beef. So much great flavor. My sister's burger was excellent and the fries were very good. Service was friendly and the place is clean. I will definitely be back - just don't expect an Italian Beef and you'll be good!!!”
“Nothing bad to say about this place. Didn't have the pizza yet but will be stopping back for it. We had the Italian beef because of what we had heard of them, and a meatball sandwich. The Italian beef was amazing, came out a crusty sub roll and looked simple, not like a roll stuffed with meat and soaked in au jus, but took that first bite without even dipping in the juice and wow the flavor was amazing. Add in the densely flavored au jus and it just got better. The meatball sandwich was also really good, the marinara to dip was great. My wife said the meatballs reminded her of SpaghettiOs's and Meatballs, meatballs but in a really good way she said. I just thought they were really good in general.There was just the owner working when we were there and she was nothing but friendly, and had great customer service. Will definitely be back to try the pizza.”
“Getting healthy stuff in Rockford isn't that easy. It's possible to find some things here. Ripe Life Juice is located in the food court section of the Illinois Bank & Trust Building, making it convenient for downtown workers. Hours are kind of limited. They're closed Sundays. Came in the morning for some breakfast. It has not just smoothies but açaí bowls to make a complete meal. The bad thing about this place is the prices. It's about $8 for a smoothie, and these aren't even that big. Last time I got the Celerita juice. As you can imagine, it's green colored. This is made with apples, celery, cucumbers, lime, mint, and moringa. Have to make an update about this business. It seems to have closed. The inside is cleared out and the gate is up blocking it, so that means no more smoothies or whatever.”
“The Bone Fire Grill for two or four people is amazing. My wife and I order Bone Fire for four to take plenty home for tue weekYes, Smokey Bones in Rockford IL is ?. This place is rocking with the best BBQ smoked ribs, sausages, grill chicken and grill steak. The BoneFire grill delivered to our table is probably the best experience we've had in any restaurant. The service is on point. Our server Alex delivered excellent service and checked in on my wife and I in making sure we were good with drinks and that our food was great. The smoked brisket chili bowl is the best I've had in any restaurant. Just make sure to ask to have it nice and ? no not spicy but hot. The Bonefire grill is so darn good we haven't had a chance to order anything else. Every time we take that 30min drive all we think about is that BoneFire Grill? ?. The sides are just as good, cinnamon apples baked beans and Mac & cheese to name a few.Couple simple reminders for customersMake sure your drinks are not watered down with the new bartender but kindness to correct the drink is appreciated. The Brisket Chili always fantastic but make sure you request it hot and that it is not served luke warm.Besides that amazing restaurant.WE NEED A SMOKEY BONES IN ALGONQUIN!!Kid-friendliness: Family Friendly. We always find a nice family eating together at Smokey Bones”
Cheap Eats
“Best boba I’ve ever had I normally get a banana strawberry smoothie with water and strawberry popping boba and double brown sugar boba and that’s my family’s go ”
“Down to Earth biker bar. Been a landmark among local bikers for decades. If you're expecting some fancy nouveau riche rider destination spot, move along this ain't your place.”
“This bar is my favorite bar the bartenders and service are nice, I really like the food and my mom works here and I'm friends with some of the locals there, overall it's a good place. Would definitely recommend this place to my friends.Kid-friendliness: They don't allow kids since its a bar but they only allow me and my sister cause my mom works there but they do have bouncy house for Halloween and my friend came here with me to trunk or treat.”
“Excellent 3rd wave coffee shop offering freshly roasted coffee, roasted in their own roasting facility. Offering of course the standard cafe items, but Also an ever changing seasonal menu of specialty drinks. A multitude of non-dairy options. These folks understand coffee and it's place on a local and global scale.Vegetarian options: There is no meat served here at all.Dietary restrictions: Pretty much every baked good is baked using a milk substitute.Parking: Park in the public lot across Main St. The 1st hour is free.”
“Excellente service and they are bilingual. Thank you?Thank you for the Greek Salad, Jalapeño Popper’sMozarella Sticks and Meatball Sandwich.Vegetarian options: The Greek Salad is an excellent choice.”
“This place is a gem! Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, you'd never know it was there. We have visited 3 times since stumbling across it and have not been disappointed. The service is fantastic, the food is outstanding and the atmosphere quite pleasant. Something I haven't seen often, they have local artists works on the walls and they are for sale. I was hesitant to share as I'd like to keep this place a secret! Next time you are looking for an upscale breakfast/lunch experience stop by Lydia's!”
“Popped in Friday mid morning to grab a hot beverage. The Chai is delicious and the Carmel oatmeal bar is to die for! Such a great little coffee shop downtown! I will 100% be back!! Everyone was so friendly as well.”
“Always a good experience at Di Tullio's. I highly recommend their cappuccino its the best around, its always a warm and inviting atmosphere when you come in and an individual experience where you feel welcomed and like family if you haven't been you're missing out on an incredible hidden rockford ”
“Awesome people, not just the owner and bartenders but the good people who go there to forget about life for awhile. A place where people make you feel glad you came!! Try the Bloody Mary's, they're sensational.”
“We have started going here on the weekends. Everyone has been pleased with their food. Companion said his French toast was a touch dry. They use a cinnamon swirl bread and he still thought it was very good. The meat lovers omelette is always excellent. Portions are the perfect size for us.”
“Got a few great things from this bakery located next to The Norwegian, a place to stop after breakfast or at lunch. It's a pretty new bakery, and hasn't gotten quite the attention it should. Wonderland Sweets has quite a variety. More traditional offerings like cupcakes and the like. There's also dairy free options. A thing to know before going is it shares the building with another business. It's a decor company called Rooted. There's lots of handcrafted stuff like paintings and that kind of thing. As for the bakery, the stuff there is also handcrafted. There's cookies, cupcakes, lots of stuff. It's about $4 for a cupcake. There's a few vegan flavors including the Cookies And Cream one. Cupcakes can come topped with whole berries. There's also macarons. Has lots of freshly baked goods. It's great for going to after eating next door, for dessert or just as a snack. There's a few items that are okay for vegans.”
“Grant Park Tavern is open once again, after being closed for a few months after the previous owner passed away. It has pretty much the same patrons, friendly staff and decent food. Generally speaking, it's a nice blue collar joint where you can sit down among everyday people and be accepted.”
“We go here all the time during the week and the older lady who works is very nice and always does a great job with food and coffee. On the other hand the workers on the weekend need some help. #”
“This food is amazing, not just for fast casual Mexican but for all Mexican food. Everything I've had has made me stop mid-first bite to say "damn that's good." Don't be fooled by what it looks like on the outside. The service is excellent and damn, that food is good.”
“We fed four adults for $20 and I got the biggest (and tastiest) kielbasa I've ever seen in my life. The bun it was on looked less like a cozy queen size bed and more like a giant atop a kid sized bed. Hilarious. And delicious. Absolutely ”
“Dusty boots is a decent spot for a drink or catching the game. The servers are nice. It is country themed as their name would suggest. It's okay bar food and the drinks a basic.”
“I will be honest I was heading over to Latham tap to try their grinder today. I was told they have a very good one so I wanted to try one for lunch. Then I'm cruising up Main Street just before Jefferson and I see the Olive Branch Greek food truck. I've always wanted to try these guys but could never find them. So I decided I will try Latham tap some other day and try the Olive Branch Greek food truck. I had their basic gyro the gyro tzatziki sauce is very unique mixed in with a Greek yogurt it was very tasty all the ingredients and everything on there was very fresh I have to say Uncle Nick's definitely has some competition in the gyro market. To find out where these guys are going to be I was kindly told to text 85100 and enter opa and they will tell you where they are at by text. Too bad I'm full I would definitely want to try more food from their truck but until next time.”
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GreenFire
“First timers and it was phenomenal! Gotta try the salmon w veggies! And the triple berry margarita was delicious! We had drinks, good food and desert u see $100! Must ”
“My family and I went out tonight to try Ernie’s and have their fish fry dinner. It was great! We waited about 20 minutes for a table and were able to sit at the bar in the mean time. My dad is a very critical eater and he loved the fried mushrooms and walleye. The staff is so friendly and knows how to hustle. We’re already planning to come back!”
“I'm a young Rockford native on a quest to find the best pizza in Rockford, for all places I'll be trying a plain cheese pizza to be as unbiased as possible.The pizza was all around excellent. The sauce was sweet, but not overly. The amount of cheese was perfect, not too much, not too little, and was not greasy. I'm pretty picky about pizza crust, but this was possibly my favorite crust of any pizza I've ever had, not doughy and not too hard. All aspects of the pizza compliment each other and blend together very well. Aside from the pizza, Nick was a great guy and pleasure to give my business to. The price is also unbeatable, 9$ for a large pizza. Places like this are what make Rockford great and seeing as Gulotta's is the first place I tried for this experiment, the rest of the pizza places in Rockford will be up against some stiff competition.”
“The Food Was Great, Lightly Seasoned &Just Right for the taste buds! ? It reminded me of my Grandmother's Sunday cooking &how we sat around the table Enjoying each other &laughter filled the place!! The portion sizes was More than Enough for 2 Days or to Share, it Definitely Fills you Up! ? It's Certainly A place to go to &eat Or take home!! ? ?10 ????”
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JMK Nippon
“A unique experience ! The JMK's staff displays a great care for customers, top notch showmanship while cooking in front of you and extra fresh and delicious food.I've been there twice in two days !I fully recommend and can wholeheartedly endorse this place if you are looking for a great dinner and quality time.You can also purchase some goodies at the entrance.Big thumbs up from a Frenchman on business trip !!I recommend you make a reservation if you wish to go for a grill dinner”
“Holy moly, am I glad this DELICIOUS food destination was recommended to my husband!!!! Super nice service, comfortable atmosphere, absolutely delicious food! We will definitely be back!”
“This has to be our favorite sushi spot it is always so good and the staff is very friendly. The best thing has to be the hachi hachi rolls. Also we only had order 4 different rolls and the staff still let us have a boat even though it’s meant for large sushi orders.”
“Absolutely amazing restaurant, there's lots of room for families. The food was on point with what you would expect for an authentic Mexican restaurant. The service was very nice, spoke English and Spanish. The atmosphere was calming. A good restaurant to enjoy a good meal for good price alone or with friends and family.”
“Stopped here on a whim as our roadtrip took us around Rockford and we were hungry. Had the chicken wings (the special), fries, and buffalo chicken mac and cheese. Food was all delicious. Just the right amount of kick and cheese was creamy and tasty. Inside is an old tavern vibe. Staff is friendly. Definitely recommend!”
“These are the authentic eggrolls I used to get from my coworkers years ago. It’s hard to beat their quality of food anywhere. Just overall an awesome place to eat!”
“After not stopping in for 9 years, I am glad that I did! The Pizza is great! Pretzel's are good. I like the Jalapeno Cheese stuffed pretzel and they have a new GIANT pretzel on the menu that's not bad in price. Best of all the quality of the beer was so good I had to take a Crowler to go.”
“This was our first visit, but it won't be our last. My brother and I enjoyed a melt in your mouth, delicious breakfast! Most places breakfasts are similar, nothing especially stands out, although most are yummy. Here, however, I'm not sure what it was, but the hashbrowns had EXTRA FLAVOR the likes if which I've not experienced before. Perhaps they use special oil and/or spices? I ordered the SeniorTennessee Breakfast, which is a half order of biscuits and gravy, served with potatoes and an egg, any style. My brother had the Cinnamon Swirl Slammers, which is 2 egg and sausage sandwiches...OMG, SERIOUSLY DELICIOUS. I highly recommend Swedish Pancake House!”
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Jerry's Cafe
“Had the corned beef Benedict. Excellent food here, portions are a value. Staff is all over it.Small local business, good select, clean place, good service. They beat all the big corporate restaurants' hands down.”
“Enjoyed our dinner. My wife had BBQ ribs and I had rib eye. Her ribs were tender and flavorful. My rib eye was one of the best steaks I've had in a while. Our server was the best server we've had in a while too. She was very friendly and took very good care of us. Other then it being really loud and noisy we had an excellent experience.”
“I ordered from them for the first time last night & I'm really upset that I didn't know about them sooner! We moved here in 2018 and it took THIS LONG?! I'm italian. Grew up on homemade Italian food. This place is AMAZING. the sauce gave me flashbacks to my Great grandma's. I had a little nostalgic moment with the first bite which, in my opinion, is the best compliment you can ever give a resturant. The canoli's still tasted great the next day. Not soggy like you find with previously frozen ones. My daughters birthday is coming up and I already have the menu picked out for what I want catered from them. Walking in there felt like home. It's a friendly warm environment. This will definitely be my families go to & I couldn't recommend them more. ???”
“This place is not bad for lunch and dinner! Now it's boring when it comes to the weekends but my boyfriend likes it here because of the slots. The drinks are reasonable and the waitresses are not bad. For me it is a meh ”
“Very disappointed with the size of lobsters. I a 4 ounce tail is so small and thin that it's not a treaat to have anymore. Back to shrimp for me. I'm sure this is across the board at all locations.?”
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Brewsky's
“I wish there were more options on the menu for someone who doesn't eat typical bar food and not beef.I had chicken tacos. It was made to my preference, which is always appreciated.I was there for a reunion and not food that I eat. But salad is fresh, and salad dressing is homemade. The sweet and tangy was delicious. Everyone really liked the pizza.”
“This is my favorite Mexican restaurant hands down! My favorite is the guacamole because they make it fresh in front of you and you can have it made to your liking. Their fajita chimichanga, queso dip, and street tacos are also our top favorites.”
“This is my go to spot for any kind of pizza or wings.. Every time I get my order it's always fresh hot And made to my Liking. Yes I do have other wing Spots but I like when they make my wings well done and The meat is not skimpedIf you're looking for good quality pizza and food service with good customer service they are the spot to go I definitely recommend plus they have more than one location”
“We stopped by for the first time for a late afternoon meal. Service seemed slower than expected, but staff was very friendly. My daughter enjoyed the experience of the sushi deluxe! The Veggie tempura was amazing! The chicken fried rice was very flavorful. Looking forward to enjoying another meal here the next time we are in the area.”
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Giordano's
“Food has always been amazing you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The thin crust pizza is crispy and delicious! The stuffed pizza is ooey gooey cheesy and one of our favorites. I came in to order a carry-out order, and the young lady behind the counter, Tationa was so pleasant and friendly, she helped explain the menu to me and informed me how to get the most for my buck. I highly recommend Giordano's.”
“My friends and I ate in the igloos and had a great experience. Our server, Kyle, went above and beyond throughout the night. He offered great suggestions for drinks and entrees, was very personable, and attentive. Highly recommend!”
“Perfect place for a Wednesday anniversary dinner.Service was prompt & pleasant.The bread & oil is deliciousos & the calamari was Devine!Entries ? & scrumptious dessert options!!!!Thank you!”
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Cantina Taco
“This is a great taco place. Creative and fresh taco options for any palate. The comes out quick and fresh. Has some outside seating in the court area. Staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was clean and ”
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Salt.
“First time diner, winter menu was robust and had many unique offerings. I loved the high quality ingredients. I felt that those ingredients would be put to better use with better technique in the kitchen. Bread was overcooked, chicken pot pie was dry. However, service was 11/10. The atmosphere was odd, odd music choices and a library like atmosphere. Of course these are my own personal preferences and I’ll be encouraging everyone to try SALT! Pricing is set for special occasions, I just wished the food matched that expectation. Considering the menu was seasonal I’m hoping it just didn’t cater to my tastes in this instance.Dietary restrictions: They were quick to ensure we had no dietary restrictions before we ordered.”
“Service was amazing. Drinks were all on point. Food was just ok. Rice was hard and meat over cooked. I would go back because like I stated, waitress was amazing and loved atmosphere. I think it might be one of those places for a great conversation over drinks.”
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Isla Del Mar
“Winter season = snowy dayMy 7 mares was loaded with all the good stuff.Tostadas de camarón and pulpo were fantastic and delicious 10 out of 10.I fully recommend this restaurant.”
“Sorry, did not eat here recently. This has always been a place my family picked for special occasions and celebrations. Everyone of us loved the salad bar. Food has always been good too, but no other place stood out for their salad bar. We are from Wisconsin, there are several dinner clubs closer to us that we also enjoy. Without your exceptional salad bar, we will probably pick other dinner clubs. Wish you the best. Found out when I called for reservations for a birthday celebration next Friday about this change. My friend specifically asked about your salad bar. My family and friends will find another place to celebrate. Weird, but this made me sad. I guess, just thinking about how many celebrations we have had at Hoffman House. Nostalgic moments, knowing that we will probably not be coming in the future. I have ordered food from you for holidays so will probably still do that, salad bar doesn't count for catered food.”
“This place is underrated.Food is delicious, prices are very adorable including dessert!.Vegetarian options: They can make a nice saladParking: Street parkingKid-friendliness: Kid friendly.”
“I have so much to say about this place.We LOVED it! So we give it 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!We went on a Sunday early afternoon and as soon as we walked in, we were greeted very amicably by one of the hostesses. We were seated by the floor to ceilings windows; and the lighting and the rather calm and relaxing ambience were inimitable!We loved our food it was palatable! First we started with the Thai Ice tea, something I’ve never had. It was different, but I quickly acquired the taste. Our starters were the Egg rolls which came in an order of 2, they are vegetarian and big! (Hey, I’m not complaining ?). By far the BEST egg rolls I’ve ever had!! I highly recommend. Little greasy, but delicious! We also had a house salad side and the ginger dressing was surprisingly good, I’m picky and it settled well with me.Our meals were the Orange chicken and the Tofu Pad See Eww. We were beyond pleased with the flavor, the freshness of vegetables and the presentation of our dishes.Service was great, our server was friendly, kind, patient and helpful when it came to explaining menu items.The restaurant was clean, and we even saw small private booth area where people can dine in and have to take off their shoes.When it was time to leave, our server thanked us and an older gentleman came out by the bar and also thanked us and said goodbye as he bowed his head. We were truly humbled by this.The restaurant is located in a private plaza area so the parking lot is huge. You won’t have issues with parking and it’s handicapped accessible.Overall it was a great experience and I highly recommend Thai Hut if you want to have a great dining experience. Thai Hut, you have our Patronage! I truly can’t wait to go back and try new items on the menu! ❤️?”
“Very good take out. Tried first time and liked it. Chicken Parm was bland. Pizza and spaghetti was very good. We all loved the Alfredo . We did takeout and it was a pretty standard experience. Kinda expensive for what it was.”
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Mr J's
“It’s been 3-2 years since I’ve been here due to me moving but this was always my go 2 place when I was hungry I’ll forever live by this! This place is amazing and their food is even better ?”
“I don't understand why this place was quiet on a Saturday evening because the food and service here are phenomenal!The Pub burger was honestly the best cheeseburger I've eaten so far, my partner even said he wished he ordered it too. But, he did really enjoy his food as well.Our server was polite and professional, and the atmosphere was cozy. Definitely will be stopping by again in the future.”
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Izakaya 88
“We needed a private party room for a Celebration of Life within a week's notice. Shogun/Izakaya was her favorite place. Addison, Alexis, and staff were absolutely hospitable and wonderful hosts. They worked with us on a sushi buffet, a toast, and using their screen for a slide show. They thought of all the details and worked with us on seating arrangements and made sure all of our needs were met. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect celebration. A million thanks! -Family of Rita Welch”
“Customer service was top notch. I made a mistake when ordering my food, and the two ladies working didn’t hesitate to help fix it. The jerk chicken rice bowl was very good. I will definitely be returning!”
“Food was received quickly and extremely generous portions. It was delicious but I had to take half of it home. I also enjoy the Thai iced tea here. Will come back again.”
“Food is on point. Rkfd pizza on point. I do have to ask for well done, but thats the norm for us. We've had a bunch of meals that have been 4 star too. Good local Italian. Thanks ”
“We have catered our our Christmas dinner for 30 people for the last 2 years from this Rosati's location and are extremely happy with the food they prepare. It is absolutely delicious, always hot and ready for pickup when it should be. Papa the chef prepares the best food. All our guests complimented on how great the food was. always a great deal for you money. We highly recommend them for catering, carry out or dine in! Thank you for another fantastic Christmas dinner!”
“Went with some friends for dinner before catching a show and LOVED it. The food and service was amazing. Make sure to come hungry because you get a ton of food. If you order wine, be prepared because they fill it to the tippy top. I can’t wait for our return visit!”
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Mollys Deli
“I love this place when I have time to go I always walk out with money and the staff amazing so attentive. If your looking for a good time just to relax and have cash to spend definitely give them a try.”
“Fresco at the Gardens is a true Rockford gem. They use only the best most fresh ingredients around and their views are something that will make you comeback for years to come!”
“Dined in on Wednesday and our server Cyle did an exceptional job. He gave us fast service and took care of all of our needs before we even had to ask. We will definitely be back!”
“Joy was my waitress & did a wonderful job checking on us and making sure our experience was great . My food was great and my waitress why wouldn’t I come back???”
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Scanlan's
“Always choose to go here with family and friends to celebrate just a wonderful atmosphere great drink specials friendly staff I recommend everyone go and enjoy some karaoke”
“I ordered the catfish which came with 2 sides. I had greens and dressing. Couldn’t decide on only 2 sides so ordered the spaghetti, Mac n cheese, yams and cabbage as well. The fish was huge and received 2 pieces. Dressing came with cranberry sauce and was perfect. Greens were very good but could have been cooked slightly more (for my taste). The cabbage was very tasty. The yams were sweet and amazing. The spaghetti was good and came with 2 pieces of garlic bread made with slices of bread (which was truly VERY tasty!). The Mac n cheese was not baked but rather tastes like the kind you get from Kwik Trip. That was the only thing I would not order again. The servings were HUGE and I had enough for 3 meals. Will definitely be back.”
“Great little pizza place been going there for a long time now. It's like the secrets out has been busy the last times been there that is great.Pizza has a nice flavor in the sauce. Staff is very friendly and service is fast.”
“I got the seafood boil bag with eggs shrimp hot sauce crabs corn and potatoes it was very good though I believe the sauce could be more flavorful but it was deliciousKid-friendliness: Kid friendly beverages different spice levels and small kids menu:)”
“Awesome night!!! Brianna our server made it extra special! Delicious food, great atmosphere and superior service! Only golfed here lately but will definitely be back!”
“Very large portions. Very good food. The strawberry /orange mimosa was very good.The atmosphere just a little loud but it is an open area. But very pleasant. Again food was very good worth the little extra.”
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Magpie
“My favorite brunch spot in Rockford. Coffee is excellent. Classic breakfast options with a few house specials that are incredibly tasty. Servers are attentive- we always have Graham downstairs and he's a joy. The environment is super cozy!”
“This place has it all...go here often and they never disappoint...usually do lunch at the bar and have been there a few times for dinner at a table (fish fry) also great experience ..later weekend crowd is younger and a bit loud but always a good time.”
“What a hidden gem. My sister took me there after a very long road trip. She and her hubby took me there for pizza. We got there expecting pizza and got the most amazing fish fry instead. Being from Wisconsin home of the Friday night fish fry this rated among the top. More food then I can eat. The fish fry came with a great salad and of all things a dish of pasta. Wow the pasta was unusual. Perfect! The staff was very friendly treating everyone like a neighbor instead of a customer. The beer cold and the fish fresh out of the fryer none better. When down there for a visit I will be going back.”
“Great vibes, always. Friendly bartenders, awesome drag shows. Can come here for dancing or just to enjoy an evening catching up with friends. Always nice to see the community out and about, halving a gay ole time!”
“I always love this place the food is always delicious and my go to for sushi when I want it and the service my son tells me is always good as I send him to get it for me”
“Good menu and anything you order will be good. Prices aren't bad either. My favorite place for a real Caesar salad. Only critique would be that the vodka pasta can be a bit bland sometimes, but still pretty good.”
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Hooters
“The food is always great, I often get take out. Every time I sit down to eat, the staff are attentive and always willing to cater to the needs of the customers. I also love the often deals and promotions they have going ”
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Pho 815
“Have been here multiple times and will make the trek from Wisconsin to return. Fantastic traditional pho, good coffee, and the staff is always super warm & friendly!”
“I ordered on line but this is some of the most Delicious food I have had recently. Ordered the bang bang shrimp, bone in Jack Daniel wings(done extra) and sandwich, yummy! Definitely will order ”
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Stumpy's Pub
“Bartender with the hair... he was awesome. Accommodating, engaging, funny but not bothersome. He seemed friendly with everyone. Made very, very tasty off menu drinks, and the music was on point.”
“We had an awesome experience at Prime recently. We went for dinner prior to heading to a performance and we're so happy we chose this restaurant. Tim was an excellent server - great knowledge of the menu, paced our appetizers/entrees/dessert perfectly, was attentive to our needs and had us on our way when we said we needed to leave.The four of us split the lobster bruschetta and caprese skewers, along with the warm bread and accompanying garlic spread - fantastic start to our meal. Two of us had the sea bass and the other two had the filet/filet medallions - all entrees and side items were exceptional! Our cocktails and wine paired perfectly with each course. We could not have had a better experience, and we will definitely return. Our thanks to Tim and everyone at Prime for such a wonderful evening!”
“Outstandingly CLEAN! the interior buildout optimized flow and great blend of adult libations with great VGT machines.Really enjoyed the non-alcohol options as an Alcoholic with five years of sobriety.Contemporary food options solve for those not visiting for just the entertainment venue!”
“We have recently gone twice and sat at the bar. Our bartender has been Erica . She is fabulous ! The food is great too .( pizza , spinach dip with pasta chips )yum! She makes great drinks as well ! Go see her and her crew. You won't be disappointed !”
“The food, the service and the people are always 150%. One of our items we didn't get so I had to drive back for it. I was apologized to many times and given free soda. These people run a great business.”
“Plenty of food per serving.Great service.Very decent prices.Vegetarian options: Available and very tasty.Dietary restrictions: Dairy-free options are available.Parking: Handicapped parking available.Plenty of parking places available.Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible, but assistance needed with opening doors.”
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Omakase
“I was shocked at how good the food was, the miso tasted exactly the way my mom would season it. Fried Rice was good and affordable. If you're thinking a fancy place to eat Asian food this is the place to go for a date night.”
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Ali Baba
“These guys make it their mission to sling culinary masterpieces out of their kitchen. Amazing, flavorful food and lots of variety, and very affordable. It is always my go-to in Rockford. If you haven't stopped in here to eat yet, you are seriously doing yourself a disservice.”
“Good food but quite slow at this location. I wish I'd known it was cafe style (order at the counter) because I'd have gone to the E State location instead.”
“Great food Mike's way or your way.Parking: Plenty of parking spaces in main lot as well as some upclose spot right by the door.Wheelchair accessibility: Fully accessible ordering and dining.”
“No, I’m not gonna lie. I’ve been ordering pizza for my kids from this place for Years now the delivery is always before the time is due unless there’s a football game or something of course but you guys have to go check out my piece of spot you’re going to love love love it thank me ”
“Alway's been a fan of Vinny's Pizza,I live on the West end of town,and don't care about the drive,as long as I get my pizza, pop, and whatever I need I'm happy........Parking: Space availableKid-friendliness: Friendly ?”
“Awful experience Sunday took my family waited for over an hour for food only had 3 servers with a party of 15 to 20 so they had mist of the attention plus a family of 6 walked in 15 minutes after we did and some how got there food and drinks before we did food was tougher than shoe leather server was so overwhelmed he missed half our order and forgot drinks never came back for refills end up asking another waitress just over all bad the manager was.to busy to even come check out our table when I asked for him paid 80 dollars for the worst experience I've ever had”
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Sam's Pizza
“Sam's pizza in Rockford is the real deal Italian pizzeria, same great food same great ppl its heaven by the slice if you live close or just passing through, it's a must for ”
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“The food is always great, I often get take out. Every time I sit down to eat, the staff are attentive and always willing to cater to the needs of the customers. I also love the often deals and promotions they have going ”
“Always a wonderful time with Amanda! Such a wonderful atmosphere and the food is amazing to eat and the check isn't breaking the bank!! Give them a shot and you won't regret it!! Say Hi to Amanda while you're there, she never disappoints!!!”
“This place is awesome! The food is amazing and huge portions for the price, coffee was very meh. The omelet was large, stuffed with meats and cheese. The bacon was nice thick cuts and cooked perfectly. OMG the toast. They have an amazing breads. The wheat was very flavorful but my favorite was thier marbled rye! Couldn't get enough of it. The staff were very friendly and genuinely nice. 2 people ate a massive meal and had leftovers with drinks for under $13!! I will definitely be telling everyone about this place, I can't believe it was kept from us for so long!Parking: Just park on the street if you can find a space.”
“Was impressed in this Old Fashioned Dive Bar. Visited here a few times recently. Used to come here with family years ago when growing up. As read over the current reviews, we need to consider Upsahl's(Opsahls) deserves a chance? Things always change and sometimes get better! What's really going on here? Long lost kindness and compassion from three different server-bartenders, last few visits. It helps if come ready to be patient and kind as well. You know. What is really going on here? New owners and a detailed security system with eyes absolutely everywhere. For customer viewing; makes a difference! You may want to check it out soon. What's really going on here? Be willing to wait especially on weekends for table or carryout. This place is super busy now. A recent witness to cook staff improvements and owner efforts! Do like when my beloved brother stumbled at the door, someone stopped to help him up. A real good human spirit is alive and well right here. The food was delicious and well worth the wait! Left a tip directly to the cook staff at their window, which seems rare at least in past days as a restaurant manager, it sure was! For me, enjoyed The Best Beef Sandwich anywhere! Gotta love a good Chicago Style Beef Sandwich "dipped", side of au jus, giardiniera, mozz. With fries on the side. Yum yum and wow! Thank you”
“We have been to several pizza places, here at Sam's Ristorante & Pizzeria on Riverside is the BEST. We have now found the Best place in Rockford for great tasting pizza. The staff is very friendly and the service is wonderful. If you haven't been there, you need to try it out :)”
“First time I eating here tonight at Mamma Mia’s unbelievably awesome food. I had the Italian beef on garlic bread and a cannoli. Also we had the steak onion and cilantro tacos. Everything was perfect and superb. Will definitely be back.”
“Lino’s catered my wedding this past weekend and the food was amazing. Everything was hot and fresh, our guest really enjoyed it. I worked with Korissa, who was absolutely amazing and made the process so smooth for us. The entire team did so well the day of!”
“Sorry, did not eat here recently. This has always been a place my family picked for special occasions and celebrations. Everyone of us loved the salad bar. Food has always been good too, but no other place stood out for their salad bar. We are from Wisconsin, there are several dinner clubs closer to us that we also enjoy. Without your exceptional salad bar, we will probably pick other dinner clubs. Wish you the best. Found out when I called for reservations for a birthday celebration next Friday about this change. My friend specifically asked about your salad bar. My family and friends will find another place to celebrate. Weird, but this made me sad. I guess, just thinking about how many celebrations we have had at Hoffman House. Nostalgic moments, knowing that we will probably not be coming in the future. I have ordered food from you for holidays so will probably still do that, salad bar doesn't count for catered food.”
“I’ve been twice. The sweet and sour chicken is just average. However, they easily have the best egg drop soup I’ve ever had! I’ve been craving it all week, and it’s just perfect! Well Done!”
“Outstanding customer! Great atmosphere and plenty of TVs to watch your favorite games!! Manager and bartenders are professional and friendly, always greeted with a smile. Great Philly Cheese steak sandwich and chicken wings. Highly recommended!!!”
“My favorite brunch spot in Rockford. Coffee is excellent. Classic breakfast options with a few house specials that are incredibly tasty. Servers are attentive- we always have Graham downstairs and he's a joy. The environment is super cozy!”
“We have been here 2 times, and we have absolutely loved it when they show pictures on the TV of the menu and when you receive your food it looks exactly the same that was awesome we have not been disappointed yet just wish it wasn't so far away from ”
“Customer service was top notch. I made a mistake when ordering my food, and the two ladies working didn’t hesitate to help fix it. The jerk chicken rice bowl was very good. I will definitely be returning!”
“We had an awesome experience at Prime recently. We went for dinner prior to heading to a performance and we're so happy we chose this restaurant. Tim was an excellent server - great knowledge of the menu, paced our appetizers/entrees/dessert perfectly, was attentive to our needs and had us on our way when we said we needed to leave.The four of us split the lobster bruschetta and caprese skewers, along with the warm bread and accompanying garlic spread - fantastic start to our meal. Two of us had the sea bass and the other two had the filet/filet medallions - all entrees and side items were exceptional! Our cocktails and wine paired perfectly with each course. We could not have had a better experience, and we will definitely return. Our thanks to Tim and everyone at Prime for such a wonderful evening!”
“Nothing bad to say about this place. Didn't have the pizza yet but will be stopping back for it. We had the Italian beef because of what we had heard of them, and a meatball sandwich. The Italian beef was amazing, came out a crusty sub roll and looked simple, not like a roll stuffed with meat and soaked in au jus, but took that first bite without even dipping in the juice and wow the flavor was amazing. Add in the densely flavored au jus and it just got better. The meatball sandwich was also really good, the marinara to dip was great. My wife said the meatballs reminded her of SpaghettiOs's and Meatballs, meatballs but in a really good way she said. I just thought they were really good in general.There was just the owner working when we were there and she was nothing but friendly, and had great customer service. Will definitely be back to try the pizza.”
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“I should have just went and got a can of soup and some sandwich meat. we spent $50 on a group size soup and a sandwich and bread bowl we only received one container of soupthat was equal to a can of soul and barely enough soup to even fill then bread bowl the sandwich seem like a quarter of a sandwich instead of half. will not be returning huge disappointmen.”
“My wife and daughter have been to this restaurant before and demanded to return there today. I was very pleasantly surprised at how well the food was and the atmosphere of the restaurant. The service was splendid also even though we were there early and only a few of us were in the restaurant I still recommend this location. My last note is make sure you keep room for Pie!!! I had the banana cream pie and it was out of this world my daughter and wife had 2 other pies and they thought the same about theirs. I definitely will return when I get a chance.Wheelchair accessibility: Many handicap parking spots outside front door.”
“I had an issue with my drink, I didn't notice it was a drink with oil in it and I contacted this location about it, Nick was 10/10 so sweet and educated me about this drink and it was not mistake that it has olive oil, that the drink is supposed to be like it. I had no idea and sadly it was not my type of drink and Nick even offered to switch my drink for me! Sadly my schedule was busy but I got a refund!Nick 10/10Thank you do the education about my drinkAnd thank-you for being sweet about it ”
“I had the day off from work so I was able to go to the Cracker Barrel in between lunch and dinner time. it was approximately 3:30 PM and every thing was excellent.Parking: This location has it's own parking lot and therefore parking was easy and because of time of day there wasn't any challenges in garnering a spot.”
“Great service and awesome wings. Flats and drums are large, cooked well and not overdone to dry them out. The mango habenero sauce is awesome nice and fruity with a little kick but not enough to be unbearable. Try garlic parmesean on your fries too!The new location is very big and has a bar with a nice big screen so I can see this being a great stop for a beer, some wings, maybe some sports, but you could easily have a family in here as there is sitting away from the bar and some fun icecream flavors to please everyone.This place is worth a try, especially if you love wings”
“I got a strawberry cheesecake sundae, it was delicious and a huge portion! I'm new to the neighborhood and will definitely be visiting more next summer.You may want to bring cash if you aren't getting a lot because there is a $2 charge for a using a card. I figured since it was a seasonal business that they might not accept cards so I came prepared!”
“Fish nuggets fried perfectly my wife's grilled chicken was moist and the Philly fries were Fire ?????!!! I started going to this Catch because the other Catch on Rockton started skimping me on the fish and won't give me a soda with my meal!!!! I'll be ”
“The buffet they have in the morning on the weekends is great. Very affordable and the kids love the food.Kid-friendliness: Family oriented restaurant. Very kid friendly. Went for the buffet on Saturday morning. Kids loved the food and staff handed out balloons to the kids. Our new favorite breakfast spot.”
“Went during a mega rush but was through the line and at my table wirh food within 15 min, again this place was packedVegetarian options: Only an option or 2Parking: Easy”
“i recently visited last week after work and had the pleasure of being served by juno. :-) i am always excited to see them when i stop by because they always go above and beyond to ensure that my sandwich is made to perfection and their attention to detail is amazing. not only was the sandwich delicious, but juno’s friendly and polite attitude makes my experience even better!!! ❤️ It's always great to see employees who truly care about their customers and juno definitely exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend visiting Potbelly and asking for Juno, they are a wonderful asset to the team! thank you juno!!! ??”
“Stopped in for my first time on Saturday for some holiday drinks and may have found my new favorite spot. They had a meat raffle and won some amazing pork chops and the service and other customers were great definitely will be heading back.”
“Love this place. I've been going to Coldstone Creameries around the United States for over twenty years now and this is my home town called Stone. We come here every chance we can. The kids absolutely loved it. We went to one in Virginia on our honeymoon and I got coffee with gummy bears and cookie doughs and for the last eighteen years nothing is ever beaten it.”
“I love me some potato ole'! Tacos are pretty good too. Nothing special or snazzy, just a simple good crunchy taco. Not into the soft shell, but they have a nice variety to chose from. I think they are better than Taco Bell big time”
“Haven't eaten at Applebee's in a long time. Very glad I had tried it out again. Vera was my server. She was absolutely wonderful. The food was better than what I remembered. All in all great experience.”
“People are friendly and have a very good experience. The food is really good, I recommend. I love how they make sure you have enough coffee each time and they serve very well. I come here for the Swedish pancakes they are delicious ? thank you chefs, cooks, waitresses, servers, and thank you for coffee ☕️ ?”
“My friend took me here for the first time and I'm so glad he did. It's a smaller restaurant so we had to wait a little bit for a table. They had their crab Rangoons that day so we ordered it and my god, delicious. From there we got some variety of sushi, fried rice, and steak. Everything was so good! The sushi tasted nice and fresh and the portions of everything was huge. I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu. Definitely need to go back asap.”