12 Best American Restaurants in Rock Island

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  • Rock Island Ale House Featuring Bennigans On The Fly 226 17th Street, Rock Island American · $$

    1 Rock Island Ale House Featuring Bennigans On The Fly

    4.5 Superb 251 Reviews

    226 17th Street, Rock Island

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Bennigan's Kilkenny's Country Chicken Wrap
    • Chicken & Shrimp Corn Chowder
    • Cajun Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
    • Traditionist Cheeseburger

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

  • Aunt Bea's Cafe 2429 9th Street, Rock Island American · $

    2 Aunt Bea's Cafe

    4.5 Superb 141 Reviews

    2429 9th Street, Rock Island

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Biscuits with Sausage Gravy & Scrambled Eggs
    • Collard Greens Mac & Cheese
    • Collard Greens Mac & Cheese
    • Ham and Cheese Omelette

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

  • Bennigan's On The Fly - Rock Island Ale House, 226 17th St, Rock Island American · $$

    3 Bennigan's On The Fly - Rock Island

    4.8 Superb 17 Reviews

    Ale House, 226 17th St, Rock Island

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

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

  • Chevin’s Kitchen and Catering 1226 30th Street, Rock Island American · $$

    4 Chevin’s Kitchen and Catering

    4.6 Superb 9 Reviews

    1226 30th Street, Rock Island

    “Chevin’s catering was wonderful! We had so many compliments from the guests at our event about the food. Kevin was great to work with and everything was perfect.”

  • QC Coffee and Pancake House 1831 3rd Avenue, Rock Island Diner · $

    5 QC Coffee and Pancake House

    4.7 Superb 429 Reviews

    1831 3rd Avenue, Rock Island

    • Take-Out

    Customers’ favorites

    • Country Eggs Benedict and Ham N Cheese Skillet
    • Corned Beef Hash with Eggs over Medium
    • Country Fried Steak and Eggs
    • Country Fried Steak Skillet

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

  • Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill 1228 30th Street, Rock Island American · $

    6 Kavanaugh's Hilltop Bar & Grill

    4.4 Superb 168 Reviews

    1228 30th Street, Rock Island

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pulled Pork Nachos
    • Kavy's House Nachos
    • Tenderloin Basket
    • Smoked Turkey Aoli

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

  • Arsenal Island Golf Course & Clubhouse 1838 Gillespie Street, Rock Island American · $$

    7 Arsenal Island Golf Course & Clubhouse

    4.3 Superb 28 Reviews

    1838 Gillespie Street, Rock Island

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

  • Riverfront Grille 4619 34th Street, Rock Island American · $

    8 Riverfront Grille

    4.3 Superb 324 Reviews

    4619 34th Street, Rock Island

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Breaded Tenderloin on Texas Toast
    • Prime Rib Philly Dine in: Yes
    • Grown Up Grilled Cheese
    • Sausage Mushroom Pizza

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

  • El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar 1829 2nd Avenue, Rock Island Mexican · $

    9 El Patron Mexican Restaurant & Bar

    4.5 Superb 252 Reviews

    1829 2nd Avenue, Rock Island

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Lunch Enchiladas Supreme Lunch
    • Chips and Salsa Verde
    • Enchaladas Mexicanas
    • Not so Super Burrito

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

  • The Rock Island Brewing Co. 1815 2nd Avenue, Rock Island Bar & Grill · $

    10 The Rock Island Brewing Co.

    4.4 Superb 120 Reviews

    1815 2nd Avenue, Rock Island

    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Quarter Pound Burger Baskets
    • Burger and Chips and Salsa
    • Homemade Chicken Strips
    • Basket of Hand

    “First time back since their reopen. Amazing job. Great food, great service and prices. Carrington was gracious and on top of it. Clean table tops and booths. Clean bathrooms. Try it for yourself!! I had the Monte Cristo sandwich with raspberry jalapeno dip. Friends had potato skins and fries. The Mac and Cheese was thick and cheesy, it was also a $4 upcharge, but worth it!”

  • Old Mexico Restaurant 610 45th Street, Rock Island Mexican · $

    11 Old Mexico Restaurant

    4.3 Superb 235 Reviews

    610 45th Street, Rock Island

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Carnitas with Green Sauce
    • Beef and Bean Burrito
    • Vegetarian Enchiladas
    • Grilled Chicken Tacos

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

  • Blue Square Cafe 777 Bally Boulevard, Rock Island Cafe · $

    12 Blue Square Cafe

    3.3 Good 32 Reviews

    777 Bally Boulevard, Rock Island

    • Take-Out

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

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