10 Best Bars in Rock Island

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  • Steve's Old Time Tap 223 17th Street, Rock Island Bar · $

    1 Steve's Old Time Tap

    4.7 Superb 163 Reviews

    223 17th Street, Rock Island

    Customers’ favorites

    • Grilled Tenderloin
    • Sausage & Mushroom
    • Mac N Cheese Bites
    • Mozzarella Sticks

    “Fun local bar with decent drink prices. No draft beer available and limited seating. Tammy, the bartender, was very nice and helpful. Good place to get a few drinks and a quick bite of bar food to eat, but not a place to go for a nice dinner out.”

  • Lock And Dam Lounge 3055 Rodman Avenue Bldg 60, Rock Island Bar · $

    2 Lock And Dam Lounge

    5.0 Superb 6 Reviews

    3055 Rodman Avenue Bldg 60, Rock Island

    “Nice bar reasonably priced!”

  • Quarter-Til Tap 4101 14th Avenue, Rock Island Bar · $

    4 Quarter-Til Tap

    4.3 Superb 49 Reviews

    4101 14th Avenue, Rock Island

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

  • Tim's Corner Tap 4018 14th Avenue, Rock Island Bar · $$

    5 Tim's Corner Tap

    4.1 Good 54 Reviews

    4018 14th Avenue, Rock Island

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

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

    6 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 · $

    7 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!”

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

    8 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.”

  • Looney's Little Chicago 219 17th Street, Rock Island Bar & Grill · $

    9 Looney's Little Chicago

    4.0 Good 26 Reviews

    219 17th Street, Rock Island

    Customers’ favorites

    • Italian Beef
    • French Fries
    • Chicago Dog
    • Pizza

    “Cheap prices, great food, kid friendly”

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

    10 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.”

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