Restaurants in Rockford
Best Restaurants
Indian • $$
“Have visited twice now and both times were fabulous. First visit, my husband and I were out chasing the full moon to get some good pictures and spotted this place on our mad dash. We circled back and stopped in to check it out. Immediately loved the atmosphere ~ relaxed and very inviting. We weren't even hungry and thought we'd just take a gander at the menu and maybe get a take out appetizer but it smelled so tantalizing we opted to seat and have a full dinner. It did not disappoint. So good in fact, when my friend's birthday rolled around I said I wanted to take her out to this great place I recently discovered. With a backdrop of enjoyable music and lovely decor as well as great service and delicious food, Vanakkam India is a real winner. Will definitely return.”
Scandinavian • $$
“First time experience here! And what a wonderful one! Such a charming atmosphere and wonderful staff! The food is amazing and their drinks were on point! ☕️ Would definitely recommend! And we will be returning!”
Mexican • $$
“Always a great meal here. ALWAYS! Been coming here since they opened and never disappointed. Last night had the wings. Moist and flavorful. Everyone in our party of 6 was happy with their food. Our server was awesome.”
Barbecue • $$
“Everything was so good!! The kind of good where you take a bite, stop talking, and just look at each other like “wait…what just happened?” The meat was insanely tender and packed with flavor. Melt-in-your-mouth, no exaggeration. The sauce? Perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and just enough tang to keep you going back for more. Their customer service was above and beyond! They went out of their way to correct an issue that wasn’t even their fault! To me, that means more than the food being good. I appreciate the extra mile they went plus the ribs were the best I’ve had in town!! If you’re thinking about trying it… just go!!”
Pizza • $$
“The server was friendly and the place is clean and their cheese pizza was cooked perfectly. One of the owners asked how Our meal was. We're retired so loved the music that was playing. Can't wait to go back. THANKS!!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
Fine Dining • $$$
“Such a great vibe. The local artist paintings throughout the restaurant are amazing. You can even purchase if you like.”
Hamburger • $$
“We live within walking distance of BSB and have dined here 30+ times since we have lived here. We have NEVER had a bad meal or a bad experience, which is SO impressive to say after that many visits. The food is amazing and the weekly specials are so good you wished they made the main menu. Their outdoor seating is great throughout the seasons and we loved bringing our dog here (and he loved it too). Now we bring our daughter who is a BIG fan of the mac & cheese and tots. This is a restaurant we will truly miss being so close to the day we decide to move.”
American • $$$
“We reached out to the owner Paul Sletten and team to support a last minute private party at our house, as we had experienced his excellent food first hand from his Abreo restaurant over the years. His catering manager, Elliott, promptly responded with an email explaining their wide range of creative options and costs. We selected our desired dishes and several days later we we met Elliott from his team as he delivered and set up the food with minimal direction. Everyone at the party noted how great the food was (we took all the credit). We would highly recommend Abreo for their catering quality and variety. What a great experience. Well done Abreo and Team!”
Restaurants with Delivery
Mediterranean • $
“My boyfriend and I were planning a road trip and searched for restaurants along our route. The photos for this restaurant on Google drew our eye so we decided to check it out. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious and just as beautiful as in the photos. We'll definitely be back again!”
Dessert • $$
“I needed several boxes to deliver to clinical sites. The online ordering was a little cumbersome. I called to make sure the order went through, answered right away and they put my order in. When I arrived they had it ready to go. Everyone loved the cookies. They are on my rotation of treats to bring to clinical when I do my observations.”
Indian • $$
“Have visited twice now and both times were fabulous. First visit, my husband and I were out chasing the full moon to get some good pictures and spotted this place on our mad dash. We circled back and stopped in to check it out. Immediately loved the atmosphere ~ relaxed and very inviting. We weren't even hungry and thought we'd just take a gander at the menu and maybe get a take out appetizer but it smelled so tantalizing we opted to seat and have a full dinner. It did not disappoint. So good in fact, when my friend's birthday rolled around I said I wanted to take her out to this great place I recently discovered. With a backdrop of enjoyable music and lovely decor as well as great service and delicious food, Vanakkam India is a real winner. Will definitely return.”
Scandinavian • $$
“First time experience here! And what a wonderful one! Such a charming atmosphere and wonderful staff! The food is amazing and their drinks were on point! ☕️ Would definitely recommend! And we will be returning!”
Asian Fusion • $
“Delicious. Everything is packaged with care and attention to details.”
Ramen • $
“I can't say enough positive things about this place! The food, teas, atmosphere, and service are all incredible. I always feel welcome and appreciated, and they are one of the few establishments in town open on Christmas. Wonderful people doing amazing things in Rockford!”
Mexican • $$
“Always a great meal here. ALWAYS! Been coming here since they opened and never disappointed. Last night had the wings. Moist and flavorful. Everyone in our party of 6 was happy with their food. Our server was awesome.”
Barbecue • $$
“Everything was so good!! The kind of good where you take a bite, stop talking, and just look at each other like “wait…what just happened?” The meat was insanely tender and packed with flavor. Melt-in-your-mouth, no exaggeration. The sauce? Perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and just enough tang to keep you going back for more. Their customer service was above and beyond! They went out of their way to correct an issue that wasn’t even their fault! To me, that means more than the food being good. I appreciate the extra mile they went plus the ribs were the best I’ve had in town!! If you’re thinking about trying it… just go!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“went for the first time and we LOVE it! Best spiced chai latte I have EVER had!! The vibe is just AMAZING ! Will be back soon !”
Pizza • $$
“The server was friendly and the place is clean and their cheese pizza was cooked perfectly. One of the owners asked how Our meal was. We're retired so loved the music that was playing. Can't wait to go back. THANKS!!!”
Bakery • $
“When you walk in here you feel at home, the food smells, looks and taste amazing!”
Hawaiian • $
“I stopped in today because I’m on a salmon and veggie kick and I wanted a healthy lunch. Their food is really tasty, and the service was relatively quick. Also, it’s reasonably priced for what it is, so I consider considered a great value. Will be returning with my kids very soon!”
Fine Dining • $$$
“We celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary at Crave Kitchen & Cocktail, and everything exceeded our expectations! The ambiance was beautiful, the food and drinks were a 10/10, and the service was so kind and attentive. We were even surprised with a complimentary drink and a personalized anniversary card signed by the entire staff—such a thoughtful touch! Highly recommended for special occasions or a quality night out. ✨”
Italian • $$
“Friday 10/25/2024 my wife placed a carry-out order i thought it was for East State she called Riverside my work is 6 blocks from the East state the staff was very helpful and re-made my order everyone was super to me want to say thank-you very much”
American • $$
“The Tavern on Clark is amazing! My daughter and I were traveling from out of town and were recommended this place! The manager went out of his way to accommodate us and find us a table. They were so busy. We didn’t have a reservation. But he was so kind and helpful, working out a way for us to have a wonderful dinner! Our server was so efficient. The food was as delicious as we were hoping! Literally my daughter’s burger was HUGE! The potato fries were cooked to perfection. I had a BBQ chicken salad that was so fresh and tasted amazing! We come to Rockford for soccer a few times a year. We will be back for sure!”
Online Reservation Available
American • $$$
“We reached out to the owner Paul Sletten and team to support a last minute private party at our house, as we had experienced his excellent food first hand from his Abreo restaurant over the years. His catering manager, Elliott, promptly responded with an email explaining their wide range of creative options and costs. We selected our desired dishes and several days later we we met Elliott from his team as he delivered and set up the food with minimal direction. Everyone at the party noted how great the food was (we took all the credit). We would highly recommend Abreo for their catering quality and variety. What a great experience. Well done Abreo and Team!”
Fine Dining • $$$
“We celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary at Crave Kitchen & Cocktail, and everything exceeded our expectations! The ambiance was beautiful, the food and drinks were a 10/10, and the service was so kind and attentive. We were even surprised with a complimentary drink and a personalized anniversary card signed by the entire staff—such a thoughtful touch! Highly recommended for special occasions or a quality night out. ✨”
American • $$
“The Tavern on Clark is amazing! My daughter and I were traveling from out of town and were recommended this place! The manager went out of his way to accommodate us and find us a table. They were so busy. We didn’t have a reservation. But he was so kind and helpful, working out a way for us to have a wonderful dinner! Our server was so efficient. The food was as delicious as we were hoping! Literally my daughter’s burger was HUGE! The potato fries were cooked to perfection. I had a BBQ chicken salad that was so fresh and tasted amazing! We come to Rockford for soccer a few times a year. We will be back for sure!”
Brewpubs • $$
“I came there with a large group (about 40 people) and this place was wonderful. Our server, Riley, was amazing!”
Bar • $$
“Wonderful place to go and throw the axes! Kyle and his staff are great at attending to your axe throwing experience! Even if you’re not someone who wants to throw you can still be apart of your group and be the score keeper! Any day during the week! Call ahead and schedule your group. Very reasonably priced as well!”
Steak House • $$
“I wish I had gotten the name of our server. He did a fabulous job of taking care of us today!!! Thank you so much for the 10% local hero discount! It is so much appreciated!!! WELL DONE ROCKFORD IL TEXAS ROADHOUSE!!! WE’LL BE BACK!!!!”
American • $$
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Bar • $$$
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Italian • $$
“Fantastic food, great service and excellent specialty cocktails. Very classy! I had heard that their lasagna was some of the best in Rockford, so I was going to try that, but one of the diners recommended the stroganoff, which was absolutely amazing. My wife had the lasagna, and it was as good as I had heard! Last night was our first visit, won’t be our last. Highly recommended.”
Vietnamese • $
“Absolutely love eating here. We just discovered it last year and it has become a regular takeout option. Highly recommend everything!”
American • $$
“Great food, and great service, the outdoor patio is excellent this time of year!”
Peruvian • $$
“The drinks and food were amazing!!! Everything we had was top notch. Excellent service and delicious dishes. We can’t wait to go back again.”
Italian • $$$
“We recently hosted our son’s wedding at Franchesco’s…I cannot say enough about the service Kim and her staff provided! I 💯 recommend Francesco’s for your your wedding venue! No need to look anywhere else!”
American • $$
“Jim at Market Place was fantastic! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. He was helpful, polite, and super kind. Thank you sir!”
Pizza • $$
“The Crab Rangoon pizza is so fire!! I hope you keep it on the menu!!”
24 Hour Restaurants
Breakfast • $
“The Value Menu gives us a sit down meal for less than fast food. It's healthier too. Make sure to tip your server well, the menu prices are so reasonable that the two of us usually tip 50% and it's still a great deal!
Only bad thing is, sometimes there are loud kids - but what can you expect from IHOP? ;)”
Fast Food • $
“I ate some delicious McDonald's, very well prepared and service very fast
Kid-friendliness: I always see kids around the place and they look comfortable.”
Fast Food • $
“Went at noon. Was busy but they moved the line fast. This McDonalds actually puts the tiny onions on the hamburger. Most do not do that anymore even though they are supposed to”
Fast Food • $
“It was great coffee. Well worth the 10 minute wait in the reserve spot.”
Fast Food • $
“They do it right here for breakfast in the morning, can actually taste the flavor of the biscuit and not over toasted into a frisbee like other places do. A+ to the morning Manager and staff here at the Harrison off of Alpine location here in Rockford, Il”
Fast Food • $
“I am not sure why this location has such low reviews. Maybe they used to be subpar, but my experience so far has been wonderful. Fresh hot burgers and courteous friendly staff”
Brewpubs • $$
“I came there with a large group (about 40 people) and this place was wonderful. Our server, Riley, was amazing!”
Japanese • $$
“It’s been 3 years and had my best dinner! Never fails they are professional Prompt Best sushi”
Cafe • $$
“Great sandwichs with lots of friendly service. We will be back for sure. I even took home a few Italian sausages to use in some meals with a jar of garlic artichokes.”
Takeout Restaurants
Barbeque • $
“The staff is amazing and the food is too, definitely happy I landed here for lunch. If you’re in Rockford, stop here and be treated to an excellent dining experience”
Hamburger • $$
“We live within walking distance of BSB and have dined here 30+ times since we have lived here. We have NEVER had a bad meal or a bad experience, which is SO impressive to say after that many visits. The food is amazing and the weekly specials are so good you wished they made the main menu. Their outdoor seating is great throughout the seasons and we loved bringing our dog here (and he loved it too). Now we bring our daughter who is a BIG fan of the mac & cheese and tots. This is a restaurant we will truly miss being so close to the day we decide to move.”
American • $
“First time eating here last week. If you want great biscuits and gravy, this is your place. Will definitely be back.”
Coffee Shops • $
“We drove 4 hours from Southern Illinois to try this place, and it was amazing. The drinks and ice cream were delicious. The place is really clean and nicely decorated, and the workers were very friendly. I really wish you would bring a location down here to the Fairview Heights area.”
American • $
“⚠️ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 ⚠️ 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁!💬 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿. 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆, 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺”
Japanese • $
“Delicious! We had the Korean Fried Chicken and Chicken Gyoza both of which were fabulous! The restaurant was also very clean and they were super friendly. A new favorite! I can’t wait to try the Ramen next time.”
Pizza • $$
“The Crab Rangoon pizza is so fire!! I hope you keep it on the menu!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“A really good morning stop! Food is actually on par with the coffee for once! 5 stars for sure!”
Italian • $
“Love the WORKS pizza! Eats like a steak - with all the great meat and toppings!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Great coffee and wonderful service! We rented Wired Cafe for a surprise bday party and had a great experience. I would not hesitate to work again with Joshua and Wired Cafe to host an event.”
Pizza • $
“There are several good pizza recipes in Rockford but Gulotta’s pizza stands out among all others; not only in terms of authentic flavor and fresh ingredients but in heart and soul. There’s more to a good pizza pie than what’s on the surface. I was 14 when I first had the Gulotta pizza experience. I’ve lived in Chicago for 22 years, and eaten scores of pizzas from different restaurants. Gulotta’s been at it for 45 years and it’s continues to be top tier in my book. Thanks to Gulotta’s for their undeniable heart and soul and one of the best pizzas ever.”
Italian • $
“the best dairy free pizza around my son finally enjoyed a pizza thank you so much 😁”
Bar • $$
“Wonderful place to go and throw the axes! Kyle and his staff are great at attending to your axe throwing experience! Even if you’re not someone who wants to throw you can still be apart of your group and be the score keeper! Any day during the week! Call ahead and schedule your group. Very reasonably priced as well!”
Steak House • $$
“I wish I had gotten the name of our server. He did a fabulous job of taking care of us today!!! Thank you so much for the 10% local hero discount! It is so much appreciated!!! WELL DONE ROCKFORD IL TEXAS ROADHOUSE!!! WE’LL BE BACK!!!!”
American • $$
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Drive-Thru Restaurants
Bakery • $
“My coworkers recommended this place to me the other day, so I decided to try it this morning prior to going to work. The establishment is very cute, easy to find, and the service was great. I bought a box of 6 different danishes/croissants. I shared them with my coworkers and we all are hooked. Give them a try and support small, local businesses.”
Korean • $
“Fast & friendly service. The food and drinks are amazing. Caramel macchiato is a new favorite- so much better Starbucks! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Mexican • $
“Was great our first time there. Celebrated my son’s 21st birthday tonight. Food and staff were amazing. They made my sons night. Will be cackling often and recommend going to anyone.”
Breakfast • $
“I highly recommend coming to Geno's Diner. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Food came out quick. Very delicious. Great portions and perfect price. We definitely will be coming back.”
Bar • $
“Marco’s is my fave local bar and slots! The bartenders are very friendly & make great drinks. The atmosphere is very nice & cozy. The events here are awesome!”
Family • $
“Absolutely fantastic food and staff. Best chicken livers and gizzards in Rockford! First time here… we look forward to trying the rest of the menu.”
Pizza • $
“Opsahls pizza catered into our facility for our 1 year anniversary with 2 delicious hurricane size pizzas. That had Just the right amount of toppings cheese and sauce. Everybody raved about how good Opsahls on auburn is. Order NOW!!!! Thank you, Billy and Tasha, for supporting HCC Heart of The Parks Early Learning Center!!!!”
Cafe • $
“Mo provides a quality experience with every visit to his cafe. He makes phenomenal Pakistani and American food from the kitchen, with great coffee and liquor options from the bar. The quality and diversity of his products and services, along with his affordable pricing, make this business one of rockford's great hidden gems.”
Hamburger • $
“Traveled from Orangeville, IL. Worth the trip. Burgers were great, fries were delicious and you get a lot. The atmosphere is excellent. Prices are reasonable. Thanks Tim and Lisa.”
Cafe • $$
“Great sandwichs with lots of friendly service. We will be back for sure. I even took home a few Italian sausages to use in some meals with a jar of garlic artichokes.”
Pubs • $
“This was our first visit, looking for a place to grab lunch on a Friday of running errands. Drove by and knew we had to stop when we saw the doors were up. Great food and such a selection of drinks! The bartender Nicole was AMAZING, called us by our names the whole time which made us out of towners feel welcomed! Food was delicious and not a basic menu. Highly recommended!!”
Bar • $$$
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Italian • $$
“Fantastic food, great service and excellent specialty cocktails. Very classy! I had heard that their lasagna was some of the best in Rockford, so I was going to try that, but one of the diners recommended the stroganoff, which was absolutely amazing. My wife had the lasagna, and it was as good as I had heard! Last night was our first visit, won’t be our last. Highly recommended.”
Steak House • $$
“Had a long wait because of Father's Day, but boy was it worth it! Never been there before and we had gift cards and wanted to try it. The food was marvelous and the service was with a smile. Big, actual real steaks, made the way they ought to be. Much better atmosphere than that Texas place down the street. Unlike that place, you can actually hear yourself think. There was so much authentic cowboy apparel, decorating the walls though, my wife was worried that there was a cold cowboy in there somewhere. HAHA! JK. For dinner you can order either a salad and a side or two sides. It was so much food, that we could barely eat dessert. We split the chocolate stampede three ways. It was awesome! What a great way to finish a great Father's Day!”
Cheap Eats
Pubs • $
“LOVE THIS PLACE - my go to on Wednesdays is their wings. The boneless wings are huge, and they are house made. Fresh chicken chunks that they hand bread and fry, no frozen garbage here. If I’m feeling a sandwich, their Italian beef is the GOAT. Slow roasted in house, tons of meat.. my favorite part is they have mild and hot gardeniere to choose from. Don’t forget to add the Parmesan truffle for you tots. The service and staff is also outstanding, we love coming on Tuesday nights for trivia to see Monica. Always a joy to see Rachel for wings during our lunch break, Saturday brunches with Jerrica! Shout out to Andrew for running one of the greatest Rockford staples - YOU DA BOMB!”
American • $
“Great awesome environment, waitstaff was incredibly super friendly and nice!!!”
Pubs • $
“We had a fantastic time at this bar. The ambiance was perfect—relaxed yet lively, with good music and a cozy vibe. The bartender (Caroline??) truly made the experience even better. Her customer service was top-notch! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure my our drinks were always full. If you’re looking for a great place to unwind with excellent service, this is the spot. Highly recommend!”
Cafe • $
“Ate here on my way to Minneapolis. Perfect for a quick bite to eat. Service was quick and good was delicious and hot. Will definitely come back when I'm in town again.”
Mexican • $
“my husband and I liked our food and then some sweets. it's a combo Mexican restaurant/candy store/ice cream parlor. You gotta go at least once.”
Laotian • $
“I’m glad you guys are back my family and will be back chicken fried rice and eggs roll phenomenal Loas fried rice is in its own lane”
Thai • $
“I am not one to write reviews but I was very impressed with the service I received while visiting here! I am disabled and require the use of a service animal and the server and staff were amazing and even brought him out a bowl of fresh cold water with our waters! Our server, Ronald, was amazing and so respectful and accommodating:) The food was so good I wish I had been here sooner! I definitely plan on being back to try more of the menu especially now that I know how accepting and welcoming all of the staff are!! The atmosphere inside is very cozy and yet still casual and open for guests. We enjoyed our meal on the patio and it was very nice little patio with all kinds of little decorations and lights. 10/10 experience”
Pizza • $
“In town for work rn, stopped in to do some laundry and ordered some food and a few beers. Friendly home town vibe with cheap brews can’t be beat.”
Coffee Shops • $
“Our thanks to Katie’s Cup for providing a coffee bar at Patriots Gateway Center for a Civil Rights Conference hosted by Zion Lutheran Church. Stevie, the manager at Katie’s Cup, was easy to work with as we planed our event. Thank you for providing delicious hot brewed coffee for us!”
American • $$
“Great food, and great service, the outdoor patio is excellent this time of year!”
Peruvian • $$
“The drinks and food were amazing!!! Everything we had was top notch. Excellent service and delicious dishes. We can’t wait to go back again.”
Italian • $$$
“We recently hosted our son’s wedding at Franchesco’s…I cannot say enough about the service Kim and her staff provided! I 💯 recommend Francesco’s for your your wedding venue! No need to look anywhere else!”
Steak House • $$
“I really enjoy coming here for my filet Mignon well cook snd seasoned. The service is with Alejandro was amazing he was polite, fast friendly and very helpful. Will come again and ask for him to wait on us.”
Italian • $$
“My order was late being delivered and we figured out it was likely delivered to the wrong address. The staff was helpful, quickly remade the order, and delivered it without a problem. The delivery driver was very polite and even ensured our address was corrected in the system. I appreciate their great customer service and the food was amazing as always.”
American • $$
“Just had drinks and loved watching bartender Ed make some fun drinks. Ed was really informative and fun to talk with. Thought pricing on drinks was great. Had a very nice quality rum that was just $10. Loved the atmosphere and the light scent of smoke in the air.”
Mexican • $$
“Our food was delicious and the service was excellent- will be going back!”
Food Trucks • $$
“First time here and I'd give it an 8/10! A lot of food for the price. Delicious sauces and juicy burgers. The items that are beer battered are very rich in flavor and I could only have a few bites. Favorite items would be fries and the Sizz burger.”
Mexican • $$
“tienen los trabajadores muy atentos con los cliente”
Brewery • $$
“thank you for being so accommodating to our large group that just dropped in on you out of nowhere! I know we were loud and overwhelming, but the bartender handled us with speed and care. would recommend this place!”
Japanese • $$
“They have a large menu of of maki and sushi! It was so hard to choose! The fish was fresh and the combinations in the rolls were amazing. My daughter also got the ramen (shoyu I think) and it was excellent. The broth was so rich! We all loved it!”
Pizza • $$
“The service was amazing! They made my boy feel so special and kept the entertainment going well throughout and the kids still he plenty of time to play! Best way to spend a birthday for kids! They had so much fun!!!”
Pizza • $$
“Amaxing food. Great service. Great prices. Had dinner in the outdoor igloo. Beautiful atmosphere. Filet mignon was the best we ever had. Everything insane. The chef is amazing! Appetizers: Lobster Bisque. Buffalo Shrimp. Mozzarella Burrata. All amazing but the Burrata...OH MY ....DONT PASS IT UP!!!”
Fondue • $$$
“First timer here to this establishment: We went to Lucerne's to celebrate a birthday and what a good time. My friends had experienced this establishment before and invited me to join them. What a treat! Lucerne's in not just a meal, it's an EXPERIENCE! Mark was our host and he is an expert in his craft. I loved the ambience, the old Victorian home atmosphere, the paranormal chat, the food...EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! I can't wait to go back. PS: My glass of wine was FREAKIN' HUGE!”
Seafood • $$
“Las micheladas estan muy buenas y el servicio de alma exelente 👌”
Food Trucks • $$
“Came by closing night of RCM. The greek salad was so fresh and very good! Would return for this with the pita :) But the rice seems to have never encountered a seasoning and my chicken skewer was rather dry so I would probably avoid ordering these items in the future.”
Seafood • $$
“Super good food, the beef fajitas and shrimp are my favorite.Dinner for me and husband every week .”
American • $$
“Food was delish! Everyone of us had a great meal! Service a little slow, but we didn’t mind. Gave us time to chat longer!”
Soul Food • $$
“I can always depend on stopping by Chuc-a-Luc's for his delicious collard greens, butter beans, and candy yams. Every bite is simply good. I love that there is a place in the Community that serves devious Soul Food...”
Bar & Grill • $$$
“It was very beautiful and the night view was amazing”
Irish Pub • $$
“We were in the area 5 hours from home for a professional bowling tournament.
We visited prior to regular dinner time on a wed afternoon.
Our server was very friendly and we were taken care of promptly.
The food was good! And very reasonably priced .
The noise level was very low and we could carry on decent conversation”
Sushi • $$
“we had a date Night it was wonderful so decided to book our daughter's birthday dinner there, staff was amazing cook was amazing just everything was wonderful this was an amazing experience and perfect for Rockford too we didn't have to go far”
Soul Food • $$
“First Let’s speak on how beautiful this place is !!! I actually felt as if I was in a restaurant you’ll visit while on vacation the vibe it gives is 5 stars alone now the food is a 11-out of 10 my favorite is the soul rolls that freshness along with all your favorite soul foods wrapped inside a crunchy egg roll is chefs kiss I’ve tried o many things off the menu and I have no complaints she gives you a big portion for your moneys worth I always have enough to take home for later lol the catfish I can go on and on LOL so get there you truly missing out if you haven’t been yet I highly recommend!!!!!”
Chicken • $$
“Great Happy Environment Great Food Fast Fresh Service”
Sushi • $$
“THE BEST fried rice in Rockford. Hearty meat, perfectly seasoned. Nice staff, attentive and polite. Good environment for the family to gave a night of laughs and fun. We will return as soon as we can.”
Italian • $$
“We recently hosted our son’s wedding at Franchesco’s…I cannot say enough about the service Kim and her staff provided! I 💯 recommend Francesco’s for your your wedding venue! No need to look anywhere else!”
Juice • $$$
“My family loves the products. One of my daughter's favorites is Cynthia's Cider. It's delicious both hot or cold. Great products from great people. Love supporting a local business!!”
Cafe • $$
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review for Sam’s Club “I always have a great experience at Sam’s Club—both in the store and at the gas station. The staff are consistently friendly, and the service is excellent. Today, however, I noticed that several gas pumps were not working, which made fueling up a bit more challenging. Even so, I appreciate the overall value and service Sam’s Club provides.””
American • $$
“We ordered the Thanksgiving dinner to pick up and it was top notch!!! We will do it again. Thank you for taking the stress out of this day.”
Japanese • $$
“As someone who has worked in a lot of restaurants/bars in the area i can say this place is VERY clean VERY fresh. The food is kept fresh the kitchen is spotless 24/7 they clean the floors like they're going to eat off of them. A lot of restaurant kitchens in the area are nasty and i wouldn't eat from the places i worked at. I have 0 obligation to say so as an ex employee. it may be more expensive than the other places in the area and the service may not be the greatest but the QUALITY of food the fresh, hygienic, ingredients coming from a clean and organized kitchen is something you can't beat.”
American • $$
“I didn't eat there, but I loved the atmosphere, and the people were super nice. The place was very clean. I would definitely go again. The alcohol was a little overpriced, though. That was my only complaint”
Barbecue • $$
“Rockford's best BBQ !! The decor is a take you back to the day. The sauces are so good I would recommend Wilbur's Revenge which is the hottest. Audra was our server and was great. We met some management that checked on us. We had a great time tonight.”
Bar & Grill • $$
“highly recommend was my first time dining in and service came fast and got my order got my food nice and hot and at excellent time was cooked wonderful and so delicious and for good price 10 boneless wings for $11.99 I rate it 5 star experience and my waitress was so nice and helpful”
Pizza • $$
“I had a pizza delivered tonight and it was AMAZING. it was hot an bubbly the crust was light and fluffy & the taste was what i was craving.The drivers are always friendly. Best neighborhood pizza hands down. whatever you did tonight....keep doing that”
Seafood • $$
“Great food friendly atmosphere big servings . Great waitress”
Pizza • $$
“I just moved in the area heard it was very good 😊 they are amazing thank you!! this is now my go to can't wait to try their other food thank you!!”
Pizza • $$
“It was a wonderful pizza date, The pizza came out looking fantastic. The staff was incredibly nice, And very accommodating on keeping me posted when my order was coming. Also have some really good deals! Let to be on a budget and have some good food!”
Pizza • $$
“I've been driving past this place since they opened, but only recently had a chance to eat there when a friend and I stopped in to try it. My friend had pizza and I had an Italian beef sandwich. Our server were very friendly. The Italian beef was delicious, and I had enough left over to take with me. My friend was equally pleased with the pizza. Yesterday, I decided I didn't feel the cooking after I got off work, so I pulled up the online menu and put an order in. The online process was easy to navigate, and my order was ready by the time I arrived to pick it up at the convenient drive thru. The gal who waited on me was super friendly. I ordered the "baby" pizza - 6 slices, and the toppings were very generous; cheesy garlic bread with a side of sauce (which was in a closed container and wŕapped in cellophane just to be safe against spilling) and a canoli. Everything was excellent. I will definitely be ordering again when I am too lazy to cook!”
Latest Reviews
American • $
“The food is good considering it's not considered fine dining and the price is right. I always enjoy looking around at the merchandise they have.”
Barbecue • $$
“Rockford's best BBQ !! The decor is a take you back to the day. The sauces are so good I would recommend Wilbur's Revenge which is the hottest. Audra was our server and was great. We met some management that checked on us. We had a great time tonight.”
Pizza • $$
“The server was friendly and the place is clean and their cheese pizza was cooked perfectly. One of the owners asked how Our meal was. We're retired so loved the music that was playing. Can't wait to go back. THANKS!!!”
Pizza • $
“I ate there tonight my first time unbelievably awesome food. I ate the Italian beef on garlic bread and a cannoli. We also had the onion cilantro, steak tacos. Everything was perfect and very tasty. Will definitely go back. There are menu. Options are huge.”
Bar & Grill • $
“I stopped by Whiskey Roadhouse after reading reviews that they had a good breakfast buffet. They do. It's Sunday 10-2p and it's very good food for a very reasonable price. The staff work very hard cooking and stocking the buffet with quality food but it's hard to keep up at times when a large group of hungry folk descend on the buffet at the same time, so be patient. Food will be out shortly and it's worth the wait. Very friendly place. If there is something that you need, just ask and they'll get it for you.”
Bar & Grill • $
“First time I have been there and I have no complaints. TNT just happened to be close to my work. A friend and I wanted to grab a burger. So we gave it a try. Had the Rodeo Burger. Way bigger than I expected and very good. Nice Job TNT. We sat at the bar and the staff and patrons were really welcoming. That was really nice as we had never been there. We will put this place in the lunch ration. I recommend this place.”
Bakery • $
“When you walk in here you feel at home, the food smells, looks and taste amazing!”
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt • $
“Still one of the best ice coming out of rockford”
Soul Food • $$
“I can always depend on stopping by Chuc-a-Luc's for his delicious collard greens, butter beans, and candy yams. Every bite is simply good. I love that there is a place in the Community that serves devious Soul Food...”
Brewpubs • $$
“I came there with a large group (about 40 people) and this place was wonderful. Our server, Riley, was amazing!”
Jamaican • $
“Delicious! The, "Hot J**** isn't crazy hot. It has a nice heat with massive flavor. The Taste of Jamaica is a decent size portion with chicken and sweet, fried plantain over rice with pigeon peas. The only , "negative" would be that the spring roll is mostly rice. It would be better with more chicken. But the flavors are always spot-on. The sauces are fruity, vinegary, herby, and spiced all at the same time. The mild had very little heat while the hot is a middle spice. Grab a jar of the j*** sauce to take home!”
Steak House • $$$
“Wow one of the BEST Italian & steak restaurant establishments. I'd give 5 stars on everything but only say service a 4 bc we were there, taking our daughter & her fiancé, out for their 30th bdays, along with her sis & newlywed hubby. Although it wasn't acknowledged, though I mentioned at reservations & directly to server, of our celebration dinner? Atmosphere same reason, only since our preference, of the music playing was ok. Otherwise that aside for sure, we will be coming back absolutely. Food & staff were excellent besides!”
Indian • $$
“Have visited twice now and both times were fabulous. First visit, my husband and I were out chasing the full moon to get some good pictures and spotted this place on our mad dash. We circled back and stopped in to check it out. Immediately loved the atmosphere ~ relaxed and very inviting. We weren't even hungry and thought we'd just take a gander at the menu and maybe get a take out appetizer but it smelled so tantalizing we opted to seat and have a full dinner. It did not disappoint. So good in fact, when my friend's birthday rolled around I said I wanted to take her out to this great place I recently discovered. With a backdrop of enjoyable music and lovely decor as well as great service and delicious food, Vanakkam India is a real winner. Will definitely return.”
Most Popular Restaurants
American • $
“Great awesome environment, waitstaff was incredibly super friendly and nice!!!”
American • $
“The food is good considering it's not considered fine dining and the price is right. I always enjoy looking around at the merchandise they have.”
Fast Food • $
“If you like great food and fun dining experience, go to Portillo’s. You will love it. Remember no ketchup on the hot dogs!”
Barbeque • $
“The staff is amazing and the food is too, definitely happy I landed here for lunch. If you’re in Rockford, stop here and be treated to an excellent dining experience”
Ramen • $
“I can't say enough positive things about this place! The food, teas, atmosphere, and service are all incredible. I always feel welcome and appreciated, and they are one of the few establishments in town open on Christmas. Wonderful people doing amazing things in Rockford!”
Mediterranean • $
“My boyfriend and I were planning a road trip and searched for restaurants along our route. The photos for this restaurant on Google drew our eye so we decided to check it out. We were not disappointed. The food was delicious and just as beautiful as in the photos. We'll definitely be back again!”
Italian • $
“Dining at the Olive Garden in Rockford IL was a great experience. They even brought a special treat for the table because one of the couples was celebrating a big anniversary. All of the staff there was friendly and helpful.”
Coffee Shops • $
“We drove 4 hours from Southern Illinois to try this place, and it was amazing. The drinks and ice cream were delicious. The place is really clean and nicely decorated, and the workers were very friendly. I really wish you would bring a location down here to the Fairview Heights area.”
Hamburger • $
“Since they swapped out hydrogenated oils with tallow, this is now my go-to for fast food. Great job and I hope this is the just beginning of an industry wide change!”
American • $
“The burgers were delicious! The service was excellent and thank you, we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch experience!”
New Restaurants
American • $$
“Jim at Market Place was fantastic! I couldn't have asked for a better experience. He was helpful, polite, and super kind. Thank you sir!”
Chicken Shop • $
“Awesome chicken, awesome service! They even opened up the rooftop for us last night, great hospitality!!”
Mexican • $
“Great food (recommend the enchilada fajita with grilled chicken!), tasty margaritas, quick service, and the owner is very kind and welcoming. Love the downtown location too!”
Bakery • $$$
“Los dueños son muy amables y los pasteles salen cada ves tan deliciosos y hermosos. Nunca fallan y siempre son puntuales. Siempre serán mi punto de contacto para pasteles!”
Coffee Shops • $
“We always stop and get burritos and coffee when we are headed out of town and will always be our first stop. I love the burritos. Just wish we had one closer to us.”
Coffee Shops • $
“The sandwich spot is a great place for delicious soups and sandwiches. I eat there 1-2 times per week and have tried most things on the menu- including their all day breakfast sandwich!”
Bar • $
“Love this bar. Always come here when I'm staying at the embassy downtown Rockford. Affordable drinks and great atmosphere. Husband and wife operation, and they make excellent drinks”
“The food-not your usual bar food. It’s wonderful. We have been here many times and never disappointed. Great portions also.
Service-awesome. Constant hustling and taking care of customers.
Drinks-great variety and the Toffee Coffee Espresso Martini is yummy.😋”
Coffee Shops • $
“I really appreciate the attention to detail and positive attitude here. It’s one of those locations that keeps you coming back because you know you’ll get good service and a great drink every time. Highly recommend this Starbucks :)”
Soul Food • $$
“First Let’s speak on how beautiful this place is !!! I actually felt as if I was in a restaurant you’ll visit while on vacation the vibe it gives is 5 stars alone now the food is a 11-out of 10 my favorite is the soul rolls that freshness along with all your favorite soul foods wrapped inside a crunchy egg roll is chefs kiss I’ve tried o many things off the menu and I have no complaints she gives you a big portion for your moneys worth I always have enough to take home for later lol the catfish I can go on and on LOL so get there you truly missing out if you haven’t been yet I highly recommend!!!!!”
Chicken • $$
“Great Happy Environment Great Food Fast Fresh Service”
Mexican • $
“El ranchito has made a great come back to the Rockford area. Food is incredible!!!”
Coffee Shops • $
“Ordered 2 jalapeño chicken sandwich wraps and a mango dragon fruit refresher. Service was fast,friendly and delicious. To the team working today at 12:30 keep up the good work. Thank you for great service.
Tom.”
“I needed several boxes to deliver to clinical sites. The online ordering was a little cumbersome. I called to make sure the order went through, answered right away and they put my order in. When I arrived they had it ready to go. Everyone loved the cookies. They are on my rotation of treats to bring to clinical when I do my observations.”