Such a great vibe. The local artist paintings throughout the restaurant are amazing. You can even purchase if you like.
Emily Westfall
Great vibes & atmosphere. Especially enjoyed the cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adrianna Orlandi
As a Rockford local who makes a conscious effort to support businesses in my hometown, I was looking forward to trying this fine dining restaurant. While the evening had some highlights, I left feeling that the food did not match the standard set by the atmosphere, cocktails, and price point.
We arrived around 5:45 p.m. and were seated promptly. The menu was refined yet approachable. To begin, we ordered espresso martinis, which were excellent—well balanced, flavorful, and one of the standout parts of the evening.
For our appetizer, we selected the pork and foie terrine ($22). The portion size was exceptionally small, even by fine dining standards. While the flavor was pleasant, the serving was so minimal that it felt disproportionate to the price, leaving us concerned about what to expect with the entrées.
My guest ordered the tortellini, while I chose the beef Wellington—a dish I have always wanted to try and was excited to see offered, despite the $56 price tag. The wait between courses was lengthy, and at this level of dining, some sort of bread service or small bite would have been appreciated during the delay.
When the tortellini arrived, the plate contained three modestly sized pieces in tomatillo sauce. Unfortunately, one was undercooked, and the sauce leaned heavily toward lime, which overwhelmed the overall flavor.
The beef Wellington presented well at first glance, with the pastry golden and crisp. The filet inside was medium rare, but no more than 6 oz at most, and the spinach layer between the meat and pastry detracted from the dish for me. More problematic was the dull knife provided—it made cutting through the Wellington frustrating and took away from the enjoyment of the dish. The filet itself lacked seasoning, and the accompaniments (four small carrots and a unique mashed potato–style preparation) felt underwhelming for the price and presentation.
Dessert, a $12 cheesecake, and additional martinis brought the total to $190 for two people (one appetizer, two entrées, three martinis, and one dessert). For that investment, I expected more in terms of execution, seasoning, and portion balance.
On the positive side, the cocktails were superb, the bar area is visually impressive, and the overall atmosphere is stylish and well-suited for business dinners or first dates. Service throughout the meal was polite, though not as attentive as one might expect at this price point.
One final note about our departure: as we left, we said a kind “thank you” and “goodnight” to both the hostess and the manager, who were standing together near the entrance. The hostess immediately responded warmly and professionally, but the manager chose not to acknowledge us at all, despite clearly hearing us. For a restaurant at this level, that moment stood out in the wrong way. A manager should set the tone for hospitality, and even the simplest acknowledgment—a smile or a goodbye—goes a long way in making guests feel valued. Instead, it ended the night on a discouraging note after what was already a mixed dining experience.
In summary, while this restaurant excels in cocktails and ambiance, the food fell short of expectations given the pricing and reputation. And unfortunately, the lack of warmth from management when leaving reinforced the sense that this establishment prioritizes image over genuine hospitality. I would return for drinks and the bar experience, but not for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
Danielle Sheridan
5 stars! The bartenders make it a habit to learn your name. They are always very welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lawrence Ramberg
Had our anniversary dinner there. Service was outstanding. The beef wellington was excellent. Very clean, including the bathroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mariah Larson
Great food, service and ambiance. Will be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ellen chamberlin
Excellent food. Spectacular service and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Wandrey
Our waitress was a doll, food was impressive visually and insanely delicious! The atmosphere was beautiful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Butler
This has such a relaxing atmosphere and a great place to try something new
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
dylan wolf
Salt has beautiful atmosphere, great staff and even better food. The dishes we tried were top quality. Would love to go again when I'm in the area again.
The food was good but for the money the large plate portions were very small. I left hungry and I an not a big man. There was also a 3% employee health care fee which really upset us. We will not be going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Matthew
Such a cozy and charming place.
Sarah
Dishes were good but not to the point of being able to pull off serving a miniscule portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Barbara Vines
25 minutes to get our drinks (beer and hard cider) and get our order taken. This was with a 4:30 reservation, when they were NOT busy. $48 for a 3 oz serving of red snapper with 1 oz of succatash, no salad, no bread, no other sides whatsoever. The food was delicious, but the portion was downright insulting. For flavor, I'd give it a 4 a 5. Value for money, less than one star. My husband had a dry hockey puck of a hamburger for $20. I felt hungrier than I had entered. What a joke!
Never again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Chef Diglett
Been here several times now, for special occasions, random date nights and time with friends, and can confidently say this is a very special and wonderful place! The service is always top-notch. The food has been prepared pretty perfectly every single time. I've had everything from full meals to the tasting menu and special event menus and it's always been incredibly well done. I love the adventurous nature of the menu items because there are some flavor combinations that have blown my mind! I really love coming here, it's nice to have an upscale place in Rockford that has standards and sticks to them over time.
Such a great vibe. The local artist paintings throughout the restaurant are amazing. You can even purchase if you like.
Great vibes & atmosphere. Especially enjoyed the cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As a Rockford local who makes a conscious effort to support businesses in my hometown, I was looking forward to trying this fine dining restaurant. While the evening had some highlights, I left feeling that the food did not match the standard set by the atmosphere, cocktails, and price point.
We arrived around 5:45 p.m. and were seated promptly. The menu was refined yet approachable. To begin, we ordered espresso martinis, which were excellent—well balanced, flavorful, and one of the standout parts of the evening.
For our appetizer, we selected the pork and foie terrine ($22). The portion size was exceptionally small, even by fine dining standards. While the flavor was pleasant, the serving was so minimal that it felt disproportionate to the price, leaving us concerned about what to expect with the entrées.
My guest ordered the tortellini, while I chose the beef Wellington—a dish I have always wanted to try and was excited to see offered, despite the $56 price tag. The wait between courses was lengthy, and at this level of dining, some sort of bread service or small bite would have been appreciated during the delay.
When the tortellini arrived, the plate contained three modestly sized pieces in tomatillo sauce. Unfortunately, one was undercooked, and the sauce leaned heavily toward lime, which overwhelmed the overall flavor.
The beef Wellington presented well at first glance, with the pastry golden and crisp. The filet inside was medium rare, but no more than 6 oz at most, and the spinach layer between the meat and pastry detracted from the dish for me. More problematic was the dull knife provided—it made cutting through the Wellington frustrating and took away from the enjoyment of the dish. The filet itself lacked seasoning, and the accompaniments (four small carrots and a unique mashed potato–style preparation) felt underwhelming for the price and presentation.
Dessert, a $12 cheesecake, and additional martinis brought the total to $190 for two people (one appetizer, two entrées, three martinis, and one dessert). For that investment, I expected more in terms of execution, seasoning, and portion balance.
On the positive side, the cocktails were superb, the bar area is visually impressive, and the overall atmosphere is stylish and well-suited for business dinners or first dates. Service throughout the meal was polite, though not as attentive as one might expect at this price point.
One final note about our departure: as we left, we said a kind “thank you” and “goodnight” to both the hostess and the manager, who were standing together near the entrance. The hostess immediately responded warmly and professionally, but the manager chose not to acknowledge us at all, despite clearly hearing us. For a restaurant at this level, that moment stood out in the wrong way. A manager should set the tone for hospitality, and even the simplest acknowledgment—a smile or a goodbye—goes a long way in making guests feel valued. Instead, it ended the night on a discouraging note after what was already a mixed dining experience.
In summary, while this restaurant excels in cocktails and ambiance, the food fell short of expectations given the pricing and reputation. And unfortunately, the lack of warmth from management when leaving reinforced the sense that this establishment prioritizes image over genuine hospitality. I would return for drinks and the bar experience, but not for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
5 stars! The bartenders make it a habit to learn your name. They are always very welcoming!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had our anniversary dinner there. Service was outstanding. The beef wellington was excellent. Very clean, including the bathroom.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, service and ambiance. Will be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food. Spectacular service and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our waitress was a doll, food was impressive visually and insanely delicious!
The atmosphere was beautiful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This has such a relaxing atmosphere and a great place to try something new
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Salt has beautiful atmosphere, great staff and even better food. The dishes we tried were top quality. Would love to go again when I'm in the area again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was good but for the money the large plate portions were very small. I left hungry and I an not a big man. There was also a 3% employee health care fee which really upset us. We will not be going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Such a cozy and charming place.
Dishes were good but not to the point of being able to pull off serving a miniscule portion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
25 minutes to get our drinks (beer and hard cider) and get our order taken. This was with a 4:30 reservation, when they were NOT busy. $48 for a 3 oz serving of red snapper with 1 oz of succatash, no salad, no bread, no other sides whatsoever. The food was delicious, but the portion was downright insulting. For flavor, I'd give it a 4 a 5. Value for money, less than one star. My husband had a dry hockey puck of a hamburger for $20. I felt hungrier than I had entered. What a joke!
Never again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Been here several times now, for special occasions, random date nights and time with friends, and can confidently say this is a very special and wonderful place! The service is always top-notch. The food has been prepared pretty perfectly every single time. I've had everything from full meals to the tasting menu and special event menus and it's always been incredibly well done. I love the adventurous nature of the menu items because there are some flavor combinations that have blown my mind! I really love coming here, it's nice to have an upscale place in Rockford that has standards and sticks to them over time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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