Restaurants near Rockford

“Never disappoints and worth the drive. Drinks, atmosphere, service and food are stellar. The owners go out of their way to be sure you have the best experience. Thanks for another great afternoon guys!!”

“This place is absolutely amazing! Between the food and the staff you couldnt ask for anything better. The Philly cheesesteak and waffle fries are to die for. I would recommend this place to everyone..”

“The resturant is run by 2 brothers and the other brother is the chef in helping running thier resturant together. The food prices are very reasonable and the food is hot and very good food. And the service is great everyone eats there. And they are very friendly brothers. As taking care of thier customers. They have enough places to eat inside. But they also will let people take food out. And you also can make reservations if you want to have a party like having a birthday. OR a special 0cassion. There are places to park outside in town. And there's no charge for parking. We love thier food. And very nice brothers who own the resturant. And they have pleasant like music on. When your eating there. But you can talk with others. Because they dont play thier music loud. Its a very nice place and quite.”

“Steve Ortloff and his staff catered a meal recently for 50+ guests for my mother-in-law's 100th birthday party. They were accommodating, professional and personable. The food was plentiful, presented nicely and was very, very good, especially the broasted chicken. We heard many wonderful compliments throughout the party. We also liked that the staff came in the night before and set up all the tables with tablecloths, white plates and silverware. We were impressed. You can't go wrong with choosing GreenRock for catering.”

“Great place, nice owner, good food and overall a good time”

“Fun small town bar feeling with some amazing updates. Lots of music and fun events. Even on nights without, they have pool table, darts, and foosball. Beautiful new outdoor patio!”

“LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!! Go to Rockford stop 🌞”

“For the owner / manager.. the girl working Tuesday evening at -7:45pm was stellar. It was busy and multiple orders but she was hustling! Bread was great and the Sammy was perfect. Kudos!”

“My wife and I drive 2hrs to eat here and it was soo worth it!!! Brisket burnt ends over onion rings was delicious!! Ribs were the Best I have ever had!!! I even broke down and had Mac n cheese! It was my BD! 😃 we can not wait to come back! 2 hr drive one way totally worth it. Also.. beer was very cold and service was 5 stars like the meal!!”

“Wonderful little room with fireplace to celebrate my son’s birthday! Food and drinks, and beer was great! We had a burger, chicken sandwich, pizza, and garlic bread from the appetizer menu. At the end, our waitress brought us a brownie and ice cream dessert for my son’s birthday! OMG!! Everything was delicious and it was a great experience! We will be back…., worth the 1/2 hour drive!”

“Best date I’ve ever had!!!!! If wasn’t for my date, the experience would’nt have been so good.”

“I love the ice cream there. except the vending machine at the St. Michael location. we have gone 5 times this passed year and 3/5 times it has eaten my money and not dispensed the ice cream. we put in the exact amount ($6.50) and it wouldn't dispense ANY ice cream. we went tonight, wouldn't grab any ice cream and would not give us back our $1.50. I wouldn't care if this was fixed but it's been an ongoing issue.”

“What’s the Scoop ♥️ Can’t wait to try your Holiday Sampler Pack! Great idea! 💡🥰 🍨 🎄”

“I grew up going to BJs have loved so many dishes, sandwiches are always a home run. Even “job shadowed” when I was in highschool for a class. Stopped in today, grabbed the BJs lunch box special and it was amazing. So many fast food places offer “lunch combos” and this box was great for the price! I hope to see it comeback!!”

“First timers to Gather, and we’ll definitely be back when we’re in town! We had Biscuits and Gravy and eggs, a rhubarb turnover, and a chocolate chip cookie. The biscuits and gravy with two eggs was incredible. We highly recommend! The deserts were off the charts- how do they get their turnovers so flaky??? Gather was a great find!”

“A hidden gem! Excellent, authentic food and drinks. Fast, friendly service. Seemingly always busy yet never much a wait.”

“Does anyone know what happened to El Huichol Mexican restaurant in Buffalo, MN? The last two times I tried to order their phone is disconnected. I fear it has closed permanently💔. I absolutely love their food!! Particularly their grande chicken burrito! If anyone knows whether they will be reopening let me know!!”

“Very friendly staff and great food,I definitely recommend this place.”

“Great Irish/American comfort food on the menu. Irish Rolls were great, Shepherd Pie, and Meatloaf all done so well. Met Chef James at Twins game and made a special short 20 minute trip out from our downtown hotel. Food was worth the trip, staff was absolutely great and friendly. We brought our pup with us, plenty of outdoor sidewalk and patio seating, and a water dish provided. Will be back again.”

“Had a yummy chicken sandwich and it was the best I’ve ever had!! Delicious! Shared a homemade pumpkin bar that was amazing!! Also the best I’ve ever had!! Our Service was outstanding!! Very friendly staff! We will be back!!! Thank you!”

“Isaac and Pete helped throw my sons graduation and my husbands 70th birthday party. The price is reasonable and Isaac Garces and Pete the manager really pulled this together to make this a great, fun niight for all ages. I have also held my 50th back to the 80s birthday party and Isaac and his team were absolutely amazing.”

“Food was amazing! Service was great. We will definitely go back!”

“The food was fabulous! A young lady, maybe 16 with long brown hair, was very nice.”

“Breakfast was fantastic! Meatlovers Omlette with hasbrowns. The omlette was LOADED! First time here and will be back again for sure! Service was FANTASTIC! My wife was very happy with the service and the food as well. Thank you! Not sure how you spell it, but Uhn was awesome and really fast at her job!”

“Very very delicious. Service was great. Atmosphere was clean, but seemed a bit sparse. Needs a little more work to give it more character. Still highly recommended. I will go back again for sure.”

“Good burgers and fries. Friendly and efficient waitress. 👍”

“First time in Buffalo at this tasty mom & pop pizza. Delicious cauliflower and gluten free crust-the freshest ingredients, excellent service! The food was amazing! Five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We will definitely stop here again.”

“Such an amazing atmosphere! Love everything about this place. 😍❤️”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If joy had a flavor, you’d find it at Hen & Hog. We stumbled upon this place one lazy Sunday — one of those accidental discoveries that end up rewriting your weekend rituals. Now we make the drive from Big Lake every couple weeks, because honestly, brunch anywhere else feels like a compromise. The first thing that hooked us was the Flaming Hen Sandwich. It’s not just a dish — it’s a declaration. Crispy-edged perfection with that sweet-heat swagger that wakes up every corner of your mouth. Then came the Pork Belly Bites, glazed and glistening like they’d been kissed by angels with cast-iron skillets. And those Minnesota Wontons? A love letter to comfort food — golden, tender, a little nostalgic, a little bold, like home and adventure decided to share a plate. The space hums with warmth — rustic wood, soft light, laughter that doesn’t echo, it settles. The staff greets you like they’ve been saving your table all week. You can tell the bartenders know their craft; they pour not just drinks but little conversations that make you feel seen. Every visit feels like a reminder that good food isn’t just cooked — it’s cared for. And these folks care deeply. So here’s to the people who turn ordinary brunch into a reason to get in the car and drive miles just to feel this alive again. Let me add this. I'm a Chef by trade. I'm picky. I'm nice but my expectations are high. They have EXCEEDED expectations EVERY time. Hen & Hog, you’ve officially become our weekend pilgrimage. We’ll keep coming back — for the food, for the people, for that feeling that we’ve found something rare and real. — Bethany Nelson Lieser”