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    8th Ward Pub

    4.7 (34 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Beehive Cocktail, Mezcal with coconut water and fresh honey
    Anthony G.

    Where do you go in Rockford, IL for lunch? Dinner? A drink? To kick up your feet? The 8th Ward pub. This was my second trip to Rockford for business, and coming from Philadelphia, always try to find the best an area has to offer. Between the two trips, I found myself seated in the 8th ward pub at least half a dozen times. Today I had an Italian French dip sandwich (pictured but I couldn't help but take a bite first, spoiler it was amazing). The bar tender Alison was amazing and she was there two days in a row that I had lunch with them. The bar is seated to open air and there is a Touch tunes jukebox available for music. They even were able to get the Philadelphia Eagles game on their TV for me! I cannot say enough good things about this pub! If I find myself in Rockford again, I will surely be taking up a seat at the bar.

    Mimosa Flight!
    Ashley A.

    My first experience here was perfection. When I saw their facebook post of the Oh my Mimosa, it Definitely sparked my interest! Once I arrived I actually opted for the mimosa flight instead and my fiance had TWO of the Oh my mimosa which were probably the largest mimosa you will ever have. This bar was unlike others and they do not serve any fried bar food which was actually something I would prefer! Food was fresh, we tried the pretzels with beer cheese=amazing. Italian beef flatbread=amazing. The club= fresh and yummy! The vibe of this place is fun and I love the map on the wall of the 8th ward which is the neighborhood I grew up in. Great food, service and atmosphere. I will be back!

    S'Mores Martini
    James F.

    Cool bar with outdoor and indoor seating areas, an extensive drink menu, and decent vibes. The service was slower than I'd expect for two (perhaps three?) bartenders being behind/around the bar. We sat with an empty drink for over 5 minutes while they all talked before just making a decision to go to the next bar. I had gotten a s'mores martini, and although it was good, it didn't stand out from the competition in any way. A touch like a marshmallow on a stick or something would've been cool to see. This is of course just my subjective opinion! I do think that the bar deserves a visit.

    I wish I had these again.
    Kiley G.

    Went here on a whim- saw it on yelp and needed lunch. We had my 8year old with us and I was nervous since it's a pub that it wouldn't be ok but it was a nice atmosphere. She had a flatbread with pepperoni and devoured it. Our other two family members had some sort of Cuban sandwich and they said it was great as well. I had the lettuce wraps and they were FREAKING DELICIOUS. seriously, the best thing I ate my whole trip were these tasty little things so get those for sure. :) staff was great too.

    Lettuce wrap
    Torwah N.

    Great place for cocktails and food. The vibe Was excellent and waitress was attentive. I would definitely come back from the city when I am in Rockford again.

    Mimosa flight & beer flight
    Brittany N.

    Cute spot for meeting up with girlfriends. Tried the mimosa flight, and it was pretty sweet. The bartender was sweet and substituted all the drinks without pineapple (allergic). The beer flight was tasty. We had the chicken lettuce wraps and they were pretty good!

    Berry Salad
    Kim L.

    The Berry Salad is amazing!!! The salad is full of ingredients to create the best flavor. A mix of greens, dried cranberries,tons of fresh fruit, chicken, seeds, broccoli, walnuts, and so much more. The salad was accompanied with some crunchy bread. The drinks looked delicious, but sadly it was my lunch break from work.

    Great cocktails, great service. But please dim the lights in the evenings. Place is lit like you're drinking in a Walmart.

    Eagle park brewing grandmaster
    Patrick D.

    What an amazing little spot!!!! This might be my favorite little place to eat. And even on a Saturday night it's not packed. The craft beer selection is slaying it here and the Cuban was fantastic. Highly highly highly suggest this for anyone in the area

    Discriminatory music selection

    I've been coming regularly since I moved back to Rockford, but recently discovered this might not be a welcoming establishment for all. I'm disappointed and confused as to why your jukebox has filtered all Spanish music from playing. At first I thought it might be music with profanity, but then I tried searching for a variety of Spanish artists, and all were prohibited from playing. This makes me wonder what demographics you are hoping to attract, and which you are hoping to discourage from visiting.

    The drinks are exceptional and the staff is even better! Emily is my favorite bartender but honestly you can't go wrong no matter who you get. And the s'mores flatbread.... a must try!

    Lettuce wraps, Baked Bavarian Pretzel Sticks and Beer Cheese Dip, 8th Club, Chips and Dip Board, and BBQ Chicken flatbread

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    We stumbled on to this gem! Great food, cool ambiance, and friendly bartender and staff.

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    Loved the food, atmosphere, and cocktails. The staff is super friendly. It is a smaller place. however I do strongly recommend them!

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    Served by jordan. Bartender/waitress. Great job. Nice atmosphere good food and drinks for a light lunch. Will be back for sure.

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    Tavern On Clark

    (354 reviews)

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    I was there with my family. We had an amazing NY steak last week. Cooked in perfection. Also the…read moreservice was amazing, we loved it. The dine in room was welcoming and cozy. Great Christmas decorations. Highly recommended!

    This place is definitely upscale with lots of delicious choices to fit anyone's palette: from…read moreseafood, to steaks, to pasta, to burgers, you can find just about anything here. I have been here many times with our family and I can honestly say I've never had a thing I didn't like. The most recent time we came, I had the vegan zoodle dish and it was great! Most places don't have something to fit my super limited dietary needs, but TOC did and it was very tasty. The managing of the restaurant has been the negative part in our experience. For example, we came this past Easter with our extended family (our yearly tradition we usually look forward to), we've had a reservation for weeks, and they weren't ready with our table for 15+ minutes after our reservation time, and especially with our group having two 88 year olds, it's not comfortable or safe to make them wait that long with no table seats. When they did seat us, they gave us 1 waitress for probably 25 people, when in years past they've given us 2-3 servers (and that worked great). The server we had was over and above nice and helpful, so none of it was her fault, it was just the restaurant planning side of things that was a disappointment. Our reservations were at 1, we didn't eat till almost 3. Almost 2 full hours to get our food. Granted, it was a holiday, so I didn't take off more stars for that, but that's never happened to us before and we all left with a metaphorical bad taste in our mouths. So hopefully this was just a bad day they had, and if it was, I'd for sure come back. But if that's the new normal, I don't think I would.

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    Sunday Update at the Plume Bar:…read more The creamy undulating gnocchi with bountiful bites of tasty sausage is an exacting rage !! I hope this special doesn't go away soon, cuz I'm dreaming of 2nds for next Sunday or I'll have to kill for the recipe. So yummy I forgot the pic.

    I came here with a couple of my friend's to celebrate our birthdays. I saw online that Plume was…read moresomewhat newer to the area and wanted to give them a try. It did not disappoint. Our server, Zachary was top notch, attentive, very knowledgeable throughout and did not miss a beat. I made reservations online just in case, in their dining area. Which is upstairs and considered more intimate, or romantic. It was a nice area for a date night or a elcia gathering. The other option for reservations was downstairs in their cellar room. Which I believe is better for a party of 4+. They also have a bar with plenty of seating upstairs! We were given something complimentary of the chef that was good. It had a citrus taste, which some subtle hint of salt from the parmesan chip. The eggplant appetizer was ok, but tasted sour for my liking. I believe I got the Cavatappi? Which the noodles resemblance kind of threw me off, but it was good overall. Drinks were also very tasty. I had their own version of their espresso martini. I would go here just for drinks and a quick shareable meal. It was a much needed night for the 3 of us that have been friend's for over 2 decades. I will be planning to return with hubby.

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    Crave

    (32 reviews)

    I'm stingy with my 5 stars but Crave really deserves it…read more I made reservations at 7pm and we were seated shortly there after. The booth was very comfortable for two. The vibe was fun and energetic. It was upscale without being pretentious. Our server Alyssa was so very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu which I really appreciated. She recommended the sourdough focaccia and ahi poke for appetizers and they did not disappoint! For our entrees we ordered the filet. We ordered it medium but it came out medium rare but I didn't mind. Butter soft. The Thai cod was very flavorful; the heat was perfect, not overbearing. The cocktails were some of the best we have tasted. We ordered the bourbon drink and the psyche. Wow! No wonder the bartender won a prestigious award. The cost for two starters, 4 cocktails and 2 entrees was rather hefty but worth the money IMHO... our celebration was perfect... so thanks, Crave!

    We final tried Crave and loved it! Over the last few months, we had driven by the place and also…read moresaid we need to try it and Saturday it happened. Because of of restaurant week the place was crowded but I take that as a good sign. It gave us a chance to meet with Angela and her daughter Eva who were both working hard. Eva was giving out free drink samples to those waiting for a table. We had reservations but did not mind waiting. I don't drink but my girlfriend tried the "El Sanch" cocktail and proclaimed it as her new local favorite. The appetizers and entrees where excellent. We had the: Truffle fries, Sourdough Focaccia, Wagyu burger, champagne risotto, Arugula salad, and the Death of Chocolate cake to end a great meal with great service. Our waitress, Kaitlyn was terrific. Both Angela and Eva were great hosts and made us feel welcome as new diners to Crave. We plan on going back regularly. Eric & Katrina

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