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    Ambiance

    4.6 (15 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jerk Chicken Alfredo

    Wow. Delicious Jerk Chicken Alfredo. One of the most authentic Jerk I've had, certainly the best since moving to Rockford. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would easily be a five star dinner... if not for the $$$ prices, the 20% service charge (there were only two of us) and a 3% credit card charge. This is NOT a high end restaurant but being kittycorner from Embassy Suites, it could be convention pricing? Take another half star for pushing four-tops against a wall and still trying to put four chairs at it, another half star for seating us at a (no excuse for having) wobbly table. If money is no object and you want some great food i have to recommend this place. I'll round up my rating and hope it's still open when i can afford to return.

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    Jacklyn S.

    Finally a soul food place in Rockford! And not just any soul food restaurant, this is by far the best I've had in a long time! The environment was a whole vibe. The staff was friendly and amazing! Our bartender was attentive and very helpful with the menu. Her drinks were delicious and definitely worth the price! The owner and chef actually came out and said hello. The Mac and cheese was not out of a box or powdered cheese! Oh my god was it great. I can go on about this place, will be here everyday just to get a taste of home! Already thinking about coming back for the dinner menu!

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    Sweet tea? We don’t make sweet tea

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    Thank you so much

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    2 years ago

    Great place for a date night. Vegan Alfredo was delicious, as well as the chicken Alfredo. Highly recommend stopping by!

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    Great food, great service! Wonderful atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back! Thank you!

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    Smokehouse Barbecue

    Smokehouse Barbecue

    4.5
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    This five star review for this little family owned barbecue joint is pretty much dedicated to one…read moredelicious sandwich that they've been serving up for a number of years now. I'm talking about the Sho Boat. Plenty of reviews have already mentioned it, and even though I've had other items on their menu, and they've all been delicious, when you stop by Smokehouse Barbecue, you will notice two things... 1. There is typically a line. 2. 99% of the patrons are getting the Sho Boat. So much so that the woman behind the counter just points to people with her pen and says, "Sho Boat? How about you, Sho Boat?" The sandwich consists of perfectly seasoned chopped pork shoulder. Smoked daily on the pit outside on the back of the establishment. It's an awesome blend of juicy, meaty chucks of pork with just enough fat to pull it all together. It's then covered in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce on a nice crusty French roll and served with a side of fries, which are also drizzled in their signature sauce. The Yelp! reviews for this place mostly feature pictures of this sandwich, as you will see here in mine. There's not much else to say that hasn't already been written. Yes, it occupies a side space in a local Shell gas station. Yes, it is family run business by people who are absolutely lovely, super friendly, warm and inviting. Lastly, and most importantly, the sandwich is fantastic! The Food Network has got a TV show where all of the top chefs in America tell you about their favorite places and things to eat. The exact name escapes me, but if there were one of these famous chefs that was from Rockford, Illinois, there is no doubt they would be telling you about the this sandwich. It's that good. Again, their menu features more food besides the sandwich, although it is quite limited... But if delicious barbecue is your thing, and you don't mind waiting a minute or two, then this is a must have. Some of the reviews said this is cash only, however when we were there, they were taking a credit card. There is also ATM inside of the establishment. Smokehouse Barbecue isn't much to look at, but the people that work there know what they're doing, and it definitely shows! No frills... just one of the best sandwiches I've ever had served to you with a warm smile by wonderful people that care.

    Passing thru Rockford and remembered a great little bbq joint near 20. Got their bbq pork showboat…read more Just as good as I remembered. They were quick and the food was flavorful. A small family business on the side of a shell station. Worth a stop

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