We made a reservation, but there was only one other party at the restaurant. We were seated right…read moreby the window. It's a beautiful dining area. Our waitress was very attentive, kind, and helpful. She said there isn't anything you won't like on the menu, and she was right. I tried everyone's meals, and they all tasted delicious. They have the best French fries I've ever had.

The food was very yummy and the drinks were even better !!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

This was a great spot for us! We stopped by during Ironman and was pleased it wasn't packed to the…read moregills. It was a little bit outside of the busy zone, but that worked for us. We split a VERY GOOD pepperoni pizza and added hot honey. YUM! The beers we had were really nice, too. I had blueberry fields and enjoyed it. We'd definitely come back here if we were in Rockford again. The space is nice and I heard it's the main space PLUS a whole second side with additional seating. So, don't be dissuaded if you walk in and it's busy, you might just need to go around the corner!

This brewery has a great Chicago style cracker crust similar to Vito and Nick's. If you are in the…read morearea, I would highly recommend stopping to grab a pizza and if you love craft beer, they have a good selection and rotation of taps. The giant pretzel is a great value and good taste.

Stopped after the dasher dash on Saturday for lunch. It was fairly busy when we arrived but cleared…read moreout quickly for the parade. We ordered deep fried pickles and green beans (both were very good) we also had the 51 blue burger that was just okay. But it wasn't the food that was the turn off. It was the 6-8 young people (may have been employees) running in and out of the restaurant/ bar and behind the bar. It was really obnoxious. Also the men's bathroom is atrocious! I did not use the woman's but my hubby said the ports potty would have been a better option. I think the place could use a good manager and a good repair man

Fast excellent service , great food !!! Boneless wings were my favorite, we got garlic Parmesan and…read morebourbon pineapple. Also got the butter fries and the ranch really made those . Also chicken pesto panini and that was really good as well . Almost as good as the wings .

I'm bummed we didn't have a great time, as based on the reviews we had much hoped for a fun night…read moreout in Rockford. We were only in town for 2 days so we chose our restaurants carefully. Two things we didn't like about Ernie's: the lack of vegetarian option on the menu and the level of noise. I got the chicken salad and skipped the chicken, but I didn't see any other entrees that were vegetarian. The other thing that made it tricky was a whole restaurant trivia night event happening that we didn't know about. There was no indication. Just after placing our orders, the emcee came out with a microphone and shouted for the next 30 minutes. Disney trivia, I think. Or something about cartoons or old movies with bears. I'm not sure. We couldn't hear each other speak. I startled every time he shouted questions or answers. I had to cover my ears. It was rough! We asked the server if she could ask him to lower the setting on the mic, or at least stop shouting into it, but she said that wasn't possible. So we super quickly ate half our meals and left as soon as we could. Drinks were good though. I got a mango cider, a really unique flavor that was crisp and delicious. That was the best part of our short visit to a very noisy Ernie's in Rockford.

Ernie's is a classic restaurant that has phenomenal food. It's become a staple restaurant on our…read morelist when we are in Rockford. The Nashville Chicken Sandwich is FIRE. So so good. The Cajun potatoes weren't our favorite but I can see someone enjoying them. The beer selection here is great! I recommend trying some of the local brews on tap. Rockford has a great beer scene. Staff is always friendly and attentive. We never have had an issue. Lastly: get the cheesecake! It's so good. So unbelievably good. Doesn't matter the flavor it will be phenomenal.

Went for the first time the other day and me and my friend loved it! Everything was farm to table…read moreand they even show the farms they buy from on the back of the menu. First off, my drink. They had a tequila drink (my fav) with a pandan foam?! So delicious. I couldn't stop drinking it. We got a plethora of food and the standouts were for sure the yakitori, scallop curry, and the warm chocolate cake with ice cream. Also get the rolls! The rolls were fantastic. But I think you'd be happy with anything you order. Can't wait to try it again.

What an exceptional and unexpectedly fabulous meal! Every dish was inventive, beautifully…read morepresented, and uniformly delicious. Highlights at our table included the mushroom yakitori, an indulgently cheesy shrimp Asiago, an imaginative re-interpretation of steak frites, and a savory chicken crêpe. Even though we were full, we couldn't resist the passion fruit cloud--and it was an absolute home run. Service, led by Destiny, was impeccable. I also appreciate that a 20% gratuity is automatically included on the bill; we were more than happy to add a bit extra in cash on top.

Recommend the Seoul bites and rye Manhattan. Shout out to Anthony for barkeep of the year. Great…read morecocktail. Better service. Love the whole industrial recycled hotel from the sock monkey factory in Rockford Il. Always loved the hotel rebuild on the old manufacturing skeleton. Ambiance - industrial chic. That's my jam.

We went for our anniversary and loved the experience. Good food, great service and ambiance. The…read moreartwork was my favorite. I tried a banana fancy drink and the bologna sandwich. Someone was playing the piano as we ate. Loved the experience

Thank you to the owner for responding and updating us with the new hours. We stopped in again…read moretonight to give it another try and it was GREAT!! The service was amazing, but we forgot the name of the server. She was helpful, gave recommendations and assisted in decisions between items. We ordered an appetizer of shrimp and it was AMAZING! Great portion size and great taste. We had the Mac and Cheese and the Philly Cheesesteak Wrap. Both items were delicious and more than enough food to fill us up and have leftovers. The best part of the restaurant is the draft wall. You can choose from multiple types of beer, mixed drinks, or straight liquor for mixing yourself. It added fun to the experience pouring your own beverages. The bar is very spacious and allows for multiple seating scenarios from high tops to regular chairs, to couches. You can watch teams play sports below or play pool and darts. I am very glad we gave them a second chance, it was worth the trip back. Thank you for a great evening.

This place is Innovation meets "Being Different" at its best! Love the buffet style self-serve…read morecraft beer on tap process. You get to read all about each beer by tapping on each screen, then tap your card on the card reader & beer on tap starts to fill your glass. As the ounces increases up so does the price on the screen so you're always aware. Then there's Pickleball, billiards, & any other activity I missed. Food is good too. 5/5!

We drove to Rockford from Madison to eat here specifically and tagged on going to the Anderson…read moregardens. We were not disappointed! Fantastic food and service! The place is really adorable too. We just happened to swing by here once after a flight delay and they were booked, so we knew it must be good. If you're up for some excellent Scandinavian fusion cooking with some adorable ambiance you found your place! Just be sure to have a reservation on the weekend. This was absolutely worth the wait and the drive!

I tell you what, Rockford, Il is a pretty quiet town. I posit it is so quiet because all of the…read morelife is situated in a rustic, vibrant, warm cafe serving up fresh brunch behind incredible hospitality. The energy inside norwegian is contagious. Everyone is your friend. The service is warm, not stuffy. The food is exactly what you want: hearty, but not heavy, flavorful and still fresh. An absolute gem in a small town. A place that acts as a glue for a community. A space for people to come together share life along an excellent, farm to table meal. Every small town needs their norwegian!