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.

Interesting concept. Admittedly I'm not familiar with Filipino cuisine but it was convenient to…read morewhere we were going next and wanted to give it a try. Kudos for having two mocktail options and each for only $10. Appetizers were amazing. Pork bowl with fried egg was good but mildly seasoned so a bit bland. Bao were good. Ube cheesecake was delicious but the coconut ice cream was distracting, would get it on the side next time. Friendly service if somewhat slow. Nice to support a small business in downtown.

So 3.5 stars overall. Was here for Sunday brunch with a larger group. Arrived at 10am at open…read more Seated, the view is actually very good. Brunch cocktails were good. Ordered the avocado toast and the food itself tasted very good but arrived lukewarm warm. Some of the diners I was with described their meals as cold which was unfortunate. The server was good but could have been more attentive. Overall I would recommended but be prepared. A smaller party might have a better experience. Give them a try. Again good overall and I would return.

We stayed at the embassy suites and had a few drinks at the top. What a beautiful place! It has…read moresuch a history and it has been transformed into a hotel with The Top as the crown jewel. It was lovely! If you're downtown, stop in and take in the views! You won't regret it!

Great people with constantly rotating amazing beers. I am so…read moreglad they re-opened. Such a gem!

Best pub in the world. So glad Rockford has a such a rare gem to go to. Open everyday is a big plus…read moretoo!

I hosted my daughter's baby shower at Prairie Street Brewing. Therese, who I was working with, was…read moreso prompt via emailing answering my questions (no matter how small). My servers the day of the shower so so very accommodating and incredible to work with and the food was incredible. I would absolutely have another event there. Thank you PSB for making my party perfect.

Amazing food, house-brewed beer, and outside seating on the river!…read more Let's start with their BEER. Some small breweries are just ok, but Prairie Street made excellent beer! I ordered a flight so I could sample many. The samples were large. The food was excellent. Menu options extend beyond typical pub fare. We started with the fried pickle chips which were actual chips and not pickle spears like some places offer. I ordered the POKE BOWL WITH KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN. It was super delicious. You can't beat the outdoor seating with river view, unless it was hot like when we visited. We opted for indoor seating in the cooled environment. Staff was excellent.

What a great place! We had noticed this as we drove by on our way to the Music on the Rock every…read moreWednesday at the Burpee Museum, and when we finished walking through the Rockford City Market on Friday, we decided we had to stop it. Ambiance wise, you have brick combined with stone, interesting tables and chairs, a blacked out ceiling with very nice lighting - this place is stylin! We walked in, selected a seat, and were greeted and promptly ordered. My wife had their regular daiquiri, and I had their Bomb Cherry version. Both were perfectly chilled and were very good. We'd eaten at the City Market, and regretted that because we didn't know that they also have food. Beef sandwiches, pizza, and other stuff. We're going back for a full experience in the near future! FIND this place. If you like daiquiris, this is for you.

The atmosphere was very laid back the owners made you feel very welcome, not to mention the drinks…read morewere amazing and the pizza was pretty good too. Definitely will go back for more delicious drinks.

Javier has turned this place into a first class bar/restaurant. City Market has never been the same…read moresince Javier has introduced an outstanding Mexican Menu during The City Market venue. During the day from 11: 00 A.M. to 3: 00 P.M. this is the place to go and have lunch. A first class menu, great prices, great food and they are not stingy with the portions. On Friday they have the best Fish Fry and Fried Shrimp dinner that any of the social clubs in town can't even come close to as far as price, quality and size of the portions. Come on in and have Erica show you what a first class act she is and all of the rest of the beautiful bartenders that wait on folks at CJ's. Don't mind the skinny Old Troll that runs the place. He is the only detriment about CJ'S. Otherwise, I highly recommend a visit to CJ's Public House. Very friendly, inclusive and low key.

Nickey. One word one name. Nickey. She's a terrible bartender always had an attitude will snatch…read moreyour cash out of your hand. When she pours a shot she's overly bogus with it. She works afternoon to evenings I would not. I mean not at all recommend going there if she's on shift. She ruins the vibes has an enormous amount of negative energy and overall is a terrible bartender. Everyone else? Great. Wouldn't change a thing. But her she lowkey disgusts me with the way she acts. And when I mean attitude you can hear it in her tone of voice or see her roll her eyes while she looks away from talking to another customer. Would not recommend if she's working. At all.

When the Vibes are right, the vibes are right…read more My wife and I have been wanting to try this place out for awhile now and we finally made time to have lunch here. It was a beautiful day so we chose to sit on the rooftop. What a beautiful view of the city and the river. It was a little chilly with the wind but we endured because of the view. The restaurant itself was not super busy but definitely steady. Every single staff member we interacted with was so incredibly friendly. We felt very welcomed to be there. We shared their Imposter Sandwich (Tofu) and a large order of Tots with the Sauce Sampler. The sandwich was phenomenal! Crispy, flavorful, & large enough to share. Tots were also cooked perfectly and seasoned well. We both left VERY full. My Only complaints/criticism was that their sauces were mostly misses. We only liked 1 or two of the ones we tried. They also don't offer a sauce with any heat. I personally prefer super spicy and really wanted more spice with what was offered. Also as a vegetarian, I never understand how a Tofu sandwich can be significantly more expensive than regular meat sandwiches. That part is always frustrating to me knowing how cheap tofu is. I also do not run a restaurant and do not have intimate knowledge of the overhead cost of things so I am totally ignorant to that part. It just can feel "predatory" because it's the only option for people that dont eat meat. in closing, this place is Awesome! They have amazing food, an awesome location, great staff, and this place would be a good experience no matter the party you came with. I definitely recommend giving DIsco Chicken a try.

It was good! Reasonably priced, ample portions, I'm coming back for sure. It was one of the only…read moreoptions in Rockford to eat something quick near the Sports Factory. Seating was tight and they seemed crowded during the Tuesday lunchtime hour. Quick service. Got the Drop It Like It's Hot sandwich- crispy outside, hot steaming juicy chicken. Fries were good. Tenders were big. Down to come here again to try out the other sandwiches.

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.

From the owner: Culinary Underground is a neighborhood kitchen where Rockford’s past collides with modern flavor…read more We make food that’s thoughtful, unpretentious, and a little bit rebellious — handcrafted plates meant to be shared, paired with craft cocktails and local brews. The room itself is part gallery, part playground: murals, vintage photographs, games, and neon that invite you to linger and laugh. We’re here for locals, late-night diners, and anyone who believes great hospitality should be colorful, creative, and a little loud.