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

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.

A fantastic new bar in downtown Rockford with a low key, small town atmosphere. The owner/operator…read moreis really friendly and attentive, and overall it is a chill place to hang out. I think that a menu of unique mixed drinks or a menu of small plates would be a nice touch to improve the experience. Or perhaps a few slot machines as an added thing to do would be great as well. But for what it is, they do a good job.

From the owner: Great selection of wine, beer & cocktails and Rockford’s coziest gaming lounge, all housed in a…read morehistoric bar in downtown Rockford. Offering Happy Hour 3-6pm, Old-Fashioned Fridays and cocktails to walk about with in the Downtown Entertainment District.

A nice bar with a great view of the city and strong drinks!…read more Stopped in for a quick 2 old fashioned before heading downstairs for dinner. They had plenty of space so don't feel you need reservations. The bartender was attentive and I had a drink in my hand in no time, while still taking time to make my drink properly. Not much else I can say, if you want a good drink with a decent view of the town, be sure to stop in!

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!

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.

We traveled to Rockford to see Sugarland in concert. Before the concert, we went to dinner at…read moreSocial n Rockford. It's a small restaurant with a cool vibe that serves well-crafted cocktails and amazing food. Paul Sletten is the owner and chef of Social Charcuterie Bar & Cocktails. Kwesi took care of us tonight. He was personable and provided good service. Not only that, but he made the best old-fashioned for my husband and a bees knees mocktail for me. Hubby and I decided to share everything we ordered. We started with the arugula and egg salad with smoked bacon, warm balsamic dressing, smoked salt and truffle oil topped with an egg. The yolk oozed over the salad once cut into. The only thing I would suggest is not to overdress the salad. The balsamic was just too much. We also had their seasonal focaccia - Yukon gold potato, rosemary, two year parmesan, garlic honey, evoo. I've never tasted a better focaccia. Then we split the pork belly tacos. I've eaten a lot of tacos in my life, and these by far were the very best I've ever had. Ever. They were insanely delicious. The last item we shared was the steak and grits. The 8oz bavette was cooked perfectly to rare as requested. It was served on creamy corn grits with five year cheddar. The flavor just burst in your mouth and the steak was so tender. Social blew us away with the creativity and deliciousness of their food. I wish I could take this restaurant home with me. My husband and I commented that we were at French Laundry, a three star Michelin restaurant, the month before and enjoyed Social's food better than at that particular restaurant. Don't get me wrong, French Laundry is certainly something special, but I was underwhelmed with their food. So if you're ever near Rockford, Illinois, I highly recommend this restaurant with a cool vibe, elevated and creative food, and tasty cocktails.

Let's get social!…read more Vibey space teetering the line of eclectic hipster hangout spot and elevated modern dining with grace. The service is warm, welcoming. The lights are moody. And the food is cranked all the way up to 11. I do not know much about rockford, but I can only assume this is one of the best cocktail programs in the City. A good balance of familiar favorites riffed, and creative concoctions adorn the menu. The food? Absolutely absurd. The chicken is jumping with flavor. Pork tacos are some of the best. A lovely charcuterie board should be mandatory for all guests. This place is full of fun, flavor, and love!

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.

i'm partial because i'm a Roger Clyne fan but this place rocks!…read more creative drinks, clean fun atmosphere. great sound. what else can you ask for?? miles was coming around seeing how everyone was doing. i'm from the western suburbs and we would kill for a cool place like this!! i move to chicago a few years ago and always heard mixed reviews of Rockford. False. Really nice downtown and this spot is most excellent! here's to life!

Disorganized and confused. Bartender also working as host, waitress, server, AND MC in between…read morepriority of making drinks. No food served (though they "allow" customers to walk nextdoor and buy food, then ask for a tip?) Limited seating with no assigned or guarantee of a seat (for paid show) yet for some reason they were removing chairs before the show. Otherwise it's a nice little upscale darkly lit jazz bar probably good for an elicit rendezvous.

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.

Great atmosphere and delicious apps! Try the Bao Buns and egg rolls! Cute spot. Check it out :)read more

Situated along the Rock River in a historic building,what is there not to like about this brewery?…read more Rich in history and a good selection of craft beers. I tried their Screw City Lager which was very good. My wife had their homemade Root Beer. We decided to split a few food items..Taquitos and Tacos. Both were outstanding. The Taquitos were made with a locally sourced pork barbacoa . The Shrimp Tacos were some of the best I ever had. Chili Garlic Tiger Shrimp with a sweet corn elote made the flavor pop. There was more than enough for us to share. Service was very good and there is plenty of parking available. I will definitely go back on a day when I can enjoy their outdoor dining area.

I can't believe we found the best taquitos and shrimp tacos we have ever tasted in this brewpub in…read moreRockford. The list of brews is impressive and they even make their own root beer which I enjoyed because it is not heavily carbonated. The historic building and industrial yet comfortable interior added to the experience. It is located on the Rock River and the Dockside Taproom faces it with great views. They also have a huge selection to host events. To top it off our server Efstathia was friendly and helpful. I recommend this stop in Rockford.

We finally tried The Norwegian for brunch and really enjoyed our experience! There was a short wait…read morewhen we arrived, but it wasn't bad at all, and the service was good throughout our visit. We ordered a few different things so we could try a little bit of everything, including the breakfast sandwich, æbleskiver, an egg dish with potatoes, and some drinks. The æbleskiver were definitely fun to try and came with dipping sauces, and everything was beautifully presented. The breakfast sandwich was decent and filling, and the potatoes were really good too. We also tried a drink flight along with a Bloody Mary, which was a fun way to sample a few different flavors instead of committing to just one drink. Everything looked just as good as it tasted. The atmosphere is cute and cozy and definitely has more character than your typical brunch spot. I also liked that the menu has items you don't see everywhere else in Rockford. Overall, we had a great brunch experience. Good food, good service, and a unique menu. We would definitely come back to try more!

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!