Service here is great, just what you would expect in rural IL. Julie was amazing. Very kind folks…read morejust hard-working family people serving you here. Ambience is tight. Lots of interesting stuff hanging on the walls, although that moose is a misrepresentation, you can't put double horns in there and expect people not to notice. Really what I loved the most was the cash register they had behind the bar. The food was OK. Not great.! first of all the meat was phenomenal. I had the New York strip. But the salad and all the sides were worse than a cafeteria. Like really really poor. It doesn't increase food cost that much to throw a little mixed greens in your salad so it's actually healthy. Overall, I had a great experience but it's because I love good steak. Personally, I think high-quality sides make or break a restaurant.

Stopped by for lunch on a Sunday. Service is always friendly and quick! Looks like its name, like…read morean old timey saloon! I had the butterfly shrimp meal. It was perfectly fried and very delicious. The hamburger veggie soup was so delicious! This has always been a great go to close to home!

We were in town to see a performance at the Vince Carney Community Theater, and found Acres Bistro…read morethanks to Yelp. Other than having to deal with a freight train that stopped on the tracks right as we were trying to get to the restaurant from the theater, and having to go way out to the west end of town to get around it, everything about our experience was superb! I'm pretty sure we were seated by the owner, who was amazing to talk to. You could tell she loved what she did and what they provide to their customers. She put us in the charge of the bartender, who brought our drinks, took our orders, and checked on us regularly throughout the meal, even though she was doing double duty. We had a large lunch, so we weren't going to eat much for dinner. As soon as I read the menu I realized I was going to have a hard time deciding, but I love cinnamon ice cream, so I knew I needed to leave enough room for dessert. I ended up ordering the grilled cheese, which came with bacon (hold the tomato), and the homemade chips as my side. Everything was delicious. I brought half of my meal home, and it was just as delicious when reheated with my air fryer a few days later. My husband had the Acres Pretzel, which was huge and yummy. (I had a bite to try it!) The cheese sauce with it was thinner than expected, but very good. We started out with a Manhattan for me and some Lena Brewing caramel pecan coffee stout for him. Mine was perfectly crafted, and I took a sip of his, which was also yummy. In addition to my cinnamon ice cream, we each had a dessert drink. He had the Chocolate Caramel Kiss, and I had the Banana Bread. Again, very yummy. The cost of all of this came to under $75, which we thought was marvelous. Coming out from the city, the prices here are definitely more reasonable and much appreciated! We have this restaurant on our radar now, so anytime we are out this way again, we will head there. We are already making plans to come out and see a show next summer, if not before that. To the owner and all the other staff, thanks for such a lovely experience! You have a wonderful establishment!

We decided to stop in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon after doing a whiskey tasting across…read morethe street at Kennay Farms Distillery. The entrance is a little hard to find as you have to walk thru a small boutique store to enter the restaurant. Fortunately for us,a nice lady who worked in the store came out and took us to the restaurant. I believe they are all owned by the same person We were lucky enough to get a table on their ekevated patio that overlook the alley garden. Alyssa was our server and was super helpful and friendly. My wife started with their Lemon Lavender Gin Spritz which was one of the many crafted cocktails they offer. I had a nice white wine blend that was suggested off their extensive wine list. We shared the Bruschetta Burrata with toast on the side as my wife is Gluten free. Super fresh and very tasty. They offer many made from scratch sandwiches and entrees along with a few daily specials A real hidden gem located in Rochelle on Lincoln Highway.

Got some drinks and food at this bar in Byron. It happens to be one of the many places in town to…read moreget hammered. Weezy's has more of a sports theme. For sure a good place for watching games. The menu is kind of limited beyond the basic stuff. Crowded place when there's a big game. It's the story at basically any sports bar obviously. The other times it's not as bad even on weekends. It helps there's a ton of other bars around here. There's plenty of places a drink can go when in town. It's about $5 to get a well liquor. There's also a list of fancier cocktails if wanting a better one. It's about $9 for appetizers. The one we got was the Pretzel Sticks. Pretty simple item. There's also the usual fried things. Has good things about it. It's one of the many bars in town. The kitchen closes a couple hours earlier than the bar so get here early enough to place your orders for a game or for whenever.

Great local sports bar. Has a pool table, plenty of TVs to watch any sports event and just fun…read morevibe. Great for adults and kids. Had the cheeseburger and some apps. Burger was cooked to perfection! Juicy and full of flavor! Kids enjoyed the bone in wings; not over sauces but just right!

Good atmosphere. Pulled pork sandwich was very good…read more Ordered a full slab of ribs and was quite disappointed because they were over cooked and very dry. Customers across from us also said their brisket was also very dry. Update.... Manager took the ribs off of the bill for us. We appreciate the great response and gracious offer. We want to try the ribs again but will be more cautious next time and order a half slab. I would change my rating to a 5 star. An honest business and doing the right thing.

This establishment is what I find most enjoyable about going out to eat. Easy atmosphere and…read moreservice that is sincere and personable. Their ability in serving the rack of ribs consistently and with meat that is tender to the touch that is glazed with a house sauce that has a subtle kick and sweetness to it, No one does Ribs better. Mine had no fat, perfectly moist and tender without drowning in a lake of sauce. They have mastered this menu item down to it truly being something I would drive hours out of my way every time for. House made ranch is the type you dream of. The house fries make the Fried Gods pleased. We will always return here!!

Wonderful burgers, and cold beer! Love this place…read more Just opened come say hello to Kim and the gang! Oops name is wrong: JC'S Junction Cornors

"Smash burgers, but a little too greasy. Cheeseburger egg…read morerolls are a very interesting combo but Jeanine approves." -The Burger Bunch

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!

The chicken sandwich was very good ; the time waited for pickup was over twice as long as they…read moreoriginally told me food would be ready !

My first order was taken out. The bar wasn't too busy since it was around 4pm. It's a decent size…read moreplace that has dine in seating, slot machines and it's not too loud so you can hear who you're talking to. My curds were cooked to perfection. They were the best ones that I've had in a long time. The Ranch Dressing was the perfect pairing for it. I'm definitely going back to try some of the other appetizers.

LOVE THIS place! Seriously cannot rave enough about the Cork and Tap!…read more Great drinks, great service. If you're looking for a cocktail; I highly recommend the lavender Moscow Mule! We booked the 3rd floor for our wedding reception and Carrie was phenomenal! She was so easy to work with, and made our special day flow perfectly.

Waited 15 minutes at the bar on a busy Friday night. 6 pm. This is not Chicago, it's Oregon…read moreIllinois. 10$ for a dirty martini.......never again.

Perfect. I was looking for a ham biscuit for breakfast to-go, on my way to Quad Cities…read more Found Butterfly. Stopped. Greeted by a friendly, efficient server. A clean and 'just right' looking breakfast place. My request was not really a menu item, but was made very quickly and it was delicious. The biscuits warm and flavorful with multiple slices of 'almost country ham' very tasty. [BTW, the skillets looked really good as a cadre of regulars were seated nearby while I waited]. I would not hesitate to return if I'm in the area again.

I've been here twice now as the first stop from Aurora to Galena. The breakfast is high quality…read moreclassics. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Good prices. Love the coffee.

This is my in-laws favorite local place. On a recent visit to them, we stopped in for lunch…read more Small town cheers vibe for sure. Staff knew the regulars. It was packed! People standing waiting for tables so we ate at the bar. Two ladies working were hustling! They were very friendly. I ordered an Italian beef sandwich. It came with so much meat! I didn't like that it had onions on top, so picked them off. Cute little spot, but it is cramped.

My wife and I stopped on our way home thinking we could get a good meal and a couple drinks…read more It took almost 15 minutes to get a draft beer and another 10 before we placed our food order. Our food was lacking in taste and didn't really match the description. We were very disappointed in the employees lack of caring about our experience and are not planning on going back.