i absolutely love the fish and chips. now because i have had stomach surgery., i cannot eat fried…read morefood so... i order the fish and chips " baked" . i use the lemon ( i hate tartar sauce) . ever since i've made the switch , my cholesterol has come down ( no meds now) . and no more nights in the bathroom. greasy ,oily fried foods lands me into the bathroom for " all nighters" . i am just making this suggestion for those that might want to give the fish and chips a 2nd chance ( try baked !!) its not greasy , and so much healthier for you. moist, juicy , never been disappointed. my husband is from " cape cod " ( real seafood) . this is what rockford has to offer ( okay ?) , so i keep that in mind ( while i countdown the days till we leave where i was born and raised) to the land of real seafood.

The fish and chips was OK and not great the place needs a lot of work inside and there's no way…read morethis is the top fish fry in Rockford Tavern on Clark is a much better value a much nicer experience

This was our first time to St Ambrogio and it was a good one. The fish and shrimp were great…read more Everyone was super friendly. They have a full service bar and all was reasonably priced. We will be back.

Good value fish fry in church basement every Friday night. Notes: Arrive early, reservations…read morerecommended - as both seats and food sell out. Desert sold separately by Ladies Aux. watch for woman with basket roaming dining room. Drinks (soda and alcoholic) sold separately at bar. Plenty of free parking.

Very cool place built in an old factory. They've done some pretty good magic with the decor and…read morelayout. They have a dock for outside, water front dining too. Not to mention a large variety of event spaces too. Turns out this is a prohibition era brewery! So cool! We ordered the cheese curd appetizer and it was delicious. Lightly breaded, crispy and flavorful! Followed those up with the Ruben. Fantastic! Loads of corned beef and sour kraut on delicious rye bread with house made thousand island dressing! My wife had their American burger and that was excellent too! Perfectly cooked, tomato, lettuce, thick cut pickles, and cheese!

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.

Not sure why the reviews aren't great but this place exceeded my expectations. I loved the…read morefunkiness of the space and it was indeed tavern like with low lighting, old school bar and booths everywhere. Our server must have worked there for decades as she knew the entire menu back and forward including all of the current beer selections. We had the bison chili, Caesar's salad (great BTW), spinach artichoke dip and pretzel. All were very good. This was our favorite place to eat while we were in Rockford and the beer selection was great.

This might be the best and coolest overall place in the greater Rockford area. I think it's been…read morethere since the 1940s. I love old historical places like this. We sat at the bar for a drink while we waited for a table. I had a white Russian and my wife had a specialty cocktail, I don't remember what it was. We both enjoyed our drinks. We were seated in some elevated booths that had a view of the bar area, which was absolutely fantastic!! There is tons of regular restaurant seating in the back dining room rooms... We had the pig candy, cheese, curds, and the waitress recommended the fresh bread. The pig candy was very rich. One piece was enough for me. The cheese curds were very large bigger than tater tots. They tasted good, but I prefer smaller cheese curds. The waitress was right, the bread stole the show! One of the butters that it came with was cinnamon, which was fantastic! Dinner salad was very good. Tasted like homemade dressing. My wife had the pig sandwich and I had the gnocchi. Both were great, including the accoutrements like the french fries and garlic bread. The hostess came around, giving the ladies coronations, which was a nice touch. Great service and just genuinely nice people! We eat out every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This is now on our list.

If I can catch the cook that makes me my gyros, I swear I will kiss them. 10/10 best gyros in town.read more

It is the best place for gizzards. One pound with fries and a drink. Carry out only. They cook them…read morefresh per order. Get the lemon pepper on the gizzards and fries. A side of hot sauce finishes it off. My boxer loves to share this dinner with me.

Da Catch seems to be a franchise, I've seen them in other cities, but I couldn't find any info on…read morethat. There are a few locations in Rockford, IL, which is where I bumped into them. Fried fish is the specialty of the house. They also feature wings, tenders, and Philly cheese steaks, as well as bulk orders on the fish and shrimp, and a few other fried sides choices. I grabbed a catfish "meal" which comes with 3-4 fillets, french fries, and I got a side of fried okra for an additional charge. I'm gonna guess the fish is dusted with lemon pepper, seems to be a thing around these parts. The breading was seasoned corn meal and not overbearing. Fries were good, so was the okra. At under $10, it's a good value. The restaurants are "simple trappings," seems like they are more geared to drive thru/pick up service than dine in, but there are tables. There are multiple locations in Rockford.

I went here today and finally ordered from this place. Usually I drive right by it, but I heard…read moregood things. Tried two items from the menu. I ordered the fried shrimp dinner with fries. Everything was fresh, really delicious, and their lemon pepper seasoning is great! Started with an appetizer of hot wings, no complaints here. Serve with celery and blue cheese. Very reasonably priced. I guess they are famous for their catfish dinner. I will order that next time I'm in town. This place is a must try if you're in the area.

I am conflicted on this review due to the quality of what was received. Chicken was way over…read morehammered dry. Rice undercooked beans we're done well. Could use some smoked hoks with that red beans and rice. Gave them a shot will probably not return. This is a Popeyes rip off. Just go to Popeyes.

I'd love to leave a glowing review, because it is crispy, crunchy , and well seasoned…read more But.... We received the mixed box. Standard 8 piece chicken? No. 3 legs, 2 wings, and 3 mystery cut pieces. I definitely know my way around butchering a chicken, and this was very creative, but it was NOT a proper thigh or a proper breast. A lot of backbone. Cudos on the seasonings. Boo on the cut.

Excellent experience for a mid-week lunch. I had the grouper sandwich on French roll which was a…read moreperfect sauted piece of fish and a decent size sandwich with a small side of potato salad for $15. Not a bad price or average in this economy. The server was extremely polite, friendly and ensured my dining partner and I were taken care of. I will definitely be back to try more things. Just sorry I didn't get a photo as I ate too quickly. One piece of advice - it would be nice if the restaurant had an updated website with a menu or frequency updated social media presence. It helps these days.

Very glad to have a fish monger in St. Charles. Generally, fish is fresh and delicious. But had a…read morereally terrible experience today. Came in for some fish, duh. Place was empty. It was clear the woman, who I think is the crabby owner, didn't want to cut a piece off of a large fish that looked super fresh. Rather, tried to upsell a larger piece that was separate and looked a little off color. After cutting a piece to my size I was overcharged by about $10 bucks. Apparently she put a little extra weight on the scale! Not cool. I called her on it and it was corrected but really?? So, watch the scale folks and watch your pocket.

My husband is on a no salt diet, but loves chips ,I'm able to get no salt chips here,I have been…read moreordering them for pick up ,thay even call me to let me know their ready, and freash that day , Delicious who could ask for more,Great place and people and wonderful chips

Short, sweet, and HONEST review of Mrs Fisher's Potato Chips. This business is, in my opinion,…read moreRockford Royalty. Only rivaled by Ole Salty's, Fishers is a must try product of the Forest City. The owners and staff are always pleasant. The prices are fair. The product is outstanding (Especially since they have returned to the old recipe). Little tidbit. The owners support local as well. I purchased 100 individual bags of chips for work during the holidays and they gave me a deal. Personal favorite is mixing the classic chips with the dark chips and stopping by during the week and buying a bag of freshly cooked chips. As always, make a visit and form your own opinions. Support local!

Stopped here for lunch while on a quick trip and wow!! This sandwich was so good. I knew it would…read morebe while watching them freshly slice the prosciutto. They put so much care in the making of these sandwiches and everything was flavorful and fresh. The staff was also so authentic and friendly. Great hidden gem!

I love supporting local businesses especially Italian delis!!! Reminds me of home!!! However,…read moresometimes they don't always measure totally up!!! DiTullio's was a cute little place with a small store and small outside patio!! The sandwiches all have names but I don't remember. :( The food was good. I really liked the freshness of products!!! The bread was great. We ordered 4 sandwiches. The tuna which was Italian style yellowfin tuna ( in oil )...fresh and delicious. Not fishy or tinny ?? at all. Very simple but decent sandwich. Nothing special. I believe it was $11.95. Then the Italian beef panini. Again, great bread. It was like a Rosemary Focaccia bread!!! The best flavors but the Italian beef itself tasted like Steak-umms!!! :(. Don't get me wrong, back in the day, I loved me some steak-umms after bar hopping but not for $14.95 pic below Then came the Roasted red pepper Caprese. Beautiful!!! Freshest ingredients. Tomato, basil, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, it was delicious EXCEPT a little salt and pepper would have really lit that sandwich up!!!!! Pic below I ate half and brought the other half home just to test my theory!!!! AAAA-MAZING!!!! Lastly, the turkey and artichoke sandwich which we thought was going to be on the same FANTASTIC ITALIAN BREAD THE OTHERS WERE SERVED ON- nope!!!! It came on like multigrain bread!!!!! Wah-wah!!!! While I do like this bread, not from an Italian deli!!!! Sorry. Not a good choice. Italian deli = Italian bread!!!!! Service was good but the girls I would think if this place got slammed for lunch would sink!!!! Just saying!!! But they were courteous and made a decent sandwich. Overall, for the area, it's a must try. Definitely better quality but expect to pay for it!!! Check it out! A little too pricey ----- 4 sandwiches for $60!!! No way. I could go to a great Italian deli/storefront in Oakbrook terrace and get way more bang for my buck!!!! Take a nice ride on a Saturday afternoon and get lunch!!!! Interested in the name, message me?? Store products seemed a bit much but you be the judge! Check out DiTullio's for fresh Italian ingredients but expect to pay a bit more for them!!!