I have ordered from here several times as it's only a few blocks away. The time before my most…read morerecent order was awful. I ordered a cod dinner ( which comes with choice of potato and a salad) and a pizza. My husband went to pick the order up and there was no salad or potato! In his defense, he didn't know that it was included. Baked cod was hard and tasted awful. Fast forward to last night's order (same order as the previous one but I got the cod battered). I walked into the dining area to pick up since getting a bartender to acknowledge me was fruitless. I told the waitress my name after waiting nearly 10 minutes and she rudely told me to go pick it up at the bar. I told her I ordered online and already paid so she told me to hang on. Another good 5 minutes goes by and a different waitress brings me a pizza and 1 Styrofoam container. I checked it and told her it was supposed to come with a salad. She rolled her eyes and finally ended up bringing it out. Well, the battered fish was doughy so I only ate the actual fish. They have certainly lost my business. So much for trying to support local businesses.

Someone recommended this place to me while I was in Savanna, IL. Big building with a bar on one…read moreside and the restaurant towards the back, though i think the top floor is gor event space. I got a Sunday Special on a burger with cheese curds and was honestly surprised how good it was. My total bill was $12.84 (had a water only). ZERO complaints for this price (May 2023) and wait staff was friendly and courteous.

My friend and I decided to spend the weekend in Freeport recently. We found The Wagner House on…read moreYelp. It really is the coolest place in downtown Freeport. It's housed in the historic Wagner Printing building. They did a remarkable job renovating this space. Urban industrial keeping but updating much of the original space. The bar area is filled with high end gins, vodkas, whiskies, and wines all displayed in wooden shelves and cubbies. Relaxing lighting and comfortable bar seating. The bartenders and waitstaff are so nice and accommodating. I had a gin from France that was excellent. We had dinner afterwards. The dinner space is dimly lit and relaxing. Nice for a date night out. We ordered the Greek style ahi tuna and the pan seared steak. The tuna was cooked perfectly medium rare. The steak was well seasoned but I would ask for less gravy or have it on the side so you can put less or more on it to your liking. The chocolate ganache cake was very good. Very rich. Good for sharing. The upstairs space is soooo nice with comfortable vignette seating, tv's, a ping pong table, live music space, upstairs bar area. Beautifully updated with wooden floors and brick walls. This place makes it worth a trip back to Freeport. Thanks!

So there has always been a lot of hype around this restaurant in Freeport, and I was looking…read moreforward to taking my mother out for a nice meal. Our entire party was very disappointed. The food, while edible, was not up to par with the pricing. It's as if the restaurant wants to be high end, but doesn't quite hit the mark with the food. Our appetizer, baked Brie with apples, was served on a black plate that honestly, looked filthy. The rim of the plate was greasy and smudged all over. The Brie had some limp, mixed lettuce as a garnish (that should have been a clue as to the level of attention the kitchen pays to presentation). Further, there wasn't any melted Brie in there, but there was Brie rind. The onion mushroom soup was salty, and all the onions and mushrooms were invisible, having been pulverized into the broth. The servers brought the food out like they were dropping a book on the table. One of the salads ordered, was not delivered with the rest of the food- not sure if the waitress of the kitchen screwed that up. The drinks were okay- they were the only thing not sub-standard. I'm giving this 2 stars because the building interior is historic and beautiful, the chairs were comfortable, and the cocktails were fine. It would be a nice place to have pre-dinner cocktails, but I strongly suggest you go somewhere else for your dinner.

A holiday staple Living in the Rockford area…read more My Family has been visiting for as long as I can remember and we always have a good time. We always meet our close friends and their family. A tradition that started with 4 or 5 of us and has grown to 8. We have not actually bought a Tree from there in years (They're Overpriced) but our friends always do, they love the tradition of cutting their own tree, their oldest son has taken on the responsibility, something he is very proud of. There is obviously MUCH MUCH more than just trees though, Our kids love the animals, santa, snacks, and shops. We always bring a few adult beverages to chat around the outdoor firepits, spend quality time together roaming the property, petting the animals, indulging their delicious foods and making new memories. Williams is without a doubt the best option in the Rockford Area and I would highly recommend bringing your family and friends.

Forced family event turns to great experience…read more This place has such a great selection of pre cut or cut your own. Seems like the majority is Frazier but we went pine this year for the first time. Loved the different areas spread all over to cut your own. They even have atvs driving around to take your cut tree to the shake station. If you have little kids there's some fun stuff and they have drinks and food. Happy we ventured here. Worth the 1-1/2 hour drive.

A Perfect Spot for Family Gatherings!…read more Bella Blue Bottoms is an absolute gem! We recently hosted a family gathering of 24 people here--including a reception for our daughter and new son-in-law--and the experience was incredible. The property is spacious, beautifully maintained, and thoughtfully designed. There was plenty of room for everyone to relax without feeling crowded. The kitchen and grilling areas made cooking for a large group easy, and the multiple living and dining areas gave us space to spread out and connect. There are so many unique and charming touches--like the converted chicken coop with its own kitchenette and sleeping area, and the peaceful duck pond that kept everyone entertained. In the evenings, the built-in tech setup allowed us to enjoy games and movies together. The value is unbeatable. For everything you get--space, amenities, and the warm hospitality of Jolene and Tony--this place is a steal. Several of our family members are already talking about coming back! If you're planning a group getaway or family event, Bella Blue Bottoms is a hidden treasure in Benton, WI. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Central Location, Newly Remodeled, Peaceful Getaway, Private Property…read more Services: Events, Wi-Fi, Toiletries, Air Conditioning, Heating, Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Full Kitchen, Smart TV, Laundry Facilities, Parking Locations Facts: Our private estate is centrally located and is close to many fun activities, including UTV and snowmobile routes.

The Terrace was the PERFECT wedding venue! Kalee (the coordinator) was great with communicating and…read moremaking sure everything was just right. the staff made us feel so welcome and had everything we needed. The space itself fit our wedding of 120 guests perfectly. We had indoor and outdoor space that flowed beautifully together and I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married!

The Terrace at RPL is a fresh, exciting downtown venue! It has wonderful views of downtown Rockford…read moreand the Rock River. Its flexible event space and wonderful Event Coordinator, Kalee, make it a prime spot to host a party or meeting for any occasion.

First, I have to say that The Gathering Place is not a retirement home. It is a community center…read more The building and grounds are beautiful. We rented the facility for my daughter's wedding and reception. We had 175 guests. It was perfect! The wedding was outside in the lawn surrounded with beautiful oak trees. Our guests enjoyed the outside patio. Our caterer served dinner in the beautiful dinning room and porch. Later we had a dance and reception in the spacious downstairs area. I would highly recommend The Gathering Place for any event. It was beautiful, and the folks there helped us with every detail.

From the owner: An intimate and beautiful wedding venue and location for your next special event, from bridal and…read morebaby showers to anniversary, birthday parties and business seminars. The Gathering Place has the look and feel of an elegant southern mansion. The upper level highlights an enclosed porch that overlooks a beautiful garden. Our lower level features a large, recreation type room perfect for Dj's, dancing and/or business seminars. We are located 4 miles north of Janesville off Hwy 26 and close to local hotels. Stop in and pick up a Rental Infomation folder for more details. The Gathering Place is available to rent for weddings, birthdays, showers, anniversaries and more . A fantastic Senior Center open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm. We serve a noon meal, and have various activites, clubs, and meetings throughout the month. Check out our website for all the details and the calendars.

What an exceptional weekend this was. Keith, Devin (his daughter!), and the rest of the crew were…read moreaccommodating, kind, and efficient since the very beginning. They helped contracting for and planning around this event so easily. A group of us (friends/classmates) came for a get-away retreat from the city, and the entire time, we were in awe. Nothing can beat the space itself (vast, lots of room to hike, bonfire, yoga; we even had a track&field style relay in the backyard). The rooms were nice, spacious, and comfortable. There was a lot of sitting room/smaller living rooms, so we could all take time to be in smaller groups if we wanted to. The game rooms and movie theaters were wonderful and kept us occupied all weekend. The kitchen is marvelous, and we just kept cooking all weekend because we were so obsessed. We played trivia while drinking wine in the sitting room/family room with the fireplace. Above all, Keith and Devin are great hosts. They were onsite (in a different building, so it was enough distance to give us privacy but not too far and were always available if we had questions), responsive, and understanding. I contacted Keith some time in December of 2023 to learn more about the space, and while we had other options, the clear respect and compassion Keith exuded for me as a potential guest and the passion and excitement he had for the space really drew me in. He even offered a group tour before signing the contract. I trusted him entirely, and he was absolutely so generous and fair throughout the whole process. We're coming back in less than three months because our time there was simply magical. It's hard to admit, but part of me hopes it stays a hidden gem just for us to enjoy. Yet, deep down, I know that anyone who discovers this place will feel as blessed as we did. I truly wish for others to experience the joy and tranquility that we found there.

Had a great weekend with friends. It was the perfect setting for a winter weekend away. The lodge…read morewas ideal with lots of space as well as cozy gathering rooms for hanging out. Keith and Lisa were fantastic hosts. Easy drive from the burbs. The warm country setting was the right break from the winter grind. I would absolutly recommend for a gathering of friends or a wedding in any season. We roamed the property and were impressed by all the venue options that they had to offer.

Great venue for a special event! My job had our holiday party at The Bricks and it was so nice. You…read morecould have any medium size event here. The food was amazing these people know how to feed you. There are many packages they offer but we had a buffet with a carving station. Salad, green beans, stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes, veggie lasagna, and the most amazing beef London broil. I honestly needed a nap after eating. I should've taken some to go for later, it was that good. Highly recommend this cute venue if you're looking to have a party or wedding.

Beautiful Venue to attend Events, but caution if you're the "Renter"…read more Numerous "add-on's" that were not discussed when signing contract. 1 week prior to Wedding, told the "Dance Floor", which was in building when signing, cost $250 to dance on! A Mat, not needed, put pressure on the Bride to just agree! The Bricks had a Monitor Woman cruising our Wedding all nite, included herself in our reception. Felt businesslike instead of OUR PARTY. Honestly, we picked up inside & outside, cigarette butts, papers, anything to prevent not getting our deposit back. It was as nice as when we arrived. The monitor helped pick up, so we did NOT Receive our $1500 deposit. Ms. Monitor made sure! Beautiful Venue, but signer beware! The $1500 was our Wedding gift to our Bride & Groom for their Honeymoon. Very very Disappointing. Nothing we could do.