Such an amazing experience…read more Starting off with the restaurant itself, such a beautifully curated spot that is unlike anything rockford has to offer. Every detail a work of art. We really enjoy the bar area and its ambiance but hope to also experience the dining room as well. We started off with the Dip of the day which was a Miso Ranch dip served with fresh made tortilla chips. This was phenomenal and my only complaint is there wasn't more! We also both ordered a drink off of their happy hour menu. I ordered the old Fashioned and my wife ordered their margarita. Both were excellent. I also ordered the VIEUX CARRÉ based on our Server's recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed that. Such knowledgeable staff makes a big difference. For our main course, I got their Mushroom Pot Pie and my wife ordered the Ora King Salmon. Both dishes blew us away. Neither of us expected to be so full after our meals, their serving sizes were very generous! I wanted to highlight the mushroom pot pie, as a vegetarian, Fine dining usually does not cater to vegetarians. So having options at a place this nice was such a welcomed surprise. The greens included with the Pot Pie really stole the show, The most perfectly cooked and seasoned greens I have ever had. Chef Nick Risseeuw came over and checked on how we were doing and after hearing me rave about his pot pie offered two of his desserts on the house. We got a pistachio orange dessert and a Malt ball ice cream that was his interpretation of whopper candy as an ice cream. Both were DIVINE! Thank you again Nick for your generosity, it was a perfect way to end a perfect meal. I also wanted to highlight the staff as they played an essential role in our unbelievable experience. Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and prompt. We will definitely return soon and cannot wait to see what is in store for their upcoming menu

OMG we loved this place! It was our 1st visit to Salt Rockford and they SHINEDMy husband and I had…read morethe most lovely and delicious dinner!!! And thee cocktails are so good too we are going to attempt to recreate them at home. It ambience is clean and classy with a comfortable atmosphere. My favorite kind of dining experience! We will be back!

One of my favorite local musicians now has a residency here sooo had to check this place out!…read moreNeedless to say, I was not alone - it was standing room only! The wonderful guys working the exchange setup a table for us, which is so sweet. Great service, will return just because of that! But alas I needed food - check! and a nice glass of champagne - check! Champagne is only by the bottle, but they have a great variety. The Prosecco by glass was good, but I wanted a little something more. The tequila and whiskey/bourbon selection is vast for a wine bar, I was wildly impressed considering I'm not actually a wine drinker. The flatbreads are huge and the charcuterie board was fantastic! Can't wait to come back

Had an event at the Wine Exchange recently and it well exceeded the expectations. From the planning…read morestages to the close everything was really spectacular. The food/drinks were AMAZING and staff exceptional too! The atmosphere is very cool, and guests were relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Thank you, Wine Exchange, for making our event turnkey and wonderful!

Beautiful establishment! Excellent food! There meatballs are divine! Their specialty events are so…read morefun! Their wood fired pizza is so good! Their seasonal gnocchi is one of my favorites! The servers and bartenders are amazing! It can sometimes take the food a while to come out so plan on a leisurely meal with appetizers!

First time at this super cute Italian spot…read more Our server was super kind and checked on us often. I love that they have N/A bevs inspired by the alcoholic ones like spritz and mules - the huckleberry mule was fantastic. My girlfriends and I shared the charcuterie board and bruschetta - they have a smaller charcuterie board as well but the one we got was perfect for a group of 4. The bruschetta came with 3. Can't wait to come back to try other dishes (meatball, pizza, etc!).

Very good choices of wine - with tastings - yet also a variety of other alcoholic choices. Ranges…read morefrom basic to high-end. They have a counter where you can taste some options - then - around a corner is a room with a couches, chairs, tables with games, and places to just sample along with snacks. There's also a room in the "way back" where you can get served at a table. A few of their options are unusual enough to not be sold in a typical liquor store - which provides additional value.

This is a cute wine shop. The ambiance gives you a cabin vibe with a fireplace, lots of sitting…read morespace with tables and sofas. They have board games and magazines to keep you occupied. The wine tasting is great. You can pick between dry sweet or a mimosa flight. I loved the red wine I had I bought it. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable about the wines they sale.

I came in a day where a wedding was being hosted but they were kind enough to still seat me for two…read morecocktails. I arrived around 5:30 pm with an opening time of 5 pm. There was plenty of seating for myself but if are coming with 4 or more people, make a reservation. The servers were very nice and accommodating. The bar was playing Generation C music--not too loud nor soft. I love this bar! I would definitely come here again. I spent about $35 for two cocktails but I order a stronger reserve cocktail. They do have good but it is more of snacks than a meal so come full! 5/5

Amazing! Staff is fantastic and it is beautiful in there. The drinks are fantastic, so so so good…read more We had a great time.

We were out in the pursuit of some seafood, and we found Barrique near Lake Geneva. It's a small…read moreand quaint place facing the lake. The food was fantastic and they had wine for $5 a glass. We had ordered a soup flight (bisque, chilli), flatbread with burrata, crab cake, lobster roll and a poke bowl. The only dish that disappointed me a bit was the rice bowl - I had a poke bowl in mind, but you have to order the fish separately, which defeats the entire purpose of a poke bowl. There was more rice than toppings, and the dish overall felt a bit dry. Everything else was pretty good. No complaints. Service was good. Overall a decent experience.

Excellent service. Baked brie was outstanding. My salmon burger was tasty however did see a $5…read moreupcharge to sub a salad for chips. Should have been mentioned. My friend had the tequila lime shrimp which she said was ok. Nice location. Good selection of items. Good for a date night vs a fun place for a group to go.

So I originally went to velvet Buffalo when I first moved to the area back in February 2024, and I…read morewent back yesterday and wow what a revamp! They changed their entire menu and the food is amazing. We got the brussel sprouts, Italian chopped salad, shrimp scampi, braised short rib, and butterscotch budino. I HIGHLY recommend all of the them, they were delicious. All the servers were so attentive, we had probably about 3-4 people constantly checking in including the manager. The place has always been beautiful so that was no surprise, such a great spot!

My first visit to this town and came to Velvet Buffalo on a coworkers recommendation. Small…read morerestaurant in the Hotel Goodwin with a great atmosphere and super friendly staff. My server Karen was top notch and very informative and attentive. They served a focaccia bread which was amazing, I would go back just for the bread. No need to dip it in the oil, it has a delicate flavor that holds its own. Unfortunately I was disappointed with the Chicken Parm. The serving size was generous, the pasta was prepared perfectly, and the sauce was delicious, however my chicken was overcooked. I look forward to a return trip here to try something else on the menu.

What a find for lunch! Food is freshly prepared to order. Midday gathering for friends also. Staff…read moreis helpful and friendly. Modern decor with comfortable seating for a group, small or larger, booth, tables, high tables, and bar seating. It did not disappoint! Thank you!!

Excellent Ambiance! Great place to meet up with friends. Service was 100%. Menu is varied with some…read moreunique items. And obviously lots of whiskey and wine options.

Passion and knowledge - that was the impression I gathered after our trip to Class VI…read more The owner has a legitimate passion for wine and charcuterie. The variety of wine available on the menu is good, and the variety of charcuterie is even better. A friend of mine had suggested we try this place just the other day. It's been on our list, so we tried it last Saturday. We were greeted and seated promptly. The seats and tables are comfortable. There is a bar area with a flat screen TV set, and there was a good crowd at the bar when we arrived. Our server passed out the menus, which took a minute to take in. Do we go with a cocktail, or wine? We decided to go with red wine. For the wine, we went with two different glasses (one for each, but we shared). My wife went with the A & D Merlot, which was very bright with a surprisingly smooth finish. I went for the Ivory & Burt Cabernet, which was a good cabernet. The charcuterie is named, so we went with The Frank. It came with a good selection of sausages, cheeses, and mustard, along with dried blueberries, dried plums, and crackers. The selection and flavors worked well with the red wines we had selected, and the wines did a nice job of clearing the palate before we dove in on another cheese or sausage. I noticed they had a wine club - you can sign up for $35 a month (month by month charge, cancel anytime). If you are a wine club member, you get 20% off your purchases. We joined on the spot, got 20% off our ticket, and the two bottles of wine from this month. This isn't your usual DeKalb bar. This is a nice place with solid service. The art on the walls in some cases is for sale, and the owner's personally curated wines for sale are stocked on the back wall. We wrapped up with desserts - my wife had their Chocolate Mousse, and I had their Strawberry Cheesecake - these are served in small glasses, and are just perfect for finishing up. If you are looking for an interesting place to visit, this is a place you NEED to visit.

My cousin celebrated his 60th birthday here. The bar was closed for his private event. We had a…read morewonderful evening. The charcuterie was limitless, the drinks were excellent and the service was unbelievable! I would definitely return on a regular evening to enjoy their offerings. Thank you Class VI staff for a memorable evening.

Stopped in on Valentines Day, We must have hit the right time the place was busy but there were a…read morefew open tables. We were promptly seated and greeted by I believe a manager, our server was right behind her taking our drink order, we had looked at the Valentines Couples special and ordered, it consisted of a choice of starter ( shrimp cocktail or bruschetta ( , and a small salad, 12 oz NY strip steak, ( $10 uncharge for 16oz bone in ribeye) 2 sides and a desert to split. Everything came out quickly but not so quick to rush us. Everything was spot on. Our town needs a place like this where the staff is excellently trained and management is on the floor making sure everyone is taken care of. Highly reccomend

We went to a supper club on Saturday just at the border of Wisconsin and Illinois at a place called…read moreBenedict supper club. We expected to have a great steak dinner at this steakhouse, but unfortunately, it was is terrible. Sunday we decided to go to coaches to grab a bite, we had the Butcher block; which was offering a New York strip steak salad and two sides. This New York steak we had blue away that Wisconsin club, with no doubt superior taste, texture, and size. This may not be a Wisconsin supper club, coaches corner, but their food is just as good. You've gotta give them a try if you've not been there.