I don't live in the area, but I was here for work so I wasn't familiar w where to eat. I decided to…read moretry this place due to the reviews which were impressive. The curb appeal wasn't all that but I know not to judge a book by the cover. I was by myself and chose to sit at the small bar, which was pretty full w friendly patrons. The gentleman next to me had some shrimp that looked fantastic and he assured me it was. I was so hungry I was confused with what to order; it all sounded so good and a lot of unique choices. Definitely some interesting burger recipes and with the help of the bartenders explaining the various options in greater detail, I ended up choosing a burger. I forgot the name but you could also get it w chicken instead and had some nice heat to it. It was supposed to be on a bun, but I wanted it on the Panini bread, that some of the other burgers came on. No problem w getting that instead. They were happy to accommodate. I also got the parmesan garlic fries and coconut shrimp sides. The array of flavors I tasted was phenomenal. It was incredibly good and I can't wait to go back and try some of the other choices on their enticing menu. Oh, and I topped it off with a painkiller drink, which was fantastic as well. So good in fact, I had a second one!

The service was right on the drinks were refreshing and the food was just what we expected. Will…read moredefinitely be back!

Really nice spot for a drink! We stopped in for beer and cocktails, but will be back for food. The…read morehost and bartender were super nice and our drinks were good. They have a pretty decent variety of taps and seasonal cocktails. It's rustic and has a lot of unique items/art on the walls. They have outdoor seating which will be perfect next season.

We have a history here as it was the place of our 1st date. But tbh the food is priced a little…read morehigh for mediocre food. We always joke bc nothing here is outstanding but we probably will always be customers bc it's the place our story started

Wowza - come here... Award winning bar menu... food was on-point…read more I started with Peach Whisky Sour - shaken properly with egg whites. I thought this might be a tad on the sweet side, but it was not... it was wonderful and very refreshing. I went with the Szechuan Ginger Beef Dip, which came with these great fries. The sandwich itself was decadent. I was literally the 1st person through the door on a Monday night. I sat at the bar and was able to chat with the owner who recently won a couple of big industry cocktail awards. The bartender was super friendly and provided great service. One doesn't necessarily think of Rockford as a culinary destination, but this is a local joint run by a born in raised young woman... Crave is a worthy destination dining spot. But if you're driving by on the interstate it's also worth the stop. The hours are great. The dining room and bar are well appointed and there are even some outside tables. When you're on the road, seek out those local joints. I'm really glad I did.

I'm stingy with my 5 stars but Crave really deserves it…read more I made reservations at 7pm and we were seated shortly there after. The booth was very comfortable for two. The vibe was fun and energetic. It was upscale without being pretentious. Our server Alyssa was so very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu which I really appreciated. She recommended the sourdough focaccia and ahi poke for appetizers and they did not disappoint! For our entrees we ordered the filet. We ordered it medium but it came out medium rare but I didn't mind. Butter soft. The Thai cod was very flavorful; the heat was perfect, not overbearing. The cocktails were some of the best we have tasted. We ordered the bourbon drink and the psyche. Wow! No wonder the bartender won a prestigious award. The cost for two starters, 4 cocktails and 2 entrees was rather hefty but worth the money IMHO... our celebration was perfect... so thanks, Crave!

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!

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!

Delicious food and great atmosphere. The menu has all my favorites and the service couldn't have…read morebeen better.

So a few weeks ago, I was reading reviews of a bunch of the top tavern" pizza places in Chicago…read more During one write up the reviewer says, well my best childhood pizza place in Capri in Rockford (Loves park). So I'm like, wow,going to be there in about ten days and need to check it out. So, went online and ordered a pizza. First off ordering they have like 20 different options, including (which I loved) no cut, cooked well and even cooked well done! So to me they want to make sure your pie is exactly the way it should be. They even have a tracker to tell you how long before your pie is ready. So I drive over to the restaurant and it's a really nice place, with outdoor dining that was in the shade. The pickup side is on the other side of the main entrance ( didn't know as my first time). Walk in and was promptly greeted and they asked the name and said oh a little while longer. After about 10-15 minutes and a few other carry outs, I ask about my pie. Apparently there were 3 orders all with the same first name as mine! So they finally figure mine out and I leave. My order was a 12" thin crust with sausage,well done with burrata salad and a cannoli. So, the pie is kinda thin with almost a cracker consistency on the ends. Not to a true thin Chgo tavern pie. The burrata was ok, as usually there is some romaine, but this was just burrata and basil with some balsamic drizzle. The cannoli was also just ok. The filling was very light tasting, didn't get a lot of ricotta, but did get the almond. So and overall Ok meal but not what I was expecting

Enjoyed a business dinner here. Upscale but not overly fancy. Food was on point!…read more I enjoyed their OLD FASHIONED cocktail. I had asked for a smoked old fashioned, which they thought they could do, but apparently no longer had their smoker accessible. I ordered a STEAK with side of mashed potatoes and sauteed onions. I had a brown gravy to pour on steak whichade the dish phenominal, exploding in umami flavors. We were a large party and service was great.

We came back a second time for the shrimp Dijon and the oysters since they were out the last time…read more Service was spot on ambiance was chill. The dip o feel instead o pita should have like crispy litto breads it's truly missing a crunch factor . The salad was quite delish and fresh

Excellent burgers! Great quick service! Cool ceiling in the Lil bar gives it a great vibe.read more

Had some great drinks and okay food at this Loves Park bar and grill. It looks sketchy from the…read moreoutside. The Detour is pretty sketchy looking inside too. A place which certainly isn't fancy. You can get some cheap munchies. Coming in here in the afternoon it wasn't busy. It's mostly a few locals. The same ones probably here all the time. A basic menu. It's about $7 for a cocktail mixer. The food menu isn't that big but has a few options. It's about $8 for appetizers. We got the Pretzel Bites. Most of the menu is meaty. They have a few burgers with a few toppings. Got to say it's better than it looks. It's closed Sundays. This is located on Riverside at Renn Hart Hills close to Walgreens or whatever.

Had a great Sunday Funday at Fozzy's! Destiny was our server and she was fantastic--friendly,…read moreattentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed it so much that we ordered extra food to take home. The wings were great, the potato wedges were crispy and seasoned perfectly, and the salad was fresh and loaded up. Great food, great service, and a fun Sunday atmosphere. Definitely ask for Destiny if you stop in--we'll be back!

First time every stopping. The parking lot is super full but the place wasn't very busy. We sat in…read morea dining area away from the bar (but really it's all just one place) We both ordered basic cocktails and I opted for the taco salad. He chose the smash burger. The taco salad was good. It came in a taco shell & I added jalapeños. The smash burger was really good though! Tasty, juice and full of flavor. The place is pretty loud for 6 pm dinner but I kinda liked the bar feel, makes me feel like a younger self when we went out all night.

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!