Amazing food and an incredible staff that far exceeds expectations…read more We will definitely be returning again to enjoy another great dining experience.

GreenFire offers something on the menu for everyone. We ordered the house salads, pasta and a…read moregluten free pizza. Kenzie our server is friendly and attentive. She checked back in on us occasionally to see if we needed anything for our meals. We sat off in the dining area by the bar which was nice and you could have a conversation without other tables hearing your conversation. Safe room for dessert or take one home!!

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!

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!

We final tried Crave and loved it! Over the last few months, we had driven by the place and also…read moresaid we need to try it and Saturday it happened. Because of of restaurant week the place was crowded but I take that as a good sign. It gave us a chance to meet with Angela and her daughter Eva who were both working hard. Eva was giving out free drink samples to those waiting for a table. We had reservations but did not mind waiting. I don't drink but my girlfriend tried the "El Sanch" cocktail and proclaimed it as her new local favorite. The appetizers and entrees where excellent. We had the: Truffle fries, Sourdough Focaccia, Wagyu burger, champagne risotto, Arugula salad, and the Death of Chocolate cake to end a great meal with great service. Our waitress, Kaitlyn was terrific. Both Angela and Eva were great hosts and made us feel welcome as new diners to Crave. We plan on going back regularly. Eric & Katrina

What an exceptional and unexpectedly fabulous meal! Every dish was inventive, beautifully…read morepresented, and uniformly delicious. Highlights at our table included the mushroom yakitori, an indulgently cheesy shrimp Asiago, an imaginative re-interpretation of steak frites, and a savory chicken crêpe. Even though we were full, we couldn't resist the passion fruit cloud--and it was an absolute home run. Service, led by Destiny, was impeccable. I also appreciate that a 20% gratuity is automatically included on the bill; we were more than happy to add a bit extra in cash on top.

I went here for a business dinner. The first thing I noticed upon arrival was the live music…read more Really great musicians, but also made it not ideal for conversation I tried the following: - Goat Cheese Spring Rolls: Good. They actually sounded terrible, but I didn't order them. I had one bite and admittedly liked them more than I had thought I would. - Duck Nachos: Good. These are served as very large chips with toppings - so more like eating a street taco. They were good. - Ravioli Daily Feature: Good - Mushroom Yakitori: Ok. Use of the word yakitori seemed unnecessary. Not bad, but least important dish of the night. - Chicken Crepe: Good - NY Strip: Very good. Nice sauce. Service was good and attentive. As a business dinner, I wasn't quite as discerning about the food as I normally am, but I generally had a good impression of everything. If I was back in town, I would definitely consider coming back.

My husband and I met my cousin and his wife here on a beautiful sunny day which made the gardens…read morelook fantastic. Two of us had the Fresco burgers. The buns were toasted which made mine dry. The sandwich itself was dry throughout. It had some kind of sauce sparingly on both sides of the burger. It wasn't served with ketchup, which is fine, if there is something to make it moist enough. Maybe if the sandwich had had more than one tomato. I asked for fruit instead of the fries and the fruit was wonderful - strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pineapple. Another person had a lovely salad, which I didn't catch the name of, but I'm sure the unique part of it was that it had beets on top. The final person had the Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich. He felt the sandwich was left in the fryer a little too long. Jamie H was our waiter and he was very attentive. He came and filled our drinks before they were even empty. Made sure we were happy with everything. Big problem!!! All they had left for dessert, at lunchtime, was 3 different sorbets. Very disappointing!!!

Allergy info: They have gluten free bread. Doesn't seem to be on the menu, but it was offered…read more Fries have gluten. Not cross contamination, but have flour on them. Small menu, but covers the basics very well. Brunch focused. Nice view, attentive wait staff.

In from out of town for a hockey game and Rockford doesn't have the best rap in the rest of the…read morestate. This place was broke the mold. So f*^king good. Drinks were top notch. Bacon Pasta and Garlic Shrimp - good luck finding a better meal. Oh and don't sleep on the Cheese Pierogi appetizer. If I had a reason to be in Rockford with any regularity this would be a "must stop"

Awesome place for dinner & drinks. Comfort food at it's finest! Great beer, wine & drink…read moreselections. Awesome service!

This is wonderful place that was recommended to us. Why didn't we come sooner? The menu had…read moresomething for everyone and the food was AMAZING! Staff was super friendly. Loved the decor and the music was perfect.Definitely will be back again soon!

Finally tried Lydia's Cafe! Cute spot off of rural, the service was very attentive and quick even…read morewith a full house. I love the menu idea of naming the dishes after things in Rockford! We opted for the Guilford Omelet and the Davis Park Eggs Benedict. Both were great. We will be back for sure to try more menu items!

There is no longer a salad well. Even though the menu here says there is. Gone 3 years. Just a…read morehotel sports bar now. Did not stay

The food was decent and the service good. It was a bar, which is not my preferred ambiance, but it…read morewas connected to the hotel I was staying at, so I would return there at some point in the future

I was there with my family. We had an amazing NY steak last week. Cooked in perfection. Also the…read moreservice was amazing, we loved it. The dine in room was welcoming and cozy. Great Christmas decorations. Highly recommended!

This place is definitely upscale with lots of delicious choices to fit anyone's palette: from…read moreseafood, to steaks, to pasta, to burgers, you can find just about anything here. I have been here many times with our family and I can honestly say I've never had a thing I didn't like. The most recent time we came, I had the vegan zoodle dish and it was great! Most places don't have something to fit my super limited dietary needs, but TOC did and it was very tasty. The managing of the restaurant has been the negative part in our experience. For example, we came this past Easter with our extended family (our yearly tradition we usually look forward to), we've had a reservation for weeks, and they weren't ready with our table for 15+ minutes after our reservation time, and especially with our group having two 88 year olds, it's not comfortable or safe to make them wait that long with no table seats. When they did seat us, they gave us 1 waitress for probably 25 people, when in years past they've given us 2-3 servers (and that worked great). The server we had was over and above nice and helpful, so none of it was her fault, it was just the restaurant planning side of things that was a disappointment. Our reservations were at 1, we didn't eat till almost 3. Almost 2 full hours to get our food. Granted, it was a holiday, so I didn't take off more stars for that, but that's never happened to us before and we all left with a metaphorical bad taste in our mouths. So hopefully this was just a bad day they had, and if it was, I'd for sure come back. But if that's the new normal, I don't think I would.

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!

If you want to start a love affair with vintage spirits -- this is the spot. Luxury Cocktails…read more--&--premium ingredients are perfect in this sultry restaurant. The back-drop has such a sense of time & place. The graceful mixologist did not condescend to my curiosity. I tried the 43 problems at his suggestion and it was delicious ! I'll try the entrees next time and of course another new cocktail.