A fantastic new bar in downtown Rockford with a low key, small town atmosphere. The owner/operator…read moreis really friendly and attentive, and overall it is a chill place to hang out. I think that a menu of unique mixed drinks or a menu of small plates would be a nice touch to improve the experience. Or perhaps a few slot machines as an added thing to do would be great as well. But for what it is, they do a good job.

From the owner: Great selection of wine, beer & cocktails and Rockford’s coziest gaming lounge, all housed in a…read morehistoric bar in downtown Rockford. Offering Happy Hour 3-6pm, Old-Fashioned Fridays and cocktails to walk about with in the Downtown Entertainment District.

Me and my boyfriend went for dinner before a concert and nothing disappointed!! Absolutely nothing…read morewas not a 10 !! We had the curry salmon bowl and the chicken adobe I had the ube drink which tasted like fruity pebbles but so good we ended with ube cheesecake which was gone in seconds will definitely return !!

Interesting concept. Admittedly I'm not familiar with Filipino cuisine but it was convenient to…read morewhere we were going next and wanted to give it a try. Kudos for having two mocktail options and each for only $10. Appetizers were amazing. Pork bowl with fried egg was good but mildly seasoned so a bit bland. Bao were good. Ube cheesecake was delicious but the coconut ice cream was distracting, would get it on the side next time. Friendly service if somewhat slow. Nice to support a small business in downtown.

So 3.5 stars overall. Was here for Sunday brunch with a larger group. Arrived at 10am at open…read more Seated, the view is actually very good. Brunch cocktails were good. Ordered the avocado toast and the food itself tasted very good but arrived lukewarm warm. Some of the diners I was with described their meals as cold which was unfortunate. The server was good but could have been more attentive. Overall I would recommended but be prepared. A smaller party might have a better experience. Give them a try. Again good overall and I would return.

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!

Great people with constantly rotating amazing beers. I am so…read moreglad they re-opened. Such a gem!

Best pub in the world. So glad Rockford has a such a rare gem to go to. Open everyday is a big plus…read moretoo!

Prairie Street is a great place to go in Rockford! Whether for a nice Dinner,…read more Shareable's, or enjoying the Deck - You'll always meet a friend in there!,

Everyone Deserves a second Chance…read more I visited PSB on my lunch because they have a Plant based Gyro and that in itself is very difficult to find. They were steady for lunch but not nearly as busy as I expected at 1230 on a Friday. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was very nice. She was very polite and attentive. I ordered the one thing I came for (obviously), and was surprised by how quickly It was ready. Something I appreciated as I was on lunch at work, so I had limited time to begin with. The Gyro was delicious! I got their pickled onions on the side as I wasn't sure how strong they'd be. They were actually very good and an excellent compliment to the gyro itself. The Gyro was served with Potato Wedges. These I could have done without, they differed in size so the cook was drastically different depending on which one you got. The small ones were almost over done and the large ones weren't cooked enough. The Sandwich was definitely the highlight of my meal. This place is so cool, Such a beautiful building with amazing outdoor seating. My other complaint is the price. $20+ for a sandwich (after tax) is outrageous. I am very happy to have tried it, It was delicious. I most likely won't go back for that sandwich though. Too many options around at a fraction of the price. This place definitely deserves to be tried by everyone. They are one of the best spots in all of Rockford.

The atmosphere was very laid back the owners made you feel very welcome, not to mention the drinks…read morewere amazing and the pizza was pretty good too. Definitely will go back for more delicious drinks.

What a great place! We had noticed this as we drove by on our way to the Music on the Rock every…read moreWednesday at the Burpee Museum, and when we finished walking through the Rockford City Market on Friday, we decided we had to stop it. Ambiance wise, you have brick combined with stone, interesting tables and chairs, a blacked out ceiling with very nice lighting - this place is stylin! We walked in, selected a seat, and were greeted and promptly ordered. My wife had their regular daiquiri, and I had their Bomb Cherry version. Both were perfectly chilled and were very good. We'd eaten at the City Market, and regretted that because we didn't know that they also have food. Beef sandwiches, pizza, and other stuff. We're going back for a full experience in the near future! FIND this place. If you like daiquiris, this is for you.

Javier has turned this place into a first class bar/restaurant. City Market has never been the same…read moresince Javier has introduced an outstanding Mexican Menu during The City Market venue. During the day from 11: 00 A.M. to 3: 00 P.M. this is the place to go and have lunch. A first class menu, great prices, great food and they are not stingy with the portions. On Friday they have the best Fish Fry and Fried Shrimp dinner that any of the social clubs in town can't even come close to as far as price, quality and size of the portions. Come on in and have Erica show you what a first class act she is and all of the rest of the beautiful bartenders that wait on folks at CJ's. Don't mind the skinny Old Troll that runs the place. He is the only detriment about CJ'S. Otherwise, I highly recommend a visit to CJ's Public House. Very friendly, inclusive and low key.

Forget this place. My friend and I watched an older male bartender serve every single person around…read moreus except for us. We patiently waited as maybe we thought he didn't see us. We were trying to give him the benefit of the doubt, but after waiting almost 30 minutes and continuously watching him ignore us as we had our money out, we grew frustrated and walked around to the other side of the bar. We still continued to get ignored, so we asked this very sweet young girl to get us a drink while we gave her our cash. Shocker.... the same older male bartender (that ignored us) served her right away. Imagine that? My friend and I have no idea why we were ignored. It left us very confused. But I can attest to this, that will be my last time ever going to CJ's. My family has owned a restaurant in Rockford for over 30 years, and I've never experienced such rude service at an establishment before.

When the Vibes are right, the vibes are right…read more My wife and I have been wanting to try this place out for awhile now and we finally made time to have lunch here. It was a beautiful day so we chose to sit on the rooftop. What a beautiful view of the city and the river. It was a little chilly with the wind but we endured because of the view. The restaurant itself was not super busy but definitely steady. Every single staff member we interacted with was so incredibly friendly. We felt very welcomed to be there. We shared their Imposter Sandwich (Tofu) and a large order of Tots with the Sauce Sampler. The sandwich was phenomenal! Crispy, flavorful, & large enough to share. Tots were also cooked perfectly and seasoned well. We both left VERY full. My Only complaints/criticism was that their sauces were mostly misses. We only liked 1 or two of the ones we tried. They also don't offer a sauce with any heat. I personally prefer super spicy and really wanted more spice with what was offered. Also as a vegetarian, I never understand how a Tofu sandwich can be significantly more expensive than regular meat sandwiches. That part is always frustrating to me knowing how cheap tofu is. I also do not run a restaurant and do not have intimate knowledge of the overhead cost of things so I am totally ignorant to that part. It just can feel "predatory" because it's the only option for people that dont eat meat. in closing, this place is Awesome! They have amazing food, an awesome location, great staff, and this place would be a good experience no matter the party you came with. I definitely recommend giving DIsco Chicken a try.

This place has a unique, fun atmosphere, and lots of different chicken choices. The layout is 3…read morestories and seating is a little tight but love that they have one of the only rooftop bars/dining areas in the city with a great view! Ordered one salad online and it said it would be ready around 6:25, but wasn't ready until 6:40. I was bummed at wasting 15 minutes waiting inside, especially since my order was small, so I wish their estimates and online ordering were better. I probably wouldn't recommend coming here if you're in a rush. Once I got the food, though, it was one of the best salads I've had in a long time (technically called the "Disco Greens"). It was delicious so I'm adding back a few stars for that. We'll give it another try soon, it might have just been an off night

Recommend the Seoul bites and rye Manhattan. Shout out to Anthony for barkeep of the year. Great…read morecocktail. Better service. Love the whole industrial recycled hotel from the sock monkey factory in Rockford Il. Always loved the hotel rebuild on the old manufacturing skeleton. Ambiance - industrial chic. That's my jam.

From the owner: Culinary Underground is a neighborhood kitchen where Rockford’s past collides with modern flavor…read more We make food that’s thoughtful, unpretentious, and a little bit rebellious — handcrafted plates meant to be shared, paired with craft cocktails and local brews. The room itself is part gallery, part playground: murals, vintage photographs, games, and neon that invite you to linger and laugh. We’re here for locals, late-night diners, and anyone who believes great hospitality should be colorful, creative, and a little loud.