The food is delicious, the place is very clean, and the staff is friendly. Plus, their drink menu…read moreis great!

I'm bummed we didn't have a great time, as based on the reviews we had much hoped for a fun night…read moreout in Rockford. We were only in town for 2 days so we chose our restaurants carefully. Two things we didn't like about Ernie's: the lack of vegetarian option on the menu and the level of noise. I got the chicken salad and skipped the chicken, but I didn't see any other entrees that were vegetarian. The other thing that made it tricky was a whole restaurant trivia night event happening that we didn't know about. There was no indication. Just after placing our orders, the emcee came out with a microphone and shouted for the next 30 minutes. Disney trivia, I think. Or something about cartoons or old movies with bears. I'm not sure. We couldn't hear each other speak. I startled every time he shouted questions or answers. I had to cover my ears. It was rough! We asked the server if she could ask him to lower the setting on the mic, or at least stop shouting into it, but she said that wasn't possible. So we super quickly ate half our meals and left as soon as we could. Drinks were good though. I got a mango cider, a really unique flavor that was crisp and delicious. That was the best part of our short visit to a very noisy Ernie's in Rockford.

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!

WOW!!! Mea was by far the most amazing server I have ever encountered. She brought me what I needed…read morebefore I even had to ask. Drink was always full. I'm going to make sure I come back just to have her service again.

Mea was the best server I have EVER had. I would go back just because of her attentiveness and…read morekindness to me and my friend.

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.

It was good! Reasonably priced, ample portions, I'm coming back for sure. It was one of the only…read moreoptions in Rockford to eat something quick near the Sports Factory. Seating was tight and they seemed crowded during the Tuesday lunchtime hour. Quick service. Got the Drop It Like It's Hot sandwich- crispy outside, hot steaming juicy chicken. Fries were good. Tenders were big. Down to come here again to try out the other sandwiches.

Food was absolutely on point. I enjoyed the Fall menu Pork Shank my wife Sesame chicken…read more Portions were large almost a 2 person per meal split. Everything was prepared well and you can tellthoughtbisnputbinto dishes. The menu itself feels a little disjointed but the restaurant is newer. Cocktail menu: Decently thought out very prohibition cocktail rooted. Classics and the riffs made it fun and a super easy low maintenence cocktail menu. I enjoyed the mezcal cocktail I believe it was called bring on the funk. Wine list is also very well thought out and not cookie cutter at all. Service: 4.5 star our waiter did make suggestions and was polite a bit too cheeky for the vibe. But overall well versed. What I wasn't a fan of. The phrase: We do things a bit different and let me show you. When in fact the menu pretty much clearly states it. It kind of gives regular diners the ick..

The service was terrific, and the ambiance is good. When I walked in, I thought it would be a good…read moreplace for a date night. Based on the dim lighting and the moody decor. Unfortunatley, the menu and food were not great. My party was not happy. Orange Chicken - plentiful portion, but dry as a bone. Two in my party had this and said the same thing. Margherita Pizza - Woodfired pizza: I get that it's supposed to be crisp and charred a little, but this was so overdone, my collegue said it tasted like it sat directly in the fire for 20 minutes. Mushroom Tart - This was my meal. There was too much of the dry pastry in the outside and not enough spinach on the inside. Bland tasting. Wagyu Steak - Two in my party had this. The flavoring and overall taste were decent, but it was tiny. Certainly not worth $52. The side dishes were small portions too. I took people here for a business dinner. It was my first time here, but I chose it because of the reviews and we wanted to go somewhere we hadn't been before. I was embarrassed. It's too bad, because the location is good, and again, the service was fantastic. I see that the menu changes seasonally, but given the fact that our of six people in my party, not one of us liked our meal, I won't be back.

We stopped by Hard Rock Cafe after a wedding ceremony to grab a quick bite and check out the…read morecasino. I loved all the decor and memorabilia they had everywhere! So much cool stuff to look at. We ordered the nachos and they were sooo good! I love me some nachos, so I was definitely happy with our choice lol. Our waitress was super nice and gave us some recommendations too! I swear she could tell we were in a bit of a rush without us even saying anything. We didn't want to be those people rushing anyone, but she was so quick and attentive, which we really appreciated! Thankfully it wasn't too busy when we went. Overall, a great little stop and I'd definitely come back!

As Hard Rock Cafes go, this is one of the very best. The food quality was amazing, the service…read moregiven by Mary Ann was awesome and the atmosphere was exactly what you expect from a HRC. Of particular note, the fish and chips was delicious and I would definitely recommend 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

Great place for either food or drink. The bartenders are always top notch. The food is great - I…read morelove the Patty Melt sandwich but have tried the salads and other burgers. It's quiet enough that you can talk but you can also cheer during a game. Ashley is AWESOME also.

Boundaries consistently has some of the worst food, over several years now, that Ive had when…read moredining out. Its pretty amazing. Whether its an undercooked hamburger or an Italian beef with barely any meat, or this most recent meal; It got so bad before I swore off that I would only order the taco salad because I knew the kitchen didnt make it. The most recent bad meal involved a chicken sandwich with no seasoning whatsoever on the chicken. Like many such Boundaries, meals, it lay half-eaten on my plate as I paid the overpriced bill. Service is inconsistent, but generally pretty good. Overall this is a place to get a drink, skip the dining unless its Friday fish fry.