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- AAustinWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe celebrated my wife’s birthday with a 3 other couples and had an amazing experience. From the start to finish everything was absolutely perfect! Special thanks to the owners and staff for taking such great care of us! They really went above and beyond! I can’t recommend this place enough, we are already planning our next visit.More infoFranchesco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rockford•4.7
- MMelissaChicago / Illinois •15 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoOur server, James was very good at getting our orders. We did not have a long wait time to receive our meals and the food was delicious. More infoTower Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rockford•3.5
- LLuannChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoEverything from booking the food the service was excellent who highly recommend doing this to anyone and would totally do this again. The service was excellent our server couldn’t been any better!!!More infoThe Top Rooftop Bar & LoungePrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Rockford•4.4
- DKDickKathyChicago / Illinois •38 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 30, 2023Great service with a very good server, polite and friendly.More infoRed Lobster - RockfordPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Rockford•4
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From cheap diners to gather with friends to romantic fine dining experiences, Rockford provides all sorts of places to eat that will seamlessly fit your lifestyle. Inexpensive dining options range from burgers and ice cream to local brews and bakeries. Grab a burger and some hot wings for a money-saving meal that won't sacrifice quality. Looking for a nice microbrew pub? The many of the bars here serve craft brews and locally sourced specialties. If you're on a hot date, try one of the upscale American restaurants in town. Beef tenderloin with cheese curds is a must-have in Rockford.
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Child friendly restaurants in Rockford include The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Fresco at the Gardens and Tower Kitchen & Bar
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