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- OTOpenTable DinerWisconsin •1 review5.0Dined todayThank you for going above and beyond for our anniversaryMore infoFranchesco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rockford•4.8
- DCDeborahC1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent date night stop. Excellent staff. No wait.More infoRock River Bar & GrillPrice: Very Expensive• American• Rockford•4.6
- TFThomasFvipTampa / Central Florida West •9 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 20, 2023Nice menu options. Food was very good as was the service.More infoFresco at the GardensPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Rockford•4.7
- Ddthomas1969Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews5.0Dined on Aug 18, 2023One of the best menus on East State Street! Their limited menu is delicious, too!More infoMidway BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rockford•4.2
- DKDickKathyChicago / Illinois •32 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 30, 2023Great service with a very good server, polite and friendly.More infoRed Lobster - RockfordPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Rockford•4.1
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Discover Rockford
Looking for the perfect place to dine out in Rockford? You won’t be disappointed with the wide range of restaurants available. Rockford is a bustling suburban community that is home to the popular Discovery Center museum. The town is also well known for its American fare and popular local restaurants featuring an impressive selection of steaks and burgers made from Midwest beef. Seafood dishes at local cafes feature menu options with ingredients sourced from the local lake, including oysters on the half shell. Chicago-style pizza, as well as meat and vegetarian Italian dishes, are found in truly charming restaurants throughout the area. Visit their unique Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum and then try some Swedish or other Scandinavian cuisines to wrap up the day.
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Child friendly restaurants in Rockford include Fresco at the Gardens, Rock River Bar & Grill and Franchesco's