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Rock River Bar & Grill, Rockford, IL

Rock River Bar & Grill

4.4
4.4
63 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Rock River Bar & Grill provides an upscale dining experience where you can indulge in a USDA prime steak and more.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

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What 63 people are saying

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We were here for the dueling pianos night and had dinner. Steak was excellent as was the seafood pasta. The dueling pianos was fun. This is a temporary situation so I’m hoping when the casino moves to the new location the Rock City Bar & Grill gets its own space separate from the casino floor. Otherwise it was a fun experience with good food.
  2. MarisaO

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service1ambience3
    Service could have been better. The booth we had had no view of the dueling pianos. The reason we went.
  3. susand

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alway enjoy the prime rib dinner , also the salads are delicious.
  4. TeresaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The bone in ribeye is my favorite. Start of with a Cesar salad, dinner bread, and steak and loaded baked potato. Always cooked perfect. Friendly wait staff and great bar tenders! Highly recommend!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great except the drink were a bit watered down.
  6. KellyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can't say enough about the surf and turf. One of the top filets I have ever had. The lobster was amazing. I had the mac and cheese (Yummy) and my husband had the asparagus. He said it was delicious. We had a wonderful date night.
  7. JillB

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and server was awesome! Waiting for a table with a reservation was annoying. Second time we had to wait.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    I enjoy the prime rib dinner and the value is definitely a great price I just wish the food was hotter when it came out
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal and experience. The staff was awesome. The carrot cake is delicious. Tom and Jessica was very attentive. Chef Tino even came by to check in on us on a very busy night.
  10. LisaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I go here once a week most weeks. The filet mignon and clams appetizer are fantastic. My friend is more into trying different things. Every dish he has had he liked. He loves the tiramisu. I love the cheesecake. Not too noisy- we talk nonstop while we are there and have no trouble hearing each other. Staff is friendly. Unity points can be used so we pay for alcohol( if we drink )& tips.
  11. Rndoman68

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was great but need maybe a few more starters and a few more main dishes to choose from
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great prime rib for the price. The pretzel buns are awesome, ask for extra butter
  13. AlyshaM

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    The Al gratin potatoes had no flavor and some pieces where hard. Steak was juicy but I would of liked mine grilled but wasn’t offered
  14. Rich

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    I'm 6'3", chairs where very low and uncomfortable. Staff was great!!
  15. mykidzrock01

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    I wasn’t impressed we got 3pieces of asparagus figured we’d get a few more then that. Prime rib was a nice size though and the price was right. The potatoes look like they were slapped on the plate. It was cold
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great! Food was excellent. Dinner was delicious 👍
  17. MacroMike

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    current location is too noisy ... food normally excellent as well as service. Wife had to send her prime rib back this week as not cooked as ordered. 1st time we had that happen. Have been going every Thursday night since I first took her there for her birthday on Feb 3rd. Service and food was slow for some reason last night and it was at the same 5:30 time slot as previous weeks so did not buy waitress excuse that this was the busiest tme as the reason the wait to order and then to get the food was excessive
  18. JohnR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    This evening featured an italian menu. We ordered two entrees from this menu plus a salad. Questioned the waitress about dressing on the salad after it was served and ahe said it had the dressing already on it. It did not and we had to ask her for dressing a few minutes later when we discovered it was dry. I was only drinking water & she could not keep my glass filled. Overall pretty weak service but the food was good. Italian menu had much better value than normal menu. Probably wouldn’t eat here if it was not for the casino.
  19. DanK

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Prime Rib Special! We will definitely be coming back.
  20. GaryP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Prime rib special was delicious and I’ve never had better clam chowder soup! Will back again soon.
  21. JillB

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Made a reservation, but we had to wait about 15 minutes longer.
  22. Jaejae

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience2
    We went to try the prime rib for $9.99 I had eaten at the other restaurant/bar in the casino and the food was excellent so I thought prime rib for $9.99 this is going to be excellent. Boy was I wrong... it takes a long time for them to make the food... at least 30 to 45 minutes the prime rib is the worst cut of prime rib I've ever seen anywhere it was literally 50% fat and the rest of it was pretty damn chewy.. you get like three or four little pieces of asparagus that have been cooked so long they're shriveled into nothing.... and I thought it was going to be some Gourmet macaroni and cheese no they just stuck a bunch of noodles in a pan with a bunch of butter and some cheese and called it good all I could taste was butter and grease... I also tried their scalloped potatoes they were still kind of raw... the bread that they brought to the table before the food was cold... I mean for half the price that I spent I could have went and had a ribeye with a baked potato all the fixings and nice fresh bread before the meal.... we just had water with our meal and we spent like 75 $80 between two people with the discount. I would say save your money play some slot machines and then go over to Texas Roadhouse and have a nice steak..lol I really hope they fix this quality before the main casino opens as they won't have anybody eating there.
  23. MacroMike

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Prime rib is great. The value is great although one pays for it if you gamble before or after the meal. The service is usually great as well. The noise level in the present location is the one downside to the current dining experience. The piece of prime rib I got this week had the least excess fat of any piece in the last 3 months. We ordered the cheesecake for desert which is also incredible.
  24. HaileyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server is amazing! I believe her name is Gerilynn
  25. Rndoman68

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We ordered 2 surf and turf meals the steak was delicious but the lobsters were charred and the lobsters had that burnt taste with every bite but all in all service was excellent and place looked great…
  26. BarbG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience for the price. Great service and friendly
  27. LinnC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Prime rib was great. Asparagus cooked to perfection. The potatoes were a bit hard, could have been cooked more. They were also on the cold side. The wait staff was wonderful and very pleasant. Will recommend friends and family.
  28. Todd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I both really love the prime rib special.
  29. MarkL

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The Prime Rib special for $9.99 was totally worth it. All of the waite staff were very nice.
  30. MacroMike

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Prime Rib excellent except about 20% fat level but last week was over 30%. Back this week to only 3 stalks of asparagus. We did as expected and lost some money after we ate so you made up for the low cost. Looking forward to a quieter dining area once the new casino is built
  31. LuAnnL

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The food was delicious!!! I had the Brie with Apples, Smoked Salmon and Eggs-1-5. Service was very slow and the live band was a little loud, but overall, it was an enjoyable brunch.
  32. MiliP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    We had a great server, but our food was very very cold. When the hostess took my food to go exchange it for hot food, she dropped a fork on my shirt leaving a grease stain. I tried to get it out but it would not come out. Here’s hoping that it’ll wash out today. If our food had been hot, this would’ve been a 9 out of 10.
  33. Dorkmon

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food at a great price. Try the prime rib, it's worth it.
  34. AngelaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Prime Rib Special. Great food, great service, great value and great atmosphere. I highly recommend.
  35. MacroMike

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Prime rib was over 30% fat, Know the price is great but do not expect that huge a chunk of fat on one corner. Ordered 3 dinners ... One for my wife, one for me, and one to eat part of the prime rib and asparagus from and maybe bring some home for lunch next day. Brought home the piece from one after cutting off the fat and weighed it the next day. It was less than 7 oz hence the more than 30% fat. Have been coming every Thursday night with my wife since Feb 3rd and this was by far the worse. Did at least get more than 3 tiny stalks of aparagus. I ordered 2 seperate meals for myself yet the waiter decided to bring it as one huge slice with tons of fact, one serving of aparagus and one large service of potatoes. When I mentioned it too it, he took it to the kitchen and brought me back the same plate with I am sure was the same cut of meat sliced in half lengthwise. Have not yet made a reservation for next Thursday because of this experience. Our Thursday night date night may be elsewhere
  36. ChrisB

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything on the menu is fantastic! Filet is my favorite. You can’t go wrong.
  37. PatriciaN

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waiter was very friendly and provided fast service. We had the prime rib special. The food was wonderful and cooked perfectly. We had reservations and arrived 15 minutes early and were seated right away! Great experience!
  38. MacroMike

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very good food for the price. Thursday has become our date night for the prime rib special. Hoping to see the mashed potatoes again. Had them once and excellent. Getting a bit tired of scalloped. The slice of meat this week was the best of several we have had in terms of quantity of meat versus quantity of fat and gristle. Will be glad when new casino is open and we can eat and visit with each other away from all the casino floor noise
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Food temperature was barely warm, prime rib, asparagus, and potatoes. Service was great though. Value was great also, just wished it was hot. If all the food comes out at that temperature, then no way would I return for there main menu and pay those prices.
  40. BlaiseH

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service excellent. Food very good. Enjoyed the warm rolls and butter. Staff very attentive. Will return often.

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Rock River Bar & Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Rock River Bar & Grill

610 N Bell School Rd, Rockford, IL 61107-5202

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Rockford

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–1:45 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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