Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Rockford

2 restaurant menus in Rockford, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Prairie Street Brewing Co.
Prairie Street Brewing Co.
89/100 (893 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Asian
Pub
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Chinese
German
Gastropub
Brew Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pesto
Salad
Salmon Burger
Fish
Wings
Fried Cheese Curds
Fish 'N Chips
Pork
Salmon
Poutine
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries
Reuben with Sweet Potato Fries
Tapas
Sandwiches
Baja-Style Shrimp Tacos
Fish Taco
Burger
Beer & Cheese Pairing Flight
Tacos
Grilled cheese
English Pub Ale
Hamburgers
Rockford Quesadilla
Drunken Cuban Melt
Hummus
Not so Irish Egg Rolls
Nachos
Octoberfest Amber
Poutine
Screw City Light
Pretzel
Rueben Egg Rolls
Pasta
Craft Beer
Sit down
Asian
American
Chinese
German
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our group all decided to sit outside on their downstairs patio for an awesome view of the river and the downtown skyline. We enjoyed the atmosphere..."
Shayn Luinstra
"Great atmosphere, excellent beer choices and have had many different ones all great. But I like beer so if you like beer you have to go try them...."
Beth Svartoien
"Love this place! Great food and beer. Had my daughter's wedding party at the dockside tap and the service was great!..."
Lisa Sparks
"The atmosphere is like non-other in Rockford both in the brewery and the downstairs bar. The food and beer are very good especially the pretzels,..."
Sam Hughes
"Absolutely loved our first experience here. We tried a flight of house brewed beer. Thoroughly enjoyed all of them. My salmon patty was amazing!!! We..."
Anna Daniels Wahl
"The spicy crispy chicken is a life changing experience. That dash of honey haunts me. I only eat here once every 6 months or so, but that sandwich is..."
Alex McCune
"I love what the ownership has done to make the place a true landmark in the Rockford area. It is definitely on the short list of places you must take..."
Greg Appelgren
"The Korean Walking Tacos are worth a trip back and Josie is the best server I have ever..."
Chris Brodnicki
"We came here for lunch today and just loved the place. The old building is just beautiful inside. We were greeted and seated promptly. The staff were..."
Jane kinney
"Food was good tasting. Pulled pork was a little rubbery. We had the 420 bowls for our entrees, and although the flavors were good and you could tell..."
Nightmare Veronica
"Well Hello Rockford😁 Just had lunch with the Family at the Prairie Street Brewing Co. and wanted to share my experience with you All. They have..."
Preaches Angel
"The Rueben egg rolls are a yummy appetizer and the Irish smoked salmon was a unique dish with a lot of flavor! I recommend trying both of them. Our..."
Stacy Franzen
"I had recently purchased a “Ultimate Weekend Escapes” magazine and one of the places to visit was Rockford! The article mentioned many places to..."
Ryan Sutter
"Had my rehearsal dinner here a few months ago! Such a great experience. The service and attention given exceeded my expectations! I got so many..."
Lily Mata
"Always a great choice. A lot of options for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. I have found a favorite in the Tofu Poke Bowl (see the photo)...."
Emily Dykstra
"Great spot for lunch. Their beer included a variety of beer styles and the menu has great starters and good options for everyone. The giant pretzel..."
Morgan Nelson
Irish Rose Saloon
Irish Rose Saloon
82/100 (883 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Irish
American
Pub
Gastropub
Pub
American
Irish
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Drinks
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Burger
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Salmon
Sit down
American
Pub
Irish
Gastropub
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"So I won a brunch and today and I am glad I stopped by with friends to try out the bacon and have a great brunch. We thought the Full Irish..."
Amy Heilman
"The best of the best. Everything from the decor to the music and especially the food. Reasonable price and friendly..."
Jill Lillie
"I just love The Irish Rose . Everything is prepared fresh & without preservatives & surverd to you proudly by friendly & knowledgeable servers...."
Jon Paul Agustsson
"Decided to go on an adventure yesterday, ended up in Rockford at the japanese gardens then stopped at this little gem on the way back home! As soon..."
Melissa Poulos
"Breakfast was amazing, Irish Coffee topped it off & the service was wonderful! It is a must on the list of top places to be in..."
Blake Hall
"We all had the delicious crimini pasta with chicken - perfectly prepared. I love the variety, and freshness, of offerings - especially of fish. They..."
Lynn Rode
"My husband and I just got married yesterday. The Irish Rose is where we had our first date, and so this place is amazingly special to us. We decided..."
Kelsey Leng
"Thank you Mike and staff for a wonderful mixed grill treat. The lamb chops were out of this world as was the chicken and bangers. Loved the raspberry..."
Diane Lawe
"We absolutely love this place .. not just now, but since we first ate here in the 80's! Thanks for always keeping it..."
Lori Lynn Beach-Grass
"The Irish Rose is one of my favorite restaurants in Rockford. Wonderful ambiance. Delicious food made from scratch with vegetarian selections. Good..."
Terry Zarbock
"This was very good. I enjoyed my free meal for two with my fiance & daughter. I had the salmon & it was cooked perfectly. Too bad u were sold out of..."
Kailee Jackson
"The food was excellent and our service was fantastic! It did take a while to get the food, but everything was made fresh. That being said: this may..."
Holly Malik
"I absolutely love this place, I found it on Google and we were in Rockford from out of town. I'm so glad we went here. First off the waitstaff was so..."
S. Stokes (Shani)
"I will say it was extremely busy, but it was a Friday night. The drinks took a hair longer than I would have anticipated but they were worth the..."
Zaih Jade
"This is a very nice nostalgic place to eat. The burgers are phenomenal and done just right. Highly..."
Joshua Hurliman
"Everything was delicious! We had steaks and they were so good they melted in our mouths. Even the soup was homemade! Great selection of beer..."
Diane Monson
"Decided to try something new for my birthday dinner. It's late, but the site shows they are open till 1130, so figured no problem. Check the website..."
BeeGiggles Entertainment
"Always has been and always will be my favorite restaurant in town! I love being able to count on a healthy and fresh meal from the Rose, but the best..."
Susan Belles
"We always love going here! Their seafood has always tasted fresh. And their special salad dressing is phenomenal!! And their chocolate mouse just..."
Hannah P