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    Ambiance

    4.6 (14 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    Jerk Chicken Alfredo

    Wow. Delicious Jerk Chicken Alfredo. One of the most authentic Jerk I've had, certainly the best since moving to Rockford. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would easily be a five star dinner... if not for the $$$ prices, the 20% service charge (there were only two of us) and a 3% credit card charge. This is NOT a high end restaurant but being kittycorner from Embassy Suites, it could be convention pricing? Take another half star for pushing four-tops against a wall and still trying to put four chairs at it, another half star for seating us at a (no excuse for having) wobbly table. If money is no object and you want some great food i have to recommend this place. I'll round up my rating and hope it's still open when i can afford to return.

    Wings, shrimp alfredo, mac and cheese

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    Sweet tea? We don’t make sweet tea

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    Thank you so much

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    3 years ago

    Great place for a date night. Vegan Alfredo was delicious, as well as the chicken Alfredo. Highly recommend stopping by!

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    3 years ago

    Great food, great service! Wonderful atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back! Thank you!

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    Chuc-a-Luc's Fish Market and Grill

    Chuc-a-Luc's Fish Market and Grill

    4.7
    (7 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    4.5-Star Review for Chuckalumps - Rockford, Illinois…read more My wife and I had an amazing time at Chuckalumps in Rockford, Illinois! We met up with family--a bunch of aunties, Trey, nieces, and everyone in between--and it turned into a great day filled with laughs, good food, and even better company. Here's what we tried: Fried Green Tomatoes - 8.5/10 Crispy, flavorful, and a great way to start the meal. Buffalo & Frog Leg Combo (custom meal) with cabbage and baked macaroni & cheese - Delicious! The custom meal was well worth it. Ribs & Fries - Tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. Stuffed Turkey Leg with their recommended macaroni and dressing - WOW! This was the star of the table. Packed with flavor and definitely something we'd order again. Overall, we give the food an 8.75 out of 10 and a well-deserved 1/2 (4.5 out of 5 stars). If you're looking for good comfort food, generous portions, and a place to enjoy with family and friends, Chuckalumps is definitely worth the trip. Baby... go check them out! You won't leave hungry! -- Mr. AATOTD & Mrs. AATOTD

    We had the soul food options of chicken and dressing with cranberry sauce, Mac and cheese, and bbq…read morerib tips. The chicken and dressing was good homemade, the tips were okay could have been better the meat was slightly tuff, as well the Mac and cheese needs more seasoning. Improving these elements the take out scores will improve.

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    Chic-a-Luc's Fish Market & Grill . 1104 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102. Cool !
    Great  Meaty Ribs Tips Dinner 20$Cash Only @ Chic-a-Luc's Fish Market & Grill . 1104 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102. Cool !
    Great Meaty Ribs Tips Dinner 20$Cash Only @ Chic-a-Luc's Fish Market & Grill . 1104 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102. Cool !
    Chic-a-Luc's Fish Market & Grill . 1104 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102. Cool !

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    Chic-a-Luc's Fish Market & Grill . 1104 Elm St, Rockford, IL 61102. Cool !
    Smokehouse Barbecue

    Smokehouse Barbecue

    4.5
    (100 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    This five star review for this little family owned barbecue joint is pretty much dedicated to one…read moredelicious sandwich that they've been serving up for a number of years now. I'm talking about the Sho Boat. Plenty of reviews have already mentioned it, and even though I've had other items on their menu, and they've all been delicious, when you stop by Smokehouse Barbecue, you will notice two things... 1. There is typically a line. 2. 99% of the patrons are getting the Sho Boat. So much so that the woman behind the counter just points to people with her pen and says, "Sho Boat? How about you, Sho Boat?" The sandwich consists of perfectly seasoned chopped pork shoulder. Smoked daily on the pit outside on the back of the establishment. It's an awesome blend of juicy, meaty chucks of pork with just enough fat to pull it all together. It's then covered in a sweet and tangy homemade barbecue sauce on a nice crusty French roll and served with a side of fries, which are also drizzled in their signature sauce. The Yelp! reviews for this place mostly feature pictures of this sandwich, as you will see here in mine. There's not much else to say that hasn't already been written. Yes, it occupies a side space in a local Shell gas station. Yes, it is family run business by people who are absolutely lovely, super friendly, warm and inviting. Lastly, and most importantly, the sandwich is fantastic! The Food Network has got a TV show where all of the top chefs in America tell you about their favorite places and things to eat. The exact name escapes me, but if there were one of these famous chefs that was from Rockford, Illinois, there is no doubt they would be telling you about the this sandwich. It's that good. Again, their menu features more food besides the sandwich, although it is quite limited... But if delicious barbecue is your thing, and you don't mind waiting a minute or two, then this is a must have. Some of the reviews said this is cash only, however when we were there, they were taking a credit card. There is also ATM inside of the establishment. Smokehouse Barbecue isn't much to look at, but the people that work there know what they're doing, and it definitely shows! No frills... just one of the best sandwiches I've ever had served to you with a warm smile by wonderful people that care.

    I love the experience here because they treat eaters he like family and they have the best bbq in…read moremy opinion in all of Rockford , il and please trust me in my opinion anyone who is stopping at anywhere in IL should should eat here

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    Ribs with beans and creamy coleslaw
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    Menu as of July 30, 2025
    Johnnie Mae's Soul Food

    Johnnie Mae's Soul Food

    4.5
    (50 reviews)
    65.8 mi

    Had the pleasure of coming to this wonderful place with my cousins. The food was incredible. It's a…read moresmall restaurant with incredible flavors. They will soon be expanding the space to include a bar and more tables. I am from California, so I look forward to see what they do to the place when I get back. I ordered the Etoufee Egg Rolls, Wings, and Jambalaya. My cousin ordered a burger, and his son ordered the Mac and cheese. OMG - the egg rolls were incredible. It came with a roumalade that I think they need to bottle up and sell. It's the kinda sauce you'd want to put on everything. I liked the texture and flavor of the wrap and omg the flavors tasted like they were wrapped in love. Chloe, the owner, told us that the jambalaya ones are even better. I was already ordering the jambalaya so I opted for the etouffee to get a wider variety of flavors. I ordered the wings with the lemon pepper and buffalo seasoning. The combo was a little salty, but good. That roumalade with it was bombacious! The jambalaya won my heart. It gave me the warm fuzzies because it felt like a beautiful story unfolded with every bite. So many flavors to take your tastebuds on an incredible journey. Love that the food is cooked in beef tallow. You can taste it in the fries. The crispiness and omg - I miss the days before people cooked with vegetable oil. Looking forward to the day when I can come back again. PS- please bottle up that roumalade and sell it!

    Ordered takeout here at Johnnie Mae's and I was very pleased…read more The Cajun shrimp PoBoy was delicious with the perfect balance of shrimp, bun, and toppings. I don't think I've ever had a better one. The 1/2 order of jambalaya also excellent and properly spiced. My grandson enjoyed his chicken strips and fries. I also liked my Cajun fries and Jamaican cola. I look forward to returning here again soon to try some other tasty options on their menu, including red beans and rice, collard greens, oxtail, etc. The owners were very nice and the food was ready for pickup right on time. I will be back.

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