Fozzy&#x27;s

We have a history here as it was the place of our 1st date. But tbh the food is priced a little…read morehigh for mediocre food. We always joke bc nothing here is outstanding but we probably will always be customers bc it's the place our story started

Aero is a wonderful locally owned restaurant. They change their menu frequently, have some out door…read moreseating and have some nice specialty drinks. I loved the quesadilla burger they use to have.

Visit us to enjoy the best comfort food and craft beverages in town.

The best wings

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Delicious Mac & Cheese

The Detour

4.3(36 reviews)

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We ordered a couple of beers decided to split the grilled chicken clog with onion rings and ordered…read morea side of fried pickles with ranch The food is actually very good here The service is OK and the ambience is decent too. It's a really long bar. There's plenty of tables to sit. There's a game room in the back will be back.

Mystery shot was fun. My husband had the brown ale and I had Capital red ale, really good…read more Nice local place! For lunch, the Detour Brat, spicy cheese curds and home made fries, all were yummy!! Suzanne was friendly, efficient and made us feel like regulars. Not a dive at all just a nice place for a drink and good food.

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Chicken salad wrap

Jax Pub

3.2(59 reviews)

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Amazing food and great times with old friends, sharing stories from our past. Unfortunately no pics…read moreto share, but highly recommended

Below-average service and even worse food. Everything tasted overcooked and bitter, which often…read morepoints to old or poorly maintained fryer oil. The wait time was also unacceptable, especially considering the restaurant was only about 15% full. Overall, a very disappointing experience that fell well short of expectations.

Front of restaurant

Blackened cod dinner

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Fried cod

Trop Club

4.7(19 reviews)

0.0 mi

The service was right on the drinks were refreshing and the food was just what we expected. Will…read moredefinitely be back!

Don't let the exterior fool ya, this place is a gem. Great service and food- cannot go wrong! Tator…read moretots and cheese curds were very good! The horseshoe was yummy, but buckle up because the servings were huge (easily enough for two). Totally recommend!

Bloody Mary

Blue Hawaiian at the Bar

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Ribeye Philly Cheesesteak

Tavern On Clark

4.0(365 reviews)

3.4 mi

Food was very good. My buddies loved the turkey sandwiches, turkey, sliced, very thin and piled…read morehigh! I had a BLT, which is not on the dinner menu, but BRAD had them make one for me anyway. And by the way, BRAD provided awesome service! Fried bacon appetizer is an absolute must!! comes with chocolate sauce! Everybody loved the sidewinder fries!!! Nice family restaurant atmosphere, wasn't too loud, we could all hear each other speak.

A group of neighbors (6 people) had dinner at Tavern on Clark, and we were fortunate to have Julia…read moreas our server. She exceeded our expectations in every way. She was warm, attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the evening. She handled our group with ease, anticipated our needs, and made us all feel welcome. Outstanding service like Julia's is what turns a good meal into a great experience. Thank you, Julia--we'll definitely be back! The food was every bit as impressive as the service. Everything our group ordered was prepared well and served hot. The burgers were cooked exactly as requested and were absolutely delicious. I chose the grilled chicken with vegetables instead of fries--a healthier option--and it was tender, flavorful, and satisfying. One person in our party ordered the sturgeon special and couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was. Then came the dessert tray...wow! There were so many tempting choices that it was hard to decide. I had the berry layered cake, which was moist, flavorful, and the perfect finish to the meal. Another person chose the cheesecake, and the generous slice was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Great food, generous portions, outstanding desserts, and exceptional service from Julia made this a great evening. We look forward to coming back!

Restaurant interior.

There's something special about a perfectly cooked Porterhouse. Our 20 oz. center cut Certified Angus Beef® Porterhouse.

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SHORT RIB

GreenFire Restaurant Bar & Bakery

3.9(881 reviews)

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It was our first time dining there. The service was wonderful. We made reservations and we were…read moreseating on time. The food was great. So many choices for dessert. The waitress was very attentive but not too much. Definitely would recommend and we will be going back.

Excellent service and food as always. There is something for every member in my family with…read morespecial dietary needs so we love coming to GreenFire. We enjoyed appetizers, cocktails and a variety of delicious main entrees. Everything exceeded our expectations and tasted amazing.

Cowboy bone in rib eye

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Wood fire pizzas!

Murphy's Pub and Grill

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Jas was SO amazing and really made Murphys the most amazing experience and will definitely be going…read moreback! Always a good vibe and staff are so welcoming and drinks are yummy

First, our server (Ava) was brilliant. It was packed for St. Patrick's Day and she was doing her…read morebest. Now for the rest of the service: The young man who took our name and led us to our table - he said he just needed to bus it and wipe it off. He bussed it and said he would be right back to wipe it off. Never saw him again. We got tired of waiting and finally sat down. I ordered a philly cheesesteak and asked for a different cheese, which Ava said was no problem. When it came out (by a food runner), it didn't have the cheese that was requested. The food runner said he would go back and ask the kitchen, and once again - we never saw him after that. I finally just ate it as is because I was hungry! Ava apologized several times and even said how she spoke to the kitchen herself when placing the order. It really put a damper on the night for me. :(

Great choices!!

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Scoreboard Lounge

2.8(17 reviews)

3.5 mi

This place is living on its reputation. We haven't lived in Rockford for years. It hasn't changed…read moreat all and that's bad. It's run down. It looks pretty bleak when you walk in. As to the food, once again it's unchanged. I ordered the salad bar and my wife had the prime rib sandwich. The salad bar is legit but it's not on the Scoreboard menu and it's $17 these days. My wife's sandwich had lots of onion and mushrooms filler. The upgraded onion strings were good though. We used to love the place but now it's just okay at best. Too bad.

I can't believe the cheapness of the food I was served today. I order a steak sandwich on hoagie…read moreroll for 14.99. description was that it had onions, red peppers and American cheese. The steak was terribly greasy, really small not even bite sized pieces. Then, the kicker was, they used Kraft processed slice. Technically classified as cheese, but not on. $15 sandwich! That is grilled cheese at home cheese, not eating out cheese! I couldn't even finish my sandwich due to the greasiness of the meat pieces mixed with the melting blob of chemical 'cheese'. I don't eat out nearly as often as I did a year or two ago, it's just getting too expensive. So when I do, I only spend my money on places with really good food. It will be a long time until I go to Scoreboard again! Not with my hard-earned dollars!

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12" pepperoni pizza

The Parlor

3.7(3 reviews)

0.7 mi

Very rude staff!! Esp the older lady with glasses. Claim I had a "fake ID" because I looked younger…read morethan my age even though I was there with my husband. Will NOT be returning! I suggest if you look younger than your age (even if you're legal) not to go here. Not worth the trouble or hostile environment while trying to game!

I injoy going at this casino all the workers are very friendly I been to a lot of casino and this…read moreis one of the best the food is great if you want to go to a nice casino this is the best

The Parlor

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Bar area.

The Goat Pub and Grill

4.0(3 reviews)

4.8 mi

Good food. Better service. Not from around here so it was nice to come in here and treated well and…read morequickly despite a fryer issue.

Great food, service and very pet friendly. The burger and steak and cheese sandwich is really good…read moreand tasty!

Shrimp tacos on corn tortillas

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Abagayle S.

4 years ago

Went here for me and my friends 23 birthday to get drinks. Noticed a regular from my old job. Terry, we heard many stories when we started... they were not good. He would follow girls home find them walking to there cars to talk. Me and my friend told him we were underage due to the fact he was creepy. Again it is not a 50 year old man's business how old we are. He told to bartenders he knew us and we were underage. Every single one of us had valid ids presenting that we were all of age! They then basically stopped serving us and basically did not want to serve our 26 year old friend. If it was that big of a deal why did they serve us in the first place! read more

Simran V.

9 months ago

Food, atmosphere, and service was a 10/10 will definitely be back. The server was very tentative and read us the daily specials along with some cool upcoming things at the bar this week. i ended up getting the birria quesadilla and it was absolutely phenomenal. It was seasoned to perfection and nice and hot, our server was the one that actually recommended it and boy was she right. I can't wait to come back to fozzys and I will definitely be telling my friends and family about this awesome bar. read more

Keith A.

3 years ago

I ordered the dynamite shrimp skewers they came on a white plate basically grilled shrimp with a combination hot sauce poured over it no slaw or anything else terrible taste waste of money terrible presentation I don't think whoever prepared this knew what they were doing so I would suggest you go over to Garrett's and Order theirs maybe you will see the difference in what I'm talking about it was night and day read more

Monica S.

9 months ago

Fozzys was awesome to visit. They were able to get many different games playing on the tvs. the food was amazing and the staff was fast and accommodating. I will definitely be returning. I tried the Buffalo chicken egg rolls and I can say they truly are addicting The light up bar top is an awesome addition to the bar as well. The Happy hour specials were pretty awesome got my beer for 50% off read more

Stacy C.

7 years ago

Looks really cool inside but can't judge a book by its cover. Food is pricey for what it is. Bartenders seem irritated when people come in and I heard them bad mouthing patrons and staff. That being said the wait staff is GREAT. Brittany and Cass are awesome. Maybe the owners should make them bartenders and drop their shitty bartenders. read more

Robert W.

2 months ago

Years have taken their toll on this place. Food used to be excellent after they first opened. Now even the burgers are bland. The wife ordered a chicken sandwich "Your Way" and the meat was old an tough to chew. Bar service is OK if you like dealing with petulant, TikTok bartenders. Time to move on. read more

Webdi F.

1 year ago

The food was fantastic! The smiling staff is phenomenal! Such a fun and happy atmosphere! Fozzy's also has daily food and drink specials going on every day. Great place to throw a party in their back room. No doubt about it, Fozzy's Bar $ Grill is my #1 pick in the Loves Park area! A definite must! read more

Joe R.

4 months ago

They know how to suck the air out of positive vibe. My co worker said to avoid them, they are for profit over the health of people since they thought they were rebellious to remain open during covid. Cool dude...so avant garde! So original. Edit: Lay off the orange self tanner...barf. read more

Andrea H.

5 years ago

Supports fascists. Unmasked and unvaxxed. Not an ideal place for anyone except those that want to be little Trumps and discuss Q related info. Probably spreading COVID through our community due to personal political values. Avoid. Don't pay the trolls for sub par food. read more

Ryah

9 months ago

best wings ever. need to be back tomorrow everyone was so kind, hospitable, and charming I enjoyed how loving, polite, and kind everyone is there! Will definitely be buying more wings and buffalo wontons in loves park at Fozzy's! Sincerely, Ryah Katz read more

Cassandra D.

9 months ago

Fozzy's is an awesome place to dine! Food is fantastic and fresh. Lots of things made in house including thier great egg rolls. The restaurant is clean and cool with a light up bar top. And the service there is always great! read more

Jason A.

6 years ago

Amazing food, great atmosphere, and absolutely thrilled this establishment is leading the charge against our tyrannical government and haphazard department of public health. read more

James S.

8 months ago

Great get away spot to relax and enjoy drinks, food and atmosphere is calm and joyful chatting with staff, I love seeing Valerie there, great customer service. read more

Charli B.

9 months ago

Super fun, family friendly bar and restaurant! Food is spot on, best boneless wings I've ever had! Everyone is always so attentive and kind :) 11/10 reccomend read more

Leia N.

9 months ago

I went to Fozzy's and had the shrimp tacos. They were great with the mango slaw! All of the staff were friendly and attentive! Great relaxed atmosphere :) read more

Mandy L.

3 years ago

Excellent food and service by bartender. We loved the fresh menu and Buffalo Egg Rolls are so good with the sauce. Sign up for the app to get points read more

Jake L.

3 years ago

chicken Mac...... ..... that is all..... I would have stopped there but yelp needs 85 or more characters so hoooooooplaaaaa ya da ya da ....... read more

Esmeralda A.

9 months ago

Food and service is always great. I love their boneless wings and smash burger! can't wait to go back

Tohmi S.

2 years ago

The GM is about 15 years old. Rude, unprofessional and a liar. Very discriminatory place.

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