Made a reservation for Mother's Day as I wanted to treat my mom on her special day and I had not…read morehad a chance to visit this restaurant since moving back to the area. I knew it would be a busy day, hence the reservation. I understand things were likely hectic for all the workers and I do emphasize with that. First issue was having to still wait for a table to open up as no table was actually being held. They were out of so many items we wanted to order. My fiancé ordered the duck bacon burger, yet they were out of the duck bacon and said they were substituting with standard bacon instead, and still charged the full $20. I understand items sell out, especially on busy days, but it seems a bit unfair to make the customer pay the same premium price for a lesser quality substitution they had no choice in choosing. Server brought the wrong drink, but my fiancé did not tell me until after we left or we would have said something. It was not a terrible experience and I've always raved about this place, but definitely feeling a bit disappointed considering how expensive it is to dine here. I would visit again but will avoid going here for any holiday as the subpar experience and price point was not worth it.

Amazing food and an incredible staff that far exceeds expectations…read more We will definitely be returning again to enjoy another great dining experience.

Such an amazing experience…read more Starting off with the restaurant itself, such a beautifully curated spot that is unlike anything rockford has to offer. Every detail a work of art. We really enjoy the bar area and its ambiance but hope to also experience the dining room as well. We started off with the Dip of the day which was a Miso Ranch dip served with fresh made tortilla chips. This was phenomenal and my only complaint is there wasn't more! We also both ordered a drink off of their happy hour menu. I ordered the old Fashioned and my wife ordered their margarita. Both were excellent. I also ordered the VIEUX CARRÉ based on our Server's recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed that. Such knowledgeable staff makes a big difference. For our main course, I got their Mushroom Pot Pie and my wife ordered the Ora King Salmon. Both dishes blew us away. Neither of us expected to be so full after our meals, their serving sizes were very generous! I wanted to highlight the mushroom pot pie, as a vegetarian, Fine dining usually does not cater to vegetarians. So having options at a place this nice was such a welcomed surprise. The greens included with the Pot Pie really stole the show, The most perfectly cooked and seasoned greens I have ever had. Chef Nick Risseeuw came over and checked on how we were doing and after hearing me rave about his pot pie offered two of his desserts on the house. We got a pistachio orange dessert and a Malt ball ice cream that was his interpretation of whopper candy as an ice cream. Both were DIVINE! Thank you again Nick for your generosity, it was a perfect way to end a perfect meal. I also wanted to highlight the staff as they played an essential role in our unbelievable experience. Everyone was so friendly, attentive, and prompt. We will definitely return soon and cannot wait to see what is in store for their upcoming menu

OMG we loved this place! It was our 1st visit to Salt Rockford and they SHINEDMy husband and I had…read morethe most lovely and delicious dinner!!! And thee cocktails are so good too we are going to attempt to recreate them at home. It ambience is clean and classy with a comfortable atmosphere. My favorite kind of dining experience! We will be back!

Wowza - come here... Award winning bar menu... food was on-point…read more I started with Peach Whisky Sour - shaken properly with egg whites. I thought this might be a tad on the sweet side, but it was not... it was wonderful and very refreshing. I went with the Szechuan Ginger Beef Dip, which came with these great fries. The sandwich itself was decadent. I was literally the 1st person through the door on a Monday night. I sat at the bar and was able to chat with the owner who recently won a couple of big industry cocktail awards. The bartender was super friendly and provided great service. One doesn't necessarily think of Rockford as a culinary destination, but this is a local joint run by a born in raised young woman... Crave is a worthy destination dining spot. But if you're driving by on the interstate it's also worth the stop. The hours are great. The dining room and bar are well appointed and there are even some outside tables. When you're on the road, seek out those local joints. I'm really glad I did.

I'm stingy with my 5 stars but Crave really deserves it…read more I made reservations at 7pm and we were seated shortly there after. The booth was very comfortable for two. The vibe was fun and energetic. It was upscale without being pretentious. Our server Alyssa was so very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu which I really appreciated. She recommended the sourdough focaccia and ahi poke for appetizers and they did not disappoint! For our entrees we ordered the filet. We ordered it medium but it came out medium rare but I didn't mind. Butter soft. The Thai cod was very flavorful; the heat was perfect, not overbearing. The cocktails were some of the best we have tasted. We ordered the bourbon drink and the psyche. Wow! No wonder the bartender won a prestigious award. The cost for two starters, 4 cocktails and 2 entrees was rather hefty but worth the money IMHO... our celebration was perfect... so thanks, Crave!

Went for the first time the other day and me and my friend loved it! Everything was farm to table…read moreand they even show the farms they buy from on the back of the menu. First off, my drink. They had a tequila drink (my fav) with a pandan foam?! So delicious. I couldn't stop drinking it. We got a plethora of food and the standouts were for sure the yakitori, scallop curry, and the warm chocolate cake with ice cream. Also get the rolls! The rolls were fantastic. But I think you'd be happy with anything you order. Can't wait to try it again.

What an exceptional and unexpectedly fabulous meal! Every dish was inventive, beautifully…read morepresented, and uniformly delicious. Highlights at our table included the mushroom yakitori, an indulgently cheesy shrimp Asiago, an imaginative re-interpretation of steak frites, and a savory chicken crêpe. Even though we were full, we couldn't resist the passion fruit cloud--and it was an absolute home run. Service, led by Destiny, was impeccable. I also appreciate that a 20% gratuity is automatically included on the bill; we were more than happy to add a bit extra in cash on top.

My husband and I met my cousin and his wife here on a beautiful sunny day which made the gardens…read morelook fantastic. Two of us had the Fresco burgers. The buns were toasted which made mine dry. The sandwich itself was dry throughout. It had some kind of sauce sparingly on both sides of the burger. It wasn't served with ketchup, which is fine, if there is something to make it moist enough. Maybe if the sandwich had had more than one tomato. I asked for fruit instead of the fries and the fruit was wonderful - strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, pineapple. Another person had a lovely salad, which I didn't catch the name of, but I'm sure the unique part of it was that it had beets on top. The final person had the Nashville Fried Chicken Sandwich. He felt the sandwich was left in the fryer a little too long. Jamie H was our waiter and he was very attentive. He came and filled our drinks before they were even empty. Made sure we were happy with everything. Big problem!!! All they had left for dessert, at lunchtime, was 3 different sorbets. Very disappointing!!!

I'm curious how a decision is made to eliminate one of the most popular items on a menu (Asian…read moreBowl) and think customers won't notice or care? We went to Anderson Japanese Gardens when it opened for the season and stopped at Fresco beforehand. Alas, the menu has been changed up and the Asian Bowl is gone. Although it was one of the most popular entrees our waiter said they (whoever they is) decided to change things up and eliminate it from the menu.

In from out of town for a hockey game and Rockford doesn't have the best rap in the rest of the…read morestate. This place was broke the mold. So f*^king good. Drinks were top notch. Bacon Pasta and Garlic Shrimp - good luck finding a better meal. Oh and don't sleep on the Cheese Pierogi appetizer. If I had a reason to be in Rockford with any regularity this would be a "must stop"

Awesome place for dinner & drinks. Comfort food at it's finest! Great beer, wine & drink…read moreselections. Awesome service!

This is wonderful place that was recommended to us. Why didn't we come sooner? The menu had…read moresomething for everyone and the food was AMAZING! Staff was super friendly. Loved the decor and the music was perfect.Definitely will be back again soon!

Large menu,great service, speedy and fast. Several alternatives, clever names. Have been there…read moreseveral times always good service and fair prices. .

There is no longer a salad well. Even though the menu here says there is. Gone 3 years. Just a…read morehotel sports bar now. Did not stay

The food was decent and the service good. It was a bar, which is not my preferred ambiance, but it…read morewas connected to the hotel I was staying at, so I would return there at some point in the future

Is our go to place for special occasions and nights out as a family, always have had excellent…read moreservice and great food.

I was there with my family. We had an amazing NY steak last week. Cooked in perfection. Also the…read moreservice was amazing, we loved it. The dine in room was welcoming and cozy. Great Christmas decorations. Highly recommended!

Let's get social!…read more Vibey space teetering the line of eclectic hipster hangout spot and elevated modern dining with grace. The service is warm, welcoming. The lights are moody. And the food is cranked all the way up to 11. I do not know much about rockford, but I can only assume this is one of the best cocktail programs in the City. A good balance of familiar favorites riffed, and creative concoctions adorn the menu. The food? Absolutely absurd. The chicken is jumping with flavor. Pork tacos are some of the best. A lovely charcuterie board should be mandatory for all guests. This place is full of fun, flavor, and love!

Amazing food, great drinks, excellent service, and the vibes are vibing. Definitely one of my…read morefavorite spots!!!!