I hosted my daughter's baby shower at Prairie Street Brewing. Therese, who I was working with, was…read moreso prompt via emailing answering my questions (no matter how small). My servers the day of the shower so so very accommodating and incredible to work with and the food was incredible. I would absolutely have another event there. Thank you PSB for making my party perfect.

Amazing food, house-brewed beer, and outside seating on the river!…read more Let's start with their BEER. Some small breweries are just ok, but Prairie Street made excellent beer! I ordered a flight so I could sample many. The samples were large. The food was excellent. Menu options extend beyond typical pub fare. We started with the fried pickle chips which were actual chips and not pickle spears like some places offer. I ordered the POKE BOWL WITH KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN. It was super delicious. You can't beat the outdoor seating with river view, unless it was hot like when we visited. We opted for indoor seating in the cooled environment. Staff was excellent.

Connected to hotel which is a plus. Very busy. Our server got everything right and somehow…read moremanaged to take care of us, despite the crowd. Walleye breading is thick and not tasty. Next time I will try the Cod. Overall a good meal. I would eat here again and will try something else on the menu.

A lot has changed since the last time we visited a few years ago…read more We were looking to break out of what I call our "DeKalb" funk since we have been eating a lot in DeKalb when we do eat out. I thought of Hoffman House, which is co-located inside a hotel. We'd eaten there years ago, and their prime rib was very good. While driving north, my wife looked it up. They changed from a white table cloth restaurant to more of a sports bar theme. Their entree list was rather anemic and just not worth the trip, except they did offer Prime Rib on Saturday. We made the trip. For starters, when you walk in there is no hostess station. The bartender told us "Sit where ever you want." so we found a booth that was clean and sat down. The seating was, well worn as in worn out. The seat covers were chipping on the chairs, and the booth seating was just dead. Our server arrived and we placed our order. My wife ordered tea, and I had a Guiness draft which was properly poured. The server brought out 4 honey buns, which are light and fluffy, sprinkled with powdered sugar, and served with a honey butter blend. They are best when they arrive - HOT. (Eat them as they arrive) It wasn't very long before the main course came out. No salad was offered. My Prime Rib was ordered and served medium rare, and the baked potato was cooked properly. I was expecting some horseradish sauce with the Prime Rib - nope. My wife did enjoy her shaved Prime Rib sandwich - the roll it was on was nice, and she opted for the premium onion strings, which were tasty. Why just okay? This was a place to go for a nice dinner with your family. It has transformed into a tired sports bar. Lots of screens, but it's kind of half-hearted with regards to the sports bar theme. Servers aren't in sports uniforms, there isn't a lot of stuff on the walls. The seating is worn out and should be either refinished or replaced. It feel like they ran out of money or concepts during the conversion, and just stopped. There is nothing compelling here to bring us back.

The steak salad is amazing. I would love to know what the dressing is!! Good service and a nice…read moreplace for a luncheon.

I'd like preface: 1. Atmosphere is great…read more 2. Staff was very nice. 3. The food that we ate, tasted good. 4. Sat at the bar, drinks and bar staff were nice. 5. We DID ultimately receive a 50% discount on our plate, which I am acknowledging was gracious and I am thankful for. 6. I grew up eating fish, not only at home but in restaurants/bars. I am giving this restaurant a three star review however. We ordered the walleye fish. The two bites I was able to take, definitely tasted good. However, in both bites, I was picking out several bones. Upon inspecting, we found over another dozen bones in the walleye. Bones happen in fish sometimes, but this was an astronomical amount that made it impossible to enjoy the fish or even eat it comfortably. We quietly just told the bartender about the bones and just asked if we could have a portion of the fish discounted because we ate everything else. Which tasted great. We absolutely were willing to pay for everyone else, didn't want a discount on the entire bill. Just a little something for the fish. She talked to her manager and then the manager came out. Now IF the manager had just apologized and offered a discount, this would've been a 4.5/5 review. However, the manager proceeded to give us a lecture about walleye. She insinuated that we never ate walleye before; she said people who don't eat walleye, don't understand that there unfortunately are a lot of bones. And that there was nothing they could do about it. Keep in mind both the bartender as well as the manager acknowledged that the walleye gets several complaints because of the amount of bones. (that sounds like a supplier problem, and should probably be addressed). My family used to own a restaurant in a campground, we served a walleye, we did not have issues with bones. If there ever was an issue, we understood that fish could be unpredictable, and we would just offer a discount and remake the fish. (It happens) Again, I am grateful that she ultimately gave us a 50% discount on that plate. We were more than happy to pay full price for everything else. But having someone give a condescending lecture about walleye, assuming that I have never eaten walleye before was unnecessary. I didn't need the lecture. That alone made put a damper on the entire experience. The way management handles unfortunate situations can make or break it for customers.

Probably the best hidden gem bar in Rockford! Great food and great drink specials! The environment…read moreis welcoming and the owner is great to talk to. I've been to almost every bar in Rockford and this one is top 3 favorite!

I have many good friends that call this place their second home, and the food is Awesome! They…read morehave Great DJ'S on Friday and Saturday night. Lov Ya All.

Great food and quality service. The staff are always friendly and helpful when our kids are with…read moreus. Very attentive.

We were fairly new to Coach's Corner (third visit) within a thirty day period) but have found the…read moreatmosphere, service, food, ambiance to be great. ..great service, friendly staff and surprising have been fairly lucky on there machines...we'll be back James and Christie

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!

If you want to start a love affair with vintage spirits -- this is the spot. Luxury Cocktails…read more--&--premium ingredients are perfect in this sultry restaurant. The back-drop has such a sense of time & place. The graceful mixologist did not condescend to my curiosity. I tried the 43 problems at his suggestion and it was delicious ! I'll try the entrees next time and of course another new cocktail.

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.

Enjoyed a business dinner here. Upscale but not overly fancy. Food was on point!…read more I enjoyed their OLD FASHIONED cocktail. I had asked for a smoked old fashioned, which they thought they could do, but apparently no longer had their smoker accessible. I ordered a STEAK with side of mashed potatoes and sauteed onions. I had a brown gravy to pour on steak whichade the dish phenominal, exploding in umami flavors. We were a large party and service was great.

Working away from home and needed comfort food. Machine shed hit all the right notes. Chicken…read morefried steak was fork tender and perfectly seasoned. Cole slaw is good a little sweet and peppery. Fried apples and cinnamon cake were the perfect dessert. Even ate half the green beans and they aren't my favorite. Thank you machine shed.

I love The Machine Shed…read more We have been here several times in the past two years and every meal has been fantastic. The restaurant is sometimes a little loud but it is always clean. Our servers have always been pleasant and during our first visit, she walked us through the menu and told us her personal favorites. The slaw and cottage cheese is my absolute favorite part of the meal.