We were in town to see a performance at the Vince Carney Community Theater, and found Acres Bistro…read morethanks to Yelp. Other than having to deal with a freight train that stopped on the tracks right as we were trying to get to the restaurant from the theater, and having to go way out to the west end of town to get around it, everything about our experience was superb! I'm pretty sure we were seated by the owner, who was amazing to talk to. You could tell she loved what she did and what they provide to their customers. She put us in the charge of the bartender, who brought our drinks, took our orders, and checked on us regularly throughout the meal, even though she was doing double duty. We had a large lunch, so we weren't going to eat much for dinner. As soon as I read the menu I realized I was going to have a hard time deciding, but I love cinnamon ice cream, so I knew I needed to leave enough room for dessert. I ended up ordering the grilled cheese, which came with bacon (hold the tomato), and the homemade chips as my side. Everything was delicious. I brought half of my meal home, and it was just as delicious when reheated with my air fryer a few days later. My husband had the Acres Pretzel, which was huge and yummy. (I had a bite to try it!) The cheese sauce with it was thinner than expected, but very good. We started out with a Manhattan for me and some Lena Brewing caramel pecan coffee stout for him. Mine was perfectly crafted, and I took a sip of his, which was also yummy. In addition to my cinnamon ice cream, we each had a dessert drink. He had the Chocolate Caramel Kiss, and I had the Banana Bread. Again, very yummy. The cost of all of this came to under $75, which we thought was marvelous. Coming out from the city, the prices here are definitely more reasonable and much appreciated! We have this restaurant on our radar now, so anytime we are out this way again, we will head there. We are already making plans to come out and see a show next summer, if not before that. To the owner and all the other staff, thanks for such a lovely experience! You have a wonderful establishment!

We decided to stop in for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon after doing a whiskey tasting across…read morethe street at Kennay Farms Distillery. The entrance is a little hard to find as you have to walk thru a small boutique store to enter the restaurant. Fortunately for us,a nice lady who worked in the store came out and took us to the restaurant. I believe they are all owned by the same person We were lucky enough to get a table on their ekevated patio that overlook the alley garden. Alyssa was our server and was super helpful and friendly. My wife started with their Lemon Lavender Gin Spritz which was one of the many crafted cocktails they offer. I had a nice white wine blend that was suggested off their extensive wine list. We shared the Bruschetta Burrata with toast on the side as my wife is Gluten free. Super fresh and very tasty. They offer many made from scratch sandwiches and entrees along with a few daily specials A real hidden gem located in Rochelle on Lincoln Highway.

Perfect. I was looking for a ham biscuit for breakfast to-go, on my way to Quad Cities…read more Found Butterfly. Stopped. Greeted by a friendly, efficient server. A clean and 'just right' looking breakfast place. My request was not really a menu item, but was made very quickly and it was delicious. The biscuits warm and flavorful with multiple slices of 'almost country ham' very tasty. [BTW, the skillets looked really good as a cadre of regulars were seated nearby while I waited]. I would not hesitate to return if I'm in the area again.

I've been here twice now as the first stop from Aurora to Galena. The breakfast is high quality…read moreclassics. Staff is super friendly and attentive. Good prices. Love the coffee.

Lord, where to start…read more... The reviews were mixed at best, but we haven't been here in a while so we figured we'd give it another chance. Walking in and seeing new trim around the windows - okay, good sign. Also seeing a paint can on a table....? Okay, not a good sign. We decided to try this place again because we saw a sizzling steak on their roadside reader board as we drove back into town from the south. The last few times we went here, it was sandwiches only, so maybe the new owners were moving to the next level? Inside, you see a sign Salt 7. The bill reads C.C.S. Golf LLC. The menu - Salt 251. Confused yet? We ordered their Lobster Dip Appetizer. The photo only shows half of it. My wife said "I couldn't find any Lobster in it." Neither could I. It was tasty, but if you say Lobster Dip, shouldn't you find some Lobster in it? From there, we waited. And waited. And waited. And finally, the waitress / bartender who was working the restaurant by herself (while the two owners were doing something else) stopped by and took our drink and entrée orders. For drinks, I ordered a Manhattan, and my wife ordered a Gin Martini. The combination waitress / bartender admitted she had to look that one up. Both drinks were okay, I've had better Manhattans. For entrees, my wife ordered their Grilled Shrimp Scampi and I had their 8 ounce Garlic Sirloin. This took a fair amount of time, around 20 minutes to plate. Both dishes came with a nice, fresh salad, with dressing in a small cup on the side. Given the size of the salad, they needed to provide more dressing. I was scraping the rest of it out of the small plastic serving cup. On to the entrees: Shrimp Scampi That's a pretty regular dish - grilled shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic and white wine and served in that sauce. The grilled shrimp was there with some seasoning, but the rest which makes it Scampi wasn't there. Plus, the fresh vegetables were in a teriyaki sauce, which was sweet and of course didn't blend well with the Shrimp and it's seasoning. It came with a baked potato that my wife said "It must have had a bad spot - a chunk was missing. Whaaaaatttt? Never had that in all the baked potatoes we have had. Not a good first. I was there for the steak, so I ordered their 8 ounce garlic sirloin, medium rare. That should be a warm, red center. I could see the garlic on the sirloin - but the steak was well-done. Gray, hot, chewy (chewy chewy), and I had to use steak sauce to make it palatable. Now two people who we think were the owners come by (they didn't introduce themselves) and ask is everything okay, of course we do what everyone does, we fib - yes, everything's fine. They apparently don't watch Bar Rescue - their combination bartender / waitress could have used some help serving or covering the bar, but nope, she didn't get any help. She didn't complain, she just did her best. I did order their Tuxedo Bomb Dessert, which was actually pretty good. A slice of chocolate cake, covered with chocolate mousse, covered with vanilla mousse, with a chocolate coating drizzled in vanilla icing with some whipped cream. It was the best part of the dinner. Of course, I failed to get a picture of that. Argh.

My fiancé and I came to Salt 251 to try out the food for our potential rehearsal dinner. We…read morecorresponded with Megan via email in the weeks leading up to dinner, and she was so helpful! When we got there, we were surprised at how big the place was! We sat in a private room with drinks as we spoke about the rehearsal, went over menu ideas, etc. Then, it was time to eat! Unfortunately they were out of the Pretzel Bites, but they offered to put a side of the beer cheese with the White Fish Bites. We also ordered the Truffle Fries (which were some of the BEST we've ever had!!) We both ordered burgers, which were pretty good. I ordered the Pit Master, which was actually a little too spicy for me. However, we traded (my fiancé got the Roadhouse) and it was delish. They've been super accommodating and we can't wait to have our rehearsal dinner here in a few weeks!

Great food, friendly service, and generous portions. This has been a family favorite for several…read moreyears, before the tornado destroyed it, and after it was rebuilt! The new place still has that friendly country charm that the original place had. I would give this place the highest recommendation, especially if you love chicken, or American comfort food in general!

We stopped here for breakfast on a day driving trip out. Everything was delicious. I had the…read morecountry fried steak. It had quick, friendly and prompt service. Clean atmosphere. Good stop on a day out

Checked out this restaurant in Rochelle at the local airport. Flight Deck has a pretty casual but…read moresophisticated thing going on. It has fun cocktails and food along with some vegetarian friendly things. A lot about aviation to look at if wanting to read about it. The prices are okay in lighter items if looking to save calories and money. Best reason to go to the airport in town because there's not much else. It's located inside the entrance to the terminal or whatever building it is. The building is actually pretty small making it easy to find the bar and restaurant. Get cheap cocktails. It's $6 to get the Tito's Punch. Entrees are kind of pricy to be honest. It's about $9 for the Garden Salad. Has the basic toppings in it. Spend a few bucks more to put on the vegetarian chicken strips. Among the rest of the menu it's pretty meaty. There's chicken sandwiches and wraps among other things. For sure it's great if you like aviation. It's closed Mondays and only open for breakfast and lunch Sundays. They're open longer the rest of the week.

Ordered take out nachos that took 30 mins for them to make, when I arrived to pick up my order they…read moredidn't have them made and claimed they never took my call or wrote down my order. I got my nachos almost an hour and a half later... with the nacho cheese not even half way full, when they normal fill the whole container for takeout. NEVER had this happen to me.

Always ask for the specials or coupons. They are cheap for great food. Ordered pizza it was…read moreamazing. Thank you Aldo and Tammy for great food and good times.

We dropped in Sunday night. We hadn't been here in quite some time, and wanted to give it another…read moretry. The place was deserted - there was one couple here but they were waiting for their pizza. The dining room (see the pictures) has a TV on the east end. The tables and chairs were comfortable. They seem to get a lot of carry out business. We ordered an Aldo's Special Pizza, with spinach substituted for bacon. The pizza came out nice and piping hot after around 20 minutes. The toppings were fresh and tasty. The crust was a little dry, but it was okay. There was oregano present on the pizza. I swear all the pizza places in Rochelle that aren't chains except for this one think oregano is unavailable or something, but along with a little fennel, it really makes pizza better. Our drink glasses stayed filled - we stuck with soft drinks tonight, and water.

We had a wonderful experience at Sunrise Family Restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was…read moreoutstanding, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The fried chicken was especially impressive--very reasonably priced, with a perfectly crispy crust and juicy, tender meat. Honestly, why drive all the way to Ladd when you can get the same delicious chicken right here in Rochelle? The waitresses were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Great food, great service, and great value. We will definitely be returning and highly recommend Sunrise Family Restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic meal! - sorry I can't post a picture... I couldn't wait to eat!

We have eaten here many times. The food and service has been very good. I would highly recommend…read moreit

Amazing taco salad! The beef was seasoned just the right amount. A great meal paired with a…read moremargarita was the best way to end a long day. Service was terrific! Bartender always had a smile on her face.

Amazing food, I wish I had taken pictures. I had a patty melt and it was by far the best I've ever…read morehad, fresh ingredients and cooked perfectly, my son (a picky eater) had a breaded chicken sandwich, he had nothing but smiles on his face, he had nothing to say as he devoured this sandwich that was the size of his head...comfortable atmosphere and the bartender was super friendly and didn't mind chatting with us for a bit.... I will be back again soon.

The bar tender was great. The bar and where you played slots was very clean. I would recommend it…read moreto anyone.

We had heard that this place had some pretty good food from friends, with the addition of a new…read morechef. We were kind of surprised, because with a name like this one, I thought it was more of a slot machine parlor than anything else. Turns out they have a full bar and kitchen, with hand-held food. We decided to try it out. First off, you get into the parking lot by entering the RP Home and Harvest parking lot off the Route 251 entrance - there is NO other access. We got in around 11:40, and the place was empty - no staff, no customers. After a few minutes, the waitress / bartender walked in carrying a load of beer. She greeted us, and came back a minute later with the menus. We started with fried mushrooms for an appetizer - they did have a Pick 3 appetizer for $14, but there were only two of us, so we went with the mushrooms. They came out hot and fresh from the fryer, and were served with a small plastic container of what tasted like ranch dressing. We both ordered the OG Hopper, which is a smashed patty on a butter brioche bun, served with either fries (which we selected) or tots. You had your choice of toppings (we took them all, which included a slice of sweet pickle) and cheese, American, Cheddar or Pepper Jack. I did Cheddar, the wife selected Pepper Jack. It wasn't long before the burgers came out with the fries. Both were hot and fresh from the grille / fryer. The burgers were okay. The burger was a little small for the bun, but tasted okay and were done a little on the well-side. The fries had a spicy coating. Good overall.

Found out about this Chinese restaurant in Rochelle that has a buffet. It looks pretty fucking weak…read morebut hey it's all you can eat. New China Buffet has a lot more than just Americanized versions of stuff. Actually has everything including pizza. The prices would be okay if it had better quality. Crappy looking inside but people aren't caring about it apparently. It's basically like a feast. You get as much as you want so put as much as possible on plates. A little better if variety than many buffets. It's $15 for adults at lunch. A bad thing is there's few vegetarian choices. The same few things we kept putting on our plates. Good if caring more about quantity, but make sure to use the bathroom before you leave. It's closed Mondays. The food here is mostly gross, but we actually liked a few things.

The food was delicious and hot. There were refilling foods quickly. The staff were friendly and…read morethe atmosphere were very much Chinese. Great selection of foods. We will be back.