The Peppermill Grill

A small place with big ideas. This place reminds me of the old timey stops along the interstate. I…read moremet the owner while I was there and was impressed. He truly cares for the product he puts out. I ordered the Triple Burger Meal ($12). This was a very good burger. In an apples to apples comparison it's top notch. This is a fast food burger. The amazing part is it's much better than the chains and a better value. The meat tastes high quality and is actually juicy. The fries are delicious. The service is impeccable and friendly also. Overall for what it is, a 5 star review. If I was comparing to a sit down restaurant it would be lower, but I like to rate based on what it is. A top notch, fast food burger at a good value. Would I return? Absolutely. I don't know why the M even does business in Rockford.

I keep coming back! This is by far my favorite burger spot! The restaurant is located in downtown…read moreRockford. There is only street parking or you can find a public parking area and walk to the restaurant. The place is small and most people take it to go. They have some high top seats, a table with bench seats, and a few half booths. You order and pay at the counter. They have a small menu but lots of topping options! They write your order on a bag and pass it on to the cooks. The patty's are thin but the flavor is great. They also offer chicken strips which are always nice and crispy! I ordered a single cheeseburger with just lettuce, onion, mayo this time! If you are looking for a quick bite this is the place to go! And the service is great!

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Grill One Eleven

3.8(86 reviews)

0.2 mi

What a gem on a Tuesday with half off appetizers all day ! We love to sit at the bar and chat and…read moreTuesday is great day , happy hour plus appetizer deal . We sampled calamari seared tuna , bruschetta and their take on arancini with fried risotto balls . How much fun on a gloomy Tuesday night . The bartender is well trained and talented even though she is very young ( early 20's ) it was our go to early in the decade and we drifted but it's still a special place

Great service. Nice atmosphere. A bit slow with food when they are busy. Went there with a large…read moregroup and food was generally good. Fish and chips came highly recommended. Given quality of the other food, kale Cesar salad surprisingly far from a true "Cesar salad". Almost funny. Nice spot in Rockford.

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Gorgonzola Steak

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Draft Root Beer

Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern

3.6(96 reviews)

3.5 mi

My mom took me out for birthday lunch here and it was delicious, if almost secretly places where…read moreyou almost don't see it's there. Our server was super helpful and kind and I got an elk burger and my mom had the oven roasted chicken and Brussels and we both truly enjoyed the entire meal. The atmosphere is heavily outdoors and nature themed which I enjoyed and I hope more people hear about this place and check them out

The food is amazing. But the service was beyond compare! Collin was our server the first night…read morethere. He was kind and funny with great recommendations! We can back a second time because of him! I had the porch chop with bourbon glaze. It was so delicious. My husband had the perch! Yum!!!! Go! If you are in Ludington, go there!!!

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Char and Barrel

4.0(17 reviews)

0.1 mi

Very nice addition to dining in Rockford. We had a minor issue with our seating. Made our…read morereservation but failed to specify table vs high top. Having bad knees I can't sit at a high top. Took a few minutes to resolve but the executive chef came out and made sure we were happy and gave us free drinks. Great menu. My Caesar salad was best I have ever had. The Duck Fat Gratian potatoes were unbelievable. The chicken had a remarkable flavor.

I came here with friends for a girls night and had so much fun! We all got different things and…read moreenjoyed our meals. It's a darker, moodier ambiance and then booths are actually shaped like barrels which is really neat! My cocktail was good but my friends got the martini and said it was better! Our waiter was very nice and patient with us since we were a bigger group. All in all, I would go back and love making a little trip when I go to Rockford and stopping by all the little stores, I'd stop here for a drink! Side note: their bathroom is very cool!

Steak

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Third Nature Brewing Company

4.0(158 reviews)

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We came later in the day, so they were out of quite a few menu items, which was a little…read moredisappointing. Thankfully, we still found something tasty, and the beer was excellent. The outdoor area is fantastic--tons of space for kids to run around and play while everyone else relaxes. We'd definitely come back, just a little earlier next time!

We love going to Rockford and stopped here for dinner and drinks…read more Every time we come here we love the outside area. It's really the reason we come back. We've come twice now where the service is just missing that extra care. We had miscommunication on the food we wanted. Which I might add the bowl of mac and cheese brought to me was so small for $13. Originally I was going to get the mac & cheese, but after talking to the waiter, I said actually I'd rather have the pulled pork sandwich with the aïoli on the side. He said OK sounds good but the mac & cheese still came out and that's how I saw the portion size for $13 which is crazy. I was confused because I thought I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and they were great and they immediately got that out to me like five minutes later however, in the five minutes, they brought it to me. The bun was literally deteriorating and soggy like I dunked it in a water cup. I couldn't even enjoy most of it and just had to use a fork for the pork- which did taste good! Overall, truly, the outdoor patio with a beer and the live music is an amazing feature, but I think we've just agreed that maybe this isn't where we eat. Not to mention, we both used the bathroom and both almost walked out and vomited because the smell and discussed in there was just horrible and neither one of us wanted to use them. They're like so close to having it right and I really hope the next time we come back, our minds are changed.

Bonsai Class at Third Nature Brewery

Pork bowl

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Burn ends pretty small portion for the price point

Bostwick Lake Inn

3.6(209 reviews)

5.7 mi

Great little Lakeside retreat with fantastic food overlooking Bostwick Lake. Excellent food &…read moreservice as expected being a Gilmore restaurant one of our favorite spots to eat specifically in the summer on the patio, which features its own bar & beachside vibe. Very family friendly as well.

Very nice comfort place inside and out! Great attentive service . Thank you ERIC!! Excellent burger…read moreand very good ribeye sandwich aujus. Delicious French onion soup! Oh my oh my a real gem.

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Evergreen Inn Restaurant

4.6(7 reviews)

4.1 mi

This place is soooo good!! Great size portions. Nice crisp…read moresoda. I got the cornfbeef and hash with eggs. Loved it. Friends all loved their dishes. Can't remember what they were but I got picture. Seating was comfortable. Service was good.

Tasty food, and it came out fast. Server was attentive and pleasant. Family owned restaurant. Would…read moredefinitely go back we ate breakfast.

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Hash, eggs, english mufifn

Rogue River Tavern

3.4(82 reviews)

0.1 mi

The food was okay! We were served very quickly and wait staff was pleasant. It definitely is more…read moreof a bar/tavern and all tables are high tops.

I tried reaching out via email and private message in regards to my recent dining experience at…read moreRogue River Tavern but have not received a response. I called to discuss with management this morning but feel like our conversation fell short of understanding or resolution. I would like to note that I have never left a bad review and have certainly never reached out to contact owners, managers or staff of any establishment but feel this matter needs attention. Please allow me to explain. Last night 4/9, my sisters, grandmothers & I went to a performance at Devos in GR. After the show we researched and discussed options of where we could eat at that time of night. We had several options but my sister mentioned the great food at the Tavern. Your website advertised family friendly late night dining. We called from the parking garage to confirm Kitchen hours and were told 11:30pm so we headed that way, arriving 10:30-10:40. One of our grandmothers is blind and 89 years old so we helped her up the steps and led her to a low table in the back. Our waitress took our drink orders and when we asked for menus she said that she did not know if we could still order food and checked her watch. We mentioned that we called ahead and they said the kitchen would be open until 11:30. She returned to the table with menus and let us know that we could only order from the appetizer menu of fried food at that time of night (no problem) we are not difficult customers. We ordered 8+ appetizers for our table of 5. Our waitress checked her watch consistently throughout our time there. We appreciated the quality of the food and willingness to accommodate us at a clearly inconvenient time of night for trying to catch a bite. Half way through our meal a song played that would make even the most vulgar squirm if they were at dinner with their grandmothers. It would have been horrible in any situation but we tried to carry on conversation to distract from what was happening. I ended up waiting it out on the bathroom to get away from the entire situation. My sister (27) said that it was the most uncomfortable moment of her life and a night we certainly won't forget. I did not see a jukebox and at the time thought it must have been an employee trying to run us off as there's no possible way it would be on a Playlist. The next day I still felt that the situation was totally unacceptable as we could have visited a number of other restaurants between Grand Rapids and Midland. The majority of us from Montcalm Co. So I called to speak with management. She explained that it must have been a customer playing from the jukebox and that there is no way for staff or management to control what customers can play on the jukebox. She said that she has also been surprised by a few of the selections so I mentioned the specific song, a version of my neck my back (the most sexually explicit song possible). I find it hard to believe that there is no way to override the system or simply change the song. Are you telling me that a smartass 14 year old boy could play this song on a weekday afternoon while he's there with family and there's nothing you can do about it? I find that very hard to believe. She reiterated that there is no way to control it and hoped for a better experience next time. She did say that if I called back with waitress information she could address the service we experienced. Is this possible that there's nothing staff, management or owner can do to prevent or stop such a thing? Would you enjoy a dinner with your family with a slowed down version of this song playing louder than conversation can overpower?

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Chicken Wrap

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Honey Creek Inn

4.1(125 reviews)

6.4 mi

Lovely small town pub with wooden tables and great vibes. The pork nachos are the best nachos I've…read moreever had in my life and my friend loved the grilled chicken and bacon jam sandwich. Our server was great as well, very professional and attentive. I never write reviews but we're obsessed with this place and can't wait to come back!

A bit pricy and tends to seat the regulars before finding a table for newcomers so the line can be…read morelong. Fantastic selection of beers. Decent wine. Fun appetizers. The homemade tater tots with truffle oil are to die for. Good food, fun atmosphere. Recommend going mid week.

Smoked Salmon Linguini

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Chicken sandwich with bacon jam

The Red Bird Bistro & Grill

4.3(113 reviews)

7.3 mi

Service is so nice and fast, very friendly Ambiance is…read moregreat, lots of seating, booths and a bar area, storefront on main st so neat to people watch from the windows. Food was excellent. Fresh. Handmade. Really impressed at this small town eatery. We had a great experience, don't sleep on Red Bird in Cedar Springs about 30 min North of GR

The first time was great. The second time, we were completely ignored from the moment we sat down…read more No water or anything. I guess we get no attention if other people are actually there in the dining room? Maybe that teenage girl was the only good person here. So my review ends up at: good food, bad service, don't push your luck.

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Laurel K.

12 years ago

omg my mother and boyfriend went to this place after sitting for hour and a half had to walk out never got their food never got an apology I called them asked for any kind of explanation and they actually hung the phone up on me. I've been in the restaurant business for 30 years never have I ever done this to anyone or seen any of my co-works do this to anyone. Pepper Mill you shamed of your employees and your restaurant read more

Kevin M.

12 years ago

this place sucks, no question about that. service was horrible this morning. inattentive, just plain stupid servers. can't believe the people this owner hires. rockford resident here, and will never return. too many other places where quality and service shine in the rockford area. owner doesn't even seem like he gives a damn. read more

Nathan U.

19 days ago

Food is good. Farmers omelet is amazing god service. Owner was really nice and funny.

The Peppermill Grill - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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