A nice bar with a great view of the city and strong drinks! Stopped in for a quick 2 old fashioned before heading downstairs for dinner. They had plenty of space so don't feel you need reservations. The bartender was attentive and I had a drink in my hand in no time, while still taking time to make my drink properly. Not much else I can say, if you want a good drink with a decent view of the town, be sure to stop in! read more

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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This rooftop bar at the Embassy Suites is a great place to relax with a drink after a long day. It has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with a nice atmosphere. We didn't try the food, although everything we saw looked good. We did order dessert one evening, and it was very good. We really enjoyed stopping here during our stay! read more

We stayed at the embassy suites and had a few drinks at the top. What a beautiful place! It has such a history and it has been transformed into a hotel with The Top as the crown jewel. It was lovely! If you're downtown, stop in and take in the views! You won't regret it! read more

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge - The view - Lounges Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

This is the old lime they put in my Modelo. Smh stop acting high end with a Rockford budget! read more

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge - This is the old lime they put in my Modelo. Smh stop acting high end with a Rockford budget! - Lounges Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

So 3.5 stars overall. Was here for Sunday brunch with a larger group. Arrived at 10am at open. Seated, the view is actually very good. Brunch cocktails were good. Ordered the avocado toast and the food itself tasted very good but arrived lukewarm warm. Some of the diners I was with described their meals as cold which was unfortunate. The server was good but could have been more attentive. Overall I would recommended but be prepared. A smaller party might have a better experience. Give them a try. Again good overall and I would return. read more

I was impressed with this place! You never know what you'll get with a hotel restaurant, but the views and ambiance really set the tone. Enjoyed all the food and drinks ordered. Pictured are the Irish bliss + crème brûlée martini and steak with fries... to die for! Loved the views all around. The only draw back is it's a tad bit colder being close to the windows.. to be expected though! read more

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Excellent service and cocktails with amazing views! Had the tuna appetizer and it was delicious! read more

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The ambience is beautiful! The service was HORRIFIC! Took 10-15 min to get water. The short rib Benedict- eggs were hard boiled and the short rib was salty af. My meal was suppose to come with sausage, bacon, and hash...but the "ran out" of hash and sausage ( didn't say anything until I pointed it out) The waitress was nice enough but the manager couldn't even be bothered to come to the table after we pointed out the issues. We did get 50% off but ugh...just a bad experience. read more

This ain't your mamas embassy suites... I'm going all the way up! What a special place Rockford has. Atmosphere- they did a great job of restoring this, to what I believe was an old faster factory, into a great hotel, event space, and restaurant. The roof top includes not one not two but three outdoor decks with a great view of the Rock river. White lights and fire pits make you feel like you are about an hour 15 to the south east ;) Service- our waiter checked in on us often and provided suggestions for the top things in the area to do as we were just passing through. Great service! Food- they sure do make their food pretty and I'm a sucker for an edible flower. The watermelon feta salad is a must get! Loved the heavy pour on wine ;) Tip- free parking on the weekend. read more

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The food & beverage manager Andrew Nichols was professional & considerate in addressing our concerns, which we really appreciate.

Wish I could do brunch here every Sunday , simple peaceful ambience with an amazing menu to please even the pickiest of pallet! We had a group of five for birthday brunches and is going to be our new go to from now on ! Affordable as well for what you get compared to the options in the Rockford area . And the drink menu is impressive as well . read more

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Another fantastic experience at The Top! This time, we tried a few more items. So far, I've had about everything on the menu and I believe that any option you may get is top-notch. No pun intended. There is no bad choice whether you're ordering off of the drink menu or the food menu. We had got in right when they opened for the day and were greeted with prompt and friendly service from every staff member. For a drink, i definitely recommend trying the 13th Floor. Our brisket flatbread came out hot and delicious and the watermelon caprese (one of my all-time favorite dishes) cooled it down nicely. We also decided to try their signature dish this time around: the pork shank. Amazing. Another one of the best dishes that I've tried in the area. The executive chef even came out and asked how everything was, which was a nice touch to the experience even though it is a causal place to dine. Between the unique food & drinks and a view that you can't get anywhere else in the city, I believe everyone should be sure to add The Top to their bucket list no matter where they live! read more

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Food: please see pic. Looks better than it tasted tbh but it didn't taste bad. Ambience: the interior is struggling but the location on the roof is great. Service: 5/5 star. Polite, non intrusive, for left but not overtly. Would I return ? Yes. read more

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Ok, ahi tuna was ok. The watermelon cheese was great, the scallops were great. - Lounges Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

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Food was cold. Service was painfully slow. Overpriced, poor quality. Was told that food was missing or cold because the kitchen is small and "everyone sat at the same time." read more

We had a reservation tonight. Showed up at our reservation time, were seated at a table and received no service for over 20 minutes. We attempted to sit at the bar after receiving no table service, but there was no bartender attending the bar. We walked out, still never being served. We won't be back. read more

While we didn't order any food, we did get a couple drinks. My friend got a martini and she said it was sweet and not too strong. Since I like my drinks pretty fruity, I got the razzle dazzle. It was not only good, but sooo pretty. As for the atmosphere, it was a nice open space and the noise level was a full roar, making it easy to hear each other. Unfortunately, due to the rain, we weren't able to sit outside but the view was still great from indoors! read more

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Food was good, wasn't as described on the menu though. Maybe more clarification on that would help. Service was slow, ordered beverages & meal at the same time and they pretty much came out at the same time. The rooftop was comfortable though, fire pits all around really setting a nice mood. It wasn't until we were chasing down our server to pay the tab that we found out they were short staffed due to 2 weddings going on downstairs, maybe add additional staff for those times? Servers were super friendly but you could tell they were very much spread out and working extra hard to take care of everyone. Maybe if they had portable card readers it would provide easier service for all around. read more

Came here for trivia night with a group of friends. We have never been here before and thought it would be neat to try something new. I feel like they think they are better than they actually are. The sauces taste canned. The portion sizes are laughable. $13 for a meager serving of chicken with jarred sauces (no ranch either). The menu was bizarre and all 8 of us struggled to find something to order that sounded good enough to eat and not break the bank. Our waitress was not attentive- but with a party of 8 the tip was included on the check. She probably figured it didn't matter if she did a good job or not. None of us will ever go back. It was that horrible. Don't waste your money. read more

Went there with friends for trivia. Food selection is awful. Drinks were fine. The worst park was the service. Our waitress took orders from 2 of us then left and returned like 15 later. Drinks sat empty for ever. You could see our waitress in the back doing nothing. For what's suppose to be an upscale place this was unacceptable. So many better options in Rockford. Don't waste your time. read more

Arrived for our 6 pm reservation. Once seated we were not greeted by waitstaff. Husband went to bar after 40 min wait and got our drinks. Returned to table and still had not been approached. Left after 1 hr at table. Husband spoke to manager as we exited and he had no explanation. No second chances for The Top. read more

This was the most disgusting service I have ever had from a so called "renewed" business of Rockford. The poor quality cannot even be attributed to it just being from Rockford. My glass had dirt and grime on the inner surface. Couldn't even drink the entire time I was there. Not only that, but the food was subpar and not even close to being worth the price. read more

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Rockford, Illinois

The view is beautiful. That is all. We had Father's Day reservations and when we arrived they said oh sorry we are short staffed so we are not serving food on the roof. Why wouldn't they contact us and let us know. Yes they would serve us inside but that wasn't what our reservations were for. Luckily we found a different place my husband enjoyed but what a bummer. Just not professional to make us wait to arrive to find out. read more

50 minutes, no server greeted us. Gave the host three "kind" chances. The third time he assured me that the two tables we saw sit after us and got service were assuredly there before us. We left and it was not packed. This is my first bad review, usually focus on great food and service or don't review at all. I'm a local for this place, so fellow travelers beware. Make them earn some positive reviews going forward before frustrating yourself. read more

The food here is second to none and the view of the Forest City is breath taking. The servers are attentive and friendly. This is quite the gem in dining and cocktails. You won't regret this choice for adult socializing. read more

The food options are unique while the quality, taste, and presentation are top of the line yet with very reasonable prices. Our server was amazing, even going down to the first floor kitchen to get a condiment that was requested when not available in the 12th floor restaurant. The 12th floor panoramic views are nice both next to the river and looking up Main Street toward the Coronado theater lights seen in the near distance. In addition to the great food, service, and views, the building itself is also very cool, maintaining bricks and concrete columns of the original Amerock factory blended with modern faire throughout. I was most pleasantly surprised and will definitely plan to make this a repeat destination whenever visiting my hometown. read more

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Made a reservation and waited for 50 minutes without a server even looking in our direction even after telling the hostess twice. We ended up going up to the bar after the first 30 minutes of no contact. Drinks were ok if you want your martini in a bourbon glass. Never had a chance to try the food. Would not waste your time. read more

Really enjoyed the ambiance of this place. The view of Downtown Rockford is amazing. They honestly have the best view in town. The food was also good. Will definitely be going back. Check it out! read more

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Limited menu but what they have was good. Try the rooftop outside for a comfortable view and service.

Love everything about this place! The food was spectacular. The drinks were top notch. You have to try the old fashioned. One of the best I have ever had! read more

The staff, the food and the view were all great! Mara the hostess graciously hooked us up with a window table so my mom could see the Stroll on State fireworks and Kayla was our very sweet (and busy!!!) server. We enjoyed the lobster rolls, duck confit, and steak frites. Every bite was delicious. The ambience was lively. They did seem short staffed so patience is a virtue to bring with you. However, it's such a lovely spot, take your time and enjoy it. read more