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!

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!

A nice bar with a great view of the city and strong drinks!…read more 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!

We stayed at the embassy suites and had a few drinks at the top. What a beautiful place! It has…read moresuch 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!

Food Amazing Service Exceptional, everyone is awesome!…read more Love the look, can't wait to be out on the new patio!

I have always loved Capri ... but have been disappointed with them the 2 times I ordered 2 large…read morepizzas and a family special salad to go this month. I requested one of the pizzas to have onions, mushroom, and green peppers but they put green olives on it both times. I requested the salad dressing on the side for the salad and they got it right finally the second time. They aren't the same Capri.

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.

We ordered a couple of beers decided to split the grilled chicken clog with onion rings and ordered…read morea side of fried pickles with ranch The food is actually very good here The service is OK and the ambience is decent too. It's a really long bar. There's plenty of tables to sit. There's a game room in the back will be back.

Mystery shot was fun. My husband had the brown ale and I had Capital red ale, really good…read more Nice local place! For lunch, the Detour Brat, spicy cheese curds and home made fries, all were yummy!! Suzanne was friendly, efficient and made us feel like regulars. Not a dive at all just a nice place for a drink and good food.

First time every stopping. The parking lot is super full but the place wasn't very busy. We sat in…read morea dining area away from the bar (but really it's all just one place) We both ordered basic cocktails and I opted for the taco salad. He chose the smash burger. The taco salad was good. It came in a taco shell & I added jalapeños. The smash burger was really good though! Tasty, juice and full of flavor. The place is pretty loud for 6 pm dinner but I kinda liked the bar feel, makes me feel like a younger self when we went out all night.

Stopped in for a little sip and to try the buffalo chicken egg rolls! The was drink good but the…read moreeggs rolls were great! I enjoyed my 1st time and I will be back!

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.