Rockford Restaurants

Many Rockford residents are wondering what happened to Dos Reales Mexican Restaurant. After months of closure and few updates, the restaurant's future remains uncertain.

Beef-a-Roo has been a Rockford favorite for generations, but payroll issues, restaurant closures, and reports of another sale have longtime fans wondering what comes next.

National food show cameras are heading to Rockford and Freeport. Sam's and Cimino's Little Italy will soon be featured on America's Best Restaurants.

We all have that one restaurant. You know the one!

The Baseball Tap in Cherry Valley is turning weekends into a BBQ destination thanks to a new partnership with Whiskey Hotel Barbecue.

Smokin’ Coop BBQ Pit is officially open for 2026 in Belvidere, bringing back fan-favorite BBQ, cruise nights, and fundraising for St. Jude kids.

Celebrate Rockford Restaurant Week and check out The Raven’s chef-driven menu, now open on Spring Creek Road.

McAlister’s Deli, famous for giant sandwiches, baked spuds, and sweet tea, will open its first Rockford location in 2026.

Rockford’s Smokey Bones closed with little notice in January 2026, leaving residents and staff blindsided and marking another in a string of area restaurant closures.

Rockford’s Olympic Tavern is hosting a Grinch Pop-Up on December 4. Come in costume, enjoy holiday fun, and support the Family Peace Center.