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Rockford

Rockford

What People Are Saying About Rockford

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In Short – What you'll find here are old-fashioned touches, like antique mirrors over the bar and creaking hardwood floors, that mix with modern furniture and contemporary artwork to create an eclectic atmosphere. Soft lighting and the small, intimate space are ideal for dates or cozy dinners with friends. Satisfy your appetite with a variety of choices that range from classics, like club sandwiches and garden burgers, to black bean humms and focaccia sandwiches.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/06/09

Delicious, inexpensive food and great atmosphere

by egallivan

I love the Rockford and I have been going there since it opened in the mid 90s. The food is delicious! Lots of tasty gourmet sandwiches and of course, the Mission Style Burrito which is a long time favorite of mine. All the food is under $10 and there are many vegetarian options as well as lots of choices for meat eaters. I love the atmosphere. The music is always great and not too loud. It's on the 2nd floor of an old building and has big windows that look out over Glenwood avenue. The Rockford also functions as a bar and is open late night for drinks.

The Rockford is located on Glenwood South so it's a great place for dinner before a night out on the town. The only downside is that it is very popular so you may have a long wait to be seated (up to 40 minutes). They do have a nice bar, so I recommend hanging out and having a drink while you wait.

In short, I love the Rockford and so does my husband and my friends. We often meet there for a good meal or to socialize and have a drink. I think that people don't usually bother to write a review of a place when they have good experiences, so I am not surprised that there are a few bad reviews. I don't remember any bad experiences with the staff and I have been going there a long time... The bartender, Rob always remembers my favorite beer when he sees me at the bar, and I have always been treated well by the wait staff, many of which have been there for years.

If you haven't already, the Rockford is definitely worth checking out!

  • Pros: Great food, vegetarian friendly, good location
  • Cons: Very popular so you may have a long wait to be seated
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/21/09

Great Food Low Prices

by TaTabean

I've eaten at the Rockford numerous times. I love the food especially the chicken salad and the pimento cheese sandwiches, cute bar, nice artwork. I've read and heard many people comment about the service at the Rockford but everytime I have eaten there everyone has been very friendly and nice. I highly recommend it!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/15/09

Great food finicky service

by BelleHarp

I could champion the food all week and I can also say, without hesitation, that in no other place can you find hipsters playing so well into a type--dirty, jaded, and rude. I am twenty three and have patronized the Rockford since I was eleven. Even at an age when I had to be driven there by my mom I was given the cold tattooed shoulder. I continue to go, however, because the Rockford is inexpensive and my high school friends and I share many memories there and I don't intend to stop going. I recommend everything on the menu even though I've long since been a vegetarian. Just think of the jerks serving you as dinner theater.

  • Pros: good eclectic american fare
  • Cons: wait staff

The Details on Rockford

Know Before You Go:

If you've got a big crowd, this is probably not the place you want to go--Rockford doesn't seat parties larger than eight.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Debit Card

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

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