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Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL
Carlyle Brewing Co. is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

1. Carlyle Brewing Co.

8.1
215 E State St (at Madison St.), Rockford, IL
Brewery · Downtown Rockford · 50 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: I love their IPAs. The super-thin, crunchy crust pizza is a great complement to their beer.

Social Urban Bar & Restaurant is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

2. Social Urban Bar & Restaurant

8.6
509 E State St (btwn 2nd & 3rd), Rockford, IL
New American Restaurant · Downtown Rockford · 26 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: Outstanding cocktails and a great menu featuring in-season, local ingredients. Be ready to meet strangers because everyone sits together.

Josef Barbados is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

3. Josef Barbados

6860 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL
Steakhouse · Northeast · 8 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: Very good fine dining. The bar isn't as stuffy. Good drinks, pub menu and dining menu. I love the Josef Burger with dijon mustard and a side of pommes frites with truffle oil mayo for dipping

Aviators Stadium is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

4. Aviators Stadium

4503 Interstate Blvd (Riverside Blvd), Loves Park, IL
Baseball Stadium · 2 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: Get there early, buy the cheap seats and head to the beer garden down the right field line. If you get there early enough, you can get a tall pub table right at the fence.

Oasis Micro-Pub is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

5. Oasis Micro-Pub

8.2
901 E State St (at 6th St.), Rockford, IL
Bar · Downtown Rockford · 26 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: They ARE NOT a brewery but don't let that stop you!They have a constantly rotating stock of regional, national, and international micro-brews and you'll always find something interesting.

Chocolat by Daniel is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

6. Chocolat by Daniel

5.8
211 E State St, Rockford, IL
Dessert Shop · Downtown Rockford · 10 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: The fondue for two makes a great dessert if you are going on a downtown progressive dinner.Take home some chocolates too- I recommend Whiskey & Gunpowder.

Five Forks Market is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

7. Five Forks Market

6565 Lexus Dr, Rockford, IL
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: Take the time to browse the wine selection. before you leave.

Der Rathskeller is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

8. Der Rathskeller

1132 Auburn St, Rockford, IL
German Restaurant · Northwest · 21 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: Fishbowls & Schnitzels!!!!

Ingersoll Golf Course is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

9. Ingersoll Golf Course

101 Daisyfield Rd, Rockford, IL
Golf Course · 3 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: Low wait times. Fun course.

Maria's Italian Cafe is one of Top 10 favorites places in Rockford, IL.

10. Maria's Italian Cafe

828 Cunningham St (Corbin Street), Rockford, IL
Italian Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hartzog: Try to sit in the section between the bar and the main dining room. Get a reservation, although you will still have to wait 1 1/2 - 2 hours.