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- AAmberChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoIt was a wonderful time food was good the service was great. It's a little pricey but would do it again for special occasionMore infoThe Top Rooftop Bar & LoungePrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Rockford•4.3
- MMarkChicago / Illinois •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoOverall enjoyable experience. Food was delicious! Portions were HUGE! They had a limited Valentine’s Day menu so couldn’t order what I typically get. But very good none-the-less. Service was excellent (Gladys)! Only minor complaint was we were seated at a corner table next to the doors to the kitchen and they were constantly flapping as busy wait staff were going in and out. I almost got hit by one as we were being seated.More infoMerrill & Houston’s Steak JointPrice: Expensive• Steak• Beloit•4.7
- RRichardChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOnce, again, a wonderful meal at Francescos. The bartenders were great and the wait staff was terrific. Our dinners were excellent and the portions were huge. Will continue to recommend Francescos to everyone.More infoFranchesco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rockford•4.7
- SSandyChicago / Illinois •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent Food with excellent attentive service! We always come here for a special occasion or just when we want an excellent relaxing meal!More infoVelvet BuffaloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Beloit•4.7
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