5 Best Date Night Restaurants in Machesney Park

5 restaurants available nearby

1. Franchesco's

4.6

Exceptional(1428)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rockford

Booked 18 times today

Beauty, Innovation, and culinary perfection, only begin to describe Franchesco’s Ristorante. A new generation of Salamone’s and a finely tuned management and wait-staff ensemble, promise to deliver on our customers’ demanding expectations. Our continued strive towards excellence, will only ensure our ability to grow our Franchesco’s Ristorante family.Please make all Benny's at Franchesco's reservations on this page.All special requests will be noted.

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2. The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

4.2

Awesome(177)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Rockford

Booked 5 times today

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge is perfect for date night with its stunning views of historic downtown Rockford and the Rock River. The expansive menu of shareable dishes inspired by cuisine around the world and hand-crafted signature cocktails are a hit. Reviewers often mention the fantastic food, great service, and the beautiful views as highlights of their visits. As one reviewer put it, 'Made for a great date night dinner before doing the Coronado.'

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3. Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

4.7

Exceptional(2269)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Beloit

Booked 36 times today

With its rustic feel, hardwood floors and abundant photographs capturing historic Beloit, Merrill & Houston’s has branded itself to tell a great story, but, most importantly, its focus is on the classic steakhouse. The highest of quality steaks and seafood with down-to-earth and attentive service make you feel like you are at your best friend’s home.

4. Velvet Buffalo

4.8

Exceptional(877)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beloit

Booked 13 times today

Modern in experience. Timeless in taste.Velvet Buffalo Modern Italian delivers fresh ingredients with a side of rustic charm. Our rotating seasonal menu features thoughtfully crafted dishes made from scratch that are inspired by the many regions of Italy–from house-made pasta and artisan-style bread to sustainably sourced seafood and our own spin on traditional desserts.

A photo of Fresco at the Gardens restaurant

5. Fresco at the Gardens

4.6

Exceptional(661)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Rockford

At the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Fresco at the Gardens serves artisanal breakfast and lunch to match its beautiful surroundings. For breakfast, which can be enjoyed anytime Fresco at the Gardens is open, savory options like the biscuits and gravy made with challah rolls topped with organic pork sausage, chorizo and herbs and the whimsical green eggs and ham with homemade pesto sauce and local asiago cheese, are irresistible. Sweet breakfast choices include the healthy start waffles with Fresco granola and topped with vanilla Greek yogurt and berries and the rock candy French toast, rolled in cinnamon rock sugar, both of which are ideal with a fresh-pressed strawberry orange juice.Popular lunch entrees at Fresco at the Gardens include the Salmon Oscar, a crab stuffed salmon served over cauilflower quinoa rice with grilled asparagus and hollandaise sauce.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Franchesco's

2. The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

3. Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

4. Velvet Buffalo

5. Fresco at the Gardens

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