Restaurants near E C Smith Park

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1. Molly's Kitchen & Bar

4.9

Exceptional(503)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mount Carroll

Booked 8 times today

Located in Mount Carroll, IL, Molly’s Kitchen & Bar serves Classic Cuisine and Cocktails made from scratch.

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2. Tower Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(17)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockford

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Tower Kitchen & Bar, where industrial-chic decor meets culinary excellence in downtown Rockford. Located on the park level of Embassy Suites Rockford Riverfront, our restaurant offers stunning views of Davis Park and the serene Rock River, setting the stage for an unforgettable dining experience.Indulge in our diverse menu featuring signature burgers, sandwiches, rustic made-from-scratch pizzas, shareables, and so much more. Pair your meal with a refreshing beverage from our full bar, boasting local craft beers, fine wines, and signature cocktails. Whether you're enjoying indoor seating or soaking in the scenery on our outdoor patio, Tower Kitchen & Bar invites you to savor the flavors of American cuisine amidst an inviting atmosphere that captures the essence of downtown Rockford.

3. Franchesco's

4.6

Exceptional(1428)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Rockford

Booked 19 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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4. The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

4.2

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Rockford

Booked 5 times today

Experience panoramic views of historic downtown Rockford, Illinois, and the Rock River from 12 stories aloft. Featuring an inviting and modern atmosphere with an indoor lounge and seasonal two-tiered outdoor deck, The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge is the only one of its kind in Rockford. Serving hand-crafted signature cocktails, an extensive wine list, craft beers, and an expansive menu of shareable dishes inspired by cuisine around the world – The Top is the perfect spot for dinner or drinks.

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5. Red Lobster - Peru

4.4

Awesome(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Naperville

Booked 1 time today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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6. Famous Dave's - Rockford

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Rockford

Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.

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7. Red Lobster - Rockford

4.1

Excellent(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Rockford

Booked 1 time today

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8. 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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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was fine stake a bit over the cook. It was very loud in there but over all a fun time
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The Top Rooftop Bar & LoungePrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Rockford
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4.2
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AnneVIP
Phoenix / Arizona •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food is outstanding! Absolutely love this restaurant.
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Franchesco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rockford
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4.6
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Alex
Chicago / Illinois •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great meal and service as always. Love the from scratch prep.
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Molly's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Mount Carroll
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4.9
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TomS
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 28, 2025
Took 40 min before waitress stopped at our table we did 2 trips to the bar for drinks on our own while we waited ( bar was great) for service. Waitress was very sorry and blamed it on hostess for not telling her we were seated. She did an outstanding job. We missed the beginning of the concert at the Coronado. Great hotel- just a bad night of service. Will go back
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Tower Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• Rockford
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4.2
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Reen
New York City •39 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 3, 2022
I am a platinum rewards member, so it was “all you can eat shrimp” weekend. The food was really delicious. I only ate once, but my husband ate plenty. The service was great, the drinks were good, and the food was seasoned well. We will be back soon.
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Red Lobster - PeruPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Naperville
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4.4

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