Restaurant Week
Some of the Rockford Region Restaurant Week participants include, clockwise from top left, Pig Minds Brewing Co., Wired Cafe, Rock River Bar & Grill, and Koo’s Bento & Bowl. (Photos by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Rockford Region Restaurant Week runs Jan. 25 through Feb. 4 as a celebration of the area’s culinary scene. We’re getting in the spirit at the Rock River Current, too. Throughout Restaurant Week we’ll be sharing stories, photos and features about the Rockford area’s foodie scene and restaurant industry.

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ROCKFORD — Rockford Region Restaurant Week is underway, and there are dozens of special menu items, drinks and deals being offered at eateries around the area.

The annual celebration of the local culinary scene was created by the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau as a way to support local restaurateurs during colder weather months. It’s actually longer than a week, running until Feb. 4 this year.

More restaurants: Rockford-area restaurant recap: Here’s a look at food news from 2023

The visitors bureau gathers deals from participating restaurants for Restaurant Week, and there are nearly 60 listed so far.

Here’s a look the various specials and deals listed in alphabetical order:

27 Aluna

Turon crepe is served with aperol spritz and an espresso martini on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, at 27 Aluna at Octane, 124 N. Main St., in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: 27 Aluna, 124 N. Main St., Rockford

The deal: Multiple course meal deal for brunch or dinner.

Brunch:

  • Pork Lumpia- house made egg rolls served with sweet chili sauce
  • Cornsilog- corned beef, garlic rice, 2 fried eggs, fried potato strings
  • Turon Crepe- caramelized bananas, vanilla ice cream, macerated strawberries

Dinner:

  • Aluna Salad- spring mix, caramelized peanuts, gala apples, parmesan, honey sesame dressing, fried wontons
  • Chicken Lugaw- garlic fried chicken, chicken/pork broth, lime cream, basmati rice, tamago egg, fried garlic, scallions
  • House crinkle cookies with hot cocoa

Price: Brunch: $37; dinner: $45

640 Meats

Where: 640 Meats, 6410 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park

The deal: A bundle meal deal comes with a sub sandwich, small bag of chips and a can of pop or regular bottle of water.

Price: $10.99

8th Ward Pub

Where: 8th Ward Pub, 3905 Broadway, Rockford

The deal: 8th Ward Pub is featuring a flatbread pizza, a sandwich, homemade cheesecake and a cocktail.

Price: $12-$15

Abreo

Where: Abreo, 515 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Abreo is offering a 4-course tasting menu featuring their greatest hits from the past 19 years. The menu will feature a variety of old school classics and new school favorites.

Price: $55

Alchemy at Aldeen

Where: Alchemy at Aldeen, 1902 Reid Farm Road, Rockford

The deal: 

Small Bites

  • Tuna cicerone tortas ($16): Seared coriander ahi tuna finished with tomatillo micro pico and refried black bean purée
  • Lobster and shrimp slider rolls ($19): Gently poached lobster and shrimp, avocado, celery, aïoli, lemon zest and secret seasoning set in our housemade buns
  • Ibérico pork secreto hibachi ($20): Enjoy Spain’s best kept secret cut of pork prepared at your table on your hibachi grill, accompanied by finishing salt and fresh vegetables; add gold wagyu $16

Big Bites – Portioned to Share

  • The Table Cacio e Pepe Pasta & Steak ($39): A delicious, classic Italian version of macaroni and cheese. Pasta is prepared at your table in a Parmesan wheel with toasted peppercorns and Parmesan cheese accompanied by Alchemy’s signature skirt steak
  • Pho Q. Nabe ($41): Snake River Farms gold wagyu accompanied by shaved fresh vegetables, noodles, mint, basil and sauces. 24-hour smoked bone marrow and shiitake mushroom broth. Served table side in a hot pot.
  • Ða Platter ($46): Duck, short rib and crispy pork shank. Served with all kinds of fixings: naan, plantain torte, rolls, and tortillas. Top it off with Alche-Masala, salsas, sweet chili sauce, caramelized onion, queso fresco and more

Price: $16 – $46

Ambiance

Tisha Hannah is the owner of Ambiance Cuisine Cocktails & Catering in downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Ambiance Cuisine Cocktails & Catering, 307 S. Main St., Rockford

The deal: The restaurant week dinner for two features a shared appetizer (options include jerk wings, spinach and artichoke dip, or soul rolls), two entrees (choices like chicken Alfredo, shrimp Alfredo, or southern-style fried catfish, three-piece fried chicken with sides). Each person gets a cocktail, dessert is shared, and there’s no added gratuity during restaurant week. Additionally, diners receive a 10% coupon for their next visit within the next 30 days.

Price: $85 meal for two

Baked Wings

Baked Wings
Five-piece hand-battered chicken tenders with honey barbecue dry rub and Wake and Bake BBQ dipping sauce at Baked Wings in Loves Park. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Baked Wings, 6290 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park

The deal: The Baked Wings family bundle features 20 wings, two regular sides and two desserts.

Price: $29.99

Barnstormer Distillery

Where: Barnstormer Distillery, 6969 S. Main St., Rockford

The deal: Barnstormer Distillery will be offering a speakeasy charcuterie board and cocktails for Restaurant Week. It will feature a curated selection of premium cheeses, cured meats and artisanal accompaniments paired with crafted cocktails.

Price: Cocktails $10-$12; charcuterie board $24

BeefaRoo

Where: BeefaRoo locations in Rockford, Loves Park and Machesney Park

The deal: Beefaroo is offering a sandwich of the month. For January, it is featuring the Maple Aioli Burger.

Price: $6.49

Bop Bop Korean BBQ & Rice Bowl

Galbi rice bowl at Bop Bop Korean BBQ & Rice Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, at Rockford City Market, 116 N. Madison St., Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Bop Bop Korean BBQ & Rice Bowl, 116 N. Madison St., Rockford

The deal: Bop Bop Korean BBQ & Rice Bowl is offering a bundled course meal deal consisting of soy garlic or spicy grilled chicken, a Korean cheese corn dog and passion fruit iced tea.

Price: $20

Cantina Taco

Where: Cantina Taco, 117 S. Main St., Rockford; 6342 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park

The deal: Get the 3 Screw City, set of birria, or tacos de alambre for $10.99 for one option or all $30 for all three.

Price: $10.99 or $30

Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese

The chipotle Philly is one of the most popular items at Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese in Rockford. It features shaved sirloin steak, white American and pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, onions and chiptole aioli. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Cheezy’s Grilled Cheese inside BJ’s Place, 2842 11th St., Rockford

The deal: Savor Cheezy’s ultimate comfort food experience with its original grilled cheese, served alongside crispy chips and a soul-warming soup.

The price: $10.99

Cold Stone Creamery

Where: Cold Stone Creamery, 653 S. Perryville Road, Rockford

The deal: Cold Stone will also be creating an exclusive ice cream creation available only during restaurant week called the 815. You can also get two signature “love it” size ice cream and two bottles of water for a discounted price.

The price: $9.99

Dairyhäus

Dairyhaus, 113 E. Main St. in Rockton, celebrates 40 years in business this year. The limestone shop is shown on Friday, May 5, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Dairyhäus, 113 E. Main St., Rockton

The deal: 

  • Maple Bacon homemade ice cream: homemade Dairyhäus maple syrup ice cream with real crunchy salty bacon pieces
  • Hausmonster Super Cereal S’more milkshake: a Golden Grahams milkshake with chocolate flakes and marshmallow
    Cinnamon Toast Crunch/Pop Tart Mashup sundae: your choice of homemade Dairyhäus ice creams, topped with crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and a warm cinnamon pop tart
  • Maple Waffle Bacon sundae: homemade Dairyhäus Maple Bacon ice cream topped with a warm waffle, maple syrup, and crushed bacon

The price: $3.75-$9

Deli Italia

Where: Deli Italia, 3004 N. Main St., Rockford

The deal: Purchase a 16-inch two-topping pizza and receive a 10-inch cheese for free. Or a case of sugo (pasta sauce) and receive 10% off the case price.

The price: $20.75

District Bar & Grill

Where: District Bar & Grill, 205 W. State St., Rockford

The deal: District Bar & Grill is offering 15% off all food menu items during Restaurant Week.

The price: Varies

Ernie’s Midtown Pub

Ernie’s Midtown Pub, 1025 Fifth Ave., Rockford, opened Sept. 1, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Ernie’s Midtown Pub, 1025 Fifth Ave., Rockford

The deal: 

  • Cherry bourbon sour:  Muddled lemon and filthy cherries, fresh lemon juice, Stirrings sour mix, Jeppson’s bourbon and soda water.
  • Ernie’s Lager is a fresh, crisp, refreshing lager coming in at 4.5% alcohol by volume brewed by Eagle Park Brewing Co.
  • Chicken and waffle nachos: Golden crispy waffles, hand breaded chicken breast, melted house cheese blend, pickled jalapeño, cilantro, hot honey and Nashville hot sauce with syrup on the side

The price: $15 Chicken and waffle nachos, $9 cherry bourbon sour, $4 Ernie’s Lager by Eagle Park Brewing Co

The Fire Barn

Where: The Fire Barn, 422 N. Center St., Durand

The deal: Pick two off of the Fire Barn features menu ( jumbo shrimp, ribeye, salmon, blackened fish tacos, or avocado salsa chicken) and get a choice of a free appetizer or flight of desserts free.

  • Beer battered buffalo shrimp appetizer with choice of ranch or blue cheese.
  • Appetizer flight: Homemade tortilla chips served with a flight of dips. Homemade beer cheese fondue, homemade spinach artichoke dip, nacho cheese, and our homemade salsa.
  • Dessert flight: red velvet cake, blueberry lemon cream cake, chocolate mousse and strawberry cheesecake.
  • Pineapple Jerk Chicken and Rice served in a pineapple. Served with choice of soup or salad.

The price: $9.99-$20

Forest City Pub

Where: Forest City Pub, 200 Bell School Road, Rockford

The deal: Forest City Pub is featuring its 815 Burger, which includes two juicy all beef USDA patties, seared silver onions, secret sauce topped with melted American cheese and two buttery brioche bun alongside signature seasoned battered crunchy fries and a fresh crisp Dill pickle spear.

The price: $12.99

Franchesco’s Ristorante

Where: Franchesco’s Ristorante, 7128 Spring Creek Road, Rockford

The deal:

Carryout specials:

  • Pasta Family special is ½ gallon of spaghetti or mostaccioli with a special salad and 2-liter drink for $16.95.
  • Pizza Family Special is large cheese pizza with a special salad and two-liter for $17.95.
  • Half pan of lasagna that serves up to 10 people for $49 with rolls

Dine-in specials:

  • Grilled Octopus: Wild Mediterranean octopus with sauteed spinach and red pepper and citrus beurre blanc
  • Parmesan Scallops: Twin wild caught Parmesan crusted scallops with creamy spinach, risotto, crispy pancetta and port wine reduction
  • Mussels alla vodka: One pound of tender blue mussels, vodkda sauce with roasted tomatoes and crispy toast points.
  • Blackened tuna: Sliced ahi tuna, blackened with broccolini and grilled vegetables.  Served with Korean BBQ and spicy mayo.
  • Includes 10% discount on seafood appetizers

The price: varies

Garrett’s Restaurant and Bar

Where: Garrett’s Restaurant and Bar, 1631 N. Bell School Road, Rockford

The deal: Garrett’s is offering small bites: Trio-chips and salsa, bacon-wrapped dates and reuben eggrolls

The price: $13

Half Baked Bar

A slice of pepperoni and sausage pizza is pulled from the pie on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, at Half Baked in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Half Baked Bar, 908 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford

The deal: Half Baked is offering a lunch special of a 14-inch one topping pizza. You also receive 20% off when you mention Rockford Region Restaurant Week.

The price: $8.99

Halo Bakeshop

Where: Halo Bakeshop, 7969 Forest Hills Road, Loves Park

The deal: A taste of your childhood lunchbox favorites. Each box contains one each: zebra cake, fudge round, oatmeal cream pie and cosmic brownie cookie.

The price: $17.50

Hidden Creek Estates

Where: Hidden Creek Estates, 13276 White School Road, Roscoe

The deal: Three-course menu:

  • First (choose 1): Miso onion cheesy bread: slow roasted caramelized onions and Gruyere fondue on focaccia potato leek soup.
  • Second (choose one): Spinach and kale risotto with mushrooms and whipped ricotta fennel rosemary pork tenderloin with mashed potatoes.
  • Third: Torta Caprese Bianca: lemon white chocolate cake

The price: $35

Johnny Pamcakes

Where: Johnny Pamcakes, 3700 E. State St., Rockford

The deal:

  • Baked mostacciol served with a cup of soup or tossed salad. Mostaccioli is tossed in meat sauce, topped with mozzarella and served with garlic toast ($12.99)
  • Swedish or buttermilk connection: Two eggs any style, two bacon strips, two sausage links and two Swedish pancakes or two buttermilk pancakes ($11.29)
  • Every time you visit you are also entered to win a grab-n-go gift mug. Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, Feb. 6.

The price: $11.29-12.99

KBQ

Where: KBQ, 6332 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park

The deal: Half off all bingsu desserts.

The price: Varies

Koo’s Bento & Bowl

Soto ayam
Soto ayam, a traditional Indonesian dish with chicken, noodles, rice and egg, is available at Koo’s Bento & Bowl, 3206 S. Alpine Road, for Rockford Region Restaurant Week. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Koo’s Bento & Bowl, 3206 S. Alpine Road, Rockford

The deal: There is special pricing on all bento bowl menu items. The restaurant has also added new Indonesian options:

  • Gado gado: An Indonesian salad with peanut sauce or sweet soy sauce. It’s served with carrots, broccoli, cream leaf lettuce, tofu, shrimp chips and your sauce choice.
  • Soto ayam: An Indonesia comfort food that’s similar to chicken-noodle soup. It comes with shredded chicken, egg, vermicelli grass noodle, cabbage and rice.

Price: $12.75 to $16

LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Where: LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, 221 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Multiple course meal deal with two combo options.

Lino’s Restaurant

Where: Lino’s Restaurant, 5611 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Lino’s will be offering daily specials on select dishes. There is also 10% off Italian wine bottles and free gelato with every meal.

Sunday: Half and half pasta
Monday: Lasagna
Tuesday: Chicken parmigiana, veal parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana
Thursday: Chicken ala Lino
Friday: Fried cod and baked cod
Saturday: Veal dishes (saltimbocca, marsala, francais)

Curbside Special: $19.95 large one-topping pizza, special salad for two and two liter of pop

The price: Various prices

Lucha Cantina

Where: Lucha Cantina, 1641 N. Alpine Road, Rockford

The deal: Enjoy one of Lucha Cantina’s favorite appetizers and desserts paired with a house salad on of the feature entrees for one price during Rockford Area Restaurant Week. Featured entrees are monterey chicken, Coca-Cola braised pork belly and bisteca poblano.

Magpie

An old fashioned with Limousin Rye whiskey on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Magpie in Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Magpie, 126 N. Madison St., Rockford

The deal: New featured items for Restaurant Week:

  • ‘Sconsin Hash: Hand-cut potatoes, grilled bratwurst, peppers and onions topped with a Decatur Dairy Beer Cheddar sauce and eggs.
  • Peperonata Appetizer: roasted Italian sausage, peppers and onions served with garlic toast.
  • Sprouts and sausage pasta: cavatappi, fresh alfredo, Italian sausage & roasted Brussels sprouts.
  • $7 cocktail specials: Anti-aging mimosa or Brandy old fashioned
  • Shankytini cocktail: Shanky’s Whip, amaretto and cream with a cinnamon sugar rim.

Mary’s Market

Where: Mary’s Market, 4431 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Mary’s Market is offering of carryout special consisting of two Mary’s Market BLT sandwiches with two sides. It is only available for online carry-out orders.

The price: $22

Mexico Clasico

Where: Mexico Clasico, 3929 Broadway, Rockford

The deal: Mexico Clasico is offering a multi-course meal deal consisting of Aztec Soup, ribeye steak with veggies and vanilla ice cream.

The price: $23

Midway Bar

The Midway Burger at Midway Bar inside Rockford Casino. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Midway Bar inside Rockford Casino, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford

The deal: Happy Hour special includes $2 off appetizers and $1 off draft beer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

The price: Varies

Murphy’s Pub and Grill

Where: Murphy’s Pub and Grill, 510 S. Perryville Road, Rockford

The deal: Murphy’s Pub and Grill is offering their Murphy’s Pub Burger at half price, served with their signature fries and a pickle.

Price: $7

The Norwegian

Where: The Norwegian, 1402 N. Main St., Rockford

The deal:

  • Pineapple Upside Down Æbleskiver ($8): Three Danish pancake balls stuffed with pineapple compote, served with cherry mascarpone whipped cream.
  • Delicata Skillet ($15): Caramelized delicata squash, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh thyme, garlic, shallots, goat cheese, roasted pepitas, pomegranate molasses, & sunny-side up egg.
  • Smoked Salmon Melt ($15): Smoked salmon belly, jarlsberg cheese, red onion and lemon dill aioli on toasted Great Harvest light rye; served with fries
  • Akvavit spritz ($9)

The price: $8, $9, $15

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Where: Nothing Bundt Cakes, 881 S. Perryville Road, suite 200, Rockford

The deal: A three-bundtlet tower

The price: $15

The Olympic Tavern

Where: The Olympic Tavern, 2327 N. Main St., Rockford

The deal: The Olympic Tavern is offering a special three-course menu featuring blackened chicken or vegetable alfredo, a half rack of barbecue St. Louis cut ribs, or Cajun shrimp boil featuring shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes. All are soup or salad, a side, and a sweet finale of ice cream.

The price: $20.24

Onyx Bar & Grill

Where: Onyx Bar & Grill, 1001 W. Lane Road, Machesney Park

The deal: Daily specials for each day of Restaurant Week.

Monday: Domestic 23-ounce drafts for $2.50
Tuesday: $1.50 chicken or beef tacos with Captain drinks for $3
Wednesday: $7.99 wraps, $0.79 wings, and Captain and Tito’s for $3.50.
Thursday: $7.99 sandwiches and well drinks for $2
Friday : $7.99 club subs, $7.99 salads, and refreshing drink options with well drinks at $1, domestic pints at $2, and call drinks at $3.
Saturday: Half-price appetizers, well drinks for $1.75, domestic 23-ounce drafts at $2.75, and green tea shots for $3.
Sunday: $7.99 burgers, $0.79 wings, and domestic 23-ounce drafts for $3.50.

Panino’s

Where: Panino’s, 5403 E. State St., and 2725 N. Main St., Rockford

The deal: Panino’s is offering spaghetti or mostaccioli with two meatballs, side salad and 20-ounce beverage for $12.95. Your order also comes with a half loaf of delicious homemade bread. You can upgrade your bread choice garlic bread for $1.19 or garlic cheese bread for $1.99.

The price: $12.95

Pig Minds Brewing Co.

Pig Minds poke
Pig Minds Brewing Co. is offering a vegan poke bowl with impossible pork egg rolls during 2024 Rockford Region Restaurant Week. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Pig Minds Brewing Co., 4080 Steele Drive, Rockford

The deal: Pig Minds is offering a meal deal with a vegan poke bowl with impossible pork egg rolls and drink.

The price: $16.95

The Pomodoro

Salmon Izzabella is one of the most popular items on the menu at The Pomodoro, 6500 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

The deal: Pomodoro’s Restaurant Week feature is its pasta flight featuring three of their specialty pastas.

The price: $25

Prairie Street Brewing Co.

Where: Prairie Street Brewing Co., 200 Prairie St., Rockford

  • Appetizers: hummus, wild mushroom quesadilla, cheese curds, taquitos
  • Entrees: Green burger, Green gyro, tofu poke, Thai ginger crunch, salmon poke, Far East fried rice, Texas smash burger, beef short rib
  • Dessert: chocolate cake and gelato, cheesecake, s’mores creme brulee

The deal: Pick one appetizer, two entrees and one dessert along with one drink per person.

Price: $85 for two

Prime Italian Steakhouse

Where: Prime Italian Steakhouse, 6565 Lexus Drive, Rockford

The deal: Lobster risotto is available at a special cost

The price: $38

Quixotic Bakery

Where: Quixotic Bakery, 116 N. Madison St., Rockford

The deal: Box of nine chocolate chip cookies and a box of nine cinnamon roll cookies, as well as a unique caramel apple cookie featuring a butterscotch cookie topped with chopped apples and in-house made caramel sauce, served in a 9-inch pie tin. For a rich indulgence, they offer a brownie foil pack in a 6-by-8-inch pan, available in both traditional and flourless varieties.

The price: $18-22

Ramen & Tea

Beef ramen at Ramen & Tea, 7062 Walton St., Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Ramen & Tea, 7062 Walton St., Rockford

The deal: Ramen & Tea is offering 10% off of all ramen and noodles for Restaurant Week.

Rock River Bar & Grill

Prime bone-in ribeye topped with compound butter at Rockford Casino. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Rock River Bar & Grill inside Rockford Casino, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford

The deal: Specials include a $9.99 prime rib dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and $9.99 all you can eat pasta every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The price: $9.99

Salamone’s North

Where: Salamone’s North, 2583 N. Mulford Road, Rockford

The deal: Salamone’s North is featuring a new appetizer, sausage rolls. They will also have a happy hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with appetizers and drink specials. Additionally, they will be offering a free 10-inch cheese pizza for carryout with purchase of a 14-inch or 16-inch pizza.

The price: $14.40

Salamone’s Cherry Valley

Where: Salamone’s Cherry Valley, 103 S. Cherry St., Cherry Valley

The deal: Salamone’s Cherry Valley is offering $5 draft beers and $6 specialty cocktails and appetizers (dine in only from 3-5 p.m.) You can also get a free 10-inch cheese pizza with purchase of a 14-inch or 16-inch pizza at regular price (carryout only).

Sam’s on Harlem

Where: Sam’s On Harlem, 1031 Harlem Road, Machesney Park

The deal: Sam’s on Harlem is offering a lasagna dinner served with choice of soup or salad, bread, and ice cream when dining in only.

The price: $14.00

Sam’s Ristorante on Riverside

Where: Sam’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, 6075 E. Riverside Blvd., suite 4413, Rockford

The deal: You can get a four-course dinner with your choice of the following:

  • Appetizer: Half-order of fried calamari, fried ravioli, or Italian bruschetta
  • Salad/soup: Italian specialty salad or garden salad or soup
  • Entrée: Chicken portobello, chicken or shrimp alfredo, or portobello mushroom ravioli marsala
  • Dessert: Taste size of one of our homemade cheesecakes, tiramisu or ice cream.

The price: $55 dinner for two

SALT

Where: SALT Rockford, 6860 Spring Creek Road, Rockford

The deal: SALT is offering a special four-course menu featuring seasonal, local ingredients designed by Executive Chef Michael Turley for $50. Enjoy four specially selected wine pairings for an additional $20.

The price:  $50 + $20 with wine pairing

Shogun Japanese Restaurant

Where: Shogun Japanese Restaurant, 293 Executive Parkway, Rockford

The deal: Shogun is offering a multiple-course dinner featuring a combination of filet mignon, lobster tail and hibachi chicken. Each dinner comes with Shogun soup, Shogun salad, hibachi vegetables, steamed rice, yakisoba noodles and green tea. Fried rice upgrade available. Half off glasses of wine Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The price: $89.95 dinner for two

Social Charcuterie Bar & Cocktails

Where: Social Charcuterie Bar & Cocktails, 509 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Social is offering a trio of meats and cheeses accompanied by house-made mustard, jam, pickles, olives, nuts, crackers and toasted bread. For the second course, choose between the Indian-inspired pakora with creamy apple and mint chutney, the pork belly taco with crisp pork belly, butterkase cheese, guacamole, and pico, or the crab rangoon. Conclude your dining experience with either the cider brined pork loin, a three-day brined McKenna Farm pork served with roasted apples and beets, or the shrimp and grits featuring cheddar grits, remoulade, tabasco, and lardon.

The price: $39

Sonny’s Place

Where: Sonny’s Place, 1649 N. Alpine Road, Rockford

The deal: Sonny’s Place will feature its shrimp and grits and a Restaurant Week special.

The price: $12

Taco Libre

Taco Libre opened on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at 501 E. State St. in downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Taco Libre, 501 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Pineapple fizz margarita will be at a special price

The price: $8

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

Where: The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge, 416 S. Main St., Rockford

The deal: The special Restaurant Week menu features a three-course experience beginning with butternut squash ravioli, followed by braised osso buco accompanied by Parmesan polenta and asparagus, and concluding with a dessert trio. Also, $5 pints of any local craft drafts.

The price: $65

TNT Funnel Cakes

TNT Funnel Cake
French toast funnel cake at TNT Funnel Cakes, 201 W. State St., in downtown Rockford. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: TNT Funnel Cakes, 201 W. State St., Rockford

The deal: Breakfast sandwich with sausage or turkey bacon or spicy crispy chicken sandwich and drink of choice (coffee, hot chocolate, Bubbler, bottled water or slushy)

The price: $10

Tower Kitchen and Bar

Where: Tower Kitchen and Bar, 416 S. Main St., Rockford (lower level)

The deal: Your choice of soup or Salad for the first course, followed by a second course featuring braised short ribs in a red wine and tomato sauce served with smoked gouda mashed and roasted carrots, and concluding on a sweet note with a berry cobbler for the third course. Also, $5 pints of any local craft drafts.

The price: $45

Wired Cafe

The Marko, which is named after Marko Kuljanin of Rockford, at Wired Cafe, 414 E. State St., Rockford. IT comes with turkey, cheddar, bacon, tomato, onion, garlic mayo, and mixed greens on brioche. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

Where: Wired Cafe, 414 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Wired Cafe is highlighting menu items named after customers and community members. There are five such sandwiches on the menu.

The founders of Wired Cafe – Crystal, Maggie and Shanna Douglas – have also selected their favorite menu items as specials. Receive 13% off in honor of 13 years in business.

  • Maggie’s Pick: Wired Latte
  • Shanna’s Pick: Southwest Wrap
  • Crystal’s Pick: Carmel Oatmeal Chocolate Bar

Woodfire

Where: Woodfire, 408 E. State St., Rockford

The deal: Woodfire is offering a special menu including new appetizers, pastas, pizza and a cocktail.

The price: Varies


Compiled by the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Visit gorockford.com/restaurant-week for more info.

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