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As of June 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Rockford, IL by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is The Norwegian with a 4.7-star rating from 1,341 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 83/100. Also in the top tier: Woodfire Rockford and GreenFire. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Rockford is 4.5 stars from 1,261 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Rockford range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated June 22, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
Best Overall
Social Urban Bar & Restaurant
Social Urban Bar & Restaurant stands out as the top-ranked restaurant in Rockford for its consistently high ratings and modern, upscale dining experience.
Most Reviewed
Thunder Bay Grille Rockford
A high review count indicates broad popularity and a proven track record of satisfying a large number of diners.
For a trendy, high-rated meal, try Social Urban Bar & Restaurant; if you prefer a popular, well-established spot with many customer reviews, Thunder Bay Grille Rockford is a reliable choice.
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4.5★
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1,261
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Jun 22, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Praised by diners with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,300 reviews.
1402 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USARockford diners praise this spot, earning a strong 4.6 stars from over 1,100 reviews.
408 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA4.5 stars from nearly 3,000 Google reviews, reflecting strong local popularity.
6795 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114, USARestaurants Rankings in Rockford, IL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Norwegian1402 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA | 4.7★ | 1,341 |
| #2 | Woodfire Rockford408 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA | 4.6★ | 1,163 |
| #3 | GreenFire6795 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114, USA | 4.5★ | 2,859 |
| #4 | Abreo515 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA | 4.7★ | 536 |
| #5 | The Raven Rockford6876 Spring Creek Rd Suite 136, Rockford, IL 61114, USA | 5.0★ | 27 |
| #6 | Thunder Bay Grille Rockford7652 Potawatomi Trail, Rockford, IL 61107, USA | 4.4★ | 2,325 |
| #7 | Plume1132 Auburn St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA | 4.6★ | 176 |
| #8 | Culinary Underground416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, USA | 4.1★ | 66 |
| #9 | Prairie Street Brewing Co.200 Prairie St, Rockford, IL 61107, USA | 4.5★ | 3,264 |
| #10 | Tavern On Clark755 Clark Dr, Rockford, IL 61107, USA | 4.5★ | 2,609 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated June 2026
All Restaurants in Rockford
4.7 stars from over 500 Google reviews, reflecting consistent quality and service.
515 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA
Exceptional 5.0-star rating from 27 glowing Google reviews in Rockford, IL.
6876 Spring Creek Rd Suite 136, Rockford, IL 61114, USA
Serves classic American fare with a 4.4-star average from thousands of local reviews.
7652 Potawatomi Trail, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
Rockford locals rate this spot 4.6 stars from over 170 Google reviews.
1132 Auburn St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA
A solid 4.1-star Rockford restaurant praised in dozens of Google reviews.
416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, USA
Boasts a 4.5-star rating from over 3,200 Google reviews.
200 Prairie St, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
4.5 stars from over 2,600 reviews makes this a trusted local dining choice.
755 Clark Dr, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
Rockford's highly-rated restaurant boasts a 4.5-star average from nearly 1,900 reviews.
7128 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
A popular local favorite with 4.5 stars from over 780 Google reviews.
318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, USA
4.5 stars from over 700 Google reviews, reflecting consistent customer satisfaction.
124 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101, USA
Boasts a 4.7-star rating from nearly 400 Google reviews.
509 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA
Praised by hundreds of locals, this Rockford restaurant holds a strong 4.6-star rating.
6860 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61114, USA
Rockford diners praise this spot, earning a strong 4.5-star rating from 242 reviews.
3801 N Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL 61114, USA
Consistently rated 4.1 stars
416 S Main St 12th Floor, Rockford, IL 61101, USA
This Rockford restaurant earned a 4.3-star rating from 88 Google reviews.
2515 Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL 61101, USA
4.2 stars from over 4,400 Google reviews reflects consistent quality.
7475 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108, USA
Rockford restaurant earns a solid 4.4 stars from nearly 1,900 reviews.
2327 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61103, USA
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Restaurants in Rockford, IL — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Norwegian | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,341 |
| 2 | Woodfire Rockford | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 1,163 |
| 3 | GreenFire | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,859 |
| 4 | Abreo | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 536 |
| 5 | The Raven Rockford | 76/100 | 5.0 ★ | 27 |
| 6 | Thunder Bay Grille Rockford | 78/100 | 4.4 ★ | 2,325 |
| 7 | Plume | 80/100 | 4.6 ★ | 176 |
| 8 | Culinary Underground | 66/100 | 4.1 ★ | 66 |
| 9 | Prairie Street Brewing Co. | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 3,264 |
| 10 | Tavern On Clark | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 2,609 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · June 2026
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