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1. Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint
4.7
Exceptional(2244)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Beloit
Booked 32 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.
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2. Velvet Buffalo
4.6
Exceptional(855)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Beloit
Booked 15 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.
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3. Franchesco's
4.7
Exceptional(1395)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Rockford
Booked 12 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. drafthouse
4.7
Exceptional(15)
Price: Expensive
• Gastro Pub • Janesville
Booked 8 times today
Located in the heart of Janesville’s downtown, drafthouse, is a fun, high-energy downtown gastropub that celebrates the richness of American culture through its appetizing and progressive bar fare. Both the restaurant philosophy and menu offerings draw heavily from two barroom staples: beer and spirits.drafthouse is the downtown place-to-be for locals and tourists alike. Set in a warm modernist design, the restaurant and bar offer 24 draft beers, a wine list of over 120 offerings, the counties largest whiskey selection and an extensive spirt and cocktail list. The abundant windows show off the interior space to the downtowns successful relaunch. And, rooted in the idea that we are indeed a community, four large communal tables foster a sense of gathering where deliciously innovative food, conversation and drink can be shared amongst friends and neighbors.drafthouse....great food....great drinks....great times!
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5. Wissota Chophouse - Janesville
4.8
Exceptional(243)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Janesville
Booked 3 times today
With classic American chophouses in mind, Wissota Chophouse features Certified Angus Beef, an excellent variety of the freshest seafood and creative sides. Our steaks start with the best cuts of meat, seasoned simply and cooked to perfection, delivered to your table perfectly seared and bursting with flavor. Complement your meal with a drink from over 30 wines by the glass, 20 beers on tap and a variety of bottle beer selections.
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6. Famous Dave's - Rockford
(0)
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. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Algonquin, IL
4.7
Exceptional(1091)
Price: Moderate
• American • Algonquin
Booked 153 times today
Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.
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8. Lucille
4.5
Awesome(1133)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Madison
Booked 30 times today
Lucille is currently open for indoor dining! For large group reservations (15+ people), please email us at info@lucillemadison.com or give us a call at 608-283-0000 for availability. We are excited to have you in!
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9. 1878 On The Lake
4.2
Awesome(471)
Price: Expensive
• American • Lake Geneva
Booked 21 times today
With panoramic waterfront views, an innovative menu inspired by our Midwestern roots, and an all-new interior design, we invite you to dine with us lakeside at 1878 on the Lake. Join us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and enjoy our all new menus, with a unique twist, as we pay homage to Lake Lawn Resort's long-standing history and celebrate what's to come.
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10. The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge
4.4
Awesome(161)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Rockford
Booked 6 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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  • Austin
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We celebrated my wife’s birthday with a 3 other couples and had an amazing experience. From the start to finish everything was absolutely perfect! Special thanks to the owners and staff for taking such great care of us! They really went above and beyond! I can’t recommend this place enough, we are already planning our next visit.
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    Franchesco'sPrice: Moderate• Italian• Rockford
    •
    4.7
  • DENISE
    Wisconsin •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    You never get a bad meal here. The food is amazing. However some things have slipped over the past few years. The host, Hunter,didn't seem to have a clue. He made us wait 20 min. while he seated others who came in after us even though the restaurant was only 15% full, luckily another host came along and seated us. That made for a bad start. The waitress was excellent but the young man who removed plates and filled water glasses kept reaching across us instead of moving to the side of the table. The soda and iced tea was so watered down that it might as well have been water. The steak and salmon were excellent. Cooked perfectly. The potato both mashed and scalloped were tasty and the brownie ice cream sundae was incredible. Our waitress, Allie(sp) was on top of everything. So, no longer a 5 star but still good.
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    Merrill & Houston’s Steak JointPrice: Expensive• Steak• Beloit
    •
    4.7
  • Irma
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food and service were excellent. Decorated nicely for Christmas.
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    Velvet BuffaloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Beloit
    •
    4.6
  • Allen
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Dec 2024
    Tasty food and good service. The steak pasta with blue cheese had especially good flavor.
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    drafthousePrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Janesville
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    4.7
  • Michael
    Wisconsin •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 14 Dec 2024
    Service was very good. The food was excellent. Had a really good time for my wife’s birthday.
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    Wissota Chophouse - JanesvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Janesville
    •
    4.8

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