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Machine Shed Restaurant - Steakhouse in Rockford, Illinois

Machine Shed Restaurant

4.2 (4082 reviews)

7475 E State St, Rockford, IL 61108

American restaurant
Restaurant

About Machine Shed Restaurant - steak house in Rockford, Illinois

Easygoing farm-themed operation offering traditional American dishes & a full bar.

Customer Review Summary

Charming rustic style restaurant reminiscent of a nicer Cracker Barrel. Offers a gift shop and quality baked goods. Limited menu but very good food, with affordable prices. Great lunch spot for friends and family. Popular orders include the chipotle turkey melt and pork hamburger, both praised for their flavor. Friendly and personable staff, with excellent service mentioned. Customers highlight the relaxing atmosphere and fresh food. The Baked Potato Soup is especially recommended and comes in generous portions. Service was not always prompt, with some delays noted. Highly recommended for delicious meals, including a standout roast turkey dinner.

Key Features

Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Hard liquor
  • Salad bar
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.2 out of 5
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Based on 4082 reviews

Susie Jobe

1 month ago

Charming rustic style restaurant. Reminds me of a nicer Cracker Barrel. Gift shop and quality baked goods in front. There were a few family gatherings and business brunches going on. Limited menu, but the food was very good. We'll be back.

D'Artagnon Beaver

3 months ago

What a great little restaurant! Me and my friend went here for lunch and it was splendid! Come and try it for a great lunch spot with friends or family. I order the chipotle turkey melt and it was delicious! Well seasoned and the chipotle aïoli added a great kick.

Crystal Jordan

8 months ago

THIS PLACE WAS AWESOME! Thomas our waiter was very friendly and personable. He gave great suggestion in helping us pick. He told us about the gift shop. Here I was able to fulfill my desire for beautiful coffee cups. I would definitely recommend this place. The fixins were a great start before the meal and great beginning to breakfast the next day 😁

Betty Sanchez

4 months ago

I loved this restaurant, it’s American Food!!! I ordered a pork hamburger and it was delicious!!! The prices are affordable and the waitress was professional, her name is Heather. I recommend it 100%!!!

Jeanie Bond

6 months ago

How about 10 stars? The Machine Shed is wa, way, WAY better than Cracker Barrel. Relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere. Not overly cluttered like the other place. We were headed to a wedding in a couple of hours, so I decided to order soup. The Baked Potato Soup is far more than a meal. I couldn't even eat the huge roll that came with it. And the soup - outrageously delicious! My husband ordered this huge sandwich and a cup of soup. His words: I'd say this place is outstanding!

Mary Richardson

I had prime rib. Was good with garlic mashed also good. Took a long time to seated and have a waitress come to the table. After she brought our meals she did not return until check time. Never git the chance to order another drink

RANDY MILLER

6 months ago

Nice place good food I like how fresh the food is. Great for a nice warm dinner. It’s comparable to a Cracker Barrel but fresh.

Tsipiora Mowers

Went here for an after Thanksgiving dinner and also recently for lunch and was extremely satisfied both times. The service was friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the roast turkey dinner and both times it was the moistest turkey I’ve ever eaten at a restaurant. I dare say it was almost as good as my whole turkey I make for Thanksgiving. Give it a try you won’t be disappointed.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM

Price Range

$10–20