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Tavern On Clark - Steakhouse in Rockford, Illinois

Tavern On Clark

4.5 (2327 reviews)

755 Clark Dr, Rockford, IL 61107

American restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Steak house

About Tavern On Clark - steak house in Rockford, Illinois

Relaxed, popular spot offering a tavern menu & a big list of beer, wine & spirits, plus patio seats.

Customer Review Summary

Tavern On Clark receives high praise for its outstanding service and delicious food. Many reviews highlight specific dishes such as the Pulled Pork Nachos, lobster tails, ribeye, and the Friday fish fry, all of which were well-received. Waitstaff like Stephanie, Tammy, Julia, and James are commended for their attentiveness and friendliness. The atmosphere is described as cozy and warm, making it a welcoming place to dine. However, there were some criticisms regarding pricing and portion sizes, with one reviewer noting that children's meals felt overpriced. Overall, the restaurant is viewed as a hidden gem worth revisiting.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • 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
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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1599
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508
3
129
2
55
1
36
Based on 2327 reviews

Daniel Lundell

2 weeks ago

Made a reservation. Was sat early. Waitress was amazing. Drinks were very good! Food was delicious! Would go back again!

Nick Berick

3 months ago

Two of us came in for dinner. We were going to each order a burger or something off their sandwich list until we found the Pulled pork nachos on the appetizer list. Stephanie was our waitress who was absolutely fantastic! We asked her if we could share a pulled pork sandwich along with the appetizer, and she told us no problem. The food was awesome and Stephanie was always there to serve our every need! What a gem of a place!

ryan nicosia

3 weeks ago

First visit and it was great. We had lobster tails, ribeye, filet, salmon and dessert. Tammy was our server and she was great. All the food was excellent. Salads, French onion soups and all of our sides were great as well. To top it off, they brought out some ice cream and a flower thing that pops open after the candles burn for a bit when they heard we were celebrating an Anniversary. We will definitely go back and try the rest of their menu.

Mrs Superman

5 months ago

Loved the seats in the booth, service was great. My autistic kiddos loved the food and wouldn't stop eating it. I however didn't care for it that much. Super over priced. 8 dollars for a kids meal that doesn't have anything but the main dish. Drinks arent even included. I had to pay 11 something just for drinks. The vegetables in my pasta could have been more the peas and noodles were over cooked. If I didn't have the shrimp with creole spices then I wouldn't have eaten it. The server was on it. I could see why guys would come here to drink especially with a strip club across the way. But for me and my family they'd have to stop being so cheap. Everywhere else I can get kids meals with a drink for 6 bucks.

Giras Games

1 month ago

Me and my mother went here recently. She ordered the special of that day- a fish fry, beer battered cod. She said it was good, cripsy on the outside while still tender on the outside. I ordered the Widowmaker Burger. It was certainly good- it had a nice, large patty, it wasn't soggy, and was impressively lacking in grease. However, I felt like the ingredients weren't distributed very well, and that the flavors were somewhat drowned out by the sheer amount of bread. The service is very good- Julia was very kind, always ensuring we were having a good experience, and made sure to refill drinks frequently enough without being overbearing. The atmosphere was nice, warm. But the problem occurred about halfway through our visit, where, for some reason, they turned the volume of the music so high it was almost painful, but mostly just irritating. All in all though, it's pretty good restaurant I you're looking for something just a bit nicer for a change.

Michael Kleen

2 months ago

Another hidden gem. My wife and I lived in Rockford for years and never knew this was here. We only had desert, but it was great. Our waitress, Brittany, was friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, warm. Overall a nice experience in our short visit.

Eric Lin

1 month ago

Tried the friday fish fry (cod). It was really well battered and fried, with delicious house tartar and coleslaw. We got the blackened shrimp pasta as well which was solid. Didn’t have to wait very long on a friday night.

Arelys Rosado

1 month ago

Spectacular food and service. Thank you to our waiter James for the recommendations. We had a delightful time!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

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