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Aldo’s Pizzeria & The Red Brick PubAldo's Pizzeria & The Red Brick Pub offers Mediterranean-style cuisine, an extensive wine collection, and a welcoming atmosphere in downtown Rochelle, IL. Guests enjoy appetizers, fresh salads, handcrafted pizzas, pastas, prime rib, steak, BBQ, seafood, desserts, and more. The Red Brick Pub features a full bar and relaxed setting for unwinding with friends, while the dining room delivers a fine dining experience. Convenient takeout, delivery, and catering available. Reservations accepted. Local favorite for Italian and pizza lovers.
Don’s Seafood & ChickenLocally owned Sterling restaurant established in 1992, serving battered fish and chicken, bone-in chicken, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers, sides and family-style meal options. Don’s Seafood & Chicken is known for approachable prices and generous comfort-food choices; check the official website or call for the current menu and hours.
El JacalitoA family-owned Sterling restaurant serving authentic Mexican recipes in a spacious downtown setting. The extensive menu includes tacos, birria, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, fajitas, seafood and Mexican breakfast favorites, with a full bar, carryout, catering and semi-private event rooms.
Long Branch SaloonLong Branch Saloon is a longtime Amboy dinner spot serving fried chicken, steaks, ribs, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, cocktails, and desserts in a casual historic setting. The building stands on the 1855 site of Samuel Carson and John Pirie’s first dry-goods store, a predecessor of Carson Pirie Scott. Guests can dine in or order takeout; the restaurant offers accessible seating, a kids’ menu, high chairs, and reservations.
Maxson’s Riverside Restaurant & Pride of Oregon RiverboatMaxson’s Riverside Restaurant pairs Rock River dining with the Pride of Oregon, a 102-foot paddlewheel boat offering seasonal luncheon and dinner cruises. The glass-enclosed restaurant looks across the river toward the Black Hawk statue and serves its celebrated homemade orange rolls, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, beer, and wine. The accessible complex also hosts weddings, receptions, reunions, business meetings, and group functions.
- New China BuffetRochelle Chinese restaurant offering an all-you-can-eat buffet plus carryout and online ordering. The menu includes appetizers, soups, fried rice, lo mein, chicken, beef, seafood and vegetarian dishes, with lunch and dinner service.
Touch of Thai II Rock Falls and The BarCode BarTouch of Thai 2 Restaurant & The BarCode Bar Touch of Thai 2 Restaurant & The BarCode Bar is a unique dining and entertainment destination in Rock Falls, Illinois—bringing together authentic Thai cuisine, fresh sushi, and exciting new seafood boil options in one vibrant location. At Touch of Thai 2, guests can enjoy bold, flavorful Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients, alongside a wide selection of handcrafted sushi rolls. Now featuring Seafood Boil, perfect for sharing for a fun and unforgettable dining experience. We also offer a popular Lunch Special, providing great value with delicious meals—ideal for a quick break, business lunch, or casual dine-in. Guests can choose from dine-in, carryout, online ordering, and catering, making it easy to enjoy your favorite dishes anytime. Connected to the restaurant, The BarCode Bar offers a lively atmosphere with a full bar, signature cocktails, gaming machines, and entertainment, creating the perfect place to relax, socialize, and enjoy the night. Together, Touch of Thai 2 and The BarCode Bar deliver the perfect combination of great food, great drinks, and great vibes—all in one place.
Willy's RestaurantFamily-friendly Sterling restaurant serving authentic Mexican food including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, tamales, seafood, fresh chips and salsa, margaritas, and other traditional favorites.
