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The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge, Rockford, IL

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge

3.9
3.9
180 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
416 S Main St 12th Floor, Rockford, IL 61101-1311

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gee Cuyugan
  • Private party facilities
    The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers private hospitality suites with stunning views of downtown Rockford. We can accommodate a variety of corporate and social events including Private Dinners, Wine Tastings, Holiday Parties, Birthday Celebrations, Baby Showers, and more.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (815) 668-7878
  • Neighborhood
    Rockford
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 180 people are saying

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Great for scenic views

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers a vibrant ambiance with "wonderful views" and a unique igloo experience. Guests praise the "delicious" food and "awesome" service, despite some noise and service delays. The menu features innovative drinks and shareable dishes, creating a "fun experience" worth revisiting.

180 Reviews
  1. BECKY

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the Traditional Board and the Steak and Eggs - the food was delish!! They were playing rap music on Easter Sunday, nothing against rap music but there were a couple of older customers in the restaurant and I doubt that's what they wanted to listen to. Our waitress was great! What I wasn't happy with is we were seated at a small 2 person bar top table (there were only 2 of us) we were told the Traditional Board was huge and would take up most of the table. We asked if we could move to a larger table and we were told that they had a lot of reservations and we couldn't move, so they grabbed a second small table and moved it next to our existing table. The table was uneven, wobbly (with a napkin shoved under on side) and they moved them together the long way, so I was further away from the other person in my party, making it hard to talk over the music. We had a reservation too, we were the first people in the restaurant that day, we spent over $100 on brunch and there were only FIVE tables being used the entire hour we were there. There was absolutely no reason we couldn't have changed tables and been comfortable.

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  2. Teri

    Chicago12 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for brunch. They were having some special event with a DJ that was WAY too loud. We waited so long to get a drink, we decided to just leave.

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  3. scott VIP

    Chicago14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for Brunch 3/30/1025. I think this is new for them and hope they will succeed. Cute music and theme from the movie dirty dancing. Food and presentation were excellent. Feel they are working through service/staff learning curve. Took a while to place orders. Food served but had to wait for napkin/silverware. One of the managers was good about checking on us and filling in the gaps. We will go back and see how it goes. This has the potential to be one of the best brunch option in town.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fine stake a bit over the cook. It was very loud in there but over all a fun time

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  5. Soraya

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had an amazing time!! The service was awesome, the food was delicious, and the ambience was wonderful!!

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  6. Eric

    Chicago1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Such a waste of a great space. Food was absolutely awful. Service matched the food.

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  7. Patti

    Chicago27 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for dinner prior to show at the Coranado. The ambience is great with wonderful views. A little confusion on who was waiting on us causing delays. What we had for food was very good but would like to have been able to add a protein to the salad. Also maybe some additional entrees.

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  8. Amber

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful time food was good the service was great. It's a little pricey but would do it again for special occasion

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  9. Dawn

    Chicago6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    When a server comes to an igloo zip door behind them. It lets all the heat out! The food was awful. Selections are few and drinks are weak. I was disappointed but I do love the rooms at the ES.

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  10. ken

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was initially a bit of crisis upon arrival because I was informed that the igloos on the 12 floor rooftop for Valentine's night were overbooked and I was "the last one who had booked" (3 wks ago! maybe a call by now?), so that they were shifting us to an inside private room instead. This was very disappointing as the igloo experience was key to eating there for a Valentine's date. Luckily, just as I was about to tell the other three of us the disappointing news, a few of the parties there were already sat in the igloos decided it was too chilly out there and came in, freeing up an igloo so that our reservation could be fulfilled. Aside from that our server was a saint, having to run in and out of the building in the literal blizzard, was still very attentive to come out and check on us and we tipped her accordingly. The fancy apps we split: poutine, brussel sprouts, nachos, flatbread, etc. were all very tasty and we had a great time in our "snow globe". We are eager to go back and eat on the roof in the summer to enjoy the contrasting feel!

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FAQs

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (815) 668-7878.

The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge is rated 3.9 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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416 S Main St 12th Floor, Rockford, IL 61101-1311

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Rockford
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gee Cuyugan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    The Top Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers private hospitality suites with stunning views of downtown Rockford. We can accommodate a variety of corporate and social events including Private Dinners, Wine Tastings, Holiday Parties, Birthday Celebrations, Baby Showers, and more.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (815) 668-7878
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