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Rockford, Kent County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in Rockford, MI (2026)

21 restaurants with a Rockford address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in Rockford, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Rockford, MI on TownAnswer is F'n K Tacos, with a score of 76 out of 100 (4.9 stars from 263 Google reviews). Next are Bridge Street Burger Shack (75) and Kawa Sushi Rockford (75). We scored 21 restaurants with a Rockford address. If review count matters most, Rockford Corner Bar has the most Google reviews (2,386).

Rockford at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 21 restaurants with a Rockford mailing address. 21 list a website, 21 have claimed their Google listing and 14 take online bookings.

None belongs to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data.

Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.

The most-reviewed restaurant in Rockford is Rockford Corner Bar with 2,386 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.4 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
  2. Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
  3. Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
  4. Is there a private room or group menu?
  5. What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?

Restaurants in Rockford, ranked

Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.

The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank

11

Uccello's - Rockford

★ 4.3 1,352 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,352 reviews

You will find Uccello's - Rockford at 19 N Main St, Rockford, MI 49341. It sits about 1.2 miles south of central Rockford. Its Google category is "Italian restaurant", with Pizza restaurant, Restaurant, Sandwich shop as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,352 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.

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13

The Peppermill Grill

★ 4.4 903 Google reviews

67scoreB-

Opens before 7 AMWeekend hoursClaimed on Google903 reviews

You will find The Peppermill Grill at 8 S Squires St Square, Rockford, MI 49341. That is 1.3 miles south of the Rockford city center. Its Google category is "Breakfast restaurant", with American restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Diner as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 903 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.

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Side by side

#BusinessScoreGradeRatingReviewsStreet
1F'n K Tacos76B+4.9263110 Courtland St
2Bridge Street Burger Shack75B+4.783151 E Bridge St NE
3Kawa Sushi Rockford75B+4.75348 E Bridge St NE #104a
4Momma's Boy73B4.84264324 14 Mile Rd NE
5Marinades Pizza Bistro72B4.6320109 Courtland St
6Flo's Wood Fired Pizzeria71B4.51,0064425 14 Mile Rd NE
7Rockford Brewing Company70B4.496412 E Bridge St NE
8Fatzo's Pizza70B4.6527346 E Main St
9Grill One Eleven70B4.4497111 Courtland St
10Nourish Rockford70B4.87054 Courtland St Ste C
11Uccello's - Rockford68B-4.31,35219 N Main St
12The Toasted Pickle Rockford68B-4.368817 Squires Street Square NE
13The Peppermill Grill67B-4.49038 S Squires St Square
14Evergreen Inn Restaurant66B-4.41314615 14 Mile Rd NE
15Boochie Bar - Acai & Kombucha cafe'66B-4.912839 Courtland St
16The Fresh Fix Kitchen66B-4.86354 Courtland St Unit D
17Rockford Corner Bar65B-4.32,38631 N Main St
18Cinco De Mayo65B-4.1768123 Courtland St
19The Old Mill - Beer City Bread Co.65B-4.314734 Squires Street Square NE
20Rogue River Tavern63C+4.21,4824 N Main St
21MUDPENNY Rockford59C3.916828 S Main St

About Rockford

6,218residents
$107,121median household income
1,929residents per square mile
2,542households
38.5median age
3.2square miles of land

Rockford has 6,218 residents on 3.2 square miles of land, about 1,929 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $107,121 and the median age is 38.5. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 21 restaurants with a Rockford mailing address: 33.8 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.

How to choose a restaurant in Rockford

Call ahead about allergies. Ask how the kitchen keeps an allergen apart, not only whether a dish contains it.

For a group, ask about a set menu, a private room and the deposit rule.

Kitchen hours and bar hours often differ. Check the kitchen hours if you plan a late dinner.

County health departments inspect restaurants in Michigan. You can ask the county for the latest inspection report.

Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

Restaurants near Rockford

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Belmont5.7 mi southwest370
Cedar Springs5.8 mi north2073
Cannonsburg7.0 mi southeast173
Sparta8.0 mi west1376
Comstock Park8.9 mi southwest678
Sand Lake10.6 mi north470
Ada11.2 mi south1776
Kent City11.9 mi northwest565

Other local pros in Rockford

Personal Injury Attorneys 3Water Damage Restoration Companies 1Mold Remediation Companies 1Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 3Plumbers 5Roofers 8HVAC Companies 4Electricians 7Dentists 13Med Spas 5Pilates and Fitness Studios 10Photographers 11Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 1Cafés and Coffee Shops 8Real Estate Brokerages 40Dance Studios 2Everything in RockfordRestaurants in Kent County

Questions

How many restaurants are in Rockford, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 21 restaurants with a Rockford mailing address. 21 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.

Who is the top-rated restaurant in Rockford?

F'n K Tacos has the highest TownAnswer score in Rockford: 76 out of 100, from 4.9 stars and 263 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.

How is the score worked out?

Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.

Can a business pay to rank higher?

No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.

Which restaurants near Rockford are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Belmont (5.7 miles), Cedar Springs (5.8 miles), Cannonsburg (7.0 miles), Sparta (8.0 miles).

What should I ask a restaurant before I hire?

Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?

Which county is Rockford in?

Rockford is in Kent County. See every restaurant in the county on the Kent County page.

How often is this page updated?

We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.

Sources

TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.