Smokey Bones Rockford, nestled on E State St, serves as a haven for lovers of traditional American cuisine, especially barbecue enthusiasts. Customers rave about the impeccable service, with staff members like Nydia and Brittany often singled out for their attentiveness and warmth. The menu highlights, particularly the smoked wings and ribs, have garnered praise for their rich flavors and perfect cooking – a testament to the restaurant’s dedication to quality. The ambiance may be lively and, at times, loud due to its spacious layout and high ceilings, but this only adds to the vibrant dining experience. The standout dish, as noted by several visitors, is the corn bread complemented by pecan butter, a unique touch that elevates the meal. Diners recommend ordering extra rib sauce to enhance the dish further. Overall, reviews often express a longing to return, with many guests noting that the journey is worthwhile, regardless of distance. Smokey Bones Rockford undoubtedly leaves a lasting impression. It’s a spot where not just the food, but the service and atmosphere, create memorable dining experiences.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great dessert
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Smokey Bones Rockford
Ronald Keinz
May 25,2025
We can in for a food promotion. My two friends and I were very happy with the service by Nydia. Food came out right away when it was ready and it was great Again, great food and the service was excellent.
Ramnu Reviews
May 5,2025
Update... Second time here absolutely amazing , the smoked wings were phenomenal also the corn bread again , so wish they were closer to me ....Brittany our server was Awesome! Great employee !!.. Drove 55 minutes to try this place out. Ordered the ribs, pork, and jalapeno sausage. The best meat was the ribs the corn bread was amazing with the pecan butter. Word of advice bring the rib sauce out when ribs are ordered. I had no idea you could get more . The sauces on the table were all good but none were the rib sauce. Waited a bit for the food , but they were not crowded not sure what was up with that. Place is typical inside spacious though very loud the high ceiling with acoustic ability made it hard to hear at times. I'll be back definitely. Ramnu Reviews
Rachel Steele
May 2,2025
This was our first time coming here and ordered the Bonfire for 2 and Cornbread for an appetizer, it was ALL FABULOUS!!! We sat at the bar due to wait times for a table and had Bradley as our bartender and he was GREAT!! We will definitely be back!!
John Kuhn
Mar 6,2025
Awesome food and the service is great, Mya rocks! Also, the Bones Big Duo, entree, appetizer, two sides, AND garlic bread is an absolute deal.
Kaycee Brewer
Mar 3,2025
I love this place!! The food was amazing! The staff is wonderful as always! Alex was my server and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience! I will be back!!
Heather Pilarczyk
Feb 27,2025
We went here for an early dinner with our 7 month old and it was great. The wait staff was attentive and engaged the baby as well as the great food and drinks that were well priced! Would definitely come back!
Craig Dennis
Feb 24,2025
Amazing service great food and very nice atmosphere! Kaitlyn was amazing great personality, very knowledgeable and very attentive and at the bar Rachel was our mixologist supreme the drinks were very flavorful! Highly recommend for any event from date night to large gatherings for dinner 5 stars......
Gary Moore
Feb 23,2025
We had never visited Smoky Bones before, because we had been told of a bad experience. We should have ignored this person. We had an excellent late afternoon meal that was served by a great staff. We ordered ice water and iced tea. Our glasses were never close to being empty. Plenty of ice! Our meals were hot and delicious. Our first waitress/bartender stopped to tell us she was leaving and her night shift replacement would take care of us. She did and we were pleased by the friendly and attentive service of both ladies. I highly recommend Smokey Bones. The combo meal and the double burger (not sure of the correct name) were excellent. We will be back.
Reviews For Smokey Bones Rockford