You have a few outstanding options in Rockford, MI when you want to dine out with the entire family. Check out our four favorite family restaurants in the area for inspiration.
1. Marinades Pizza Bistro
This spot specializes in gourmet wood-fired pizza, chef-created salads and sandwiches, and homemade seasonal desserts like Italian lemon cake and flourless chocolate torte. Daily specials make Marinades an affordable spot all week. In addition, the menu features several vegan and vegetarian options as well as a kids’ section. You can sit inside by the fire or outdoors on the patio when weather permits.
Marinades Pizza Bistro is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and until 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It’s located downtown at 109 Courtland St.
2. The Toasted Pickle
This destination serves soups, sandwiches, salads, and sides designed to put a creative spin on your basic lunch. Menu favorites at the Toasted Pickle include the Fajita Carnita soup, the Berry Caprese sandwich, and the Southwest Popper salad. The restaurant’s Green Goddess sandwich was even featured on the Food Network. You can even order a single large dill pickle.
You’ll find the Toasted Pickle at 17 Squires St. Square NE. It’s open seven days a week from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
3. Fatzo’s Pizza
Fatzo’s is a great choice for a large group because you can make your own personal pizza or stromboli. Everyone can craft a masterpiece from a wide selection of toppings. You can also order specialty pizzas, oven-baked subs, classic pasta dishes, fresh Mexican food, wings, salads, sides, and desserts. We love the wide selection of breadsticks including traditional, bruschetta, cheesy, and spicy varieties served with the house marinara sauce.
Fatzo’s Pizza is located at 346 E Main St, so load the entire crew into your Pacifica and head on over. It’s open from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
4. Bridge Street Burger Shack
Give your kids a retro burger shack experience at this fun throwback restaurant. Bridge Street Burger Shack focuses on fresh, simple comfort food, including a custom blend of never-frozen ground beef for the smash-style burgers. You can also order chicken tenders, fries, sodas, and root beer floats. The menu features vegetarian and vegan options too, including an Impossible burger and a bean burger.
Bridge Street Burger Shack is located at 51 E Bridge St NE. You can visit Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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