Octane RKFD

We were here to do some remote work. Has an indoor / outdoor seating with shade. Staff was good, the place was clean, and so was the food. Chill environment whether you wanna work or just hangout for the afternoon.

Always been a great spot over the years but it has never been better recently. Food quality is top tier in Rockford. Outstanding vegan options. Friendly staff makes each visit a joy. House made mazamen noodles need to be ordered.

Great downtown restaurant with free parking and close to entertainment venues. They have a unique menu that has some seasonal specials and everything is so tasty! The seared tuna bao, the burgers & the flank steak are incredible! An awesome stop for drinks, a snack or a nice dinner. A little on the pricier side but worth it for a nice dinner.

Historically we have loved Octane with our whole family. We have been going here since it opened with our younger children. We have three boys, two of which are teenagers now, and our three year old. We visited today with our 3 year old, and we were quite disappointed that there were no menu options for kids. We then inquired with our waitress about this and we were told that the chef could make a smaller portion of mac and cheese, chicken tenders (chicken from the bao sandwich), or a smaller kids burger. We chose the burger. When it came, we laughed because of its size. We thought nothing of it, as we have ordered kids things before that were more of adult size portion. Upon receiving the bill however, we were disappointed to find that we were charged for a full size burger that was more expensive than many of the adult options on the menu. With regret, we choose to no longer frequent Octane, as it appears they have chosen a less family friendly experience. The atmosphere is great, staff is friendly, but if we can’t bring our child with us, then we will not be able to come back.

Note: we did bring this situation to our servers attention that evening, and all we were told is that she appreciated our feedback. I was literally at Octane the Friday before this with my Dad before we attended an IceHogs game. I love to support local. It’s not about the money, but a $16 burger for a 3 year old just doesn’t make much sense. I don’t expect a run of the mill kids menu, in fact I don’t even like that, but I do expect options for kids, that’s all.

Love the food and atmosphere, menu and specials update regularly!!!

Seriously the best food in Rockford. It’s hard to make an impression on me and this is seriously one of the best restaurants around, definitely a hidden gem. The atmosphere is incredible, the bartender is extremely welcoming, and the food is INCREDIBLE. 10/10 definitely coming back, and highly recommend this to anybody looking for a good bite in Rockford.

Small downtown staple restaurant. The menu has a lot of Asian inspired food items. The spicy pork bowl is out of control! They have a smaller curated cocktail menu and beer list. They mostly focus on craft beer. The cocktails are elegant, balanced and tasty. They use local Rockford Roasting co. Espresso for their espresso martini which makes the drink extra amazing. I love going here and love the staff!