Fresco at the Gardens

4.6

661 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Great for scenic views
Great for brunch
Good for special occasions

At the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, Fresco at the Gardens serves artisanal breakfast and lunch to match its beautiful surroundings. For breakfast, which can be enjoyed anytime Fresco at the Gardens is open, savory options like the biscuits and gravy made with challah rolls topped with organic pork sausage, chorizo and herbs and the whimsical green eggs and ham with homemade pesto sauce and local asiago cheese, are irresistible. Sweet breakfast choices include the healthy start waffles with Fresco granola and topped with vanilla Greek yogurt and berries and the rock candy French toast, rolled in cinnamon rock sugar, both of which are ideal with a fresh-pressed strawberry orange juice.

Popular lunch entrees at Fresco at the Gardens include the Salmon Oscar, a crab stuffed salmon served over cauilflower quinoa rice with grilled asparagus and hollandaise sauce.

Additional information

Location
318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
Phone number
(815) 316-2256
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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What 661 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Fresco at the Gardens offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and picturesque views of Anderson Gardens. Guests rave about the "delicious food," diverse menu options, and "wonderful atmosphere." Highlights include unique Benedicts, chorizo hash, and "excellent cocktails." Perfect for brunch or lunch, especially with outdoor seating in a scenic setting.

661 Reviews

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Beverly
Chicago8 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and drinks! Excellent customer! Beautiful atmosphere…
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Beth
Louisville1 review
5.0
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! One of our favorite brunch spots, espeythis time of year.
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Elizabeth
Chicago6 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was pretty good. Our waiter was great but a little slow at times returning to the table. It wasn’t outrageous, but noticeable. I would eat there again.
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Ed
Chicago1 review
2.0
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Reservation asked if we were celebrating a special event. We were but it was not not acknowledged. My wife almost finished her meal before mine arrived.
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Linda
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always pleasant dining at Fresco in the Garden. Food and service is always good.
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Susan
Chicago6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a pleasure to eat here. Our server was attentive & food delicious.
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Jack
Chicago18 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Bar service was very slow. Came after the meal was served. Server had too many tables. She tried, but we had to wait for her for everything. Couldn't get our check for a long time.
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Robert
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found Fresco is a great place to grab a bite to eat between walking the beautiful Japanese gardens. Our visit last Friday was terrific. Wonderful recommendations and service from Jasmine. The food and Sangria's tastefully simple and delicious.
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Ed
Chicago19 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. We were seated outside and the weather was pretty good.
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Barb
Milwaukee3 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I eat gluten free and appreciate that they have several options that are gluten free, but I miss the fish tacos they used to have.
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Fresco at the Gardens is rated 4.6 stars by 661 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Additional information

Phone number
(815) 316-2256
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

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