Marc's Fusion Cafe 4133 Charles Street, Rockford, IL 61108

"Best sushi I’ve enjoyed in the area. Place was bustling with activity. Reservations are not allowed. Interior updating is greatly needed and would elevate the experience at this restaurant."

"Manhattan-Level Asian Fusion Cuisine Tucked Away on Rockford’s Southwest Side. Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re in Rockford and have a craving for exceptional Asian Fusion, you would be doing yourself a disservice by not visiting Marc’s Fusion Cafe. As someone who dines out in Manhattan at least once a week, I’ve got a pretty discerning palate - so believe me when I say Marc’s Fusion Cafe doesn’t just meet the bar, it vaults right over it. I took a chance on Marc’s Fusion’s signature dish and got floored by the quality of the seared tuna. Ever been shockingly delighted? That’s exactly how I felt as I ate that first piece of tuna. I experienced a similar sense of surprise after trying a California roll. You might expect this caliber of sushi on the coasts, but in the heart of the Midwest? It’s almost culinary heresy - in the best way possible. As the meal progressed and more dishes arrived, one thing became crystal clear: whether it was meat, fish, or crustacean, each cut was near-perfect. I was in a gastronomic paradise and dreading the eventual final bite. But every story has its end, and in this case, it was a raspberry sorbet that served as the perfect exclamation point to an unforgettable dining experience."

"Service and ambience were great but food was just not good. Roll tasted like it was premade and chilled in a fridge to the point that rice became crumbly. Fried rice and white rice for entrees was so soggy and steak was under-seasoned. Second pic (Jim’s fusion) looked exactly like that when it was presented to me and I thought someone in the kitchen didn’t feel well and threw up on my plate."

"Absolutely amazing food, great serving size and prices. Each dish was an absolute flavor sensation and delicious. All the workers are incredibly nice and Jim kept checking up on us! We plan on coming back and trying different specials. Definitely worth going!! Pictured: Hannibal roll, Jim's fusion, the Blackberry Sorbet special"

"Very small place, and gives the atmosphere that the food would be superb. I expected a bigger sushi menu. The sushi was ok, and mostly fusion rather than traditional. I got the ribeye. It was cooked fairly well at medium rare. The steak was a little tougher than I prefer. Chicken fried rice and the shrimp fried rice were great. What stood out was the delicious crab rangoon and mai tais. Our service was fantastic. I'd revisit and try a couple other dishes and sushi."