Fresco at the Gardens,

318 Spring Creek Rd, Rockford, IL 61107, United States

"Went here for brunch after walking around the garden. The locals advised us to reserve if we planned on eating here. And make sure you do!!! You’ll see in the pictures that it has some pretty grandiose windows. It’s worth it to request to be seated next to them. For the view of course. But it does get a bit crowded and loud. As people tend to come there for special occasions / celebrations (adults and / or with children combined). The food was well portioned. Cocktails and mocktails available."

"This place was definitely a pleasant surprise. I wasn't expecting anything fancy in Rockford but the modern restaurant overlooking some fantastic greenery made for a wonderful experience. We got the outdoor seating becasue the weather was nice and I can't imagine why anyone would want to sit indoors. It was peaceful seeing the manicured trees sway in the wind while you ate. Surprisingly no bugs in the patio area. Food was ok. For the price I would have expected something better at a normal restaurant. Their teas have very fancy names but are pretty average. This is one of those places that you go to for the ambiance and not necessarily the food."

"This restaurant is inside Visitor Center at Anderson Japanese Gardens. Limited to Breakfast & Lunch. Excellent menu, good food. I had Veggie Frittata; my friend ordered Lobster Roll. Very good. Waffles & Bananas looked wonderful. View of pond & Garden while you dine. There's also a Gift Shop in same building--Excellent choices for Japanese gifts/souvenirs."

"Food was delicious. They do reservations on open table. Indoor and outdoor dining. The juices are yummy. The sangria was on point! Lovely experience. I had dirty water glasses but Waiter replaced all glasses immediately. Frittata was firm but not dry Surf and Turf sliders are a must try."