Love is in the air in the Stateline! There are several options for local lovebirds to have fun or get romantic this Valentine’s Day. Get a sitter and enjoy a night on the town with your sweetie! Here are some upcoming event options for February 14th, 2025.
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Wine Tasting
Enjoy a romantic wine tasting before you head out to dinner. These local wineries are classy and affordable!
Timber Hill Winery
8220 N. John Paul Road, Milton, WI
Hours: 11 am – 9 pm
Timber Hill Winery has wine tasting and a food menu available. You can reserve an outdoor igloo dome for Valentine’s Day. You can reserve a dome here.
Dinner
Here are some other local options that are perfect for a romantic dinner for two no matter what type of food you’re in the food for.
Downtown Rockford
Abreo (515 E. State St) – American tapas
LimaMar Restaurant (221 E. State) – Peruvian
Ambiance (307 S. Main St) – High-end soul food
27 Aluna (124 N. Main) – modern Fiipino
Social (509 E. State St) – Charcuterie and cocktails
The Top Rooftop Bar and Lounge (416 S. Main St. 12th Floor in Embassy Suites) – Shareable, light fare
Lucerne’s (845 Church St) – Foundue and spirits
Prairie Street Brewing Company (200 Prairie St) – gourmet, seasonal
Sisters Thai Cafe (514 E State St) – Thai
Woodfire Pizza (408 E. St) – pizza, pasta
Rockford
8th Ward Pub (3905 Broadway) – Tapas
Baker Street Burgers (1603 N. Alpine Rd) – burgers, comfort food
Dos Reales (5855 E. State St) – Mexican
Franchesco’s (7128 Spring Creek) – Italian
Garrett’s (1631 N. Bell School) – new American
JMK Nippon (2551 Perryville Rd) – Japanese, sushi
Lino’s (5611 E. State St) – Italian
Lucha Cantina (1641 N. Alpine Rd.) – Mexican
Marc’s Fusion Cafe (4133 Charles St) – Sushi
The Norwegian (1402 N. Main) – Nordic
The Olympic (2327 N. Main) – American
Shogun (293 Executive Pkwy) – Japanese, sushi
Tavern on Clark (755 Clark Dr) – American
Plume (1132 Auburn St.) – Italian
Crave Kitchen and Cocktails (3801 N. Perryville Rd.) – American
Salt (6860 Spring Creek Rd.) – Fine dining
Beloit
Butterfly Club (5246 E. County Rd X) – Supper club
Lucy’s #7 Burger Bar (430 E. Grand Ave) – creative burgers
Merrill and Houston (500 Pleasant St) – Steakhouse
The Rock Bar and Grill (101 Maple Ave) – casual dining
Truk’t Tacos (443 E. Grand Ave) – street tacos, whiskey
Velvet Buffalo (500 Public Ave) – Small plates, pizza, wine bar
Zen Sushi and Grill (430 E. Grand Ave) – Japanese, sushi
Janesville
Lark (60 S. Main St.) – seasonally driven American cuisine
Milton
Fredrick’s Supper Club (118 Merchant Row) – American steak and seafood
Entertainment
If you want to take your sweetie out to see some live music or a performance, here’s who’s playing in the Rockford area on Valentine’s Day and the following weekend.
The GOAL Pub and Grill in Rockford
The Lone Canary at Anderson Japanese Gardens
Nathan Crawford Music at Bourbon Street Lounge
Back in the Building at Fireside Theatre
Groove Hotel at Spring Creek United Church of Christ
Paul Bronson at Salt Restaurant
Libido Funk Circus at Hard Rock Casino
Hotel and Lodging
Make it a perfect Valentine’s Day with an overnight stay! Here are some romantic destinations for a local staycation.
Embassy Suites by Hilton
416 S. Main St., Rockford, IL
If you want to spend a beautiful evening in Rockford, the new Embassy Suites hotel is the perfect place to stay. You’ll be minutes from fine dining and shows at the Coronado and BMO Center.
Ironworks Hotel
500 Pleasant St, Beloit, WI
If you’re looking for a classy stay close to home, head to the Ironworks Hotel in Beloit. The hotel is located in the historic downtown. The luxurious rooms have fireplaces to get cozy with your love. You can even order chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, and rose petals!
Ironworks has an Ultimate Date Night special (starting at $337) that includes:
- Overnight Accommodations
- Sparking wine in-room upon arrival
- Box of locally sourced gourmet truffles
- $50 gift card to Geronimo restaurants
Hotel Goodwin
500 Public Ave, Beloit, WI
Hotel Goodwin is a luxury boutique hotel located in downtown Beloit. Enjoy a fabulous stay in rooms with turntables and record collections, smart TVs, Keurigs, and comfortable furniture.
Hotel Goodwin has an All You Need in Love package available (starting at $309) that includes:
- Overnight stay
- Sparkling wine
- Truffles
- A $50 Geronimo Hospitality Group restaurant gift card – good for Merrill and Houston’s, Lucy’s, Trukt and several other places.
- Late check-out
