Best known for superb food, service and atmoshpere, this is a fine dining lounge. The restaurant focuses its culinary talents on inventive international, French and American cuisines. Expect the average entrée to cost over $20, and you`ll be appropriate if dressed casual, but fashionable.
Atmosphere: You`ll be able to take in the view of River District from many seats at this restaurant. Architectually, the restaurant is in an unusual structure. The restaurant has an eye catching and original New York style feel with a jazz theme. The interior is accented by dark cherrywood, enhanced by displayed artwork and flowers and plants, and the lighting is via track lighting. The fireplace adds to the atmosphere and mood here, and this is a white tableclothe restaurant.
The establishment is spacious with high ceilings with seating for 124 people. It is warm and relaxed and patroned by all kinds of people. Table talk is no problem - noise level here is moderate.
More Reasons to Go: The live jazz is a great part of your dining experience at this restaurant on Friday and Sat. And, for your viewing pleasure, there`s a television available. Paragon On State is appropriate (if not ideal) for impressing clients, birthdays, anniversaries, other romantic evenings, groups and private parties; also, the restaurant is often frequented prior the theatre and has an appropriate pretheatre menu for such occasions. When weather permits, enjoy sidewalk seating.
Eating & Drinking: Open for lunch and dinner. The menu here at Paragon On State changes two to three times-a-year. The cuisine here is influenced by an incredably creative executive chef. Recipes have been considered creative. Some of the more popular menu items include: Chillian Seabass, 16oz NY Strip. There is also a pretheatre menu available.
A full selection of alcoholic beverages are served, and you`ll find that there is an excellent wine list.
Notable Mention: Best New Restaurant, Best Downtown Restaurant - Rockford Register Star Poll``Heart of Rockford Award`` ``Best Interior Design Award.
Worth the Drive from Chicago. _ Chicago Tribune dining editor Phill Vettel
About the Chef: Owner/Chef Tyler Rebman was professionally Trained at Kendell Culinary School in Evanston, IL
The Management: The other three owners have backgrounds in accounting, education and management
Details to Note: Reservations are suggested. Smoking is permitted in smoking areas. Entrances and walkways are wheelchair friendly. It should be noted that this is an adult oriented restaurant. The restaurant stays open late. Free parking is available for customers.
Ways to Pay: Cash, MasterCard, Visa and American Express
Tips on Finding: Two Blocks from the Rock River on West State St.
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Tues-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm
Dinner: Tues-Sun 5:00pm-9:30pm
Late Night: Tues-Sat 9:30pm-2:00am
