Five Forks Market, Rockford Illinois's favorite restaurant for a casual yet gourmet meal.
Available 4 PM - Close
Tapas
seafood
Crabcakes $12
Three of our signature crabcakes served with a Spanish red pepper aioli and corn relish
Grilled Salmon $15
Grilled Jail Island salmon with roasted cauliflower gratin and tomato and asparagus caponata
Sauteed Scallops $17
Two high-quality sea scallops sauteed in brown butter served with three cheese risotto and orange gremolata
Crab Portabella $12
Grilled mushroom stuffed with crab meat, spinach, tomato and onion, and broiled with parmesan cheese
Seared Crusted Tuna $15
Our Sashimi-grade ahi tuna steak is seared with a coriander and black pepper crust and served with wasabi mashed potatoes and topped with a citrus glaze
 
small bites
Bacon Dates $6
Dates stuffed with almonds, wrapped in applewood smoked bacon, drizzled with balsamic and served with honey
Manchego Cheese Crostini $9
Manchego cheese with basil pesto on Ciabatta bread, served with figs
Mixed Olives $6
Mushroom and Bleu Cheese Tart $9
Sauteed wild mushrooms with caramelized onions and crumbled bleu cheese and a marsala reduction
Risotto of the Day $6
Albondigas $9
Spanish style meatballs in a romesco sauce topped with Manchego
Shrimp Toast $10
Butter-poached shrimp mixed with herbs and garlic, served with crostini
Grilled Pork Skewers $9
White Marble Farms pork is grilled on skewers with saffrito sauce and chili-roasted nuts
 
vegetables and cheese
Cheese Board $15
A variety of cheeses served with honey, seasonal fruit, nuts and crostinis
Baked Goat Cheese $9
Goat cheese in a chipotle Romesco sauce topped with balsamic vinegar and herbs, served with crostini
Antipasto $14
Thinly-sliced capicola, cherry tomato confit, marinated olives and mozzarella, sprinkled with crispy pancetta and herbed sea salt
Marinated Artichoke Hearts $7
Sauteed in white wine, broiled with a parmesan crust, served with crostinis
Five Forks Salad $6
Spring greens, candied almonds, celery, red onion, red delicious apple and bleu cheese lightly tossed in a raspberry walnut vinaigrette
Mediterranean Salad $6
Spinach, dried figs, almonds and goat cheese tossed in a honey vinaigrette
Hummus Tray $9
With fresh vegetables and pita toasts
Beet Pave $9
Layers of sliced beets, sweet potato, Yukon potato over spaghetti squash
 
meat
Beef Tenderloin Trio $18
With three crusts - Hickory Char Herb, and Horseradish and Smoked Sea Salt served on potato risotto
Mediterranean Chicken $11
Grilled chicken breast coated in basil pesto with tomato, roasted bell pepper, onion and feta over spinach
Stuffed Shells $11
Jumbo shells stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, spinach and herbs, served with sauteed broccolini and topped with a housemade vodka sauce
Chicken Mole $14
Braised all-natural pulled chicken in a dark mole sauce with black bean mash and queso fresco
Hot Beef and Bleu $14
6 oz. flat iron steak with bleu cheese, sauteed mushrooms and caramelized onion over grilled asparagus
Cherry-Braised Veal Cheeks $17
Slow-braised cherry veal cheeks with porcini mushroom polenta and a cherry pan sauce
Jambalaya $13
Shrimp, andouille sausage and chicken with rice, onion, celery, red pepper, tomatoes and spices
Asian-Spiced Duck $16
Served with veggie fried rice and sweet soy sauce
Five Forks Mac & Cheese $13
Cavatappi, gruyere and mascarpone cheese, duck confit, fresh herbs, pancetta, caramelized onions
Pork Ragu and Pappardelle $13
Pappardelle pasta noodles are tossed in a braised pork ragu and topped with freshly grated asiago
 
flatbread pizzas
Chicken, Spinach & Artichoke $11
Grilled chicken, spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, sun-dried tomato pesto and red onions with parmesan
Margherita $11
Fresh tomato, mozzarella cheese, garlic and basil pesto
Chipotle Turkey & Blueberry $11
Smoked turkey breast in a chipotle aioli with corn, green onions and blueberries topped with pepper jack cheese
Mushroom Bacon $11
Sauteed mushrooms, garlic and bacon topped with Manchego and bleu cheese