Rockton, Ill., is found in Winnebago County, approximately 13 miles north of Rockford, Illinois, and 47 miles southeast of Madison, Wisc. The Rockton area serves as home to a variety of all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants. Found in the neighboring communities of nearby Roscoe and Rockford, these casual establishments serve foods from a diverse range of cuisines, including classic American, Chinese, Italian and Indian.
India House in Rockford, around 15 miles from Rockton, opened in 1991. It features an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet with a variety of Indian dishes. The wine list features nine selections. Four house wines and bottled beers are also available. India House serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Monday and closes every Tuesday. Reservations are suggested, but not required. The restaurant does not have a required dress code; casual attire is acceptable. Although there is no specific children's menu, the restaurant is family-friendly and offers highchairs and booster seats. Diners can access free, wireless Internet while they dine. Free on-site parking is available.
India House
6430 East Riverside Blvd.
Rockford, IL 61111
815-637-4771
Pizza Ranch is a chain of pizzeria restaurants that has a store in Roscoe, approximately 3 miles from Rockton. The restaurant has an all-you-can-eat buffet available every day at lunch and all day on weekends. The buffet selections include slices of the restaurant's specialty pizzas, fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, side dishes and bread-sticks. Soft drinks are available; the restaurant does not serve alcohol. The restaurant caters to families and has special items on the buffet just for them, such as chicken fingers and pudding. Highchairs and booster seats are available. Kids enjoy a reduced price on the cost of the buffet. In addition to its buffet hours, the restaurant also serves dinner on weeknights. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is appropriate. On-site parking is available.
Pizza Ranch
4797 Bluestem Road
Roscoe, IL 61073
815-623-3800
pizzaranch.com
Old Country Buffet is a large chain of entirely all-you-can-eat restaurants with a location in Rockford, less than 19 miles from Rockton. The lunch and dinner buffet features dishes like macaroni and cheese, fried and baked fish, fried chicken and sides like mashed potatoes and gravy. A soup salad bar is also featured. Cakes and pies are available for dessert. The restaurant has soft drinks for beverage choices; alcohol is not served. Old Country Buffet is open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays and lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is the norm. Highchairs and booster seats are available. Children and senior citizens enjoy reduced prices on the buffet. Free parking is available.
Old Country Buffet
525 South Perryville Road
Rockford, IL 61108
815-227-1770
buffet.com
