The Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District

Dining in The District

Taste the many dining options you will find in The District - from quick, on-the-go snacks to take-your-time, romantic gourmet and everything in between! This list includes 2010 District members only.

Bennigan's

Address: 226 17th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. 61201
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Hours: 6:30AM - 11:00PM Seven Days A Week
Phone: 309-786-8686
Fax: 309-794-0852

Blue Cat Brew Pub

Address: 113 18th St., Rock Island, IL. 61201
Description: Since 1994, the Blue Cat has been the largest, most unique brew pub in the Quad Cities. We brew our own award - winning beer (6 on tap daily!), and feature homemade cuisine. We have full lunch, dinner, and children's menus, plus daily specials, and banquet facilities are available. We also host monthly beer dinners -a five-course gourmet meal featuring brews from our repertoire. Billiards, darts, and games can be found in the upstairs pub. The Blue Cat is a family run neighborhood pub and we cherish our staff and customers as part of that extended family. Check out our website!
Hours: M - Sat, 11AM - 3AM
Phone: 309-788-8247
Fax: 309-788-8270
Email: bluecatbrew@bluecatbrewpub.com
Website: www.bluecatbrewpub.com

Jumer's Casino & Hotel

Address: 777 Jumer Drive, Rock Island, IL. 61204
Description: Jumer’s has all the fun and excitement of Las-Vegas style casino action. Over 42,000 square feet of gaming, containing 1100 slot machines, 24 table games, live poker and a high limit slot room, all on one convenient, spacious and luxurious gaming floor. Open 7am-5am, Daily.
Hours: Daily 7AM - 5AM
Phone: 309-756-4600
Email: web@jumerscri.com
Website: www.jumerscasinohotel.com

Le Figaro Restaurant

Address: 1708 2nd Ave, Rock Island, IL. 61201
Description: Le Figaro will be closed for vacation July 1 - 28, 2010. Le Figaro Restaurant is the home of the Quad Cities award winning Chef Rachid Bouchareb. For 27 years, this restaurant has had a romantic ambiance and offers some of the city's best cuisine. Signature dishes include Escargots, Bastilla, Chateaubriand, Dover Sole, Duck a l'Orange, Frog legs and Rack of Lamb. The Creme Brulee, Meringues Glacees are standouts on the dessert menu. Daily specials and much more at affordable prices. Extensive Wine List with over 70 Wines and Champagnes. Casual to dressy attire. Reservations recommended. Banquet rooms available for your private parties and gatherings.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 5PM - 10PM
Phone: 309-786-4944
Email: lefigarorestaurant@hotmail.com

Mama Compton's

Address: 1725 2nd Avenue (Arts Alley), Rock Island, IL. 61201
Description: Mama Compton's is a unique combination of specialty food shop featuring gourmet gift items & baskets, premium ice cream,and offers fresh daily soups and sandwiches. Located in an original 1875 retail store, Mama's quaint charm, personalized service and wide variety of merchandise is sure to please everyone, from the downtown resident to out-of-town visitors seeking a distinctive shopping experience.
Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 4PM, Saturday 11AM - 2PM, Closed Sunday
Phone: 309-786-MAMA (6262)
Fax: 309-786-6544
Email: cszqc@mchsi.com

Rock Island Brewing Co.

Address: 1815 2nd Ave. , Rock Island, IL. 61201
Description: Full dinner menu. The area's best live entertainment Thursday through Saturday evenings. Daily drink specials. Over 100 selections of domestic, import, and micro brew beers. A Rock Island landmark.
Hours: Mon - Sat 5:00PM - 3:00AM
Phone: 309-793-1999
Fax: 309-794-6461
Email: ttilka@ribco.com
Website: www.ribco.com

Theo's Java Club Cafe

Address: 213 17th Street, Rock Island, Illinois . 61201
Description: Deli & Coffee Shop. Deli sandwiches, breakfast items, fresh baked goods. New salad bar (11am-2pm weekdays).Live music on weekends. Locally owned and operated. "River Cities Reader" voted best coffee house the past 10 years. Cash, check, debit or credit card accepted.
Hours: Mon & Tues: 6:30AM - 7:00PM, Wed & Thurs: 6:30AM-9:00PM, Fri: 6:30AM-11:00PM, Sat: 8:00AM-4:00PM, Sunday Closed.
Phone: 309-788-5282
Website: Coming Soon....