At AERO Ale House, we take pride in serving simple, delicious, and unpretentious food that we love. Our menu features your favorite comfort foods with a unique twist. We also offer a wide selection of beers and cocktails, carefully crafted with our customers in mind. Plus, our constant rotation of new craft beers ensures there’s always something fresh and exciting to try. If you appreciate quality food and drink at great value, you owe it to yourself to check us out. Visit us to enjoy the best comfort food and craft beverages in town.
Brian
Beyond the food, the drink selection is incredible. The rotating craft beer list always offers something new and exciting to sample, and the handcrafted cocktails are a perfect match for the food. On my last visit, I tried a beer flight and was impressed with the variety and quality of the local options.
The service is also consistently top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic, making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. AERO Ale House strikes the perfect balance of great food, great drinks, and a fun, welcoming vibe. It’s the perfect place for a date night, a casual dinner with friends, or a family outing. I highly recommend it!
… moreJustin Moline
Super cool and fun restaurant! Service was awesome and food was excellent – will return when in the area!
Aero Ale House is the perfect spot if you’re craving great comfort food in a laid-back, unique atmosphere. The aviation theme is awesome – think real airplane seats as booth seating, hangar-style decor with props, signs from different airports, and that overall pilot-friendly vibe that makes it feel fun and different from your standard pub.
We went with a party of three and everything hit the spot. Started with some drinks – the beer selection is impressive with rotating taps and solid craft options (we even spotted some favorites like Pipeworks on the list). The food came out hot and flavorful. The Chipotle Herb-Glazed Pork Chop was a standout – juicy, perfectly grilled with that sweet-spicy glaze, served over creamy mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes that were crispy and seasoned just right. Hearty and satisfying!
The Fried Pickle Burger was another winner – loaded with bacon, cheese, and that tangy sauce dripping off, paired with crispy hand-cut fries. Generous portions, scratch-made quality, and bold flavors throughout. Everything felt fresh and unpretentious, just like they promise on their site: favorite comfort foods with a twist.
Service was top-notch – friendly, attentive, and quick even during a busy evening. The place has a welcoming energy that’s great for families, date nights, or just grabbing drinks with friends. It’s loud during peak times (which adds to the lively feel), but nothing overwhelming.
Highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the Rockford/Loves Park area – whether for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re around!
… moreMike Schultz
Aero Ale House in Loves Park made my mom’s birthday dinner genuinely special — even surprising us with an excellent slice of cheesecake. The airplane décor is fun (my kids loved it), and the food is consistently great. Smash burgers and fries are the standouts, the jalapeño jam version especially. Pretzel sticks were solid, and the Bang Bang tacos/bowl are still one of the best items on the menu.
Their tap list is one of the best in the area — they even had two kinds of BCBS on. Service was top-notch, and it’s a place that works equally well for a drink or a family meal. Aero has always been a go-to lunch spot for me, but the new owners are leveling things up. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks to the staff for making the night special!
… moreFaraday Sage
Good food, on the expensive side though. Great service. Can be loud but thats individuals, not from the design or outlay of the place. Good prices on beer, $5 Modelos. Slight credit card upcharge, so I paid cash. Illinois taxes are awful and causes us to go out less often. Wings were excellent. Was a small charge for sauce because we requested an extra portion, but sauce was generous, we didnt need it. The beer cheese sauce for the pretzels was AMAZING. My date said she would come here for wings often. They were juicy, maybe cooked in a pressure cooker? I didnt ask. Will be back. Nice decor too and a variety of MANY beers and specialty drinks on the electronic menu mounted on the side of the bar. Staff was attentive and happy, even the cooks brought out food so nobody waited and everything was hot. My pretzels were hot and fresh from the oven! ❤️ thanks for the salted Modelo glass, soooo good
… moreKimberly
I paid $19.75 for a Baja Bowl. The slaw was good and I appreciated the avocados, BUT the fish and rice weren’t even warm, they weren’t seasoned either. Very, very bland. I’m disappointed, this was my first time visiting.
… moreElizabeth Dale Taylor
We just happened by this place in our travels while looking for a good lunch spot. We were greeted by a very attentive and friendly server that immediately made us feel welcome. We both had the veggie lettuce wraps and they did not disappoint. They were a bit messy but well worth the challenge. I would definitely order them again. Stop in sometime and enjoy!
… moreEric Larsen
My client recommended AERO Ale House for a lunch appointment and it did not disappoint. I recommend the carne asada bowl, nicely seasoned and the just the right amount for lunch. Our service was great and I would recommend for lunch or dinner.
… moreKimberly Knuckles
Nice laid back bar, good vibes only with young staff that was very energetic and friendly. Fast service, Great different food, nice selection to choose from. I had the beer flight and it was cool. The bang bang Broccoli was EVERYTHING right along with the Munchie Pasta. The Disco fries my co worker order was good too. I can’t wait to try the entire menu, I will definitely be back. It was the Rt Chemistry for me. It was
… moreRonnie OB
This was a quick stop for us. Airport/airplane themed. Great fish sandwich and chicken pita. The seasoned fries are really good. They also have a really good local craft beer selection. Super friendly staff.
… moreMandy Noss
Incredible service! Our waitresses went out of their way to accommodate our travel volleyball team. The food was awesome and so was the atmosphere!!
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