
Customer reaction to one of our weekly music inspired Smash Burgers
Friday 4-7pm
Saturday 12-7pm
Sunday 11-4:30pm
Located at Barnstormer Distillery
Walk-Ins Welcome
Tucked away in the rolling Rockford countryside on our 22-acre farm, The Brasserie brings food truck flavor with distillery sophistication. We're where over 20 handcrafted spirits meet made-from-scratch culinary creations in an atmosphere that feels like your favorite neighborhood hangout.
From our famous towering smash burgers to artisanal charcuterie boards, Chef Tim and his team create dishes that pair perfectly with Barnstormer's signature vodkas, rums, whiskeys, and bourbons.
Whether you're exploring our full menu during a leisurely Saturday afternoon with live music, joining us for an intimate ticketed dinner event, or simply discovering your new favorite burger-and-cocktail combination, every visit feels like a celebration.
Come see why our guests can't stop taking pictures of their food - and then discover it tastes even better than it looks.
New inspired creation every weekend
Ask your bartender what this week's special is!

Towering, Instagram-worthy burgers that taste even better than they look. Every week features a new music-inspired creation you won't find anywhere else.

Many ingredients come straight from our 22-acre property. No factory food, no shortcuts - just honest cooking that honors both our craft spirits and your taste buds.

Every dish is designed to complement Barnstormer's 20+ handcrafted spirits. Enjoy craft cocktails you can't get anywhere else alongside food made with the same artistry.

Chef Tim's One Rule: If It Comes From a Factory, It Doesn't Belong on Your Plate.
You'll never find a reheated "Hot Pocket" or "Pizza Roll" here - just innovative, made-from-scratch creations that'll have you planning your next visit before you finish your first bite.
Chef Tim and his team - co-chefs Jim, Tyler, and Sandy - pride themselves on weekly "Chef Specials" that keep our regulars guessing and our newcomers amazed.
From experimental flavor combinations to music-inspired burger creations, we're not afraid to push boundaries. After all, we're in an aircraft hangar distillery - playing it safe isn't in our DNA.

The Brasserie isn't just a restaurant - it's part of the complete Barnstormer experience.
Start with a tasting flight of our handcrafted spirits. Explore our innovative vodkas made with farm-grown cucumbers and horseradish. Discover whiskeys finished in maple syrup barrels and Belgian beer barrels.
Then pair your spirits with Chef Tim's creations - each dish designed to complement specific cocktails.
This isn't just dinner. This is a culinary and spirits journey you can't get anywhere else in Illinois.
[Explore Our Spirits Menu] button → links to barnstormerdistillery.com/our-spirits
Looking for a venue to host your next event? Look no further than Barnstormer! Our private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests and is perfect for birthdays, corporate events, and more. Enquire now to book your event with us.
Follow us on Instagram for:
✓ Summers weekly music-inspired burger reveal
✓ Behind-the-scenes kitchen action
✓ Special event announcements
Tag us in your food photos! #BrasserieAtBarnstormer
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✓ Summers weekly music-inspired burger reveal
✓ Behind-the-scenes kitchen action
✓ Special event announcements
Tag us in your food photos! #BrasserieAtBarnstormer
6969 South Main Street, Rockford, IL 61102 Quarter-mile down the gravel road in the aircraft hangar at the top of the hill (GPS might get confused, but you're going the right way!)
Friday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am - 4:30pm
Closed Monday-Thursday
Phone: (815) 269-4069
Walk-ins welcome! No reservations needed for regular dining.
Groups of 8+? Call ahead and we'll save you a spot.
Looking for private events or ticketed dinners? See our Ticketed Dinners page.
We're open this weekend with fresh specials and Barnstormer craft cocktails you won't find anywhere else.
No reservations needed - just head down the gravel road to the hangar at the top of the hill.
6969 South Main Street, Rockford, IL, USA
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