<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2gpUuA_0wPdSSgF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2gpUuA_0wPdSSgF00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Sweet Lenny</figcaption></figure><p>Better yet, how often has a so-so meal been made even better by excellent service?</p><p>I'm not saying that a server's role is the be-all and end-all of the restaurant experience, but it does help.</p><p>Think about all the times you've been to a restaurant and not returned because of poor service.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0DH0Eg_0wPdSSgF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0DH0Eg_0wPdSSgF00" width="1250" height="812" ><figcaption>Getty Images/iStockphoto</figcaption></figure><p>It happens, and probably more often than you think.</p><p>I am more of a "so-so meal made better by great service" guy.</p><p>I'll tolerate middling quality and overpriced plates if I know the waitstaff will take care of me.</p><p><b>Keep Reading:</b> <a href="https://97zokonline.com/best-chicago-style-hot-dogs/">This Famous Hot Dog Spot Just Got Named the Best in Illinois</a></p><p>I'm not high maintenance either. I like it when the table is cleared of dirty dishes and the server is attentive when I need a refill or something extra. I think most of us are like that.</p><h2>Spotlight on Rockford’s Best: The Norwegian</h2><p>So, while thinking about that today, I decided to examine which Rockford restaurant offers the best service.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0wOqFE_0wPdSSgF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0wOqFE_0wPdSSgF00" width="1000" height="750" ><figcaption>Preston B. via Yelp</figcaption></figure><p>I've been to it several times, and it's hard to disagree.</p><p>The restaurant is called <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz_redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthenorwegian.com&amp;cachebuster=1730043861&amp;website_link_type=website&amp;src_bizid=seLB40Vv53pi9iqyvit3bQ&amp;s=786c53a028a6bbdffc1149aabee0bf6dcf2b2d3d2f354add309339e9e883a9f9">The Norwegian</a>, located at 1402 North Main Street in Rockford.</p><h2>Outstanding Ratings and Reviews</h2><p>Overall, the restaurant scores an outstanding 4.6 out of 5 on Yelp, and its service is even better.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2ngBq1_0wPdSSgF00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2ngBq1_0wPdSSgF00" width="1000" height="750" ><figcaption>Mitch J. via Yelp</figcaption></figure><p>The word service has been mentioned over 60 times on <a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-norwegian-rockford?osq=best+restaurant+service&amp;q=service">The Norwegian's Yelp page</a>. With just under 200 reviews, over 1/3 of the restaurant's visitors have something to say about their waitstaff.</p><h2>What Diners Are Saying About The Norwegian</h2><p>While you can't please everyone, there have been a few times when restaurantgoers were less than enthusiastic.</p><p>Anyway, check out ten times Norwegian customers said something about the staff below.</p><h2>LOOK: The top burger restaurant chains in America</h2><p><a href="https://stacker.com/stories">Stacker</a> gathered <a href="https://today.yougov.com/ratings/consumer/popularity/dining-brands/all">YouGov Ratings</a> to rank the top 20 burger restaurant chains in America, according to customers in the third quarter of 2024. </p></div></body>

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This Rockford Restaurant Might Have The Best Service in the Entire State

Better yet, how often has a so-so meal been made even better by excellent service?. I'm not saying that a server's role is the be-all and end-all of the restaurant experience, but it does help. Think about all the times you've been to a restaurant and not returned because of...