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.

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Think about all the times you've been to a restaurant and not returned because of poor service.

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It happens, and probably more often than you think.

I am more of a "so-so meal made better by great service" guy.

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I'll tolerate middling quality and overpriced plates if I know the waitstaff will take care of me.

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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.

Spotlight on Rockford’s Best: The Norwegian

So, while thinking about that today, I decided to examine which Rockford restaurant offers the best service.

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I've been to it several times, and it's hard to disagree.

The restaurant is called The Norwegian, located at 1402 North Main Street in Rockford.

Outstanding Ratings and Reviews

Overall, the restaurant scores an outstanding 4.6 out of 5 on Yelp, and its service is even better.

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The word service has been mentioned over 60 times on The Norwegian's Yelp page. With just under 200 reviews, over 1/3 of the restaurant's visitors have something to say about their waitstaff.

What Diners Are Saying About The Norwegian

While you can't please everyone, there have been a few times when restaurantgoers were less than enthusiastic.

Anyway, check out ten times Norwegian customers said something about the staff below.

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

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