The Norwegian

The Norwegian Nordic Pub in Rockford's North End. We highly recommend making reservations using www.exploretock.com
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Flower Week is underway! Good food, fresh flowers, and wedding festivities.Pictured:1) CDK Farm Tacos (Cheers!)2) Artich...
06/05/2026

Flower Week is underway! Good food, fresh flowers, and wedding festivities.

Pictured:
1) CDK Farm Tacos (Cheers!)
2) Artichoke Crêpe
3) Shrimp & Blossoms
4) Big Day Bisque
5) Gold Ring Salad
6) CDK Farm Tacos
7) Fried Red Snapper
8) Bouquet-Toss Pasta (admired by Asia)

We’re serving these dishes tonight and tomorrow night!

💛 The Team

Love is in bloom! This week’s flower themed menu celebrates both the season and the wedding of two beloved team members,...
06/03/2026

Love is in bloom! This week’s flower themed menu celebrates both the season and the wedding of two beloved team members, Taylor & Lincoln Flowers.

Skål to fresh blooms, deep roots, and beautiful beginnings.

We're serving dinner this Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 5 - 9 pm. Reservations can be made at www.thenorwegian.com, or you can just stop in.

🌸💝 The Team

Herbs week preview! Thursday is one of our favorite days around here. The kitchen makes every dish from the night menu f...
05/29/2026

Herbs week preview! Thursday is one of our favorite days around here. The kitchen makes every dish from the night menu for photos and staff tasting, and yesterday the plates were cleared within minutes. We loved every dish.

Pictured:
1) Mint Chutney Cauliflower
2) Basil Bruchetta
3) Rosemary & Sage Dips
4) Cilantro Pozole
5) Dill Salmon Caesar
6) Fried Pork & Tarragon
7) Blossom Butter Bass

These dishes are available tonight and tomorrow night!

💗 The Team

Our herb planters are thriving, so herbs are taking over the menu this week! Nik, now basically an akvavit cocktail expe...
05/27/2026

Our herb planters are thriving, so herbs are taking over the menu this week!

Nik, now basically an akvavit cocktail expert, put together a killer spritz using elderflower soda.

Tonight’s honey thyme ice cream didn’t quite set as planned, but thanks to a little teamwork, nothing went to waste. And that’s why we sign off as “the team.” The end result is delicious and even earned the approval of our toughest critic: a 3 year-old.

We're serving dinner this Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 5 - 9 pm. Reservations can be made at www.thenorwegian.com, or you can just stop in.

💗 The Team

RPS schools are almost out for the season! We’re celebrating the beginning of summer with a flavorful night menu for the...
05/21/2026

RPS schools are almost out for the season! We’re celebrating the beginning of summer with a flavorful night menu for the young at heart. Big hat tip to Nik for channeling his inner child when coming up with the night feature cocktail: who knew Kool-Aid gastrique would make for such a tasty drink?

We’re serving dinner Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 5 to 9 pm. Reservations can be made at www.thenorwegian.com, or you can just stop in.

Congrats on making it through the year, students & staff!
❤️ The Team

📸

Patio season is here! Weather permitting, it’s first come, first served. Skål!
05/16/2026

Patio season is here! Weather permitting, it’s first come, first served. Skål!

Wow, this menu is fantastic. Rooted in what’s fresh, local, and in season. Thank you to everyone who stopped in last nig...
05/15/2026

Wow, this menu is fantastic. Rooted in what’s fresh, local, and in season. Thank you to everyone who stopped in last night! We’ll be serving it again tonight and tomorrow from 5–9pm.

Pictured:
1) Honey Fried Chicken
2) Two Dip Fritters
3) The Baltic Board
4) Big Day Soup
5) Seared Sorrel Salmon
6) Jerk Asparagus

It’s Spring Firsts week 🌱 With food costs climbing fast, we’re feeling especially grateful for the local farmers keeping...
05/14/2026

It’s Spring Firsts week 🌱 With food costs climbing fast, we’re feeling especially grateful for the local farmers keeping fresh produce on our tables. From the Gem of a Salad featuring marinated asparagus from Harrison Market to our rhubarb mojito, this menu is a celebration of what’s growing close to home. Special shoutout to Rebecca for creating the rhubarb compote crème brûlée and for fearlessly torching it straight from her hand for the photo.

We're serving dinner this Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 5 - 9 pm. Reservations can be made at www.thenorwegian.com, or you can just stop in.

🌱💚 The Team

A good server makes you feel welcome at a restaurant.A great one makes you feel seen, remembers your order, knows you by...
05/11/2026

A good server makes you feel welcome at a restaurant.

A great one makes you feel seen, remembers your order, knows you by name, & cares how you are. They even call to check on you while you’re in the hospital. And then they’ll go the extra mile & check on your pets.

Verity Graham is one of the great ones. She opened the restaurant with me 7 1/2 years ago. I remember when she came to interview, I told my manager: “whatever happens, we are hiring that blue-haired woman from England.”

Since then, she has shaped the restaurant, & we wouldn’t have made it through the first year without her & a handful of others. She’s in our walls, our menu, our culture.

Verity has been juggling real estate & serving for years, & she’s finally going to be a realtor full-time. She just worked her last week with us, & to say she’ll be missed is an understatement.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for all you’ve given to this community. If any of you have a property that needs to be sold, consider Verity: she’s honest, thoughtful, & cares how you are.

You can reach her at Keller Williams at [email protected] or 779-770-7688.

xo V.
❤️ Em & The Team

One of our favorite parts of the season: the north end market right across the street! Come support local farmers, grab ...
05/09/2026

One of our favorite parts of the season: the north end market right across the street! Come support local farmers, grab something fresh, bring the kids, bring the dogs, and hang with the community every Saturday through November. 💚

Address

1402 N MAIN Street
Rockford, IL
61103

Opening Hours

Wednesday 7:30am - 1:30pm
Thursday 7am - 1:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Saturday 7:30am - 1:30pm
5pm - 9pm
Sunday 7:30am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+18153296191

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