We've dined inside restaurants just a few times now, and while we didn't see any posted signs of reduced service, we're definitely not feeling the hospitality. And it's all little things, but it accumulates to make it a less wonderful experience: water glasses aren't filled; burgers overcooked; salad comes out same time as the main, etc.
An exception: Al Bawadi Grill in Des Plaines hit every mark two weeks ago, with wonderfully friendly service and all the food perfect. Marred only by staffer's lax mask use (some below-the-nose, a lot of taking it off to talk to each other) -- if vaccination status is good, I should have no worries, but for now I have worries.
What is patriotism, but the love of good things we ate in our childhood?
-- Lin Yutang