To me, the times I most feel rush is if I order a starter and a main course. Usually, I am only part way through the starter when the main course arrives.

One possible solution to that is to order the starter and say you will order the main course later, when you are ready. I'd don't normally do that, but if you are afraid of being rushed, I would suggest doing that.

Of course, if you aren't ordering a starter, and only going for a main course with or without a dessert, then that isn't a concern.