Great Escape Restaurant
Phyllis Felts · 209 Google reviewsGreat Escape Restaurant — a Schiller Park american mainstay. Drink selection punches above its weight. Staff knows what to recommend. Alejandro Garcia: "They both ordered fried chicken and the piece were large and crispy" [patio]
What 1,812 diners keep saying
What 1,812 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The pot pie was insane! Loaded with tender chicken breat meat..flaky buttery crust.. Highly extremely recommend this culinary masterpiece..”
“The Great Escape was a pleasant surprise! While the décor is a little dated, it has a comfortable charm that adds to the welcoming atmosphere. One of the things that stood out most was how well the management and staff worked together—they genuinely seemed like a family, creating a friendly and positive environment. The food was delicious and exceeded my expectations, making the visit even more enjoyable. Combined with the warm service and relaxed atmosphere, it's a place I would happily return to. If you're looking for a comfortable spot with good food and great hospitality, I highly recommend giving The Great Escape a try.”
“The Great Escape is a pleasant surprise and definitely worth a visit. While the décor is a little dated, it adds to the restaurant's charm and creates a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. One of the best parts of the experience is the staff. The management and employees work together like a family, creating a friendly environment that makes guests feel welcome. The food is also very good, with generous portions and satisfying flavors that make the visit worthwhile. Overall, The Great Escape offers great food, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere. It's a place I would happily visit again and highly recommend.”
“OMG! What can I say. This food is delicious! The chicken pot pie is to die for. Made to order and freshly cooked. Staff was highly inviting. Let me say again…the chicken pot pie was ON POINT!!”
“Great Scape Restaurant truly lives up to its name. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and welcoming—perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better with their excellent service. From start to finish, everything was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend Great Scape Restaurant if you’re looking for great food, great vibes, and a memorable dining experience. I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“Excellent, great food and awesome attention, highly recgrommended.”
“What took us so long to find this delightful restaurant! Well l'm just glad that we did. The menu is chock full of delights, so it was a bit hard to decide which delight we would choose for our first time here. We selected fried calamari appetizer, chicken pot pie, and pork tenderloin. All of the dishes were wonderful and not like they fell off the Cisco truck. They tasted homemade. The wait staff were so nice. And the place is clean, nicely decorated with an absolutely stunning back bar in the bar area, and a cozy feeling to the dining area.”
“The place has the small touches to make a great restaurant. Pleasant atmosphere, great service, bread served, table cloth all nice. The food was great. I was impressed the soup was good, both the French onion and lobster bisque. The ribs and chicken pot pie and the Grinch drink all great. Stay away from the mashed potato, they were instant.”
“Visiting from Toronto and was looking for a nice restaurant near the airport hotels for lunch and wow, the Great Escape did not disappoint. My husband had the bass dinner and I had the chicken tangerine salad and both were delicious with huge portions. Our server was friendly and the atmosphere is great, including the bar that was built in 1889. Really nice spot that I highly recommend.”
“Neat story on the Great family and the restaurant itself. Love the wind turbine and the free EV charging. Good food, good drinks, reasonable price.”
“Great brosted chicken. Vocalist very good. Enjoyed the experience.”
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