We've eaten at Great Escape several times now, and it has quickly become one of our favorite…read moreplaces. The chicken pot pie is AMAZING -- hearty, comforting, and full of flavor every single time. The service has always been great, and the staff is friendly, welcoming, and accommodating. The whole place has a charming throwback supper club/dinner club vibe that is hard to find anymore. The food is consistently good, portions are generous, and the atmosphere just makes you want to sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal. So much to love about this place!

Overall the food was good and this was not our first visit and it won't be our last. However this…read moretime was a unique experience. The crispy vegetables with my entree included unpeeled carrots - see photo. A little too organic and rustic for my tastes. The waitress was also a bit annoying. She obviously does not subscribe to the protocol that ladies go first when taking our order. And she seemed taken aback when I stated - "ladies first" and pointed to my wife. She also spoke in plural form when asking us questions such as "Are we having any dessert today?" And lastly, I had to get my own to go container after I stated and motioned with two fingers that we needed two containers. We like this restaurant, the atmosphere is pleasant and we go several times a year; so we are not regulars. We will go back with the hope that this was a one off experience.

I have been wanting to try The Little Gem since Thursday night out when I tried their Wagu Sliders…read moreand Fish & Chips. We visited to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night with a reservation and were seated by the window to our delight. The ambiance in the restaurant is so cozy and rustic, a wonderful vibe. We were first brought Garlic Pesto Bread that was still warm and delicious. Later we ordered drinks and appetizers. Both the Honey Whipped Goat Cheese and Beet Salad were phenomenal and so unique. For entrees we ordered the Beef Tartare, Caesar Salad with Blackened Salmon (an added request), Italian Sausage Orecchiette, and Braised Beef Short Ribs. Absolutely nothing disappointed and everything our waitress Lauren recommended was spot on. She is a rockstar! For dessert we ordered two chocolate mousses, and Crème Brûlée to share. The perfect way to end our night. This is a great upscale date spot or place to celebrate as it is on the pricier side, but we could not have been happier with our food, service, and overall experience.

I been here twice; one time for breakfast then dinner. Both times the experience was amazing. The…read moreEggs Benedict are one of the best I had. It is a very cute restaurant. I would also recommend getting the Fig and Honey Brie Crostinis.

This breakfast house has PASSION & great service. The food…read moretastes very fresh: the salad was crunchy & balanced, the BLT wasn't too salty & full of flavor, and the chorizo hash had a great ratio of meat/veggies/egg. Their playlist curates a cozy vibe, 90s disco with modern flair. The seating was very comfortable. If you're looking to do some work here, there's an outlet accessible booth on the left side. You'll notice everyone wearing a shirt that says "Food is our LOVE language" & it really shows. This is the kind of spot you hope never changes.

I've heard rumors that this was the go to corner spot for a great meal. To my surprise it wasn't…read morewhat I expected , I arrived with guests as we all wanted to try something different. I chose the turkey sandwich and it was kind of a let down. The best thing was the nice crunch from the toast it came on. There were maybe two slices of turkey on the sandwich. The rest was crisp lettuce and fresh tomato. The fries were great. The breakfast burrito was good but overly saucy it took away the flavor from the ingredients inside. The French toast was great if you have a sweet tooth but the bread was slightly smaller than I expected. The ambiance isn't anything extravagant but also homely in a way. It's a solid 4 and not a back to back ,but will consider going again in the future.

Everything tip top and delicious food w ambiance!…read more Highly recommend this place's menu and outdoor seating

My waitress was great. In the past, I've had nothing but…read morenice dinning experiences at Amerika's. Today the french fries were the only item that was decent. The tortilla soup tasted old, the steak on the steak sandwich was not fresh and had absolutely no seasoning and there were maybe 2 small pieces of onions. My waitress was extremely understanding when I expressed to her my concern, she first offered salt and pepper and then she offered to replace with steak tacos, which I thought was really nice until I got them home and tasted them. The steak tacos tasted like spoiled meat cooked on a dirty grill. This is definitely not the quality of food I'm used to from Amerika's.

Love the food ! The decor is so authentic looking! The…read moreservers are nice and friendly ! The breading was delicate and tasty. You do have to pay 2 dollars for the bread basket if you like but take it home. The cabbage soup of the day was delicious. I had a lot veggies . I brought a veal and vegetables home for another day along with my bread! They have a parking lot and village parking lots and street parking. They have life music and piped in music. It is roomy resturant tables and booth settings either cloth table cloths and napkins . Very nice classic resturant .

Visited for Oktoberfest. I've been here about 5 years ago, but was highly disappointed this time…read more #1 The waitress had no idea of the menu or even names of the items on the menu. The server got many parts of our order for TWO wrong. #2 The food was ok, and the schnitzel gravies on the sampler platter were not in any way authentic tasting. #3 The "Black Forest" cake they advertise is not an authentic Black Forest, it is actually a German Neapolitan "Furst-Puckler" cake which is NOT the same.

We stopped by 4 Jokers for dinner and ordered the chicken tikka masala, chicken kebab, and mango…read morelassi. The dishes were a little more spicy than the spice levels we requested but they had great flavor, so maybe order down one spice level than usual. The naan has a beautifully soft texture and is very fresh. Our server was helpful and attentive. The place has a comfortable feel to it but the lighting was a bit too blue/cool. Portions were reasonable for the price. Would come back to try other dishes on the menu.

Greetings my Foodzies, today we went to 4 Jokers (Rutiv said that when him and his three brothers…read morewere growing up in India, people in the neighborhood gave them the nickname of jokers, they were poor, but dreamt of having a restaurant so when their dream came true, they named it 4 jokers) ; 8347 w Grand Ave. in Rivers Grove. I met the owner Rutiv who is very friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming at Taste of Elmwood Park (which by the way is a great way to preview foods from local restaurants) when I tried their Philly steak sandwich, we had it again today. The sandwich was delicious, I would have liked the bread toasted to a crunchy element but was still a good sandwich. For an appetizer we had Samosa (similar to an empanada in concept) this was filled with peas and potatoes which were seasoned nicely and when accompanied with the turmeric sauce was awesome. The turmeric sauce added spice and a new level of flavor. We also tried the marsala fries, they were regular crinkle, cut fries, but with a special flavor of marsala; also very tasty. I ordered the Goat Curry marinated goat cooked in a homemade cashew gravy. I also ordered garlic naan which was phenomenal; the goat was season well and very tender, it also came with Jeera which is a light rice that you can literally sprinkleon the curry instead of being clumpy like regular white rice. Using the naan as a vessel to eat, the dish, took it to a whole new level. Glenda tried the mango lassi, which is basically a shake made with mango, ice cream, and shaved almonds on top. That drink was cool and refreshing. We will definitely return to this restaurant, there are a few more things that I would like to try. I give this restaurant 5 stars, Ciao Ciao for now. please give it a try and let me know your opinion.

Stopped in for lunch and was glad I did! They have a wide variety of things on the menu; I opted…read morefor a gyro and fries, which was a great choice. They have plenty of seating and a parking lot making this an easy spot to pick up or dine in at.

Super friendly fast food joint that offers all the classics that you would find at a typical spot,…read morehowever, what makes this place unique is the extensive items they carry, melts and club sandwiches that are not typical for this kind of quick place. Very reasonably priced and really decent portion sizes. Great meal deals and the platter comes with a choice of soup or salad so definitely makes sense to go with that option. Ended with a classic twist cone, can't go wrong! Clean, and spacious!

Seriously ... this place rocks…read more I'm talking old school, flavor packed diner! I wish we had a place like this back in South Florida. You must check out if in the area.

Visited Blondies on a recommendation from a neighbor. Upon arriving there is plenty of off street…read moreparking in the lot next door to the relatively quaint establishment. The interior is decked out in old school decor with many memorabilia of comic/animation characters from a bygone era. The staff is friendly and direct, the cooks move competently and for food they have all of the expected classics at good prices, while also offering a rotating monthly specials with unique items that do really feel "special". The bathroom could use some updating and the space is a bit tight and warm from the kitchen. But overall the food is solid, the prices are fair, and the staff are friendly. If your local or visiting and looking for a classic diner , I would highly recommend you visit this unique and timeless establishment.

Great service and food. Nice healthy fare; decent variety of menu options. The iced mint mocha was…read moredelicious. Although i wish the hours were longer... closes kinda early at 2:30 pm.

Holiday weekend was surprisingly busy. Thankfully we got on the waitlist before we got there. We…read morewanted a booth which wasn't an option to add to your online wait request. The hostess understood the assignment. She had us wait a few minutes and then nabbed us and seated us a a very nice roomy booth. Coffee all around except for a lemonade for the little guy. Their coffee is exceptional. Food, I had the Godfather which was way too much food. My husband had the chilaquiles which he said was good and spicy. Son had a side of grilled chicken breast that he devoured in no time. We also had the pumpkin donuts which were amazing for dessert. Server was very nice and helpful throughout our meal. Hope to have her again next time we're out there.

Serna's has reopened with a revamped menu that has increased the Mexican food items, transforming…read moreits image as more than your average beef/hot dog/burger stand. I had the gyros sandwich a few weeks ago, and I must say that they don't skimp on size here. On that visit, the 1/2 lb. Barbacoa caught my attention, so I returned today to give it a try. The barbacoa comes with three larger, house made corn tortillas, onions , cilantro, lime wedges and both red and green salsas. Everything was fantastic. If a flaw was to be found, it would be that the salsas seemed geared toward extra mild. The red had a little bit of zip, but still was quite heat challenged. Botha salsas had excellent flavor. They also have daily specials, like the $1.89 Thursday taco special. I look forward to sharing the 1 lb. Barbacoa with someone soon.

I cannot comment on the food. I tried to hire Serna's food truck for an event and after numerous…read morepromises to get back to me with pricing, menus, I never received anything. I even called the restaurant and via the person answering the owner was made aware of the situation. It is very frustrating to have someone not follow through.