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    Great Escape Restaurant

    3.5 (311 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kassler Rippchen (Smoked Pork Chops), delicious!
    Greg M.

    Solid food, good service and friendly staff. Smoked pork chops were excellent! Definitely will be beck.

    Amazing French onion soup.

    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.

    Chicken pot pie that was perfect
    Bob C.

    I have driven by here hundreds of times over the years and never stopped I. Until today for a holiday get together. What a treat , I immediately spotted the owner and introduced myself to him. We sat and Nicole was our server. I had chicken pot pie and French onion soup and it was made to perfection. The atmosphere was fantastic. Everything was perfect. Even had the pleasure of meeting a woman and her family as she celebrated her 95th birthday and clicked some pics for them. What a great escape (lol) we had We will return. Thanks to everyone who made this visit a memorable one

    French Onion soup cup
    Julie O.

    Delightful old school dining in a neighborhood near O'Hare. The Great Escape is far enough from O'Hare that you avoid tourists and trendiness and the up charges that brings, close enough to grab a 10 minute Uber and enjoy a nice meal in a classic atmosphere. Service is on par, helpful and pleasant. Food is tasty, ample portions. The French onion soup is cheesy! Specials change regularly . There's a dining room, bar seating and they do banquets and luncheons. Plenty of parking in back.

    Rib dinner
    Bob K.

    Family dinner- I always love these tripe's of restaurants that give bread and butter and soup and salad - free . Ribs are good staff is good !

    The pork shank special.
    Doug M.

    What a wonderful dining experience! This place is just what I hoped it would be. Great food, good service and nice ambiance. I had one of the specials, which was roast pork shank with mashed potatoes and vegetables. The pork was tender, moist and falling off the bone. Potatoes and veggies were done just right. My companions had a salad, chicken Parm and another one had the pork tenderloin. All generous portions and tasteful. Service was good. The bar is great. We had a drink while waiting for our companions to arrive. A big plus for Guinness on tap! All in all, a great place to dine.

    Salted caramel brownie
    Mark Y.

    I picked this place for my birthday lunch. It has a nice interior and a great atmosphere. The antique bar is beautiful. They spaced the customers with a table in between when possible, that's a nice touch. Our waiter, Jake, was awesome. She had their chicken pot pie. It was like a fresh pot pie in a freshly baked bread bowl and she loved it. I had the Dijon bass and it was excellent despite my initial misgivings. The flavors and textures were perfectly balanced. Their rice is well seasoned and delicious too. Their vegetables were fresh but a bit cold. My French onion soup was rich and tasty with a huge chunk of mozzarella,. Her salted caramel brownie was pretty amazing. I got spumoni mostly for nostalgic reasons and it was really good. Great place with decent prices and wonderful food.

    Timothy M.

    Good food and better service... the crowd was very nice and very upscale... the locals are exactly what you expect. This is a place where you get a good meal and have good conversations. I definitely recommend this place... I had the special which was prime rib.. it was amazing!!!

    Chicken Pot Pie
    Ira M.

    Came here with friends for dinner. A really hopping place with h excellent food. #iraeats #iraeats1

    Christopher G.

    Wonderful, amazing service and great atmosphere. I had the navy bean soup and the spinach, walnut and cranberry salad with grilled chicken and balsamic dressing and my colleague had the chicken pot pie, both were amazing!

    Shrimp and fillet

    Wait staff was very kind and attentive. The soup was ok. The shrimp and filet was very good. The chicken pot pie they're suppose to be known for was mid at best. Chicken parm was good. The grilled cheese was grease city. Now to the chicken special holy lemon can't even eat more than 2 bites. Now to the fried chicken it was wet and red! Now to the French dip the meat was fatty and hard. Service was good tho but food needs work.

    Mustered and herb crusted bass.

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    Went for special occasion with 100 people , food was. Very good, warm, cold salads, good drinks, highly recommend

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    Great food and wonderful service. The atmosphere is so cozy and friendly. You feel welcome!! Love it!

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    Not a fan of this place. Dated and very dark inside. Didn't feel at ease. Not returning.

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    Ask the Community - Great Escape Restaurant

    Does the psychic still come to this restaurant? Details please if so, thanks :)

    Yes, on Wednesday. Call the day before to book a slot

    I heard there's a psychic or tarot card reader on Wednesday's. Anyone know more information about this?

    Yes. Every Wednesday. She's very good.

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    I don't write reviews often, but Sophia absolutely deserves one…read more From the moment we walked in, it was clear this place is being led by someone special. Sophia is the kind of manager you rarely come across -- young, approachable, and genuinely passionate about what she does, yet carrying herself with the quiet confidence of someone who's been doing this for decades. We grabbed seats at the bar and were lucky enough to try her newest cocktail creation, the Greek Dirty Martini, and wow -- it is a showstopper. A brilliant, creative twist on a classic that somehow feels both bold and perfectly balanced. It's already my new go-to, and honestly reason enough to come back. But what really sets Sophia apart is how she makes every guest feel seen. She came over to us at the bar, asked about our experience, and actually listened. No script, no rush -- just genuine care. You can feel her energy ripple through the entire staff too; the team is warm, attentive, and clearly inspired by her example. Sophia is the real deal. Remember her name -- because she's going places. This spot is lucky to have her, and we'll absolutely be back.

    Fresh flavors with a modern touch!!!!…read more I visited Modern Plate recently and had a very pleasant experience. The food felt fresh and thoughtfully prepared, with a nice balance of flavors. Portions were satisfying, and the presentation made the dishes look as good as they tasted. The restaurant has a clean, contemporary atmosphere that's comfortable for both casual meals and quick stops. Service was friendly and efficient, even during a busy period. Overall, Modern Plate is a solid choice for a flavorful and well-made meal. A bit more menu variety would make it even better, but I'd gladly return.

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    Was looking for German food again when I came to Chicago for a work trip. I already tried the one…read morein the loop so I ventured out to this place. The reviews advertised authentic German food. As a German I had to try it. The potato pancakes were a good start, tasted like mom used to make. The Platter had a lot of food. I don't know what region this place is from, the sauerkraut and Blaukraut were not Bavarian, the Spätzle felt ready made and not home made. The Bratwurst was too fine for me, I'm thinking north German. The strudel was good tho. The service was fantastic! From host to server they took care of me and made sure I wanted for nothing, so I can't complain there. Decor wise this looks like what you'd imagine a German restaurant looking like in the US. Lots of banners advertising beer and German flags hanging on the walls with a collection of steins everywhere you look. Overall it's not "authentic" for me, but the food tasted good and the service was exceptional.

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