The Great Escape Menu
The Great Escape is a unique restaurant located in Schiller Park, IL, offering a diverse menu of salads, New American cuisine, and sandwiches. With a range of amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, a full bar, and wait staff providing excellent service, this restaurant caters to a variety of diners. The menu features delicious options such as Ham and Cheese Melt Omelette, Grandpa Great's Baby Back Ribs, Buffalo Chicken Salad, and more. Customer reviews praise the restaurant for its accommodating service, flavorful dishes, and family-friendly atmosphere. The rustic bar area and historic charm add to the overall dining experience. Overall, The Great Escape is a recommended spot for those looking for a cozy setting, good food, and attentive staff.
Omelette
Ham and Cheese Melt Omelette
Sometimes you just want an omelette! Served with potatoes or fruit.
Grandpa Great's Baby Back Ribs
Slow-cooked in our spacial marinade and topped with grandpa's smokey sauce.
Cheesy Potato Skins
Stuffed with bacon, cheddar and mozzarella cheese with sour cream on the side.
Grilled Shrimp Skewers
6 shrimp with a dash of our special spices, lightly grilled and served with remoulade sauce and lemon.
Lump Crab Cakes
Pan-seared and served with chipotle sauce and lemon.
Fried Calamari
Marinated and lightly breaded and fried. Served with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon.
Fried Shrimp
6 fried shrimp butterflied with horseradish cocktail sauce.
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
A classic with lemon and cocktail sauce.
Chilean Blue Mussels
Veggies and breadsticks in wonderful wine broth.
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Mozzarella cheese, herbs, bread crumbs and olive oil are tossed and baked for crowed pleaser.
Chicken Tenders
A classic snack with BBQ sauce for dipping.
Buffalo Hot Wings
Tossed in our spicy sauce and served with celery sticks and bleu cheese sauce for dipping.
Bruschetta
Tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil on toasted French bread with aged Parmigiana.
Flat Bread Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, fresh basil and shaved Parmigiana on flat bread.
Onion Rings Platter
Basket of Fries
Basket of Sweet Potato Fries
Sausage and Peppers
Fried Pickle Chips
Served with homemade dipping sauce.
Hummus Board
Served with cucumber, tomatoes, celery, carrots and green peppers. Gluten-free.
Mac and Cheese
Hummus, Bruschetta, Feta Cheese and Olive Board
Served with toasted naan chips.
The Greatest
An assortment of ribs, fried shrimp, stuffed mushroom caps, chicken tenders, onion rings and fresh vegetables with ranch, BBQ and cocktail sauces for dipping.
Mozzarella Stix
Lightly coated in breadcrumbs and served with crushed tomato basil marinara.
Pot Stickers
Pork and vegetable dumplings steamed and seared and served with sweet chili glaze.
Hot Pretzel Bites
Savory treat served with hot and cheesy dipping sauce.
Cauliflower Buffalo Bites
Fresh cauliflower bites tossed in a tangy Buffalo sauce served with our homemade peppercorn ranch also available plain and served with our sweet chili glaze.
Trio of Wings, Cheese Stix and Onion Rings
Served with celery, ranch and marinara.
New Sweet Potato Crust Pizza
Fresh mozzarella, crushed tomatoes, fresh basil and shaved parmigiana on flat bread. Two pieces.
Street Tacos with Cilantro and Lime Chicken
Starters and Shareables
Soup, Salads and Chili
Chef Joe's Soup of the Day
Call for today's selection.
Baked French Onion Soup
A touch of sherry wine make this soup special. Topped with croutons and mozzarella cheese.
Homemade Meaty Chili Soup
Served with cheddar cheese, chopped onions and sour cream.
Lobster and Crab Bisque
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken tenders dipped in Buffalo sauce over fresh greens with tomato, shredded cheddar, tortilla crisps, crumbled bleu cheese and peppercorn ranch dressing.
Caesar Salad
All you expect in a Caesar with our homemade dressing. Add-ons are available for an additional charge.
Chopped Salad
Fresh greens chopped with bacon, bleu cheese, avocado, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette. Add-ons are available for an additional charge.
Organic Spinach and Cranberry Salad
Leafy spinach with chopped bacon, walnuts, sun-dried cranberries and crumbled bleu cheese with raspberry vinaigrette. Add chicken are available for an additional charge.
Tangerine Salad
Romaine, juicy tangerines, red grapes, walnuts, melon and provolone topped with our exclusive yogurt citrus. Add chicken for an additional charge.
Dinner Salad
Mixed greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, grape tomato and cucumber slices with choice of dressing.
Caprese Salad
Sliced tomato with fresh mozzarella and basil leaves drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, a dash of balsamic vinegar and red onion for garnish.
Grecian Salad
Greens, tomato, feta cheese, red onions and olives with fantastic Greek dressing. Protein are available for an additional charge.
Taco Salad
Mixed greens, cheddar cheese, chili, diced tomato and sour cream with tortilla crisps.
Super Food Salad'
Blackened chicken with avocado, grilled broccoli, red cabbage over greens with quinoa.
New York Strip Steak
A juicy 14 oz. strip steak with mushroom caps and bordelaise sauce.
Center-Cut Pork Chops
2 tender and juicy chops, served with cinnamon apple sauce.
Filet Mignon
Cooked to order center-cut filet with bearnaise sauce and onion rings.
Ribeye Steak
A flavorful and juicy 22 oz. masterpiece.
Chicken Pot Pie
White meat chicken, carrots, peas, onions and celery with creamy sauce topped with flaky puff pastry.
Breaded Pork Tenderloins
Lightly breaded and cooked to perfection, perched on Joe's mashed potatoes and homemade gravy.
Great Kabob
Marinated tenderloin with tomato, pepper,mushroom, onion and bourbon sauce served with rice.
Artichoke and Quinoa
Served with artichoke, spinach and mushrooms over roasted red peppers and herb sauce. Gluten-free.
Pulled Pork Plate
Served over rye toast with sweet potato fries and slaw.
Fried Shrimp Dinner
7 butterflied shrimp served with our tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedge.
Crab Cake Dinner
2 pan seared lump crab cake with spring mix and a drizzle of balsamic. Served with Parmesan french fries.
Herb Roasted Duck
Crispy skinned herb roasted duck is served with our famous dressing, homestyle gravy and vegetable.
Chicken Parmigiana
2 boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded and topped with our crushed tomato basil marinara on a bed of fettuccine.
Ribs and Shrimp Combo
5 fried shrimp butterflied with horseradish cocktail sauce with our tender 1/2 slab ribs, broiled to perfection with grandpa's smokey sauce.
Baby Back Ribs and Broasted Chicken
Our fabulous ribs served with a boasted chicken breast and wing. The best of both worlds. BBQ boneless or BBQ boasted available upon request.
Honey BBQ Pork Chop and 1/2 Slab Ribs
Honey BBQ glazed pork chop with 1/2 slab of grandpa's classic ribs.
Filet and Grilled Shrimp
Cooked to order filet served with 5 grilled shrimp, harvest remoulade sauce and lemon wedge.
Twin Filet Medallion Combo
Treat yourself to a combination of a bleu cheese crusted filet topped with houseradish cream or add a third with Parmesan topping and served with homestyie mashed potatoes.
Triple Filet Medallion Combo
Treat yourself to a combination of a bleu cheese crusted filet topped with horseradish cream or add a third with Parmesan topping and served with homestyie mashed potatoes.
Pasta Primavera
Garden fresh vegetables in a creamy Alfredo sauce served over fettuccine with shaved Parmesan.
Pasta Giambotta
White meat chicken, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and red potatoes with rigatoni pasta tossed with delicious white wine sauce.
Eggplant Casserole
Sliced eggplant coated in panko breadcrumbs topped with tomato basil marinara, provolone and mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and Parmesan cheese with garlic bread.
Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce
Topped with shredded Parmigiana.
Dijon Crusted Chicken Breast
Breaded in crushed crackers and Dijon blend with mashed and gravy.
Chili Mac
Served with gluten, carb and calorie free noodles, our house made chili and topped with cheddar cheese.
Mustard Crusted Bass
sautted with Dijon thyme and bread crumbs served with rice and vegetables...Voted one of Chicago's 55 dishes you must try before you die!!
Entrees
Drift Inn Classic
Baby Back Ribs
Slow-cooked grandpa's way in our special marinade and broiled to perfection. Topped with grandpa's smokey sauce. Honey BBQ available on request.
Broasted Chicken Dinner
4 pieces. Tender and juicy. Cooked the healthy way under pressure in cholesterol free and trans-fat-free oil.
BBQ Chicken
4 pieces. Broasted then dipped in our smokey sauce and broiled to finish the job.
The Great Burger with Cheese
A 1/2 lb. of certified Angus beef served on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato, red onions and a pickle.
Build Your Own Angus Burger
A great burger with your choice cheese and any 2 item mushrooms bacon, grilled onions, Cajun spice, jalapeno peppers or chili on a toasted roll.
Beyond Burger
Delicious, healthy and plant-based burger.
Bison Burger
Locally raised, 91% lean, no hormones or antibiotics. A 1/2 lb. patty, all the delicious flavor of beef but 70% less fat and 43% fewer calories than regular ground beef on a toasted roll.
Naked Angus Beef Patty
Served with avocado, cheese and fruit on the side.
Great Burgers
Sandwiches
French Dip Sanwich
Thinly sliced roast beef with sauteed onions, pepper and melted mozzarella cheese on French bread served with au jus for dipping.
Chicken French Dip Sandwich
Breast of Chicken Sandwich
Marinated chicken breast broiled and served on toasted roll with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, and mayo with a hint of Dijon.
Bourbon Glazed Chicken Sandwich
Broiled and basted with bourbon sauce with bacon and mozzarella on a toasted roll.
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Seasoned with a special rub and slow-cooked then simmered in grandpa's smoky sauce and served on a brioche roll.
Shrimp Po' Boy
Our special seasoned grilled shrimp with shredded lettuce, tomato and chipotle mayo on a brioche roll.
Turkey Sandwich
Sliced thin and stacked high on 7 grain toast with lettuce, tomato, mayo and a pickle. Add cheese or avocado for an additional charge.
Grilled Cheese and Avocado Sandwich
American and provolone cheese with roasted red pepper and avocado served on 7 grain bread.
BLT Classic Sandwich
Traditional double Decker bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo on choice of bread.
Corned Beef Sandwich
Slow-cooked on a traditional rye bread.
Reuben Sandwich
Lean corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut on grilled rye bread with 1000 Island dressing on the side.
Philly Steak Sandwich
Thinly sliced roast beef with sauteed onions, peppers and melted mozzarella cheese on French bread served au jus for dipping. Served with 2 sides.
Chicken Philly Sandwich
Served with 2 sides.
Hummus and Veggie Sandwich
Creamy hummus, field greens, fresh mozzarella, balsamic tomato relish, fresh basil and red onion on naan bread. Served with 2 sides.
Nashville Chicken Sandwich
Crispy spiced chicken breast with Cajun mayo, lettuce, and pickle.
Burrito Bowl
Grilled chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, salsa, and sour cream over quinoa. Served with crispy seasoned fries or house made chips and soup or coleslaw. Substitute fresh friud, sweet potato fries or onion rings and cup of chili or lodster bisque, cup baked French onion soup for an additionla charge.
2 Pieces Crab Cake Slider
Served with chipotle sauce.
Filet Mignon Sliders
Served with horsey sauce and onion strings.
3 Piece Roast Beef Sliders
Cold. Served with horsey sauce and onion strings.
3 Piece Pulled Pork Sliders
Simmered in grandpa's sauce.
Sliders
Wraps
Turkey Wrap
Sliced turkey with bacon, lettuce, shredded cheese avocado and Sriracha mayo.
Grilled Chicken BLT Wrap
Sliced grilled chicken breast, bacon with lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese and mayo.
Ham and Cheese Wrap
Sliced ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Hummus and Veggie Wrap
Creamy hummus, field greens, fresh mozzarella, balsamic tomato relish, fresh basil and red onion.
8 Piece Broasted Chicken Buffet
Heaping order of broasted potatoes, 1 pint coleslaw and bread.
12 Piece Broasted Chicken Buffet
Heaping order of broasted potatoes, 1 quart coleslaw and bread.
16 Piece Broasted Chicken Buffet
Heaping order of broasted potatoes, 1 quart coleslaw and bread.
20 Piece Broasted Chicken Buffet
Heaping order of broasted potatoes, 1 quart coleslaw and bread.
40 Piece Broasted Chicken Buffet
Mounds of broasted potatoes, 2 quart coleslaw and bread.
