Great Escape Restaurant Menu

9540 W Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park, IL 60176
  • Starters & Shareables

    • Cauliflower Buffalo Bites

      Fresh cauliflower bites tossed in a tangy buffalo sauce, served with our homemade peppercorn ranch dressing.\n\nAlso available plain or with our sweet chili glaze.
      $10.95
    • The Greatest

      The name says it all! An assortment of ribs, fried shrimp, stuffed mushroom caps, chicken tenders, onion rings and fresh vegetables with ranch, BBQ and cocktail sauces for dipping.
      $24.95
    • Burrata

      Served with roasted tomatoes, basil, and toasted garlic bread.
      $14.95
    • Mozzarella Stix

      Lightly coated in breadcrumbs served with crushed tomato basil marinara.
      $10.95
    • Mac & Cheese

      With pulled pork, buffalo tenders, or bacon for an additional charge.
      $10.95
    • Cheesy Potato Skins

      Stuffed with bacon, Cheddar and mozzarella cheese with sour cream on the side.
      $11.95
    • Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza

      $11.95
    • Basket Of Fries

      $6.25
    • Lump Crab Cakes

      Pan-seared and served with chipotle sauce and lemon.
      $17.95
    • Italian Sausage Flatbread Pizza

      $11.95
    • Bruschetta

      Tomatoes, red onion, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil on toasted French bread with aged parmigiana.
      $10.95
    • Sausage & Peppers

      $11.95
    • Hot Pretzel Bites

      A savory treat served with hot, cheesy dipping sauce
      $9.95
    • Chilean Blue Mussels

      Served with veggies and a breadstick, in a wonderful wine broth.
      $18.95
    • Basket Of Sweet Potato Fries

      $7.95
    • Stuffed Mushroom Caps

      Mozzarella cheese, herbs, bread crumbs and olive oil are tossed and baked for this crowd pleaser.
      $11.95
    • Hummus/ Bruschetta/ Feta Cheese & Olive Board

      With toasted naan crisps.
      $13.95
    • Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

      A classic with lemon and cocktail sauce.
      $17.95
    • Half Slab Grandpa Great's Baby Back Ribs

      Slow cooked in our special marinade and topped with Grandpa's smokey sauce.
      $14.95
    • Chicken Tenders - Free Range

      A classic snack with BBQ sauce for dipping. Buffalo style with peppercorn ranch for an additional charge.
      $12.95
    • Pot Stickers

      Pork and vegetable dumplings steamed and seared, served with sweet chili glaze.
      $12.95
    • Fried Calamari

      Marinated and lightly breaded and fried. Served with tangy cocktail sauce and lemon.
      $16.95
    • Full Slab Grandpa's Baby Back Ribs

      Slow cooked in our special marinade and topped with Grandpa's Smokey sauce.
      $23.95
    • Grilled Shrimp Skewers

      Six shrimp with a dash of our special spices, lightly grilled and served with remoulade sauce and lemon.
      $16.95
    • Fried Pickle Chips

      With homemade dipping sauce.
      $10.95
  • Sliders

    • Filet Mignon Sliders

      With horsey sauce and onion strings.
      $16.95
    • Pulled Pork Sliders (3)

      Simmered in Grandpa's sauce.
      $17.94
    • Roast Beef Sliders (3)

      Cold. With horsey sauce and onion strings.
      $13.50
    • Crab Cake Sliders (2)

      With chipotle sauce.
      $20.34
  • Drift Inn Classics

    • Half Slab Baby Back Rib Dinner

      The best! Slow cooked Grandpa's way in our special marinade and broiled to perfection. Topped with Grandpa's smokey sauce. Guaranteed to please! Honey BBQ available upon request.
      $20.95
    • BBQ Broasted Chicken

      Four pieces. Broasted then dipped in our smokey sauce and broiled to finish the job.
      $20.95
    • Full Slab Baby Back Rib Dinner

      Slow cooked Grandpa's way in our special marinade and broiled to perfection. Topped with Grandpa's Smokey barbeque sauce. Guaranteed to Please.
      $27.95
    • Broasted Chicken Dinner

      Four pieces tender and juicy. Cooked the healthy way under pressure in cholesterol free, trans fat free oil. An all-time favorite!
      $20.95
  • Oktoberfest Specials

    • Bratwurst Meal

      Served over red cabbage with German potatoes & whole grain mustard
      $20.95
    • Huhnerschnitzel (Chicken)

      Served with red cabbage, German potatoes, and brown gravy
      $22.95
    • Jagerschnitzel (Pork Tenderloin)

      Served with red cabbage, dumplings, and brown gravy
      $22.95
    • Kassler Rippchen (Smoked Pork Chops)

      Served with red cabbage and potato pancakes
      $26.95
  • Wraps

    • Roast Beef Wrap

      Sliced roast beef, lettuce, tomato, crispy onions and horsey sauce.
      $10.95
    • Grilled Chicken BLT Wrap

      Sliced grilled chicken breast, bacon with lettuce, tomato, Cheddar cheese and mayo.
      $16.95
    • Hummus & Veggie Wrap

      Creamy hummus, field greens, fresh mozzarella, balsamic tomato relish, fresh basil, and red onion.
      $16.74
    • Turkey Wrap

      Sliced turkey with bacon, lettuce, shredded cheese, avocado and sriracha mayo.
      $16.95
    • Ham & Cheese Wrap

      Sliced ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
      $10.95
    • Cajun Chicken Caesar Wrap

      $17.95
  • Surf For Your Turf

    • One Grilled Shrimp Skewer

      $15.95
    • Fried Shrimp (6)

      $13.95
    • Side Of Mac And Cheese

      $6.95
    • One Crab Cake

      $9.95
  • Soups, Salads & Chili

    • Superfood Salad

      Blackened chicken with avocado, grilled broccoli, red cabbage, over greens with quinoa and served with balsamic dressing.
      $18.95
    • Cup Of Chef Joe's Soup Of The Day

      Made fresh every day.
      $4.95
    • Tangerine Salad

      Romaine, juicy tangerines, red grapes, walnuts, melon and provolone topped with our exclusive yogurt citrus dressing. With chicken breast for an additional charge.
      $18.95
    • Chopped Salad

      Fresh greens chopped with bacon, bleu cheese, avocado, tomato and balsamic vinaigrette. Fantastic! With chicken, or with filet for an additional charge.
      $15.95
    • 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.
      $16.95
    • Bowl Of Lobster & Crab Bisque (Seasonal)

      Decadent, but you deserve it!
      $6.95
    • Caesar Salad

      All you expect in a Caesar with our classic dressing. With chicken, with shrimp, or with filet for an additional charge.
      $14.95
    • Cup Of Lobster & Crab Bisque (Seasonal)

      Decadent, but you deserve it!
      $5.95
    • Grecian Salad

      Greens, tomato, feta cheese, red onions and olives with fantastic Greek dressing. With chicken breast or filet for an additional charge.
      $14.95
    • Bowl Of Baked French Onion Soup

      A touch of sherry wine makes this soup special. Topped with croutons and mozzarella cheese.
      $6.95
    • Cup Of Homemade Meaty Chili

      Back by popular demand! Served with Cheddar cheese, chopped onions and sour cream.
      $4.95
    • Organic Spinach & Cranberry Salad

      Leafy spinach with chopped bacon, walnuts, sundried cranberries and crumbled bleu cheese with home made balsamic. With chicken for an additional charge.
      $15.95
    • Dinner Salad

      Mixed greens, shredded carrots, red cabbage, grape tomato and cucumber slice with dressing.
      $5.95
    • Organic Spinach Caesar

      $15.95
    • Bowl Of Homemade Meaty Chili

      Served with cheddar cheese chopped onions and sour cream.
      $6.95
    • Bowl Of Chef Joe's Soup Of The Day

      Made fresh every day.
      $5.95
  • Entrées

    • Chicken Parmigiana

      Two boneless chicken breast, lightly breaded and topped with our crushed tomato basil marinara on a bed of fettuccine.
      $21.95
    • Great Chicken Kabob

      Marinated chicken with tomato, pepper, mushroom, onions, & bourbon sauce served with rice.
      $20.95
    • Chicken Pot Pie

      White meat chicken, carrots, peas, onions and celery with creamy sauce topped with flaky puff pastry. Fantastic!
      $20.95
    • Breaded Pork Tenderloin

      Lightly breaded and cooked to perfection, perched on Joe's mashed potatoes and homemade gravy.
      $19.95
    • Rigatoni With Vodka Sauce

      Topped with shredded parmigiana. With grilled chicken or with grilled shrimp for an additional charge.
      $19.95
    • Pasta Giambotta

      White meat chicken, Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, mushrooms and red potatoes with rigatoni pasta tossed with delicious garlic white wine sauce.
      $22.95
    • Great Kabob

      Marinated tenderloin with tomato, pepper, mushroom, onions and bourbon sauce served with rice.
      $24.95
    • Great Vegetarian Kabob

      Served with tomato, pepper, mushroom, onions, & bourbon sauce served with quinoa.
      $17.95
    • Vegetarian Artichoke & Quinoa

      Gluten free. With artichoke, spinach, and mushrooms over roasted red peppers and herb sauce.
      $18.95
    • Fried Shrimp Dinner

      Seven butterflied shrimp served with our tangy cocktail sauce and lemon wedge.
      $20.95
    • Herb Roasted Duck

      Crispy skinned herb roasted duck is served with our famous dressing, homestyle gravy and vegetable.
      $27.95
    • Artichoke Chicken & Quinoa

      Gluten free. With artichoke, spinach, chicken, and mushrooms over roasted red peppers and herb sauce.
      $21.95
    • Eggplant Casserole

      Sliced eggplant coated in panko breadcrumbs topped with tomato basil marinara, provolone and mozzarella cheese and mushrooms and Parmesan cheese with garlic bread.
      $20.95
    • Pasta Primavera

      Garden fresh vegetables in a creamy alfredo sauce served over fettuccine with shaved Parmesan. With chicken or with shrimp for an additional charge.
      $20.95
    • Bass

      Sauteed with dijon, thyme, & breadcrumps, served with rice and vegetables (unless otherwise specified). Voted one of 55 Dishes You Must Try Before You Die.
      $23.95
    • Pulled Pork Plate

      Over rye toast with sweet potato fries and slaw.
      $21.54
    • Artichoke Shrimp & Quinoa

      Gluten free. With artichoke, spinach, grilled shrimp, and mushrooms over roasted red peppers and herb sauce.
      $25.95
    • Crab Cake Dinner

      Two, pan-seared lump crab cakes with a salad and balsamic dressing. Served with Parmesan French Fries (unless another option is chosen).
      $24.95
    • Dijon Crusted Chicken Breast

      Breaded in crushed crackers and dijon blend with mashed gravy.
      $21.54
  • Great Burgers

    • The Great Burger

      A half pound of grass fed prime beef served on a toasted roll with lettuce, tomato, red onions and a pickle.
      $16.95
    • Build Your Own Angus Burger

      A great burger with your choice cheese and any two items: mushrooms, bacon, grilled onions, Cajun spice, jalapeño peppers or chili on a toasted roll.
      $18.25
    • Bison Burger

      Locally raised. 91% lean, no hormones or antibiotics. All the delicious flavor of beef “but” 70% less fat and 43% fewer calories than regular ground beef on a toasted roll. Add fried organic egg for an additional charge.\n\n(We recommend Medium due to the meat quality but will honor your choice as best as we can)
      $18.95
  • Tasty Combinations

    • Ribs & Shrimp Combo

      Five fried shrimp butterflied with horseradish cocktail sauce with our tender 1/2 slab ribs, broiled to perfection with Grandpa's smokey sauce.
      $27.95
    • Twin Or Triple Filet Medallion Combo

      Treat yourself to a combination of a bleu cheese crusted filet and a filet topped with horseradish cream or add a third with Parmesan topping, served with homestyle mashed potatoes.
      $30.95
    • Baby Back Ribs & Broasted Chicken

      Our fabulous ribs served with a broasted chicken breast and wing. The best of both worlds! (BBQ boneless or BBQ broasted available upon request).
      $25.95
    • Honey BBQ Pork Chop & Half Slab Ribs

      Honey BBQ glazed pork chop with half slab of Grandpa's classic ribs.
      $28.74
    • 4oz Filet & Grilled Shrimp

      Your filet is cooked-to-order with five grilled shrimp served with harvest remoulade sauce and lemon wedge.
      $26.95
  • Great Steaks and Chops

    • Angus Ribeye

      A flavorful and juicy 22 oz masterpiece!
      $40.95
    • Center Cut Pork Chops

      Two tender and juicy chops (traditional or BBQ), served with cinnamon apple sauce.
      $24.95
    • Filet Mignon

      Cooked-to-order center cut filet with béarnaise sauce and onion rings. Excellent!
      $29.95
    • New York Strip Steak

      A juicy 14 oz strip steak with mushroom caps and bordelaise sauce. For steak lovers!
      $39.95
  • Hand Helds

    • Ham & Cheese Omelette

      Sometimes you just want an omelette! With potatoes or fruit.
      $15.95
    • Chicken French Dip Sandwich

      $16.95
    • Shrimp Po' Boy

      Our special seasoned grilled shrimp with shredded lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo on brioche roll.
      $17.95
    • Turkey Sandwich

      Sliced thin and stacked high on seven grain toast with lettuce, tomato, mayo and a pickle. Add cheese and avocado for an additional charge.
      $15.95
    • Corned Beef Sandwich

      Slow cooked on a traditional rye bread.
      $16.95
    • Grilled Cheese & Avocado

      American and provolone cheeses with roasted red pepper and avocado served on seven grain bread.
      $15.95
    • Reuben Sandwich

      Lean corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut on grilled rye bread with thousand island dressing on the side. (try it without the bread for low carb).
      $18.25
    • French Dip Sandwich

      Thinly sliced roast beef with sautéed onions, peppers, and melted mozzarella cheese on French bread served with au jus for dipping.
      $16.95
    • Bourbon Glazed Chicken Sandwich

      Broiled and basted with bourbon sauce with bacon and mozzarella on a toasted roll.
      $18.95
    • Pulled Pork Sandwich

      Seasoned with a special rub and slow cooked then simmered in Grandpa's smoky sauce and served on brioche roll. With Cheddar cheese for an additional charge.
      $17.95
    • Nashville Chicken Sandwich

      Crispy spiced chicken breast with cajun mayo, lettuce, and pickle.
      $16.95
    • 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.
      $16.95
    • BLT Classic

      Traditional double decker, bacon, lettuce, and tomato with mayo on white or wheat bread. Add turkey and cheese for an additional charge.
      $16.95

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