The Great Escape
Restaurant
Since 1981
Join Us For A Paint Party!
On Wednesday, July 30th, from 7pm to 9pm, we are holding our very first Paint Party! This fantastic event will be hosted by the talented team at Painter’s Row Art Parties. This fun and beginner-friendly painting called “Cocktails on the Beach” is a real crowd pleaser. Your ticket will cover all of the materials.
Grab your tickets here ===> paintersrowartparties.com/july30
More than just a restaurant in Schiller Park, Illinois
Our Story
The Great Escape is truly the place to be for all occasions. Enjoy a fabulous meal in a warm & cozy atmosphere without breaking the bank. After dining, stop by our antique bar where Al Capone drank and Tom Mix made silent movies in the early 1900s. The bar was built on this site in 1889 when the Iron Horse steam engines rule the plains. The Great Escape now combines a terrific restaurant, lounge, and banquet facility with our timeless and tasty recipes, The Great Escape is truly the place to be for all occasions.
Variety At Its Finest
The Great Escape offers a variety of ways to best serve our guests. We offer dine-in, carry-out, and curbside pickup 7 days a week. We also offer a historic bar, beautiful dining space, outdoor dinning space, and private party room.
Banquet Room Available
Visit Today
Visit Us
We are located next door to the Schiller Park Fire Department. We offer a historic bar, beautiful dining room, and fabulous outdoor dining space.
Get IN touch
(847) 671-7171
9540 W. Irving Park Rd.
Schiller Park, IL. 60176
Kitchen Hours
Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday: 11Am – 9pm
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Bar may be open past 10pm