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!

The only reason this restaurant is receiving 2 stars instead of 1 is the fantastic hostess who…read morestepped in as our server. We were there with a large group for a conference. The room is ready for us immediately, however, it took an entire hour for me to get my beverage. We were told that our server had a family emergency so the hostess stepped in. She was very attentive and pleasant. When I finally received my dinner, they served me the plate of shish kebabs with only the beef kebab telling me that they had to put the chicken kebab back on the grill because it was not ready. I think they may have removed the vegetables from the kebab with the undercooked chicken because they tasted funny. I only took a few bites and had the rest of it wrapped up. I got very sick that night. Pretty sure I had a tinge of food poisoning.

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.

Ok experience. We were seated in the bar area and there was a funky musty smell that was borderline…read moreunpleasant. The server didn't know the menu as we would have expected and attempted to remove plates when we were clearly still eating. Not the best services Food was ok but for shrimp risotto that wasn't awesome, a shared house salad and 2 glasses of wine for $80 before tip? There are so many other amazing restaurants for same price or even less. I won't be rushing to return.

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.

This is the kind of place that chops your gyro meat into small tiny pieces becuase they have no…read moreidea about what a real good gyro is supposed to be and to add on the fact probably zero skills with the knife. Not to mention they give you nothing but the bitter white chunks of the lettuce in your side salad. Makes me absolutly disgusted when you pay out your ass for complete carelessness behind the scenes.

Greetings my Foodzies, recently we tried out a restaurant called Pops Place at 8418 w Grand Ave…read more River Grove. It a small spot tucked away I a little strip mall at Grand Ave and Thatcher. There's a table and window seats for fine in, the young man who took our order was very friendly and polite. We ordered a steak sandwich with fries and a combo (beef and sausage) the steak sandwich was decent size it just needed a more seasoning, the fries were crinkle cut frozen fries (we prefer fresh cut) and needed to be a crispier. The combo was tasty and good size. I give this restaurant 4 stars nice little spot. Try it out and let me know what you think. Ciao, Ciao for now.

Last night we celebrated a birthday at Edelweiss. If you stick to the sandwiches and salads…read more($14-$18), it can easily be an affordable weekend night out--but with so many amazing choices on the Edelweiss Signatures menu ($28-$35), it's hard to resist! ​The layout is great: an inviting biergarten on one side, an interior bar on the other, and a large main dining room with classic Bavarian decor past the hostess stand. We started at the bar, where I tried a non-alcoholic Clausthaler (which reminded me a bit of Heineken), while a friend ordered the massive 32-ounce "big-as-your-head" Hacker-Pschorr Weissbier. Since the weather was perfect, we sat outdoors in the spacious biergarten, which easily accommodates groups of any size. ​We started with the Sausage Sampler ($18)--a trio of sausage served over sauerkraut (the kraut was so good on its own you definitely shouldn't skip it). For mains, my husband chose a favorite, the Stuffed Cabbage Rolls ($28), which did not disappoint. Our friends ordered the Beef Stroganoff ($28), Jäger Schnitzel ($29), and Rouladen ($30). I opted for the Bayerischer Schweinshaxe ($35)--a 3lb roasted pork shank that turned out to be the absolute best value on the table, as it was easily enough for four meals! ​For sides, the cucumber salad was refreshing and tangy, the spätzle (a German take on pasta) was perfectly tender, and the vegetable of the day (sautéed summer squash) was flavorful and satisfying. We ended the night by sharing a huge slice of German Chocolate Cake. ​To top it off, our two-person service team was fantastic--constantly keeping drinks refilled and clearing plates to keep everything running smoothly. Highly recommend!

German-American cuisine is an appropriate way to consider Edelweiss…read more Granted, take the salt with me saying i come from a German family so we can be wanting for traditional meals, so keep that in mind! First we can talk about the restaurant itself, very big! Huge bar when you walk in and tons of dining space, I can't imagine a day you can't get a seat for lunch or dinner so don't worry if you haven't planned ahead! The whole place is decorated very well and has a true feeling of Germany. Renee was our server and she was sweet, happy and incredibly attentive in a good way. She answered our questions and honestly we're very accurate. We started with a pretzel Ofcourse, it was fresh warm and we could have had two easily! I decided to try their sauerbraten, I will say, it's nearly not sour enough for me. It was on the sweeter end but I have a feeling they try to gear the meals towards more people Enjoying them, it wasn't for me however unfortunately The dessert was sadly another let down. My favorite cake is black Forrest and it was far from traditional. Overall. I will still give the restaurant a decent rating as I think many other people will truly enjoy the food here, but for someone who grew up in a German household, spent time in Germany and ate from the homeland quite a bit, it simply wasn't for me.

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.

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.

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.