Posted in Chicago January 31, 2018 by

This One Of A Kind Restaurant Near Chicago Is Fun For The Whole Family

If you have children of all ages in your family, there’s a plane-themed restaurant just outside Chicago that will please each and every loved one. This unique place is memorable for both its decor and its food. Get a little history with lunch sometime at this fabulous eatery. Keep scrolling for more details about the location and menu items.

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In Chicago's northwest suburbs sits a cute restaurant that guests never forget. Pilot Pete's in Schaumburg is a unique diner with aviation themes everywhere.
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The restaurant is situated so that patrons can watch planes take off from the Schaumburg Airport.
Airplanes can be found inside and out. Photos, postcards, and other memorabilia line the walls giving patrons much to marvel at.
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Stop by for lunch or dinner daily to enjoy this incredible atmosphere. While the restaurant opens at 11 a.m., the bar side often stays open late for thirsty customers.
The menu at this plane-themed restaurant is vast. Signature dishes include pot roast, a BBQ platter, fish n' chips, and a chicken strip platter, to name a few.
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There's also a special menu for the little ones that includes spaghetti, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, and pizza.
Other menu items include calzones, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and a slew of appetizers like mozzarella sticks, potato skins, nachos, wings, and much more.
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Don't forget to save room for desserts like key lime pie, chocolate spoon cake, and funnel cake fries!
All of the food here is made to order. Soups are homemade each day and brisket and ribs are smoked on-site daily.
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Pilot Pete’s is located at 905 W Irving Park Road in Schaumburg. You can find more information on their website or Facebook page.

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