Pilot Pete's

A fun, plane and tropical themed restaurant right next to a municipal airport. Half the draw is the fun decor and the views of the runway. A couple single prop planes took off during our visit. Foodies won't be impressed by the food or drinks, but all the food was still solid. Fish and chips, pot roast, were all enjoyable. Lobster nachos were fun, and didn't skimp on the lobster. Service was attentive and fast. I might not make a big trip for this place, but the novelty is enjoyable. Must do for any flight enthusiasts. Only real complaint is that the scourge of video gambling has infiltrated this place. Do stop exploiting your customers, thanks.

Not the first time we had visit this establishment. My wife and I along with another couple made plans to come out again last Sunday. Even though the place was very busy, we were able to be seated right away. The young woman who was our server was very pleasant to talk too. We made our drink order and food order after. My wife and I ordered the chicken tender platter and our friends had ordered the ribs. We all enjoyed everything from the food to watching planes come and go from our window seating. Given 4 stars only because not all was hot to the taste. I think some of the food was ahead of the others, so it came out just warm to taste. Plenty of leftovers to take home. Will be back!

Always a good experience. I always forget to get my points with my card. Wish the wait staff would ask when presenting the check.
The food is great, fresh, good portions. We love the lobster nachos appetizer. I had chicken parmesan.
Niece had Buffalo chicken sandwich.
Friend had coconut shrimp tacos.
No one was disappointed. We all took food home!
Service always great too.
Sat outside and watched the planes taking off and landing.
A great experience!

This is my second time here. My first time was roughly 4yrs ago. First time, came for the experience and their all you can eat Fish Fry on Wednesdays and Fridays. This time, had a craving for some AYCE fish fry and was so excited they still have the same deal. I tell myself to try other options but always go back to the fish. I came here with my family... fish and of course the experience of looking out the airport and seeing all the different planes with my kids. My kids very much enjoyed it. There wasn't a fish fry option on the kids' menu but they were very happy to accommodate. My oldest doesn't eat seafood or rarely, but he requested that he wanted the same meal the family is getting. The portions are very big which made the plate look super appealing and ready to devour. Let me tell you, seeing the pieces of fish (including the kids') I'm happy that this restaurant wants their customers to be happy. My oldest and husband was able to finish the plate and could maybe go for a smaller next but decided they didn't want to over stuffed and feel like a ball rolling out this place. The soup was great. My younger kids finished their meal and the soup they ordered (2 split a bowl). My husband and kids said the soda was great that it was really carbonated. We didn't order desserts after being full. The workers were all very friendly, especially our waitress. Washroom was clean. The waiting area with the airplane seats was a cool idea and my kids got to experience sitting in them. Although, I didn't see anyone cleaning those seats and the surrounding of the seats, I would hope they do occasionally wipe them down because everyone likes to touch it and play imagination. This is definitely a cool place to check out at least once. The pic with the fish and fries is a kid size portion, the adult portion is much bigger and comes with fries, hush puppies, coleslaw,, and either soup or salad.

We were seated promptly to a clean table. Our waitress has working hard to fulfill our drink requests, get our soups delivered to our table and get our food delivered when it was ready to our table. We I encountered a issue with my meal, she immediately took action and made sure the dish was corrected and brought to our table as soon as possible. The restaurant decor is made up of several large model airplanes hanging from the ceiling and a large wooden plane expanding across the restaurant. Take a trip to this hidden gem located at the Schaumburg airport and perhaps you'll get to see a plane take off while enjoying some of their delicious dishes.