Hemmingway's Bistro
211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park
(708) 524-0806
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We had brunch at Hemmingway's Bistro, and from the moment we stepped in, we were treated like royalty. The service was warm and attentive, and the entire experience felt elevated and thoughtful. The atmosphere is elegant and inviting—our cozy dining nook felt perfectly private, which made the meal even more enjoyable. We started with the scallop special as an appetizer, and it was absolutely outstanding. Every dish we ordered was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!
Lovely restaurant with very good food. Not crowded yet new parties were seated right next to us. Would have liked a bit more privacy. Window leading to sidewalk was open at our table, the booth and table had a layer of dirt on them.
This is such a lovely place to have lunch (or dinner or weekend brunch). The crab cake with apple-endive salad is worth the trip alone. My husband loved the ham-Gruyere-egg sandwich. The space is beautiful and the service is attentive without being smothering. I only wish they still served early breakfast, they were the best in town.
Been coming to Hemingway for lots of years. Always fantastic food and wine. Bonus on Wednesday's is Petra singing and Andy strumming along with them making beautiful music together. Well worth the visit.
We had a wonderful dining experience at Hemmingway's Bistro. The ambiance, service, and food were impeccable. I recommend this restaurant to everyone.
We took my Mom to brunch for her birthday and it was delightful. The staff was cordial and attentive and the food was top notch. They helped make the day very special!
Sunday Brunch at Hemmingway's Bistro is such a fun experience! My husband, myself, a friend and her husband went to Hemmingway's recently and was pleasantly surprised with everything! Such a cute little gem- you walk into the restaurant and feel like you're enjoying Sunday Brunch in a French restaurant! The Brunch menu is a fixed price, which actually felt worthwhile with the options and quality given! Brunch includes an entree, a glass of champagne and access to the buffet. The buffet options were so delicious too! I had oysters and crab as part of the buffet options. The pastries were beyond yummy too! I especially loved the muffins. I got the Crabcake Benedict which was plated beautifully and tasted the part. Service was also really lovely with someone always checking in and taking care of us! Oh and if you're into live music, there's live jazz too!
THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME AT HEMINGWAYS AND IT WONT BE MY LAST!! MY OTHER TWO GUESTS WERE EXPERIENCING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WE ALL WERE SO PLEASED!!! OUR FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS PORTIONS WERE JUST RIGHT. THE STAFF WAS ALL GREAT TOM ARE SERVER WAS TERRIFIC TOO I CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN AND HEAR THE LIVE MUSIC ON WEDNESDAYS!! THANK YOU!
Had a great meal here. The soup of the day was a mushroom bisque and it was amazing. Staff were kind. I sat outside and watched the world go by. Great spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Lovely little place for a first meeting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon, Crab Cake, Salad
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My wife had the duck which was very tough. Not worth ordering. The singer and guitar player were much to load for the size of the room. Almost impossible to have any sort of conversation with 3 other people at the table.
Outstanding!! Thanks to Axel for the fantastic service. This was our first time here based on reccomendations from friends and it did not disappoint. The building and atmosphere are classic, romantic and unique. Food was amazing. We started with the cheese plate where you can choose the types you'd like to try. Whitefish was a good serving size with a wonderful sauce served with spinach and mashed. Desserts were yummy. I would especially recommend the chocolate mousse. Delicious and a generous portion. My favorite. This would be an excellent choice of restaurants for a romantic date, girl or guys night out, friends groups....special occasions. Anytime you want a good meal in a classy joint. Cocktail menu looked very appealing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse, White Fish
My experience was unique. I went at 5pm (crazy.)
I was taken there because another steakhouse was closed.
So to be so lucky to have tripped in here to have the entire place to ourselves with a recently cook beef wellington resting in the kitchen...ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!
That was amazing. I wanted to try every fancy cocktail, but fell in live with the lavender martini x3.
I feel so naughty.
Do it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderderful employees, food top notch, service excellent. Atmosphere great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just celebrated my ma birthday here and was awesome! My first time here but her like 50th time. We had the house salad, fresh and tasty, escargot was delicious. Bread and butter warm. Drinks summer refreshing. Main course had scallops and the halibut. So good. Dessert had the chocolate mouse. Axel was an outstanding server, knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. Atmosphere was good, music playing on speakers, Definitely will be back! Kuddos!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse, Escargots De Bourgogne, White Fish, Seafood, Salad
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