The food was phenomenal, the space is romantic (we went on Valentine's Day) the service was attentive. We decided to make it our annual Valentine's Day go to! Had the beef Wellington and crab cake. Might be the crab cake I have ever had!
Scott
Wonderful neighborhood destination. We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Great food and wine; friendly service. Food was exceptional last night!
Timothy
Always a good choice. Romantic ambiance. Solid food with traditional French bistro fare. Great wine selection. Long-standing wait staff. A personal favorite.
Kristin
Loved our dinner! Service, food, ambience- all amazing. There were 6 of us & everyone loved their meals. From the delicious bread service to the decadent desserts! Highly recommend!
Mel
For special occasions, quiet elegant meals, wonderful food, salads, comfort food, fish this is our go to. Wednesday nights are live jazz so always a special treat.
Renee
I love the ambiance of this restaurant. The server was very attentive and everyone was very nice. The food was a little disappointing to me, but the champagne was great. The blueberry tart that was given to me for my birthday, was delicious. Thank you
Victor
We planned dinner here because friends in Oak Park said it was great, they offered a variety of entrees, and it was centrally located. We had three couples of family meeting for an early dinner on a Tuesday to celebrate the holidays. The restaurant is very cozy with a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, the menus we saw online were different from the offering at the restaurant. Some of us were disappointed by the available options. Some said their meals were great while others said they were okay. Nothing was bad, but the recommendation to go there and the cost of the meal gave us higher expectations. For example, we were told that their French Onion soup was excellent. It wasn't hot when delivered to our table so the cheese was chewy instead of gooey. The soup du jour was a very tasty lentil and vegetable soup, but it was also luke-warm when they served it. The one dish that people enjoyed the most was the chicken pot pie. The service was very good. They were attentive and let the meal happen at a nice pace. The food was good enough that along with the atmosphere and the service, I might try it again.
Jennielu
The person who greeted us said I did not have a reservation. I explained we were early and we would gladly sit at the bar. The gentleman said we could sit anywhere we wanted. The bar area seating was not crowded . We sat at the bar. Hemmingway's is always a good experience. I am still puzzled on why they could not find my reservation. I confirmed the reservation on Sunday. At the bar we each had a French 77 and shared baked Brie.
Estella
We shared the oysters, escargot, lump crab cake, butternut squash soup, shrimp De Jonghe, and a fisee salad. Then for desert we had crème brûlée. Everything was excellent. I'll be going back for the brunch on Sunday.
Steven
Very good date night place. Great variety on menu, food is excellent as well as service. Nice atmosphere!
I think I was hoping for more. The steak with frittes was just ok. The mushroom soup was good. My wife's whitefish was good. There just seemed to be something missing. Maybe a bit too low key for me. I do know they had the thermostat set way too high. It was downright hot in there!
Matt
Good food and lovely atmosphere! Was a little warm inside but we just took off our sweaters.
Steve
This is one of our favorite places for dinner, but this was our first time at brunch. It was great! The small buffet is perfect to get you started, and also pick up a sweet treat for after the meal. It is loaded with meat and cheese choices, pastries, and fresh seafood. The smoked salmon was especially delicious. The entrees we had were all delicious: eggs benedict, white fish, croque madame, the roast du jour (pork loin for us) and crepes. And the brunch price includes a glass of champagne!
beth
Everything was wonderful as always! We are so lucky to have this special place in Oak Park.
warren
It's been our go-to restaurant for many years. The food is always delicious-haven't had any misses. We enjoy everything, and consistently order the escargot, the soup special or the French Onion, the rabbit ragout (great in the fall and winter), salmon, duck breast and the whitefish. I had the pot pie last week, too, and it was delicious. Soufflés are fantastic, too, as is the warm apple tart. Highly recommend Hemingway's to anyone looking for a great meal with wonderful ambience! Great for just a weeknight upscale meal or a special occasion.
The food was phenomenal, the space is romantic (we went on Valentine's Day) the service was attentive. We decided to make it our annual Valentine's Day go to! Had the beef Wellington and crab cake. Might be the crab cake I have ever had!
Wonderful neighborhood destination. We have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. Great food and wine; friendly service. Food was exceptional last night!
Always a good choice. Romantic ambiance. Solid food with traditional French bistro fare. Great wine selection. Long-standing wait staff. A personal favorite.
Loved our dinner! Service, food, ambience- all amazing. There were 6 of us & everyone loved their meals. From the delicious bread service to the decadent desserts! Highly recommend!
For special occasions, quiet elegant meals, wonderful food, salads, comfort food, fish this is our go to. Wednesday nights are live jazz so always a special treat.
I love the ambiance of this restaurant. The server was very attentive and everyone was very nice. The food was a little disappointing to me, but the champagne was great. The blueberry tart that was given to me for my birthday, was delicious. Thank you
We planned dinner here because friends in Oak Park said it was great, they offered a variety of entrees, and it was centrally located. We had three couples of family meeting for an early dinner on a Tuesday to celebrate the holidays. The restaurant is very cozy with a welcoming atmosphere. Unfortunately, the menus we saw online were different from the offering at the restaurant. Some of us were disappointed by the available options. Some said their meals were great while others said they were okay. Nothing was bad, but the recommendation to go there and the cost of the meal gave us higher expectations. For example, we were told that their French Onion soup was excellent. It wasn't hot when delivered to our table so the cheese was chewy instead of gooey. The soup du jour was a very tasty lentil and vegetable soup, but it was also luke-warm when they served it. The one dish that people enjoyed the most was the chicken pot pie. The service was very good. They were attentive and let the meal happen at a nice pace. The food was good enough that along with the atmosphere and the service, I might try it again.
The person who greeted us said I did not have a reservation. I explained we were early and we would gladly sit at the bar. The gentleman said we could sit anywhere we wanted. The bar area seating was not crowded . We sat at the bar. Hemmingway's is always a good experience. I am still puzzled on why they could not find my reservation. I confirmed the reservation on Sunday. At the bar we each had a French 77 and shared baked Brie.
We shared the oysters, escargot, lump crab cake, butternut squash soup, shrimp De Jonghe, and a fisee salad. Then for desert we had crème brûlée. Everything was excellent. I'll be going back for the brunch on Sunday.
Very good date night place. Great variety on menu, food is excellent as well as service. Nice atmosphere!
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I think I was hoping for more. The steak with frittes was just ok. The mushroom soup was good. My wife's whitefish was good. There just seemed to be something missing. Maybe a bit too low key for me. I do know they had the thermostat set way too high. It was downright hot in there!
Good food and lovely atmosphere! Was a little warm inside but we just took off our sweaters.
This is one of our favorite places for dinner, but this was our first time at brunch. It was great! The small buffet is perfect to get you started, and also pick up a sweet treat for after the meal. It is loaded with meat and cheese choices, pastries, and fresh seafood. The smoked salmon was especially delicious. The entrees we had were all delicious: eggs benedict, white fish, croque madame, the roast du jour (pork loin for us) and crepes. And the brunch price includes a glass of champagne!
Everything was wonderful as always! We are so lucky to have this special place in Oak Park.
It's been our go-to restaurant for many years. The food is always delicious-haven't had any misses. We enjoy everything, and consistently order the escargot, the soup special or the French Onion, the rabbit ragout (great in the fall and winter), salmon, duck breast and the whitefish. I had the pot pie last week, too, and it was delicious. Soufflés are fantastic, too, as is the warm apple tart. Highly recommend Hemingway's to anyone looking for a great meal with wonderful ambience! Great for just a weeknight upscale meal or a special occasion.
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