Hemmingway's Bistro

4.7

1221 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

At Hemmingway's Bistro the menu combines classic French dishes with the freshest Midwest ingredients.
The daily specials reflect the chef's love for fresh seafood. Using mostly East-coast seafood flown in from Boston daily, the chef creates dishes like wild mushroom-crusted halibut on horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted sea bass on Caussoulet beans.
There is also a Parisian seafood bar offering towers of Plateau de Fruit de Mer with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, and lobster.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, French American
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–7:30 pm
Phone number
(708) 524-0806
Website
http://www.hemmingwaysbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Christopher C Ala

Location
211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Cross street
Lake and Oak Park Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Green Line on Oak Park Ave
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

$2 FRESH OYSTERS
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM,Fri - Sat - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us MONDAY - FRIDAY, at HEMMINGWAY'S BISTRO, for our Oyster Bar Special from 2:30PM - 5:30PM Enjoy $2 fresh oysters available alongside our daily fresh Seafood Lunch and Dinner Menus!
$5 OFF ALL COCKTAILS
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
$5 OFF ALL COCKTAILS, WEEKDAYS, 2:30 - 5:30PM

Popular dishes

Soupe du Jour$9.00
Onion Soupe Gratinée$12.00
beef broth, Gruyére cheese
Chicken Liver Paté$14.00
Dijon mustard, cornichons
Mussels á la Marinière$16.00
white wine, fine herbs
Escargots de Bourgogne$15.00
garlic, pernod d'anise
Smoked Salmon$18.00
potato pancake, horseradish cream
Bistro Cheese Plate$17.00
fresh fruit, toasted crostini
Baked Brie$18.00
apricot preserves, wildflower honey
Lump Crab Cake$18.00
apple endive salade, grain mustard

Salades

Petite Salade$10.00
house vinaigrette
Frisée$14.00
bacon lardons, farm egg, croutons
Warm Goat Cheese$13.00
oven-dried tomatoes, chive vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Cobb$19.00
avocado, blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomatoes
Maine Lobster$30.00
mango vinaigrette

Les Plats du Jour

Sandwiches

Served with pommes frites or fruit

Ham, Gruyére and Egg$18.00
apple, smoked ham, brioche, béchamel sauce
Smoked Salmon BLT$18.00
avocado, red pepper aioli, wheat breat
Blackened Whitefish$18.00
Lemon caper aioli
Bistro Burger$19.00
smoked bacon, brie
Bistro Burger Royale$28.00
foie gras, truffle mayo

Plats Principaux

Bistro Omelette$16.00
pommes frites
Quiche Du Jour$18.00
petite salade
Crepes Gratinée$17.00
French ham, gruyére cheese, asparagus
Baked Acorn Squash$23.00
mediterranean cous cous, balsamic glaze
Grilled Steak Frites$32.00
pommes frites, tomato persillé, beurre d'Maitre
Herb Crusted Whitefish$30.00
sauté spinach, pommes purée, lemon beurre blanc
Pan Roastefd Jumbo Maine Scallops$36.00
prosciutto, chanterelle, fingerling, scallion butter
Cape Cod Mussel Riesling$28.00
pommes rouge, riesling creme
Grilled Amish Chicken Paillard$26.00
arugula, tomato, mozzarella pearls

What 1,221 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Near West
Best Ambiance
Near West
Great for brunch
Near West
Great for fine wines
Near West
Romantic
Near West
Good for special occasions
Near West
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hemingway's Bistro, nestled in Oak Park, is a charming spot with a "cozy ambiance" and "excellent service." It offers a delightful French-inspired menu featuring standout dishes like the rabbit ragout and whitefish. Patrons rave about its "wonderful brunch" and "fantastic cocktails." Perfect for special occasions or a leisurely lunch.

1,221 Reviews

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Scott
Chicago
192 reviews
vip
4.0
192 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Extremely pleasant staff. Food was good. Ambiance was good for a business meeting. I'd go back in the future!
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Vladimir
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and atmosphere. We most certainly will return to try out more items on the menu!
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Perrine
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Warm atmosphere, quiet, with nice and low music in the background. Service was good, present but not overpresent which is sometimes annoying. Food was very good and not expensive for the quality and quantity. Highly recommend.
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Carol
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Sunday Jazz Brunch was wonderful with a buffet consisting of seafood, cheeses, meats and desserts. The buffet rivaled any that we have encountered anywhere in the quality and selection of items. It was also a great value since the buffet with a glass of champagne included cost than $50/person. A comparable buffet would have cost 50% more with possibly less quality. We will definitely be going back to Hemmingway's, not only for their brunch but for their regular meals as well. It's now our go-to restaurant!!
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John
Austin
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I came here for my sister’s birthday and I loved the vibe. Very cozy and intimate. The food was a bit overpriced but mostly very good. I got the beef Wellington but that was not the best. The service was very friendly but took a very long time bringing us our check.
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joyce
Chicago
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I have friends who love this place. It has not been my experience. The food is mediocre at best and the prices are too high for average food. I won’t go back
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Mary Katherine
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Petra the jazz singer. Servers Kate and Juan are superb!
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Barbara
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I absolutely love this place. The food and service is top notched. If you think you will want one of there delicious soufflé for dessert order when you order your dinner, because they take one hour.
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Nancy
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Fresh Oysters, lyonnaise salad, cocktails, soup du jour and steak frites were very good. The halibut was a little overcooked. And the chocolate mousse serving was a big glob—presentation looked odd, tasted fine. room temp was too warm. Our Server was very nice!
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CamiM
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious! We will be regulars! The service was excellent and the fish was prepared beautifully. The chocolate mousse is amazing too.
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FAQs

Hemmingway's Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (708) 524-0806.

Hemmingway's Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1221 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Additional information

Cross street
Lake and Oak Park Ave
Neighborhood
Oak Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sun 3:00 pm–7:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, French American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Green Line on Oak Park Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher C Ala
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hemmingwaysbistro.com/
Phone number
(708) 524-0806

Hemmingway's Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$2 FRESH OYSTERS

$5 OFF ALL COCKTAILS

French Onion Soup

Tea

Beef Wellington

Hors D'oeuvres

Soupe du Jour$9.00

Onion Soupe Gratinée$12.00

Chicken Liver Paté$14.00

Mussels á la Marinière$16.00

Escargots de Bourgogne$15.00

Smoked Salmon$18.00

Bistro Cheese Plate$17.00

Baked Brie$18.00

Lump Crab Cake$18.00

Salades

Petite Salade$10.00

Frisée$14.00

Warm Goat Cheese$13.00

Grilled Chicken Cobb$19.00

Maine Lobster$30.00

Les Plats du Jour

Sandwiches

Ham, Gruyére and Egg$18.00

Smoked Salmon BLT$18.00

Blackened Whitefish$18.00

Bistro Burger$19.00

Bistro Burger Royale$28.00

Plats Principaux

Bistro Omelette$16.00

Quiche Du Jour$18.00

Crepes Gratinée$17.00

Baked Acorn Squash$23.00

Grilled Steak Frites$32.00

Herb Crusted Whitefish$30.00

Pan Roastefd Jumbo Maine Scallops$36.00

Cape Cod Mussel Riesling$28.00

Grilled Amish Chicken Paillard$26.00

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