Hemmingway's Bistro

4.6

1228 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
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 1,228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
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

Hemmingway's Bistro offers a delightful blend of French-inspired cuisine and warm ambiance, making it a treasured spot for locals and visitors alike. Guests consistently praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," highlighting standout dishes like the whitefish and soufflé. This cozy bistro is perfect for brunch or a special dinner.

1,228 Reviews

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Michael
Chicago
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful venue, delicious food, good service. However not sure where the communication breakdown occurred. Mentioned on OpenTable this was an anniversary occasion. In the special instructions I said it was our 50th wedding anniversary. Nothing was said to us about that special occasion.
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Karen
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Hemingway Bistro. The food is excellent. The decor wonderful. The staff is professional, helpful, courteous and want you to enjoy your time there. I know I can order alcoholic drinks which I will enjoy. It is in my mind the first place I want to bring someone to for a special occasion and I am at ease that they will be extremely happy we went there. Never have had a bad experience ever and have been there enough to know. Just enjoyed first Sunday brunch visit. A man who was leaving when we were going in said it was great for him just then.
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Ben
Palm Springs
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Meh. Gorgeous room, fantastic drinks, very good service. But sadly, the food remains thoroughly mediocre.
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Linda
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was the nicest man ever! The food was excellent & the setting was very welcoming.
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Chicago
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was generally welcoming and nice. Couple of dishes were not as wonderful as expected though a couple were great. Will come back. O
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Elizabeth
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This a real find great for lunch or dinner quality food I have never been disappointed with my selection kitchen is agreeable to changes service pleasant and attentive it is my favorite place for lunch with my girlfriend we go please twice a month together but sometimes I go with other friends too
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alejandra
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great place, great food to go with friends and family!
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Scott
Chicago
192 reviews
vip
4.0
192 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
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 on November 17, 2024
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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FAQs

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

Hemmingway's Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 1228 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 14 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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