Hemmingway's Bistro

Name: Hemmingway's Bistro
Address: 211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States, 60302
Telephone: (708) 524-0806
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1224 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood 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.

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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
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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 JourUSD 9.00
Onion Soupe GratinéeUSD 12.00
beef broth, Gruyére cheese
Chicken Liver PatéUSD 14.00
Dijon mustard, cornichons
Mussels á la MarinièreUSD 16.00
white wine, fine herbs
Escargots de BourgogneUSD 15.00
garlic, pernod d'anise
Smoked SalmonUSD 18.00
potato pancake, horseradish cream
Bistro Cheese PlateUSD 17.00
fresh fruit, toasted crostini
Baked BrieUSD 18.00
apricot preserves, wildflower honey
Lump Crab CakeUSD 18.00
apple endive salade, grain mustard

Salades

Petite SaladeUSD 10.00
house vinaigrette
FriséeUSD 14.00
bacon lardons, farm egg, croutons
Warm Goat CheeseUSD 13.00
oven-dried tomatoes, chive vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken CobbUSD 19.00
avocado, blue cheese, bacon, egg, tomatoes
Maine LobsterUSD 30.00
mango vinaigrette

Les Plats du Jour

Sandwiches

Served with pommes frites or fruit

Ham, Gruyére and EggUSD 18.00
apple, smoked ham, brioche, béchamel sauce
Smoked Salmon BLTUSD 18.00
avocado, red pepper aioli, wheat breat
Blackened WhitefishUSD 18.00
Lemon caper aioli
Bistro BurgerUSD 19.00
smoked bacon, brie
Bistro Burger RoyaleUSD 28.00
foie gras, truffle mayo

Plats Principaux

Bistro OmeletteUSD 16.00
pommes frites
Quiche Du JourUSD 18.00
petite salade
Crepes GratinéeUSD 17.00
French ham, gruyére cheese, asparagus
Baked Acorn SquashUSD 23.00
mediterranean cous cous, balsamic glaze
Grilled Steak FritesUSD 32.00
pommes frites, tomato persillé, beurre d'Maitre
Herb Crusted WhitefishUSD 30.00
sauté spinach, pommes purée, lemon beurre blanc
Pan Roastefd Jumbo Maine ScallopsUSD 36.00
prosciutto, chanterelle, fingerling, scallion butter
Cape Cod Mussel RieslingUSD 28.00
pommes rouge, riesling creme
Grilled Amish Chicken PaillardUSD 26.00
arugula, tomato, mozzarella pearls

What 1,224 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Near West
Best Ambience
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.

1,224 Reviews

C
Chicago
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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 2 days ago
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 3 days 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 on 17 November 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 12 November 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 10 November 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 10 November 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 9 November 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 7 November 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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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 1224 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

11:00 pm

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

Additional information

Cross Street
Lake and Oak Park Ave
Area
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, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Hemmingway's Bistro

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

$2 FRESH OYSTERS

$5 OFF ALL COCKTAILS

French Onion Soup

Tea

Beef Wellington

Hors D'oeuvres

Soupe du JourUSD 9.00

Onion Soupe GratinéeUSD 12.00

Chicken Liver PatéUSD 14.00

Mussels á la MarinièreUSD 16.00

Escargots de BourgogneUSD 15.00

Smoked SalmonUSD 18.00

Bistro Cheese PlateUSD 17.00

Baked BrieUSD 18.00

Lump Crab CakeUSD 18.00

Salades

Petite SaladeUSD 10.00

FriséeUSD 14.00

Warm Goat CheeseUSD 13.00

Grilled Chicken CobbUSD 19.00

Maine LobsterUSD 30.00

Les Plats du Jour

Sandwiches

Ham, Gruyére and EggUSD 18.00

Smoked Salmon BLTUSD 18.00

Blackened WhitefishUSD 18.00

Bistro BurgerUSD 19.00

Bistro Burger RoyaleUSD 28.00

Plats Principaux

Bistro OmeletteUSD 16.00

Quiche Du JourUSD 18.00

Crepes GratinéeUSD 17.00

Baked Acorn SquashUSD 23.00

Grilled Steak FritesUSD 32.00

Herb Crusted WhitefishUSD 30.00

Pan Roastefd Jumbo Maine ScallopsUSD 36.00

Cape Cod Mussel RieslingUSD 28.00

Grilled Amish Chicken PaillardUSD 26.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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