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

1246 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood 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.

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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 1,246 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 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

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.

1,246 Reviews

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Ron
VIP
Milwaukee
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While overall the buffet and food service was fine the eggs benedict eggs were overcooked with a firm yolk.
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Antonio
VIP
Chicago
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our server was great but food was underwhelming. I ordered the duck, and it was very bland. A few people in our party ordered the steak frites, and one of the steaks was underdone. Our server was great. The meal wasn't great for the price.
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Mary
Chicago
45 reviews
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great lunch experience. we were able to enjoy a very leisurely lunch with attentive service.
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Michael
VIP
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is always very good. The Martini is just great and pairs with the quality and tasty Oysters as well. I ordered the Rack of Lamb, and it may be the best quality RoL I've had. Plus, live music. Its just a great place for a date or an upscale meeting with co-workers, friends, or family.
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cheryl
VIP
Dallas
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good was good as usual. Entertainment made the experience fun. Service was a slow perhaps because the restaurant was quite busy due to the holidays.
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Marilyn
Milwaukee
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Have had better food here other times. this time was not so great.
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DIANE
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as usual…delicious, wonderful service and a lovely atmosphere!
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marianne
Washington DC
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Hemingways, in my opinion, continues to have lower rateing for me. The ambiance and service are great but the food is mediocre at best. It used to be much much better. I keep hoping it will improve again as it is a lovely place. Very disappointed last two times there. Their onion soup which used to be one of my favorites is totally bland and tasteless now. Their flank stake was ok, nothing great and their french fries were terrible. Please up the quality of food again. Am really hoping they can improve or I for one will be forced to give up on them.
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Brian
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience every single time, in every single way!
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Ria
VIP
Chicago
69 reviews
2.0
69 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We will not be returning, or recommending HB. It was our 2nd time at the bistro - every time after attending a show across the street. Both times we felt the food lacked taste and flavor – we have had better in downtown Chicago where we live – even in Madison, WI on a weekend outing! Dishes we had: cassoulet and French onion soup (much tastier at Bistronomic. I tried the snails in a Pernod sauce – there was not a hint of Pernod! Whereas I would drive all the way from Chicago to Madison's Sardine restaurant for their mussels in a Pernod sauce. Yes, it was THAT good! The service, though friendly, was super-slow. We were not in a hurry, but we eventually had to get up and call a server just to PLACE our order for entrées. The chef is not doing a good job, and neither is the manager.
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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 1246 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 18 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

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Review summary

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