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Hemmingway's Bistro

4.6
4.6
1235 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Christopher C Ala
  • 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

What 1,235 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

NoiseModerate

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.

1,235 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the ambience and the food! Great evening with dear friends!

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  2. PeterG

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We each had a bowl of French Onion soup to warm up and then split a salad and an entree. Perfect date night, especially if you reserve a spot at the bar.

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  3. denise

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. Lupe, our waiter was excellent and it happened to be happy hour which was a very nice surprise! Will definitely return

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  4. Robert

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service never disappoint, price point makes this more of a special occasion dinner and less of a regular date night but don’t let that stop you from a great dining experience.

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  5. Rita

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our lunch was wonderful! The service was impeccable and the food was beautifully presented. Do not miss the chocolate mousse for dessert!

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  6. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect for a quiet lunch really good food excellent service

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  7. Shawna

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful! This was our first visit and we are already planning our next visit.

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  8. Michael

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    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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  9. Karen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    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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  10. Ben

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    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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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 1235 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Hemmingway's Bistro

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
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