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Hemmingway's Bistro

  1. Oak Park
  2. Oak Park Breakfast & Brunch
  3. Oak Park Steakhouses
  4. Oak Park Seafood

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Hemmingway's Bistro
"Chef Ala brings to Oak Park over 25 years of professional cooking experience. He is a certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation and has competed in numerous culinary salons around the world. In 1999, Ala was the opening Executive Chef of the Historic Allerton Hotel in Chicago after their 80 million dollar renovation. Ala has also ran Le Meriden Hotel and Chez Paul Restuarant in Chicago.In Boston, Ala was the Chef of The Colonnade Hotel and Brasserie Jo. In Florida, he was at Boca Raton Resort and Club and spent seven years in the Caribbean working at resorts in Puerto Rico, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands."
Address: 211 N Oak Park Ave , Oak Park 60302, IL, US
Phone: +1 708-524-0806
State: IL
City: Oak Park
Zip Code: 60302


Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00-20:30
Tuesday: 11:00-20:30
Wednesday: 11:00-20:30
Thursday: 11:00-20:30
Friday: 11:00-20:30
Saturday: 11:00-20:30
Sunday: 11:00-20:30

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Reviews
A bit pricey, but well worth it for a once in a while treat. It's gorgeous, the food amazing, and the menu still flexible, the staff was super friendly, but busy as bees rushing around. Could use some more staff members, but the staff today were super sweet and were above and beyond despite juggling more than they should have to. Back to the food and, I repeat myself, it was delicious!! The atmosphere was very relaxed and it's a well built and even better designed place. Had a great time here, and certainly suggest you pay it a visit, as well as the Hemingway Birthplace House just up the block, to which they owe their namesake.
Let me start with service, because it was the best part! The service is impeccable! Our server was knowledgeable and really nice! No complains at all! Perfect! The restaurant has a good location but no parking. It is ok because you can always find a spot on the street. Food was ok. My dish was average chicken salad but my friend’s dish was awesome! I tried it and it was so savory and tasty! Delicious! She ordered some crepes even though it doesn’t look like classic crepes, you will see the photo. All in all I think this place needs some renovation, but- maybe it is the goal to keep place like this, a little bit old fashioned, I don’t know‍
OMG I WANT TO EAT HERE EVERYDAY!!!! Absolutely incredible food! Wonderful service! Fantastic drinks! Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back
Best dinner in Oak Park, love the ambience, the incredible French architecture and decoration. We ordered Beef Wellington and fish for dinner. Absolutely wonderful evening. Staffs are friendly, professional and attentive service. Thank you Mia and everyone. Highly recommend and love to be back .
Hemingway's Bistro gets my go to rating for fresh seafood with french flair. Located within a mid rise a block from Lake street, their space is cozy and unique. The restaurant and bar scream french bistro while the table setting and menu are elevated. We came here for seafood and standard french cuisine was not disappointing. A daily board menu greet guests upon entering and the staff was gratious to have us. Today's board included mushroom bisque, halibut, well point oysters and a mango souffle...We opted for two of the four specials and they were just the right amount of food. Oysters on the half shell for starters, entrees of Halibut with fingerling potatoes, mushrooms and roasted brussel sprouts and lamb shank with spaetzle and broccolini. Service was impeccable, throughout our meal with a very attentive wait staff. Wine bottles are a bit pricey with an average of $50, but worth the splurge. We'll be back for the souffle and pumpkin donut as we did not make room for dessert. Hemingway's Bistro is family friendly and a most welcoming restaurant.
I've lived in the general area of Oak Park for 20 years, and this place has been on my radar for a bit. Why didn't I go before? I understood that it was a bit fancy, and I'm not a fancy guy. However, I was curious, so when I looked up "Easter brunch " and found this place was offering, I decided to give it a shot It was $46 for a single entrée and a buffet, plus a complimentary drink. Sounded a tad pricey, but I assumed that the buffet would be impressive. How wrong I was... I arrived on time with my party of three. We were seated promptly and offered drinks. I opted for a mimosa and went to the buffet while I waited for my "main meal" When I got to the buffet, I looked for the rest of it. The buffet was absolutely pathetic. I've literally had more impressive FREE buffets offered at hotels I've stayed at. Three types of cheese unsliced, an unimpressive selection of bagels, a single type of salad, and a selection store bought desserts When my meal arrived, gruyere sandwich it was good, but nothing special. When I got the bill, I was shocked. Almost $200 for three people, and a good part of that was for the additional drinks. I knew that only the first drink was complementary, but I thought that the additional ones would be $8-10 tops, but they were $16!!! For cheap champagne and juice! I could have gotten a proper cocktail for that price. Yes, it's mostly my fault for assuming, but still All in all, if I paid $25 at my local corner Cafe, I'd be satisfied. As it is, I was incredibly disappointed and even a little angry If you want a proper brunch, go to Fogo de Chao. The price for brunch is the same $46 and you have a MUCH larger selection at the buffet, MUCH higher quality food, and a MUCH nicer atmosphere, and much better atmosphere
In summary: Hemingway will roll over in his grave for his name being used like this. - We waited 30 mins after we finished our appetizers 45 mins after we ordered for our overcooked, yet cold fries, cold fish, untoasted bun that became soggy with wet lettuce. And tiny lobster toast which came at the same time was burnt on the bottom. Versus, a mid-aged couple who came AFTER us got a good service from the same server, got their food in timely manner, and most importantly, got their food hot. By the time they were done with their food, and was ready for their check, we got our cold, soggy, burnt food. When we asked to speak to the manager to address this issue, conveniently, all the managers were gone for the day.
Walked in and seated immediately. Friendly staff, beautiful restaurant. Excellent food. Would be good for a romantic date night.Food: 5/5
My friend and I needed to meet for lunch and neither of us live in Oak Park. My friend found this restaurant when we were searching places to eat and shop. They have a Sunday brunch but we just ordered crepes,that were delicious!!! They had a jazz singer present for the entire time we were there. She even sang happy birthday to a young girl sitting next to us. I didn't know that when my friend made reservations, she told them it was my birthday also. The jazz singer was back and my friend and I shared a small slice of cake Will definitely return. Everything was delicious, the staff was very friendly, and loved the vibe!!!!
We've been here for brunch three times and dinner once since moving to Oak Park. And we've found three things to be quite consistent... The quality and taste of the food. The level of quality service. The likelihood of slow service. So minus one star for repeatedly slow food from the kitchen, but if you've got the afternoon free it's a nice time.
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