Hemmingway's Bistro

Best Sunday Brunch in Chicago, the staff super friendly! The meal comes with an entree with a buffet and I could have just done buffet. The spread was amazing! Cozy atmosphere!

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.

Our first time visiting,
the food was amazing.
Great service as well!
The soufflé is a must!!
Thank you Lucia for having us!

A wonderful, relaxed dining experience with live jazz in the background. We had white fish and halibut dishes at our table. All entrees were outstanding.
We had a memorable evening cared for by a knowledgeable, attentive staff. Kudos to Juan and all the wait staff.

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 🌸❤🍀.

I went there mid afternoon on a Saturday. The full menu was available, Brunch, Lunch and Dinner. I had the crapes and they were excellent. The service was better than I have ever experienced and the ambiance was perfect.

I love this place. The food is always well presented and flavorful. The server is attentive and knowledgeable. He went the extra mile to get me the dessert I wanted when they ran out on the buffet. I reduced the rating by one star on the atmosphere because of the noise. There were several large parties of people who were enjoying celebrations. People were talking loudly across the table, which is to be expected. However, it made it difficult for my husband to hear.

Arrived for brunch on a Saturday with friends. Delicious food, nice atmosphere and wonderful service. Our waiter even brought us a complementary desert to share. I will definitely be returning.

Small little restraunt in lower level of quaint hotel. Set among some historic architecture of oak Park. Service wasn't bad but a little slow. Food and ambience was excellent. We had a few breakfast/lunch sandwiches. Good selection of drinks and desserts.

Walked in and seated immediately. Friendly staff, beautiful restaurant. Excellent food. Would be good for a romantic date night.

This was our go-to place for Sunday breakfast every week. No more. A year ago, post-Covid, we decided to go back. Few folks were there. The hostess asked if we had a reservation. The hostess made a heavy sigh when we told her that we didn’t. She was eating and picked her teeth with her fingers. And then proceeded directly to seat us. We sat for over 30 minutes waiting for wait staff. Food was bland. We walked out.

Just down the street from Hemingway's birthplace, you can find this bistro. It has a pretty French style atmosphere and everything on the menu looks delicious, It was hard to narrow down what to choose!

I did finally choose and had the crepes Gratinée, with French ham, Guyére cheese, and asparagus with a glass of house champagne. It was delicious! You're also served warm French baguette with butter. The atmosphere was enhanced with French and Cuban music, tablecloths, and Valentine's Day decorations. We really had a relaxing enjoyable lunch!

We were there on a Monday at 2:30 for a late lunch, which is served until 3:00. There was free street parking out front. We decided upon this restaurant and found it on a list I picked up at the gift shop of the Frank Lloyd Wright home and studio tour. My lunch companions also enjoyed their food and we highly recommend it.

Great service. Food was fantastic. Fresh & delicious. Had a jazz pianist and vocalist creating a special atmosphere. Nicely done. Can’t wait to return.

Great family date night. Perfectly cooked duck and steak. Sides were unparalleled. Dessert was absolutely gourmet. Our waiter was perfectly on time with every move. I can't think of a better place to recommend. Parking was a little unusual. It appears to be a mansion in converted into a restaurant. You may not expect it to be in the neighborhood while driving. Ten out of five stars ⭐✨🤩

Probably my favorite finer dining place in Oak Park. The bar is a great place to grab a solo meal as well. Do yourself a favor and get the mousse.

Hemingway's Bistro is a little Gem tucked away in Oak Park. I found the food to be high quality and cooked to perfection. A French style of cooking with flavors of butter and fats. Creating a symphony of flavor that does not mask what the chef is cooking. The baked imported Brei with Apricots and Honey was on point. The Fruit and honey was balanced with a quality Brie cheese. I would highly recommend it if you are a fan of Brei cheese. My entree was the New York Steak au Poivre. The meat was cooked to my order request. What stands out for me in a quality restaurant are the vegetables. Are they cooked but not soggy? Are they fresh and flavorful? The pommes au gratin was Broiled just right. Having a whole tomato cooked with crisp breadcrumbs combined with oil and spice is a difficult culinary task. Too much heat and the tomato is mushy, too little and a raw tough lump below the breadcrumbs. The pommes au gratin here was cooked just right. Soft enough to cut with minimal pressure and an au gratin that was crispy but, not dry. Just the right amount of oil and spices. Creating a great flavor that complemented a fresh tomato.
The service is quite good and on par for a quality restaurant. Since I visited during the Pandemic the restaurant was observing social distancing with minimal tables and a smaller wait staff. There was a place where there may have been a small club inside but, it was closed. There is a full service bar. I selected an Espresso Martini that was again keeping with the restaurant's theme. Flavorful and full to the glass rim. After enjoying the warm bread, appetizer, entree and drink I had no room for dessert. Perhaps on my next visit I will skip the appetizer to try the dessert menu and an aperitif.

Romantic little hideaway. Awesome food. Good service.

I brought a friend with me today. One thing I like about this Bistro is that the food and service is excellent, but without the pretentious airs commonly associated with French dining. The walleye pike special today was amazing. But so were the appetizers we shared: crab cake and salmon on a potato pancake. My friend loved the chicken sandwich!!! Our server was terrific. He suggested the perfect crisp summer wine to go with our meal and with the summer solstice. It was a wonderful lunch. Thank you.

What an absolute delight! Lunch was delicious, the aviation cocktail a sure hit, and service was friendly and professional. Try the herb crusted whitefish, you won't be disappointed.