Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 4837 reviews

What Linnea Martell likes about Hemmingway's Bistro:
Our table of four ordered the magret/duck duo and the cassoulet; both were well received as being properly prepared, tasty and, for the duck, GONE. And, because of the substantial portions given in the cassoulet, was enough to take home for dinner another night (ask for an extra service plate, as the casserole bowl was hard to maneuver bite sized portions out of). Klee pinot noir was a good choice to accompany both e... View all feedback. What Paul Johansing doesn't like about Hemmingway's Bistro:
My wife had the duck which was very tough. Not worth ordering. The singer and guitar player were much to load for the size of the room. Almost impossible to have any sort of conversation with 3 other people at the table. View all feedback.

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Menulist
3.4 ★ from 43 reviews
Asa
11.03.2023 - 00:23

We love this restaurant. we often go. we have a rookie server, cold suppe, hard lamb and just a mediocre experience this time. Other tabs had much better servic...

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Effie
04.05.2022 - 21:45

Excellent. eating was good, with taking the baked fish speciality is mix. the service was excellent. the restaurant is generally quiet. this is not for the youn...

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Ivan
01.07.2022 - 15:02

Eating is charming and tasty the atmosphere is enchanting and comfortable

Nickolas
17.11.2022 - 00:49

Beautiful dinner as always, remember to save space for dessert!

Geovanni
17.11.2022 - 00:49

Charming ambiance, although must go down a short flight of stairs to enter. Service was professional, albeit rather slow for our 3 pm meal. Leftover brunchers w...

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Opentable
4.7 ★ from 1196 reviews
Dan
03.10.2024 - 19:41

Great food, okay service. You can’t have a bad meal here.

GusC
03.10.2024 - 19:41

Excellent in every way. Never rushed or hurried. We had a great time, service was excellent.

Errol
03.10.2024 - 19:41

Overall it was a positive experience. We were stuck in a corner right at the shoulders of the next table and the doorway to the kitchen. It took a long time for...

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Daniel
03.10.2024 - 19:41

Best restaurant we’ve eaten at in Oak Park. Excellent food and service. Friendly staff and we had a lovely time.

Paul
03.10.2024 - 19:41

My wife had the duck which was very tough. Not worth ordering. The singer and guitar player were much to load for the size of the room. Almost impossible to hav...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 675 reviews
Luc
01.02.2024 - 17:30

The escargot received a rating of 2.5 stars, but the sea bass was rated 4 stars. The service was good, and the cocktails were satisfactory. The prices were a bi...

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cindy
01.02.2024 - 17:30

I visited this restaurant on a Saturday afternoon. They had their full menu available, including options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. I ordered the crêpes and...

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erika
01.02.2024 - 17:30

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...

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karen
01.02.2024 - 17:30

Wonderful from the time we walked in. Not rushed for anything. Waiter was very attentive.

Victoria
01.02.2024 - 17:30

Their food is amazing and the atmosphere is even better. The fish was well prepared and presented.

Top-rated
4.4 ★ from 10 reviews
Sharon
04.11.2023 - 22:15

I had the pleasure of celebrating my 45th birthday at Hemmingway’s Bistro with 30 of my friends and family with a Breakfast at Tiffany’s themed brunch. I must s...

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John
04.11.2023 - 22:15

Romantic little hideaway. Awesome food. Good service.

Mark
04.11.2023 - 22:15

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 associ...

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Justin
04.11.2023 - 22:15

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...

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Thi
04.11.2023 - 22:15

Best dinner in Oak Park, love the ambience, the incredible French architecture and decoration. We ordered Beef Wellington and fish for dinner. Absolutely wonder...

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Sirved
4.4 ★ from 769 reviews
Gabby
24.01.2024 - 06:27

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 bus...

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L
24.01.2024 - 06:27

Great service! Awesome food. This has been one of my favorite placed for good dining since I moved to Oak Park more than 20 years ago. Last night, the steak fri...

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Marina
24.01.2024 - 06:27

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!...

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Allya
24.01.2024 - 06:27

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 ordere...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 317 reviews
Fanny
20.07.2021 - 03:17

Had a nice dinner in Hemingway's Bistro, although it was hot, like Hades in the evening we dined. Very attentive and friendly server. Started with...

Dejon
18.06.2023 - 04:56

Very disappointed I understand that they don't have their A-list chef on Tuesday... But if you drop $150 for dinner for two, it should be a good meal....

Wilburn
18.06.2023 - 04:56

We're here three times, once for dinner and twice for brunch. Every time we were Tom as a server and every time he was amazing and much fun. The...

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4.4 ★ from 280 reviews
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