Hemmingway's Bistro

“Great food and awesome Sunday brunch buffet with music by Petra van Nuis, the best jazz singer in Chicago.”

Peter D. G. Brown

Dec 2025

“Good food, great cocktails, very friendly staff, recommend going during happy hour.”

Newschool 99

Nov 2025

“EXCELLENT SERVICE AND AWESOME FOOD!”

Israel Rivera

Sep 2025

“Had a great meal here.”

Had a great meal here. The soup of the day was a mushroom bisque and it was amazing. Staff were kind. I sat outside and watched the world go by. Great spot.

Thomas Braden Mabry

Oct 2024

“Just celebrated my ma birthday here and was awesome.”

Just celebrated my ma birthday here and was awesome! My first time here but her like 50th time. We had the house salad, fresh and tasty, escargot was delicious. Bread and butter warm. Drinks summer refreshing. Main course had scallops and the halibut. So good. Dessert had the chocolate mouse. Axel was an outstanding server, knowledgeable, friendly and very attentive. Atmosphere was good, music playing on speakers, Definitely will be back! Kuddos!

B Marquez

Aug 2024

“Our first time visiting, the food was amazing.”

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

Momo

Jul 2023

“Best dinner in Oak Park, love the ambience, the incredible French architecture and decoration.”

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 🌸❤️🍀.

Thi Thu Nga TRAN

Mar 2023

“Walked in and seated immediately.”

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

MLMac

Nov 2022

“A bit pricey, but well worth it for a once in a while treat.”

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.

Gabby Kalichman

Oct 2022

“OMG I WANT TO EAT HERE EVERYDAY!!!”

OMG I WANT TO EAT HERE EVERYDAY!!!! Absolutely incredible food! Wonderful service! Fantastic drinks! Everything was perfect. Definitely coming back

Angelena Pocalypse

Jun 2022

“What an absolute delight.”

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.

Angela Evans

Nov 2021

“Great family date night.”

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 ⭐✨🤩

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Nov 2021