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Hemmingway's Bistro


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3.5 of 5 stars 18 ratings
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#2 of 48 restaurants in Oak Park
  • Cuisines: French
  • Price range*: €15-28 ($21-$40)
  • Neighborhood: Calumet
  • Address: 211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
  • Phone:  (708) 524-0806

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3 of 5 stars
OntarioCambridge   3 contributions
Cambridge, Ontario
Nov 15, 2009

At 10 am on a Sunday, 6 people in the restaurant...that pretty much tells you the whole story. We were on our way to tour Frank Lloyd Wright and actually worried about getting a table based on the reviews on this site!! Anyway....I had a waffle with berries and my partner Eggs Benedict. The waffle was soft, not crispy at... more

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4 of 5 stars
siabniac   20 contributions
Tennessee
Sep 5, 2009

Having eaten in some of the best and worst restaurants in a lot of places, imagine our surprise when we stumbled across this delightful gem in Oak Park, Illinois. Wonderful and delicate flavors in savory and sweet French cuisine. It is directly across the street from Hemingway Museum and a few blocks from the Frank Lloyd Wright home and workshop,... more

Amazing
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5 of 5 stars
superman123_9   1 contribution
superman village
Aug 10, 2009

Hemmingway's bistro is a must for people staying in chicago or oak park. The food is Awesome and it's a bit pricier than a normal restaurant but it's cheap for it's quality. and the waiter/waitress were amazing i loved the red haired waitress who had the best smile i've seen in a long time :) more

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5 of 5 stars
Exciting   6 contributions
MA.
May 31, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Unfortunately, we spent one night at the Write Inn which is attached to Hemmingway's Bistro, although under separate ownership. Hemmingway's food is incredibly delicious! The French cuisine at breakfast, lunch, and dinner made us feel as though we had been transported to Paris! The wait staff is professional and friendly. Christopher, the chef/owner is truly talented! Dining at Hemmingway's offered... more

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1 of 5 stars
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Dec 26, 2008

The food was expensive and it wasn't good. I am very disappointed. more

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2 of 5 stars
bububr   9 contributions
Oak Park, Illinois
Nov 21, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Okay, we've lived in Oak Park for nearly 12 years and have been to H's a few times. Personally the entrees are hit or miss. We've had GREAT and we've had practically unedible. However the service is good, the buffet area with shrimp, oysters, breads, sweets, etc...it really nice for such a small space. Every time we've been there they... more

A must!
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5 of 5 stars
letsgoletseat   1 contribution
Shanghai, China
Aug 30, 2008

Get ready for delicious and decadent food. This is by far the best restaurant in Oak Park. I really miss this place. Whats up gang! -DsK more

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4 of 5 stars
csandsy   1 contribution
chicago, illinois
Aug 25, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Our first visit here was a quiet Sunday early evening, with only two tables occupied. We wondered if it would be a disappointing experience. Does everyone know something we don't know, is the first one thinks. Then one thing after another, exceeded our expectations!! Excellent crusty baguette (literally..it came in a little brown bag!) We ordered the fresh Lake Superior... more

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5 of 5 stars
DocChicago   1 contribution
Chicago
Jul 16, 2008

We have lived in Oak Park since 1971 and always went to Horwath's on Harlem and North as a family favorite. It was torn down and replaced by a Staples store a few years ago, and we have been wondering around looking to replace it. We can't because most of the local restaurants are of specific cuisine or of lesser... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 28, 2008

A great local place, a very intimate setting with a nice bar! more

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Hemmingway's Bistro Address

211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Tel: (708) 524-0806
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.