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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.
Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz.
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 211 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
Phone: (708) 524-0806
Website: https://hemmingwaysbistro.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: foodbooking.comopentable.com
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Reviews
OQuinn Holmes
I hadnt been here in years …I had the Gruyere ham & eggs on brioche with fruit ..coffee ..nice outdoor patio .. nice place ..i sat outside .the issue was they were busy inside and it seemed they didn’t have enough help because the folks on the patio were getting ignored ..the servers a
Were very nice .. the service was slow … OQ
… moreWere very nice .. the service was slow … OQ
Ruoxuan Liu
We went for the Sunday jazz champagne brunch and spent almost $70 per person (with tax and tip). The brunch includes a main dish (we got crab cake, lobster toast, and white fish), a buffet (pastries, cheese, quiche, smoked salmon, raw oyster, crab leg, fruit, and desserts), and a free drink (champagne, tea, coffee, or juice). There was also a guitarist and a singer playing jazz. The main dishes and the smoked salmon were really good. Overall it was a pretty enjoyable brunch, despite it being slightly overpriced.
… moreNewschool 99
Good food, great cocktails, very friendly staff, recommend going during happy hour.
… morealexandra gomez
Hemmingway Bistro is an absolute gem! ✨ I stopped by for dinner and had an incredible experience—great food, strong drinks, and top-tier service.
️ Food & Drinks
Martini – 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Delicious & strong—just the way I like it! No watered-down drinks here.
Escargot w/ Butter & Bread – 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It was my first time trying escargot, and I was pleasantly surprised! Perfectly seasoned, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Definitely highly recommended!
Service & Experience
Sat at the bar and had such a great time! The bartender was super kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable—gave me great recommendations, not just for the restaurant but for the area. Made me feel right at home.
Bonus! It’s right across the street from a museum—after dinner, I walked over and enjoyed a jazz concert. Such a perfect way to end the night!
Parking & Ambiance
No parking lot, but street parking available (if you get lucky!).
✨ Clean, cozy, and inviting atmosphere.
Price & Final Thoughts
Reasonably priced—felt like great value for the quality.
Would I go back? Absolutely! The food, service, and overall vibe were all on point.
If you’re looking for a chic but laid-back spot with great drinks and escargot that’ll surprise you, this is it! ✨
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Martini – 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Delicious & strong—just the way I like it! No watered-down drinks here.
Escargot w/ Butter & Bread – 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It was my first time trying escargot, and I was pleasantly surprised! Perfectly seasoned, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Definitely highly recommended!
Service & Experience
Sat at the bar and had such a great time! The bartender was super kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable—gave me great recommendations, not just for the restaurant but for the area. Made me feel right at home.
Bonus! It’s right across the street from a museum—after dinner, I walked over and enjoyed a jazz concert. Such a perfect way to end the night!
Parking & Ambiance
No parking lot, but street parking available (if you get lucky!).
✨ Clean, cozy, and inviting atmosphere.
Price & Final Thoughts
Reasonably priced—felt like great value for the quality.
Would I go back? Absolutely! The food, service, and overall vibe were all on point.
If you’re looking for a chic but laid-back spot with great drinks and escargot that’ll surprise you, this is it! ✨
Erik Gonzalez
Very disappointed! We were so excited to finally eat here and the food was terrible.
In a time when eating at home is very inexpensive, it’s expected that restaurants (especially high-priced places) NEED to have a top-notch menu.
Even the menu didn’t look appetizing.
I knew right away that the food was going to be awful because the Manhattan cocktail I ordered was the worst cocktail I’ve ever had in my life. I ALWAYS predict the food based on a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned– and well, my theory held true.
The bread I had tasted like chewing gum.
The duck I had tasted like a Costco rotisserie chicken leg and my wife’s steak frites tasted like week old liver. The fries were okay. The salad on both of our plates looked and tasted like the salad that’s at the bottom of an Aldi mixed salad container (look at the picture provided). I ended up eating everything on my plate because I was very hungry!
At no point did our server ask us how the food was because I’m quite certain that even he knew it was trash.
Save your hard earned money and eat somewhere else. I will never eat here again, even if someone paid me.
Seriously, the chef needs to be evaluated.
The servers were nice tho.
… moreIn a time when eating at home is very inexpensive, it’s expected that restaurants (especially high-priced places) NEED to have a top-notch menu.
Even the menu didn’t look appetizing.
I knew right away that the food was going to be awful because the Manhattan cocktail I ordered was the worst cocktail I’ve ever had in my life. I ALWAYS predict the food based on a Manhattan or an Old Fashioned– and well, my theory held true.
The bread I had tasted like chewing gum.
The duck I had tasted like a Costco rotisserie chicken leg and my wife’s steak frites tasted like week old liver. The fries were okay. The salad on both of our plates looked and tasted like the salad that’s at the bottom of an Aldi mixed salad container (look at the picture provided). I ended up eating everything on my plate because I was very hungry!
At no point did our server ask us how the food was because I’m quite certain that even he knew it was trash.
Save your hard earned money and eat somewhere else. I will never eat here again, even if someone paid me.
Seriously, the chef needs to be evaluated.
The servers were nice tho.
B Marquez
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!
… morePeter D. G. Brown
Great food and awesome Sunday brunch buffet with music by Petra van Nuis, the best jazz singer in Chicago.
… morePaul Lorenz
It was a beautiful afternoon, so lunch at Hemingway’s was necessary. The sidewalk seating is wonderful in the shade of umbrellas and the inn. The menu is full of bistro classics. We went for two specials of the day: the foie Gras appetizer with figs and honey, and the halibut with asparagus, potatoes, and mushrooms. Both were delicious. Dessert was profiteroles, also very nice. Summer having lunch outside is perfection.
… moreVivian
We consistently have some of the best lunches and dinners at the bistro. Highly recommend the Hemingway cocktail, oysters, the walleye special or whitefish. However it’s hard to go wrong on any other menu item. The scallops (when on the menu) are some of the best you’ll ever have. Everything is beautiful and the servers are all very attentive, kind, and knowledgeable.
… moreEdward Rook
This fine French restaurant is located in a small portion of a city building but here they serve some of the finest food and drink! You will love the food, and it’s a comfortable place that’s not too exotic for regular Americans to enjoy. You can tell a real French chef is in charge of this place. You will not be disappointed.
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