Hemmingway's Bistro

Brunch buffet was very average, nothing seemed that fresh; tasteless cheese; hard, dried out cantaloupe; unappetizing quiche with salmon in it (unlabeled), etc. Waiter was very nice. Mostly an Old Ladies Who Lunch scene.

I had dinner. Everyone raved about their entrees. I ordered the Beef Wellington, which I was a little disappointed with. It was a very thin, fatty piece of meat with too much foie gras and mushrooms. For $42 , I should have sent back. They should get some new menus. A 2 sided printout in a plastic sleeve is too much like a greasy-spoon diner.

Wonderful dining experience. Great food and service!

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!

Escargot was 2.5, but sea bass was 4 stars. Service was good, and cocktails were fine enough. Prices were a bit high for quality of food. Parking is also a bit difficult.

A wonderful birthday brunch. Thanks for a great meal, service for our family.

My partner and I look young for our age and we were asked if we planned to order any other food after initially ordering an appetizer - clearly insinuating if we can even afford to spend more (this was later reinforced when the waiter kept advising what the prices were.) That was rectified later when I asked for an alcoholic beverage half way through dinner and the waiter asked for our ID and saw our actual age - then immediately looked apologetic for the sass they gave earlier on where they insinuated if we could afford the meal. - we tipped 20% still and we spent $163 after tip and tax - nothing crazy, but also by no means "cheapskates." This is Oak Park, we can afford the meal and we've never received this type of service at previous French restaurants in the Chicagoland area. There were no candles lighting the restaurant, like other intimate French restaurants in the area. I'd recommend at least dimming the lights more and lighting with candles, since they were going for intimate setting, but clearly failed at it with cheap Christmas lights. Our waiter couldn't even speak French, which if I'm going for a "proper" French restaurant, at least hire staff who can speak French. The food was good, but the experience was mediocre at best. However, there was someone who always filled our water up to the brim, which was nice, but he wasn't our waiter, but still appreciated. Would recommend Bistro Campagne or Mon Ami Gabi for the same price, same great quality of food, but way better experience.

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.