Hemmingway's Bistro

Hemmingway's Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   DAWN

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had brunch at Hemmingway’s Bistro, and from the moment we stepped in, we were treated like royalty. The service was warm and attentive, and the entire experience felt elevated and thoughtful. The atmosphere is elegant and inviting—our cozy dining nook felt perfectly private, which made the meal even more enjoyable. We started with the scallop special as an appetizer, and it was absolutely outstanding. Every dish we ordered was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience!
   

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   Ann

   Chicago4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Lovely restaurant with very good food. Not crowded yet new parties were seated right next to us. Would have liked a bit more privacy. Window leading to sidewalk was open at our table, the booth and table had a layer of dirt on them.
   

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   Lisa

   Chicago10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is such a lovely place to have lunch (or dinner or weekend brunch). The crab cake with apple-endive salad is worth the trip alone. My husband loved the ham-Gruyere-egg sandwich. The space is beautiful and the service is attentive without being smothering. I only wish they still served early breakfast, they were the best in town.
   

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   Eric VIP

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Been coming to Hemingway for lots of years. Always fantastic food and wine. Bonus on Wednesday’s is Petra singing and Andy strumming along with them making beautiful music together. Well worth the visit.
   

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   Cheryl

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful dining experience at Hemmingway's Bistro. The ambiance, service, and food were impeccable. I recommend this restaurant to everyone.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We took my Mom to brunch for her birthday and it was delightful. The staff was cordial and attentive and the food was top notch. They helped make the day very special!
   

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   Anita

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Sunday Brunch at Hemmingway's Bistro is such a fun experience! My husband, myself, a friend and her husband went to Hemmingway's recently and was pleasantly surprised with everything! Such a cute little gem- you walk into the restaurant and feel like you're enjoying Sunday Brunch in a French restaurant! The Brunch menu is a fixed price, which actually felt worthwhile with the options and quality given! Brunch includes an entree, a glass of champagne and access to the buffet. The buffet options were so delicious too! I had oysters and crab as part of the buffet options. The pastries were beyond yummy too! I especially loved the muffins. I got the Crabcake Benedict which was plated beautifully and tasted the part. Service was also really lovely with someone always checking in and taking care of us! Oh and if you're into live music, there's live jazz too!
   

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   PAULA

   Orange County6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME AT HEMINGWAYS AND IT WONT BE MY LAST!! MY OTHER TWO GUESTS WERE EXPERIENCING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME AND WE ALL WERE SO PLEASED!!! OUR FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS PORTIONS WERE JUST RIGHT. THE STAFF WAS ALL GREAT TOM ARE SERVER WAS TERRIFIC TOO I CANNOT WAIT TO RETURN AND HEAR THE LIVE MUSIC ON WEDNESDAYS!! THANK YOU!
   

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   BestDayEver

   San Francisco2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Pan seared halibut was excellent! Along with raspberry soufflé
   

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    Jan VIP

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Kate is an excellent server. Food very good. And wonderful ambience
    

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