Food and cocktails were wonderful. Sat at the bar; great ambiance. Bartender was very nice. Cozy place to be on a cold evening.

My wife and I were recently here for their Sunday brunch. She had the omelette and I had the eggs Benedict and they were both very good! We had this with the buffet that has all sorts of goodies including oysters and crab claws and crème brule. Everything tasted great and the service/live music was amazing. We will be back for brunch and will also look into an early dinner with oyster and drink specials!

The wife and I chose Hemmingway's for the 49th anniversary of our first date. We've dined there many times over the years and find that their menu changes, but their standards do not. We started with the chicken liver paté, which came with all the usual accoutrements, was satisfying, if a bit less rich than the typical duck liver patés we've had. I ordered the scallops, and my wife ordered the cassoulet. Both delicious and satisfying. We left room for dessert, which was the soufflé (we ordered when we came in: it takes time to prepare). Dark chocolate and raspberry coulis. What more do you need to know? OK, our waiter, Axel, was courteous, attentive without hovering, and knew the menu backwards and forwards. Shortly after we arrived, a party sat at the next table, and one of the women was wearing an overpowering perfume, to which I'm allergic. I asked to be moved, and we got a new table without a hitch, thank you very much! The setting will remind well traveled diners of a traditional European style pension or hotel, because that's what it is. Charming old world vibe. Plenty of parking around the corner.

Stopped by after finding this place on yelp while walking in the area. Located in a historic looking hotel. The service is warm and welcoming. The food was delicious. My only regret is not staying for dessert: wanted to try the soufflé but it takes 40 minutes to bake.

Fantastic, fresh food. This place is known for its seafood and has a good variety of well-prepared dishes like crab cakes, mussels, clams, fish, and shrimp. But the menu also has traditional French-inspired fare like baked Brie, fresh salads, and some vegetarian options. The vibe is romantic but not stuffy. Good place for a date.

Oh my gosh! Where to start? The lobster special was a standout, offering a whole lobster and sides for just $40--a fantastic deal! The charming decor added to the enjoyable dining experience. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely dinner at Hemingway's Bistro although it was hot as Hades inside on the evening we dined. Very attentive and courteous server. Started with French onion soup (fantastic) and mushroom soup (okay). We weren't terribly hungry, so our mains were the blue cheese endive salad and food gras, both of which were delicious. For dessert, apple pie and mango soufflé. When we first sat down, the waiter told us the soufflé took about 40 minutes, so I told him right then I would order one now. It took about 30 mins after we finished our entrees for it to come out. Super annoying cause it made us late to our next engagement. But it was very tasty.

We have been here three times, once for dinner and twice for brunch. Each time we had Tom as the server and each time he was amazing and a lot of fun. The actual space is located in the basement (sort of) of a hotel of sorts. There are stairs that lead down a level, then you have to go down a second set of stairs to get to the restaurant. Space-wise it is not that large and seating can be tight, depending on where you are seated. There is a cute bar to your immediate right as you enter the restaurant. Once you go to the back of the restaurant, there is another eating area that is elevated with additional tables. When we had dinner there, it was in the winter of 2022. As one reviewer mentioned, it was very hot but the table we were sitting at was near a window that was open, so we were getting some cool air. But at some point I had to ask Tom to close it a bit as it was getting cold even for me. As a starter, I got Foie Gras du Jour. It came with caramelized fruit, candy onions, parsnip puree, balsamic vinaigrette There was a generous portion of of the foie gras and it was very good. Keeping on that path I also got the Beef Wellington. with a mushroom duxelle, foie gras, all of which was wrapped in puff pastry and a red wine sauce. If you are interested in this dish, be aware that it is only available on Saturday & Sundays. I thought this was prepared well, the beef was tender and the pastry was nice a flakey. The Queen got the Maine Lobster a la Champagne with julienne vegetables, spaghettini, champagne cream and of course lobster. This was a lovely looking entre and there was plenty of lobster in it. She enjoyed it a lot. For dessert I got the soufflé. I was told up front that if I wanted that, I would need to place my order in advance due to the time it took to prepare it. Once it came out, it was beautifully prepared and plated. It was very light and airy. For brunch, it is a like a hybrid one: there is a station with pastries, muffins, cheeses, cured meats, smoked salmon, croissants, fruit, and seafood (oysters, shrimp and crab legs). Then you are also allowed to order off of the brunch menu. The first time I got the Ham, Gruyere and Egg Sandwich (French ham, gruyere, sunny side egg, béchamel sauce, brioche); this was an excellent dish, with a hint of sweetness. I felt like the bread had been prepared like French toast. It was a nice touch of savory and sweet that I enjoyed. The second time I came for brunch I got the Roast du Jour, which was pork medallions with mashed potatoes and green beans. Different vibe for me for brunch but nonetheless good. Another great thing about brunch is that there is live music, with vocals by Petra Van Nois, who is amazing. It is a nice touch while having a meal and drink. The wine list is pretty nice...there are about five bubbles ranging from $55 to $230, with two of my favorites being on their: Perrier-Jouet, Fleur "04" ($230.00) and Cremant d'Alsace Rose, Burckel Jung ($70). The red and white lists looks pretty good as well, but honestly I only focus on bubbles. Getting here can be a bit of a hike coming from Chicago, but it is worth it every now and then. And the best part is if you are a first time visitor, check in on Yelp and get 15% off or at least I did earlier this year. Give it and this place a try.

Let me start with service, because it was the best part! The service is impeccable! Our server was knowledgeable and really nice! No complains at all! Perfect! The restaurant has a good location but no parking. It is ok because you can always find a spot on the street. Food was ok. My dish was average ( chicken salad) but my friend's dish was awesome! I tried it and it was so savory and tasty! Delicious! She ordered some crepes (even though it doesn't look like classic crepes, you will see the photo). All in all I think this place needs some renovation, but- maybe it is the goal to keep place like this, a little bit old fashioned, I don't know‍