Hemmingway's Bistro Menu
Hemmingway's Bistro in Oak Park, IL offers a charming and cozy ambiance with a versatile menu that caters to different dietary preferences, including keto, vegan, and limited vegetarian options. With a full bar, happy hour specials, and live music, it's an ideal spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Customers rave about the quality of the food, highlighting dishes like oysters, crab claws, scallops, cassoulet, and soufflé. The attentive service and old-world European vibe add to the overall dining experience. Whether you're looking for fresh seafood or traditional French-inspired fare, this bistro delivers on all fronts. Don't miss out on their famous soufflé that takes time to prepare but is worth the wait. For a romantic yet relaxed dining experience, Hemmingway's Bistro is the perfect choice.
HORS D'OEUVRES
Soup Du Jour
Chef selection
French Onion Soup
beef broth, gruyere cheese
Chicken Liver Pate
Dijon mustard, cornichons, toasted crostini
Escargots De Bourgogne
herbs, garlic, pernod d'anise
Smoked Salmon
potato pancake, horseradish cream
Baked Imprted Brie
Apricot preserves, wildflower honey
Daily Cheese Tasting
imported cheese, apples, grapes, strawberrIes, crostini,
Lump Crab Cake
petite salade, grain mustard sauce
Shrimp De Jonghe
jumbo shrimp, bread crumbs, garlic butter
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ( Pcs)
Cognac HorseradishCocktail Sauce
Foie Gras Du Jour
Blue Point Oysters
Petite Salade
Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, house vinaigrette
Warm Goat Cheese Salade
Oven-dried tomatoes, chive dressing
Frisee Lyonnaise
bacon lardons, poached farm egg, croutons
Grilled Chicken Cobb
chicken breast, romaine, avocado, bacon, tomato, egg, blue cheese, house vinaigrette
Salmon Nicoise
grilled salmon, Nicoise olives, lemon vinaigrette
Maine Lobster
mesculin greens, orange & grapefruit segments, mango vinaigrette
SALADES
LUNCH/SANDWICH
Ham, Gruyere, And Egg
apple smoked ham, bechamel sauce, brioche
Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich
prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, garlic aioli, tomato, red onions, brioche bun, served with petite salad
Bistro Burger
smoked bacon, brie, brioche bun, served with petite salade
Blackened White Fish Sandwich
tomato, red onion, red pepper aioli, brioche bun, served with petite salad
Grilled Amish Chicken Paillard
arugula, tomato, mozzarella pearls
Herb Crusted Whitefish
saute spinach, pommes puree, lemon caper beurre blanc
Atlantic Salmon
mediterranean cous cous, roasted red pepper coulis
Pan Roasted Jumbo Scallops
prosciutto, chanterelle, fingerling, scallion butter
Indian Rabbit Ragout
spring peas, pappardelle, grain mustard creme
Five-Spice Duck Breast
green lentils, bacon lardons, black-berry demi
Grilled Steak Frites
pommes frites, herb stuffed baked tomato, beurre maitre
New York Steak Au Poivre
cream spinach, pommes au gratin, green peppercorn sauce
Australian Roast Lamb Rack
Dijon crust, pommes dauphine, natural au jus
Beef Wellington (Available On Saturday & Sunday Only...Pre-Orders Are Welcome))
tenderloin of beef, mushroom duxelle, foie gras, wrapped in puff pastry, red wine sauce
PLATS PRINCIPAUX
BRUNCH - CHAMPAGNE SUNDAY BRUNCH with LIVE JAZZ
Two Eggs Any Style
choice of sausage, bacon or ham, griddle potatoes, toast
Bistro Omelet
Chef's selection
Eggs Benedict
French ham, griddle potatoes, hollandaise sauce
Avocado Toast
tomato, hazelnuts, arugula, creme fraiche
French Toast
fresh berries, whip cream
Crepes Gratinee
French ham, gruyere cheese, button mushrooms
Smoked Salmon Plate
toasted bagel, cream cheese, red onions, caper
Crab Cake Royale
poached egg, asparagus, hollandaise
Herb Crusted White Fish
saute spinach, pommes puree, lemon caper sauce
Bistro Steak, Two Eggs
oz N.Y. Steak, eggs any style, griddle potatoes
Pommes Puree
roasted garlic, sour cream, butter
Au Gratin Potatos
Gruyere cheese, onions and thyme
Fingerling Potatoes
Green Beans Almondine
julienne carrots
Steamed Chinese Broccoli
Garlic, extra virgin olive oil
Cream Spinach
Fresh spinach, pernod, parmesan cream
SIDES
DESSERTS
Apple Tart
creme anglaise
Chocolate Mousse
raspberry coulis
Creme Brulee
Madigascar vanilla
San Pelligrino
Acqua Panna
Pelligrino Lemonade (ml)
Pelligrino Orangeade (ml)
Soft Drinks (oz Can)
Coke, Sprite, Diet Coke, Gingerale, Club Soda, Tonic Water
BEVERAGES
BEERS
Amstel Light (Netherlands)
Bitburger N/A (Germany)
Guinness Stout (Ireland)
Heineken (Netherlands)
Miller Lite (Wisconsin)
Pillsner Urquel (Czech Republic)
Stella Artois (Belgium)
Three Floyds Ale (Indiana)
Dogfish Head IPA
Blackhawk Porter (Wisconsin)
Meteor Blanche (France)
La Fin Du Monde (Canada)
Hofbrau Weiss (Germany)
Gavroche (France)
Chimay Blue Cap (Belgium)
Roederer Brut Premier
Andre Clouet Rose N.V
Henriot Rose N.V
Perrier-Jouet, Fleur ""
Cremant D'Alsace Rose, Burckel Jung
House Champagne
Bonnamy Cremant De Loire
