Hemmingway's Bistro

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Milwaukee3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   PAULA

   Orange County6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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 15 March 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 1 March 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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   toni VIP

   Chicago16 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 21 February 2025

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

   This is my second time going to Hemingway’s Bistro. The food is delicious, the restaurant is charming. Our server at this last visit was inattentive & short tempered. It started with our table choice. We wanted a table for 2 in a corner. The waiter said no to the request as that table was reserved. The table we were given was right in the sun. I was facing the window & was blinded by the sun. We asked another waiter if we could please move. He put us at the previously requested table, saying it wasn’t reserved. When our original waiter came back to take our order he was noticeably annoyed with us while taking our order as we were asking questions about our selections. He never came back to offer water, check on how we were doing, or to inquire as to whether our food was ok. I would go back to Hemingway’s again but with fingers crossed that I wouldn’t get the cranky waiter!
   

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   Jan VIP

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 18 February 2025

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

   Excellent staff, food and ambience for a wonderful evening
   

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   Diana VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   Drove jn for brunch with a girlfriend. Was so excited for jazz brunch and mimosas. Ordered main entree right away. Went to the buffet for fruit salmon crab claws and salad. Crab claws were tough fishy and water logged. Sat for over an hour and half and watched many tables that came in after us eat and leave, before asking if our food was in the way. Waited another 20 minutes for omelettes to finally arrive. Sad about this.
   

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   Nicole

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   Wonderful spot for a romantic Valentine’s Day date. Thank you!
   

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   Karolina

   Chicago6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

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

   We had a lovely experience at this charming restaurant. The service was exceptional, huge thanks to our waiter Axel, who made the evening even more memorable. We tried a Beef Wellington and a seafood strudel. Both dishes were well-prepared, though while enjoyable, they didn’t quite leave us craving a return visit. However, we were excited to learn they offer Sunday brunch and live jazz, so we’re definitely looking forward to checking that out soon! Overall would definitely come back to try other food items.
   

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    Sidney

    New Orleans2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

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

    We were sat in the back of the restaurant near a pillar and was very uncomfortable. The beef Wellington was way undercooked and so were the potatoes. The white fish had no flavor. I go to this restaurant two to three times a year for the last 5 years. I think this is the last time I will go. Just not worth the price for undercooked food with no seasoning.
    

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