Hemmingway's Bistro

A French American Culinary Experience

About

Hemmingway’s Bistro has been  serving the Oak Park/River Forest community since June 2002.  It is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Chef Christopher and Lucia Ala.  

 The Bistro is opened daily seven days a week, for Lunch and Dinner.  We offer Live Jazz on Wednesday evenings and on Sunday, for our famous Champagne Brunch.  We hope to see you soon!

Bon Appetite!!

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HORS D'OEUVRES

Soup du Jour

$9

Chef selection

Chicken Liver Pate

$14

Dijon mustard, cornichons, toasted crostini

Mussels a la Mariniere

$16

White wine, fine herbs

Bistro Cheese Plate

$17

Fresh fruit, toasted crostini

Oyster Rockefeller

$24

5pc. Hollandaise sauce

Shrimp De Jonghe

$19

Jumbo shrimp, bread crumbs, garlic butter

Foie Gras du Jour

$24

Caramelized fruit, candy onions, parsnip puree, balsamic vinaigrette

French Onion Soup

$12

Beef broth, gruyere cheese

Bistro featuring classic French fare, an extensive wine list & Sunday brunch buffet with live jazz.

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Menus

Our Menus

Our Bistro menu combines classic French dishes and American cuisine with the freshest midwest ingredients.  No matter what your taste preference, there’s always something delightful waiting to be discovered.

Hors d' Oeuvres

Soup / Oysters / And more

Plats Principaux

Fish / Steaks / Sea Food / and More...

Dessert

Ice Cream / Creme Brulee / Profiteroles

Best Quality Foods

The Services

Best Services

Looking for fresh food for dine in, outdoor or curbside pickup? Not everybody knows or has the time to prepare tasty food.

When you want to get served like a king then food from Hemmingway’s Bistro will be your best choice.

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