Restaurants near Oak Park Swimming Pool

Hemingway’s is our usual special occasion place. We were celebrating my boyfriend’s birthday. We love Hemingways for the food and the ambiance. The dishes are always consistent and the service spectacular. Unfortunately, last night the service was not spectacular . Our server told us the specials, including the raspberry soufflé, which we promptly ordered. Finished our meal and after a seemingly long time we had to ask someone to find our server. Another 5 or so minutes goes by and finally our server arrives. Asked if we wanted coffee, we said yes thinking our soufflé was on the way. Took our time and eventually finished our coffee and still no soufflé. Server came by and said he forgot to put in the soufflé earlier and he just put it in now. Offered another coffee, which my boyfriend agreed. Server came by with chocolate mousse while we waited for the soufflé. Said it was 10 minutes. 20 minutes passed. Still no soufflé. My boyfriend and I are not big dessert people but we do love soufflés and raspberry is his favorite. We were looking forward to treating ourselves and him for his birthday. We finally gave up. Figured our server was untruthful about the soufflé as more than 40 minutes elapsed without a soufflé. We asked for the check and said to cancel the soufflé. We were both so disappointed. We never had a bad experience until now.

I’ve eaten here before. Took my boyfriend this time. We are outside as it was a beautiful Autumn evening. He genuinely enjoyed everything! Crab cake is outstanding. The ribeye and accompanying veggies are delicious. The cocktails were well made. The service - I requested Luis again! He is excellent. This is one of our favorite restaurants.

Outstanding dinner on the patio! Unbelievable weather and terrific food. We had our grandsons and the kids meals were delicious and generously portioned. A few happy hour drinks were perfect with our cochanita pibul and wild mushroom tostada.

Husband 50th birtbday and just us n the kids n Grandkids. Well the experience was Excellent and I want to thank everyone there last night for a great dinner for my family. James, Chris our server the hostess, the managers and Chef. Food and severs was Perfect, thank you again.

Celebrated Birthday Brunch. Outstanding food, extensive choices, excellent wait staff, clean, airy, you’re tables are nicely separated, mamosas, coffee, eggs, bacon, egg white omelletes, grits, sour dough toast, potatoes, cut a small cake we brought in, fresh fruit, parking lot on side of building, close to public transportation, lots of light, linens, nice bar area… great location in downtown Oak Park. Appropriately priced for value. They also have small dining area they rent out for private parties. Love Citrine!