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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall2food2service2ambience3

   Service was fair, one member of our group waited till we were almost halfway done before getting her food. 3 of our 4 steaks were over cooked. They were out of several items on their menu. For the price we paid for our meal I was very disappointed in the quality of food and the service. I would not go back.

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   BobO

   San Diego

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My wife and I decided to go the Paso Robles for a last-minute getaway. With no itinerary at hand (other than the obvious wine tastings) dinner was a last-minute conundrum as well. I looked on Open Table for restaurants in the area and Hemingway's looked appealing and there was an available table that was not too late for a Steak Dinner. As soon as we opened the door, we know this place was going to be good. We were seated immediately (15 minutes ahead of our reservation time I might add), and the staff was attentive to our very need. The ambiance was right up my alley as well...Black and Gold decor, numerous photos of Ernest Hemingway living the life, and a well suited and stocked bar and Wine Cabinets of the very best the area has to offer. Our Cocktails were on point, as well as the burrata appetizer. We opted for the Tomahawk Rib Eye for two, with sides and it was cooked to PERFECTION and tender as they come. It was a dining experience that we will never forget, and we will definitely return. For a great meal, ambiance, and pay homage to Mr. Hemingway, do not pass this place up on your next visit to Paso Robles.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Tahoe

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Very good, loved the decor. Food was very good. Did not have a bread basket?

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   KellyC

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 23, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We went for my husband's Birthday. I had the filet and he had the ribeye. Both were done to perfection.

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   JuliaH

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   We ordered the tomahawk 40oz for 2 and the steak came cut up, only 2 prices approx 10oz had no fat. The remainder of steak was all fat. We explained this to waitress to which we received an apology and that she would see if Manager would “do something for us.” Manager never saw us and check did not reflect any credit. Disappointed in quality of the steak we ordered but what we ate was minus fat was excellent.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Joaquin

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was absolutely just delicious. Had pork chops best I’ve ever had. Husband had a ribeye very delicious. Service was excellent we had Cade as our server. Great experience great atmosphere. Would definitely go again and recommend it to anyone.

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   tomcat

   Central Coast

   7 reviews

   3.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall3food2service3ambience5

   Food was ok, but not worth what they’re charging. Steak was tough, short ribs also tough-should fall off the bone, sides and veggies were ok; mashed potatoes had too much pepper-almost inedible. Desserts also just ok. Creme brûlée was bland. The seasonal crisp was disappointing. The crisp was merely some granules of something on top of the apples and berries. The apples were undercooked in a gooey sauce. The cinnamon ice cream was good but not with more cinnamon sprinkled on top, kind of like the overly peppered mashed potatoes. Service was ok, but for the prices I expect all entrees to be served at the same time, not one at a time. Overall a disappointing experience. Hope they get the food and service to match the beautiful interior.

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   John

   Los Angeles

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful time at Hemingway's. The staff went above and beyond. The dinner (Caesar Salad, Filet, Lobster, Baked Potato and Creme Brûlée) my wife and I shared was perfect! Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted incredible! Other members of our party had a few complaints about their food, which is why I only gave 4 stars. My sister-in-law felt her shrimp was over cooked in her shrimp dish but she really enjoyed the shrimp risotto! She also felt the Brussel Sprout vegetable dish was undercooked. Another party in our group felt the corn in the Corn Succotash side was raw and their Creme Brûlée was undercooked. I realize the restaurant has only been open a few months. We will definitely return!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Hawaii

   7 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Atmosphere was beautiful but food lacked flavor ordered a dry age steak medium it was so raw we could barely eat it. Mashed potatoes were just so so.. hopefully overtime food will improve

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10. DC

    DonnaC

    Central Coast

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was spectacular. Cade was polite & attentive. And then Danny almost served our bottle of wine to the adjacent table … I noticed & informed him it was ours. Not a big deal. Hemingway’s has become a very popular foodie destination, consequently it has become popular & at times too crowded & noisy for a romantic dinner. Just an FYI … the dude next to us was watching a football game on his phone while having dinner with 3 other people. I realize that isn’t anything you can control, it was just distracting for us. Otherwise it was a delicious date night.

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    AnthonyA

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2

    Horrible experience, staff is eager to rush you out.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Joaquin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4

    Tomahawk was good and cooked well. Sides weren’t great and overall it’s expensive for what you get. I get it, it’s an upscale restaurant but I don’t think the mediocre food is worth the price.

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    Mollyd

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Went to Hemingway's to celebrate a birthday on January 5, 2023. Service was impeccable. Danny was a hoot and such a great waiter. We loved him! The restaurant did not have an A5 Wagyu steak that was listed on the menu and French fries were not house made - a little off-putting for a steak house. And where is the creamed spinach? We also enjoyed the Steak Tartare and Wedge Salad. Oysters were fantastic too. Overall, a wonderful experience - a little pricey but the aged Rib Eye steak was very good! Wine List was good.

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    luv2eatgreatfood

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service by Danny! Oysters, steak, and baked potato were perfect. Bartender made the perfect Old Fashion. A few more options for wine by the glass would be nice. Overall a great experience.

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    MrsM

    Orange County

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Courtney was a very nice server. They were out of some beef items featured on the menu, but our decisions to have the pork chops worked out beautifully! Oysters, yes!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5

    My friend and I were celebrating his success with cancer treatment.

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    Teresaluz28

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It is a bit pricey but fantastic for celebrating momentous events. :D

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good! We came in a few months ago when they first opened and weren’t too impressed by the food or the service, but we didn’t plan well for New Yars Eve and didn’t make reservations and everyone was booked. Hemmingways had an open reservation for 9pm for 2 people and we took it. A friend of ours wanted to join for drinks and we were worried it would be awkward since our table was only for two, but took a chance. The host was very accommodating and they were packed, our server was so attentive, if I needed anything I would just get eye contact and he would be come right to our table. The food was amazing, we ordered the steak and lobster and the drinks were top notch. I am glad that we gave this place a second chance!

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    RhodoraF

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Good food, great service. Little pricey. Definitely will come for especial occasions.

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    CarynS

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic New Year’s Eve dinner! We were a party of six and were seated at their VIP table in the semi-private library room! What a treat! Cade and Wendy added to the pleasure of our experience with excellent service. The food was delicious. I had the short ribs that were rubbed in Cacao and fell off the bone. We will definitely be back!

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    Terry

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Our server wasn’t super friendly, she was ok. Our steak was overpriced for what it actually was. After we ordered, our sever asked if we wanted to add salads because the wait time would be about 45 minutes. It seemed like an unusually high wait time for a restaurant that wasn’t full. We passed on the salads as we thought the entrees would be more than enough. We changed our minds after about 10-15 minutes and it was somewhat of a hassle to flag down our server. We ended up adding a non cooked appetizer thinking we’d have plenty of time to get it and eat it. The appetizer came out in a fairly timely manner as expected, but about 3-5 minutes later, our entrees were delivered. We wouldn’t have ordered the appetizer and wasted half of it if we had known a more accurate wait time for our entrees. The steak was super under seasoned, so thank god they offer sauces. My husband and I both wouldn’t ever order that steak again. We got steak fries which were ok. We didn’t taste the rosemary in them or get the sauce that was supposed to be on it or come with it so they weren’t super exciting. We also got the linguine in clam sauce. It came with two tiny clams, one was almost completely empty while the other one was sealed shut. We came in for NYE dinner and it was very underwhelming in ambiance for the occasion. Overall, not what we were expecting. We won’t likely return.

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    Critter

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were Nervous! We had not experienced Hemingways before and it was New Year's Eve. No worries! We were met at the door by a very cordial hostess, seated promptly and given a glass of bubbles! Dinner proceeded without a hitch and all the food was magnificent! Waygu steak exceeded my son's expectations and my Husband wanted to gnaw on his double pork chop bone after. My daughter said the salmon was some of the best she's ever had - cooked to perfection. We Loved Hemingways! Service and atmosphere could not have been better! We'll be back!

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We started with 2 beautiful Martinis and steak tartar, which were both excellent. Our waiter, Cade, shared the nightly specials, decanted our bottle of Justification, cracked pepper on our Ceaser and wedge salads, and then served up our main campuses. My wife got the chicken, our guest ordered the A5 New York, and I had the most tender and tasty short ribs I’ve had to date! We finished the meal with a couple of slices of chocolate torte, which was really good. We would have stayed for an after dinner cocktail, but we had reservations at Serial Wines and had to go. Definitely recommend this place!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing food and service!

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    Leah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food. Ordered the wild game dinner and wagyu with rice pilaf. Staff was delightful and drinks were phenomenal.

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    KenO

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely fantastic restaurant! From the ambiance, to the service, to the food, everything was top notch. I highly recommend Hemingway’s.

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    SamanthaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great night- everyone was friendly. We enjoyed the Tomahawk for two and it did not disappoint! We will be back!

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28. DC

    DianeC

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience2

    Chicken bread was dry. Whole dinner was over priced.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience5

    We had a late lunch and just wanted a small dinner. We ordered the French Onion soup and wedge salad. I think our waiter forgot about the wedge salad and the bread for quite a while, as we had to inquire and eventually decided to cancel. We wanted to order the pork chops, but they were out. We considered the chicken, but they were out. We looked for a small steak dinner to fit the bill, and they were out of that, too. We landed on seafood pasta. The waiter blamed the kitchen on the delay and a greater-than-expected holiday crowds for the lack of options. He didn’t really check on us or offer something to make up for it. Unfortunately it was an underwhelming experience. On the plus side, the Manhattans were good.

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    jordana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Always a great time, good food and fabulous service. We will be back.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience3

    Food and service was good. The high top tables where most parties of 2 were seated were horrible and impossible to get seated in. My wife was too short to move the chairs and had to have someone help her get in/out of chair. All the guest were joking about how miserable it was sitting in them. If you replace the tables and chairs with normal ones the rating would be a 4/5.

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience5

    Food has to be recooked and soup was a little watery and service a bit slow but great atmosphere food good overall

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Food was bland. Talked with multiple tables and they had the same opinion. Chicken was super dry and the risotto was crunchy. The service was below average. If I’m spending $500, I expect a lot better than this. Very disappointing.

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    MARGER

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful ambience and wonderful food at Hemingway’s in Paso Robles. Great service, and food saver. Wendy was outstanding, professional, with a fabulous personality!

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    KenE

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Compared to other high end steak houses with similar prices, this was a big disappointment. I won’t be back

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    JJJ3

    Los Angeles

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went there three days straight and, each time, Hemingway didn’t disappoint. Great addition to Paso dining experience. The best part was they are on open table and have last minute reservation available.

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    teachermom1954

    Central Coast

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our anniversary dinner. From the moment we sat down to leaving this was a great experience. Food was outstanding as was the service. Would recommend this to any steak lover

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38. LP

    LocalPasoMan

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    My wife & I split the Wagyu ribeye for over $100 for just a steak it should have been incredible it was very average. Our second time just not very impressed with the steaks. The apps and salad were very good.

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    AlexB

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really great service, drinks and especially steaks! Excellent Tomahawk!!!

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40. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall2food3service4ambience5

    The ambience and steaks were great. The tables are TIGHT on the high tops. You’re back to back with people. The sides were not good. For a $300 dinner for two, i expect everything to be exquisite.

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