Hemingway's Restaurant

Reviews about Hemingway's Restaurant

• 1 / 5

  By Julie Glasgow
  I was excited to check out this restaurant after looking at photos and reading the menu online. Unfortunately, I was greatly disappointed by the level of service we received. We were sat in the front bar area and were served by what I assume was the only bartender on shift that night. We ordered perogies as an appetizer to share, which was not on the appetizer menu so I was not surprised that they took longer than a typical appetizer would have, however the wait was still longer than I'd expect for a main meal as well. Our server did not come check on us after taking our order until she realized we still didn't have our food. Once we received the appetizer, she never checked on the food quality, nor offer a top up on any beverages, we had to ask for refills on our empty water glasses. Our appetizers were cleared quickly and we waited for what seemed like an additional 30 minutes for our main courses, fish and chips and butter chicken. We watched two or three groups who had come in after us receive their food long before ours. Again, the server did not check on us once, nor offer any apologies or reasoning for why the food was taking such a long time. When we finally waved her over, we asked for our food to go as we had a concert to make and wouldn't have time to finish our meals at the restaurant. She simply said, "are you sure you don't have time?" She again, didn't seem apologetic, nor did she grab a manager on duty to offer any explanation or apology. While I would never ask for a discount, or a free meal, I was half expecting some sort of compensation for the ridiculous amount of neglect we received during our visit. In a highly competitive industry, I'd expect a higher level of service. Needless to say, I would not return nor would I recommend this restaurant.
  June 11, 2017
• 4 / 5

  By Alla Z
  The place itself is dated, but it has nice patios upstairs in the front and back of the restaurant. The back patio can get pretty loud so I prefer the front. The food is good, especially like the salads. The drinks are reasonably priced for Yorkville. Overall a nice place for a casual meal.
  November 07, 2016
• 4 / 5

  By Ina Anreiter
  We had drinks and appetisers on the upstairs patio. The service was great and the calamari were delicious. They have a good selection of drinks, whatever your taste is. And the prices are alright. I didn't think it's the most comfortable place, they have plastic chairs and the acoustics are terrible, it's very loud when they are full. It's a good pub to go watch a game, or hang out, but nothing special.
  October 28, 2016
• 3 / 5

  By Iris Chan
  It's a fun place for sure. Affordable beers etc. But food is ok. The outdoor seating is the best. Consider it a place just to hang out and drink a bit...
  August 30, 2016
• 4 / 5

  By Jenn S
  Great place to hang out for drinks and appys. Liked that they had vegan options marked on the menu. But the took the sangria off the menu??? Had to ask, but luckily it was still there. Prefer sitting on the patio.
  August 06, 2016