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Hardware, North Aurora, IL
Hardware, North Aurora, IL
Hardware, North Aurora, IL
Hardware, North Aurora, IL
Hardware, North Aurora, IL

Hardware

4.8 (3842)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for special occasions
Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alysemarie Warren
  • Neighborhood
    Aurora
  • Cross street
    Oak St
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,842 people are saying

Hardware reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Suburbs

    Best Service

  • West Suburbs

    Innovative

  • West Suburbs

    Lively

  • West Suburbs

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hardware offers a "super cool farm-to-table vibe" with rustic yet modern decor. Guests rave about the "amazing food," including standout dishes like the Bison Burger and brisket. The "service is always great," and the extensive drink menu features "top-shelf whiskeys" and creative cocktails. A must-visit for food and drink enthusiasts!
3,842 Reviews
  1. William VIP

    Chicago78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as usual, great service at the table and bar.

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  2. Leonzo

    Milwaukee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, the Skirt Steak absolutely melted in my mouth and was cooked perfectly, highly recommended!!! Also brisket tacos were incredible, can't wait to go back

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  3. John and Christine

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best burger and salads! Great food and service and Katie was the best! Will be back soon! Thank you!

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  4. Paige

    Los Angeles24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was amazing; the aesthetics, the music, the food and libations - a definite 10 for 10!

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  5. Kevin

    Chicago11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our visit to Hardware. Very glad I made a reservation as the place was hopping! Great drink selection, particularly craft beers Though we didn’t try any, Hardware offers more bourbons and whiskeys than the Commonwealth of Kentucky. An impressive selection on the menu and throughout the bar. Service was stellar. Very friendly, helpful, and attentive to our needs both at the bar and eventually our table. I had the Bison burger. While enjoyable, I found it lacked flavor and was somewhat bland. But the waffles chips made for a great accompaniment. My wife had the Stir Fry Bowl and my friend got the Chicken Roulade. Both loved them. Look forward to returning in the future.

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  6. Steven VIP

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and service! An absolute “must try”!

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  7. Damian

    Central Georgia1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Really, really cool concept and loved all the ideas. Terrific variety in the menu. Outstanding liquor and beer selection. Food was pretty solid. Beet appetizer was really good. Octopus appetizer was good. Linguini Ragu and the Fish and Chip was very good. Server was extremely polite, but may have had a few too many tables.

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  8. Sandy VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful from the food to the service. We love Hardware!

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  9. brigitte VIP

    Chicago13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hardware has such a super cool farm-to-table vibe — you can feel it as soon as you walk in. The atmosphere is rustic but modern, really warm and inviting. We tried the pork tenderloin, and it was absolutely delicious — cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The drinks were also really impressive, well-crafted and thoughtfully balanced. Our server was very friendly and made the whole experience even better. Hardware is definitely a place worth checking out if you’re looking for amazing food, great drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.

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  10. Amanda

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious!!! Serving sizes were slightly small for the price but I recognize that they have quality ingredients and that’s reflected in the cost. Just wouldn’t show up starving because I’d spend too much money!

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FAQs

Hardware offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (630) 299-3977.

Hardware is rated 4.8 stars by 3842 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Aurora

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Hardware

2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oak St
  • Neighborhood
    Aurora
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alysemarie Warren
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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