Hardware

4.8

3761 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Great for craft beers
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Hardware is a Sustainable Gastropub and Brewery, complete with greenhouse and Organic Hop Farm.

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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
(630) 299-3977
Website
http://www.eathardware.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alysemarie Warren

Location
2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542
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

Popular dishes

Green House Salad$9.00
Carioca, winter density, Nevada and breen lettuces, watercress-infused oil, white balsamic, and honey herb mustard
Mushroom and Egg Salad$13.00
Marinated cremini mushrooms, red pepper, green onion, jalapeno, carrot, sous vide egg, sesame seeds, magenta, kale, mizuna lettuce, spicy Thai vinaigrette

Dinner Entree Plates

Bison Burger$16.00
Two 1/4 lb. house-made bison and pork patties, truffle white cheddar or 5-year old cheddar, hardware greens, Dijon mayonnaise, tomato, brioche bun. Choose a cheese: Truffle White Cheddar, 5-Year Old Cheddar
Brisket$23.00
14 hour in-house smoked brisket, B.B.G.B. coffee stout BBQ, rustic mashed potato, corn relish. (Gluten free BBQ available)

Lunch Grill Cheese

Creamy Artichoke Grilled Cheese Lunch$14.00
Parmesan and artichoke cream cheese, 5 year cheddar, smoked Gouda and toasted broiche
Georgia Peach Grilled Cheese Lunch$14.00
Brie cheese, goat cheese, grilled peach jam, spinach, candied pecans on country white bread

What 3,761 people are saying

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
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West Suburbs
Best Ambiance
West Suburbs
Innovative
West Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
West Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hardware offers an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." The relaxed atmosphere and sustainable practices, including on-site grown ingredients, elevate its charm. Patrons rave about the "incredible" Korean Fried Rice and "fantastic" outdoor seating. Despite occasional service hiccups, the overall enthusiasm for Hardware is undeniable, making it a must-visit culinary destination.

3,762 Reviews

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SEAN
VIP
Chicago
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Red wine serving should go in a smaller glass. Great food but a little pricey. The beer is top notch as well.
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Barbara
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've never had a bad experience at Hardware. The food is excellent, I love the fact that so much of their menu is locally sourced. The wait staff is always outstanding.
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JENNIFER
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of meat lovers, a young child and my vegan daughter all had a wonderful meal. Waitstaff was exceptional and very knowledgeable about the menu-both food and beverages. His suggestions were spot-on. Definitely worth the drive from Chicago for us. We will be back!
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David
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I LOVE this restaurant! The charcuterie (sp) tray is fabulous. I especially love the Flatiron steak; what a tender, delicious meal. I cannot wait to return to Hardware for dinner!
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Ryan
Chicago
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Forgot to make my 7 year olds meal after I requested to have the kids orders out first. Waitress didn’t apologize about it until I let her know I was disappointed. Brisket was completely dry and tough. For being smoked 14 hours it seemed like it wasn’t given any resting time. Mussels tasted like peanut butter. Pot pie was fine. Been here a lot in the past and loved it. That’s why I came here for my birthday. Unfortunately, this time it was a miss.
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William
VIP
Chicago
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent Great selection of beers including NA beers. The bartender was excellent too.
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Jessica
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always our visit to Hardware was a lovely time! We love how family friendly it is there but also feels upscale and cozy! We had the Burrata app and brisket tacos which were fabulous. I always get the Ragu as it is never disappointing and I crave it when I don’t get it. My son absolutely devoured his kids chicken fingers - wish there was an adult version of this plate! Service was wonderful and attentive too!
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Sean
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent from the food to the craft cocktails. Our party of 6 thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the hi top table. Our server Alex was one of the best that I’ve ever had! Will definitely be back!
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Andrea
VIP
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, specially Xmas cocktail was amazing
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Paul
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place for dinner. The food is excellent! So many whiskeys to choose from!
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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 3761 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.eathardware.com/
Phone number
(630) 299-3977

Hardware

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Brisket

Baked Goat Cheese

Bison Burger

Menu

Brunch

3 Cheddar and Tomato$13.00

Apple Cinnamon French Toast$10.00

Appetizer Share Plates

Baked Goat Cheese$14.00

Bone Marrow$17.00

Green House Salads

Green House Salad$9.00

Mushroom and Egg Salad$13.00

Dinner Entree Plates

Bison Burger$16.00

Brisket$23.00

Lunch Grill Cheese

Creamy Artichoke Grilled Cheese Lunch$14.00

Georgia Peach Grilled Cheese Lunch$14.00

What 3,761 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Hardware offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Hardware restaurant rated?

Is Hardware currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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