Hardware

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   Karen

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Our recent experience was so positive that we planned to go back again soon. Unfortunately, this experience was not as good. Although we made reservations, we were seated in the enclosed outdoor space which was cold, drafty, and lacked the ambience that the main restaurant does. Although our server was very friendly, the service overall lacked the same level of attention than our previous experience did. We found that some of the entrées were extremely salty, which was disappointing. We will not be planning a trip back very soon.
   

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   David

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great night. Mussels, octopus, and steaks were all perfect.
   

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   Susan

   Chicago

   22 reviews

   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this place ! Excellent waitress, great menu, ambiance perfect will come back for sure !
   

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   JoannaL

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A friend recommended Hardware since we were going to be in the area. It’s a bit of a drive from us, but I’d definitely go back. We were seated in the heated patio area. The heater was a little loud and without, it was drafty but the fireplace was warm and beautiful. The drink menu is whiskey & bourbon dence but we had a nice red and a couple of really good local beers to start. We ordered 4 dishes and shared . My favorite was the brisket which came with the best potatoes I’ve had in a long time and served with just the right amount of a delicious sauce. Korean pork fried rice was another great pick. The salmon on the salmon salad was the right smokiness. The least favorite was the pork tenderloin which was perfectly prepared but needed a better sauce. The atmosphere and service were great. Their mission is commendable and something worth supporting.
   

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   Adam

   Chicago

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Went for Christmas Eve dinner. It was a little more crowded than expected. Had a charcuterie board, short rib pot pie, bison burger, and strawberry trifle. Everything was good. Especially enjoyed the charcuterie board.
   

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   SEAN

   VIP

   Chicago

   26 reviews

   3.0

   26 reviews

   Dined 7 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 7 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 on December 21, 2024

   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 on December 21, 2024

   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 on December 20, 2024

    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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