Hardware

4.8

3736 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Innovative
Great for craft beers

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 3,736 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

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
Chicago / Illinois
Contemporary American
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 a remarkable dining experience with "amazing food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the sustainable and locally grown ingredients, adding a "special quality" to dishes. The outdoor patio is highly praised for its ambiance, and the extensive whiskey selection impresses enthusiasts. It's a beloved spot for creative cuisine and memorable meals.

3,736 Reviews

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Diane
San Francisco
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely fresh food! Salad grown all year long - delicious
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William
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ere enjoying family from out of town. My father in-law order a dish he did not like and not only did the restaurant replace it with a dish of another choice they did not charge him for his main dish. The food / service especially with the owner was outstanding. One of our favorite restaurants and will continue to go back again. Thank you
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Barb
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there. Food was great and the staff was great.
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Katy
Chicago
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Cocktail order was wrong (made old fashions instead of the manhattans we ordered) then they were out of a basic bourbon. Food was fair, not great. Love the space but the food wasn’t as good as previous visit.
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John
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Will definitely be going back again.
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Kindi
Chicago
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Hardware, one of the best bone marrow dishes we’ve ever had! We love the atmosphere and that they grow their own hops and greens.
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Monica
Chicago
191 reviews
5.0
191 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my absolute favorite restaurants! Lisa , our server never missed a beat. The food was all desperately crafted and delicious. My only regret is I did not save room for dessert.
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Nancy
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband & I were celebrating our wedding anniversary today. We were seated in a quiet corner of the restaurant, & greeted with a complementary champagne toast. Our waitress was very attentive & made great menu suggestions. Our food was delicious. We started with the homemade cinnamon bun, which we were told often sells out. We now know why - that bourbon glaze mmmm!!! I had the apple/cheddar/brie grilled cheese with sweet potato chips - excellent! My husband had the spinach/mushroom/potato frittata - also very good! We have dined at Hardware many times & have always enjoyed our meals here. The service today was exceptional - we felt pampered for our anniversary. Thank you❣️
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Joe
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I enjoyed this for date night. Food surpassed our expectations. The homemade pasta reminded us of Italy. The Burnt ends were some of the best I ever had. We will be back and don’t say that often.
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VictoriaB
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious! Cool vibes! If this restaurant was closer to my home I would definitely go more often. It is worth the trip. Highly recommend.
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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 3736 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 19 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 3,736 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

Additional information