Hardware

Name: Hardware
Address: 2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL, United States, 60542
Telephone: (630) 299-3977
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3462 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Gastro Pub, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–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 3,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Innovative
West Suburbs
Innovative
West Suburbs
Contemporary American

3,462 Reviews

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Denisemball33
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just an awesome place. Food excellent and the service was spectacular.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wonderful dinner. Food and drinks are top notch. Only negative for me is I absolutely hate the chairs you use for the tented area, they are quite uncomfortable.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dine at Hardware often. It continues to be a wonderful experience. The staff are incredible and helpful. This evening my wife had the most delicious pork tenderloin. It was one of her best meals in many years! Thank you Hardware…you never disappoint.
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SysProg
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything weas excellent until we receive the tab. They are charging a 'Service Fee' to support the back of house people. Raise the price on every item by about $1 and drop this stupid fee. It is already bad enough to have to leave a tip but now they charge a fee for the back of house people.
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PaulB
Chicago
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hardware is one of our favorites. The Bison burger is phenomenal. Great dpirit and beer selection. Always good service.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Probably the best restaurant in the area for business lunches. Food is delicious and clean. Service is excellent. And bonus EV chargers!
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TaraC
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Everything was great except the garlic Ravioli which was really lacking. The filling was flavorful, but the sauce and outer shell of the ravioli itself was very bland. Everything else we ate, made up for the dull ravioli.
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MarciaM
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third time dining here. Had a great dinner. The food and service was excellent. We have had the same server each time we have been here and he is always attentive. Enjoyed the poutine as an appetizer. I had the smoked Gouda tart which was excellent. Highly recommend this place.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food quality as always was impeccable!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
I was expecting better. The food is average, small menu. The tables are very close together! Very loud.
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TamaraS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great place, We love it! The food was awesome. Perfect to celebrate my son birthday.
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BenM
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
What an absolute waste of money. Ho Ho’s for desert and that was the best part
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RoyN
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been to Hardware many times since they've opened. Great place for food and drinks, both inside and out. Food and service have been consistently excellent. They have many fine craft brews on tap to choose from, as well. I gave them a lower value score due to significant price increases over the past 12 months, but that's been our dining experience for many of the restaurants we been to post-Covid.
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markt
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I had a great dinner. The food was spectacular. Service was super.
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jeff
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
fabulous food with a warm fireplace. one of our favorites
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service amazing. Drinks awesome a little pricey.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and knowledgeable service. Nice to see home grown and locally sourced fresh ingredients too.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
57 reviews
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Fish Stew & Brisket Tacos were a good choice and fair value. The Teriyaki Bacon appetizer was good, but the Teriyaki sauce was a bit too sweet for our taste. Service was very good. Be aware that for hard liquor drinks, Hardware has joined the ranks of crazy high prices for premium liquor - will stick to house gin for future martinis. That said, Hardware has become one of our favorite area restaurants.
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MarinaS
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
good fresh food friendly service good for friends kids
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williamm
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a great dinner experience Service and ambiance excellent Menu can be a bit limited
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EllenP
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good, but not excellent. Service was adequate. Server didn’t follow up after meal was served. Had to ask for more water.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
First time dining in here. Place and food were over all very good. The only thing that bothered us was the loudness of the music.
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EricL
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
The four season room got very cold and the fish and chip entree was marginal. Great concept, great drinks and very good small plates, however a few adjustments like consistent heat in the four season room would be nice.
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DianaA
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We dined in an area by a fireplace, which was very nice. Dinner options were interesting and varied. We ordered a small charcuterie platter before dinner, and it was great. Service was competent and pleasant, and the atmosphere was relaxed. We'll go again.
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PaulS
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
When you first drive up to Hardware you are impressed by the sculpture and overall design. Once inside the theme continues. I loved the oak slats that are charred to look like the inside of a whisky aging barrel. Staff we very friendly and helpful. The food has a flair for uniqueness. It was just as flavorful. We are definitely going back.
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Tony
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hardware was very welcoming. The staff was A+. Food was fresh. Glad we celebrated here. Looking forward to returning.
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Katie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my 2nd time going. First time was on a Sunday, which they only serve brunch and dinner menu (not fully disclosed on the website either). This time went on a Saturday and got the lunch menu. Neither time were we disappointed with the food choices… only slightly disappointed lunch menu wasn’t served on a Sunday.
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JodeyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service and food is not only very good but much of it was locally sourced.
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SabrinaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, we always love coming to hardware. Everything on their menu is fanatastic and their food pairings are very unique!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful experience. I have been multiple times and will be back
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MariannP
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is delicious. It is fresh, the flavors on point, and made with farm to table ingredients. When meeting friends we almost always choose Hardware, even if it means a longer commute.
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SheilaF
St. Louis
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, service, and ambience was fantastic. Love that they grow so much of the ingredients on site. Wish I knew our server’s name as she was so accommodating and friendly.
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JaredN
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. We went for a weekend lunch, my wife got the ‘Dinner plate knife and fork’, her favorite, and I got my go-to, the poutine. Both were outstanding as usual. The service was great, the music was perfect, a great experience all around and we can’t wait to come back
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ShayneB
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
Extremely loud. Every single item on a menu has a strange twist - I’m not usually a picky eater but it’s nice to have some “regular” items to choose from if you aren’t in the mood for something exotic.
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McHenryDad
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience2
Excellent food. Service seemed to be ok, but we couldn't hear the waitress because it was so noisy. Average beer, good wine list, very long whiskey list. A bit pricey, just too loud to be an enjoyable experience.
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My3sonskls
Naples
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a wonderful evening! Enjoyed the variety of unique food
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Hardware atmosphere is lovely. Music was great. Food was delicious! Party of 8 will definitely be back! Can’t wait to try some of the other dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
After a day of packing and loading for an out-of-state move, we decided a nice relaxing meal was in order. We chose Hardware based on its reputation and recommendation. Of the 8, 4 of us were repeats at Hardware. The drink selections were great. I like the micro-brew beer offerings. The food was delicious, even the stuff I didn’t think I’d like! The service was impeccable and our food arrived in a timely manner (something restaurants today have trouble with large parties). Presentation and flavor were fantastic - I heard no complaints, except for one teen in the group. The ambience was a little dark and several of us had to use our phones to read the menu. Other than the lighting, our evening was perfect!
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Iowaguy
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Some of the best food we've had in a long while. Fortunate to come on a slow snowy Tuesday, very quiet.
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f8tfool
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My only issue with this amazing place is that it is an hour away!!! =)~
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

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

Hardware is rated 4.7 stars by 3462 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–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

Baked Goat Cheese

Brisket

Green House Salad

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 3,462 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

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