Hardware

Name: Hardware
Address: 2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL, United States, 60542
Telephone: (630) 299-3977
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (3857)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

2000 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Great for creative cocktails
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

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
(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

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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 3,857 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

West Suburbs
Innovative
West Suburbs
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Hardware offers an exceptional farm-to-table experience with "amazing food" and "great service." The atmosphere is a rustic yet modern vibe, highlighted by a vast selection of craft beers and whiskeys. The menu is both creative and diverse, featuring standout dishes like the Bison Burger and Red Curry Mussels.

3,857 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lisa was a wonderful and knowledgeable server!! Food is exceptional and outdoor dining can not be beat
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Chanin
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner out on the patio. Beautiful ambience. Waitress appeared to have too many tables though. Our service was slow and she was not very attentive. Food was delicious.
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James
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is good, but needs some updating as the menu has been the same for 3 to 4 years
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Sonia
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Loved the experience, the food was very enjoyable and fresh. I had the seafood stew and husband had the bison/brisket burger. We also enjoyed the bone marrow appetizer. Though I felt the stew could’ve been more flavorful, I was appreciative to taste the freshness of the seafood and veggies, which is the point, right? The burger was one of the best we’ve had! Bone marrow was an interesting experience, but not worth the price. The complementary champagne toast for our anniversary added a nice touch, wine pour was solid, and both the patio and inside decor was absolutely lovely. Whiskey selection is extensive. Our server was was just ok- everything she said was robotic and rehearsed. She wasn’t warm or friendly at all. But the experience overall was nice and we would return!
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MichaelR VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Caught Hardware on a very nice, quiet Tuesday evening (06/17/2025). We had reserved a Standard table indoors because the forecast was for severe thundershowers after 4:00 PM. It was so nice outside at 6:00 PM when we got there, mostly sunny with some clouds and the heat and humidity had dropped from earlier in the afternoon, that we requested a table on their patio. What a laid-back dinner -- so pleasant! Our server, Kyle W, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. All of the other employees that we interacted with were very nice and very friendly as well. They have such a diverse and interesting menu. The decor, indoors and out, is exemplary and the back of the menu describes many of their interesting design choices. I am not a whiskey/bourbon person, so I did not partake in any of their hundreds of choices, but the beers they brew on site are terrific. The wonderful food quality and portion sizes (my wife took 1/2 of her dinner home) make their prices seem very reasonable, but it is not what we would call an inexpensive place to dine. We eat dinner out most of the time, so in comparison to other restaurants we frequent, we would probably rate Hardware's prices at 4/5. This is our second time there (Valentine's Day was our first) and we will gladly go back.
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Dipti
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the herb gardens and greenery around the dining area. Our family loves this place, and the farm-to-table concept is perfect. Each time it was a great experience. Their risotto, Brussels sprouts, smashed potatoes, and house-made ravioli... these are great choices for a vegetarian like me!
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Meg
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We were not as impressed as we usually are with Hardware. Spent a lot of money, enjoyed sitting outside, but the food was not great.
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Neerja VIP
Chicago / Illinois5 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Great concept and beautiful ambience. Food is good but portion sizes are small. They took really long to bring our appetizers and even longer for main dishes. Generally restaurants are much more courteous and friendly when they mess up…not a very pleasant experience.
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Doris
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as usual! Highly recommend.
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Andrew
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner out with the college kids home for the summer. Great food & drink!!! Service was perfect also!!
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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 3857 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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

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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 3,857 people are saying

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