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    The Hardware Store

    3.5 (564 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Amazing Rockfish with all the sides. I absolutely loved the tarter sauce because it wasn't thick. I wonder if it's a ranch base.
    Shem M.

    In the heart of town but challenging to find parking. Great draft selection with ciders too

    Fish and chips
    Tasha L.

    The decor and ambiance of this place is very welcoming and clean. I had a party of 3 adults and 1 toddler. We ordered 2 margaritas, unsweetened tea, lemonade, fish and chips, chicken skewers, the sailor's plate and a kids cheeseburger and fries. The food was absolutely delicious. It was a little pricey but absolutely delicious! The homemade tartar sauce was great, the fish was crispy on the outside and soft and flaky on the inside. The kids burger was the size of a regular burger, grilled perfectly and much larger than my little one could eat! We just happened to exploring vashon island and stumbled upon this place! We are so glad we stopped in

    Kai C.

    You guys, we were SO SO looking forward to eating here. Loved the idea of its being in a historical building. Loved the name. Loved the whole idea of it (did not try the new addition called "The Yard" which is open whenever the Hardware Store is not open, and serves BBQ (?)). Anyway! It was a hard choice whether to come for breakfast/brunch of dinner and I'm going to say we chose the wrong one. We went for dinner and it was, sadly, a disappointment. There is a fashion for char on food and it works for some items - the chef here on this evening seemed to think it was applicable to ALL items. Every single thing we ordered was overcooked, dry, and much of it was burnt inappropriately. I have, for instance, never in my life been handed a very charred piece of pita bread to go with...anything! The accompanying sauce and cucumbers for the satay were good. The burger my friend ordered was nowhere near her request for medium/medium rare - it was cooked all the way through. FYI, many menu items shown online are not on the menu at this time. The affogato for dessert was tasty. The truffle fries were good. The one bright spot - our server was incredible. Thank you, Colby. You were so agreeable and friendly, so helpful and cheerful. You're awesome! Next time we'll try breakfast and hopefully have better luck.

    Jenifer D.

    This was our first time here, a friend suggested it. The food was excellent, couldn't decide so I got the Sailors Plate(clam chowder, fish, fries with old Bay seasoning) especially enjoyed the tartar sauce. Our server was very friendly

    Julie L.

    We came for lunch on a Saturday. The restaurant was full of other patrons, but we were seated immediately. It was nice seeing artwork from local artists displayed on the walls and some available for purchase. It got the Veggie Burger. It was spicy and so flavorful. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I asked for their aioli to go with the fries. It was a delectable meal. The server was friendly and attentive. I cannot wait to come back when I visit Vashon Island next.

    Refreshing strawberry lemonade
    M. Lynn G.

    Stopped here for lunch after seeing the Troll and Light House. Very casual restaurant. Service was good. It's a little bit pricey. I ordered a BLT ($19), I wouldn't recommend it. They used cherry tomatoes, which was awkward on a sandwich. I only was able to eat half. My son and his wife had the fish and chips ($25). They said it was good, and said the coleslaw was very good. Strawberry lemonade they charge $6 for the lemonade and $3 for the flavor. It's also a very limited menu.

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    Seafood was excellent. Our server, Rosie, was excellent, funny sense of humor and very attentive.

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    Service and coffee was good but eggs Benedict Florentine was basically all soggy spinach on uncooked English muffin with overcooked eggs :(

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    I could only stay excellent, excellent! We were on our way to see Oscar the troll and stopped here for lunch. Can't wait to go back.

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