The Hardware Store is one of those classic Vashon places that you are going to eat at if you spend any kind of time on the island. It's got longevity, consistency, comfort for a group, good service and classic American bistro food with options for all of the "frees" in your life (gluten, meat etc). As the name suggests, it was once the island's original hardware store and the oldest building there. It probably has the best ambiance of any place on Vashon, which tends towards "eclectic ramshackle" in most other places. There is a nice bar area, wood floors, lofty ceilings and a sizable dining room. The kitchen is open and adds a warmth to the vibe. Their outside awning reads "great good food!" I would say "good good food." You can visit for any meal of the day and my latest was breakfast. We had a several items on the menu: the standard egg/potato/meat plate, sautéed greens with eggs, blueberry buckwheat pancakes (GF), and a house made strawberry scone. The breakfast plate wasn't special in anyway, but the greens, pancakes and scone were ample and very good. We had leftovers, which was nice since our breakfast bill with coffee came to $85 before tip. Are there more exciting places to eat on the island? Depending on the day/time/year, yes. But who is always going to be there for you? That's right, this place. read more

We celebrated Fathers Day at the Hardware Store Restuarant on Vashon Island right smack in the middle of all the action on the main street through town. The restaurant was packed Sunday at noon so we chose to eat in a new addition to this long established location, its adjacent (part of the same property) called "The Yard". evidently this addition is very recent and we heard the restaurant was under new management as well. Five of us arrived at noon, the Yard had just opened. Its a cozy outdoor full bar that looks like its been there for years, there's a retractable roof for rain days. We heard they have had live music here and more is planned for the summer! We were presented with a bar menu and a sample of a blended "boozy" Pina colada which was excellent. The theme is BBQ and a large smoker is in full view smoking away with pork shoulder, the scents were intoxicating. Paul was running the bar and was attentive and friendly also serving our food. The menu is an enticing eclectic mix of delicious options, we basically ordered one of everything, it was ALL fantastic. The chef obviously knows what he's doing. We had the Brisket sandwich, the pulled pork sandwich with a warm lovely bun that held together perfectly, both were bursting with smoky flavor. At our table we tried the corn salad (fab) there was beautifully prepared rockfish tostada, ceviche's, gourmet tots and more. Every dish was scrumptious and beautifully presented. We ate everything in site and very much enjoyed the casual friendly vibe. This is a great addition for Vashon Island. Nick, the new General manager was everywhere and couldn't have been more helpful and friendly, we will be back next time on the island!! read more

We got to the island late on a Friday evening on our way to a weekend craft retreat. This was one of the only places still open with good reviews. I decided to order the fried chicken and share it with my friend since it was late, and that was a good choice. The chicken was moist and crunchy (no bones), the roasted Brussel sprouts were superb, and the mashed potatoes were fresh and creamy. The plates were fairly pricy, but I can understand that for being on a small island. The clam chowder was expensive for a small cup and was mostly liquid, but it could have been that way because that was all that was left an hour before closing. We were hoping for much better from the reviews. The service was fine and the place was fairly loud, but cozy with the candles on the tables. I might go there next year and share another meal with some friends on the way to camp. It seemed like the locals really like that place since it was very busy and everyone seemed to know each other. read more

The Hardware Store - Fried chicken meal (halved with my friend) - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

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It was more than an hour wait the day after thanksgiving around 1pm. We were starving! And our patience was rewarded. The breads were mouthwatering, the chicken on the salads was warm, and the fries were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Delicious! And, the staff was attentive and friendly! read more

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Phenomenal food, ambiance with friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommended! Vashon Breakfast read more

Another visit to the so, so THS Restaurant. My burger was ok, but my spouses fish and chips were disappointing. She said one piece of the 2 piece dinner was "nasty", either old frozen fish or way overcooked. She wasn't sure. There weren't any sides, coleslaw etc with her dinner. The service wasn't great at all. Server forgot my salad, then asked if I wanted it after main dish was served even though I'd said at the order I wanted it before the main dinner. We've been going to THS since it opened and except in the early years, it continues to disappoint. I understand the off islanders going here, it's one of the only games in town, but to spend over $100 on a crappy fish and chips and a burger, 1 wine and 1 beer, come on. I'll wait another year or two before I go back to dinner. Not in a hurry to return even being stuck on the island. I'll go the the Thriftway deli next time!!! read more

A waiter (not even the one serving our table) yelled at the guests at our table at the top of his lungs. A restaurant customer walking by even said "Wow. That was unbelievable." In all my years dining out, I've never experienced such a thing. I've never even observed or overheard a waiter shout at restaurant customers. Multiple generations of my family has been coming here for years through different owners and different chefs. Disappointing to be treated this way at one of our favorite local restaurants. read more

They fit us in without a reservation at noon on Mother's Day! Every dish we ordered was delicious and fresh and cooked to perfection. Clean, casual and comfy. read more

The Hardware Store - Smoked Salmon Crostini - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Can't say enough good things about this place. So many delicious food options that are safe for celiacs (we're talking gluten free buttermilk fried chicken, made in a separate frier!) Yummy drinks, beautiful outside dining options, and the warmest/most personable service. What more could one ask for? Only stayed on the island for two days, this was the first place we ate, and the last. Both times were equally lovely! Highly highly recommend, especially if you're gluten free. read more

If I could give it no stars I would. It was incredibly loud in the building and the hospitality was horrible. We waited there for at least 10 minutes with people standing at the front desk and not saying a word to us. When we were sat down the menu was very limited. I had ordered the buttermilk pancakes while my grandma ordered a hamburger with fries. When we got our food the pancakes were in an unhealthy portion size that was impossible to eat. The outside of the pancake was burnt while the inside was mushy and under cooked. My grandmothers fries were semi cold and seemed frozen not fresh. The burger was sloppy as well. All in all unless you want an unpleasant experience I would not recommend coming here. Even the flies wanted to get out of the building. To sum it up it was a loud place to be with not great food. read more

The Hardware Store - Buttermilk Pancakes - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

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Food was amazing! The fried chicken salad is excellent!!! Colleen is an excellent server and had us laughing the whole meal. She's super memorable ! Go enjoy a meal here- so great. read more

Made a reservation on Easter easily for brunch. Food and drink was great, service was excellent. read more

The Hardware Store - Easter Fizz - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Me and my friend came here for our 60th friendaversary and we just had an amazing time! Colby was a fantastic server. Very timely, kind and funny. Truly a joy to be served by him! The ambiance was unimaginable. We will be coming back very soon!! read more

The interior of place looks fancy. However, we took to go die to covid. The adjucent tables were occupied. There was no social distancing. The staff wrote masks and was polite. The chicken burger was ok. Nothing great, nothing bad. The salad was also Ok. The croutons are excellent. But that does not justify the price. The quantity was just sufficient. Not worth the price. read more

Started off by having to wait 10 minutes even though it was past lunch, there were 4 booths open, and nobody else waiting to be seated. Obviously not a huge deal, but worth mentioning. The service was good and the restaurant is clean, but the food was decent at best with extremely undersized portions. Overpriced to say the least. Spent $60 on a lunch for two and we both left hungry. THS has always been inconsistent with portion size from day to day, but to portray a slider as an entree burger is ridiculous. If you order a large bowl of soup, expect to receive a cup size (see attached pic). I used to frequent this place, but after sub par experiences over a year ago I swore I wouldn't go back. I was hopeful that things might have changed, but unfortunately they haven't. I won't make the same mistake again. I held off posting this review because I try to be understanding of local businesses during these challenging times, but I left there feeling like I had $40 stolen from me. It's really unfortunate, because with better QC this place could really be great. read more

The Hardware Store - $11 "bowl" of soup - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Amazing for what you'd walk in expecting. Diner feel and way better food than that. Great service and seriously good food. So stuffed. read more

The Hardware Store - Sooo good. My gawd. Great place to have delicious filling food. - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Overpriced and very basic food. I'm sure it's a tourist spot, but I wouldn't pay what we paid for the quality of the food. Chicken was super dry and fries were soggy. Clam chowder is OK, nothing great. The service was pretty slow and we came after a lunch rush. If you're visiting, there might be some other better options in the area. read more

Stopped in for lunch with wife and friend on a Saturday afternoon.  We were hungry that always make food taste better. Wife had fish n chips, friend and I both had the cod fish sandwich. Love a good fish sandwich. They were excellent. Fish was fresh and perfectly cooked. Wife said the same for her fish. It was served on a soft bun, which I prefer and enjoyed. The restaurant was busy and they had people spread out.  Staff was super friendly.  Interesting decor, had some cool art displayed in the back room and hallway. Street parking only. There's a parking lot up the alley way behind the restaurant, that is easy walking distance away. read more

The Hardware Store - Cod fish sandwich - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

Food was good. Servicer was nice. A little pricey for what you get. the inside is nice ambiance.

An hour before "closing" we were told they couldn't serve us. I guess we will take our money elsewhere.

This place used to BLOW. But thankfully they've cleaned up their act recently for the better. But man, back in covid times, ordering takeout from this place was rolling the dice on if they were gonna burn your burger to a black crisp or not. Horrendous. Nowadays they've improved their food quality and presentation by leaps and bounds. Pricey yes, but worth it in my opinion. This restaurant also has a special place in my heart for the kids slider burgers they used to make when I was younger which are sadly no longer with us. The atmosphere is seriously great too! The wood colors in contrast to the walls combined with the tastefully dim candle lighting, the open kitchen and of course the BIG CLOCK! I love the nostalgia I get every time I walk in from all my times here back then. 4 stars for nostalgia and food quality but not 5 because I can never forgive how they absolutely murdered my take out back then! 2020-21 were the dark ages for this place and I'm so glad they returned to form! read more

Some great donuts and salads. Fun place with lots of great atmosphere. The server and bar tender were excellent. I would like to see more seafood options. read more

How I heard of this place: On our first overnight visit to the Island to visit some old friends, we were introduced to their go-to brunch spot. And here we are! Type of cuisine: "Not just any restaurant, but one that would serve 'great good food', perfectly prepared and gracefully presented, the ingredients locally-sourced, organic and all-natural, hormone-free, and in many cases gluten-free -- and would do so from breakfast through dinner, seven days a week." Ambiance: "...a community gathering place that embodied the unique spirit and character of the island and the people of Vashon -- relaxed, informal, welcoming, caring....The Hardware Store is a place where regulars are embraced and strangers become friends, a place for friends to visit together, for milestones to be celebrated, and for all customers to feel at home." What I ordered: Signature Omelet's ($12 each) for each of the three of us, we all enjoyed the Havarti, bacon, spinach and basil pesto stuffed omelet with signature potatoes and selection of toast. Two drip coffees, one each for my dining companions, and a special treat for me, a Mocha ($4.50) to warm up my insides on this chilly morning. For our little one, we were pleased to see a mini selection of Kid Sized Breakfasts, each priced at $5.50. Our little gourmand selected pancakes and bacon, his breakfast of champions. What I loved: The creamy, dark chocolatey mocha hit the spot right off! The pesto stuffed eggs, with crispy bacon and gooey Havarti truly made for a perfect first meal of our day. Why I loved it: A fun, vibrant, neighborhood joint, bustling as everyone on the island - or so it seemed - was ready to meet and greet their neighbors over a cuppa java and hot breakfast. The good food was a lovely bonus! Cost: Average ($10 - $14 per entree) read more

The Hardware Store - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

When looking up places to eat on Vashon Island, this place kept popping up. I did not make reservations so when we got there on a Saturday morning, there was a 30 minute wait. This place was popping with tourists and locals. It seemed to be a popular breakfast, brunch, and lunch place. There are tons of items on the menu to choose from. We ordered the clam chowder, a burger, and a salad with chicken breast on top. The clam chowder was my favorite. Nothing special about it but it was like your usual comforting creamy clam chowder a lot of places serve with lots of hearty ingredients. The chunks of potatoes particularly stood out. The burger was giant and came with shoe string fries. It was cooked just like I ordered and had a ton of fries on the side. Overall this is a nice casual place to grab a bite to eat. The menu caters to everyone and you will find something to eat from the list of options. read more

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Walked in maybe 10 minutes before lunch ended and they wouldn't serve us even though there were numerous empty tables. The rating is honest, for non accommodating customer service. The food smelled great but we had an awesome meal a few doors down the street. To be clear, the hostess was not rude, but clearly did not accommodate our needs. And thats the way it was. read more

My girlfriend and I went here on our weekend getaway, anticipating great food after reviewing the menu. Instead, we were met with an overpriced brunch buffet that included a 20% "brunch gratuity" for no service and a lackluster brunch selection. read more

Service and food were fantastic! Had the focaccia bread which was quite flavorful. Then had the crab cakes which were delightful. They came with a red pepper cilantro aioli with some arugula. They were cooked perfectly and full of lump crab. Lastly, we each had fried chicken. Had the fried chicken basket and my partner had the friend chicken plate. The chicken had a great crunch and was tender. Our server was sweet and friendly. Overall a great experience and would definitely return. Ended up returning twice! Had the crab cakes again burrata. Had the steak and frites also. Steak was rather dry and tough. Other than that, will continue to go when on the island. read more

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Came to this place for breakfast and liked their ambience and food. Ordered the Thai Chilly Chicken sandwich and Vashon Island Breakfast (yup, that's what it's called) and tge sandwich clearly won! read more

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Admittedly, I am not fluent in review writing, I'd rather give the waiter/waitress a compliment, but my family tells me I go out enough that I should be sharing my experiences! The Hardware Store is one of my favorite places to visit when i'm on Vashon, it's almost like 'coming home' the people are always friendly, and when it's just me dining alone or with a friend, it's easy to walk in, there's a table by their fireplace I love to sit at, I can read while I wait for my food, and enjoy a glass of wine that is extremely reasonably priced, I have a regular server, Christopher, who is a complete treasure!! always friendly, remembers the wine I drink, and has it on the table as I sit down, (that is service!) and usually guides me to whatever epicurean delight I will partake in, the entire experience is familial, and I love it! The menu is constantly evolving, I know they have gone through several Head Chefs, and it has not seemed to cause a hiccup to the restaurant at all, I love the fried chicken salad, it's regular selection of mine, the chicken breast is boneless, and is big enough for me to take part of it home with me! this past week, I was told about their King Salmon, it was a special for the evening, and of course worth trying something new, sweet potatoes, and asparagus, and such a perfect piece of fish, I don't recall what sauce was accompanying the fish, but it had ginger and white wine in it and it blended so well with everything on the plate, I couldn't have asked for a better entree! lately they have had this wonderful tasting menu, with all sorts of enticing appetizers, I will definitely be back to try some of these this summer!If anyone is considering coming to Vashon, you should make a point to stop in for dinner at the Hardware Store, I know I will ;) read more

I went here with my family during Mother's Day weekend and forgot to review. We forgot to make a reservation but got in within the hour. First of all our server was amazing and nothing was too much trouble for her (long blonde hair). We loved the salads and truffle fries and the desserts were amazing. Worth a day trip to the island! read more

I'm here to rate the lemonade. It's good. Good balance of sweet and tart. I think there might be some agave in there too, which makes it super yummy. read more

We were staying in Vashon for a wedding and our Air BNB hosts suggested we come to this spot for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner. So glad we did! We had five people in our party and the wait was only 20-30 minutes so we shopped around while we waiting. The restaurant was clean, super cute and full of character, and our booth was so comfortable. I liked the higher ceilings, local art... Everything was very fairly priced and the food was *excellent*. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered - a grain salad, fish and chips, house salad, sweet potato fries, burgers, a breakfast meal, coffee, etc. Service was good, not great. Our server was busy and not very attentive to us/ seemed annoyed when we were ordering and would add other things to the order. Couldn't find her to flag her down, so got more tartar sauce/an extra fork on our own. Not a big deal, but that's why the 4 stars. I wish we could have come back to eat there again, overall it was a good experience and the food was great! read more

We used to love visiting The Hardware Store! We visited twice a week if not more and it was wonderful. But, yuck! $20 for frozen fish? Their burger used to be AMAZING but now they serve frozen patties for $16!?! It was fun to have a night out with good food before. Now it's a meal of mediocrity and a dinner bill that fills you with regret. read more

Good food. Customers shouldn't have to sit across from a door that must stay open. No one wants to freeze and have cold air blown on them while sitting inside a restaurant. We also didn't expect to have waiter without provocation yell at us. 20 year customer that will not be returning, read more

Cool place and a major jewel of Vashon for sure. They don't play up the hardware store theme as much as I had expected or hoped. We were attending a event later so had a number of appetizers and they turned out to be meal sized and all quite good. read more

Delicious Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Calamari and Wedge Salads! Pot de Crème to go-even allowed us to take serving plates home for dessert as we were too full for it after appetizers and dinner! Robin was an excellent server-knew the menu and was fun to boot! read more

Great food and COLEEN was a super waitress Will definitely come here again... visiting from California. read more

My friend and I came here for lunch and can't say we'd be back. The moment we stepped inside we felt uneasy about the place. When we walked in we assumed that we needed to wait to be seated, so as we were looking around for staff, but the three employees who spotted us from different areas of the restaurant never came up to us, and just went along with whatever they were doing. With that said, we just assumed that we seat ourselves and walked over to a nearby table because we were standing in front of the restaurant longer than should've been. So as we were seating ourselves, of course an employee comes over and my friend asks if we're allowed to sit here because no one came up to us and the server says, "We're supposed to seat you, but that's fine." She gave us our menus and placed two water glasses at the table and quickly left, as our server came to take over. For food my friend ordered the House Signature Burger and I ordered the Fish Tacos with Fries. Once our food arrived our server asked if we needed anything else and at the time we didn't. That was the last time we saw her until we had to track her down for the check. And the food was not good. My friend's burger was overcooked, bland and she did not taste any garlic aioli as the menu described. Unfortunately, I had a similar experience with my fish tacos as they were super bland, even with the crema on them. It tasted like the fish and the batter weren't seasoned at all and the tortillas were more on the stale side, as they didn't seem to be warmed up. We both agreed that we were glad we had our fries to fill us up, as they were decent, fortunately. I would've ordered another beer had our server checked in with us, or asked for a refill on water, or asked for an aioli for the fries, etc...but we decided to jet outta this place as soon as we were finished and check out what more of the island offered. Every Google search and trip advisory will tell you to eat here for its historic charm and all-American food, but I wouldn't recommend it. Unfriendly service and bland food. read more

The Hardware Store - Signature House Burger - New American Near Me - Vashon, Washington

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Grew up on Vashon and very much remember when this was an actual hardware store (Today's special, so is tomorrow). And then it became the restaurant. There are only a few options for breakfast on the island. This has generally been the hot spot for islanders and tourists alike. I have generally been pretty favorable of the place. Enjoy the open space, atmosphere, service and certainly the food. However, I returned this morning with my folks after a years away, and I have to say I was somewhat disappointed. We got there right at 9 when they opened, and the music was wayyyy too loud -- I couldn't even carry on a conversation with my parents let alone concentrate on anything else. They did finally turn it down a bit, but it was still a distraction. We generally felt rushed, even though it didn't seem to be very busy. The food was pretty much the only part I did enjoy throughout the hour we were there. I almost always get the Vashon Breakfast, and I wasn't disappointed with it this time. As I was just finishing my last bite, the hostess quickly grabbed my plate in haste, as my dad was still finishing his meal. Maybe she's new and just didn't really know to give us a little more time. I was looking forward to giving this place a try again after some time away, but I doubt I or we'll be back anytime soon, if ever. Sporty's a few doors down has always been a good backup and will most likely get more of our business in the future. read more

This was an awful experience...we ordered breakfast and asked for a side of crispy , and asked for our potatoes to be crispy we received very floppy bacon. We had a an egg over easy and it was clear. We asked for it to be cooked a little more and it was cooked hard hard and we asked for no potatoes and it came back with potatoes. The biscuits and gravy came with very little gravy. The service was mediocre. I will not be returning read more