Ravi Singh
Google
I really wanted to like Wilson Hardware given its location and the buzz around it, but unfortunately, my experience fell flat across the board.
Starting with the drinks — pretty underwhelming. I tried a couple of their cocktails, and both tasted like they were pre-mixed or just lazily thrown together. No balance, no creativity. You expect more from a place that markets itself as a trendy bar and restaurant. The flavor profiles were either too sweet or totally bland. Honestly, I've had better cocktails at much smaller, less-hyped places. They weren’t terrible, just very average… and forgettable.
The food was another miss. I tried a few of their small plates and a main entrée, and everything was just… meh. Nothing was outright bad, but nothing was memorable either. For the price point, the execution felt very phoned-in — like they’re relying more on the ambiance than the actual quality of the menu. The flavors didn’t pop, plating was basic, and overall it lacked the kind of attention to detail that makes you want to come back.
As for the atmosphere, it was okay. The décor is nice and somewhat modern-industrial, which seems to be the vibe they’re going for. It does feel like they’re trying to be both a bar and a restaurant, and they kind of land somewhere in the middle — not quite succeeding at either. The music was loud but not unbearable, and the crowd leaned more toward the bar-hopping scene, even on a weekday. Not necessarily a bad thing, but it doesn’t make for a very relaxed or intimate dinner setting if that’s what you’re after.
Service was… fine. Staff was courteous but not very engaged. I didn’t get the sense that anyone was particularly interested in providing a great experience — more like just going through the motions. It wasn’t slow, but it also wasn’t warm or attentive. No one checked back on drinks or food unless flagged down, and that kind of set the tone for the whole night.
Overall, I wouldn’t say Wilson Hardware is bad, but there was nothing — absolutely nothing — that stood out in a positive way. If you’re looking for a place to grab a drink with a group and don’t care much about quality, it might work for that. But if you’re expecting a food-forward experience, great cocktails, or standout service, there are far better options nearby. It just feels like this place is coasting on aesthetics and location rather than actually delivering a compelling dining or drinking experience.
Verdict: Not worth going out of your way for. Plenty of better spots around.