LOCAL FARMS FILL OUR PLATES
Stoneburner embodies the nearby Farmer's Market atop each plate through the stone oven cooking, housemade pasta, and bushels of local farm goods.
THE TEAM
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Jason Stoneburner
CHEF
Jason Stoneburner’s cuisine and handmade pasta are the restaurant's bridge to the Pacific Northwest. His 25 year tenure in some of Seattle’s finer restaurants has built friendships with farmers, foragers and the fishing community that is evident on each plate. Jason is a proud supporter of the Special Olympics, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Warm Current and charities that work to educate and promote more sustainable food systems. In his free time, Jason can be found somewhere along the West Coast surfing or snowboarding.
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Jonathan Hardy
GENERAL MANAGER
Jonathan Hardy has been an integral part of the Stoneburner leadership team since the restaurant opened in June 2013. Jonathan provides mentorship to the Stoneburner’s team, enjoys creating a warm and comfortable guest experience, and optimizes business operations like a boss. His motivation is to establish a positive culture within the Stoneburner team and Ballard community. Jonathan has been in a leadership role for more than 18 years, previously working for restaurant groups in the PNW. He also brings a multicultural perspective to the table, having lived several places around the world, before moving to Seattle in 2012.
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Elisabeth Spring
DIRECTOR OF SALES & CATERING
Elisabeth joined the Stoneburner and Bastille Team full time in October 2013, creating a thriving events business for Stoneburner andThe Olympic Rooftop Pavilion, planning over 250 events per year. Elisabeth specializes in unique corporate experiences and intimate rooftop weddings. When she is not at Stoneburner, she can be found shuttling her children around the region, hosting friends in her home, and moving up the leaderboard on her Peloton.
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Jack Chou
BAR MANAGER
Jack joined the Stoneburner team in September, 2017. He heads both the Stoneburner bar program and the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion bar. Jack joined the team with over ten years experience throughout the Pacific Northwest. His cocktails complement the seasonality of Stoneburner’s ever changing menu. Jack’s favorite drinks include a well made daiquiri or an ice cold beer on a hot day. Thanks to Jack, Stoneburner continues to serve unique spirits and sips, in addition to revered classic cocktails.
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Matthew St. Onge
WINE DIRECTOR
Matthew St. Onge joined the Stoneburner team as they entered their 10th year in 2023. Since finding his place in the Seattle wine community, he has developed a deep passion for making wine accessible, exciting and fun for all guests. His fascinations in the wine world include not only amazing local offerings, but classic old-world regions around the Mediterranean. He has always been drawn to ancient winemaking techniques and the way they relate to the culture and traditions of the people that have created them through the centuries.