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Back Burner Restaurant, Hockessin, DE

Back Burner Restaurant

4.5
4.5
1621 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Over 40 years of Operation & Voted Best of Delaware several years in a row, our kitchen offers seasonal selections of contemporary American cuisine, interlaced with Italian and French influences that will please all who visit! Being located in historic Hockessin, DE, our cozy restaurant will make you feel right at home.; Whether you sit at the bar, in our fireplace room, or with a view of the kitchen!

• Our Signature dishes include:
- Pumpkin Mushroom Soup
- Shrimp Léjon
- Kennett Square Stuffed Mushrooms
- House-made Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
- Fresh Fish
- Featured Game
- Featured Steaks

• The Back Burner is the perfect choice for celebrating all occasions. We offer passion, perfection, and unsurpassed quality in everything we do.
Our private Fire Place Room can accommodate groups from 15-28 people.

• Featuring Nightly Specials & Daily Happy Hour!
Call For Larger Groups

• For additional info, please contact our Dining Room Manager at 302-239-2314 or email: event@backburner.com

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (302) 239-2314
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Contact The Back Burner To Go for your catering needs at 302-239-2732.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties may enjoy our Fireplace Room, which can accommodate up to 25 guests in an easily accessible and cozy setting. Menu options are available for lunch and dinner.Please contact us at 302-239-2314 to learn more, or email us at events@backburner.comRemember to book your holiday parties early!
  • Neighborhood
    Hockessin
  • Cross street
    Old Lancaster Pike
  • Parking details
    The Back Burner offers a large private lot for your convenience. Please note that the parking lot is a one-way design, which circles around "Jennifer's Bridal" gown shop and leads back to Old Lancaster Pike.
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop at Yorklyn Road/ Lancaster Pike
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Back Burner Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent" food and "efficient" service. Known for its warm ambiance and standout dishes like the pumpkin mushroom soup and seafood entrees, it consistently pleases guests. The restaurant is a "favorite spot" for gatherings, with attentive staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

1,621 Reviews
  1. E T

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We were promised a certain table in one room we asked for, but they told us...sorry we did not see what we promised...can we seat you somewhere else? Then once seated, we were waiting 20 + min to get a server to talk to use... very delayed attention from servers. They seemed confused as to who was supposed to serve us. At the serving time, we got a wrong salad dish...and the main came, when we asked the server among two identical main dishes which one was which (had asked one for well done), she threw the plates in front of us saying they are all the same,...Never before such rude experience...

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  2. linda

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve been going to Back Burner for years and the food has gone down hill. Salads are great and shrimp lejon appetizer was good but dinner was just ok. Service was terrible. Waited 25 minutes for waiter to come to our table just for a drink order. I think the restaurant is just short staffed.

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  3. Paul

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    crab cakes were popular at our table, as was the pumpkin mushroom soup. I enjoyed the Duroc pork chop and (very creamy) mac and cheese. Special desert (whiskey/apple bread pudding) was plenty to share and delicious with ice cream and topping. a friend enjoyed a martini with his shrimp and scallop risotto. Conversation is possible here because the restaurant is quiet enough. Our server was experienced and knew the menu well. Service was excellent. No complaints at all.

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  4. Karen

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our book group of 12 women had our annual holiday luncheon here and the service was fantastic. Our waitress, Janet, did a great job attending to all our needs. She didn’t rush us and gave plenty of time to socialize and open presents. We were in the back room with the fireplace and the ambience of the area was very cozy and spacious. The food was very good and was served promptly and at the appropriate temperature. Highly recommend!!!!

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  5. Jo

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been enjoyng the Back Burner for 23 years ever since we moved to Hockessing. Nothing better!!!!

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  6. Richard

    Philadelphia

    84 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    84 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It had been yrs since our last visit, but our next will be SOON. Service was attentive and friendly, and our crab cakes and NE clam chowder were excellent. A wonderful lunch.

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  7. Pattie

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious. We all enjoyed our meal!

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  8. Greg

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a great dinner! All the food was amazing plus it was surf and turf Monday! We loved the Oysters Rockefeller and Shrimp Lejohn appetizers. We had the special plus the short rib and pork chop (highly recommended). Dessert was chocolate torte (but salty they ran out of the featured chocolate cake) and cheesecake. Nothing was left on any plate!

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  9. Roger& Robin

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their lunches! 2 had the Portabella Burger, 1 Crab Cake Sandwich and 1 Chicken Salad Sandwich with a cup of Pumpkin Mushroom Soup. We’ll be back again!

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  10. Bob

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb experience at back burner as always. This place is a hidden gem. Food was outstanding. I got the short rib and my wife got the shrimp and scallops. 10/10. Patrick our server was amazing and went above and beyond on everything to make our night out one to remember. Definitely best service i’ve had in quite some time! We will be back for sure.

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FAQs

Back Burner Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (302) 239-2314.

Back Burner Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Back Burner Restaurant

425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE 19707

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Old Lancaster Pike
  • Neighborhood
    Hockessin
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The Back Burner offers a large private lot for your convenience. Please note that the parking lot is a one-way design, which circles around "Jennifer's Bridal" gown shop and leads back to Old Lancaster Pike.
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop at Yorklyn Road/ Lancaster Pike
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (302) 239-2314
  • Catering
    Contact The Back Burner To Go for your catering needs at 302-239-2732.
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties may enjoy our Fireplace Room, which can accommodate up to 25 guests in an easily accessible and cozy setting. Menu options are available for lunch and dinner.Please contact us at 302-239-2314 to learn more, or email us at events@backburner.comRemember to book your holiday parties early!
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