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Back Burner Restaurant, Hockessin, DE

Back Burner Restaurant

4.7 (1675)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE 19707

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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

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
  • 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

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What 1,675 people are saying

Back Burner Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Back Burner Restaurant consistently offers an enjoyable dining experience with "delicious" food and "excellent" service. Standout dishes include the shrimp lejon, pumpkin mushroom soup, and crab cakes. Patrons appreciate the welcoming staff and cozy atmosphere. Special nights, like Burger Night, offer great value. Despite occasional service hiccups, Back Burner remains a local favorite.

1,675 Reviews
  1. CherylM

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger night is the best deal and we always enjoy the dining experience.

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  2. Kimberly VIP

    Baltimore40 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for half price burger night. Honestly the burgers at 5 guys are better. It was dry, bun was stale and service from Ricky was awful. My daughter ordered a drink with no ice. When she ordered I even asked the waiter if he heard no ice. He brought her drink with ice. I said she did say no ice - he muttered no she didn't. Ricky I think you need to work in the back. Not even close to the service I'd expect in a nice restaurant. Even with $50 left on a gift card I won't be back anytime soon. Go to Redfire for Monday half price burger night. Hands down the winner!

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  3. Mary

    Washington DC14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Surf and turf special very good. Steak perfectly rare and crab cake with lots of lump crab. Sauce on oysters rockockefeller could have been browned under broiler. Service could have been more attentive. Appetizer dishes left on table until we had to ask to remove

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  4. Martin VIP

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Diana is always great. Both servers are great. Surf and turf a great deal and delicious

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  5. Ann VIP

    Philadelphia34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was attentive. The restaurant is nice and quiet. The food was good

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  6. Cathie

    Baltimore4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. Our waiter, Ricky H. was personable, capable and professional. Actually all the staff we interacted with were nice. Plenty of parking and the dining room was comfortable and attractive. Would definitely recommend.

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  7. Cyndi

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was delicious. Our waiter was very attentive. The atmosphere was wonderful and we de so many friends. Tuesday night is burger night and it does not disappoint.

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  8. Susannah

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. The server Dianne gave great recommendations and delivered wonderful service. Would highly recommend.

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  9. Susan VIP

    Philadelphia87 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a very nice meal with a wonderful and very patient server. She was attentive, kind and very helpful. She went out of her way to answer questions and provide us with everything we asked for. Every person was helpful and friendly. Best service we have experienced in a restaurant in a long time. Thank you.

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  10. suzanne

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely a delicious and delightful evening! Had the prime rib special...totally worth every cent!

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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 4.7 stars by 1675 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Philadelphia County
  4. Delaware
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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
  • 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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