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Back Burner Restaurant, Hockessin, DE

Back Burner Restaurant

4.7 (1683)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE 19707

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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

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

What 1,683 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

  • Delaware

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Back Burner Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service," featuring standout dishes like the crabcake and shrimp Lejon. The casual yet welcoming atmosphere is perfect for celebrations. Attentive staff, including standout servers like Patrick and Diana, ensure a memorable experience. "Highly recommended" for its quality and consistency.
1,683 Reviews
  1. James

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve enjoyed dining at Back Burner in the past but this time did not measure up to prior visits.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    Philadelphia County59 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there to celebrate a birthday. The deciding factor of choosing this restaurant was that it was prime rib night. well after we ordered we were told there was no more prime rib. We needed to find something else to order . This was a disappointment for the birthday guy.

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  3. Richard VIP

    Philadelphia County47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dino our waiter was excellent. Very impressed. Food was great as were the oysters we had as an appetizer. Keeps getting better and better.

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  4. Erich Komdat VIP

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great food and service and reasonable price. highly recommend.

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  5. Julie

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise. We came to Delaware for our daughters UD graduation and went here for lunch, about a 20 min drive from campus. The food choices were unique, and all three of our entrées were delicious. We had mozzarella with peaches and tomatoes for an appetizer. Our entrées were a crabcake sandwich, shrimp and grits and chicken salad sandwich on brioche with homemade potato chips. Dessert was a slice of Almond Joy cheesecake and a root beer float. Our server was pleasant and professional. It had a more casual feel, not a very fancy place but a welcoming atmosphere. When we walked in, the staff members congratulated my daughter as she was in her graduation gown as did our server which was very kind and added to our celebration. Great experience!

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  6. Jill

    Philadelphia County7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food, as always, was great. Our waiter was overly attentive. From walking in the door to leaving, less than 1 hour. Restaurants was comfortably full but there were open tables in both “rooms”. Our entrees arrived before we had half finished our salads. We would have enjoyed a more leisurely time for a nice, and not inexpensive meal.

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  7. Rosemary

    Philadelphia County8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was wonderful. One of the only places I like to get a great Filet Mignon! Our server Patrick was absolutely awesome!!

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  8. Lori

    New York City39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely lunch here today! The food was exceptional and our waiter was wonderful.

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  9. Wendy VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for burger night with the wife and family. Food was outstanding definitely coming back. Our server Patrick was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive the whole time and made our evening even better! Thank you!

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  10. CherylM

    Philadelphia County9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    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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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 1683 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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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