The House of William & Merry

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   JeffG

   New York Area

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Simply put, The House of Willam & Merry is a fantastic restaurant. The food, service and atmosphere have been superb during every visit. We come to the area often to visit our daughter at school (that’s what we tell her), but it is actually to enjoy dinner here! Every dish, from appetizer to dessert has always exceeded our expectations. Javier, absolutely the best waitperson ever, makes you feel at home (Chet does too!). In terms of food recommendations … everything. You can’t miss. We’re already planning our next visit.
   

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   Kalorama

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Food was delicious. The scallops may be the best dish I have enjoyed in a while. Very loud but sound attenuation is probably not possible — and I came for the food not the conversation — decor is pleasant and the atmosphere is casual. Quite nice but for the noise.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Again didn’t disappoint. Yes only 4star for value because well They are pricey but Not holding me back from coming again cuz it’s just amazing it’s more of a heads up for others that are afraid of a bill then again we don’t usually Hold Back on anything so I’ll pay it every time. Ty for another good dinner and the little bite/treat For our anniversary.
   

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   TomM

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience2

   When my wife and I eat out, it's as much for entertainment as eating. It was our 49th anniversary, so entertainment value was important. We enjoyed our visit, but it could have been better. Some comments: Expensive! $48 for one entree! Drinks were served quickly. I had The Loma, a mixture of Pusser's rum, raspberry puree, agave, and more. It was very bland. I could not detect any specific flavors. I expected some sweetness. There was none. For appetizer, my wife ordered the cheese board. It was GREAT, with a good selection and quantity of items. It was big enough for two. I am disappointed that neither the menu nor the waiter mentioned that this could be for two. We may have order just the cheese board, though then I would have missed the WONDERFUL onion soup. I would have preferred a bit more salt in the soup, but there was no salt on the table. I was too lazy to ask the waiter for salt. My only complaint about the appetizers was that they arrived too quickly, giving us little time to savor the entertainment factor. I was concerned the entrees might arrive too quickly, but they didn't. We both ordered the duck breast entree. My wife's was done to perfection. Mine was way over-cooked. I didn't recognize this (except that it took some effort to cut it) until the party at the next table left, letting lots of window light in. That revealed that the duck was medium well! There was no hint of pink. The rest of the dish (sauce, peas, etc.) was excellent. We especially enjoyed the dirty rice. Lighting was poor at the table surface. Had it been brighter, I may have recognized the over-cooked duck sooner. I had the Passion dessert. It was EXCELLENT. One last comment: The waiter described the blueberry/bourbon item on the cheese board as "compost," instead of "compote." I've never eaten compost. To their credit, my cocktail and entree were removed from our bill. But we would've enjoyed the evening been better if that had not been necessary.
   

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   RichardS

   Philadelphia

   40 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Server was excellent. Food was exceptional. Will go again.
   

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   ThomasD

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   William and Merry never fail to provide a culinary experience. From the moment you walk in you are treated like family, but with the upmost professionalism. We sat at the bar, where Kim took amazing care of us. She made excellent recommendations both for drinks and food. It was a special occasion for us and they treated us to a few of their chocolates! If you want a dining experience go!
   

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   MDVisitors

   Baltimore

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 18, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Great food. Upstairs was kinda plain but the food made up for it. The gnocchi was great.
   

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   David

   Philadelphia

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

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   Outstanding I’m all respects. We enjoyed to delicious fish entrees. Food and service was excellent. Just what we wanted to celebrate a special occasion.
   

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   Sooty

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My wife and I for our wedding anniversary. Perfect choice. Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable service - excellent food and wine in a relaxing environment.
   

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    NigelH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 9, 2023

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    Experienced staff, coupled with well presented, executing food, in a very pleasant setting.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great as usual! One of our favorite places. Great service.
    

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    Lionel

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A couple friends joined us for a wonderful dinner at HW&M. Asparagus soup and scallops apps were delicious, as were the duck, special tile fish and crispy steak entrees. Another great experience at one of our favorite DE restaurants.
    

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    DAG1

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and great service. Everything was delicious
    

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    WendyD

    Atlantic City

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Another wonderful dining experience. Always artistic and tasty food!
    

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    Deede

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent place to celebrate a big birthday! Food was delicious.
    

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    PatrickB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent as always. A relatively hidden gem! The staff and food are outstanding.
    

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    Daniel19901

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The community, location, and the experience was so inviting. This is a place I would take anyone to. I was thankful to find this gem in DE. It will be a place I will recommend to anyone I met in the DE area.
    

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    karlom

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Spent anniversary dinner there and the service was excellent and very accommodating. Food was superb and would highly recommend the hamachi appetizer along with the tile fish that were the specials for the night. Would definitely go back over and over again!
    

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    DoloresP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    A very pleasant venue for dinner. The food was outstanding however there were fewer entree selections than I would have liked. The food was plated beautifully and presented with savior faire. Each entree seemed to be prepared to order so plan for a leisurely meal. The wines were reasonably priced and served by our very competent, knowledgeable waiter. All in all we had a delightful evening at The House of William & Merry.
    

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was lovely. The food is wonderful. My only complaint was it got a little noisy in there.
    

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    StephanieR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We were here for our 28th anniversary, and it did not disappoint. We started dinner with the Spanish Octopus……very good, highly recommend. For dinner, I had the Halibut, my husband had the Crab Mezzaluna. One of, if not the BEST Halibut dish I have ever had, and my husband’s Crab Mezzaluna was outstanding as well. We finished the meal with their Chessecake w/fig gel. This is one of the best meals I have had in a long time. Every dish from app to desert was excellent.
    

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    lisa57

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service!! Two disappointments; first, all other tables received an amuse-buche, but we were not brought any, and second, any party over 4 people, prepare to eat at 5:00.
    

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    Slack

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    We always enjoy William and Merry, I may be too hard on the stars that I assigned but it's the food that takes us back time after time.
    

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    KevinM

    Western Samoa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Do not eat here unless you want some of the most delicious food you’ve ever experienced. I kept reminding myself that I was in Hockessin, Delaware, and not New York City or San Francisco or Tokyo. I have traveled globally, and this by far was one of the best meals I have ever had. Creative, artful, delicious. You will not be disappointed.
    

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    Thesi

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing. The service was great. It is always a pleasure to dine at The House of William and Merry!
    

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    KPMatters

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Beautifully prepared food - complex flavors and artistic presentation. Highly recommend.
    

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    RichardL

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is outstanding and service attentive, but not obtrusive
    

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    debl

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    So happy to have such a wonderful restaurant in Delaware!
    

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    RogerR

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1

    Very noisy bar patrons; their voices carried into all the downstairs dining area throughout our meal. Next time will request upstairs table or if not available choose not to dine here.
    

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    Lacolora

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s always a great experience at the House! Our favorite place.
    

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    Patrick

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Chef Bill never disappoints. Despite a small menu, everything is so delicious. Without question, the pork tenderloin is the best pork I’ve ever had in my life. Wish the cocktail list was bigger…
    

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32. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very accommodating to my gluten-free allergy. Food was excellent. We will go back again and again
    

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    FrequentTrav

    Los Angeles

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We have passed this place many times and decided last night to give it a try. It was a total wow! The food was outstanding as we their drinks. The chocolate dessert was pure decadence. Highly recommend.
    

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    SteveB

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Simply amazing food and service in every aspect of our meal!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My husband and I went last night and it was wonderful! Our server was amazing and knowledgeable. The food was fresh and the perfect amount. We will definitely be back! It was one of the best cheese boards we have had and my scallops were to die for!
    

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    MJKeith

    Tampa

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was impeccable and the service outstanding.
    

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    JeffT

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    From the appetizer through the main course and dessert, the entire meal was absolutely outstanding.
    

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    TerryM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was delicious- well prepared and restaurant is clean andnwell maintained.
    

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    Mhbsrm

    Atlantic City

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    William and Merry is an excellent restaurant! The service is always super and the variety of unique dishes makes it a new experience every time. The food is absolutely delicious!
    

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    JeffG

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food, service and ambiance are amazing … all in a great way. One member of our party had the rockfish entree and said it was the best meal she ever had, anywhere in the world. All the other entrees and desserts were fantastic, too! The entire team is great with Javier not only being a server, but a provider of extraordinary food and beverage knowledge. In all a great place to relax, dine and enjoy one of the best restaurants anywhere.
    

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