The House of William & Merry

Name: The House of William & Merry
Address: 1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE, United States, 19707
Telephone: (302) 234-2255
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (2360)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighborhood gem

The House of William and Merry serves contemporary American cuisine prepared from the freshest seasonal ingredients procured from local farms, providing casual fine dining at a reasonable price. Chef-owned by the husband and wife team, Merry Catanuto and William Hoffman, who live on the property, the restaurant is a remodeled farmhouse on the edge of central Hockessin. Dine in a comfortable home atmosphere in one of the two dining rooms, the porch, or the bar. When you arrive, you can see right into the all new, modern kitchen. Full bar service is available including wines by the glass, microbrews on tap, and specialty drinks. Or, take a walk around back to see the herb and vegetable gardens.

Tuesday through Saturday we serve lunch and dinner. On Sunday, we serve brunch followed by a prix fix supper in the evening.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(302) 234-2255
Website
http://www.williamandmerry.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
William Hoffman

Location
1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
Neighborhood
Hockessin
Cross street
Valley Road
Parking details
Additional parking is available at Swift Park if the lot is full.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

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Best Overall
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Best Food
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Contemporary American
Delaware
Best Overall
Delaware
Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
Delaware
Best Value
Delaware
Innovative
Delaware
Great for fine wines
Delaware
Good for special occasions

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The House of William & Merry offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "innovative, delicious food." Diners praise the "creative, seasonal menu" and "beautiful presentation." It's celebrated as a "special occasion restaurant" with a "cozy atmosphere" and "attentive staff." A true "gem" in Delaware's dining scene.

2,360 Reviews

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Elaine
Philadelphia County17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server Madi was outstanding. The food was amazing! We had the seared octopus and it melted in your mouth with a delicious sauce to complement.
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BarbaraD
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another absolutely outstanding meal prepared by Chef William and team. We have eaten here many times, but the latest Rockfish is to die for. Get there before it's gone!
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Patti VIP
London6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an amazing dining experience and a great serving staff!
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Barbara
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wine list while not vast, selection was good and prices reasonable. Presentation and taste of food was excellent.
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carrie VIP
Philadelphia County26 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a treat to dine at William and Merry. It never disappoints as the staff is always so friendly and inviting. It starts with the greeting at the door and ends with the exit following the meal. The service is excellent and the food top notch. Not only the taste but the presentation is lovely. The lighting is cozy and the seating comfortable. We will continue to support William and Merry as long as they are in business. And I hope that is a long time!
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Hollis VIP
Philadelphia County15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Yet another delicious meal and excellent hospitality at The House of William & Merry! This is a go-to special occasion restaurant. The menu is ever-changing so it's hard to recommend our dishes, though the Korean-fried quail appetizer was OUTSTANDING and worth a permanent place on the menu! We love the chef's creativity and the entire staff vibe. Another great night here!
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Shelly
Philadelphia County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was extremely fresh and delicious. The service was outstanding as well!
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Sally
Nebraska6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the meal- food was well prepared. Service very good. Rather loud and a bit pricey.
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J
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Memorable. Creative and filling the food was exceptional as was service & overall experience. You cannot go wrong unless you don’t want to spend a lot of money. It is expensive but worth it if you enjoy good food and a dining experience.
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chris VIP
Philadelphia County15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing. The way They Keep the menu changed up is fun. They always do some flavors that make you go Umm what , just Like smoked grapes and so many more..
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The House of William & Merry is rated 4.9 stars by 2360 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

Additional information

Cross street
Valley Road
Neighborhood
Hockessin
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Additional parking is available at Swift Park if the lot is full.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
William Hoffman
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.williamandmerry.com/
Phone number
(302) 234-2255

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