Back Burner Restaurant

4.6

1633 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 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
Website
http://www.backburner.com/
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!

Location
425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE 19707
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

Popular dishes

Shrimp Lejon$15.00
Horseradish, bacon wrapped, tangy dill sauce
Better Cheddar$12.00
Roasted walnuts, flatbread, fig jam, pear marmalade
Charcuterie$25.00
Chef selected cheese and meats, olives, seasonal jam, flatbreads
Peach & Tomato Caprese$12.00
Heirloom tomatoes, ripe peaches, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, white balsamic drizzle
Stuffed Mushrooms$15.00
Jumbo lump crab imperial stuffed mushrooms, lemon caper cream
Fried Brussels $10.00
Lemon, parmesan, fresh herbs
Wings$14.00
Buffalo, Old Bay, Thai Chili, or BBQ

SOUPS

Pumpkin Mushroom - Cup$7.00
Crouton, crème fraiche, chive
Pumpkin Mushroom - Bowl$9.00
Crouton, crème fraiche, chive
Du Jour - Cup$7.00
Daily selection
Du Jour - Bowl$9.00
Daily selection

SALADS

*Wedge - Small$7.00
Iceberg, tomato, red onion, bacon, gorgonzola dressing
*Wedge - Large$9.00
Iceberg, tomato, red onion, bacon, gorgonzola dressing
Caesar - Small$8.00
Romaine, garlic focaccia, parmesan, anchovy dressing
Caesar - Large$10.00
Romaine, garlic focaccia, parmesan, anchovy dressing
*House Greens - Small$8.00
Gorgonzola, spiced walnuts, tomato, cranberries, balsamic
*House Greens - Large$10.00
Gorgonzola, spiced walnuts, tomato, cranberries, balsamic
*Passion Salad$15.00
Spring mix, raspberries, strawberries, mangoes, toasted almonds, goat cheese & passion fruit vinaigrette
*Poached Pear & Spinach$14.00
Tart cherries, candied walnuts, crumbled goat cheese, applewood bacon, pear & ginger vinaigrette
*Blackened Salmon & Greens$20.00
Roasted sweet potatoes with black bean & corn relish, avocado, grape tomatoes, cilantro lime dressing

ADD TO ANY SALAD OR ENTRÉE

Chicken$6.00
Petite Filet$15.00
Shrimp$8.00
*Crab Cake$20.00
Salmon$10.00

ENTREES

Pan Seared Salmon$20.00
Roasted Dijon herb rubbed salmon, baby zucchini, sunburst & patty pan squash, tropical almond jasmine rice
*Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$22.00
Goat cheese yukon mash, haricot vert, dijon caper cream
Back Burner Shrimp Scampi$19.00
Gulf shrimp, grape tomatoes, linguini, garlic scampi sauce
Mojo Chicken Bowl$16.00
Chorizo rice with quinoa, avocado, sweet peas, black bean & corn salsa, honey chipotle crema
Featured Quiche$14.00
Featured quiche, champagne vinaigrette dressed greens, potato, bacon, onion hash
*Filet Mignon $22.00
Frizzled onions, blue cheese, madeira mushroom demi-glace, roasted garlic mashed potato, grilled asparagus

ON BREAD

served with house chips and dill pickles

Portobello Burger$14.00
Portobello cap, blue cheese, sautéed spinach, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun
Crab Cake Sandwich$20.00
Jumbo lump crab, lettuce, tomato, orange tarragon tartar, brioche bun
Back Burner Chicken Salad$14.00
Roasted chicken salad, mayo, croissant
Porchetta$15.00
Sliced, slow-roasted pork loin, sharp provolone cheese, broccoli rabe, roasted peppers & onions, rosemary aioli, seeded roll
Patty Melt$15.00
½ lb. ground beef, caramelized onions, swiss & provolone cheese, creamy dijonaise, toasted marble rye bread
Steakhouse Burger$15.00
½ lb. ground beef, cooper American, frizzled onions, apple wood bacon, horseradish crema, brioche bun
Chef’s Ciabatta$14.00
Blackened chicken breast, roasted red pepper, prosciutto, pesto, arugula, fresh mozzarella.
Gluten Free Bun/Bread/Roll/Lettuce Wrap Available $2$2.00

SIDES

Haricot Vert $7.00
Asparagus $7.00
Fried Brussels $7.00
Yukon Mash $5.00
Seasoned Fries $6.00
Onion Rings $7.00

*=Gluten Free

*CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKEDMEATS, SEAFOOD, SHELLFIH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS*

What 1,633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Delaware
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Back Burner Restaurant impresses with its "consistently delicious" cuisine, featuring standout dishes like the "BEST shrimp lejon" and "mushroom pumpkin soup." The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a "hidden gem" for special occasions. Exceptional service from experienced staff like Diane and Patrick enhances the dining experience.

1,633 Reviews

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Karen
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Back Burner is consistently wonderful. Great food, atmosphere, and service!!!
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Dana
VIP
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the food was delicious and the service is fabulous. I had a crabcake. It was really good.
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Erich Komdat
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
outstanding service and delisious food as always.
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Bryan
VIP
Philadelphia
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The kitchen at Back Burner always impresses. The wine selection is very good and prices reasonable. Service took a while to ramp up but was excellent once it did. BB is a regular standout for us and it was nice to bring an out of town couple here to try it out.
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Stephanie
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A enjoyable place for lunch. Heard they were known for their pumpkin mushroom soup, was not disappointed, would highly recommend it! Look forward to returning for either lunch/dinner.
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Marcia
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Last night my husband and I had dinner with his daughter and her husband at Back Burner. It was wonderful! The restaurant is well-decorated, casual, but also beautiful, and the music was just right, not too loud, which is the usual case. Ricky, our waiter, was eager to serve us, and he arrived at our table on the ball. He brought us delicious rolls and good water. We ordered crab cakes, rockfish, and rib-eye steak. All four of us ordered the soup that the restaurant is famous for--pumpkin-mushroom. Wow! We all agreed it was delicious.
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Anne
VIP
Baltimore
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The ribeye was cooked rare as requested. The halibut with crab imperial was good. The salmon was well prepared.
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Sharon P
VIP
Philadelphia
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent: Shrimp Lejon, salmon and pumpkin mushroom soup. Great service. Will return.
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patricia
Philadelphia
59 reviews
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another very nice meal at the Back Burner. We are always amazed that the Back Burner has stayed so consistently delicious for so many years. We went with another couple for a pre-New Years Eve dinner (it was a Monday night) and all of us ordered the surf and turf special which included a 4 oz filet and one of their large crabcakes. The filet was delicious, but the crabcake fell a little short on taste - there was plenty of crabmeat, but not a lot of flavor. Our server was great - Diane - who has been there for years and always does a great job. We will, of course, be back for hopefully many more wonderful times here.
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Stephanie
VIP
Philadelphia
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first Christmas Eve in town, and we wanted a quaint and local place with amazing food. We haven't been to Back Burner in some a couple years, but in my search, I noticed they were open for C.Eve. I made us reservations right away. It was the perfect place for our Christmas Eve dinner. The menu was a special holiday selection, so it was simple, but still had a nice variety of options to satisfy any taste we had (from steak to seafood to pasta). The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Not only will we return, but we would spend our holiday here again if the opportunity arose. Thank you for taking such great care of us!
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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 4.6 stars by 1633 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.backburner.com/
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!

Back Burner Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Featured Quiche

Passion Salad

Center Cut Filet Mignon - 10oz

STARTERS

Shrimp Lejon$15.00

Better Cheddar$12.00

Charcuterie$25.00

Peach & Tomato Caprese$12.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$15.00

Fried Brussels $10.00

Wings$14.00

SOUPS

Pumpkin Mushroom - Cup$7.00

Pumpkin Mushroom - Bowl$9.00

Du Jour - Cup$7.00

Du Jour - Bowl$9.00

SALADS

*Wedge - Small$7.00

*Wedge - Large$9.00

Caesar - Small$8.00

Caesar - Large$10.00

*House Greens - Small$8.00

*House Greens - Large$10.00

*Passion Salad$15.00

*Poached Pear & Spinach$14.00

*Blackened Salmon & Greens$20.00

ADD TO ANY SALAD OR ENTRÉE

Chicken$6.00

Petite Filet$15.00

Shrimp$8.00

*Crab Cake$20.00

Salmon$10.00

ENTREES

Pan Seared Salmon$20.00

*Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$22.00

Back Burner Shrimp Scampi$19.00

Mojo Chicken Bowl$16.00

Featured Quiche$14.00

*Filet Mignon $22.00

ON BREAD

Portobello Burger$14.00

Crab Cake Sandwich$20.00

Back Burner Chicken Salad$14.00

Porchetta$15.00

Patty Melt$15.00

Steakhouse Burger$15.00

Chef’s Ciabatta$14.00

Gluten Free Bun/Bread/Roll/Lettuce Wrap Available $2$2.00

SIDES

Haricot Vert $7.00

Asparagus $7.00

Fried Brussels $7.00

Yukon Mash $5.00

Seasoned Fries $6.00

Onion Rings $7.00

*=Gluten Free

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