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The House of William & Merry, Hockessin, DE

The House of William & Merry

4.9
4.9
2329 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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What 2,329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambiance

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House of William & Merry offers "outstanding food," "exceptional service," and a "relaxed and friendly" atmosphere. Known for its "inventive, beautifully presented" dishes, this Delaware gem is ideal for special occasions. With "creative cocktails" and a "unique and wonderful" menu, it promises an "unforgettable dining experience."

2,329 Reviews

  1. Richard VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistent high quality food, drinks, and service.

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  2. Carlos VIP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just the best restaurant in Delaware ! Great job from chef William and the entire staff !

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love this place ! Love our server Chet! Food is always phenomenal ❤️

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another top-notch dinner last night! We had the bison short ribs and steamed cod and practically licked our plates. We feel so fortunate to live close by and enjoy the talented chefs’ preparations and get waited on so attentively. Thank you all for your hard work and care!

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  5. WayneT VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always interesting presentations with great flavors.

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  6. Barbara

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice food in atmosphere! A great place for special occasions.

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  7. Bert

    Philadelphia22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dinner with friends. Seated at 5:15 pm, was relatively quiet early but noise built as evening progressed. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Innovative menu, nice wine list.

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  8. Janice VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another fantastic meal here. The short rib on the bone was perfect seasoned and crispy on outside an moist inside. COD entree was divine. Overall wonderful meal

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  9. philip

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and the food was outstanding and creative. We had a very good dining experience and will go again.

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  10. Katherine

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was phenomenal. Everyone there is wonderful, especially Chet. This is my favorite restaurant and always tell everyone if they need to dine at W &M.

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The House of William & Merry is rated 4.9 stars by 2329 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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Booked 22 times today
Google Map for The House of William & Merry

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

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