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Monday 11:30am - 8pm Tuesday 11:30am - 8pm Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm Thursday 11:30am - 9pm Friday 11:30am - 9pm Saturday 11:30am - 9pm

The Back Burner Restaurant

Name: The Back Burner Restaurant
Address: 425 Hockessin Cor, Hockessin, DE, 19707, US
Telephone: (302) 239-2314
Price range: $$

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The Back Burner Restaurant

Family owned and operated since 1980 and proudly serving the Hockessin area! Happy hour 3pm to 6pm daily, with daily specials!

Join us for our signature dishes, not limited to our Pumpkin Mushroom Soup & Better Cheddar! In the early 1970's the Village of Hockessin was primarily a farming community. Seeing the potential, Dan Lickle purchased the old Hockessin supply company which sold hardware, grain and coal. The railroad tracks behind the building carried the coal cars which were winched up to the second floor where they

then dumped the coal into the bins below. In 1977, Dan's wife Missy opened a small gift shop in two sections of the six bay coal bins. In 1980 Dan and Missy opened the Back Burner Restaurant: realizing that if people were going to travel to Hockessin to shop they needed a place to eat. When the restaurant opened it started it served lunches three days a week and conducted cooking classes two days. The lunches and cooking classes quickly became a local favorite. Chef Hebba Lund's menu consisted of American cuisine with a Scandinavian flair. The open kitchen and mirrored ceiling allowed the guests to observe the preparation and cooking. In 1982, the Back Burner discontinued the cooking classes and began serving dinner. In 1990, The Back Burner was the first in the state to become completely smoke free. Most guests were happy with this decision. However, we continued to have one guest who kept his "hot" pipe in his vest pocket ready for puffing at any time. As a frequent guest the wait staff overlooked the occasional cloud of smoke surrounding his table. In 2000, the restaurant moved to its present location. The kitchen although not open, features windows for the guests to view the cooking of their food. The tavern has seating for 22 at tables and another 8 at the bar. The main dining room features both square and round tables, banquettes, and a few booths. The fireplace room has seating for 28 at individual tables and can accommodate up to 35 for private dining. Now more than 31 years later, The Back Burner is still a local favorite. People travel to the restaurant just to have the famous Pumpkin Mushroom Soup and Mideast Flatbread. While the menu changes frequently it has taken a new approach to food while keeping the old favorites.

05/30/2026

Been in the yard all day?? Built up an appetite?? Come to The Back Burner tonight to satisfy it. Great Dinner Specials & Happy Hour starts.....NOW! Make your reservation at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

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05/29/2026

Do you have Dinner plans?? You do now! Come out to The Back Burner Restaurant tonight!! We have Steamed Middle Neck clams, followed by your choice of Pan Seared Duch Breast or Crab & Artichoke Imperial Stuffed Red Snapper (Pictured)! Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table. See less

05/22/2026

Start your holiday weekend off at The Back Burner. Tonight we have for you, a Warm Crab & Artichoke Dip, followed by your choice of Cast Iron Beef Tenderloin with Crab Imperial or a Pan Seared Boston Sea Bass. Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

05/20/2026

Time to get your Italian on at The Back Burner! Tonight, we are starting you off with a Bruschetta Flatbread (Pictured), followed by your choice of Beef Bolognese over Penne Pasta of Jumbo Shrimp Scampi over Linguini. Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

05/18/2026

Come beat the heat at The Back Burner!! Tonight is Surf & Turf! 5oz Filet with your choice of Jumbo Lump Crab Cake (Gluten Free) or Shrimp Scampi. Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

05/13/2026

It's Italian 🇮🇹 Night at The Back Burner! We are serving Chicken Frances, Shrimp Alfredo & a Sicilian Baked Salmon (pictured). Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

05/11/2026

It's not too late to celebrate Mom! Bring her to The Back Burner for Surf & Turf tonight!! 5 oz Filet with your choice of Lump Crab Cake (Gluten Free) or Shrimp Scampi. Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

05/04/2026

Monday means Surf & Turf at the Back Burner!! 5 oz Filet with your choice of Lump Crab Cake (Gluten Free) or Shrimp Scampi. Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

04/27/2026

It's Surf & Turf Monday at the Back Burner. Petite Filet with your choice of Lump Crab Cake (Gluten Free) or Shrimp Scampi for $34. Want Lobster, substitute for just $16 more. Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

04/24/2026

Let's start this weekend off right with Dinner at The Back Burner!! Tonight, we have a Delicious 12oz Ribeye Special or a Garlic Dusted Halibut over Jasmine rice with a Sweet Corn Puree, Asparagus & Heirloom Tomatoes (Pictured). Make your reservations now at 302-239-2314 or on Open Table.

Address

425 Hockessin Cor
Hockessin, DE
19707

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 8pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 8pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 8pm
Thursday	11:30am - 9pm
Friday	11:30am - 9pm
Saturday	11:30am - 9pm

Telephone

(302) 239-2314

Website

http://backburner.com/

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