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- SSueVIPPhiladelphia County •26 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoEmily was amazing! She brought the little things requested that many servers forget like lemons and water. Super efficient and consistently great all the way around.More infoCapers & LemonsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Greenville•4.7
- NNickPhiladelphia County •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoGreat time eating here, very friendly waiters and waitresses and the service was very on top of things. Food was excellent as well.More infoRedfire Grill SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Hockessin•4.6
- CCraigVIPWashington, D.C. Area •35 reviews5.0Dined 3 days ago(4.25) ~ Very good Overall food & Service. Note: Small lot outside restaurant and another larger Parking Lot in the park next door. Reservations recommended. DRINKS: ** Water (tap) = (4.25) Very good, must be filtered;) ** Cabernet Sauvignon (Relyea-Wood / Michaud Vineyard) Santa Cruz Mtn = (4) very good & from the wife's family vineyard;) ** Coffee = (4) very good FOOD: ** Mushroom Bisque = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Prime Beef Deckle = (4.25) Very good ** Homemade Chocolate Truffles = (4.25) Very goodMore infoThe House of William & MerryPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Hockessin•4.9
- BBruceVIPPhiladelphia County •23 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe found our new Friday night family go to spot. I dig their dough recipe so the pizzas and bolis are yummy. Pastas are typical red sauce but yummy. The steaks are amazing. Its always crowded, too. My wife loves the clams. I'd happily bring out of town guests here.More infoValle Cucina ItalianaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Wilmington•4.8
- JJoeAsheville / Western North Carolina •8 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoIf the Back Burner has been on your bucket list for any length of time then you need to go soon. It’s so great. The mushroom pumpkin soup is the best. Service and ambiance is great and the happy hours offer great deals and awesome food!More infoBack Burner RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Hockessin•4.5
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Hockessin, Delaware was settled by Quakers in 1680. Food found in Hockessin reflects the colonist’s dreams. Appetizers with parmesan deviled eggs injected with horseradish or liver pate offer fresh takes on classic foods. Partake in entrees like meatloaf filled with Brussels sprouts and macaroni and cheese lined with cabbage accompanied by friendly service staff in cozy atmospheres are the norm in Hockessin. Begin your day with caramel pancakes full of diced bacon. End your day with pulled pork sandwiches. Hamburgers are huge like they used to be and the classic turkey is always fresh no matter which restaurant you choose.
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The best reviewed restaurant in Hockessin is The House of William & Merry
The restaurants with the best service in Hockessin are The House of William & Merry, Redfire Grill Steakhouse and Back Burner Restaurant
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Hockessin are The House of William & Merry, Redfire Grill Steakhouse and Back Burner Restaurant