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The House of William & Merry, Hockessin, DE

The House of William & Merry

4.9
4.9
2285 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
21:00
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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

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What 2,285 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Overall

  • Philadelphia County

    Best Food

  • Philadelphia County

    Innovative

  • Philadelphia County

    Contemporary American

  • Delaware

    Best Overall

  • Delaware

    Best Food

  • Delaware

    Best Service

  • Delaware

    Best Ambience

  • Delaware

    Innovative

  • Delaware

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The House of William & Merry is a true culinary gem in Delaware. Guests rave about its "exceptional food" and "amazing service," with standout dishes like the duck and foie gras. The restaurant offers a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for special occasions. With a dynamic menu and creative cocktails, it's a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

2,285 Reviews

  1. Juhana

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dinner! We had pork belly and salad to start with. Duck and swordfish for mains. Food was displayed beautifully and cooked to perfection. Service was nicely timed. We will visit again.

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  2. Donald

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary at The House of W&M and had a memorable experience! The atmosphere as soon as you walk in the restaurant is very welcoming. The bar specialty drinks (Perfect Pear Martini👍) was a great start to an awesome dinner! One of the night’s specialty entree’s was Venison and the flavor was the best. I encourage to choose from the starter, entree, and dessert as you won’t be disappointed. Lastly, everyone on the staff was friendly and professional which completed the experience!

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  3. Katherine

    Denmark

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You cannot go wrong with W&M. It is my favorite restaurant to go to. Everything is always made to perfection, delicious and a work of art. I am always excited to see what their menu has on it.

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  4. Tracey

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another stellar meal. They never disappoint! Everything was simply delicious.

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  5. Michael

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, as was service. Nice casual atmosphere. I highly recommend The House of William and Merry.

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  6. Erich Komdat

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable dinning experience. Waiter was very good and food was delicious.

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  7. Timar

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my sister for her her birthday and she thoroughly enjoyed her experience. I would recommend this establishment to my family and friends

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  8. John

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Watching them in the kitchen prepare the meals was an experience on its own. The food was cooked and prepared perfectly. Cocktails were spot on as well. We will be back!

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  9. Andressa

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and fast service. Amazing food and wine options.

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  10. Patricia

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food, wine & service were perfect! I love the menu, especially with entries including lots of sides/veggies. We shared the foie gras which was a perfect combination of savory & sweet. I had the 'deckle' and my brother the duck, both had ingredients we had never had before and were well paired. Also loved the 'house' Mount Veeder a perfect complement to the meal. The service was very professional and at the same time friendly and relaxed. This restaurant has been on my list for a long time and did not disappoint! Will definitely be back.

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The House of William & Merry is rated 4.9 stars by 2285 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:00
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The House of William & Merry

1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Valley Road
  • Area
    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
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

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