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The House of William & Merry, Hockessin, DE

The House of William & Merry

4.9
4.9
2331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

  • Location
    1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707
  • Phone number
    (302) 234-2255
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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

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Menu

The House of William & Merry's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 2,331 people are saying

The House of William & Merry reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 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."

2,331 Reviews

  1. Steve VIP

    Philadelphia32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid all around. Outstanding food and service. The menu is mostly meat and fish dishes. I prefer more salad and vegetable options then they offered but even with that it was excellent.

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  2. J VIP

    Atlantic City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another incredible meal and experience with friends while being 100% accommodating with my dietary restrictions. Thank you, and we're already looking forward to the next time!

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  3. Richard VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

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

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  4. Carlos VIP

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days 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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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  7. WayneT VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

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

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  8. Barbara

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  9. Bert

    Philadelphia23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    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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  10. Janice VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 March 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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The House of William & Merry is rated 4.9 stars by 2331 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for The House of William & Merry

1336 Old Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (302) 234-2255
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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

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