Tucked away at Hockessin Corner along with specialty shops, galleries, and the Back Burner To Go (gourmet take out) you’ll find The Back Burner Restaurant a cozy place to enjoy lunch or dinner with friends in a casual,  relaxed atmosphere.   The delectable menu at The Back Burner showcases our chef’, Kristin McGuigan’s, seasonal selections in American style cuisine while specializing in steak and seafood. As much as the  locals have tried to keep it a secret, the word is out, so we don’t mind helping the good news spread even further.

Private Dining Room
Available at no charge

Sample of our House Specialties

Pumpkin Mushroom
Our Signature Dish; a Back Burner Tradition
Soup du Jour
An Ever-Changing Selection featuring the Freshest Ingredients
Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts tossed with House-Made Caesar  Dressing and Garlic Croutons
Back Burner House Salad
Mixed Baby Field Greens, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, and a  House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
Our Famous Shrimp Léjon
Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with Horseradish, wrapped in Applewood-Smoked Bacon, and served with a Tangy Dill Sauce
Back Burner Crab Cake
Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, served with Creamy Whipped Potatoes, sautéed Haricot Verts and finished with a Roasted Shallot Buerre Blanc
Veal Oscar
Sautéed Veal Medallions, Topped with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat and Béarnaise Sauce over Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Asparagus
Scallop Entrée
Served with a Sweet Potato Rosti, Asparagus En Croute, finished with a Tarragon Buerre Blanc
Chicken en Croute
Roasted Chicken Breast wrapped in Puff Pastry with Mushroom Duxelle, served with Creamy Whipped Potatoes, Sugar Snap Peas, and finished with a Dijon Cream Sauce
Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass With Horseradish Risotto, Grilled Asparagus, Caramelized Onion/Thyme Butter Sauce
Steak Back Burner
Filet Mignon Capped with Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial, Topped with Béarnaise Sauce, served with grilled Zucchini, Squash, and Whipped Potatoes

We use only the freshest and finest ingredients for all our food
We support our local businesses
We buy local produce and meats when available
All desserts are made in house

Back Burner Nightly Specials

Monday:
Buy One Entrée Get One Half Off
(Second entrée is of equal or lesser value)
Tuesday:
Half Priced Martinis with Entrée Purchase
Wednesday:
$20 Bottles of Wine
Thursday:
Lobster Night $24.95    1 1/4 lb Whole Maine Lobster
Friday:
Chef’s Seasonal Features
Thursday and Friday:
Happy Hour: 4:30 to 6:30 Featuring $2 Drafts $1 off ALL cocktails and glasses of wine.
Complimentary Better Cheddar  with purchase of drink.

302.239.2314  www.backburner.com or www.opentable.com

The Back Burner To Go

Hours: 9:30am to 7pm
Monday through Saturday

11am to 4pm Sundays,
September – December

Lunch is served: 10:30am – 4:30pm
For café dining, gourmét to-go food, groceries, cheese, coffee,
gift baskets and catering orders.

The Back Burner Restaurant

Lunch is served
Monday through Saturday from 11:15am to 2:15pm

Dinner is served
Monday through Thursday from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday from
5:00pm to 10:00pm

Special hours may be available for certain holidays
including Valentine’s Day, Secretary’s Week, Easter,
Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve.

Back Burner Restaurant and Back Burner To Go are
conveniently located six miles north west from Wilmington,
just off Route 41 in Hockessin, Delaware.
425 Hockessin Corner  •  (302) 239-2314