50 Best American Restaurants near Hockessin

“Everything was phenomenal. From the service to the food. Highly Recommend.“

“Had lunch there today, everything was great!“

“Lettie’s catered our Fantasy Football party and everyone RAVED about the food!! The chicken was absolutely delicious. Tom made everything so easy. 100% recommend and can’t wait to use Lettie’s again! Keep up the great work!“

“The Back Burner has a gem in Patty. The food is always dependable, and the wine list is surprisingly reasonable for some good quality wines. I think all of these things contribute to the restaurant's staying power in Hockessin.“

“Nice quiet place good food“

“2FG knocked it out of the park for our daughter's wedding! Jeff made the planning phase and menu selection easy, he took the time to make a visit required to the venue, and made sure all of our guests had a great dinner within our budget. There was something for everyone to enjoy. Our guests especially raved about the brisket! We will absolutely use them again for future events 🌟“

“I’ve probably been to this restaurant 100 times. Not all visits are perfect, which nobody should expect at any restaurant. That said, it is clear they are constantly looking for ways to improve/maintain the food offerings, service and atmosphere.

The recent tweak to the taco Tuesday specials made it more appealing to us- with very affordable add-ons and drink specials and no longer having a minimum order size to take advantage of a reduced price per taco.

The main reason I was compelled to leave this review was our experience last night when we came in for dinner on date night without our kid. My wife ordered their Steak special entree which came with rapini, carrots and potatoes. Portion size was generous, but the taste and quality was outstanding. Would have been pleased to receive this exact dish at a high end steakhouse in Philly.

We most frequently pop in for a quick snack and drink but after such an impressive meal, we will add this to our rotation for date night meals.

Thank you.“

“Best subs on the planet. Service is outstanding.“

“Great service and good food“

“Always wonderful photographing weddings at this incredible venue. Amazing architecture and a super-friendly staff who serve the most delicious food. Highly recommended!“

“The food , staff and atmosphere at Mary's are wonderful. It's like eating in a friend's kitchen, where the food is homemade, and the staff treats you like friends. Highly recommend. They treated my 92 year old father like he was their own.“

“My friend and I took a girls road trip today and ended up in New Castle. We decided to try Jessop's Tavern for lunch and absolutely loved it. Friendly warm atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious lunch! So glad we decided to stop in. We will definitely be back!“

“I came to Metro Diner this morning off the humbug. I was starving & was craving some chicken & waffles from somewhere close in the area. Surprisingly the chicken was very seasoned and crispy. The waffles were also very tasty and soft. The strawberry butter mixed with their signature hot sauce was also pretty good. Alicia was my server. She was such a doll :) Her knowledge of the menu is impeccable and she took very good care of me. If you are in the Newark area and would like some tasty and quick diner food, go there & ask for Alicia <3 Thanks Alicia will be there again real soon !“

“Beautiful 😻 Place to have lunch with friends and family“

“We were a group of 54 for the Brunch Buffet- the coffee was hot, the food was delicious, service was wonderful- we had a great experience! Thank you to Glen and his team.“

“Dinner was excellent. Ordered lots on the menu and each was outstanding. The skate melted in your mouth. Tasted like chicken. Lamb carpaccio, pork steak, rainbow trout, ravioli, funghetti. Well worth it.“

“Fun environment, nice crowd“

“If you want the BEST COOK THE BEST WAITRESS THE BEST FRESHEST SALAD THE BEST MAC & CHEESE BEST LIVER GRAVY AND ONIONS ALL FOOD Surrounded by the CLEANEST area around IT IS here!!!“

“First time here and it was delicious!! Had the steak street tacos and churros. Churros are to die for!! Hot and cream in the middle!! The best I’ve ever had. Everything was great!!“

“Muy buena comida! Y el servicio súper bien! We’ll definitely be back!“

“Yummy. Breakfast so good,“

“Recently had dinner here on a Friday evening, we were seated immediately, without reservations, in the bar area. Service was quick, food was good! A little loud , but we were in the bar area. There was a group of about 12 people nearby. My only complaint is charging $16. for a glass of sangria? Really? It's mostly ice and fruit. I almost fell out of the booth when i saw that! Just a buyer beware. Overall good experience, great food!“

“I’ve always loved Columbus Inn throughout the years and highly recommend it for quality fine dining and a quaint enjoyable atmosphere. And the front deck is an amazing spot all year round.“

“Went to breakfast this morning after learning it was Greek owned a few weeks ago. I brought my girl's father who is visiting from Greece. we were hoping one of the owners would come over and say hello. George ordered eggs, toast and Canadian bacon which is his favorite. I had a Greek omelette. Both meals were fantastic as well as our friendly server.“

“Such an incredible restaurant! We stopped in after a trip to Longwood Gardens and loved the pizza and grilled turkey club! The brisket fries for an appetizer were also delish!“

“Best food ever. Everything was fresh. Service was great and with a smile. Loved the live Jazz to! Will definitely be back soon.“

“Was pleasantly surprised at the quality and level of service at this restaurant. Ordered a scallop dish and a pasta dish and were totally blown away! Will definitely go back next time we visit.“

“Enjoyed my birthday tonight with family and friends. Grew up in Newark and have never eaten here. It did not disappoint. Love the history and the ambience. Our waitress, Piper was phenomenal, .... friendly, accommodating, and very attentive. The food was perfectly portioned and all tasted great. The soft pretzel was wonderful. The Brussel Sprouts was excellent and the short ribs were tender and flavorful. The apple cider mule was a perfect drink to top it all off.“

“Clean restaurant with fast service and delicious food! I have a severe food allergy which makes it hard to eat at most restaurants. However, they were very accommodating and we had the best server, Amanda, who made sure I was completely comfortable and taken care of. She was so kind, fast to answer my questions, and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend eating here during your stay and be sure to request Amanda ☺️“

“I had seen their 4.8 rating on google maps for several months. I was a little skeptical. I was happily surprised how good Appleby's was. Let's remember it is a gas station. I am pretty sure it was a husbadn and wife team working. Good taste and amount for price.“

“Always one my favs for the price“

“The food never disappoints. We always stop on our way to Longwood Gardens. I would give them a 10. If you like a fun and great wait person, ask for Serene, wonderful service.“

“Wonderful trip to Greenville, great vibe and atmosphere!“

“The service is great here, and this restaurant has been a staple in the family for year's. Also my waitress (Ivory) service was outstanding! Ivory was very thorough with everything.“

“We had our engagement party here and it was a dream. Kayla made the process so easy & care free. We are not huge planners but she helped us every step of the way. She was very flexible and accommodating for us. The day of the party everything turned out beautiful. The space is so comfortable and picture perfect! The food and drinks were phenomenal, all of our friends had a wonderful time!“

“They were very busy, and the waitress let us know that, and that was absolutely fine. The food was some of the most bland I've ever had at a restaurant. My sister had to add salt, SALT, to her roasted beet salad because it was so lacking in flavor. The roasted pears weren't even cooked all the way, the pistachios on it were overcooked, the Brie was thin and mostly the outside shell with very little taste, and the bread slices were completely burned. The crab cake on the sandwich was tiny, and ice cold in the middle. The turkey apple grilled cheese was not even cooked all the way. The turkey and apple were as cold as ice, and the cheese wasn't even melted. I sent it back to be cooked better, and it came back the exact same temperature. I asked to speak to a manager, and they just took my meal off the bill and didn't even offer to compensate or do it better. The chef is a lazy person and needs to be put in line. someone call in Gordon Ramsay please!“

“This Grill is in The Amish Market. They have table service plus service at the Counter. I had breakfast on Friday and Saturday while getting my car inspected down the road. The quality of the food was not only good, but also tasty. The jelly on the Counter was also very good. Will be back. 🤗👍🏽👋🏽“

“Great food! Great local pub. Very welcoming atmosphere. Staff were friendly and likeable. Buffalo chicken tenders and burgers were amazing. Salad was generous and fresh. We picked this pub randomly because of the name (!) And good reviews. Small parking lot on-site designated for patrons, which is very convenient on this busy street. I would highly recommend stopping in for good food and drinks.“

“1/2 off on seafood I like that 😁“

“This was my first time eating here. I saw it while driving, so I decided to turn around and try it out. I'm glad I did. I ordered jerk chicken with rice and peas and candid yams. I ordered a small meal but it was enough for 2 people. It all tasted great. I would definitely go back the next time I'm in that part of Delaware. The two people I was with enjoyed their meals as well. Customer service was top-notch.

Parking: There is plenty of parking on the side. Only a few steps from the entrance.“

“What a great way to be served, fast, efficient and reliable. Great food and great coffee…“

“The food here was sooo good!! I got the Eggsuberant, my daughter got the S’moores pancakes, & my fiancé got the Great Eggspectation. We all really enjoyed our food & there’s so many choices in the menu that I will need to come back to try as well!! The coffee was stronger than I care for, I used at least 6 Stevia in the raw packets & it still could’ve used more. This place was a bit noisy & little chilly inside. I’d definitely recommend!!“

“The staff was so amazing. There ability to recall the menu and make suggestions for me was nice/helpful. We were celebrating my friends birthday and they brought out a nice cake and candle. Loved the atmosphere, the food was delicious, and desserts were out of this world tasty.“

“Was there today at 2:00 p.m.... Our server was Alexis, great smile, great attitude, great service, she was excellent. Food was excellent and came out promptly. It was a 50 mile drive one way, but, worth it... We will return there after we come back from vacation. Btw, we're staying at a hotel in Naples Florida 58 feet from Hooters...“

“My family and I can’t THANK Patti enough for making my daughter’s graduation party a huge success! The staff, and food was absolutely amazing.

We are still receiving calls and text since the party. Complementing the food and how beautiful the venue setup was.. and I let them know, it was the help from Patty!

All I can say is, “Hands Down” to Patty, because of her service, support, and patience; our party was phenomenal! Thank you again, Patty“

“Babes and I went here this past Friday for the Beef Wellington. They offer it as a special only on the fourth week of the month. Let’s just say it did not disappoint. Exactly what you would want it to be. Melt in your mouth, no real knife needed ?.
Also had the Brussels sprouts- fried hard. Yum. Crispy in every single layer with a nice kick of maple!
We sat out on the patio, our server was a joy. She had a great personality- wish I could remember her name to shout her out.
My only true complaint is the obnoxious table beside us that had no table manners. Belching left and right, cackling the whole time. Clearly they had too much fun and forgot about their surroundings. Patio was just not this kind of atmosphere. Had they been in the bar/at the bar it would have been more understandable.

Nonetheless, the Brussels sprouts and the Wellington is a must try! They also had one of babes favorite beer!“

“Many thanks to the staff at Churchman's Rd Newark DE Applebee's. I spoke to Garrett to make arrangements for a birthday celebration there. He was so wonderful and pleasant to speak to and so accommodating. Our waitress Crystal H was wonderful too. She gave such great service, even helping us to decorate the tables. I didn't expect her to do that but that was so nice of her. The food was great and prices reasonable. The staff there all seemed so friendly. Again many thanks. Will definitely go back the Churchman's Rd Newark DE Applebee's.“

“The food is great and for party planning there is wonderful“

“This Applebee's was on point today. We were seated right away no wait. The server came up right away. The food was good. I ordered the French onion soup and chicken wanton tacos. The soup is normally good no surprise there but it was the first time I had the chicken taco off the appetizer menu they were light crispy and had fantastic flavor. Would definitely recommend“

“Our favorite restaurant in Wilmington“