50 Best American Restaurants near Hockessin

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

“Another very special catering. Best baked ziti and peach cobbler to die for. Many compliments on the delicious food.“

“We love coming here for quick eats and ice cream. There is such a large selection of ice cream and food. The food is typical friendly’s food. We also love how involved they are with kids and the community. My kids go to north star elementary and this place constantly hosts events for us.“

“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 🌟“

“We love Two Stones! The happy hour specials are great. Service is always friendly and fast. We come at least once a week, per our toddler’s request. I am gluten free and this is one of the places locally I feel comfortable eating because they always take precautions. Good for the entire family.“

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

“The service was good. Everyone is very kind and welcoming!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“This review is for Bri and she is a very good waitress always come back and asked if everything is ok“

“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!!!“

“Fun environment, nice crowd“

“what a great experience, working with the Stone Barn to Coordinate an amazing wedding! The staff and food were exceptional and it was great seeing everyone working together to make an amazing day for our couple.“

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

“There for the bison and bourbon Was a wonderful friendly night“

“Yummy. Breakfast so good,“

“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.“

“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 ☺️“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Cool theme, Coke Products (always a plus in our book), Outta Toon Band was playing and were awesome! Food was plentiful and delicious. Stop on in, there’s something for everyone.“

“My waitress Claire was the absolute BEST!! She was so patient when we didn’t know what we wanted to order. She then talked to us despite the restaurant being packed!! She was running around helping everyone and providing us with excellent service!!! I wish there were more waitresses like her :)“

“A great stop to sit down for a quick homemade breakfast or lunch in the Westtown Amish Market. We come to Westtown about once a month and have always had delightful experiences here at H&L!We enjoyed lunch on our most recent visit. My wife had a corned beef sandwich, while I enjoyed the fried fish sandwich with lettuce and tomato. Both meals came with a pickle and potato chips on the side but we chose to upgrade to fries for an extra $3. (As you can see from the photos, we were each offered a generous helping of fries we couldn't finish!)Our waitress was so kind and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed at least twice. We look forward to our next visit!“

“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.“

“Always one my favs for the price“

“Fun but challenging track. Beautiful property. Can’t wait to go back.“

“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!“

“Todo comida.. las vevidas“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Administrative details - While you usually must make a reservation a year in advance (which I did), there are a very few earlier spots available on their website. In addition, if you are on the email list, they send the occasional last-minute availability. Talula’s is BYOB. The price was $125 and with all the other things, taxes, gratuities, it came to $160. The Nook Table is available for 6-8 diners and the Farm Table is for larger parties. Website link is below. Everything is presented in “tasting” small portions. In addition to the menu, they provided a couple of additional offerings. I did not do a good job of capturing the delightful descriptions of the food provided by our server. (The next time I go, I will video the descriptions if they allow.) The group did a great job of bringing wine which was beautifully poured in appropriate glassware by our server. The server also paired the wine with the offerings for us! The service was exceptional without being pretentious. After each tasting, plates, utensils and glasses were cleared and refurbished so discreetly that you hardly noticed. The menu changes with the “farm to table” availability. My favorite was a squash tarte. [I was delighted to find that I did not like the foie gras. It is “made” in a most inhumane and horrible way. This is the only time I have eaten it and I will never eat it again.] I was sorry to find that by the Black Garlic Beef Ribeye (#6 on the list), I was getting to the point of “too much food.” The only downsides were “too much food” for most of us and the wines they suggested for the pairings were hard/impossible to find. I personally did not like the varieties of wines they suggested for pairings. The rest of the party enjoyed the comparable wines they were able to find and allowed the server to pair with the tastings. I will be making a reservation for next year very soon. I have already made a reservation for the “sister” Talula’s Garden in Philly for September.“

“1/2 off on seafood I like that 😁“

“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!“

“Highly recommend! We celebrated our anniversary tonight and the service was incredible from the moment we walked in the door. The doors were opened for us and we were greeted and seated promptly. Our server Brandon was fantastic. We tried all of his recommendations and were not disappointed. The crispy calamari, NY strip special, chicken piccata, and you have to leave room for the butterscotch cake AND the cinnamon roll bread pudding for dessert. We didn’t have to wait too long for our food, waters were refilled frequently, but we never felt rushed. This was our first time and we cannot wait to go back.“

“Very nice little spot tucked away. They serve pizza and other food. I have not tried much of the food yet. I live in smyrna, so it's a hike. They have a huge bar outside by the water. They have live music and a DJ. I will definitely be going back. They only gripe I have was the female bartender being rude to a friend of mine.... other than that, I like the place i definatly need to try the food and get some pictures

Parking: They have valet parking if you pull up to the front there. The valet guy was cool. There are a few parking lots behind the building just drive past the entrance and they are on the right...“

“Was craving good soup. Stopped by to my old friend Jamie's place. Was not disappointed. The Tomato Basil Bisque is just magnificent. Perfect body, basil subtle but present, and whatever tomatoes Chef uses... perfect. Not bitter not flat. Staff on point. If you live anywhere along 896 between Newark and West Grove, get there.
Bravo Chef!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“I turned into a windmill. They sat me
next to a door that was constantly being opened to the outside world and it blasted cold air at me.

They also tried to charge me $29.99 for this “lobster” roll (and I use that term loosely). You can’t in good conscience tell me that this coleslaw concoction is more than 5% lobster. It’s potato chips and coleslaw on a tiny hot dog bread.

The burgers are solid.“