The Back Burner Restaurant – American
The Back Burner Restaurant serves as a glowing neighborhood sanctuary where the aroma of bubbling baked brie and savory short rib eggrolls beckons guests into a world of elevated comfort. The kitchen masterfully balances rustic charm with culinary flair, turning out golden-fried Brussels sprouts and zesty shrimp Lejon that transform casual gatherings into soulful, shared feasts. It is a place where time slows down over overflowing charcuterie boards and warm Bavarian pretzels, capturing the essence of a perfectly relaxed evening.
Hockessin Corner +13022392314 https://www.backburner.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at The Back Burner Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Short Rib Eggrolls | 16.3 g | 63.7 g |
| Stuffed Butternut Squash | 71.6 g | 61.5 g |
| Boneless Short Rib | 0 g | 37 g |
| Turkey Robbie Ciabatta | 57 g | 37 g |
| French Dip | 52 g | 30.4 g |
| Jumbo Lump Crab Cake | 22.6 g | 28.5 g |
| Better Cheddar | 42 g | 27.7 g |
| Poached Pear Salad | 10.7 g | 24.8 g |
| House Greens | 52.9 g | 18.6 g |
| Fried Brussels | 35.9 g | 18.3 g |
| Steakhouse Burger | 43.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its tender main courses and elegant presentation, guests consistently praise the welcoming and helpful service that makes every visit feel special. Reviewers highlight the pleasant environment and warm atmosphere, noting that the attentive staff and high-quality dishes create a truly satisfying dining experience.
Menu
Starters
- Shrimp Lejon - $16: Horseradish, bacon wrapped, tangy dill sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, High-Fiber, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Better Cheddar - $12: Roasted walnuts, flatbread, fig jam, pear marmalade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charcuterie - $25: Chef selected cheese and meats, olives, seasonal jam, flatbreads Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Brie & Apples - $15: Petite baked brie, caramelized apples, spiced pralines, bacon, crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $16: Jumbo lump crab imperial stuffed mushrooms, lemon caper cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Brussels - $12: Lemon, parmesan, fresh herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $14: Buffalo, Carolina Golden BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bavarian Pretzels - $10: Honey Mustard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Tots - $10: Cheese, Bacon, Scallions, Mimi Broccoli, Sour Cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Eggrolls - $10: Slow cooked short rib, Caramelized Onions, Cooper Sharp, Horseradish Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters on a Half Shell - $6: 1/2 dozen oysters, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon, Horseradish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Pumpkin Mushroom Soup - $10: Crouton, crème fraiche, chive Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Du Jour - $10: Daily selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Classic Wedge - $13: Iceberg, tomato, red onion, bacon, gorgonzola dressing Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $13: Romaine, garlic focaccia, parmesan, anchovy dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Greens - $13: Gorgonzola, spiced walnuts, tomato, cranberries, balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poached Pear Salad - $15: Frisee, saint agur, walnuts, maple mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Beets & Baby Spinach - $14: Goat cheese, pistachios, grape tomatoes, red onions, white balsamic dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Autumn Salmon Salad - $22: Grilled salmon, mixed greens, quinoa, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, feta, roasted cauliflower, butternut squash, pecans, apples, honey dijon dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Filet Mignon - $26: Frizzled onions, blue cheese, blackberry bordelaise, yukon gold mash, grilled asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- Jumbo Lump Crab Cake - $25: Whipped yukon gold mash, haricot vert, creole-style remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Risotto - $22: Sun dried tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, shredded parmesan, lobster cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan Seared Salmon - $24: Maple glaze, toasted pecans, haricot verts, wild rice pilaf with sour cherries & dried apricots Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Piccata - $20: Traditional white wine, lemon & caper sauce, tagliatelle, sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Butternut Squash - $18: Quinoa, cranberries, pepitas, chick peas, scallions, goat cheese & parmesan Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boneless Short Rib - $36: Slow braised, red wine demi, creamy parmesan polenta, buttered sweet peas & tri colored baby carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duroc Pork Chop - $34: Grilled bone-in pork chop, heirloom grape tomato & apricot jam, creamy smoked gouda mac & cheese, bacon, sautéed garlic spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf Special - $34: Monday special Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- Prime Rib Special - $39: Thursday special Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Steakhouse Burger - $16: 1/2 lb. ground meat, cooper sharp, frizzled onion, apple wood bacon, horseradish crema, brioche bun Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Portobello Burger - $14: Portobello cap, blue cheese, sautéed spinach, roasted red pepper, roasted garlic aioli, brioche bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Sandwich - $22: Jumbo lump crab, leaf lettuce, tomato, orange tarragon tartar Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cuban Sandwich - $16: Shaved pit ham & pulled pork, swiss cheese, dill pickle slices, chipotle aioli, toasted ciabatta Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $16: Slow roasted top round, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aioli, swiss cheese, au jus, sesame nicki roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Robbie Ciabatta - $16: House roasted turkey breast, better cheddar spread, cranberry orange marmalade, maple pepper bacon, lettuce & tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Haricot Vert - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asparagus - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yukon Mash - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasoned Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Whiskey Apple Bread Pudding - $10: Brioche, whiskey caramel, woodside vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Vanilla Bourbon Crème Brulée - $10: Vanilla custard, Bruleed sugar top, raspberry sauce, fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Brownie Sundae - $10: Warm Gluten free fudge brownie, Woodside vanilla ice cream, fudge, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- NY Style Cheesecake - $9: Berries, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Woodside Farms Ice Cream - $9: Vanilla or Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Gingersnap Cocktail - $14: Gin, Ginger Liqueur, Elderflower Liqueur, Lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Red Sangria - $14: Red Wine, Fruit Liqueurs
- Cinnamon Old Fashion - $14: Cinnamon Bourbon, Muddled Orange w/Brown Sugar, Orange Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Pumpkin Pie Martini - $14: Pumpkin Vodka, Pumkin Pie Rum Chata, Pumpkin Spice Liqueur, Nutmeg
- Kentucky Apple Mule - $13: Apple Bourbon, Apple Cider, Ginger Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Salted Caramel Latte Martini - $14: Salted Caramel Bailey’s, Caramel Vodka, Kahlua, Fresh Espresso Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Root Beer Float - $5: Root beer, Woodside vanilla Ice cream & whipped cream
- Adult Root Beer Float - $10: Woodside vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, with Evan Williams bourbon, Root beer liquor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about The Back Burner Restaurant
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Back Burner Restaurant?
- Short Rib Eggrolls, at roughly 63.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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