Back Burner

425 Hockessin Corner Hockessin DE

Phone: 302-239-2314 | Fax: 239-7665

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Soups

Pumpkin Mushroom Soup

Our signature dish; A Back Burner tradition

Soup du Jour

An ever-changing selection of the freshest ingredients

Starters

Our Famous Shrimp Léjon

Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with Horseradish, wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon, and served with a Tangy Dill Dipping Sauce

Back Burner House Salad

Mixed Baby Field Greens, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, and our House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette

The Classic Wedge

Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Red Onions, crumbled Bacon, Tomatoes, and Bleu Cheese Dressing

Caesar Salad

Fresh Romaine Hearts tossed in our House-Made Caesar Dressing with Asiago Cheese and fresh Herb Croutons

Entrées

Omelet du Jour

Chef's Selection of the Day

Quiche du Jour

Chef's Selection of the Day

Fresh Herb Crusted Ahi Tuna

Pan seared and served over Sweet and Sour Cucumber, with Tomato and Red Onion Salad

Grilled Salmon and Baby Spinach Salad

with toasted Pine Nuts, Crumbled Feta, Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette

Chicken Salad on Croissant

with Lettuce, Tomato and Chips

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

with Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo Mozzarella and Roasted Garlic Aioli on a toasted Kaiser

Back Burner Junior Club

Choose Ham, Turkey or Roast Beef on Honey Wheat, Marble Rye or White Bread, with Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon and Mayonnaise

Three Cheese Grilled Cheese

Fresh Mozzarella, Cheddar and Swiss served with Mixed Greens

The Classic Tuna Melt

Open-Faced tuna Salad, finished with melted Baby Swiss Cheese, served on a Kaiser

Back Burner Burger

Certified Angus Beef on toasted Kaiser with Lettuce and tomato

Crab Imperial on Croissant

with a Creamy Hollandaise Sauce, Lettuce and Tomato, accompanied by rice salad

Grilled Portobello Sandwich

Kennett Square Portobello Mushrooms with Asparagus, charred Red Onions, Brie Cheese, and a Roasted Garlic Aioli

Back Burner Crab Cake

Made with Jumbo Lump Crabmeat, and served with Tartar Sauce or...enjoy your Crab Cake as a Sandwich on a Kaiser Roll

SOUPS

Pumpkin Mushroom

Our Signature Dish; a Back Burner Tradition

Soup du Jour

An Ever-Changing Selection featuring the Freshest Ingredients

SALADS

Classic Wedge

Crisp Iceberg lettuce, Red Onions, Crumbled Bacon, Tomatoes, and Bleu Cheese Dressing

Caesar Salad

Romaine Hearts tossed with House-Made Caesar Dressing and Garlic Croutons, served in a Cracked Black Pepper Parmesan Cheese Bowl

Back Burner House Salad

Mixed Baby Field Greens, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, and a House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

APPETIZERS

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Local Crimini Mushrooms topped with Jumbo lump Crab Imperial and finished with Creamy Béarnaise Sauce

Crispy Calamari

Lightly Breaded and Fried, served with a Hot Pepper Peach Sauce

Our Famous Shrimp Léjon

Jumbo Shrimp stuffed with Horseradish, wrapped in Applewood-Smoked Bacon and served with a Tangy Dill Sauce

Spicy Steamed Mussels

PEI Mussels tossed with Andouille Sausage simmered in a Savory Tomato Broth

ENTREES

Filet en Croute

Grilled Filet Baked with Brie Cheese in Puff Pastry, served with a Whole Grain Mustard Sauce

Steak Back Burner

Filet Mignon Capped with Jumbo lump Crab Imperial, Topped with Béarnaise Sauce

Veal Oscar

Sautéed veal medallions, Topped with lump Crab Meat and Hollandaise Sauce

Back Burner Crab Cake

Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, served with a Citrus Dill Cream Sauce

Grilled Atlantic Salmon

with Sweet Potato and Pancetta Hash over Sautéed Spinach, finished with Honey Brown Butter

Featured Pasta Selection

A Seasonal Representation of the Freshest Market Ingredients that Inspire our Chef

Sticky Duck Breast

Grand Marnier and Orange Lacquered Duck Breast, with Cippolini Onion Confit and Natural Duck Jus

Roasted Australian Rack of Lamb

with a Honey Herb Goat Cheese Crust, and a Cabernet Wine Sauce

Crispy Parmesan Chicken Breast

Pan Fried, served with Fresh Lemon, Cherry Tomatoes and Capers

Soup

Soup du Jour

An ever-changing variety of seasonal offerings

Pumpkin Mushroom Soup

Our Signature Dish; a Back Burner Tradition

Salad

The Classic Wedge

Crisp Iceberg Lettuce, Red Onions, Crumbled Bacon, Tomatoes and Bleu Cheese Dressing

Back Burner House Salad

Mixed Baby Field Greens, Spiced Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Cherry Tomatoes, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, and a House-Made Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Caesar Salad

Romaine Hearts tossed with House-Made Caesar dressing, Garlic Croutons, and served in a Cracked Black Pepper Parmesan Cheese Bowl

Lighter Fare

Crispy Calamari

Lightly breaded and fried, served with a Hot Pepper Peach Sauce

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

Local Crimini Mushrooms Capped with Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial and topped with Creamy Béarnaise Sauce

Our Famous Shrimp Léjon

Jumbo Shrimp Stuffed with Horseradish, Wrapped in Applewood Smoked Bacon and Served with a Tangy Dill Sauce

Spicy Steamed Mussels

PEI Mussels tossed with Andouille Sausage, simmered in a Savory Tomato Broth

G's Bread

Toasted Baguette with Fresh Goat Cheese and Local Tomatoes, Drizzled with Honey

Chicken Wings

One Dozen; tossed in Spicy Buffalo Sauce, or plain and crispy served with Bleu Cheese and Celery

Basket of Loaded Fries

topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese and Bacon

Main Plates

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

on toasted Kaiser with Mixed Greens, Tomato and Tartar Sauce

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Roasted Red Peppers, Buffalo Mozzarella and Roasted Garlic Aioli on a toasted Kaiser

Grilled Beef Loin

Tender Beef Medallions with Roasted Onions and Boursin Cheese on a toasted Kaiser

Back Burner Burger

Certified Angus Beef on toasted Kaiser with Lettuce and Tomato

Pub Style fish 'n' Chips

Battered and fried Cod Fillets served with Fries, Tartar Sauce and Malt Vinegar