Back Burner Restaurant

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   Stephanie

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first Christmas Eve in town, and we wanted a quaint and local place with amazing food. We haven't been to Back Burner in some a couple years, but in my search, I noticed they were open for C.Eve. I made us reservations right away. It was the perfect place for our Christmas Eve dinner. The menu was a special holiday selection, so it was simple, but still had a nice variety of options to satisfy any taste we had (from steak to seafood to pasta). The service was amazing and the food was delicious. Not only will we return, but we would spend our holiday here again if the opportunity arose. Thank you for taking such great care of us!
   

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   Terry

   Philadelphia

   34 reviews

   4.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on 19 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was excellent, Angela, the hostess was courteous and meticulous with our purchase of gift cards (She was very competent). Even though we had to wait for a while, we were lucky to have Lizzy as our waitress. She was friendly, attentive and efficient to place our orders and we had our food in no time. The mushroom soup was excellent this time, not too salty like before and not too sweet. The salmon and the shrimps were delicious. Wish that the menu was not that limited. All in all this is a neighbourhood gem to have a meal. Thank you again for the good service, Lizzy and Angela.
   

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   Joe

   Western NC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 19 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If the Back Burner has been on your bucket list for any length of time then you need to go soon. It’s so great. The mushroom pumpkin soup is the best. Service and ambiance is great and the happy hours offer great deals and awesome food!
   

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   Lauren

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 18 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was not as good as in the past. The pumpkin soup tasted a little burnt and it was not as thick as I have had in the past. Also, the quiche was a very small portion, over cooked, very flat vs. fluffy the crust was removed and burnt. My friends had the crab cake and the salmon entrees, and their meals were very good. The rice and the veggies were very good. Luckily, I am the least picky out of the three of us, so I was there to have a holiday experience, and I would definitely go back and try another entree.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 17 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice place nice people
   

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   E T

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We were promised a certain table in one room we asked for, but they told us...sorry we did not see what we promised...can we seat you somewhere else? Then once seated, we were waiting 20 + min to get a server to talk to use... very delayed attention from servers. They seemed confused as to who was supposed to serve us. At the serving time, we got a wrong salad dish...and the main came, when we asked the server among two identical main dishes which one was which (had asked one for well done), she threw the plates in front of us saying they are all the same,...Never before such rude experience...
   

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   linda

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We’ve been going to Back Burner for years and the food has gone down hill. Salads are great and shrimp lejon appetizer was good but dinner was just ok. Service was terrible. Waited 25 minutes for waiter to come to our table just for a drink order. I think the restaurant is just short staffed.
   

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   Paul

   Philadelphia

   48 reviews

   5.0

   48 reviews

   Dined on 14 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   crab cakes were popular at our table, as was the pumpkin mushroom soup. I enjoyed the Duroc pork chop and (very creamy) mac and cheese. Special desert (whiskey/apple bread pudding) was plenty to share and delicious with ice cream and topping. a friend enjoyed a martini with his shrimp and scallop risotto. Conversation is possible here because the restaurant is quiet enough. Our server was experienced and knew the menu well. Service was excellent. No complaints at all.
   

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   Karen

   Washington DC

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on 11 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our book group of 12 women had our annual holiday luncheon here and the service was fantastic. Our waitress, Janet, did a great job attending to all our needs. She didn’t rush us and gave plenty of time to socialize and open presents. We were in the back room with the fireplace and the ambience of the area was very cozy and spacious. The food was very good and was served promptly and at the appropriate temperature. Highly recommend!!!!
   

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    Jo

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We have been enjoyng the Back Burner for 23 years ever since we moved to Hockessing. Nothing better!!!!
    

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