Back Forty West
(Now Closed)American Restaurant and Burger Joint$$$$
SoHo, New York
The experts at The Wall Street Journal and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Rachel PortJanuary 29, 2015I split the special creamy sunchoke soup, kale & bacon salad, and the mushroom & farro risotto with my mom. It was all delicious. Finished with a branding-ironed creme brûlée.
- I always seem to forget about this place. Post up at the bar for an after-work drink with a friend. Good cocktails and a small selection of craft beer.
Beth SwanströmMarch 23, 2016It's our new favorite little getaway in Soho... enjoyed the beet & citrus salad + spaghetti squash carbonara- amazing! And the Tequila Flower, one of the many artisanal cocktails offered.
Berk KapiciogluJune 3, 2015This is a super cute restaurant. Their pulled pork Sammy, available for lunch, is both delicious and good for a quick meal. They also have decent coffee choices. You can sit at the bar.
Swen GrahamJanuary 26, 2013Sit upstairs & order the fireplace creme brûlée. They bring a red hot branding tool out of the fireplace and toast it with goodness. It tastes a s'more on top. It will change your life.
James CroninJanuary 6, 2015Menu adapted each week, all market fresh. The roast chicken was amazing if a little small for the price. Will definitely be coming back!
The Wall Street JournalMay 2, 2012The humble egg stars is revelatory in one of the restaurant's best entrees: An egg poached and then deep-fried, served open-faced with a celery salad and ramp mayo on a home-made English muffin. Read more
If you're in Soho and looking for an after-work drink, this place is pretty empty between 6 and 7, and has lots of natural light (unlike the cave-like bars that fill the neighborhood).
Versatile spot; come for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and the food options are great at all times. My favorites: Back Forty (cocktail), burger (w/cheese & bacon), poached egg sandwich (unique & unreal)
Serious EatsApril 16, 2013Perfect place to sit at the bar, have a few drinks, and cobble together a meal of small plates. The menu has a strong farm to table bent.- Hartje UtrechtNovember 4, 2012It took them a while to find us a spot, but once seated they were very nice. I had the pancakes and they were delicious. My boyfriend had rosemary fries and they were to die for!
As you head upstairs, sneak a peak over your shoulder to spot the front door to the apartment(s)? above Back Forty West. Legend has it that an artisanal cheese maker lives there.
Ashley RoseFebruary 28, 2016Surprisingly large - they have an upstairs with a fire place! Stop in for brunch and enjoy a burger with crispy Rosemary fries.- Nate BeattyDecember 30, 2015The perfect marriage of a quiet atmosphere with upscale food and a bar scene. A good place to go if you actually want to have a conversation over delicious dinner
If you're here for dinner, try the grilled wild king salmon. It's surprisingly delicious. It comes with a lemon beurre blanc sauce. Get it medium rare and let it melt in your mouth.- Hartje UtrechtFebruary 26, 2015Went here again on our second trip to New York. Just as great as the first time. Waiting for a table upstairs near the fire was well worth it.
Tina HilllMay 16, 2016Small, quaint and cozy spot. Burger was juicy and delicious. Perfect location to stop for a bite if shopping in Soho area.
Rachel RApril 26, 2015Amazing buttered bread appetizer, burgers are juicy and well seasoned. Working fireplace and great cozy atmosphere for dates.
Charley ToddAugust 27, 2015Staff was super friendly and service was great. I recommend their coffee and the toast with honey-basil-ricotta.- Get a table upstairs for a great lunch spot in soho. Try the chicken frisée salad (and keep the anchovies!)
Josh ComptonJanuary 20, 2014Really good espresso. Get a macchiato to stay, chill out at the bar, and enjoy some banter with the barista
Charlie WärendhMay 20, 2013Celebrating something? Ask for a round of Kronan (Swedish Puncsh) - a sweet liquor that Scandinavians use for toasting, especially in the summertime!
VernaSeptember 15, 2012Great healthy picks: hummus & kale salad / naught picks: pork nuggets & burger....either way though, you win. It's all very good.
Robby AbayaNovember 26, 2014I loved the breakfast sandwich. It's not the healthiest breakfast, but definitely worth the splurge.- Don't gloss over the specials when your server swings by, you most definitely do not want to miss out on the 24oz on-the-bone Cowboy Steak when it's available. #yolo
Pro tip: order a rose lemonade with a shot of vodka on the side. Refreshing little DIY cocktail.
Check out the upstairs room. It feels very homey, you'll think you're in someone's apartment when you're going up the stairs.
The fried poached egg sandwich is insane. It's a poached egg. Somehow, fried, with the yolk still running. Boggles the mind.
Ray LinApril 3, 2014Great rustic spot for warm weather brunch. The fried poached egg sandwich. Yeah. Uh, YEAH.
Kelsey LeeJune 25, 2014Cute little spot, but don't miss out on the fried poached egg - definitely the star of the menu.
Sally YoonJune 1, 2012housemade Parker House loaf,green-chili pork face nuggets, spicy Brazilian fisherman's stew, grilled grass-fed sirloin, rich choco cake
A regular spot for me. Nice vibe, great light menu. House cocktail is addictive.
DarynaDecember 28, 2014I would give this place3.5/5they serving late brunch which is a nice thing.Mushrooms and eggs on a toasts with Parmesan and basil were Eatable.i felt a wave of an attitude from the waiter.No wc
Definitely call and make reservations; you can get the coveted tables upstairs (WITH A WORKING FIREPLACE) as a result.
Elger van der WelFebruary 27, 2015Really good pulled pork and lemonade! You should probably wait for a table a few minutes.
Good people watchin' here if you grab the right seat at the bar. Lots of fancy people in these Soho parts.
Randall HuntApril 12, 2013Really awesome drinks I would try the pork back. Whiskey, red wine, cinnamon syrup, and some other stuff.
The Montauk Swordfish on their fall 2013 menu is by far the best swordfish I've had in the city.
Taylor HarveyDecember 20, 2013Great burger. Downside: "heritage bacon" was basically still alive and 95% fat. Order a back forty west or seven.
Laila F.October 23, 2013The Parker House loaf with smoked butter could be dinner in and of itself. A must!
Rob PanosMarch 30, 2012This was my first time here, by suggestion of a friend who is a reg. I tried the beans, they arrived steamy, great aroma. Needs more meat.
Deborah Au-YeungFebruary 19, 2013Wowsers. Grilled trout, acorn squash stuffed with red quinoa, bacon and line nuts, with kale chimmichuri.
Lauren PresserApril 30, 2012Perfect for a late-afternoon sugar hit. Sneak upstairs for an order of the caramel pudding & pecan and fig pie.
Alp OzcelikAugust 11, 2014Fun spot! Get the poached egg sandwich and enjoy life as a changed person.
Nico GAugust 13, 2013I'll be simple: the burger with home made bread and condiments with a river horse beer
If you're here with someone special, try to snag the little nook by the window, at the far end of the bar.
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Back Forty West favorites are grassfed burgers, chicken & waffles, cocktails, plus specials like smoked pork shoulder, suckling pig, and a working fireplace.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 8:00 AM–10:30 PM
- Fri
- 8:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
(212) 219-8570
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Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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