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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Corey SmockFebruary 25, 2014In mood for a coffee? Wait, maybe a cocktail? Doesn't matter. This place does both extremely well!
Briana BoydMarch 11, 2013Pretty pricey for the portions. The apple dessert was eh and the creme brûlée was pretty bad but maybe it was an off night. On the plus side, the burger on the table next to mine looked pretty rad
Michael DempseyMay 31, 2013Decent. Was disappointed by the lack of flavor in the burger. Lamb Flatbread was undercooked and the bread was flavorless. Not bad, but wouldn't make it a destination.
Sutian DongApril 19, 2012It's a good thing that they don't have maximum occupancy rates for restrooms because their upstairs one fits about half a person.
Joseph FisherJune 5, 2014Used to love this place so j brought two newbies with me to dinner last night. Service was awful, vibe was boring, food was 2 out of 5 stars. Lacks all the reasons I had been going there for years.
Dan GeigerApril 5, 2013They got rid of the pulled pork sandwich. They replaced it with a pork belly sandwich. Basically, they mean nothing to me anymore.
Thomas KurzMay 24, 2013perhaps pricey for what you get (quality)...food is fine but not awesome...beer and bourbon selections are solid though.
Arden RBNovember 10, 2012I had this poached egg sandwich, and it was good, but it was also TINY! Like, maybe three large bites. For $12, I felt ripped off.
Ivan VanderbylJune 3, 2014Overall the restaurant has a nice quiet vibe, but the service was lacking and rude. The menu is simple, and nothing you couldn't put together in a microwave.
Josh ComptonJanuary 20, 2014Small tables, doesn't seem to be super accommodating for groups over two
Hana SlevinFebruary 9, 2014Cute place. Food was good - a little overpriced - but the service was poor. Came here for Sunday brunch.
Manda ShettletonJuly 13, 2014The service was really terrible. The atmosphere was awkward and near silent. The pork belly sandwich was ok.
J CrowleyFebruary 6, 2015Expensive and sorta meh menu options. If you must go here, sit upstairs by the fireplace.
Food is universally excellent, but service is slow, inattentive and overall, leaves a lot to be desired.
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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
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Incredible ambiance. Warm service. The tea service is exceptional. The scones and selection of teas are top notch. For our anniversary they offered crème brûlée- it was the greatest ever."
Aniruddha Mandke - 8.9
"Absolutely buzzing for brunch on a rainy day - massive portions, quality food, delicious cocktails (and a lovely server!) Worth the hype 🥂"
Cam_in_Bris - 9.1
"Always amazing service. Great grilled chicken salad. Artichokes grilled mmm"
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