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- The entrees can sometimes be pricey (around $24 for fish), but they are plate-licking good. Go to favs are the burger ($12), specialty cocktails, and freshly made donuts. Definitely get the donuts.
- Every wonder about the name? In the 1800s, a "quarter-section" farmer would own two "front 40s" & two "back 40s" of land (as in "40 acres" x 4 = 160 acres/farmer x 4 farmers = 640 acres = 1sq mile)
- For brunch - always try the donut. Enjoy indie-rock from ~2009 and thank yourself for indulging in a great music vintage. Mid-afternoon, grab a cocktail at the bar and take it to the garden out back.
- L. Curry AycockMay 25, 2013Bring good company. make sure its a sunny day. Sit outside. Chicken and waffles. Burger. Donuts. All is the bomb!!!! Excellent chill Saturday brunch spot. Easily a fav.
- Village VoiceJune 3, 2013Local, sustainable, and meaty. The Sunday pig roast is the star and has become someone of a legendary dish here, but excellent food comes out of this kitchen all week long.
- Jeremy JacobowitzOctober 23, 2014Really interesting cocktail menu! Had their burger with cheddar and a fried egg! Really delicious. Also don't pass up the quinoa cauliflower dish!
- Lawrence LenihanApril 22, 2012Been twice to prince at location. . Really great. Not a place to start your diet. Amazing smoked bits, brisket sandwich, burger. Braxilian fish stew is crazy good. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
- Red FabbriMarch 12, 2013A meat-and-starch lover's heaven. Local butchery, farm-style sides, and great cocktails. Rich and delicious and boozy, from brunch to late-night burgers.
- Serious EatsMarch 4, 2013Entrees can be pricey and miss the mark, but small plates here are always a hit, and half price drinks during happy hour make it an ideal spot for dinner at the bar.
- The Corcoran GroupJuly 30, 2011Don’t miss the weekly Crab Boil Games every Tuesday night - an entire evening to cracking, licking and sucking the delicious flavors out of Blue Claw Crabs.
- Desirée MacDonaldAugust 17, 2014Everything is amazing but my favorite meal ever is the ratatouille – an understated but incredible dish! Also, be sure to get the donuts for dessert, they're delicious.
- Village VoiceMay 31, 2012Nothing says summer like a good, ol' fashioned crab bake. Feast on Back Forty's Chesapeake Crab Boil every Tuesday night starting on June 5th. Make sure to reserve in advance on their website!
- Serious EatsApril 19, 2013The grass-fed burger on an Orwasher potato roll with heritage bacon and Cabot cheddar is a winner for chef Eduard Frauneder.
- Nicolette RomeroNovember 6, 2014The brick chicken here is a winner. Very tender and juicy - a must try! End your meal with the pumpkin cheesecake. Both were incredible!
- Neha JambhekarSeptember 29, 2013One of the best brunches I've been to in the city and very affordable! Try the baked egg and polenta. Definitely going back.
- David BanAugust 19, 2014Great happy hour deals on their understated cocktails. Snag a couple seats at the communal tables in the bar area.
- Becca McArthurSeptember 26, 2014Try the grits with maple chipotle butter. Perfect balance of sweet & savory, so no need to deliberate over pancakes vs. eggs!
- Nikki BogopolskayaJuly 22, 2014On Mondays, happy hour lasts all night at the bar: grab half off drinks and head to the secret garden in the back for hour meal.
- NearSay NYCJuly 14, 2011N-Sider Rachel, The Fabulous Foodie, says Back Forty is the perfect spot for al fresco dining in the NYC summer heat. Ask to be seated outside in their open backyard.
- Katie FlynnJanuary 5, 2012Start with a Back Forty to drink. Get the brussels sprouts, peel & eat shrimp, and the pork chop. Drink a Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot with the meal.
- Stephanie Paige MillerMarch 16, 2013Victory Brawmeister Pils (if on draft) or Buffalo Trace bourbon plus a medium rare burg w the works. Sit at bar. Best. Good jams.
- Talisa ChangMay 26, 2012The burger is just OK. The fried poached egg sandwich is unusual and tasty, and the cookies are really good, as is the house loaf.
- Danyel SmithSeptember 28, 2011delicious. try the trout. and the "hearty" green salad. for dessert, GET the donuts. plus? the drinks are simple and strong.
- Chophel NamgyalDecember 24, 2012Goat cheese plate is very good! Pork jowels good! Pork chop and Brussell sprouts with Yuca fries!
- 2-course Sunday/Monday prix fixe dinner is fantastic. Chilled corn soup and the best fried chicken I've had in quite a while. Read more
- The Sunday night bartender is the douchebag people used to move to the East Village to get away from. Great, you have a beard, you're still an elitist cock. Take it back to billyburg. They miss you.
- Karina O.January 20, 2014Losers get seated first. No really. Hostess saw I was by myself, and moved me to the top of the Waitlist. Got a table too. Not just a place at the bar.
- Jenna Odett LaskinDecember 14, 2011they offer a whole suckling pig good for 10-12 people - comes with 3 sides (bread, greens, beans) + 2 appetizers and dessert for $600.
- Better deal for brunch than dinner. Otherwise, sit at the bar and eat small plates for dinner.
- Jane DongAugust 15, 2014Braised brisket and yuca hash was great. Brunch ends at 3 pm on Saturday though
- Robert GurdianMarch 6, 2010Go to Back 40 on a sunny day and sit in the back patio. Combined with the food and beer, it feels like you are grilling out - but better. When available, I get the appetizer with the honey comb
- anonymous guyApril 23, 2011I've lived in NY for almost all of my 35 years and have NEVER been greeted by such an arrogant pr!@k as the self stated "partner" Jeremy who was working as host. First he refused to add our party of
- John ThrasherJuly 3, 2014Dinner menu is either $5-$10 appetizers or $42 entrees. After a $400 bill with a group they tell us they only accept 2 cards for payment forcing us to leave in the pouring rain to use an ATM.
- Always always always get to doughnuts. Great to split just for a taste. Never disappoint!
- Greg BarilaFebruary 11, 2012The Paradise Cocktail is pretty frackin delicious. Pear brandy, pear liqueur, gin, lemon, prosecco
- Megan HodgesMay 14, 2011Wow, great burger! The farmhouse cheddar is great and I really loved the texture of the sesame seed bun.
- Marcus YoungApril 5, 2012Try the Tequila Flower Cocktail! Tequila and St. Germaine go together like peas and carrots!
- Come on Monday night and sit at the bar, where happy lasts all night long (half priced cocktails and wine).
- BULLDOG GinMay 6, 2012Make your tastebuds happy. Give them a Bloody Mary made with BULLDOG GIN, extra horseradish.
- Francesca KrihelyMay 1, 2012The drinks are great. Try the tequilla flower. The food was...tiny. Get the pudding for dessert.
- Robert StillwagonJune 16, 2013Excellent food but it shouldn't take 20 minutes to receive a check....we're done....lets move it along.