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Back Forty

(Now Closed)

American Restaurant$$$$

Alphabet City, New York

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Back Forty

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Hannah GowansJuly 17, 2013
The menu is farm-to-table seasonal which is nice but makes for a very limited selection. Many menu items were gone and no alternatives were offered. Ended up going to Yuca Bar instead.
Amy ZApril 6, 2014
Donuts are freshly made and tasty. YUM!
MelzieMarch 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Savoy's cooler little sister! The sides are always worth it and please o please do not leave without a cocktail!
ben mAugust 19, 2014
Brunch is good, not great. Drinks are better. Sorta pricey for what it is. Still don't understand the love fest this place always gets.
Summer IzkovichNovember 13, 2014
Great Bloody Mary, and all-time favorite burger.
Boberto PatricioJanuary 16, 2012
Add the jalapeño jam to your burger, Cali style... thank me later.
Carl JSeptember 9, 2012
Order the grass fed burger and get it with complementary hair in it
eric bornemannFebruary 20, 2021
Was a good place to meet up with friends.
Robert StillwagonJune 16, 2013
Excellent food but it shouldn't take 20 minutes to receive a check....we're done....lets move it along.
Jillian MagenheimJune 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
enjoy fresh homemade donuts and southern biscuits and gravy at brunch with crab boils going on all summer long!
Kevin ArtsJanuary 6, 2012
The gunslinger is good but strong. Also, the Amish chicken is tender and juicy but the accompanying vegetables are a bit salty.
Maxwell TurnerJuly 20, 2013
Best to go on a Tuesday for the crab boil
pinsuda sagooleimJune 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
E - Fried chicken and waffles may not be healthy... but it's worth the indulgence. #bruncheducation
StageBuddyAugust 2, 2013
They have great drinks, but the cider is the best! Read more
Ilona D.May 16, 2010
The grass-fed steak brunch special was amazing! The bloody mary on the spicy side... with ginger!
Shaun KillionMay 26, 2013
Happy hour 3-7 and Chicken w/ Waffles!!! This place is great
John ThrasherJuly 3, 2014
Had the food been stellar maybe we would have excused some of this but sadly it was subpar and over priced. Back Forty seems amateur and not concerned with customer satisfaction.
Dina FierroAugust 10, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The Red & Black cocktail is summer in a glass.
Anthony SchneiderNovember 19, 2009
All of the cocktails are delicious, burger is great and the Shiraz is a silky, tasty wine -- and a bargain.
Susan LohDecember 29, 2011
Roast chicken is spectacular. Skip the quinoa cakes.
Brandon SmithFebruary 19, 2012
Always ask for Brie. She's the best server/person that works here.
Leslie TurleyJune 29, 2013
Great porch. Get the rhubarbarr drink
Marcus YoungApril 5, 2012
Try the Tequila Flower Cocktail! Tequila and St. Germaine go together like peas and carrots!
Luca DLJanuary 13, 2012
During the summer sit outside in the backyard for brunch.
BULLDOG GinMay 6, 2012
Make your tastebuds happy. Give them a Bloody Mary made with BULLDOG GIN, extra horseradish.
MaxMay 21, 2011
Don't come here in groups of 3 people or you'll be forced to share a table with others. And also, don't try to ask for any changes in your dishes because they will refuse to do it!
Georgios HadjistylianouJanuary 26, 2012
Casual fun great food, interesting wine list
Krista KuhnMay 30, 2010
Fresh, homemade doughnuts, hot out of the oven, dripping with strawberry rhubarb glaze > Get. in. my. belly :)
EugeneJuly 31, 2010
My fiance is addicted to the pork jowl nuggets, and I love the back forty cocktail! Ahhhh so crazy
L SFebruary 20, 2012
Pappardelle with pumpkin puree is incredible.
Leah HammerschlagAugust 4, 2014
Get the burger and the donuts.. Done. 😻😻
alexandra bennettFebruary 9, 2013
get the biscuit and chicken&waffles!!!
Suejin YangMarch 15, 2009
The crab boil here is great. I'm no connoisseur though. The first time I ever really did it was at Back Forty last year. But it was just so enjoyable...
Mohammed C.August 17, 2011
Get the Grass-Fed burger, seriously good stuff!
Mariana LAugust 10, 2010
There's a peppery lemonade I love. The pate is great for bar nibbles
Real SimpleMay 10, 2010
Try the Losaida Sling made of Cachaca (a Brazilian rum), Ginger Beer, and Chipotle.
Cesar RazuriMarch 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Short rib and yuca hash FTW!
Valentin GuerinJanuary 12, 2014
Take the granola for a healthy breakfast
Caitlin ClementsAugust 13, 2014
Actress Laura Benanti recently raved about their burgers in TimeOut
Haeji OhJune 22, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Get the burger best in town.
ChaimJuly 13, 2010
Half price drinks on Monday! And amazing food to boot. (Best cocktail: "Red and Black")
Steve IsaacsSeptember 12, 2009
Been here 5+ times
Please, in the name of God, if they have the fresh doughnuts with maple and bacon glaze order them. Your life will forever change.
Madeline Austin-KulatApril 25, 2013
Happy hour is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
CasieApril 5, 2012
The lovely blonde Bartender Amanda will fix you a drink that's like winning an Olympic medal.
Andrew WilsonJune 30, 2013
Terrible service. The food was ok, but some items were way oversalted. Portions were tiny. Overall it was an unpleasant experience. I wouldn't recommend coming here.
etta yMay 14, 2011
The burger was tasty and came with fries that taste like pot.
Amy ZApril 6, 2014
Chicken & Waffles were subpar. Chicken lacked seasoning.
Erica SklarApril 8, 2013
Whole pig. Yummy sides.
James McPeakMay 22, 2010
Bloody Marys and the old fashioned. As well as the biscuits and gravy.
Aja J.April 6, 2013
Get the donuts. Just....do it.

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