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Back Forty West

(Now Closed)

American Restaurant and Burger Joint$$$$

SoHo, New York

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Back Forty West

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Andrew HogueApril 24, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Breakfast sandwich is amazing - runny egg, gooey cheese, and tasty bacon on a perfect english muffin.
Cole KennedyMarch 4, 2015
The burger is a tad bit expensive for what it is (though it is a solid burger; $18 just feels excessive for an average cheeseburger).
Sarah SpagnoloJanuary 26, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Gotta get the hibiscus tea. Amazingly delicious and worth $4.25 (really!)
ST KingFebruary 5, 2016
The burgers here are very good, try one and get a basket of fries for the table.
Krystle MobayeniMarch 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Now that I've had the Poached Eggs with Cauliflower Gratin, I will never, ever order anything besides that when brunching here.
Kimberly YuApril 27, 2013
Get the kale salad with smoked Amish Farm chicken. Not a budget salad by any means but generous with the portion. Don't let the underwhelming service ruin your meal.
Carla BlumenthalJanuary 16, 2013
For dinner: get the squash. Magically light, filling, and delicious at the same time.
sharilynMarch 20, 2014
If there's a special that involves steak, ORDER IT. Unless you're a vegetarian. Then have the gnocchi.
jake furstMarch 1, 2012
the pulled pork sammy was tres magnifique. get a side of acorn squash tempura instead of your standard fried potato.
Jesse LaneMay 19, 2016
Grab a table upstairs. Duck tacos were small but delicious.
Matthew AndersonMarch 2, 2013
The burger is consistently worthy of praise. Especially if its got cheese and bacon on it. And a salad.
Benjamin PalmerJuly 7, 2012
poached egg with celery brunch sandwich! so amazing
Felicia SullivanMarch 31, 2013
I've been here scores of times and while the food is stellar (cheeseburgers, the duck, kale salad and Brussels sprouts are standouts), the service is abysmally slow and on occasion, unfriendly.
Peter LindbergAugust 19, 2014
Disappointing! Red snapper too heavily spiced/overlooked, poorly scaled; weird combo w/ spicy lentils & (chewy) kale. Potato gnocchi & eggplant was bland, but heirloom tomatoes were tasty. Great beer.
David HuJanuary 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sit by the fireplace in the winter. Be warm.
Matthew KamenDecember 26, 2015
Don't be ashamed, get the burger.
Amanda GilmoreJuly 24, 2013
The ketchup is delicious and the Watermelon Gazpacho is totally refreshing!
Brianna KlemmAugust 21, 2012
The kale salad has amazing anchovies and chick peas but the kale is a bit wilt-y and sad
Leah Watkins-HallJune 15, 2013
Great conversation o be had at the bar and get the beet salad
MelDecember 4, 2012
The fava bean hummus is amazing! And check out the adorable bathroom upstairs!
Rob PanosMarch 30, 2012
Loved the riesling, great overall place to have a snack and cocktail.... A!
David GreenbergerFebruary 7, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Good sit-down coffee spot, bad eating-lunch-if-you're-paying spot
Nina YiamsamathaMay 23, 2012
The rose lemonade is refreshing (and comes in a cool bottle)!
Kushal BereraOctober 12, 2014
Nothing really. But if you do accidentally stop by this place. Never have the fried chicken with waffle. The waffle is better than the chicken.
Ilona LalovaJuly 27, 2013
Sit on the second floor and get the lobster (fridays and saturdays only)
Dr Profressor Food Destroyer Von Die Quantum RealmAugust 10, 2012
Incredibly insignificant food. After I eat here I'm going all the way to the Breslin for something to eat.
Food RepublicJune 4, 2012
It goes without saying, but the pork jowl nuggets are little chunks of deep-fried heaven.
TaylorMarch 19, 2012
Pulled pork sandwhich is good; not too much sauce, solid taste. Add the rosemary fries.
Cynthia WeiAugust 19, 2015
Kale salad and trout on toast the best.
Elyse EstradaJuly 20, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The pork nuggets are a delicious start to your meal.
Katherine CorsonDecember 9, 2012
Definitely get the red flannel hash! It was absolutely delicious.
Troels NielsenJune 20, 2012
Good place with great service and great food. Softshell crab roll is a must
Thalith NasirMay 23, 2014
Get the wings! They'll full you up pretty quick!
Brad WilliamsJanuary 26, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Pork Pie Hat is like drinking apple pie
Anna OhareDecember 13, 2014
Cosey up at the bar & order a Back Forty West cocktail!
Serena QiuApril 2, 2012
They have lovely secluded bar seats in the back. And their salads are huge.
W KMarch 18, 2012
Get the 20oz pork ribs for two. Seriously. Don't think twice--just order it!!
Hadley HarrisMarch 25, 2012
Brunch is excellent. Get the biscuits and gravy. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Ryan BlairAugust 6, 2014
Their English muffins are . . . unorthodox . . . but in a good way.
Alex PegzFebruary 3, 2013
Good restaurant. Chicken & Waffle is a very good dishes
Lindsay RodmanMarch 19, 2012
The cheddar rarebit on beer bread is amazing - a must get!
Victoria WenzelFebruary 29, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Had the poached egg open-faced Sammy. So glad I stopped by!
Jeremy GalenJuly 15, 2012
Back Forty is a Mirth member, check out the details here! https://www.mirth.ly/back-forty-west
Marci SternMarch 10, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the kale salad and the magical biscuit/gravy/fried onion sandwich!
Joyce KayeMarch 31, 2013
Delicious chicken liver mousse appetizer special.
Cooper SmithJanuary 17, 2014
Chicken and waffles are pretty good. Nothing special though.
DavidSeptember 7, 2014
Shortribs! Fresh veggies! Really good.
Alejandro BejaranoDecember 30, 2012
Ask for the Pulled Pork Sammy. Just great!
Longfei XingFebruary 14, 2015
The tuna sandwich is very fresh
Lauren TkachAugust 3, 2013
Don't get the peach cobbler. The cobbler-part tasted like bacon :-/ otherwise, the rest of the food was great!

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