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Posted by Lbid21 on 10/14/2009
Underwhelmed
We've lived in the area and have been going here pretty frequently for the last few years. Sad to say that Back Forty has gone somewhat downhill. The Cheeseburger and onion rings for 20 bucks is a little overpriced. My wife ordered the Pumpkin risotto and it was pretty flavorless...don't bother with it. Very sad as the vibe is pretty chill and the staff friendly. We just felt pretty underwhelmed and unsatisfied when we left.
Posted by Anonymous on 09/06/2009
Just OK
I've been twice and won't be going back. The food was mediocre for the price & attitude. Good drinks, pretentious vibe, so-so food.
Posted by sue on 07/06/2009
the most obnixous maitre d in town
this evening monday 7/6. i was told i could only make reservations for the crab fest 1 week in advance after i was seated and having dinner. Very haught attittude in the midst of a recession ....
Posted by am i what? on 06/16/2009
are you having dinner?
(to bartender in a totally empty restaurant) Hi, we'd like to sit outside. Are you having dinner? Yes. (hostess appears and asks) Are you having dinner? Yes. (again as if we sounded hesitant she asks) You're having dinner? Yes. (yet again) You're eating dinner? (at this point my brain melts. We are led to garden which is only half full. It's 6pm and actually come to think of it I'm here for lunch. Waiter approaches and yes...) Are you having dinner? Actually, we were just leaving.
Posted by Kika on 06/11/2009
What a difference 6 months makes
I know times are tough, but Back Forty has gotten really stingy with portions. Alarmingly so. My friend and I had a cheeseburger with fries ($16) last night, which the last few times, have been well proportioned and tasty. This time, the burger was noticeably small, but what really was paltry (and soggy) was the portion size of fries. And they all were the size of a thumb joint - like the discarded bits in the fryer ended up on our plate. Come on. I'm far from a supersize-me kind of girl but even we left kinda hungry and definitely disappointed.
Posted by Dolores S. on 04/19/2009
Best poached fish I ever ate
A table of 13, including 6 children were all well satisfied with their food selections. Root beer float was favorite of kids. I was blown away by the cod poached in beef fat (a special). Cocktails were great Alittle noisy and would be helped by some cloth wall hangings,
Posted by Krizia on 04/12/2009
Wonderful food and terrific service!
My boyfriend and I live in the East Village and we try to come here at least once a week. The food is delicious and unique and the service is truly outstanding - friendly and accommodating! The grass fed steak is amazing and the back forty cocktail goes great with every dish. i love the wood decor and back room area that's neatly tucked away. Looking forward to when the garden opens this summer!