Back 40

I visited on a Tuesday for lunch and we were seated right away. The crowd leaned a bit older, and everyone seemed to be enjoying a relaxed midday meal. The atmosphere is super homey — a mix of high-tops, low-tops, and that cozy small-town vibe that makes you feel comfortable right away. I tried a draft cider but passed, then switched to the autumn mule. It was decent, not my favorite, but still a nice seasonal option. For food, we ordered the Taco Tuesday nachos. They were fine, but I could’ve done without the side of cheese — ended up not eating it. The truffle fries were solid, and the shredded beef patty melt was definitely the standout for me. I’d give it a 4/5. Overall, it’s a good spot with a warm atmosphere. I’d come back for the homey vibe and to try a few different menu items next time.

Just visited for a second time ... breakfast and service was 5+ stars Zach was amazing. When you come in ask for Zach or Ian ... you will get phenomenal service!!! Just had the best omelet Back 40 Burger plus peppers. Thank you Ian and Ray! First time here. Will be back.

The nachos were burnt. Not the toppings, just the chips. The buffalo wings were cooked correctly and had a nice tang to them. The burgers were grilled nicely, but mine, even asking for it to be prepared extra rare, was overcooked. The chicken sandwich was acceptable, but probably wouldn't be ordered again. The hostess was prompt in welcoming us as we entered the restaurant. The waiter did a great job in remembering our order without writing it down. The hostess visited the table to ensure that everything went well. We will probably go back again, since this wasn't our first visit. Overall, I'd recommend this restaurant.

The food was good. The app was tater tots with bacon, scallions, crema, and cheese. It was very tasty but had it been I bit crisper they would have been a 5. My drink was a tapped apple cidery gravenstein that was absolutely refreshingly delicious. For dinner I had the fish Tacos. Once again, a four because there was not enough sauce nor enough fish and not to come with fries. Although I was told by the server beforehand, it was still a sacrilege. All hot sandwiches should have fries. The tables were spread out which was appreciated because you had a measure of privacy. The place was quite loud and it was 4:45 when we arrived. There are so many hard services there was nothing to calm the sound. There are so many restaurants in the area, I am not in a hurry to return. The service, however was impeccable. Micheal could not have been more kind , caring, and attentive. Major kudos to him.

Came in because the menu looked like there were some new and delicious items like beef stew and butter nut squash risotto and a few other items. Mike was our server and he was very nice and attentive. We had our drinks right away and our food followed soon after. I had a bowl of the beef stew which was delicious and my husband had the hot chicken sandwich which he loved. I also noticed that are also some great mid-week specials to take advantage of. Excellent!

Following my Goddaughter's first communion, Back40 was the first choice for dinner. We had 15 adults and 2 children. Considering it was a fairly large party, they had one large table and one smaller one right behind it that sat six. The waiter came over right away and was very friendly. Before taking our drink orders, he gave us time to get situated. My mom and I ended up getting the traditional eggs Benedict. My husband ordered corn beef hash eggs Benedict and my dad got a burger. All said their food was delicious. Despite the fact that the tables were a little close to other patrons dining, unsure if this was due to the extra table they added for us or if this was the norm, and the limited menu, I would’ve loved to have more choices for brunch, I would still give a solid 5 stars. You will definitely leave full, prices are reasonable, service and food were excellent.

Stopped in for lunch being in town from Ohio visiting our son stationed locally. Ordered the loaded Tator Tots - best ever Fish Tacos - unbelievable Back 40 Burger - cooked perfectly and great size Beef Stew - son enjoyed. Waitress was awesome and knew her job. 100% will return.

We've been here a few times, but today couldn't have been better. Service was so perfect, attentive, friendly...service just flowed without rushing us. Food was hot and delicious. Drinks were on point. We made sure to reflect that with our servers tip. Keep it up!

Fun bar, great selections, bar people are awesome. Loved going for drinks. Opened a NEW bottle of BOOKERS... Excellent!

updating my old review, as I've been here a few times (not my choice, as in a group) since. The food is consistently low-quality. Sure, they give you a lot of it, but really, quantity over quality is not acceptable. I'm pretty sure everything in the kitchen is from Sysco, as nothing seems to be freshly prepared in-house. Frozen proteins, frozen apps, and a reliance on microwaving things is my take on the food they serve. Service is very hit or miss. You might not get utensils and napkins when your food is served. Your server might reek of cigarettes. You might not even get a welcome, just a "what can I get you"? My impression is that almost no one cares about the customer here. There are many better places in the area to go. Don't waste your money here.

Big tavern style sports bar. Friendly staff. Delicious food. 10 of us dropped in on a Saturday night. Olympics on all over the TVs. Drinks, Apps, and Dinners all came out quickly, without error. Jack was amazing. Took all the orders without ever writing anything down and made no mistakes! Great spot, would go again in a minute.

Food descent only had appetizers chicken wings china style and buffalo very good cooked well blue cheese dressing served with it wasn't great but wings seasoned well and tasty. Friends had pretzels and chicken bites that they liked as well. Had a couple beers and priced reasonably. Atmosphere was loud sportbar like and fun. Would go back to try burger

This may very well be my new favorite spot in south county! Super friendly staff, loads of parking, weekly specials like half price apps and $6 cosmos on Monday. Can't wait to go back! A lively bar area as well as a quiet diningroom. Brussel sprouts were super yummy!

After breakfast, my friend and I went to Newport for a cliff walk. We almost did the entire thing, but I was spent and was starting to get hungry. We didn't have lunch so it was very urgent. We had plans to go to Home Goods and do some home goods shopping that is way better in the burbs than the city, but we decided to skip it and find a place asap. I yelped this place and it was close enough and the reviews were good. It gives me better than Applebee's vibes (in a good way) and you can see locals go here. I got a big salad (yes, like the one from Seinfeld) and I was a happy camper. The drinks were weak so I just got a shot to throw in my drink. Our server was this young, spirited person that I really enjoyed having as a waiter, wish I remembered his name. Told my friend this should be part of his regular places if he is hangry after a cliff walk. No frills. Just good honest food.

A decent American bar spot with decent food. This place has a very Americana vibe with woods and slate stone and similar dishes to what would normally be serviced in this type of setting. I am not sure if the name is a reference to a lewd act or not, but the service looks to pull heavily from URI so do not expect much. The food is ok as well, the steaks are nicely cooked and the appetizers are fairly standard. The 'truffle' fries are just fries with truffle oil (no actual fungus) and the nachos are standard fair but the chips themselves have a barbecue seasoning on them. Odd. The Burgers are standard bar fare as well, perfectly genetic and hits the spot. Overall this place is just OK, but not a bad spot to meet friends for drinks and snack.

Came here with a few coworkers, and our server, Ian, is probably the main reason I'm giving a 5 star (but other aspects were great too!). We just ordered drinks and apps. Their beer selection changes, but they do have a lot of different local options. The apps were great - my favorites were the nachos and Brussel sprouts. The nachos were especially generous in portion. Good spot that I've been to a few times now, so it's a review that's been long overdue!

Just an average place. I ordered the burger and my fries were cold and soggy. the waiter did not apologize and said he would take them off the bill because I was not going to eat them, but he didn't. The host was great and very friendly though. But I would not go there

Ordered take out, boneless chicken bites were very dry with very little sauce, ranch was warm and was not good - would not recommend. Mac and cheese was very creamy, really good.

Went to the Back 40 on a Saturday Afternoon. Good place for a Burger and a Beer. I must say the Burger was tasty, the service was good. There where 3 of us and we were all satisfied. Prices are moderate, one thing to consider is it can be very LOUD, so if you are looking for quiet, this is NOT your place. The Burger was so good, I will definitely go back! I'll give it a 4.3 for the TASTY BURGER!

When you walk in to an establishment and it has a smell like a 30 year old Applebees I should've turned around. I went to back 40 when they 1st opened and loved it, the ambiance, the food, the service. I moved away and decided to try it again as I always love their pulled pork nachos! What a disappointment the nachos had no cheese and the pulled pork was dry, the cheese sauce used to be so good but it tasted like jar cheese whiz. The server looked like she was on something very aloof and stand offish. The shepards pie was tasteless and all potato, and the tater tots were awful. Sorry back 40 but you've been downgraded to 2 stars, I will not be back

Stopped for lunch on Sunday, service a bit slow to start but once started was very attentive. There were four of us had some delicious cocktails and short rib nachos and boneless buffalo chicken tenders both were delicious and more than plentiful. Planned on ordering sandwiches but after the apps we were all stuffed. Had to wait a bit for the server to come back and also to get our check but overall good place.

I've been here twice, and honestly...ummmmm... let's put it this way, this is not one of the restaurants I recommend to people who are swinging by this locale. The interior of the restaurant is nice and clean (ok, yes, minus the flies that everyone talks about, but I'm talking about the surfaces being clean, and not sticky and stuff), and the staff are great, but the food just isn't quite up there, for the prices they're charging. Like, it's not bad, but it's not stellar either. Menu isn't too large, but somehow, it's all over the place. I'm having a hard time pinning down exactly what kind of food they specialize. I forgot what I had the first time I was here (was only about 6 months ago, but that's how forgettable it was); I had the shrimp aglio olio the second time. And it wasn't bad, but it also wasn't good enough to make me want to go there again for the dish. Pasta texture felt like boxed pasta. I mean, it felt like something I could do for myself at home in 10-15 minutes. All-in-all, it was just a very meh experience.

We went for a burger on our way home from the beach area. Started with the buffalo cauliflower. It was ok. Nothing to write home about. We've had better but we've also had worse. I did love the blue cheese crumbles with it so it wasn't just liquid. We both got the southwest burgers. Could've used more guac on the burger and seasoning on the meat, but it was good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back there. But I would also probably look for a different place to eat being in the area as well.

Back 40 has one of the freshest salads in the state! I also love the white balsamic dressing that accompanies the salad. I enjoyed the chicken bites as well as their happy hour prices on appetizers before 5. The server was excellent and very personable. A trip to the Back Forty is always a pleasant experience and close to home.

Second visit. Love the ambiance. Comfy bar seating. Hooks under the bar for your bag are always welcome! Staff are lovely. This time we ordered sandwiches off their seasonally changing Fall menu: chicken sandwich and salmon burger. It took way too long for the food to arrive for the half dozen guests currently in the restaurant, only a few of which were waiting on food. Maybe the kitchen guy is working alone? The chicken was very crispy. The spicy sauce was tasty, but more would have been welcome. The side of fries were warm at best. First taste of the salmon burger was that the salmon had gone bad. The marinated onions have a strong vinegar flavor. My upgraded Ceaser salad wasn't mixed well with the dressing so some of it was a clump of dressing while another was no dressing at all. Didn't eat most of this meal. I still like the ambiance and would like to return, but I'm not sure I'd order food here again. Maybe an app? My top shelf vodka soda was ten and a half. Draft beer was six.

post a long run at South County Bike Path, we ate here outside with our dogs and had Starters: Back 40 nachos (great) Corn dip Boneless Chicken bites (good) Meal: Back 40 Burger (very tasty)

8/16/25 at 6:15. I ordered takeout--Mac n' Cheese and a cheeseburger. Unfortunately, the cheeseburger came without cheese, which is disappointing for something that's literally in the name. The Mac n' Cheese was bland, lacking both salt and actual cheesy flavor. For the price, I expected much better execution. Consistency and attention to detail are key in takeout, and this meal really missed the mark.

Ordered their Bourbon Oak Burger and it wasn't that bad. ($16) Cooked well, soft bun and decent size. Could have used more barbecue sauce and they barely put any onion strings. A big juicy onion ring would've been much better. The fries that came with it were hot and crispy. Almost everybody seemed to be eating a burger or sandwich so that's probably the safe order. It wasn't busy but service was a little slow. Chill atmosphere.

This place was busier than expected, but pretty big inside and we were able to get a seat. The food was just ok. I had gotten breakfast, which was good. My friend ordered nachos, which ended up costing $26 and they were soggy, so she could barely eat them. What a waste of money! Our waitress was friendly, but service was slow. At the end when we told her we were in a bit of rush and she took the check/card, she just brought it near the register and proceeded to talk to the other servers. I thought maybe she was waiting for someone else to do it or something, but she literally just stood there and chatted and then after a while she processed the bill. Thought that was rude. Not sure I would go back again.

There is good parking space on both ends of the restaurant. When you come in you notice there is a porch setting that looks like fun to eat / hangout outside. There's different styles of seating. A big bar with several alcohol and mocktail options. The chairs are comfy by the bar. The food was prepared very quickly. The server provided the food fast and asked about the order. There is a large back yard space ! Looks like there is outdoor seating

How often does someone write a review at their table in the restaurant? Well I am! So I just came here with my wife and mother in law on a whim and WOW!!!! First the ambiance. Cozy, open, warm, I am not overwhelmed walking in. It feels cozy. Our server was amazing! Great kid! Ian your rocked! We liked you a lot thank you for amazing service tonight. Now for food. The most important piece. We got wings, pretzels, and truffle fries as apps. We were not disappointed! Apps were terrific. The beer cheese was incredible. Pretzels themselves, out of this world! Entries we all got sandwiches. My wife had the ribeye melt, and it was melt in my mouth delicious! My mother in law had the Cuban smash burger and it was sublime. My burger was the special caprese burger, I was so incredibly impressed with the cook and flavor! Don't pass by this place, drive right into their parking lot and have the meal of a lifetime like we just experienced and Back 40!

Had a delicious Caesar salad, hubby had the Shepard pie with braised beef. Both were so good! Also had appetizer of Asiago pretzels with two delicious dips, cheese and mustard. Server was attentive and friendly. Very pleased with our visit and will be back.

Absolutely love going here with a large and small crowd. Never a bad meal, my family and I love their black bean burgers. The aioli is delicious!

Every time I drive out to Newport, this place is PACKED, which is quite the surprise because it really seems like it's in the middle of nowhere. I've always wondered if it's because there's nowhere else around or if it's legitimately good. Having now stopped, I can say the latter is true. It's pub food, but with quality ingredients and prepared well. There's even some creative takes on a meal such as the Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, because honestly gravy and cranberry just makes any turkey sandwich better. Overall, the indoor decor looks like it could be featured on the Magnolia channel with its slightly rustic and on trend usage of various industrial elements. However, I imagine that on a nice summer day, the porches are clearly the best place to be.

Had a small retirement party (20 people) they were very accommodating to our needs the appetizers were delicious especially the spinach artichoke dip and teriyaki chicken bites!! The Caesar salad fantastic too. Very flavorful red sangria. The bartender was a pleasure and gave us wonderful service. Everyone at the party truly enjoyed themselves. Thank you

Got together with some friends who brought along their sweet and adorable 1 1/2 year old for brunch this past weekend. We called ahead and when we arrived at the restaurant we were seated right away. There appeared to be a large baby shower happening in one half of the restaurant and brunch in the other, the bar was also half full when we got there at noon. We received our drinks right away, which included mimosas with OJ, pineapple and cranberry juice, all were delicious!! Our food arrived approximately half an hour after we ordered which included four adult meals and one kids meal. Everything was correct and we dug right in. The brunch is to die for, I would recommend Back 40 for adults and families!!

The food is good. Place is nice. And service is always good. They also have a good beer and drink list.

Amazing customer service from the moment I called to get on the list to be seated to the end. Zach was our server and he made amazing recommendations that we bought 3 main courses for my husband and I. Very loud environment on Friday evening so maybe go there in the afternoon if you want a quieter atmosphere where you can hear the people at your table. The Back 40 burger and fries were my favorite meal out of the 3 meals I tried today. So thank you Zach for recommending that! Fish tacos were okay, they had a little kick to them and I can't eat spicy anymore so if you're sensitive to spice like I am, skip the fish tacos. The Mac & cheese has a bit too much breading but not bad. My son had the chicken tenders and he had fun playing with his food and he said it was delicious so I'm always happy when they're happy! Nachos were also good, they had seasoning salt on the chips, not too bad. Had the "Light My Fire" margarita and substituted the ghost tequila for patron silver and it was perfect! We will be back but earlier in the day.

We loved it! Great menu, reasonable prices, large portions, what's not to like! Our server, Carissa, did a great job serving us. We got the Brussels sprouts appetizer, which was huge, and delicious. My wife ordered swordfish, and I ordered bacon mac and cheese. Both meals were enormous, and delicious. We'll be going back in two weeks. It's a long drive, 1.25 hours, but we'll worth it. This place has a great vibe, very patriotic!

Great service! Lots of variety for a diverse group. Food came out promptly, good portions and flavorful. We will be back.

Nice atmosphere, nice bar, lots of outdoor seating. Food is very tasty, but the value is not there for me. The salmon was cooked perfectly, but for $25 I would rather be somewhere by the water. Besides for the value on the salmon, the succotash was okay. The salmon had a nice golden crisp on the outer layer, The cheesesteak was very tasty, but was lacking steak as it didn't make the full roll it was made on. I liked the flavors mixed in with the fresh jalapeño. We upgraded to the truffle fries and they were good putting the dish over $20. The burger was delicious and it was a good size coming in at $15. If you like the flavors of the famous Big Mac, you'll be pleased that they nailed the special sauce. The service was great and the food was good, but for the money I personally wouldn't make another trip.

Came for drinks with a few friends. They had life acoustic music which was nice. They also have outdoor seating on both the front and back porches. Would love to come for food one day.

This place is Legit! I have passed by Back 40 no less than a hundred times going back and forth from Newport. The red signage is very recognizable. Yesterday we finally stopped by. And makes us wish we stopped by earlier. The restaurant is very large. I always thought it was a little hole in the wall when we passed by it but it certainly is not. Plenty of parking and they keep the grounds well manicured. I'm a grass guy and it's always nice to see when businesses keep everything nice and clean. Check in was easy. They don't take reservations so we called ahead and put our names on the list. We got a confirmation saying to arrive by 6:30. It was a Saturday night so the place was packed but you can see that they still had a few tables available. We checked out the menu and ordered a few items. A pitcher of red sangria, the tuna special, their signature chicken sandwich, wings and the chicken parm. The red sangria is pretty refreshing and the price can't be beat at $22. When we first tasted it couldn't detect even a hint of alcohol. My wife said it's juice. Don't be fooled folks. It will catch upto you. She couldn't drive afterwards. Haha. Food overall was very good. The chicken parm was well cooked and the rigatoni was filled with marinara sauce which I like. The chicken sandwich was great. My wife's tuna special was very healthy tasting. The alcohol prices at Back 40 was very very reasonable. And I think that's their secret sauce. People love cheap alcohol and it brings people back. Food is really solid and the service was quick. They did mess up the bill and had a few things that I didn't order on there but they quickly fixed that. Overall a very nice restaurant. Really no issues. Try it out!

Really nice restaurant. Large menu with anything from vegetarian to burgers. The staff was very prompt and nice. All of our choices were excellent....the burger, the veggie burger and the veggie omelette. The choices really cover the spectrum from salads to comfort food, you are bound to find something that will fit your palate and mood. Good choice if you are in the area.

Poor service not attentive too busy eating their own lunch to bother to correct the wrong meal I got I was shocked how little they gave a shit

We have done here a couple of times. Food and service are excellent. Definitely one of our favorites for brunch..

Following my Goddaughter's first communion, Back40 was the first choice for dinner. We had 15 adults and 2 children. Considering it was a fairly large party, they had one large table and one smaller one right behind it that sat six. The waiter came over right away and was very friendly. Before taking our drink orders, he gave us time to get situated. My mom and I ended up getting the traditional eggs Benedict. My husband ordered corn beef hash eggs Benedict and my dad got a burger. All said their food was delicious. Despite the fact that the tables were a little close to other patrons dining, unsure if this was due to the extra table they added for us or if this was the norm, and the limited menu, I would've loved to have more choices for brunch, I would still give a solid 5 stars. You will definitely leave full, prices are reasonable, service and food were excellent.

Came in on a Christmas, Eve of December 2022, Waiter was very nice and attentive. I ordered corn beef and hash and replaced the toast with home fries and a side salad w/House salad dressing (white, balsamic vinaigrette.) A nice little creamy vinaigrette with a honey mustard taste to it. The mixed greens for the salad was a good selection (Didn't feel heavy or watery). Corn beef and hash is also made with good selection of diced potatoes and chorizo. Pros: Good quality and I nothing left to bring back to the kitchen. Service: wonderful. Andrew is really good at his job. Not so great is there is no oat milk or almond for lactose intolerant individuals such as myself and a lack of Wifi. I recommend this place to anyone who wants to venture out the city.

Service was good. Chips disgusting. Food overall was poor. We had 2 flys hovering around our meal. The pretzels were too salty. My drink had more ice than liquid. Unfortunately will not return.

We were very happy with all the things we ordered. We had the chicken pieces appetizer The burgers and chicken sandwiches were very good

Decent for bar food and a beer. Nashville hot chicken wasn't really authentic. This has a dry rub not the hot sauce you would think. Service was good.

Absolute great atmosphere, been three or four times over the last couple of years and each time has been a great experience. Food and cocktails have been on point each time and have enjoyed each of our visits with fond affection. Very professional service and attentive waitstaff have made for enjoyable times here.

Flys, cold food, flat beer. We would go there often, but it has been going down hill. This was our last time. Sorry

Great gastropub with hearty, tasty portions and a fantastic bar. Check in advance if there is live music. Outdoor eating in the back is great during the spring and fall.

Attended group event for large group but only 7. Very accommodating. Excellent service by Lindsey C. Separate checks. Lindsey was fantastic, friendly, quick to refill, get order, bring food. Definitely will return. Friday 6 pm

Service great, prompt and friendly. My only complaint was the bathrooms as they were dirty and not kept up

Had to fit in a quick dinner en route to a concert at the Odean so this was on the way. A large space, packed, and lively on a weekday. Oodles of parking. Very good service. Menu is large and best termed "upscale bar food". We split the Buffalo cauliflower (a bit spicy) and asiago pretzels (not a winner for 2 of us) as appetizers. Entrees were huge portions: miso cod, steak frites poutine, mac and cheese w/ short ribs, and "dinner meatloaf". Other than the steak frites - all entrees are under $20. Happy campers and damages for 4 with tip and a few cocktails and wines were $200.