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Back Deck, Boston, MA

Back Deck

4.4 (2028)
$30 and under
American
2 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Back Deck brings the outdoors inside with details like exterior carriage lighting and glazed brick in the dining room and an open kitchen that invites guests to watch the flame-licked fun. Back serves polished takes on cookout classics as well as dishes cooked over an open flame at homes across the globe. Almost all of the menu is grilled on three hardwood charcoal grills hand-picked to accommodate many differing options.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 670-0320
  • Website
    http://www.backdeckboston.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paul Sussman
  • Private party facilities
    Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Friends and family meet for charcoal-grilled favorites inspired by the food served at casual cookouts along with porch-perfect cocktails, beer and wine.
  • Location
    2 West Street, Boston, MA 02111
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Cross street
    Corner of Washington
  • Parking details
    We offer night and weekend parking validation of $2.00 off for local area lots.
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located next to the Downtown Crossing T stop and Silver Line Stop. We are just a short walk from Park Street, Chinatown and State Street stops.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,028 people are saying

Back Deck reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Back Deck is an ideal pre-theater dining spot close to the Opera House. Patrons praise its "great food and excellent service," with a menu featuring grilled meats and vegan options. The restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere, swift service, and is noted for its "attentive and personable" staff.

2,028 Reviews

  1. Marshall VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We saw a rat, informed waitstaff, she laughed and didn’t do anything about it.

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  2. Linda

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to place before the theater! Love it there.

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  3. Angela

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! Our service was amazing! I would definitely go back!

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  4. Elly

    Greater Boston1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was bland and very underwhelming for the city. Quick service and decent drinks. $100 for extremely mediocre meal for two.

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  5. Karen VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go before or after the theater. Service, food and drinks are all very good and very consistent… and they take reservations!

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  6. Judy

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual - great food, excellent service, and very cooperative waitress who made sure we got out in time to make our show at the Opera House👍

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  7. Mathew

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks arrived quickly and food tasted great. Cook on burger and steak tips were both spot on which is not very common these days.

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  8. Rick

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our reservation got us past a long line waiting to get seated. Hostess was friendly and efficient. Our server Ari was pleasant, attentive but not hovering. We all had beef related meals with a variety of sides. All were excellently prepared and presented. Ended our meal with coffees and chocolate cake. Nice way to end our meal. Great location as it was just steps from the Citizens Boston Opera House. We enjoyed a late lunch after seeing the Matinee. Highly recommend.

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  9. Kevin

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, friendly staff and great location for a meal after a show.

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  10. John VIP

    Greater Boston16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and great service. Our go-to pre-theater eatery when going to the Opera House!

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FAQs

Back Deck is rated 4.4 stars by 2028 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Downtown Crossing

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Back Deck

2 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Washington
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Crossing
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We offer night and weekend parking validation of $2.00 off for local area lots.
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located next to the Downtown Crossing T stop and Silver Line Stop. We are just a short walk from Park Street, Chinatown and State Street stops.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Sussman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.backdeckboston.com/
  • Phone number
    (617) 670-0320
  • Private party facilities
    Back Deck offers professional backyard grilling in a laid-back city setting seven days a week. Friends and family meet for charcoal-grilled favorites inspired by the food served at casual cookouts along with porch-perfect cocktails, beer and wine.
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