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Back Deck, Boston, MA

Back Deck

4.3 (2033)
$30 and under
American
2 West Street, Boston, MA 02111

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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.

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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
  • 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.
  • 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

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What 2,033 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

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Back Deck offers a delightful dining experience with its "great food, amazing staff," and cozy atmosphere, making it a favorite for pre-theater meals near the Opera House. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and quick preparation, especially for theatergoers. While drinks and noise levels can vary, the convenient location and varied menu make it a reliable choice.
2,033 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A nice restaurant with great servers the food was good and ambience was nice

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  2. Wendi

    San Antonio1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good but poor service. Our server did not check in on us or ask if we needed anything until it was time to drop off the check.

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  3. Steven

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and food and service , recommend for dinner before a concert at The Wilbur.

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  4. Woody

    East Tennessee1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor service, average food. Don't get the Mac and cheese. Bland and one note. Our server paid more attention to the hostess than to our table.

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  5. Heather

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! The Back Deck is our go-to restaurant when we’re going to see a show at the Opera House!

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  6. Laurie

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff and welcoming atosmphere! Loved the garlic steak tips!

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  7. Paul

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food well prepared and served quickly. Good pour on mixed drinks.

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  8. John VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great pre-theater spot. Great food, service and staff.

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  9. Isela

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok. Menu was Minimal but adequate. But the food and service was good. Thank you

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  10. Marshall VIP

    Greater Boston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    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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FAQs

Back Deck is rated 4.3 stars by 2033 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Downtown Crossing

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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