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Back Deck, Boston, MA
Back Deck, Boston, MA
Back Deck, Boston, MA
Back Deck, Boston, MA
Back Deck, Boston, MA

Back Deck

4.2
4.2
1782 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 670-0320
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, 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.
  • Private party contact
    Sarah Short: (617) 670-0320
  • 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, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 1,782 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

1,782 Reviews
  1. Pete

    Greater Boston

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    X one salads at downtown prices. The facility is a little tired and the weight staff is somewhat attentive. They were not very busy on a Thursday night.

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  2. IF36

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came in with our toddler and were seated at a nice booth by the window. Our server was great and the food was delicious too!

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  3. SeanF

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The wait staff was very attentive and our order was served in a timely manner. A little disappointed in the quality of the food and the makeup of the Cobb salad.

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  4. JennC

    Coastal Georgia

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    Food was just ok. Waitress was not personable. We requested per reservation to sit outside. They had many open outdoor tables but we were seated inside. We requested to move which was accommodated. The menu posted and pics posted on website were not accurate. Not many choices and they don’t allow substitutions. Wouldn’t recommend.

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  5. Melissab

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great, casual restaurant. It has an open format where the front of the restaurant has large windows that open to the street. Smaller menu but good food and service.

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  6. MaltyM

    Cambridge

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Great food, location and service

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  7. ManD

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    we were a family of 6 and had 2 table reservations for 3 each. The hostess made us sit in two different tables despite an empty restaurant with plenty of tables that were easy to combine. Just very poor management and customer service.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Location is great with easy access to Theaters, Boston Common, and shopping. The menu isnt very expansive but the food was decent. My two teenagers and I went on a Wednesday and the place was virtually empty although when the hostess sat people she sat them directly next to each other (a few requested to move tables since it was odd to sit all together.) The kids had burgers and I had the steak tip salad. Although we all requested the meat be cooked medium it appeared closer to rare but still okay. We would most likely return due to convenience.

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  9. KatyS

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been for dinner many times. This was my first time joining for brunch. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I love that they have a good selection for gluten free as well! I always feel safe eating here!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent! Drinks were fabulous. We at next to the big window and loved looking out to the street. Great place to hang out and enjoy dinner.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was good and blueberry lemon thyme drink was amazing

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  12. AaronD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The steak was good, but the wings were excellent! Very good service and panning a return ASAP.

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  13. AlexS

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    well informed staff. excellent food. so many gluten free options. 10/10

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  14. KELLYC

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    This place was near our hotel. Our train was delayed and we were starving. Ordered a Cobb salad and my son a burger. It took 3 times for me to get the egg that was supposed to be in the salad- just kept bringing me back the same salad without it. Finally got a whole egg in a little bowl. A real chef would have sliced it nicely and placed on a plate. I had to cut up everything in my salad myself including the egg which is ridiculous. Never saw server again after food dropped off, asked hostess for check. My son said burger was fine. Nope not coming here again.

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  15. HJ66

    Greater Boston

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience1
    Inexperienced staff , understaffed and leaky ac condenser over our table. Not even an apology from the manager. Take your business elsewhere.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    45 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Quick dinner before a show at the Opera house. Staff was not very friendly, server was efficient but never engaged. Prob front of house sending vibe, not one smile🤷🏻‍♀️ ordered Mexicali Turkey burger, should have gone with beef. The Turkey burger was dry and grainy, tasted like nothing. Bbq burger decent and wedge fries pretty good. Prices ok for value. Wouldn’t seek out again, why is good dining so limited in a busy area of the city?!

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  17. KarenM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The perfect go-to place for dinner before a show. Consistently great food and service

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food, drink and service were wonderful! My group needed service as soon as we sat down as we we’re going to a show at the Opera House and we were waited on immediately. Everyone that we encountered that works at the Back Deck was friendly and attentive. Can’t say enough about the great food and service. Looking forward to going back.

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  19. TimN

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Good atmosphere and reasonable prices, but mediocre food.

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  20. TracyK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our go to pre -theater brunch spot. Always great.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Loud music inside, harder to hear. Slow male waiter.

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  22. SusanS

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best pre-show dinner experience ever! Always make a reservation, because it's very busy.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good waitstaff, good. A fun place for a pre show dinner

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  24. TinaM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food excellent. My wife’s order had the wrong side but it was fixed in short order. Chairs were a bit noisy on the floor. Open windows on to street a nice feature.

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  25. RobertA

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience2
    This is generally our go to place before an event at the theatre and we have had great experiences most times. Yesterday was an exception. The food was lukewarm and, because they were very short handed, we could not get the attention of our server. The sever was very efficient but obviously was stretched.

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  26. jodic

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    Food delivered was not what was ordered. Waiter argued that we were seeing. (Fried chicken tenders ordered for 8 yo granddaughter vs. Grilled boneless chicken best with ketchup--- gross) refused to swap it out to correct order. I had to go looking for bill to pay so we could leave. Would not go back next time we visit Boston. PS: Dining room was dirty (wilted lettuce and other scraps of food laying all around).

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  27. VictoriaM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the Back Deck! The only issue is that we're always just two people and we can never get a seat by the window! Bummer!

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  28. CharlotteW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The 3 of us made a reservation several days in advance of our plan to attend Boston Ballet’s 1:30 pm performance on Saturday, May 27. At 11:45 am, the restaurant was not crowded; we were pleased to get table 22 by an opened window. Our waiter Fortino was exceptionally welcoming and accommodating. The kitchen personnel prepared our menu selections in a timely manner. Our brunch items were fine to see, tasty to eat, and in satisfying portions. As the restaurant was not crowded, we didn’t rush; we enjoyed pleasant conversation longer than we would have if tables were needed. We left smiling, and anticipate many future times to dine at Back Deck.

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  29. JoseP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was my first time eating there, but the foos was really good, I hope someday return

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great spot for backyard inspired grilled treats. Try the grilled wings - fantastic!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The food was not seasoned well and pretty tasteless. Our server was very nice and attentive. Hopefully this was an off day. I probably would not return.

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  32. JonP

    Greater Boston

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for brunch with the family on Mothers Day. Great kids menu that everyone enjoyed. Thought the grilled buffalo tenders and steak tip salad were great. Would definitely come back.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We waited 30-minutes after being done eating for our check. Server walked by us five times without looking or checking in as we were trying to get her attention. We were barely on time for the event we had tickets to that started at 8pm despite a reservation that started at 6:15 and being done with our meal by 7:15.

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  34. Janet

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was good, dessert even better. Ambiance was really nice with the windows open and the fresh breeze coming in.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Delicious and service quick. Server could have been a little more friendly.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I needed a gluten free meal and they were able to accommodate me. The food was great and my family all enjoyed their food too.

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  37. MatthewM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a very good meal, reasonably priced. I especial liked the large open windows to the street, on a warm spring day. I would recommend the Back Deck.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing place! Walking distance to theaters. Food yummy 😋 They have the best burgers 🍔 They are Celiac safe, which gives them an A+ for my daughter. Highly recommend!!

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  39. ChristineM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The hostess, waitress and other wait staff were very nice. The food was very good and we would definitely return again.

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  40. CrystalS

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first visit to the Back Deck, and I was not disappointed. The food and drinks were great and so was the atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Back Deck is rated 4.2 stars by 1782 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 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–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • 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, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Sussman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Sarah Short: (617) 670-0320
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