I want to like this place, but I just can't. Wildly inconsistent food yet has a nice vibe and good decor. I really can't say anything other than I'm slightly disappointed every time & my wife and I honestly try, hoping it's improved once every two months or so. We'll be back again I'm sure & I hope I can add a star or two! read more

Buffalo chicken bites in the photo online showed large fried chunks of buffalo chicken with large blue cheese crumbles spread on top. I ordered them and received a plate of small, dry and cold pieces of buffalo chicken, no blue cheese crumbles. Something I could have made for $4 at home but charged $15. Very unimpressed. And their fries which again looked incredible in photos online were cold and soggy. I do not recommend. read more

The food was good, and so was our service. The meatloaf tastes good but just needed a little more sauce to go with the mashed potatoes but it once again tasted good. My kids tore through the grilled cheese and Mac and cheese, and my wife enjoyed the salmon. The winner for me was the Wellington egg rolls and the sauce I felt took away from it. They stood fine on their own. read more

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Food was amazing, huge portions. You can tell the ingredients are quality and they source lots of their dishes from local farms. Our waittress was very nice as well. Will def have to go back to try more on the menu! read more

We arrived at 515 on a Saturday night. The place esp the huge bar area, was busy but we were seated immediately at a small table very close to another 2 top. Very casual place. Uniform is jeans and tshirts. Decor is minimalist with a nod toward country. Seating is comfortable and easily adaptable for big parties but the tables that line the wall of the dining room are a little close together. It is noisy but you can still hear your tablemates. We got the meatball appetizer and it was served in a wonderful sauce. The meatballs were good, but three small meatballs for $6 was a bit overpriced. I really enjoyed the lobster roll. The seasoning was perfect and there was no mayonnaise involved. The fries were fantastic. My companion had a nicely seasoned salmon served on spinach and quinoa which was perfectly cooked. The menu was simple with no real signature dishes. Service most efficient and amiable. I think prices may be a little high for that area but the food was good read more

Back 40 - Comfort Food Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Food is like an upgraded Applebee's. That being said I love Applebee's, I like the food here. Drink selection is massive. Somehow they don't have nachos I would hope they have cheese so they ran out of tortilla chips. I'll be back again. read more

We were referred here by a friend and decided it would be a great option for dinner. On a Saturday night around 7:30, there was a "35" minute wait. We grabbed some beers and waited by the fire for our table. Only took about 15 min! That was great because we were hungry (but I liked hanging out by the fire). For an app, we ordered the old bay tots. SO GOOD! I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and by boyfriend the mac and cheese with pulled pork. Both were so delicious! We both agreed the pork was some of the best we've had. And to top it, the portions were huge! My boyfriend left with a whole other meal! We decided to take the Allies Donut Bread pudding to go because we were stuffed, but couldn't pass it up. This was the only thing we were a little disappointed in. Our friends really had hyped this up and we were under whelmed. Granted, we must have been missing something because we took it home (sans ice cream). Our server Nicole was so sweet and attentive and even the waiter by the bar helped us out with suggestions! You could tell it was a great and hardworking staff. Overall, we cant wait to go back! read more

Food wasn't that good. Ordered the calamari (waited over 20 minutes to arrive. Keeping in mind that on Sunday at 6:00 pm the place wasn't that crowed - several open tables. So the food should have come sooner and the waitress would not have needed to apologize twice for the delay). Nevertheless, being Rhode Island if your going to serve calamari you need to nail it (it shouldn't be that difficult to do...right). The breading was falling off the calamari rings and the breading (the little that stayed on calamari and the rest/most that fell off, sat at the bottom of the plate was overwhelming greasy.) I told the waitress and she agreed. Rookie armature cooking skills to serve fried battered food where the batter doesn't stay on. Also, how difficult is it to prepare meatloaf. Comfort food should always be well prepared. How do you burn the outside and the inside still be cold.??? I've been here three time, once it was okay...twice it was bad. It just hasn't gotten any better. Not coming back!!!! read more

Decent food, some items are hit or miss. Good draft selection. One negative is it is very loud inside when it's busy

vacationing in RI from Maryland. Randomly drove by and said we needed to try it. the exterior matched the charm of the interior. The menu had a great mix of "try a local dish" for my adventuous son and "there is something for everyone" picky-eater husband. The entire waitstaff was welcoming and Jill was fantastic! Even gave my son extra cherries with his Shirley Temple. Come here, you will be happy. read more

We've dined in twice so far with this pandemic and they are very good with safety measures. Also I have to mention that they are wonderfully careful with my severe shrimp allergy. Love this place! read more

usually like the place even though its a bit loud, last time i was there they had a band @ 7:00p pm. it was so loud you could not talk at the table. the band was ok but we were going for dinner not a concert. bad plan for diners. read more

Need to go early, but food is great and service is fast. Highly recommend the pull pork sandwich

I too went since some people rave about it, yet others say it's all hype. I try not to waste too many words on places I won't go back to, so here's the twitter version...Artichoke dip - loose, burger - over cooked, mac and cheese - not so great. Service - friendly but inattentive. read more

Guess we just picked a bad night to go. Called that morning for a reservation for 6 people at 7:30. Received text that call in received and they would try to honor our "call ahead" as close to 7:30 as possible. We were all there at 7:00, but were told we would have to wait till 7:30 or a little longer. No problem, busy Saturday night, we would have a drink or two. We stood in bar, waitress came around and took our order and we received with no wait. By 7:45 there was no room to stand, and they were still letting folks in. It was a little scary. The food that went by did look delicious tho. 8:30 and two drinks later, we decided to check on our "call ahead". They had no clue when a table would open up. 9:00 and absolutely NO standing room left (people still being let in), the band was just setting up (guess they were starting at 8:30). We left. Never did receive a text saying our table was ready. Need a better system. Don't bother with reservations. These 6 folks will not be back. read more

I wish I could have given the restaurant 1 and 5 stars at the same time. I had the maple and sriracha chicken sandwich, which was one of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time. It had the perfect heat, and the maple syrup complemented the flavors. I wished I could have enjoyed this sandwich more. Sadly, it had a dark cloud over it. The prime rib poutine was absolutely the worst. The gravy was bland and just simply made the fries soggy, and there were lumps of gravy concentrate throughout it. There was a large piece of fatty piece of meat on the plate (see attached picture) and smaller pieces of fat scattered around the plate, with very little meat. I did not say anything to the server because I was not going to ruin her day. She was friendly and checked on us often; she did nothing wrong. I suggest you remove the poutine from the menu or at least give the meal a quality check before leaving the kitchen. The chef or manager was the one who failed. We will be back but not for poutine. read more

Back 40 - As you can see, the large piece of fat on top. - Comfort Food Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Very friendly wait staff but they only serve small beers or smaller beers. I don't like that and it make my heart hurt. Also do not get the lobster roll. read more

To the drinks, appetizers, main meal...on point! Carne asada taco burger. Their cocktail drinks AMAZING!! Definitely try the corn dip!!

I've been here a couple times. I like the atmosphere, and the fish tacos are on point. However their fish and chips are absolute garbage. We went to go bite into it, and the fish was like mush. They said it was Cod ( or was it haddock?) but texture wise it was like biting into rice pudding without the stickiness. That and we could have used the chowder they served us as wall paper paste. Otherwise I was a fan of the Calamari and the Vietnamese sandwich. When we pointed out the flawed food the staff was pleasant enough to take the chowder off the bill. I'll go back again I'm sure, I only hope they have made improvements on the chowder and the fish and chips. read more

Jared was an amazing server! Had a fantastic attitude despite it being packed and probably running around like crazy. He held his own big time, never leaving us for long. He was helpful and made my first visit super fun and easy. Pretty great selection of drinks and now for the main point of interest.... the food! I'm so used to excellent and interesting southern style food being from Texas while also living in ct. this place knocks it out of the park!!!! Hands down the BEST fried chicken sandwich I've ever tasted! They have such a solid grasp on what's new and good and keep it classy with your favorite comfort foods. I will absolutely be coming back! Great job all aground even on a busy night! . read more

This place is very good. An absolutely incredible selection of craft microbrew. The food is very good and the service is top notch. Not really any criticisms that I can make. Highly recommended. read more

4 days after their new reopen date. Where do I start? I come from a long generation of cooks and also a cook myself. If I were you I would ignore the 5 star reviews, the B 40 or Back 40 is far from being 5 stars and more than likely put there by family or friends. Absolutely no more than 3 stars and really just ok. I hope the management takes my review very serious or they will not survive, I live within a mile of this place and I know what people like around here. I was hoping this would be a great place to eat but they need to improve. They have a very limited dinner menu so beware. No chicken, beef or seafood other than Fish & Chips and short ribs. The building both inside and out looks fantastic, they get an A+ for that. We started with the New England style Smoked clam chowder, $7.00 for a decent size bowl. It had a strong smoked-like taste as advertised, it was good but we had to add a little cream to it to calm it down a bit. If you like the smokey taste then it's great and no need to change anything. At least it wasn't ruined with a strong Old Bay taste. My wife and I both ordered the Fish & Chips. Both the fish and chips were slightly burnt and some of the portions were burnt, other reviewers had also mentioned this so it must be the norm for that place. The portion (IMO) was small for $12.00 especially being over-cooked. My daughter had the Lobster Mac & Cheese and she absolutely loved it. The noise level was loud, nothing to absorb the sound so a normal conversation is nearly impossible. But hey, the place was packed. The wait staff was friendly, they appear to be mostly in their late teens and 20's, they aren't professionals but hey, give them time to learn. The total bill came to $77.00 with tax but without tip. It was a lot of money considering the amount and type of food that we were served. I'll wait at least another 2 months before I revisit, hopefully, their menu and food will be much better. read more

Huge dinning rooms but great atmosphere. Consistent food and service. $ make it a great fast stop.

Had a great time with friends even though we couldn't hear each other or the band. The open style is fun, but it definitely needs more sound absorption. read more

I was very disappointed in my meal. Restaurants should give a disclaimer if their macaroni and cheese is Velveeta. It wasn't inedible, but it also wasn't good. That being said, the sangria was very good and service was good. I'd still come back here and try something else. read more

I give it a 4.5 out of 5 on the number scale and a Grizzly bear on the animal scale. Have been here a few times, have had the burgers, mac n cheese, beer and liquor. Good on everything but the location. They should open a Front 40 somewhere closer to humans. I'll still come cause it's a solid spot for just about any occasion except maybe a knife fight. read more

One of the consistently best and reasonably priced places not only in all of South County.

Don't go for the food! Service great HOWEVER,If you're from New England & expect the $22.00 lobster roll to be tasty.... WRONG! Canned lobster meat-I'm certain! And they have the nerve to call that a Reuben! Maybe 3 oz of meat... terrible! They're never gonna make it with those ridiculously high prices & sub par food! What a disappointment! read more

Hands down the best burger I have had in months if not years. I had the blu burger which is a blue cheese bacon onion jam burger medium rare with hand cut fries. The order came out quickly and cooked to perfection red in the middle fading to a little pink then a nice crisp putter layer. That held in the fabulous flavor of the burger which mixed in excellently with the Bacon onion jam my mouth is starting to water just writing this review. The hand cut fries were crisp and seasoned well no need to add salt pepper or anything else. I ended with a pumpkin cheesecake which was a bigger slice then most places I have been to recently the flavor was great the texture was not as smooth as most cheesecakes but that in my opinion was because of the mincing of real pumpkins in with the cheesecake nothing fake about this cheesecake really fresh tasting and really good. The Back 40 has a smaller menu more like a high end restaurant then a chain restaurant. But there is something for everyone plus the front of the house staff from the waitress to Bartenders are up beat friendly and polite. Note to the management keep up the great things you are doing and you will be a very well know restaurant not just in Rhode Island but all of Southern New England and might be an award winning restaurant in more ways then one. read more

Back 40 - Pumpkin cheesecake - Comfort Food Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

HELLO, I'M YELLING BECAUSE THIS PLACE THOUGHT IT'D BE OK TO HAVE LIVE MUSIC START AT 7PM ON A SATURDAY AT 110 DECIBLES. Honestly though, I don't often write reviews, but I feel like I need to make this known. The palce was packed with parties at least four people or more and every table seemed to need to scream to be heard. The band was good too but I rather have a normal conversation with my friends. There is no need to have a live band at the peak dinner hour. The food was really good and the atmosphere was there, but the music was what really killed me. My girlfriend and I tried to catch up with some friends and spent our evening asking them to repeat what they had just said. Even the waiters had a difficult time trying to decipher what we were trying to say. I'm usually forgiving but not when it comes to this. I don't think I'll be returning. I like live music too, just not while I'm sitting down to eat dinner with friends. Can't it wait 'til 9PM? read more

I drive by this place all the time and it is always packed. The food must be amazing. Sadly that was not the case when I dined there for the first time. Upon entering the restaurant for the first time I was surprised by the layout and seating of the establishment. It had a very open vibe and looked like a good place to hangout but the seating for eating a meal in my opinion is poor. You either can sit in a half booth with chairs (that we're not very comfortable and also looked weird) on the other side or in high chairs spread throughout the middle of the establishment. The food was ok. I ordered the salmon burger and it left much to be desired. It was very soft and overall not that good. The fries that came with it were nothing special either. The rest of my party had gotten the chicken and the meatloaf and were satisfied with their meal. I am not much of a bread pudding person but the rest of the group really liked the Allie's donut option so I cannot comment on that. I did try it however and found that it was ok. Overall, it was ok. I don't think I would come again for the food maybe just to hang out with friends. read more

Brunch was terrible! They do not have jelly for your toast I mean they do not serve them! What???? My hash browns were over cooked it was hard as a rock! The server asked my 7 year old son if he would like some soda??? It's 10am!!! Who does that? Had dinner there before and it was so so the drinks were good though. read more

Well overdue to post a favorable review. We do a once a year visit on our way up to Newport and enjoy lunch with a group of friends. This year due to Covid we did not join this trip. When I was thinking about what I would miss; the chicken and waffles was on my list! Food is yummy- everyone always enjoys their choices. Cocktails are refreshing; love the beer selections. And the service has always been top notch. Keep doing what you are doing! Hope to be back soon. read more

We love it here! Great service and delicious food. I love that they will make their chopped salad into a wrap at lunch. Also, burgers are amazing!!! Love the drinks and the great atmosphere. Fun place with a great vibe!! read more

My son attends URI and this establishment has become a staple for a (typically) delicious quick lunch. My boys love the tv's everywhere and I personally love the fireplace and outdoor porch. The best thing though is the service-OUTSTANDING! Food is usually good too; I've had burgers, poutine, sandwiches, brunch items. We all love the prime rib poutine. The donut French toast with banana-walnut compote was terrific. Burgers cooked to perfection. However, steak and cheese wrap was downright gross and a turkey sandwich I recently had was made with old dark meat -ruined the sandwich...:( GREAT cocktails but they are very chintzy on serving wine (skimpy for price). All in all a solid choice! read more

The menu something unexpected for the area, new and fresh. The craft beer list is amazing. Have a flight, you can pick what you want--up to 4. We had such a great time here. Everyone on staff was pleasant and helpful with suggestions. Can not recommend this place enough. Highlights: beer - downeast, foolproof, lord hobo and dragons milk. Food: fish tacos, Mac n' cheese, scallop skewers, tots and wings. read more

I love the many beers on tap. Food is great. Service is awesome...very friendly and very efficient. I usually go during the day. My only criticism is the music is way too loud. At last visit everyone at our table had to shout to be heard over the music volume and, of course, all other customers were doing same thing. read more

Well decided to give it another go after the problems with the original opening. Im really perplexed by whos going there... it has to be because there isnt anything that appeals to NKingstown folks. The Good: The bars nice and has a great layout. The beer menu isnt bad.. certainly not as extensive as the Mews however. The beer ale prices are a little high but not outrageous. Too many hoppy IPA options.... there is a whole world of microbrews that arnt hoopy IPAs. The only thing here ill say is that the bartender needs to measure out and look at a 6oz pour... and its not 2 fingers at the bottom of a wine glass. The Not so good: The cauliflower steak... pretty much what appears to be a roasted head.... mot pan seared... no sauce.... just odd. Mildly tasty. The BAD: Ok so steak tips.. these were cut from a sirloin steak which some places do. It was ordered med rare because i knew it was going to be lean. Came out med to well...some pieces were dry I mean dry like the desert. But yes it got worse..... the Risotto.... Ive had... cooked and eaten more Risotto than the cook in the back prob has seen in her lifetime..... I like my risotto done... not 1/2 cooked.... and im not talking al dente i mean it had crunchy bits. Chef risotto should have a strong broth.. usually chicken broth... this was bland like it was cooked in tap water. It had ZERO and i mean ZERO seasoning.... not even salt and pepper i had to do that. It did have some cut uo mushrooms in it. But no creamyness whatsoever. Risotto should be finished with a pad of butter. Total risotto FAIL! My meal was a zero.... overcooked meat... undercooked and poorly prepared risotto. Now the Odd: So we read the reviews and followed how people raved about the doughnut bread pudding. Figured hey we can salvage this meal. Not really.... it didnt really taste like an Allies doughnut.... and i know because ive jad a lotta em. Needs nutmeg.... something. The whiskey caramel stopped by to visit but it didn't stay on the plate.... we saw a few drops of it. Maybe we just got a weird one not sure. However the ice cream was very good. Im not sure what to make of this place but our experience wasnt good esp def not worth what it cost. Im starting to think this place has a cult following largely made up of people that dont know what good food is .... its odd that i see 5 star reviews up on yelp for this place. We may give it another try and try other dinner items odf the menu. read more

So let me start by saying the reason we came here tonight was because we had a $25 gift card and a free "bar snack" from our last awful visit. Being a new restaurant I'm all for second chances. Also, working in the Industry for 8+ years, I get it. We started by ordering four apps, only three make it to the table, no big deal. After we got all our apps we order dinner right away. There's 7 of us. It took 45 minutes from when we FINISHED our apps before we got our dinner. Fine. It's kid break week, they are busy, I get it. BUT my brothers burger was a hockey puck, my moms pasta was cold, there was a hair in my salmon (I know it wasn't my hair because my hair was in a braid) and my dads steak came out 10 min after we all got our food. Totally unacceptable!!!! Although our waitress was very apologetic for the kitchen issues, I had to ask for a water four times before receiving one. I got a refill of my cocktail and it was the wrong one.. the list goes on. The restaurant is beautiful. I've been to the past three restaurants that were there before and they have put a lot of work into it, the atmosphere is very fun. But having that restaurant in my back yard I can say I will NEVER be back. It's too bad because I was really looking forward to going. read more

The place did nothing for me. Service was fair at best, bar stools were uncomfortable and the service was slow. Too pricey for Exeter.