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

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

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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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

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. read more

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. read more

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 read more

THE FLIES, THE FLIES. Ok folks. I have dined here no less than a dozen times and EVERY SINGLE TIME I am swatting flies away from my food. Whether we eat inside or outside there are flies everywhere. It's gross. Please note that I LOVE to dine al fresco (Trio, Coast Guard House, Matunuck Oyster Bar, the list is long) we never have an issue with flies like this. Also, the mixed drinks. Very expensive and very little alcohol. Beer is fine but the mixed drinks are not. The food is solid but the flies and the drinks are a problem. We hosted a party of 6, 2 drinks each and not the slightest buzz. LOTS OF MIXERS used! Back 40 PLEASE figure it out ASAP. There's a way. No need to reinvent the wheel. Other establishments have figured it out. Until then- adios. read more

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

Service was good. Food was good. Nothing stood out. The restaurant it self was big and it had a nice vibe. If you're looking for a place for dinner with your family I would definitely recommend. read more

They are very nice and friendly. Amazing food but a bit pricey. I got salmon last time I was there and I think it was the best I have ever had except for my mom's salmon. There food is cooked thoroughly and place looks very cool. I love how the place looks. read more

Ate here on the way out of Newport and it was a great decision Buffalo Cauliflower app was delish!! Was so full took most of my bbq sandwich home. Drinks were refreshing and tasty too read more

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

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I have been here several times and continue to enjoy it. The Seasons Change Salad is one of my favorite salads, but you may want to ask for the dressing on the side. I also really love the nachos with pulled pork. I appreciate that they have a nice outside option and the tables aren't too close together (inside or out) for those who still like some distance. It's a go-to for me both in-person and carry out. read more

The food here was great. And there's a lot of it! My husband and I don't eat it often but this place made us happy we decided to leave the house. The tots were crispy. Every single one. And they didn't sog up when the sauce was poured on them. That alone is impressive! My husbands chicken sandwich was seasoned so well, and still hot! It didn't sit under a lamp or on the station waiting to be delivered. It was cooked, and came straight to the table! Our seating was outdoors and honestly, my preference. We got a wonderful light breeze and plants to look at. The tables were clean and balanced - no wobbles here. The servers were attentive and the staff was nice. I do wonder how much diversity they have, so it would be worth it to visit again. Several of their dishes have the same ingredients, just in a different order, but perhaps this place has found their niche. Trust me, it's working for them! read more

Back 40 - Pulled pork tots. - Comfort Food Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

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I met friend for lunch here on a weekday on her suggestion, and boy am I glad I did! Nice atmosphere, servers prompt and friendly. We were seated immediately and sat at a regular table ( I am not a fan of highboy seats and tables). The menu is huge and they offer so many things that sound delicious.... I decided on the BACK 40 BURGER*$12 ( 1/2 lb. prime beef, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, special sauce, brioche bun, hand-cut fries.) I ordered it medium rare (no cheese) and it came out perfectly on a big fresh brioche bun. I also got the TRUFFLE FRIES $6 (hand-cut fries, Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, garlic aioli, fresh herbs) which were awesome. They weren't too "truffley" and the hand cut fries were cooked perfectly. I love skin on my fries! My friend got the BLACK BEAN + QUINOA BURGER $13 (house made vegetarian black bean + quinoa burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle aioli, guacamole, brioche bun, hand-cut fries) also with the truffle fries and said it was delicious. All in all it was a really good meal and I will definitely be back to try more things. We did not have a cocktail, but they looked really good as well. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in southern RI. The baked mac is amazing, unfortunately they took off one of my family's favorite dishes done by them (the steak poutine!!) but otherwise everything that we have had here has been amazing. I'm picky about meat and when I thought mine was too pink for my taste, waitress took back into the kitchen and brought another asap. Staff is friendly, atmosphere is great, place is clean :) Specials have been tasty too read more

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

Had to stop by here being a big Culpo family fan! It was on our way to Newport, and so glad we ventured over here. I did check the menu beforehand and saw it was super vegetarian friendly which was a huge plus. This is kinda located in the middle of nowhere but once you find it, it is a huge gem. The decor and set up of this place is so planned out and beautiful, and I loved the relaxed setting. The staff is very friendly and with covid all the seats are super far apart and socially distant. I called in advance to make a booking, and they were even super accommodating when I wanted to move back my reservation. We ended up ordering the mac and cheese and a burger and were so satisfied with the food. This is such a great gem in the area and I am looking forward to stopping by here very soon!! read more

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Food is always crappy... ordered nachos with added pulled pork and it barely had anything on them at all... asked the server why it didn't have any cheese and they said "it probably burnt off" Only go for drinks. read more

Love this place! Bar with lots of sports on tv and live music sometimes plus awesome food from mac n cheese to fancy fish tacos. We loooove the buffalo cauliflower and the servers are so nice. Always crowded but not too long a wait. read more

Been an OG back 40 customer since they opened, and have always had great service, yummy food and snazzy drinks. We seem to make it to Back 40 more often on Sundays for Brunch than any other time. The boozy coffees are delish and you cannot go wrong with any of the Benedicts they offer. My guy likes the hash benedict and I enjoy the Nashville bennies or the pulled pork. (Side note- took a star off for the two separate times Ive asked for poached hard and they come out runny- sorry guys. I cant do runny eggs!!) The truffle homefries are great as well as the hollandaise sauces that come with it. Each one has a different vibe. Cereal shots are always tasty, but honestly the bloody mary's go best with the bennies. Staff is always usually attentive and friendly, unless they are too busy like they were last Sunday but management made a full recovery and of course we'll be back. Let us know next time Olivia and her man come through, we'll meet them for brunch ;) read more

Been here several times after visiting the veterans cemetery. Went today, and it was disgusting enough not to eat there. We actually banged down our beers to get out asap. Flies everywhere and the whole place smells stagnant and musty. The bar was dirty, menus were filthy and the bathrooms? Both disgusting and the smell was like they have never been cleaned or sanitized. This is clearly a place for kids to work and hang out. Why anyone would eat there is a mystery. We saw people leaving full plates of food. Board of health needs to visit that place. read more

Good atmosphere, pretty wide open space. Tried their brunch menu on Sunday. Started with a mix up on the bloody Mary's in which they had the wrong toppings. Which was a minor issue. Since this was the 1st visit I was debating if I should pick from the breakfast or lunch menu. Well the maple sriracha chicken and waffle got the nod. It was quite interesting since it incorporated a cole slaw and blue cheese crumbles. But what the hell, no balls no glory! Very nice presentation, and appealing to the eyes so let's see if it's as appealing to the taste buds. It certainly packed a punch of different flavors. However the blue cheese kind of becomes over powering at the end of every bite. Chicken was tender and tasty. The sriracha maple syrup was a nice combination Seems like everyone is using sriracha in boosting the flavor profiles. All in all I'll be back for another round of dining. read more

Back 40 - Fried chicken and waffle the B40 way - Comfort Food Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

I really wanted to like this place because it looks so inviting inside & out, but the food...the food y'all, was super disappointing... My husband ordered the Mac & Cheese and added chicken-the biggest mistake of this dish was the chicken that was obviously pre-made/thawed-out-refrigerator-chicken. The cheese sauce left much to be desired... I'll give them kudos for the cavatappi noods though, they're the best. I ordered the fish tacos...at least the chipotle aioli had some flavor? :/ claimed to be fresh, local cod, however it also tasted like pre-made Gorton's frozen fish. The mango salsa was ok...again, gave me store bought vibes. My kiddo had the kid's tenders and fries, and of course I needed to try them...the chicken tenders were similar to McDonald's chicken nuggets...just shaped like tenders. He threw them after tasting, but with a toddler that could go both ways... I will say the tropical cider was good. Asiago pretzel appetizer was okay. I guess we were disappointed because for a restaurant, we were expecting SOMETHING to be freshly made and unfortunately, everything tasted like it came out of the freezer section of a local grocery store. For the prices of the food, definitely not worth the buck. My husband did say his beer at least tasted like the keg lines were clean! So there's a star! Our waitress was also incredibly sweet & attentive. If I could offer stars just based on her service, she would get all 5 stars. read more

We drove by on a Saturday afternoon and saw a lot of cars in the pkg lot so decided to try it. We sat at the bar since it was just the two of us. Food was excellent, had the chicken bites and Truffle fries. IPA beer selection was great as well. Fast service and friendly staff. Too bad we were just traveling by as we would definitely make this a go to spot. read more

I had high expectations going to this place, the buffalo cauliflower was excellent, the servers were courteous. Sadly, the food did not live up to the hype. The truffle fries were just like-warm fries with a truffle dip. The premiere 40 burger was COMPLETELY unseasoned and a complete let down. I'm not sure if they were training a new chef or what. I won't be back. read more

I drove by this place a few times driving down to Charlestown. Finally made it in this week. The place was hopping for 1pm on a Wednesday. We sat outside in the front. It was a gorgeous day but the road noises distracted a little. I had the chicken parm and it was delicious. My daughter had the naked chicken wings and fries, wife had a salad. Everything was good, service was attentive, prices were reasonable. Wouldn't mind stopping in again and try something else. read more

Super spacious restaurant situation on super spacious land. And the food, also generously portioned -Back 40 really takes the cake for that. Spicy chicken sandwich wasn't spicy at all but it was delicious. Parm truffle fries were a bit disappointing -soggy and bland. Also got a gyro wrap and wasn't expecting much but it was delicious. Delicious sauce. Definitely a great place to hang out with groups of friends. They also had outdoor seating too, didn't realize until we left. read more

This is my second time getting food from here. Both times take out. First time was horrendous. My sandwich was soggy and fries were inedible. Cost me $19 and I threw it away. it was a club sandwich, not sure of the name because it's not on the menu anymore! Tonight I had the fish and chips. Fries were much better this time. Yay!! Fish was good batter was good. Not the best I've had here in Rhode Island, but definitely not the worst. I'd have it again. $20. I think the prices are way too high for what you get, but there are not many restaurants close by here so I guess they can get away with it. Cannot comment on the restaurant itself because it's always been takeout! I'd still say give it a try!! read more

We always enjoy eating at this restaurant. Their variety of beers available is amazing. The black bean burger is my personal favorite. Their burgers and their Mac and cheese are both delish! The wait staff is great. We love this place!!! read more

Great food and atmosphere Nachos were delicious as was the cauliflower appetizer. I ended up having the fish and it didn't disappoint. read more

Take two - just drinks! Tried the garden gimlet in hopes of a cool summer refresher and wasn't disappointed! read more

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Always a great atmosphere here !! Love the vibe, decor etc Although when we walked in tonight there was a slight sewer smell ‍ Anyhow - nachos with chicken were delicious !! My friend ordered the stuffed portobello as well and said it was good but not quite how she thought it would come out- almost like a deconstructed dish I had the steak frites and they were ok - I should've ordered the carne asada which I love but wanted to try something new . My friend ordered the buccatini with meatballs and said it was ok wished there was more sauce. Wait staff was, as always , super nice and attentive !! read more

A nice spacious space. It felt nice not to be piled on top of fellow diners. I'm sure it was crowded for family weekend at URI, but the service was pretty slow. It took a while for someone to show up to take an order. We didn't order anything complicated that should have delayed our meals. However , the food was pretty good. And we will probably return. Sorry - no pics of our meals. read more

We chose Back Forty to host our rehearsal dinner, and we're very grateful. It was shockingly difficult finding a restaurant to host us - we had a lot of places tell us they couldn't work with what we had in mind, and a lot of places who were willing but would have charged us a massive venue fee (it would have been like paying for a 2nd wedding!). Back Forty was extremely flexible on all the specifics we had in mind, and the staff there the night-of were attentive and accommodating. Thank you very much for hosting us, and creating the exact evening we'd hoped for. Everything was perfect, and let us start off our wedding weekend with an awesome memory. read more

We spent a week on vacation in North Kingston. A lot of the places in the area offer the typical American/Comfort food. Back 40 is no different. However, their food is a step above all of the others. We were skeptical at first as it is a western-themed bar/restaurant in Rhode Island, but we were pleasantly surprised. When we are on vacation, we always try to go to a different local restaurant every night. We ended up going to Back 40 twice! During the first visit, 3 of us tried the Philly cheesesteak, the chicken gyro, a really great side salad ($3 upcharge), sweet potato fries ($3 upcharge), and the hot pretzel appetizer. I had a delicious NE IPA called "Haze Ho!" from Grey Sail Brewing. The second visit brought some repeats, including the same beer, gyro, and salad. We tried the regular fries this time. They were good. The highlight, however was the meatloaf platter. Delicious homemade food piled high! I gave Back 40 four stars because it wasn't the best food I have ever had, but it was definitely the best food we had this week. read more

Back 40 - Meatloaf Platter with garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn on the cob. Yum! - Comfort Food Near Me - North Kingstown, Rhode Island

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We held a lunch after a burial at Exeter cemetery. The staff at Back 40 made everything so easy. We didn't know how many people would come -no problem. We didn't know exactly when we would arrive-no problem. They reserved the whole dining area for us and it was perfect. I think we ended up having 50 people and we were all able to talk to each other and sit with different people and enjoy some delicious food. Welcoming and comfortable space for a bittersweet event. I cannot say enough about the terrific staff. read more

Tried Back 40 for the first time recently and thought it was just ok. When we walked in I was immediately hit with a smell that smelled kinda like sewage and when I went to the bathroom later I realized that is where the smell was coming from. The smell went away as we moved away from the entrance and to our table. The staff was very friendly, professional and attentive. Our waitress even came around and refilled our drinks without us having to even ask. We ordered nachos for the table which were amazing. I ordered the stuff portobello mushroom which was not at all what I expected it to be or like any stuffed portobello mushroom I've had before. That was good but not great. The pasta dish I ordered for my meal was tasty. The meatballs you could tell were homemade and fresh. I like the atmosphere minus the smelly entrance way. While I wasn't wildly impressed I wouldn't write this place off. It's a great space with great staff and decent food. read more

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

My friends and I stopped here for a late dinner after spending the day in Newport. Food and drinks were delicious and big portions. Service was good. Our favorite part was the live music (Lauren King Music) -such a fun and unexpected treat during our meal. Would recommend for a fun and relaxed night out! read more

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