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The Back Door Bar

3.5 (68 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Casual
Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Chicken Caesar wrap was kind of dry but decent flavor.
Jessica D.

I stopped here super quick to grab some take out. It took about 15 mins to get a chicken caesar wrap and fries. For $16 (plus tip) I was expecting more but it wasn't terrible. The wrap had small diced up chicken which was very dry and didn't have enough caesar dressing. I paid extra for fries on the side, which were actually potato wedges and it was about the size of a small handful. Service was very friendly though.

Buffalo chicken wrap with onion rings
Ciera T.

We stopped here on our way to the hotel. We wanted the diner and it wasn't open so we went to the back which is the bar area and they sat us outside. The young girl who sat us seemed like we were bothering her. Our waitress was SUPER nice though. Our food came out very fast. I had a buffalo chicken wrap and the buffalo sauce was VERY spicy! But the wrap was very good. The onion rings were okay. Overall I would come back here.

Blue moon
Mary M.

I want to give a shout out to our cool ass server Lizzie! We wanted to have a beer on the upper deck and she made it happen. Best place to have a drink in town. I recommend getting the loaded potato wedges. They were perfectly fried and seasoned.

Medium wings
Lala R.

This place has really nice bar staff and very well priced diner food! Home made sauces and well poured drinks. Food came out very fast. The wings were super good for being away from the buffalo area. Obviously not a gourmet spot but if your on a budget or need a quick bite for lunch this is the place to go. The only reason I couldn't give this place another star was the bathrooms need fixing up :(

An "extra" for my sandwich, ordered to-go
Elizabeth B.

I was in Old Forge a few days after Labor Day, and picked this place solely for convenience. Ordered a Chicken Caesar wrap (to go) and was surprised at how good it was. The building looks like it was converted from an old Howard Johnson's restaurant, so wasn't expecting too much in the way of quality food. They definitely didn't skimp on the ingredients: my sandwich was stuffed with chicken. The Caesar dressing on it was homemade, with a nice tangy flavor. And the cook must have been feeling pretty good, because he even drew a little Front Door logo on the top of my to-go container. Very charming. I had to eat while driving, and my sandwich stayed hot for a good 30 minutes after I left the restaurant. The one thing that didn't please me about the Front Door is that a $1 "To Go charge" was added to my bill. Never heard of such a thing. If I'm not taking up space at a table and not demanding anything of a waitress's time, what's to justify the added charge? Overall, I enjoyed my sandwich, and would stop there again next time I happen to be in Old Forge.

A decent pie... Sauce could use some work.
Rich S.

This is not a foodie place... and that's fine. If you're looking for something special, go somewhere else, but I definitely wouldn't say this place is going to be regrettable. We had quality food. The soup was tasty. The pizza was acceptable. The chicken fingers were juicy, not cardbord. The mushroom swiss burger(s) were chared nicely (though overcooked) and had an excellent bun(s). The wings were delicious. This place feels like a cafeteria, due to the lighting, I think. The movie memorabilia on the walls was interresting. Service was decent, as was the time we waited for our food was not excessive. Up until this point I had rated this place 4 stars. The bill reflected the tourist nature of the town. $8 burgers were $10. A taste of soup was $3... Did I love that my bill was 20% higher than it should have been? No. Was I OK with it, given the fact that town was packed and I was full in the time it would have taken other places to seat us? Yes.

Erik W.

We ate here for breakfast and the food was fantastic. Everyone really enjoyed their food. I had the Sausage biscuit Benny. Only downfall is once you get your food good luck getting a refill of coffee.

It's always a fun night at the back door!

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We often eat here when staying or passing through Old Forge! Great food and great service at reasonable prices!

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Delicious food, great entertainment and friendly staff. Outside seating and perfect location.

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We had very good food and service here. The cheese steak was one of the best I have ever had!

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Great food, friendly, and fast service! I love the atmosphere and the decor. Please keep being great! Albert is the best bartender!

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