Back Deck

4.4

1978 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Gluten-free-friendly

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
(617) 670-0320
Website
http://www.backdeckboston.com/
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.

Location
2 West Street, Boston, MA 02111
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 1,978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Back Deck offers a vibrant dining experience with a diverse menu catering to all dietary needs, including a dedicated gluten-free menu. Guests rave about its "great service" and "excellent location" near Boston's theaters. While some find the ambiance lively, others note minor service hiccups. A perfect pre-theater spot!

1,978 Reviews

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Susan
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The Morrocan flair to the food was a bit surprising and on some items it was great and others not so much. The service was great and the location was perfect for the Opera house.
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Deb
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An annual must for us each year prior to the Nutcracker performance. Staff is understanding (a bit late due to traffic), and accommodating to our needs. Service was spot on, not rushed, but aware that we were headed to the play. Food was delicious, and prices were reasonable. We will be back next year without a doubt!
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William
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great place before going to Opera House. Perfect location, clean and well lit inside. Good for children too
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SUZANNE
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very good dinner. The waiter was very attentive!
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Shelley
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was great from start to finish! We arrived early for our reservation and were seated right away by friendly staff at front. Our server was helpful and efficient, got us started with drinks right away & took our food order as soon as we were ready. Our meals arrived pretty fast and were hot & delicious. I've never had a bad meal here & it's so convenient to theater. I almost don't want others to find out about this gem of a spot but I also want everyone to know about it!
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Christine
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had reservations for 4:30 for after a show. Show ended earlier than expected and they were able to sit us earlier.
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Martha
Greater Boston
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Another wonderful visit to the Back Deck. Good food at a reasonable cost. Excellent draft beer selection. Looking forward to our next visit
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Karen
VIP
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Thank you so much for your flexibility with our delays dealing with traffic! We appreciate how quickly you were able to serve our family, and we made the show on time!
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Brian
VIP
Greater Boston
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Conveniently located to area attractions. Service was good. Food came out really quick. Decent drink menu.
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Lauren
Greater Boston
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
great place to get dinner before a show! busy and a little chaotic but efficient
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FAQs

Back Deck is rated 4.4 stars by 1978 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

Website
http://www.backdeckboston.com/
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.

Back Deck

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

New York strip with eggs

Aloha Burger

Mexicali Burger

Menu

What 1,978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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