I think this place is overrated. I've been here several times over the years and it has gone downhill. The food is OK but not nearly as good as it use to be. It is expensive too. The atmosphere is cool and certainly different compared to other restaurants but thats probably the best part about this place anymore.
Review Source:This is a favorite spot for my family. We live a good distance from here, but Decatur is a good half way spot to meet for lunch or dinner.
The meats are always tasty and I'm a big fan of the cheese selection. If you get a chance take a look at the signs hanging near the ceiling. The decor here is pretty entertaining.
My only complaint is the price. On my last trip I brought my wife and 2 year old daughter. Our bill was $48. That's $16 a person for a lunch buffet including the 2 year old. Pretty outrageous if you ask me. I can't believe they charged my 2 year old $16 for a handful of peas, some noodles, and a small slice of turkey.
I grew up in the area going to this place many times. the food used to be outstanding, but now is overpriced for the quality. My family went on Mother's Day and were shocked by the price. the normal dinner price is around $17.00 for the buffet, but on Mother's Day it was $25.00. most people in this small town think $17 is very pricy let alone the gouging for MD. When I asked why the hike, I was told they had some new special desserts and included prime rib. I have been there a number of times on the weekends and they always have prime rib. We had out of town family present for the meal and felt stuck paying the price since about the only other option at that point was fast food.
As to the food, the cheese bar and salad bar are very good. They pride themselves on the hot foods and meats but those were the most disappointing of all. My dad said it was the worst prime rib he's had. The vegetables are canned. Again, for that price I expected much better. Desserts are good.
Because of our last experience I won't go back.
Talk about fun! Don't be fooled by the rustic, railway car exterior - Back 40 Junction is a true delight. From the moment you're greeted by the bubbly hostess to the time you're ready for dessert, this restaurant delivers A+ service.
Back 40 reminds me of Old Country Buffet with its rural theme and country store, but that's where the similarities end. Back 40 has one of the best buffets in the area. Friday night's All-You-Can-Eat Seafood buffet provided enough variety for the pickiest of eaters.
There were king crab legs, peel & eat shrimp, fried shrimp, calamari, and clams along with two types of fish. Meats included: prime rib, ham, beef brisket, and fried chicken. Â Steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, and chicken & dumplings rounded out the hot table. There's also a cheese bar and salad bar complete with enough toppings to make a meal.
The dessert selections were awesome! There was bread pudding with rum sauce, Blondies, rhubarb cobbler, and seven flavors of hand-dipped ice cream.
I could tell that the staff at Back 40 took pride in their jobs. We were greeted promptly and seated within 20 minutes (not bad for a Friday night.) Upon arriving at our table, our server (after learning it was our first time) took us on a tour. She never let our drink fall below half way and whisked away our plates just as soon as we were finished. The woman serving the prime rib was engaging and converational and the woman serving the hand-dipped ice cream was just as friendly.
I'm giving Back 40 five stars because the food was impeccable and service top-notch. It's a great place for couples out on a first date, couples who need time away for themselves, or a group celebrating a birthday.
Seafood buffet on Friday night featuring all you can eat crab legs, prime rib, shrimp, clams and ham. Â Salad bar was stocked quite well with multiple choices of ingredients. Â I did not have much room lefft for desserts, but I sampled a few of the choices. Â They were all good. Â They had an attendant there to dip the ice cream out for you. They had about 8 different flavors and it seemed to be a high quality ice cream. Â Price for the seafood buffet was $21.95. Â Apparently the buffet is less on other nights.
Review Source:Now I don't know how often you go out for dinner in Decatur Indiana, but if you find yourself there and feel like having a good meal, this is the place to go. It's a buffet, maybe you don't like buffets, but I do. I also like cafeterias. I really enjoy looking at my food before having it plated up. How often do you sit waiting for your meal and out comes a plate of something  really delicious looking placed on the table next to you? That doesn't happen at a buffet or cafeteria. You see it, you point at it and then you eat it. There's a whole lot of merit in such a simple arrangement. They also have one hellofa desert spread.
Review Source:I grew up in Decatur but rarely ever stopped into the Back 40. Â I always knew it as a place you went for a 'special' meal. Â It has always been very well known in the area.
I have been away from Decatur for almost 10 years now and my parents took my fiance and I there for a celebration dinner with them. Â I have always loved the feeling the place has. Â From the wall murals to the country store, it always feels so comforting and there is always something to look at.
Our server was very friendly and made sure that we did not have any questions. Â She checked in on us often (but not too much).
I am not exactly one for a buffet (because I eat too much) but this one offers so many good choices that it is hard to resist. Â There are really four different areas: Â Salad bar, Breads/Soups/Cheeses, Hot Dishes (veggies, potatoes, meats, starches) and Desserts. Â All of the food was still hot and overall, good. Â My favorite thing was the orange bread. Â I highly recommend having at least one piece.
In my opinion, you can really eat your money worth here. Â If you go away hungry, it is your fault!
As we drove home, my fiance made this comment, "We need to go to places like this more often!" Â We both enjoyed it.
The look and feel of this place is great. It starts from the parking lot and all the way into the building itself. Vegetables weren't fresh, and for $15 per person, I would like my vegetables to be fresh please. Staff were nice and helpful. I will not return to this place due to the lack of fresh vegetables and price.
Review Source:Phenomenal uniqueness to this place. It's a miracle how they got the posters and signs way up in the rafters of this place!
Buffett-style but don't judge because of that. It's homestyle and it's freakin goooooooood. It's set up to look like it's next to the train rails...you'll be smiling when you walk up to this place!
GREAT for groups, by the way.
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