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    Back Nine Tavern

    3.7 (80 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, American, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Buffalo wings
    Steven B.

    I have been to Southington CC several times before, but keep giving their restaurant chances. The same result surfaces each time. I asked if the wings are crispy and they ask if we want them that way, and I say, yes. They have always come out soggy regardless of the flavor. The fried dumplings are okay, but the sauce is thick and just came out of the refrigerator. The service seems fine, which is what saved the second star. The environment has plenty of televisions inside, but might as well take advantage of outside seating.

    Vodka soda
    Jennifer B.

    This is a bar at the golf course. It's a little small but there was room at the bar for four of us. It's usually pretty busy with golfers but wasn't the night we went. Bartender was quick and attentive. Drinks were delicious and not too pricey. We didn't eat this time but they make the most amazing pizza. There's also a room you can reserve for private events. It has its in separate entrance and bar. Great spot to host a party.

    $20 cheese steak?

    Yup, the cheese steak went right back to the kitchen and removed from the bill. This is the 3rd or 4th time here. Each time, I've been underwhelmed. Pizza, wings, sandwiches are all "meh." Anything with marinara sauce is a no.... dude, step away from the oregano! Meatballs die the same fate. Allowing this cheese steak to leave the kitchen is sinful, even if it had cost half of what they charge. Sorry, Back 9, I gave you a few cuts at it, thinking we just went on an off night. I tried, unfortunately, the effort was one sided. While the drinks are cold with a decent pour, that doesn't get me in the car heading there. Won't be back.

    9/1/22 Cup of that was good and the right portion to go with the burger that followed.
    Jim C.

    9/1/22 The Back Nine Tavern offered beautiful outdoor dining overlooking the course on this fantastic late summer afternoon with my dear friends Dave and Patti N. I started with a cup of chili that was pretty good (glad I ordered a cup, the bowl would've been too much with the burger) but was easily upstaged by the bacon, cheddar cheeseburger that came after. Pat had a chef salad with grilled steak that surprised us all with the size of sliced steak the salad was topped with. She declared it very good and enough for at least one more meal....maybe two. Dave opted for a combo turkey/corned beef Reuben that looked the size of two. He said it was really good. We all agreed that it was a better than average lunch, both quality and quantity wise. The Back Nine will likely be in our rotation for future luncheons.

    a pint of beer on a table
    Jackie O.

    Yikes, I wasn't expecting too much but was disappointed by my experience here. We came here with some family to celebrate a birthday safely outdoors. They have a huge deck and it overlooks the golf course which is nice. Upon arrival, they did not have our reservation despite calling twice to confirm. Luckily they had seating available for us. But apparently they didn't have time to wipe down the table. I always carry disinfectant wipes to wipe restaurant tables down, covid or not because my toddler eats right off the table. So as I was wiping the table and high chair down, I looked at my wipe and it was completely brown. So much grime. That would be gross even if we weren't in a global pandemic. I thought restaurants had to have higher health standards but apparently wiping tables down between guests is not priority here. Yuck. We ordered apps, drinks, and our meals. Food was decent, typical bar food. Burgers were meh and fry serving size was sad for the price. The apps and drinks came out quickly. Then comes the meals... every meal was brought out one.by.one with at least five minutes in between. They insisted someone in our group ordered a meal they definitely did not order and brought it to her multiple times anyway. Weird. So everyone had to eat separately or awkwardly wait as their food got cold. Next came the second round of drinks. Well, they never really came. It took multiple times of asking to get them to the table. Workers in the restaurant were not wearing masks and the bathrooms were not cleaned recently as there was toilet paper all over the floor. I think I need to continue takeout until this pandemic is over.

    Seriously, if you're serving drinks n buckets, count me in!
    Chuck D.

    Two o'clock on a gorgeous Sunday we go to a restaurant on a golf course to sit outside. Are we crazy? Well maybe a little. We were rewarded with a great view, food, and service. I love a restaurant that can get away with it but doesn't try to. With their location, the rest of the experience can be mediocre and people will still come back. Not here! The service was great. Friendly and attentive. The food was also great. Had the Mozzarella Medallions. I've never seen it done this way but oh so good. Three sandwiches in our group all excellent! Drinks were tasty and a good value. We'll definitely go back.

    On the golf course
    Larry S.

    What a great surprise! I have played golf here and have enjoyed a beer and wings after a round and it was aok. Recently were told they out the outside dining and the menu has a lot to choose from and it is good. We did, and it is good!. We have been there twice and we see these themes. Friendly service. Lots of staff and they all want to make sure your happy. Food is good. We liked the pizza, e enjoyed the wings, a great salad and a "wow" on the lobster role. Late summer early fall is my favorite season and we will plan to get back and enjoy the outside casual dining.

    Chicken Quesadilla
    Alex P. T.

    Had a great time at Back Nine Tavern last weekend! We were hungry, so we ordered quite the sampling of food. We started off with the Asian Pork Dumplings- fried dumplings served with a sesame ginger dipping sauce. They were great. Also tried the Chicken Quesadilla- flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken cheddar cheese, tomatoes and scallions. Came with sour cream too. Classic. The best appetizer though were the Trash Can Nachos- that was a pretty cool surprise. They had sausage chicken, taco meat, jalapeno, pico di gallo, house-made cheese sauce and came served with salsa, sour cream & guacamole. The cheese sauce was great! I typically order extra cheese on nachos- no need to here. Perfect just the way they are. Mealwise, my brother had a burger that looked really great. He ordered it with the yucca fries and had a chimichurri aioli dipping sauce. Those were great. Go yucca fries and switch things up with your sandwich. I ordered the Asian Beef Tip Pizza and it was out of this world good. It had marinated beef tips, mozzarella, red onions and was finished with habanero tabasco sauce. So good! We sat at the bar and had a really awesome bartender. Filled up our drinks super fast when they were close to empty. Great service and food combo. I'll definitely be back to try another pizza too. There are so many great specialty pizzas on the menu. Up next is the Loaded Mashed Potato Pizza!

    Wedge Salad
    Amy L.

    Great environment outside to sit, enjoy your company and take in the views of the golf course. Service this time was great, our waitress Chelsea did a great job with us and dishes were cleared consistently by the workers there. Can I say how much I thoroughly enjoyed their unsweetened iced tea!?!?!? Not sure what was in it, but the taste was great! My husband and I shared some coal fired Asian Cowboy wings, a wedge salad, and the Coppo pizza. Only issue was we asked for the salad to come out first, but it came out the same time as the wings, then our pizza showed up shortly thereafter. Place was busy outside and inside when they left. And I enjoy all the palm trees and cabana looking umbrellas outside. We will be stopping here during the summer time!

    Patio view. Check out the flaming table.

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    Good pub type food. Good help/service. Comfortable setting. Reasonable prices for food and drink.

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    Back nine is my go to for Buffalo chicken pizza & espresso martinis. The bartenders are welcoming and provide quick/efficient service.

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    Great chopped salad and nachos! Highly recommend especially in the summer to check this place out. They also have really good pizza!

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    Delicious. The coal fired wings are amazing as are the pizzas. One of my favorite spots for a takeout dinner.

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    The back nine is a very good restaurant in Southington I enjoy the bar I think you will too.

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