Really fantastic Wayuga Burger with egg and bacon. I had it on lettuce because they didn't have gf bun. The kettle chips were a little thick and not great. My husband had pretzel bites and he keeps bragging about the sauce. He is not easy to please with this as he doesn't like things too spicy or not enough. The service was excellent for lunch and we'd return. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have line dancing on Friday nights and there was a dart team today.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Saturday afternoon. Some people playing dates. What a nice looking place. - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

These guys have a thing going here, and as much as I want to hope it isn't intentional, I am not convinced.... This is the second time I have been here where I order something off of the menu expecting to be charged a certain price (menu price) and end up being charged $1 more. i attepted to contact them thtee times, but they don't respond. Yes, it is "only" $1, however, this has now happened on two occassions on 2 different dishes. If even half of the customers who are being overcharged don't catch the sneakiness, that is a lot of $ over the course of a week/month/year. And no, I did not order any upgrades to my meal. Deceptive read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I've been to Back Then Bar and Grill a total of 3 times now and it's definitely more of a bar than a restaurant to me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The second time we walked out because we did not see anyone working and everyone was in the room playing darts. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The third time my friends and I dined in for dinner and sat at a table near the door since they were setting up for live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was entertaining to people watch...[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My homegirl and I both got salads. They were just okay. I added shrimp to mine and it was a tad over seasoned and on the salty side. My friend added chicken to hers and it lacked seasoning. The service was attentive enough but nothing spectacular. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience seemed like it would be fun if there was a game on or something like that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were people playing darts and they seemed like they were enjoying themselves.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a just ok experience. We're undecided if we would go back. read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Just had a $28 piece of leather called prime rib and a wedge salad that was clearly on its second or third day. Do not ever order prime rib or a wedge salad from Back Then. They will serve anything. Picture attached read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Prime rib soggy veggies and mashed potato - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location and friendly staff... TONS of good TVs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The band playing on the Saturday night was great, although I could tell the crowd was just starting to arrive when we left around 10.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drink and food prices were reasonable, two bars and well staffed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of Dart boards.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My steak sandwich was "meh" but the fries and the extra large tots (can't remember what the called them) were solid. I'll be back! read more

This new Bar & Grill in MacGregor Village is a hidden gem, so LOOK for it, cause it's not easy to spot. It's across from Donovan's. Tucked behind Hot Shots Billiards. They've only been open since February, but they've already perfected the food. Specialty burgers are HUGE, and so juicy. We both loved the Argentinian. His with Tots and me with Onion Rings. All super good and very rich. Do know if you want a smaller burger, you can create your own. Other folks were raving over the Brazilian Burger, the Steak Sandwich, the Champagne Chicken and the Bistro Steak. I got a peek at the meatballs and wings and those looked great too. This place is GIANT. Long bar (where we sat), lots of tables. There was a band setting up on a large stage. And a back room has recliners and games. One of the staff described it as 60% complete, so they are still building. Very cool! read more

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The burgers were incredibly good but we felt like they had to butcher the cow to prepare the burger (meaning it took a very long time for our order to be cooked and served). Had I not been on the clock I'd have said the burgers were worth the wait. The onion rings were way overcooked. The ambiance was woody and clublike at the same time which I like as opposed to the less appealing industrial look. The only person serving was the bartender, and she was not particularly attentive. No refills on our drinks/waters and being that we were the only people in there for lunch, I would have thought the service would have been great. When I walked to the bar to pay the bill, she didn't realize what I was there for, she thought I was someone coming in to order drinks at the bar. This is what epitomizes inattentive. Most people have an hour for lunch during the week, and well, we were in the restaurant for well over an hour and had to wolf down the burgers to get back to the office as quickly as possible. I'll give the place another shot, probably with a group of co-workers, but I hope the service and timing is better next time. read more

First time here and came for brunch on a Saturday morning. Place was empty so I sat at the bar. I got the chicken and waffles which came with 2 sides mixed fruit and hash browns. I also added a side of eggs. They had a sour beer on special for $4 so I got that as well: everything was good; not bad for the price either. Pretty spacious sports bar so might have to check it out again in the future. read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - *Chicken and Waffle - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We came to see a band... and a really good one at that! Being our 1st time there we made reservations for 8, expecting the main act to start at 9. Drinks took way too long to arrive, and when the food finally came, it was disappointing at best. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then we found out there was an opening act--Elvis. And I'm not trying to be overly critical, but let's just say it was rough on both the eyes and ears.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To top it off, the band's start time got pushed to 9:30. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thankfully, they were absolutely **amazing**--the kind of talent that makes you forget the mediocre food and poorly mixed drinks for a little while.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As much as I loved the music, I'm not sure the overall experience was worth coming back for. If they improved service and food quality, this place could be a winner. read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This is your basic bar with solid bar food. The chicken sandwich was well seasoned and had a nice crispy breading. The onion rings were gigantic but a little overcooked. The service was good and the drinks were as expected. This bar has some extras with live music on the weekends and darts if you're into it. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back. read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Fried Chicken Sandwich with onion rings - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Bottom line: I like Back Then Bar and Grill, and say 4.5 stars for these guys. Good service and delicious food for the most part. A good entry to the MacGregor Village lineup. The Deets: I saw a fellow Yelper review this place that is near my office, so I had to come find out what it was about. Back Then is located in MacGregor Village, back in the very back where Tony's Oyster Bar used to be located. Inside is a large bar area to the left, spacious area for seating, a stage like area for live entertainment (I have heard of trivia and karaoke nights), with a host table at the door that had a "Please Seat Yourself" sign. Even further back through a doorway to the left past the bar is a game/billiards area as well. One will notice a small outside seating area as you go in the door as well. I've had two visits so far, one at a table and the next one sitting at the bar. My first visit, I was determined to try as many things as possible and on reflection it was quite the carb fest. I tried their tots and chose to have cheese/bacon on them...they were great as you would expect tots to be, enjoyed them. Next, their loaded potato soup was up. This soup was wonderful...not bland at all but full of savory flavor and not your usual potato soup entry. For my entree, I went with their Champagne Chicken selection with fries instead of the mashed potatoes. Their Champagne Chicken is described in the menu as "fried chicken cutlet with a side of mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables topped with our homemade champagne mushroom gravy." This entree was great, the flavors worked together well as as you would expect when reading the description, I liked it. My second visit, I wanted to try out the burgers so when sitting at the bar, I ordered the "Build Your Own Burger" with fries. They have specialty burgers that may be larger in size but the size of the build-your-own was just perfect for what I wanted. The burger tasted awesome, just juicy enough without being messy and very flavorful. The fries (which I enjoyed on both trips) were crunchy on the outside and delicious as well. With two visits under my belt, I will go with 4.5 stars...but why not 5? Well, each visit, I also got a side Caesar salad with my meal choices. The first one, well, was not a positive experience, left a bad taste in my mouth and I had to stop after a few bites unfortunately. However, I wanted to see if it was just that one visit so I got another side Caesar salad my second visit and I am happy to say it was just as one would expect it and it was delicious, I finished it completely. Each time my server and bartender were very nice, attentive, positive, and provided good service. I have to say for the most part, I have enjoyed my meals here at Back Then Bar and Grill and will be seeing these guys more in the future. read more

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Some of the best bar food in the Triangle. The recipes are creative, but not so frou-frou that it gets away from being real solid bar food. The Brazilian and Argentinian are examples of how to make a burger interesting while still being a good solid burger. Same is true of the cocktails -- my wife and I have explored the menu and they've all been fun and very well made. Nothing but compliments about the service. The building is really impressive. Nice large stage which is perfect for live music, two bars, plenty of comfortable nooks and crannies for couples and smaller groups. I haven't been there in the evening but it seems perfectly set up for a Saturday night crowd. The only downsides are that it's slightly hard to find on the back side of the building, and feels a bit cavernous when it's slow. I debated giving it 4 stars because of that empty-feeling ambience during slow hours, but I'm guessing it earns back the 5th star by being ideally set up for nightlife. read more

This is a fun casual place that during the day is suitable for a casual lunch or business meeting. On this visit I ordered the Brazilian burger with onion rings which I knew was going to be awesome because there's some international expertise in the house! read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Brazilian burger with onion rings. - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I'm sorry I really wanted to like the new place and all the changes the new owners made. We have been 3 or 4 times and nothing has changed. First let's talk basic drinks. Zero alcohol and not cheap. Same as prior owners. ‍ Service has gotten better. I'll give them that. But definitely hit or miss. Food-is horrendous and gross. Officially never eating there again. I don't understand how hard it is to provide decent food especially with new chefs! This place is turning into a new version of Tony's. Unfortunate because alot more people would go if the vibe was different. Maybe the owners should have gotten this up to speed before opening another location. Overall still super disappointed. Hopefully they work things out. read more

Our first visit to Back Then on a recommendation of Fish and Chips. The onion rings had been reviewed well, so opted for Fish and Rings. The fish was good, but a pretty limited portion. Th rings were bountiful, but way overdone and very oily. Spouse had a burger and fries. The fries were good, but the "medium" burger was decidedly "well done", and was uninspiring. Service was friendly and attentive, but suffered from a massive party of 30 who came for drinks, but all ate too. Ambiance is loud as a baseline. They do run a nighty special which livens things up. This could be a fun hang-out, but the food was not up to par. read more

what happened to this place? [[HIGHLIGHT]]I took my wife there last night to listen to loud music and was completely shocked.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] At the way. The acted. He was extremely rude to several people in line and spent five minutes hitting on an older lady in front of us to hold up the line for several minutes. I've never met a more rude man in my life. My advice is if an older gentleman wearing a hat is at the door, turn around and spend your money elsewhere. read more

I've been to this place three times now, and every time I felt like it was a disappointment. It's a fun place, they really are trying hard to make it a venue, and I love the dueling pianos, but this place has so many flaws! First the food. The first two times I came here the food was so overseasoned it was barely edible. This last time I decided just to get fish and chips because I knew they wouldn't be able to overseason that, but the problem was the fish didn't taste all that fresh. My second big complaint is that you can't find a price for the beer anywhere! It's ridiculous, they have a link to their untapped account, which is fine if it actually told you how much the beer cost! And the bartender doesn't know either! The only way to know how much a beer is is for him to ring it up. I've given this place three chances, each time giving it the benefit of the doubt, but I don't think I'm going to keep spending my money here when there are plenty of other options. I'd still go back for the dueling pianos though. read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Fish and chips - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was supposed to be redone with so many improvements but seems so run down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom is always dirty and out of toilet paper.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] On a Saturday night it is difficult to get any service at the bar. One would think they would know it is busy and have more people working. There is now a cover every Saturday but not worth it at all. I ordered food twice and it was horrible. read more

Was the first time visiting since they've been open. A completely different look from the previous restaurant - and that is a compliment! You cannot even tell it was a seafood bar before! We had drinks and apps only but the menu had a lot of good choices. Pretzel bites were good and the wings were good but it would be nice to have a plain "Buffalo sauce" option. Shay was behind the bar and her service was amazing! Truly enjoyed her conversations. Looking forward to going back soon! read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Expresso Martini - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The owner Tony hospitality was amazing!!!!!! I'm so sad we didn't get a picture of our food but it was so good!!!!! The food portion was amazing!!! The hospitality was fundamental!!! He's great and his wife is amazing!!! For us to be from NY, VA, and ATL, we really loved this place!!! It's so much to do and it's in a lovely place!!! Must visit and enjoy the scenery!! read more

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Staff were very friendly and easy to talk to, food was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the music scene over there is something that needs to be checked out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We went to Back Then Bar and Grill for the second time yesterday, and the food was great, AGAIN. We need this place to be there for a LONG time, so PLEASE check them out. In the two times we've been there since we found out about them, we, and those we were with, had the Touchdown [appetizer sampler] Platter, Coconut Shrimp, Fish and Chips [twice], BTBG Chicken sandwich [both Fried and Grilled], Quesadilla Burger, Grown-up Grilled Cheese, and Steak Sando. Everyone LOVED their entrees. The Tater Tots, Onion Rings, and Fries were very good as well. HOWEVER, the most surprising and amazing item we had was the Reese's Peanut Butter Pie; if there's any remaining when you get there [ask] order it IMMEDIATELY so you are ensured of having it for dessert!!! In addition, the service by everyone was terrific; you were made to feel like they really cared for your patronage. Thank you Alexis, and the others. The place is HUGE, with 50 TV's, Games [darts, pool], Trivia, Karaoke, and more., There's a LONG bar, lots of room for big parties, and you're not back to back with others... We can't wait to go "Back" to try other things on the menu, and another slice [or two] of the Peanut Butter Pie!! Back Then Bar and Grill is in MacGregor Village, 107 Edinburgh South Drive, #129, Cary. They are in the back, where Tony's [Bourbon St.] Oyster Bar used to be, and across from where Jimmy V's Steakhouse used to be. Look it up, it is WELL worth the trip!! Maybe you'll see us there... read more

I was in the mood for a burger and am so glad I found this new place. The owner Tony and his wife are amiable and welcoming. The Jacked burger and tater tots were delicious and hit the spot. There's plenty of room, tables, and TV's for your favorite sports. I'll be back! read more

Stoped into this place after going to the State Fair. Staff were very nice and our server Alexis was very knowledgeable and friendly. Wings were big and flavorful. Chicken cesar salad was very good, the chicken was a little dry but other than that the salad was great! There's a lot of TVs in this place so you'll definitely not ever miss out on anything on the screens! It's definitely a place that is very welcoming. I will definitely be returning when in the area again! read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Chicken Caesar Salad - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Wow! What a great facility! Events every night of the week! Game room, darts league, pool table...man, the new owners sank some serious money into improving his place! If you haven't been here since it was Tony's, come and check them out! read more

Chicken tenders - the easiest thing to cook was cold inside! Absolutely disappointing! read more

This place was great. I had the tacos which you can get 3 different types of tacos with and my fiancé got the Argentinan burger. Our server was great and kept our drinks filled and our needs low. The ambiance was great since it wasn't to busy which helped us enjoy the place even more. Would definitely go again especially on taco Tuesday. read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon and it was absolutely terrible and very disappointing! Starting with the customer service which carried over to the food. Do not recommend. It took an incredibly long time for our food to get there and it was very cold. The waitress never checked on us nor inquired if we needed anything else. We got the impression she just didn't want to be there. read more

We came here because of the good reviews However it was very disappointing The service was good and fast The food was horrible The burger smelled funny and was way undercooked We are Not returning and wouldn't recommend this place read more

This place was absolutely fantastic. Tons of televisions broadcasting sports everywhere, good food, great people. They have multiple dart boards, and a small game room in the back. If you are a Steelers fan, they have a Steelers room designated for the games. We will definitely be back. We found our new favorite sports bar here!! read more

Stopped in for a late night dinner, and this place was sub-par. Ordered some pretzel bites and coconut shrimp with tots. The only thing that I would order again were the tots. They were very crispy. The shrimp was served with a sauce so spicy, you would think grown men would compete in a hot wing contest with it (and I actually really like spice). I couldn't eat it. And the pretzels were deep fried, which was just odd. Probably won't go back. read more

We made our first visit to Back then bar and grill and we will definitely be back. Large menu, cocktails, draft beer, karaoke and dueling, piano nights, and back room with more fun things available. Nice hostess, server and we really enjoyed the dueling pianos. read more

I read good reviews on Yelp & was excited to find a new place for a good burger & food. Unfortunately everything we had was very mediocre. The menu said the burger was a half pound & what came out looked & tasted like it was a bulk buy package you would find in the freezer section. Very few ingredients on the burger, I think mine had 2 mushrooms & the thinest piece of cheese I've ever seen.The Mac n cheese was dry & not very flavorful & the appetizer pretzel was hard & the cheese sauce was just ok. Our bartender was wonderful he was very friendly & attentive. We would come back for a drink but not the food. read more

The beer menu was the only positive. If you are going just to drink the staff very nice. The food took forever and it was terrible. Take the flounder off the menu it looked and smelled awful. Never going there again!!!! read more

went w friends. got our drinks. wine/beer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]got our seats.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Got to our night. plenty of pkg. read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Excellent service, the staff is caring and attentive. Wedge salad was huge, on steroids. Delicious. The meatball appetizer was so good! 10/10 would recommend!! read more

Back Then Bar and Grill - House made meatballs with marinara and burrata, served with fried pita. Delicious! - Bars Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

My name is Rich R, I went last night Great music, excellent service, a n d the French Dip was off the hook! Definitely going again! read more

Chicken tenders are massive and got 5 for 10 dollars amazing place and they have like 50 tvs so I will make sure to come here for football.

This is my new favorite sports bar. Food was delicious (I had the buffalo chicken and Brazilian Burger), service is amazing. The most comfortable seating in the history of sports bars. Free entertainment with darts and billiards. I wish I wasn't on vacation so I could come here for all sports events, but I will visit anytime I am in the area! read more