About Back Door

Back Door offers a mix of delicious dishes, including standout garlic wings and perfectly cooked salmon. Many customers enjoy the food, with highlights like the Sunday fried chicken, which was fantastic according to recent visitors. However, some customers found the pasta lacking spice. While the bartender is knowledgeable, there are still concerns about the wait staff's attentiveness, with reports of delays in food service. One group experienced a long wait, with food arriving almost two hours after their reservation time. Diners with dietary restrictions may face challenges, as one guest experienced an allergic reaction after being assured of accommodations. Overall, while many appreciate the food and the service from staff like Charlie, some have left disappointed due to service issues and dietary concerns.

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  • Feb 2026

    My wife and I went for Valentine's Day dinner. The food was excellent, the service and atmosphere was great. We were not rushed. Highly recommend you sit on the second floor. Will go again

  • Feb 2026

    I would definitely return, but the service needs improvement. Parking is on the street, though we had no trouble finding a spot. We were seated right away, and our drink order was taken promptly, but service declined after that point. Bread and butter are served, and I really appreciated having olive oil and balsamic vinegar on the table for dipping. Overall, the food was very good. The Caesar and house salads were light and fresh. The spare rib ravioli and flash-fried spinach were tasty, and the Chicken Roberto, filet, and shrimp were excellent. The atmosphere was nice—dim lighting, not too loud, and very comfortable. However, service was quite slow throughout the...read full review

  • Jan 2026

    Another great dinner at Geno's. Let's start with Charlie our waitress Charlie. She was amazing and polite. Now to the food it was top notch like always. The chicken parm was great and the special my wife had was even better. 10/10 Service and taste. Can't wait to come back next weekend for more great food.

Hours

Monday: ClosedTuesday: 10AM - 8PM
Wednesday: 10AM - 8PM
Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Friday: 9AM - 4PM
Saturday: 9AM - 2PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

chicken spiedini chicken piccata chicken scampi

Location

114 E 4th St, Waterloo

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