Third time we've eaten here. Nice go-to off season. Delicious BBQ, sauces, and of course the Cisco beers! A great staff and just wonderful service. Priced very reasonably too! Clean BBQ with that old styled southern menu and charm in Nantucket. A very high recommendation! read more

Back Yard Bbq - Lunch crowd just starting to pile in off season! - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Stopped in for lunch enjoyed a cocktail and some barbecue. Shout out to Tony for great service. The food and cocktails were delicious. Highly recommend read more

Was lucky enough to stumble upon this super cute spot on Nantucket last night for an impromptu late night date night, and I am so glad that we did! The restaurant was pretty chill around 9:30pm, even though it is centrally located near the HyLine Ferry port. We saw the evening ferry come in, and had a front row seat to the taxi and luggage chaos outside while we sipped Diet Pepsi and root beer in air conditioning. So nice. The bartender, Chris, was knowledgeable about the menu (thank you for steering us away from the five meat and sides platter- our eyes were surely bigger than our stomachs!) and onto the Selfie, which was two meats and two sides with bread. It was actually perfect to share for a light dinner, and we left happy and full. My boyfriend opted for the Mac n' Cheese (actually very flavorful, and I loved the homemade-tasting pasta!) and the Burnt Ends (sauce was sweet and sticky goodness), and I had the Cornbread (kinda dry but still yummy), and THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN I HAVE EVER HAD. Let me TELL YOU. I have very low expectations for chicken and rarely order it when out for dinner. Too often I've been lead astray by dry and flavorless bird entrees, and it ends up being a waste of time and money. However, after a long day of walking around Nantucket, I was starving and only fried chicken would do. This was truly S-Tier. Flavorful, moist, and cronchy- I almost both ordered another serving AND risked missing the ferry the next day to go back and get more. It's truly that good. BACK Yard Barbecue is yes, a New England BBQ restaurant, however, this is arguably some of the greatest fried chicken I've had in a long time. Coupled with the friendly service and relaxed atmosphere, you can't go wrong for pre-or-post ferry noshing! read more

Back Yard Bbq - Selfie Platter- best fried chicken I have EVER had! - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

This was one of the quietest restaurants on the wharf and it seems completely overlooked. However, it definitely packs the most taste and has the absolute sweetest service. There's a plethora of different games on the big screens throughout the restaurant so there's plenty to keep you occupied, but the food is certainly the star of the show. The sauces have great flavor and I'm always a sucker for a good tater tot! read more

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The nachos are said to be 'island famous' and I can see why! They were amazing!!! The meat was so flavorful, along with the addition of the guac. The cheese sauce really topped it to another level. Great drinks, lots of TV's to watch sports, and our waiter was awesome. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Nachos - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

With incredibly tender chicken and fall off the bone ribs this is a must try for any meat lovers! The bartender was very friendly and was a fantastic host. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Korean Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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BYB is always the go to for quick delicious bbq, staff is great, friendly and always serve a delicious cold draft beer! Bbq is what you expect from nantucket, juicy, flavorful, Smokey. Always go to for lunch or to watch a game on one of their many Televisions. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Burnt ends, brisket, cornbread, potato salad, roll - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

So this was my hangover food before I got on the ferry. Real good dry rub bbq wings and ribs. This is actually a really good barbecue restaurant and they do have sauces that you can add on to the dry rub. They have really good Bloody Mary made by very friendly bartender Chris. ( He's famous) This was a good choice before we left Nantucket. read more

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I met an old friend here for dinner on a Saturday night at 6pm in late Sept. There were plenty of tables open. Nice touch here is that they serve all the local Cisco beers and spirits. I started with a Triple 8 Martini. BBQ can really aggravate my acid reflux - so while I love it - I gotta be careful. I wasn't super hungry - so I ordered the smoked chicken wings (dry rub) and a side of their Mac and cheese. The wings were nice and smokey and very flavorful, and they were nice and meaty. The mac and cheese was super creamy and really hit the spot of decadence. It was nice that they did not rush us at all and we could chat without feeling like we had to free up a table. I got the sense that this is a spot on the island that the locals embrace too. read more

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Great service and food was awesome too! So happy they are open in the winter. Thank you!

Saw an IG post about their breakfast and made sure to stop by to grab their smokehouse benedict. They put poached eggs on top of layers of pastrami on top of cornbread with a side of home fries. I maybe got less bearnaise sauce as I had seen in the photo, but I did also take it to go. The poached eggs were done perfectly and I was able to try each of their three bbq sauces throughout. It was a solid meal to start the day. The guys behind the bar were very friendly as well. I would come back to eat here for lunch or dinner. read more

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We sat at the bar and were greeted by Gus. He was very attentive and offered us a lot of good suggestions for beer and food. The crab dip was creamy and full of flavor. The NE Clam Chowder was delicious and filling. The pulled pork was delicious and not at all greasy. The truffle fries were delicious. We would definitely come back. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Crab Dip. - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Being from Alabama, we are picky about bbq restaurants. Back yard bbq did not disappoint. We started with the chili...incredible. Just the right amount of heat. It was too good to stop for a photo. Followed the chili with a lobster roll, street corn salad, and burnt ends. I was a little skeptical about a lobster roll at a bbq place, but it was perfect. The corn salad is served cold. It was a creamy, crisp, and flavorful side. The burnt ends were very good...not outstanding...but again, we are tough bbq critics. All in all, it was our best meal in Nantucket. Our server, Tony, was exceptional. He was so knowledgeable about the menu, precisely attentive, and just a super nice person. You will not be disappointed grabbing a meal here. 100% will be back. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Perfect warm lobster roll and street corn salad...that might be the best thing I have eaten. - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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What a fun place in a great location to grab a drink. I got the impression that this is mostly inhabited by locals. Came here after dinner at Cru for a more casual vibe. Right next to the wharf and the cute cobblestone streets. read more

Good food reasonably priced by Nantucket standards. Staff is helpful and attentive without hovering or rushing us out. One of the few year round restaurants that deserves recognition for the good food and atmosphere. read more

We were visiting from Texas. The BBQ sandwich and the service were impressive. Fun atmosphere!

Great food and great staff. Plenty of TVs to watch the games and can't beat the barbecue!!

After being in the south west for a week unfortunately just not real bbq. Service was great and had a fun bar ambiance.

Came here for lunch and really enjoyed my meal! I got the blackened salmon sandwich with mac and cheese. The salmon was cooked well and the combination of flavors was tasty. The mac and cheese was delicious and the staff was friendly. We walked in around 12 on a Saturday and had no problem getting a table. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Blackened salmon sandwich and mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Went in after a double header of hockey and we're waiting for the next ferry. Service was very good. Was greeted at the door by the manager and she let us store our hockey bags by the bar. Sat immediately and server came right over with water and took our drink orders. Drinks came in good time and food order was placed. Two of the adults ordered bbq options and one adult orders the double cheeseburger. One child ordered the Spivey chicken sandwich and the other child ordered the special, chicken bacon ranch sandwich. Food came out in good time and the portions were huge! The chicken sander over lapped the big bun they were on, the burger was nice and juicy covered in cheese. The bbq options were cooked perfectly! Next time we're on the island we will define going back there! read more

Great food, decent service. What's NOT ok was the host (lunchtime, 7/10/25). I approached the station, got a blank stare. I said "Hello!"--another blank, mute reaction. "Table for one please." Mute. He grabs a menu and seats me. MANAGER: if I were his boss, he'd be fired. Not greeting your guests? Mute? Not welcoming your guests--which is YOUR JOB? Unthinkable. Fired. read more

Shockingly good bbq for Nantucket. I've been here 3 times now and will keep coming back. Good selection of beer and drinks. They have 3 homemade hot sauces which are all really good. I've tried a number of their sides all good (I can't ever pass up the Mac and cheese). A good place to watch a game. read more

The brisket is in its own jus which is delicious. Ribs nice and tender. Mac & cheese was nice and creamy. The street corn salad was AMAZINGGGGG. Also my friend is gluten free (celiac allergy) and they were so accommodating. They had a gluten free option for everything she wanted. It's reasonably priced for Nantucket standards. Good vibes inside as well. Watch out for those meat sweats!! read more

Back Yard Bbq - Sliced brisket, ribs, Mac & cheese, street corn salad - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

The food is so good! Pork lollipops were done so well! Not only is the food and drinks yummy but every person we interacted with was so nice. They go above and beyond for you! Can't recommend this spot enough! read more

My husband and I ate here on a day trip to Nantucket Island. Food was good. We both had the Alabama burger. Brisket was just okay. It tasted like it was made in the oven. No smoke flavor at all. Potato salad was good, and my husband's corn salad was great. Nice atmosphere! Service was fast and they were nice. read more

One priced but not mad because of its location it's super convenient to eat here before or after a ferry ride. Their dry rub wings are missing something for me but overall decent 7.5/10 in flavor, texture, and doneness of chicken. One of my favorite side dishes from here is their macaroni and cheese, which is so good and made even better with the addition of cheese crumbles on top. I appreciate that they offer sauces to accompany take-out orders and it is always a smooth process to order, pay and pick up your food in the event that you are in a hurry. read more

I'm quite certain this was the best impromptu meal on the island. Service was excellent. Split the big pig and they graciously accommodated. Water glass was never empty! The sauce options there were 3 - went with the original and it was fantastic! The fries were super! The peak and eat shrimp were fresh maybe a little over seasoned but tasty. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Shrimp peel and eat - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Service was excellent! Our waiter was very attentive. I had the Lobster roll (warmed with butter) and it was absolutely delicious. I picked the Mac & cheese for my side and it was delicious! read more

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We came her during Stroll weekend and we were all pleasantly surprised! Somehow, our large group was able to walk right in and get a table (it was a bar type of table that was standing only) but it worked! We were starving and we were happy to even get into a place on such a busy weekend. The place was PACKED but the service was pretty good considering how many people were there. We were able to get our drinks (I got a few pumpkin beers, and others in my party got bloody marys) and everyone was pleased with their drinks. The food was also AMAZING. We got a little of everything, and I have to say, out of that whole weekend, this was my favorite food stop of the trip. I would definitely come back here during my next trip to Nantucket. read more

An island staple. Staff is next level. Hope to get deeper into the menu next time thru.

Back Yard BBQ had a great lunch. So many great options for GF too. Everyone enjoyed their lunch today!

Best French fries I've ever had! Nice staff and fun atmosphere. If you're gluten free and enjoy cider try this one. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Bar area is so much fun! - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Lobster roll was wonderful as was the cornbread, Mac and cheese and street corn. Recommend this place for sure!! read more

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This place was a nice change from all the seafood I gourged on during my trip to the islands. Items sampled: Did Chili instread of Chowder. Chili was very good - had frito chips around the bowl and those added a nice texture. Chili was a touch sweet than I prefer - I like it more hearty but the barbeque sauces on the table (there are three - hot, mild and something in between I believe) could be used to mix in and so I did that. We got a lb of brisket - chopped and got a salad and made a salad - trying to avoid all the carbs if I can. Brisket was good but not great. Definitely have had better and so just can't give them 5 stars when the BBQ doesn't set itself apart. I mean best you are going to get on Nantucket but that's like saying the fried chicken at the KFC on Wilshire is best in Beverly Hills - I mean no other offerings so if you want BBQ on the Island then BYB is where you are going to go. I'd return - great spot to watch sports and people watch if you sit outside or near window as people go to and from to the ferries. Service was fine - didn't stand out but perfunctory. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Note old school sauce containers with description on masking tape. - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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We have been trying to come into BYB for the past two days but there has been a wait every time and now we know why! This mouth watering bbq joint in the port of Nantucket is a must stop in or out... the staff was fantastic our bartender Armani was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. The manager Denise was also super nice!!! Now for the main event... the fooooood was really impressive for bbq! We let Armani pick got us and we had the burnt ends and the ribs. The sauces the pickled onions the corn salad and those fries!!! I guess today will be my cheat day because I couldn't stop eating Needless to say we will be B - ACK!! read more

Back Yard Bbq - What's left of my burnt end I devoured it - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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We stopped by for quick few drinks before boarding our boat back to main land. Quick service. Great drinks - we enjoy nice bourbon cocktails - and BYB gave just that. We'd love to try their food next time when we are in Nantucket. read more

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Wow. Really impressed. Meat was really good, portions were large, and the pricing, especially for Nantucket was reasonable. Will definitely be going back. Staff was good and attentive. read more

Fabulous food and service. The restaurant is spotless, and service couldn't be better. Prices couldn't be more fair considering the quality of the food. Lobster roll and hand cut fries are amongst the best I ever had. A must if you're in the area. read more

I can only speak to the atmosphere and the hot chicken sandwich, both of which are a 10/10. There is no food I order out more than chicken sandwiches, I have tried probably hundreds (including many of peoples national favorites, eg. Hattie B's). Back Yard BBQ has the best chicken sandwich I have ever had. I definitely didn't come here expecting anything close. In fact, if anything, I probably tried to downplay how good it was after my first time having it, because expectations just weren't that high (and honestly I don't want this kind of random place in Nantucket be THIS good at making hot chicken) but I have to be honest, it is the best I've ever had. I would come here for the hot chicken if it was hole in the wall but it was actually also good place to have a beer and watch a game. read more

Back Yard Bbq - Sauces - Barbeque Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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This place is awesome. If you want substance and quality, then I highly recommend. Great food and atmosphere...makes my pu$$y moist!