Backyard BBQ & Brew

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Linda R.

Truly fond of Mendel and his food but changing my review from years ago from a 5 star to 4. Reason being that the place is starting to show it's wear and tear, the bathrooms & the booths. Also, and maybe this is my imagination or maybe because it's yeshiva week, the portion, of at least the sundae, seemed smaller. Pluses include new, to me, appetizer of sweet potatoes and burnt ends (yum) & dessert (their take on NOLA bread pudding- so good). The servers are numerous and oh so nice, and they remain calm and unruffled even under trying circumstances.

Jenn S.

Kosher eats have come a long way from what was once very limiting in restaurant and cuisine selections to what is thriving today as the boundaries of Kosher taste buds are stretching to flavors, seasonings and cooking techniques from other cultures. Kosher bbq is fast becoming a growing delicious option and quickly getting noteriety and recognition too. Owner Mendel of this fine BBQ establishment has won accolades at many bbq competitions for his smoke meats and proudly serves them here. Like any great BBQ joint, they serve till they run out and only make a certain amount per day, so don't get there late! Reservations are highly recommended, especially those times when the area is inundated with NYC snow birds ;) My favorites here are the brisket, burnt ends, ribs, chicken wings, the BBQ "sundae", classic beef burger, and the pecan pie!! Do not skip dessert here! Staff has always been friendly, but since it's a beach/vacation community I heard retaining good staff long term is near impossible sadly. Still, looking forward to my next visit very soon!

Matthew B.

A must when I am in Surfside. Very great service and wonderful options. I look forward to trying the Poutine Truffle Fries next time.

SuperFly W.

This was Probably the worst "BBQ" I have ever had. Ordered the 80$ platter. It's said to feed 1-2 people, it feeds 1, barely. But this one fed 0 because we sent it back and left. But even if it was good/edible it was enough for 1 adult in my opinion. I could have eaten 2 of those platter, if it was good. Let me explain. When the platter came out at first glance it looked ok, but it was to "ARRANGED" it looked over presented and too "picturesque" We tasted a rib, a cube of burnt ends, and a bite of the brisket. Honestly in my opinion it was all inedible. The beans tasted ok but seamed old, mushy and the fact that the beans were barley warm and the bowl they were in was scolding piping hot says 1 thing "MICROWAVE" we didn't bother with the coleslaw. The only think on the platter that wasn't completely disappointing was the 3 pickle slices, gee thanks. I guess since rbis platter is supposed to serve 2 people, its 1 and 1/2 pickle slices each, that you very little. It just felt like this place is overpriced, cheap/stingy with their product and their portions and has no real talent for making and serving good tasting and good smelling BBq. 1st- the "secret" off menu add on for 10$ to add a Dino rib was "secretly" upped to $20. Which is weird because if it's a secret item, how do you change the price? Thought that was a little bit of tomfoolery but ok... asked the manager to honor the price that it has been for quite some time but the 10$ extra was so important to the manager he said no, that we have to pay 20$. So we passed, not because of 10$ but because of principles. Feeling ripped off isnt nice or a good way to start off a meal. Never spoke to or met the manager mind you, he/she only communicated through the waiter. Big no no. Con 2nd- I know bbq. I know that a full rack of ribs is 10-12 ribs and can even be 13 ribs AND that yes 2 people can definitely split a full rack of ribs even though I can definitely polish off a full rack as an appetizer. Even if you don't know BBQ that's pretty well known amongst people that are fans of and enjoy bbq or anyone that has seen a rack of ribs for sale in the supermarket!!! I can't stand when restaurants think the customer is stupid. The menu said the combo platter for $80 comes with a FULL rack of ribs. So naturally I was expecting 10-12 ribs. When the platter came out it had 5 ribs. Which in the bbq world is know as a "cheaters rack" meaning, ribs on each end of the rack were removed and held back- usually to create another portion... it was not surprising to me that when the platter came out they were not connected like ribs should be in a "RACK" but stacked on top of each other like chicken wings would be. I took one look and laughed and said to myself, those look awful. I took 1 bite and spit it out. Dry, COLD, chewy & almost completely flavorless except for the fresh bbq sauce that was squirted on top, AND OLD. I'd say they were probably made within the past week or so. No chance were they smoked for 8 hours same day I ordered them like I was told. No chance. Make fresh ribs, smoke them for 8 hours, eat some. Then toss a few in the refrigerator for a week- then take them out and take a bite and tell me if you can tell the difference, I'm sure you can too. But I think most customers have no taste or knowledge of food and many are probably wowed but the $80 price tag but I haven't really a clue how this place gets away with this- I'd have to attribute it to their customer base. Or maybe this was an off day but I think it's the customer base. You'd think they'd know how to do BBQ in the south. 3rd- in addition to the 1/2 rack of ribs that was in the menu as a FULL RACK the burnt ends were cold, tuff/chewy, lacked flavor, were old/stale and were not burnt ends. Probably also a week old. They were just cubes of meat, probably brisket or sirloin but I count tell because they were hard and cold, over cooked and lacked flavor. The fact that these were passed off as "burnt ends" was insulting to me never mind that they were inedible. Also served cold with a squirt of Bbq sauce on them. 4th- so far the $80 combo platter was 5 ribs, about 6 "burnt ends" and I put burnt ends in quotes because I have no idea what those cubes of meat were, but they were not burnt ends and the "brisket". 2 small slices of brisket, for $80 for 2 people to share? Sorry not sorry the bbq here is an insult and the prices are insane. So back to the brisket, it was not good. Are you surprised? Cold, almost flavorless and fatty. Seamed soggy, like it's stored in bbq far/runoff mixed with water. It was not how brisket should be. I was looking forward to the brisket as a saving piece. But it was gross. the one bite we tried was cold, chewy, and lacked flavor. Nothing even smelled like it was smoked or smells good. No yummy Oder no Smokey flavor. The brisket tasted/felt like it was just taken out of the refrigerator and put in the microwave, partly room temperature & partly cold.

Anthony S.

Great food, great service. My waitress was the best. I remember her from Miami Beach. Salmon was crispy and delicious. Corn on the cob was a real treat. Next time I'll try the smoked meats.

Jasmine N.

Giving this restaurant three stars because when we came here two years ago it was a much better experience than this time so maybe they were having an off night or maybe it has changed. We got the fries with the brisket and BBQ aioli and this was probably the best thing we had all night. Got the daily combo platter for $150, which came with 4 very small ribs, 4 pieces of very very dry brisket and some burnt ends. The burnt ends were very good, the ribs were just OK and the brisket was beyond awful as it was cold, flavorless, and dry. The platter came with two sides we chose Cole slaw and corn. Had to send the Cole slaw back because it tasted so off. Swapped it with no problem for a side Caesar salad which was pretty good. While the waitress was very very nice the service in general was not great as the staff was hard to access and no one was walking around. I came back again because I enjoyed my meal last time but wouldn't come back again.

Joey R.

Don't let the humble digs fool you. This place serves up some of the best barbecue this side of the Mason Dixon line...in sunny south Florida. Who knew Florida could serve up barbecue this good? The ambience has a rustic, "barbecue-esque" feel and charm. However, be prepared...good barbecue brings big crowds, and this place can get quite packed. In fact, It can almost feel like a cafeteria or mess hall at times, but don't let that stop you. This place is a virtual shrine to impossibly good barbecue and worth the hassle. Interestingly, the atmosphere is only half the story. It turns out this is a kosher restaurant that adheres to Jewish dietary laws. Lord have mercy... I never knew kosher barbecue could taste so good! In fact, this barbecue joint has actually won many contests and the owner is happy to tell you all about it. I had the pleasure of meeting Mendel, the owner of this ode to barbecue deliciousness. He was kind, engaging, and genuinely concerned about his patrons. When I asked him questions and offered suggestions he was extremely thankful and receptive. We started things off with the delectable chili and chicken poppers. Folks, this chili was right on point. Flavored just right, this chili had lots of meat, beans, and just the perfect amount of heat. It also came with a generous portion of tortilla chips. I swear I could hear the angels singing. Although the ribs looked good, we happened to notice a tantalizingly good burger that was being served to the table right next to us. It was topped with delicious brisket, sauce, along with other fixings. I was instantly under its spell and simply had to have this burger. It honestly looked too good to pass up. In fact, several people at my table were also taken by this burger and couldn't resist its power! It didn't disappoint. The barbecue gods were definitely shining down on this burger! This aptly named "barbecue burger" is topped with delectable pulled brisket that literally melts in your mouth. Each bite was better than the next, and I quickly devoured this wonderful creation. The accompanying french fries were also delicious. I'm quite convinced that this burger could bring world peace. Other delicious options that I sampled were the beef ribs and grilled chicken breast. Both were quite tasty and oozing with flavor. All in all, this was solid barbecue served up alongside good service and a very warm and welcoming owner. Next time you're in Miami, run (don't walk) to backyard BBQ. I can't wait for my next visit!

Nicole K.

My mouth is watering just thinking of this meal! It was my first time having a kosher meal in Miami, and this place was recommended by a friend who lives in the area. Definitively a must try. MENU selections: During busy meal times, I highly recommend to have a reservation, but since we came on Tuesday for lunch after the mad rush of memorial weekend it was pretty empty. Their meat options were a bit limited because of the weekend rush, but the server let us know ahead of time before we ordered. SERVICE: There was only 1 guy doing all of the service and I could tell he was scattered and a bit overwhelmed even though there were only 3 groups in the restaurant at the time. We had to ask a few times for water and it got annoying, but he eventually came around. FOOD: You can't even tell this is a "kosher" food place because of the high quality menu options and delicious flavors. You can really tell the chef was trying to make this experience as authentic as possible, as if you're chowing down in Tennessee! The meats were all marinated and cooked to perfection. For four people we shared a salad, the poutine with brisket, the burger with baked beans and short ribs with side of green beans. No one touched the egg on the salad, for there was a plethora of other good protein options. BTW the salad was very large portion. Mendel himself came by and brought us some of his famous honey pomogranate BBQ sauce, a must try! Adding a drizzle to the short rib meats just adds another level of flavor. I wanted to buy a bottle but it was too large for my carry on, damn you TSA! I'll have to buy a bottle online when he has it available in stock.

David G.

Surprisingly my favorite thing I had here was the hamburger. Cooked perfectly with the egg slightly over cooked. The burnt ends had very good flavor. But they were not crispy at all; they really just tasted like chunks of barbecue. Still good but not crispy like expected. Surprisingly a PARVE pecan pie with ice cream was fantastic. My mother is a connoisseur of pecan pie and she would've loved this one and had no idea it had no dairy in it

Natalie D.

I came here for lunch and was definitely not impressed with their food or the menu. They didn't have such a wide selection but perhaps my expectations were too high. This place is only open for lunch they don't have dinner. The beer selection is OK. They only had about four beers on draft. Their menu was not updated with the current brews which was kind of annoying and they were also out of a lot of beers. I did order the brisket and it was amazing but a little too coated with bbq sauce however it was so tender. Not sure if I would come back here again.

Cowboy Steak - 3.5 stars (Friday lunch 2015-02-13)

Ziyan C.

There were 8 of us on a group vacation, and of all the meals we had around Miami, this was both the worst and the most overpriced. THE SERVICE: Our server didn't seem aware of our needs, wasn't always around when we needed him, and when my friend asked for a burger to-go at the end of the meal, he still brought it out on a plate. I came late after everyone had ordered, so I don't know the exact names of all the dishes. THE COST: $287 total. * Fries - 2.5 stars Too soft, not enough crisp, and dry. * Sweet Potato Fries - 4 stars One of the few things I was impressed with! These were moist yet had a good crisp. The best surprise was when I thought I was bitting into a carrot and it turned out to be a fry! * Veggies - 2.5 stars These were either steamed or boiled and had very little flavor, though a decent crunch. * Salad - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/backyard-bbq-and-brew-surfside-2?select=CQ0wmSk3lkWAaGbfsBqmGQ#INUpk9nrZIFi3WdBSikJZA Generic, fine, but everything was cut into really large pieces so it was hard to share. * Brisket - 2 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/backyard-bbq-and-brew-surfside-2?select=CQ0wmSk3lkWAaGbfsBqmGQ#mOffleegX54B5tA6hV8thw This tasted processed and was over-sauced. We likened this to canned meat, and the phrase "cat food" was tossed around as well. The meat had no texture and was like rubber that they tried to cover up with a thick, artificial-tasting sauce. * Cowboy Steak - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/backyard-bbq-and-brew-surfside-2?select=CQ0wmSk3lkWAaGbfsBqmGQ#CQ0wmSk3lkWAaGbfsBqmGQ Actually pretty good, relative to the rest of the meal. The meat was good quality and tender. It was quite rare--we asked for medium-rare but it was really undercooked, basically bloody almost all the way through. We enjoyed the fatty parts of the meat around the bone, too.

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Marv H.

8 years ago

We had a good meal...the sausage was excellent, the chicken wings were tasty, the beef ribs were a bit dry but easy to chew, the baked beans were excellent with the burnt ends. Overall, a lovely experience. It is definite to make a reservation. read more

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Clive P.

8 years ago

Walking by around 1:30 on a Sunday, sign outside on chalk board "Try Our Ribs." Sounded good, went inside, place was empty- great layout, noticed cell phone chargers every where (kool). Prompt service, but no ribs available except for "Dinosaur Ribs". No price on the menu so I asked the waiter the price and I thought he said $15.00. I repeated that and he said no...$58.00!! I told him I didn't want to spend that much for lunch, so he recommended the burger for $13.00. It was delicious. Burger with fries, and a beer and mandatory tip $30.00. Little pricey, but still a nice place. read more

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Mark N.

7 years ago

Environment: Awesome. It's a barbecue kind of feel to the restaurant which makes it more fun. There are outlets/plugs to charge phones phones if needed. My table got bumped and shifted twice, but I did not feel it was that a big deal. Bathrooms were clean. Menu: It's a fun menu to look at with plenty of different options. May not be great for non-meat eaters, but let's face it...they shouldn't be in a barbecue place anyways... Food: Delicious. Ordered the Burnt Ends which is what I got last time and they are awesome. Can't go wrong with the Beef Back Ribs either. The side salad was salad. The fries were fries. Nothing extraordinary as far as they go, but not bad either. Keto friendly without the bbq sauce of course, but it does taste very good. They also have a nice spicy sauce there if you ask. Service: Top notch. Honestly. Server was super-friendly and helpful; she went back to the kitchen to see if something could be changed and it could which made our total experience that much better. What particularly stood out is that I caught an error on my check when I got home. I called the restaurant thinking I'm out the $30, but the manager I spoke with fixed it within literally a couple minutes after reviewing the check and what the server wrote down. This is the second time I went, and I am looking forward to going again. I'll have to order something different next time, but man those burnt ends were good. :) read more

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Lisa C.

9 years ago

Well if you like a restaurant where you walk in and are told to "sit over there" and then sit for 20 minutes, ask two people who your server is, and get ignored then this is the place for you! We were completely ignored so we got up and left. Didn't get a setup, water or a glance from a server. Awesome job in customer service. Will never return. read more

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Monty P.

8 years ago

This is a bbq joint that caters to kosher diets. I was part of a 6 guy crew that rolled in to this place on a Sunday afternoon after the lunch rush. We were just looking to have some cold beer and appetizers. Our waiter (who looked just like Steve Buscemi) was fiddling with an iPad when we walked in. He continued to fret over this apparently new (to him?) business system until we asked him to take our order. He reluctantly did. One guy in our group ordered a frozen lemonade. "Steve's" exact response was... "Come on man, you're really gonna make me fix that?" My buddy was nice and said that he would have a Coke instead. Well... I'm not as nice! When my turn came to order, I asked for frozen lemonade (even though that's not what I wanted). Another friend piled on just to make a point. We inquired about a particular beer that he said they didn't have... until another employee overheard and assured us that they did carry that brand. We also ordered some apps that another waitress suggested. Steve brought out our drinks, minus the Coke and one of the lemonades and told us that they ran out of simple sugar and couldn't make any more lemonades. Then he went outside for a smoke. We grabbed the helpful waitress and she brought the rest of the drinks including another lemonade that magically appeared. The apps showed up in average time. The food was good and the atmosphere was pleasant. This would have been a different review if it wasn't for Steve Buscemi and not having things that are on the menu. I would recommend it for dinner but they have a small bar and limited selection of brews, so I don't think it would be good for drinks only. read more

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Brian H.

6 years ago

Food is very good. Our server Mike was excellent. I had the burnt ends, and the table had lots of good starters. Beer selection is very strong. read more

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Candace A.

11 years ago

Absolutely fantastic!! I'm from Kailua, Oahu & this is my first time leaving the island EVER! Anyways, we landed & got super hungry & saw this place. I immediately fell in love. The menu was amazing & our order was definitely to die for. I highly recommend this place to anyone!! I left fully satisfied & every bite was delicious. read more

Backyard BBQ & Brew - I ordered the Dragon Roll which is my absolute fave, southwest fried chicken & backyard salad. Super yumm!! - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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Mak F.

11 years ago

I work nearby so I decided to walk over for lunch because who doesn't love bbq? Well, if you're someone who does this place isn't for you. The menu is not very "backyard bbq" at all. When I think "backyard bbq" I think BBQ chicken, coleslaw, fries, baked beans, corn, potato salad, etc (hmmm... My mouth is watering). The last thing to cross your mind should be SUSHI!!! Hello??? Who sells sushi at a bbq joint? So I got past the weird selection of sushi and decided on chicken with side of sweet potato fries since that seemed to be the most appropriate. It was a total let down. One under-seasoned piece of chicken (which btw does NOT come with BBQ sauce, you have to request it) and a little side of fries. What a waste. To top it off, this "meal" was $17 AND they include 18% gratuity. They obviously knew their food sucked and don't want people to leave a tip they deserve= $0! If you want sushi, go across the street! It's awesome! And if you actually want BBQ and Brew, don't stop here!!! Go to Flanigans for better prices and good quality!!! read more

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Ana A.

5 years ago

The food was cold, not tasty at all the sausage look like they were made the day before, i don't mind paying the price for a good food but this one was not a quality food at all . I don't think l am buying from this place again. read more

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L G.

7 years ago

Waited in line with another group of people who were seated without a reservation. As soon as the host came back for us-asked if we had a reservation other "unfortunately, it's going to be a long wait" with plenty of open tables. Honestly felt discriminated against. Too bad we're easy patrons and good tippers. Their loss. read more

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L K.

9 years ago

This is the most overpriced beef I have eaten since living in Florida in the last 3 years. I ordered burnt ends. About one-third of the meat was fatty gristle. My friend ordered beef brisket. The pices we paid were for tenderloin, but we got ground chuck quality. read more

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As far as the burnt ends go they are one of our most popular items on…

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David J.

8 years ago

Didn't honor my reservation (queue "Seinfeld" car reservation bit). What's the point of taking a reservation if I have to wait an hour or more to be seated? Waitstaff completely ignored us when we did get seated. Had to get up to go get our own menus. When we did want to order we had to flag down a waitress who was actively ignoring us. Half the menu was "not available". Only chicken dishes were available, and those in limited quantities. However, a table near us loudly complained to the manager about lack of availability, so they did manage to get a dish which was "sold out". So I guess the lesson is to be rude and loud to get what you want. We were polite and understanding, so we didn't get the obviously-not-really-sold-out food. Pros: The food we did get was very good. Chicken was moist and flavorful. Wife had fish which was cooked perfectly. The beer selection is great, with a lot of local brews represented. In conclusion, service is horrific, food is quite good (if you can get it). read more

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Kait K.

11 years ago

We moved here from the midwest which is known for its BBQ so it's hard to compare...also, this is a Kosher restaurant so no pulled pork or pork ribs served here. The food was good but way over priced for the flavor and portions. My husband really liked his beer which is a house Red Ale. read more

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Rachel G.

8 years ago

Honestly we had a great meal here. The food was good, reasonably priced, and the service was great. Portion sizes were reasonable and big. Definitely recommend coming here for some good burgers or brisket! read more

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Chuck H.

8 years ago

This is a great find in Surfside. The menu is quite varied. Everyone can find something they want here. Great interpretations on barbecue.

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Alex L.

6 years ago

Katie was exceptional and took incredible care of us! Best waitress ever! Food was good, ambience fun, but mainly great service!

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Zee C.

8 years ago

Very busy place. Good food. Casual dining. We came during busy season, so even for lunch we made reservations. Hey

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Flori M.

7 years ago

Had a reservation. Tried to Seat us at a dirty folding table squashed in a corner . All the chairs were mismatched. When we asked if we could be moved and told in a Most unfriendly way yo take it or leave it we left it. The manager was totally obnoxious . Don't care how good the food is I don't have to pay to eat at a filthy table and sit on a folding chair. Hope he's still in business when the seasons over read more

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Doni H.

8 years ago

Very cool place. Waitresses are very nice. Came almost immediately after we decided what we wanted. Food came in 15 minutes. We got buffalo wings (sauce is Smokey/spicey- amazing), chili fries (don't recommend, chili is dry and tasteless), and a brisket sandwich (also dry. Good temperature, noise level wasn't too high. read more

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Effie H.

6 years ago

Went for dinner tonight because we heard it was the best kosher meat in Florida ... we were not disappointed.. the specialty drinks were delicious as was our meal.. our waiter Ivan was very friendly and helpful .. full of suggestions.... came over more than once to see if we needed anything.. definitely can't wait to go back !! read more

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Isabelle k.

8 years ago

The food was okay but must check the prices before you order. I order the only rib and the Waitresses did not explained to me the market price was 82.00 dollars. After asking the waitresses why didn't she explain to me the price she said I shouldn't know it. She should had brought the manager over to me but she said just pay the bill. I've been to many restaurants and this takes the came. Never go back ! read more

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Claudine H.

6 years ago

This was a very very yummy restaurant! The service was amazing and the food came very quick! The grilled chicken breast with mushroom truffle gravy was so delicious and they had fried with pico de Gallo and chicken which were THE BEST FRIES I EVER TASTED!!!! read more

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Samuel M.

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10 years ago

You have to try this place - It just turned into my go-to place for BBQ ribs! If you are in the mood for some authentic, high-scale BBQ joint, this is it. They have a smoker in the back and an awesome staff including the chef whom I met. The dinosaur ribs are out of this world, the meat falls off the bone just by staring at them, and are full of smoky BBQ flavor (get the small portion, as it is more than enough meat for a big guy). The sweet potato fries were a nice side to eat with this. We also tried the regular beef ribs, delicious as well, the popcorn chicken and the chili, all were delicious. The prices are on the higher side, but you get what you pay for. A high quality, delicious, glatt kosher experience, minutes from Bal Harbour shops, a block from the beach and a friendly atmosphere. Overall, highly recommended. read more

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Eliezer B.

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9 years ago

We were given very miserable portions for a very large sum of money. The coleslaw tasted rancid and when we called to express our dissatisfaction, the manager was prompt to offer us a refund only on the coleslaw and not interested in correcting the situation. Poor customer service, poor quality of food, complete disappointment. read more

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Steven S.

8 years ago

We love this place, and eat there often. Wish the BBQ sauce was not quite so strong - otherwise the food is really good.

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E S.

8 years ago

Superb bbq salmon! Best I've ever had. This place has gotten their act together, now with good service as well as good food!!

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Philip C.

9 years ago

How can this business possibly survive, when they are closed more than they are open? The latest update(June 2017), is that they will be closed for two months, then re-open for the month of August, then they will close (again!) for three and a half months, then they will re-open from mid-December 2017 through April 2018. These Orthodox Jewish people sure have a weird way of doing business! Maybe they're merely trying to run out the clock on the remaining months of their lease. The sooner that they vacate, to make room for a new restaurant, the better. read more

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Gabrielah B.

6 years ago

Food was very appetizing and everything came out very quickly. Mike kept us very satisfied throughout the duration of our dinner. Mike and Santiago were the dynamic duo of the night. Very pleased with them. read more

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Harlan K.

10 years ago

This was one of my favorite restaurants. You used to get a big greeting from the manager and they continuously checked up on you during the meal - even when they were crowded. Those days are over. Apparently, the restaurant was recently sold. The menus have no connection to what's actually being served. I wanted to know about sauces on the ribs. The waitress showed me side dished. I said to her "sauces". She pointed to the side dishes. Then I realized she barely spoke english. The salad I received as just lettuce. I asked where the salad was. They pointed to the lettuce. My dinning partner got an actual salad. They didn't understand that plain lettuce was not a salad. The tiny portion of ribs made me dream of the Dinosaur ribs of the past. But they told me, the dinosaur ribs are a thing of the past. Today's ribs were a piece called triangle. The sauce on the ribs was probably at least 1/2 thick. The other 1/2 inch went on top of my chicken. It didn't even say it came with sauce. A disappointing evening. Pathetic service. I had to chase them down for my check. A great restaurant no longer. read more

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Steven G.

477

9 years ago

This place is awesome! I live in Austin texas and let this competes with franklins bbq . The brisket was so delicious and the lamb ribs are a must have! I would highly recommend kosher or no kosher eaters to come here. Thanks mendel for the delicious food! read more

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Dario K.

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10 years ago

Outstanding... went today for the first time and the staff was very friendly and attentive as soon as we walked in. My friend and I decided to share a few of their Small Plates which were all very delicious. I strongly suggest the Japanese Eggplant! For dessert the S'more is one of the most creative desserts I've ever seen. VERY VERY DELICIOUS EXPERIENCE. Defiantly will come back with friends! read more

Backyard BBQ & Brew - JAPANESE EGGPLANT. Highly suggested!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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Jeremiah O.

9 years ago

We only tried this place out once and it seems like it had potential to be better, but our experience wasn't very good. We were seated outside at dirty tables that we had to clean off ourselves. The food was mediocre at best and we should have paid half of what we actually paid. We ended up spending $60 for a pulled brisket sandwich, a plate of fries, and a tiny $10 pecan pie. The food WAS tasty, but was Worth the price and service. read more

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Joe K.

8 years ago

The food in this establishment is truly amazing. From the moment you walk in the door, until you were writing the check the service is truly stellar I'm totally attentive. The food and the band are simply amazing that was not a single dish we ordered that we didn't totally enjoy. I would definitely make this a destination for anyone going to Miami/ Surfside community. Coming from New York when is more than Apple restaurants I can truly understand that this is a phenomenal food establishment. Pictured are the "burnt ends" - a MUST Order. read more

Backyard BBQ & Brew - "Burnt Ends" - Barbeque Near Me - Surfside, Florida

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Kevin S.

9 years ago

This is my first time coming back to Backyard since it's under a new owner and all I can say is wow, this place is amazing. I came with a group and we tried almost everything on the menu and I am shocked kosher food can taste this delicious. This place is real BBQ, I will be back for lunch before I leave Miami. read more

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R R.

7 years ago

Service was good. However for the price the BBQ is nothing special. I ordered ribs and they were very dry could have passed as burnt ends. Tried again the following day and ordered half chicken again over cooked and dry. Also they ran out of BBQ sauce!! How in the world does a BBQ place run out sauce. Also no draft beer the kegs were dry. Expect to pay $50+ for a main dish and one beer. I won't be back. read more

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Zev R.

9 years ago

This past Sunday at Mendel's Backyard BBQ & Brew in Surfside FL, I had the pleasure of introducing 12 people to one of THE BEST & MOST POPULAR restaurants in the Miami area. When I arranged the dinner back in Decemeber, I chose this particular night because I knew it would be the weekend of the AFC/NFC Championships games but had no idea that this was also Yeshiva week. What better thing to do than eat BBQ and watch football. Luckily I know the "Pit Master" and that has a few extra perks. For most of these guys this was their first foray into the BBQ world so Mendel made this a TOTAL experience for all of them. I decided that I would order various things off the smoker for the group and they would be presented on platters for the everyone. We started with the appetizers - Brisket truffle poutine (House Cut Fries, Mushroom Truffle Gravy, Smoked Brisket), The Brisket Sundae (Layered Slaw, Mendel's Beans, BBQ Beef & Crispy Onions) and Chicken wings which are lightly smoked and fried. The Brisket Truffle Poutine is a phenomenal dish. The truffle sauce - made in house by Mendel Segal and his staff has just the right amount of savory and sweet and you will find yourself using whatever utensil is in front of you to get the very last drops of the sauce of the plate. My advice - ask for bread to mop up the left over sauce. The Brisket sundae - (This is my All Time Favorite) is usually served in a mason jar, but for tonight -we used big bowls with lots of spoons so we could all share. For the uninitiated - this turned out to be the most talk about dish of the night....until one by one the the platters of meat started to show up. One of our crew had never had or heard of a "Burnt Ends" so I ran into the kitchen and asked Mendel to plate one for me. If you go by the name - you think you are getting a burned piece of meat. Mendel's Burnt Ends - are the prized 2nd cut of a brisket which are cubed, then sauced and placed back into the smoker until the sauce caramelizes creating little mouth sized chunks of delectable "Meat Candy". The flavors explode on to the pallet like fireworks on the 4th of July. Sweet, tangy, beefy morsels of meat, the likes of which I can guarantee that most have never had before. New to the menu Lamb Ribs. These are small, but oh so flavorful. Lamb is, for most, an acquired taste. Many people think that lamb is gamey and dont like the flavor but it was a staple at my grandmothers house. Mendel has taken lamb to whole new place. Smoke lamb ribs - this was a first for me - are delicious. The lamb flavor paired with the smoke and the herb rub pushed these over the top. This became the group favorite - even over the beef ribs. Several more orders had to be placed to satisfy the hungry crowd. Finally, what everyone has waited for came out to the table - The Brisket. I asked everyone to wait and try the brisket how it was really intended to be served - without sauce. No, this is not your Bubbe's Rosh Hashanah brisket - this is smoked lo & slo for up to 16 hours in a wood fired smoker. Rubbed with Mendel's secret rub. No need for sauce, but if you want to add a little extra zing - Mendel now has 2 sauces - his Original KC Competition BBQ Sauce and his new Pomegranate BBQ sauce. Try them both - its hard to pick a favorite and both go well with the brisket or any of the other meats. For me - I'll just have it plain. Our final course was a surprise for the crowd - I had arranged with Mendel to make some Pastrami for us. This isn't a usual menu item - yet. This is where the Bonds of the Kosher BBQ Brethren has it perks. Mendel started to brine the pastrami last week and smoked it up just for us. The pastrami was served platter style with some deli mustard. There is a huge difference between your favorite pastrami at your favorite deli and this....This is so much better. Thick pieces of pastrami that absolutely melt in your mouth. No need for bread here - you dont want it and the brown mustard will just kill the taste The people at the table next to us saw what we were eating and the gentleman quickly became my friend. He asked if he could taste the pastrami. I gave him a slice and he said it was the best he has ever had. High praise indeed. Eventually, Mendel will make his pastrami a regular menu item, but I hope not - I want something thats just for me. Dont leave without getting a slice of Mendel's Famous Bourbon Pecan Pie à la Mode. BEER - Mendel has many. We probably sampled 8 or 9 of them and they are all hand picked by Mendel to go with any of the items on his menu. The wait staff - led by the Manager Tim is fantastic. An 18% Gratuity is automatically added to the bill - but I encourage you to be generous. These are some of the Best and Hardest working waiters in all of Miami, so keep that in mind read more

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Sylvana M.

8 years ago

BEST FOOD WE'VE HAD IN MIAMI! excellent service and the food was to die for!! we split the poutine and the bbq burger and it filled us up so much, we couldn't finish! Everyone was incredible and so attentive. Wish I lived here so I could come back again and again! Friendly service, delicious food, refreshing cocktails (get the tropical punch!). Can't ask for more :) read more

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Randy H.

8 years ago

Visited last night first time. Made to feel so welcome. Staff very friendly and accommodating. All food was amazing from appetizers to desert. Pub type ambiance which worked well for this type food. Highly recommend. read more

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Rodrigo B.

9 years ago

Service is absolutely awful just to start. The waitress disappeared for 30 minutes and then she included the tip on the bill (18%)! Also, $40 for a small portion of brisket with beans, absolutely nothing special about it. Sadly if you are kosher you have to cope with this if you want bbq. read more

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Esther K.

11 years ago

Overall was good. If you are planning to come in Sunday, be prepare to long wait. Food: bread is amazing, the salad was k, dressing had not taste no salt...., we got our order out was no cutlery was giving :(. read more

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9472 Harding Ave
Surfside, FL 33154
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What time does Backyard BBQ & Brew open?

Backyard BBQ & Brew opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

What time does Backyard BBQ & Brew close?

Backyard BBQ & Brew closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Backyard BBQ & Brew is closed on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat Closed

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Does Backyard BBQ & Brew take credit cards?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew have catering options?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew does have catering options.

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew have a drive thru?

No, Backyard BBQ & Brew does not have a drive thru.

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew serve alcohol?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew allow dogs?

No, Backyard BBQ & Brew does not allow dogs.

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew have TVs?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew have bike parking?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew has bike parking.

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew have outdoor seating?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew has outdoor seating options.

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew have parking?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew has parking options. Street Parking, Valet Parking

Other Amenities

Is Backyard BBQ & Brew wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew is wheelchair accessible.

Does Backyard BBQ & Brew have free WiFi?

Yes, Backyard BBQ & Brew has free WiFi.

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Established in 2014.

We are passionate and enjoy what we do, we prepare our food with love that you can taste! We invite you into our home to serve and pamper you with soul food.

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Josh C.

11 years ago

My wife likes burgers so I decided to go for her. Hope to find the best hamburger in town in this place. So we came the first time and they got us to seat down and a minute after the server comes and he goes: we are out of 1...2...3... and burgers (I only cared about the burgers so I don't really remember what was all the other items they ware out of) . So at that point I was thinking why are they still open? what do they still have on the menu to sell? But anyway for us it was enough! we came for the burgers and since they didn't have those we left. So we came back again and got the burger... this time they had it all I believe. I had a schnitzel sandwich... all in all Nothing to brag about I expected much better and tastier food for the price and the name of the place. So I guess at this point this is Not the burger place my wife is looking for. No not for me... read more

Egar H.

3 years ago

Showed up as a guest to see the behavior of the staff and as well as how the restaurant functioned based off a social experiment then sent the same person in as an applicant and saw the immediate change in behavior by the staff and it was night and day these people who work here should feel absolutely pathetic making a living like this the tipping culture in America is ridiculous imagine having to kiss peoples but for their money absolutely ridiculous the behavior is never genuine and the fact that how you are treated based on how you tip is crazy to me because establishments like this do not pay their employees they let customers pay the employees so your not just paying for food your also paying employees and the way you are treated by them is based on how you pay them josh if your reading this get your act together and pay your employees read more

Claudia B.

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***do not waste your money!!!*** servers are struggling to understand management management has no clue as to running a restaurant ***pricing is discounted for selective community"*** **menu planning is garbage **bbq knowledge is non existent **price is based on greed*** tip to management- smoke is created over long process not by adding liquid smoke to flavor up, you brush lightly over time don't slather it and hide old meat you didn't sell yesterday i can go to the bulldog, pay half as much and get better quality, service and with better attitude and a better selection of beer where 12oz is 12oz. let me know when you close, i will buy your pos and sell traif and show you how quality always wins out over greed and disrespect. read more

Solomon L.

6 years ago

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M R.

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Just had dinner at Backyard BBQ and the food and service were outstanding. We were a party of 6 and 2 of us are as difficult to please as is humanly possible. Sean, our outstanding waiter, sized up the situation immediately and made sure that everything was to their liking and he did so with excellent cheer and humor. We all loved the food (even the difficult to please ones) and we look forward to coming back soon. We recommend the pulled brisket, the Kansas City Barbecue chicken and the basic burgers, The Moroccan soup was also excellent. All in all a great night out, Thanks. read more

Joseph S M.

6 years ago

If you are anywhere near Surfside Florida or even anywhere on the east coast. RUN dont walk to mendels BACKYARD BBQ. The food is OUTSTANDING. The combo platter of ribs, brisket, burnt ends were smoked just perfect. No sauce was needed (even though some was on the burnends ) the beans and slaw were a perfect compliment to the meat. And since I love wings. These were perfect. Come on by and say hello to Mendel Segal and enjoy a wonderfull meal. read more

Jenna A.

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They are only getting a star because I have to give a star for a review . Firstly We waited 30 minutes to be seated for our 9:15 pm reservation The worst service I have ever experienced in my life. The food took over 2 hours to arrive . And when it came it was burnt or incorrectly cooked. After sending back all of our food and there were 8 of us , they still made us pay for it all even though we didn't get it. Don't ever eat here read more

Andrew R.

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This is probably the busiest time of year, despite being so busy my family enjoyed a wonderful meal here for passover, we did not have reservations and we were sat after 15min. I was very surprised that we did not wait so long for the food to come out(seeing as we were sat down the street from restaurant) the food came out hot and was delicious. We will be back again. read more

Mary W.

9 years ago

We cannot say enough about this place! Wonderful staff, amazing food, pleasant atmosphere...if you haven't been here, it is a MUST! The Brisket Mushroom Poutine: divine. The Caeser salad: perfect. The BBQ Brisket Burgers: FANTASTIC. The Chicken Poppers: delicious. We told the staff we would give them 26,000 s if we could! Cannot wait to come back again! read more

Marry G.

10 years ago

Backyard BBQ has the absolute BEST pulled brisket in the world. As a traveler of the globe and after have eaten in 100+ kosher restaurants, I've never tasted pulled brisket like the ones in backyard BBQ. Service was very prompt and the waitresses were eager to please and quick to help. Food came out right away. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend!! read more

Josh S.

11 years ago

Good food, but way to overpriced. We had the brisket and the chicken schnitzel. The schnitzel was AMAZING and the brisket was pretty good. Keep in mind that this place is kosher, so NO DAIRY. Meaning the coleslaw was a little..umm..different, but good. Overall, a good place to eat with GREAT service during the slow season. read more

Howard A.

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10 years ago

The very worst experience I have EVER in my years of dining out I have ever experienced. Servers were not trained food sent out raw. The owner or manager making sarcastic comment and finally the nerve to sent us a check. Wow. Never go here shocking experience with total disrespect for customers. read more

Frieda E.

10 years ago

Great food and plentiful. Fall off the bone ribs. My husband can't stop talking about the food. I think this is going to be his new favorite place. Service was extremely friendly and helpful. They were very attentive to our special requests and just looking to please. Had a wonderful time. read more

Bill K.

10 years ago

Had a great dinner! With kids. Great service, great food what more does one need! When your looking for a place to eat with or without your kids come here don't bother looking anywhere else. Being from NYC I expect fast service and good food. Got that here plus a whole lot more!!! read more

Aliza Z.

4 years ago

Backyard BBQ was the best!!! appetizers were amazing, and Ivan was such a fun and helpful waiter! Ivan deserves the world and a Dino Rib ;) Ivan and Backyard BBQ, we love you! , aliza, tehilla (the one who payed the bill), Rebecca, shayna, tamara, ester, and simona. read more

Manuel H.

11 years ago

Kosher or not, you have to go there... Best pulled (and smoked) brisket in town... All made in their own smoker! Tastes are on the dot! Prices are good for quality! My waitress was Alisa and she served us beautifully! Great, quick, delicious dining experience! read more

Jaymy B.

10 years ago

I just had the most amazing dinner. The manager and chef came out to greet me and my party. The food was incredible. The ribs were the best I've ever had. The duck was awesome and the brisket was super tender. We all had an amazing experience. read more

Marie C.

7 years ago

Best best meat restaurant in surfside!! So good!! Their "poutine" is amazing I highly recommend this place! And their prices are veryy good! Every other "fancy" restaurant in surfside are too expensive like way too expensive! read more

Yonatan T.

6 years ago

Amazing BBQ restaurant! If you're from LA, you must come here, party, eat and have amazing time. Mike the amazing French waiter is so cool. He will great you in Spanish and Hebrew. Bomb service even when under pressure. read more

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Whitman's was a great choice for us on a Wednesday afternoon. We were in the neighborhood after a…read morecruise and just wanted to sit and relax. We had a patty melt, a cheeseburger, and a salad. All delicious! There were not a lot of patrons at the time we were there. It was a strange time of day-so that was not surprising. The music was really loud-unnecessarily-but, maybe I'm just old!

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4.5

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Brought my dad here for an early Father's Day celebration, and it was fantastic as always. The food…read moreis consistently delicious, and the service is genuinely warm and welcoming. Some of the best chicken & waffles I've ever had, amazing shrimp & grits, seafood cakes, collard greens, mac & cheese, green beans, and peach cobbler to end it all. Perfection. Drea was an absolute delight, Nicole was wonderful, and the whole experience felt so welcoming. Come for the food, leave with a full belly and a warm heart.

I've been wanting to try Little Greenhouse for quite some time, and I finally made it there this…read moreweek. I can honestly say it was some of the best soul food I've had in a very long time. It's not easy to find a truly authentic, Black-owned soul food restaurant, and I'm so glad I took a chance on Little Greenhouse Grill. We ordered the shrimp, rib tips, chicken steak with crispy onions, mac and cheese, and collard greens, and every single dish was absolutely wonderful. Huge congratulations to the chef, because this was real, authentic soul food done right. This is exactly the kind of food this town has been missing. The atmosphere feels warm and welcoming, like being in mama's house. The prices are very reasonable, which I truly appreciated. Shout-out to Will, who took great care of us and gave excellent recommendations. Everything he suggested was delicious. I will definitely be coming back. Little Greenhouse is a gem, and I'm so happy I finally got to experience it.

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4.2

(49 reviews)

We were staying at a nearby Airbnb and decided last minute to try this restaurant. We came with our…read morebaby, who was understandably very hungry, so I began giving her some crackers I had with me. Shortly after, the manager or owner approached us and said I could not feed her those crackers because they were not kosher. I asked if there was something suitable we could order for her, but options were limited, so we ordered fries, which thankfully came out quickly. We initially wanted to order a smaller steak along with several appetizers, as we enjoy trying a variety of dishes. However, after a lot of back and forth, the server strongly pushed us toward their recommendation instead. We eventually went with it, but the food was mediocre and the sides were very basic. We felt pressured into ordering something we didn't really want. Later, the steak arrived medium rare instead of the medium well we requested, which meant we couldn't give much of it to our baby. Wanting to be respectful, I asked the manager if I could feed her a Serenity-branded baby food pouch. After examining it for a while, he said no -- again because it was not kosher -- with no explanation or alternative offered. Overall, the experience felt rigid and unwelcoming, especially for a family with a baby. The food did not justify the price, and we left feeling that we overpaid for a disappointing and uncomfortable experience.

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