The Margaritas we're very good. However every piece of meat eaten required copious amounts of beverage to swallow due to its extremely overcooked and dehydrated nature. read more

Solid place to grab some meat! The smoke flavor is definitely prevalent in all of the meats - I especially love the Bubba fries that are giant potato wedges(perfectly crispy on the outside & soft on the inside) topped with chopped brisket, shredded cheese, scallions, and bbq sauce. Great sweet tea and dessert for a sweet finish. read more

Amazing place for some bbq! I love the chill vibe of this place and the food tastes fresh and tasty!

A true example that you can find good Q in the smallest towns in Texas. We enjoy sitting outside, eating some very good BBQ and watching the deer come though the field. Ribs and brisket are way above avg. Moist ribs and brisket, brisket always has a nice smoke ring and the ribs are always tender. Reasonable prices and good service. After a hectic day this is a relaxing place to have good Q. read more

I heard about Backyard Barbeque from work friends. Went out there for the first time yesterday, the drive over the dam was beautiful. I got food from the drive thru window on the side of the building which was very convenient for me. I ordered the Bubba Tater and a rib plate for my friend. The wonderful smell on the way home in my car made me want to stop on the side of the road and dig in. Food was delicious, moderately priced and good portions. The drive thru staff was friendly and service was quick. Will definitely be back and so sorry I am just now finding out about this place. It puts Clem Mikeska's to shame! read more

I love everything about this place! The food is ALWAYS delicious & Texas sized portions mean you're always leaving full & knowing you got your money's worth. The menu offers so many different & unique items that you'll want to try everything! Love their "secret" items & new stuff they're always doing. What really knocks it out of the park is not only do they have amazing food but drinks, as well. My all time fav's are the dreamsicle & big red margarita! Such a cool, fun place, too, with exceptional staff & service, there's no wonder why everyone loves Backyard BBQ! read more

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Best Burger Basket ever! Thanks to the fabulous cooks of the day, Tyler, Daniel and Brandon, our seemingly simple burger meal was a flavorful treat, juicy hearty beef on a slightly sweet roll perfectly cooked and dressed. The fries were equally superb, cooked just right with a crispy outer crust, and seasoned with a balanced salty-spicy blend. And making the meal experience a true joy was our wonderful server, Chelsea. She gave us the perfect amount of attention with a very personable friendly demeanor. We have been customers of Backyard BBQ for two years, and the food and service can be very different at times. In the future, I plan to call ahead and check who is cooking. If it isn't this crew, I might not eat there. And if we are lucky and we catch Tyler, Daniel and Brandon 'on' for the night, maybe Chelsea will be working the same shift all will be right with the world! read more

Great food today . Even with a full house service was good . Try the Redneck Burrito! And the bbq sauce is thick n bold !

This place is pretty good. The only thing I'm gonna knock is the margaritas. The picnic style tables and interior in general is super country and has this family bbq setting or vibe. The bubba tater is to die for. read more

Most people go to a restaurant for good service, food and people. This place has all the above and also makes you feel like family. Lindsey and Bobbie Jo both make greats drinks and great warm conversation with genuine interest. The food is stellar and has a wide variety. The brisket is the best in central Texas. On the weekends there is pudding that will make someone that traditionally doesn't like pudding fall in love with it. For great BBQ, drinks, fun family atmosphere you can't beat this place. read more

I've order Togo twice and they always forget my pie!!! Please just go through the list of what I order pleaseeeee!

Always have good food love the bubba tater and ribs here. Also our servers Michael and Lily were great!

Great service, good atmosphere very Texan. The food was delicious the BBQ sauce was good too. Menu had all the options you could ask for without being to complicated. There's a bar to sit at or picnic benches, I enjoyed it and would definitely go back. read more

so good!!!!! great vibes and great food. a great place to eat at if you come out to Belton / Lake Belton!

I have been in love with Backyard for a good three years now. My husband found the place before I did, and he comes back for a completely different reason than I do. The chicken fried steak. Well, I know I'm Texan and all, but I'm just not that big a fan of CFS. I tried, and I tried, but, for me, the bbq prevails. And it really prevails here. This is just the sort of place you want to bring your out-of-towner friends, family and folks that just want to see what Texas BBQ is all about. This would be your place. My favorite? Well, it's been their special. The BBQ sandwich with a side of Bubba Fries. Big, thick fries that are dipped in ranch dressing with paprika all over. Delicious and FILLING! And the sandwich? Be sure to drip a little of their homemade BBQ sauce into it, for the perfect flavors of smokey and tangy all rolled into one. My girls are fans of the chicken sandwich and the 'bubba tater', depending on their appetites. The chicken sandwich seems to be perfectly seasoned, and the bubba tater is chock full of not only the 'usual' toppings, but pretty much all and any seasoned meats on the menu. Luckily we live in the age of GPS and Google. It's not all that hard to find, once you know just where it is. Just a little outside of Belton, and not that far from Temple. Backyard BBQ gets it's business from word of mouth. Trust me. read more

Great burgers, great tenders, GREAT bbq. Cold beer if you're into that, too. Our server was fantastic. Huge portions and EXTREMELY hospitable. Reasonable prices. We'll be back! read more

The food and service was terrible! Food was mediocre at best it did not not taste like bbq it was disgusting. If your looking for a true bbq experience you'll be wasting your time here. read more

This is probably my favorite bbq place in town. If you're going to splurge, this is the place to do it. The service is good and timely, Though I'd argue that's part of the small town feel. Our server was able to give us some great guidance and was especially helpful in ordering . everything you heard is 100% true and then some! obviously the bubba fries are the main event, every time I go they're top-notch. read more

Backyard BBQ is definitely the best BBQ in the area. Forger Rudy's, forget Schoepff's . I used to be the "Schoepff's BBQ" fan, but all that changed after I went to the Backyard BBQ. One must understand that in Texas, BBQ is a topic for a discussion in itself. We make it , we eat it, we treasure it. And everyone has a favorite BBQ spot. Not long time ago my coworkers and I engaged in a discussion about the best BBQ in town, and this is how I found out about Backyard BBQ. I will never go anywhere else again. Well, maybe one more time for the cheesy potatoes in Schoepff's ;) The Food: My b/fr and I made it a tradition to go there every weekend to eat lunch. Backyard BBQ does not disappoint. The ribs are amazing, falling off the bone, not too smokey ( for a very smokey taste go to Rudy's in Killeen). We also had their chicken fried steak and it was HUGE. We enjoy the appetizers. We once ordered the veggie basket, and it was enough to feed 4 people: deep fried mushrooms, okra, potatoes, cheese sticks. We also had their jalapeno poppers, and they were good as well. And there is of course the Bubba Tater. We get 1/2 the tater for two people ! I am not kidding. It is huge and delicious! The Service: Our server is Lacye, who is just a sweetheart. She hooked us up with beer cozies and the "Dinkle" - Backyard's secret recipe rub that is available for sale. They also sell t-shirts. The service is always fast, and we never wait too long for our drinks or food to come out. When the weather is nice we like to sit outside. The Location: I like the ambiance inside and outside. The decorations are def. very "Texas" and country. Gig'em, Aggies! read more

Dang! an unexpected nearby find. This is some of the tastiest BBQ in Texas. And I have eaten BBQ everywhere in Texas. Temple/ Belton area folks don't know how fortunate we are. read more

Food is great, but I couldn't give it 5 stars because the service is consistently bad! If you can get over your server ignoring you, your drink not being refilled and it taking a while to get your food - it's the best burger in Bell County! read more

Backyard BBQ is my personal favorite bbq in this area! But keep in mind the wait time will probably be lengthy! You just can't beat the Bubba Tater, a giant baked potato covered with brisket, garlic butter, bbq sauce, sour cream, cheese and chives. Their burgers are also tasty and HUGE. read more

The best burgers in the area. Haven't had anything bad here. Consistently great food all around. Bubba tator, Redneck burrito, my favorite

When you walk into this establishment, you'll notice the southern feel that quickly puts a smile on your face. The staff is prompt and always have great recommendations. The meat is tender and practically falls off the bone. The burgers are delicious and can feed a growing boy. Also the bathrooms are super clean even during rush times like dinner. read more

PROS: Good food, fairly cheap, interesting atmosphere, ample parking (most of the time), drive-thru service available CONS: Relatively little room inside, can be understaffed during dinner rushes read more

Good BBQ. If you get the brisket make sure to have them cut the fat off, because they serve by weight.

Great local eatery!! Off the beaten path, but well worth the drive if you're in Central Texas. Fun to be had by all!!

I enjoyed my food, it was cooked well and flavorful. Even better than good food was the EXCELLENT service provided by Michael. He was knowledgeable about the menu and made good recommendations. We had heard good things glad we finally came. read more

Such a really nice bbq place. The portions were huge and no need for a fork, the meat just came off the bone. The best thing all night was the Bubba Fries Deluxe, which came with brisket, bbq sauce, cheese, sour cream and green onions, it was soooo delicious!! The potato wedges were perfectly crispy on the outside & soft and moist on the inside. The brisket was smokey & tender. Also, our server, Kim was super friendly and attentive, our drinks were always filled and orders came out exactly right. Seriously, best service we've had in a while. She never missed a beat, not to say that the rest of the staff weren't also great, cause they were. We came to this bbq joint on a whim, and it was kinda out of our way, but so glad we came, it was really worth it! I'd love to come back when we head this way again :) read more

Decent food decent price. Only complaint is they shove dinkle on every damn thing. Order a side of mayo, they cover it with that crud. Bleh. But other than their over zealous dinkifying everything food is usually good. read more

Yummy authentic homestyle BBQ. Cozy & cute. has a drive thru pick up window & byob option

Casual, picnic table atmosphere. Friendly staff, delicious brisket, fantastic onion rings and a great new take on "bubba fries." Full service bar and prompt service. Worth the effort to find! read more

Excellent ribs and appetizers. All 4 people at our table were very pleased with our meals. This is a dive bar so very casual. Amazing prices for what you get. Would visit again. Fun atmosphere. read more

I've been eating here for years and the food has always been outstanding and still is. However I'm not sure what's up here lately but I've had to wait forever for my food the last three visits. 47 minutes in the drive thru is unacceptable! read more

EVERYTHING is so good!!! Let's see, what would I recommend..............The quesadillas are always good. You can never go wrong with the bubba tater. ANY plate you get is just so filling and so delicious. Basically, if you're hungry go eat. You will be satisfied and not disappoint!!! read more

WOW!!! And that's not all I have to say about this place... First, just want to say its The Banquet Hall in the front and true to the name, in the back, The Backyard Bbq... :). The reason i gave it 4 stars is bc i had to pre-bus the tables of our party of 10 myself... we sat there for awhile finished and no one checked in on us for clearing the empty baskets/plates/bowls, nor did they pick up on the fact that we were talking about dessert for awhile... And we were right next to the cashier stand... Where all 3 servers stood... BUT other than that! ;) The brisket was Truly Toothless Tender, the onion rings were AMAZINGLY delicious with their hand dipped, special dry rub seasoning, and as if that wasn't enough... We split a slice(really it was more like 2 slices in one) of Apple pie warmed... Worth it!!! read more

Really good burger basket but I needed a nap afterwards. The price was good, too. Kind of bummed I didn't know about Backyard until now.

The meat was acceptable. I've only lived in Texas for the better part of a month and every place I've been to was better. The sides were a joke. The usual boiled pinto beans (get it together Texas, go for baked beans), no mac and cheese, no cornbread, no sweet potato mash. Even the server apologized for the lack of sides, embarrassing. It's too bad honestly, my fiance and I are BBQ nuts and would have loved to return again as the Morgan's Point area is beautiful, but we'll go elsewhere next time. read more

Let me start off by saying, the guy who gave three stars to this place has no idea what truly good bbq is! I have been going here for years now; so this is long overdue. I live pretty far away, so I don't get to go here to often. However; anytime I am going to be in the vast vicinity, I make it a point to come here. Let me also be clear, I live very close to the nearly world famous, Salt Lick BBQ; which is not nearly as good as Backyard BBQ! The brisket is absolutely no teeth needed. Ribs and chicken are both fall off the bone...sausage is also top notch! I just got the onion rings for the first time yesterday...wow! All of the sides are very tasty as well. I could probably write a novel about their food quality and flavor, but I don't have all day........JUST GO....TRUST ME! read more

Great lunch. We have the great potato and the 3 meat lunch platter with brisqui. YBBQ sauce is just the right sweet.