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Glad we found this local bistro! We came from a long hike/trekking at west peak overlook. We were so tired and hungry - drove to this place hoping that we will get a real good food. Backyard Bistro did NOT disappoint us. It was really good from main course to dessert. Their carrot cake was on point, not too sweet and rich with ingredients. Similar with our main course which was Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast and Egg' Benedict with pork butt (the specialty of the day" Experience was really good and if in the event that we will be going back in that area we will for sure go back here. Checkout our instagram @roadtwoadventure for more Texas adventure!
Hidden treasure! We stopped to look at antiques and discovered this small kitchen in the back. The service good but slow, noise levels moderate and the food is delicious. GF friendly. I had a burger and loved it. Charred ground beef topped with cheesy mushrooms, yes yes yes. What really made me happy was how the chef prepared a GF dish for my partner. When she's happy = I'm happy.
Backyard Bistro is a hidden gem, offering locals and visitors a small town, farm to table, quality culinary experience. As Pipe Creek locals since 2020, with a high regard for the culinary arts, my husband and I find comfort in knowing that this place has remained consistent since our first visit. Keeping menu favorites and frequenting menu specials, our palates stay enticed to come back for something we loved, or to try something new. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is clean, cozy, and charming, their hours are consistent, and most importantly the food is beautifully presented and equally delectable. We highly recommend a visit.
This is my second visit to this little bistro. The eatery is in the rear of a large antiques establishment. It is very quaint with a nice, casual vibe. Many of the furnishings are for sale. There is also a large outdoor dining area. On the day we visited we had reservations for 1030. There were tables available but the place filled up while we were there. Two of our party ordered the special- a chicken fried steak with gravy, eggs your way, toast and fruit for $13. One of us got the spinach and tomato omlet with fruit for $8, and I ordered an appetizer of 4 panko encrusted cheese grits in remoulade sauce for $6. We also shared a shrimp corn dog appetizer, basically shrimp fried in cornmeal in a sweet and spicy thai sauce. It was $4 for 4 shrimp so we all tried it and liked it very much. Two of us ordered tea and one got coffee. He also ordered the cauliflower soup which was not served so we had to get it taken off the bill. We ate everything. It was wonderful, made fresh and cooked to order. Our total bill was $55 plus tax and tip. They have a nice selection of homemade desserts but we were full from our meal. I did not take anything away from my rating although the waitress forgot the soup and it took way longer than it should to get the bill, get it picked up and then returned. If there is one thing I would criticize is the bathroom. There is only one and it seems whenever I have gone to use it someone is in there holding a morning constitution. So I just stand there outside the door in the middle of the restaurant waiting for whoever is in there to wrap it up, so to speak. I think they need to make a second bathroom out of the overly large space they have for one sink and toilet. Somthing to consider for the future. In summary, this bistro is quaint with just a big enough portion of fresh tasty food you can finish without getting a box, and very reasonable prices.
Food, Service and Ambiance at Backyard Bistro are "SPOT-ON"!! And the dessert is all homemade and delicious I highly recommend Backyard Bistro and Reservations!!
This place is not just a Hill Country gem, but a Texas gem. It is located in the heart of Bandera, TX right off Hwy 16 and just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from San Antonio. The service was phenomenal- friendly and attentive - and the food was perfectly cooked and DELICIOUS!! I had the Pecan-crusted Chicken and it was cooked to perfection. My daughter had the Bistro Burger and sweet potato fries and she hasn't stopped raving. Plus their yummy desserts are all handmade fresh! I am so glad we stopped instead of driving back to San Antonio. We will definitely make the drive back specifically to visit this restaurant. You should too!
Pulled over on the way home from Boerne and was pretty surprised with the entire experience. Definitely exceeded my expectations. You drive down a sketchy caliche road thinking you are going to someone's house behind an antique store. You are only partially right. It's a house, but no one lives there anymore. The parking lot is small, but if the weather is warm there's a ton of seating outside. If the weather is bad, you may be a little tight inside if it looks like the parking lot is full. Don't worry, park where ever. All the tables were taken so they asked if we wanted to sit outside on a February Friday. It was cool, but we were hungry. On the way they said that we could have the private dinning room. Sure! It turned out to be a little house/room/shed way out back and it was awesome. I thought I was living large. Very pretty, very romantic. If only we didn't have a third wheel with us! Started off with the corndog shrimp and it came with onion soup. The corndog shrimp were very novel. Shrimp on a skewer that had been dipped in corndog batter. Tasted awesome. Came with some sweat & sour chili sauce to give it that Asian vibe. Well done there. The onion soup was a bit sketchy and wasn't nearly to the same level of quality or innovation. A dollop of cheese was in there somewhere and a piece of bread. A high & low before starting the entree. I had the Chicken Fried Steak and really enjoyed it. It wasn't the ginormous slab of fried steak you are used to, but it tasted absolutely fantastic. There was some gravy for it and the great mashed potatoes but it wasn't swimming in it, so I was happy. It was accompanied by some nice steamed/backed zucchini and tomato slice. Pretty good roll ended the event. The waitress was nice but I think she forgot us a few times being out in the remote spot. No big deal, we were having fun with our conversations. Overall a great, unexpected meal. Pro-tip: If they put you in the private dining area consider yourself fortunate and enjoy the wonky privacy. Make sure you have your patience pill or don't go out there. Finally, bring your own music or it's like a tomb. We whipped out Spotify and dialed it in.
Randomly found this place after picking up a rescue dog and WOW was I amazed. I ordered biscuits with jam and they gave us some of their "strawberry butter". I dont even eat butter but I ate theirs with every bite. Not like a normal person but the entire dollop with every bite. The shrimp corn dog was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I ate 6 pieces all to myself. Everyone loved their dishes. But holy moley guacamole was their ice cream (honey and the basil peppercorn) OUT OF THIS WORLD! To top it off, they give out coffee in huge mugs. I was blissfully in heaven. Please excuse the only photo I took. My children made fun of me for it, but yolo!
4 months ago
1 year ago
Well, it was time for another retiree luncheon. This time fourteen of us met here. The group had been a few other times, but it was totally new to me. I know it seems far away to people who don't like to drive distances. But, it is actually only about 30 minutes from my house in San Antonio. Driving to some of my favorite restaurants across town can take a lot longer. Plus, it is a very pleasant "drive in the country", as my daddy used to say when I was a kid. The restaurant is in an old house. The particular table that we were seated at had a major acoustical problem. Teachers can get loud, but this arrangement intensified the voices to the point of being uncomfortable. You wouldn't notice this in a smaller group, or with more polite diners who try to keep their voices down. Our server was wonderful. I have mentioned before how some of the retirees can be kind of grumpy. She took it in stride. Her one mistake was forgetting to bring lemon with one lady's water. She corrected that by bringing several small dishes of lemon slices to the table. One of the ladies asked her how the chicken salad was prepared. She was unphased and rattled off the entire kitchen production. I felt bad that we all had separate checks after working her so hard during lunch. I hope the others also tipped her well. I have also mentioned that one of my meds sometimes messes with me. Today was one of those days. The menu was full of interesting dishes that everyone else ordered and enjoyed. All of them were plated nicely and looked good. But, I just wasn't in the mood for food. I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and a cup of the potato bacon soup of the day. Now, don't go feeling sorry for poor little Jimmie. The grilled cheese was a perfect specimen of what a grilled cheese is supposed to be. It had just enough butter to make it crispy and tasty without making my fingers greasy. The bread was nice and thick, the blend of cheeses was exactly the right amount, and the toastiness was spot on. I was afraid the soup was going to be one of those awful cheesy potato soups with the consistency of watery mashed potatoes. It was not. It was a clear broth with chunks of boiled potatoes. It tasted absolutely fantastic. When no one was looking, I dunked my grilled cheese in there as if I were at home. Sorry Mama. Y'all know I have to have dessert. It isn't dining if you skip it. It's just eating out. Anyway, I was torn between the buttermilk pie and the carrot cake. I was about to order a slice of each, when my friend said she was getting the carrot cake and would let me have a bite. I went ahead and ordered the buttermilk pie. I had one bite of each of them. I know... But with that danged med, that was all I could stomach. Both of them were really good. The buttermilk was one of the best I have ever had. And, let me tell you this fat boy has eaten a LOT of buttermilk pie. I didn't hear one bad thing from any of my fellow diners, other than complaints about the noise. I wanted to look at them and say, "Then just shut up!" I mean- the noise wasn't coming from anyone else but us. I won't be bringing my other school retirees here. Unfortunately, we only meet on Tuesdays, and the Backyard Bistro is only open Thursday through Sunday. That is a shame. read more
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Glad we found this local bistro! We came from a long hike/trekking at west peak overlook. We were so tired and hungry - drove to this place hoping that we will get a real good food. Backyard Bistro did NOT disappoint us. It was really good from main course to dessert. Their carrot cake was on point, not too sweet and rich with ingredients. Similar with our main course which was Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast and Egg' Benedict with pork butt (the specialty of the day" Experience was really good and if in the event that we will be going back in that area we will for sure go back here. Checkout our instagram @roadtwoadventure for more Texas adventure! read more
11 months ago
Hidden treasure! We stopped to look at antiques and discovered this small kitchen in the back. The service good but slow, noise levels moderate and the food is delicious. GF friendly. I had a burger and loved it. Charred ground beef topped with cheesy mushrooms, yes yes yes. What really made me happy was how the chef prepared a GF dish for my partner. When she's happy = I'm happy. read more
2 years ago
Backyard Bistro is a hidden gem, offering locals and visitors a small town, farm to table, quality culinary experience. As Pipe Creek locals since 2020, with a high regard for the culinary arts, my husband and I find comfort in knowing that this place has remained consistent since our first visit. Keeping menu favorites and frequenting menu specials, our palates stay enticed to come back for something we loved, or to try something new. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is clean, cozy, and charming, their hours are consistent, and most importantly the food is beautifully presented and equally delectable. We highly recommend a visit. read more
This is my second visit to this little bistro. The eatery is in the rear of a large antiques establishment. It is very quaint with a nice, casual vibe. Many of the furnishings are for sale. There is also a large outdoor dining area. On the day we visited we had reservations for 1030. There were tables available but the place filled up while we were there. Two of our party ordered the special- a chicken fried steak with gravy, eggs your way, toast and fruit for $13. One of us got the spinach and tomato omlet with fruit for $8, and I ordered an appetizer of 4 panko encrusted cheese grits in remoulade sauce for $6. We also shared a shrimp corn dog appetizer, basically shrimp fried in cornmeal in a sweet and spicy thai sauce. It was $4 for 4 shrimp so we all tried it and liked it very much. Two of us ordered tea and one got coffee. He also ordered the cauliflower soup which was not served so we had to get it taken off the bill. We ate everything. It was wonderful, made fresh and cooked to order. Our total bill was $55 plus tax and tip. They have a nice selection of homemade desserts but we were full from our meal. I did not take anything away from my rating although the waitress forgot the soup and it took way longer than it should to get the bill, get it picked up and then returned. If there is one thing I would criticize is the bathroom. There is only one and it seems whenever I have gone to use it someone is in there holding a morning constitution. So I just stand there outside the door in the middle of the restaurant waiting for whoever is in there to wrap it up, so to speak. I think they need to make a second bathroom out of the overly large space they have for one sink and toilet. Somthing to consider for the future. In summary, this bistro is quaint with just a big enough portion of fresh tasty food you can finish without getting a box, and very reasonable prices. read more
2 years ago
Food, Service and Ambiance at Backyard Bistro are "SPOT-ON"!! And the dessert is all homemade and delicious I highly recommend Backyard Bistro and Reservations!! read more
This place is not just a Hill Country gem, but a Texas gem. It is located in the heart of Bandera, TX right off Hwy 16 and just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from San Antonio. The service was phenomenal- friendly and attentive - and the food was perfectly cooked and DELICIOUS!! I had the Pecan-crusted Chicken and it was cooked to perfection. My daughter had the Bistro Burger and sweet potato fries and she hasn't stopped raving. Plus their yummy desserts are all handmade fresh! I am so glad we stopped instead of driving back to San Antonio. We will definitely make the drive back specifically to visit this restaurant. You should too! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Pulled over on the way home from Boerne and was pretty surprised with the entire experience. Definitely exceeded my expectations. You drive down a sketchy caliche road thinking you are going to someone's house behind an antique store. You are only partially right. It's a house, but no one lives there anymore. The parking lot is small, but if the weather is warm there's a ton of seating outside. If the weather is bad, you may be a little tight inside if it looks like the parking lot is full. Don't worry, park where ever. All the tables were taken so they asked if we wanted to sit outside on a February Friday. It was cool, but we were hungry. On the way they said that we could have the private dinning room. Sure! It turned out to be a little house/room/shed way out back and it was awesome. I thought I was living large. Very pretty, very romantic. If only we didn't have a third wheel with us! Started off with the corndog shrimp and it came with onion soup. The corndog shrimp were very novel. Shrimp on a skewer that had been dipped in corndog batter. Tasted awesome. Came with some sweat & sour chili sauce to give it that Asian vibe. Well done there. The onion soup was a bit sketchy and wasn't nearly to the same level of quality or innovation. A dollop of cheese was in there somewhere and a piece of bread. A high & low before starting the entree. I had the Chicken Fried Steak and really enjoyed it. It wasn't the ginormous slab of fried steak you are used to, but it tasted absolutely fantastic. There was some gravy for it and the great mashed potatoes but it wasn't swimming in it, so I was happy. It was accompanied by some nice steamed/backed zucchini and tomato slice. Pretty good roll ended the event. The waitress was nice but I think she forgot us a few times being out in the remote spot. No big deal, we were having fun with our conversations. Overall a great, unexpected meal. Pro-tip: If they put you in the private dining area consider yourself fortunate and enjoy the wonky privacy. Make sure you have your patience pill or don't go out there. Finally, bring your own music or it's like a tomb. We whipped out Spotify and dialed it in. read more
5 years ago
Randomly found this place after picking up a rescue dog and WOW was I amazed. I ordered biscuits with jam and they gave us some of their "strawberry butter". I dont even eat butter but I ate theirs with every bite. Not like a normal person but the entire dollop with every bite. The shrimp corn dog was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I ate 6 pieces all to myself. Everyone loved their dishes. But holy moley guacamole was their ice cream (honey and the basil peppercorn) OUT OF THIS WORLD! To top it off, they give out coffee in huge mugs. I was blissfully in heaven. Please excuse the only photo I took. My children made fun of me for it, but yolo! read more
4 years ago
Food was a great late night snack! Was tasty and though I don't have a picture I also got a salad and the dressing was among the best I've ever had. I took a trip about 30 minutes to closing in order to go, and even though they were bombarded with people, they were still very polite and helpful. It's a cute little pipe creek/ bandera spot and I love the look, very rustic. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
This place is tiny, but the food made a big impact on my taste buds! My boyfriend and I were wanting to get some breakfast close by and I normally don't like going to chains like Denny's or IHOP unless that was all that was around. I like trying out new places and being adventurous, so I found this gem and it was only 10-15 minutes away. We were greeted with a nice hostess that complimented my pretty robe I had on around me. She sat us down close to the dessert and we ordered our meals, which came out pretty quick. I got the meat and cheese omelette which came with a biscuit, fruit, and potatoes. A lot of food. And my boyfriend ordered the biscuits and gravy. The biscuit was really nice with some jelly and butter. And the omelette was delicious as well. Though the food was relatively good, what really stood out was the coconut cake I ordered for dessert. The coconut cake was moist and had the perfect amount of coconut shavings and semisweet frosting. They had a plethora of other desserts, but coconut cake stood out to me, considering I love coconut everything. It was a wonderful ending to an already good meal and experience. read more
2 years ago
What a fun spot! Perfect country bistro in Pipe Creek, Texas, not far from Boerne and San Antonio. Antique store in front and bistro right off the main road plus rental cabins. Lovely outdoor area with a great area for kids to play. We enjoyed brunch on Saturday and loved the homemade sweet potato biscuits and strawberry butter (reminded me of Magnolia in Waco!). Kid's meals were just right- chicken fingers and fries and fruit- lots of other options too for kids, including Mickey Mouse pancakes. Very friendly and efficient staff- our table of 7 was seated quickly and served quickly too! Fantastic place to stop, eat and shop between San Antonio and Boerne or Kerrville. read more
4 years ago
Beautiful little place in the hill country. We discovered it in 2017 and will make the hour in a half drive with little ones any day for this place. The food is delicious! The atmosphere so realizing and very very enjoyable. Everyone is so friendly and they have the most amazing pies! One of our very very favorite places! The chef and owner loves what he does and it shows! The staff as well. read more
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Server was super nice and the food came out within minutes. Everything was flavorful and filling! Don't be afraid to put some south in your mouth. read more
5 years ago
Good brunch and breakfast in the Pipe Creek / Bandera area! The food was very tasty and service was good. read more
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7 years ago
Quaint and cute! Neat little place with a great atmosphere behind an antique shop. Very clean. The service was great! It's not what you would expect from a country roadside diner. The meals almost seem upscale, but the price is reasonable. They really pay attention to every detail: atmosphere, options, appearance, and taste! It was all delicious! read more
This is a foodi review. I'm holding this place to higher standards than most, bc I believe that's what they are striving to accomplish at this establishment. Was a great experience. Great place, great service, great food and drinks. We had the shrimp corn dogs which were amazing. Seemed almost like lobster. So hot it was steaming! Had a great semi sweet glaze sauce. Also had grit fritters and they were so awesome as well. Salad fresh and clean w I believe homemade ranch which was delightful. The main dishes we ordered slightly dropped in impressiveness. We had pecan crusted chicken and chicken fried steak. I believe the pecan crusted chicken paired w linguini pasta is a bad concept in general. Makes no sense. Did not pair well but still hot, crispy and good. The chicken fried steak was fair, the gravy was a let down as it was thin and not a "cream" gravy. More like a thin turkey gravy you would eat at thanksgiving. Not the best rolls or biscuits or bread, not sure what that was. Still good and nothing to complain about. Served w fresh vegetables. Main dishes not served as piping hot as the appetizers. Unsweetened tea a little skunky for my liking. Over all I give the place two thumbs up and is a worthy stop for foodies. Great job but like I said I wanted to give you a "foodi review" and hold you to the standards I believe you are striving to accomplish. Eat here. read more
6 years ago
I have been wanting to try this place and it is just around the corner from me. It was so amazing! The pecan crusted chicken was the bomb!! My friend had the eggs Benedict and it was delicious too. The pecan cinnamon chocolate cake was heavenly. So glad I worked out before I came to eat here. Will definitely be back. read more
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167 Panther Ridge and Hwy 16
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