This place always rated five stars for me. Chef Aaron can never seem to do anything wrong. We were happy to discover he has remained open for takeout during this COVID 19 season. I've ordered chicken fried steak and pecan crusted chicken. I chose these because normally on take out the crust on these type of dishes become soggy. But not these dishes. The crust was crunchy and the meat within, perfect. This is a diamond of a restaurant found of off highway 16 past pipe creek, before Bandera. read more

The moment we walked in, we were greeted by a smiling hostess and we were sat very quickly. The menu was filled with many Farm to Table items that all sounded delicious. The Chicken Rollete, stuffed with truffles with a side of fabulous homemade mashed potatoes was phenomenal. It was tender and wonderfully flavored. My sons decided to split Aaron's Chicken Fried Steak and wee not disappointed. The portion was huge and even though they split it, it was wonderfully plated separately. Being that there is an antique shop connected with the restaurant, the ambiance is quaint and cottagey. The stars of our evening were Wilbur and Templeton; two handsome and well behaved pot-belly pigs that live on the farm part of the property that got the pleasure of meeting. All in all, fantastic experience and delicious meal with the family. We will definitely be back. read more

First time here and absolutely loved it! Aaron's chicken fried steak was the bomb. It all was great, even the black pepper ice cream was awesome. We will definitely be back read more

This place is such a treat, and only a few miles away from us. Sort of a hidden treasure just behind Country Accents Antiques store which is a treasure in itself. The chicken fried steak is not like any you'll have anywhere else. It's very tender and almost melts in your mouth. The burgers are good (ask for the eagle burger which has a fried egg), the veggie crepe is wonderful, but the most delightful thing I've tasted here so far is the crab cakes Benedict on the brunch menu. Be sure to save room for the awesome home made desserts! The service is good, and The atmosphere is cozy and pretty special in warm months when you can sit outside and watch Wilbur the pig just over the fence. They have local, live music on Friday and Saturday nights. read more

I really don't want to right a review about this place. Why? Because it's so damn good, we want it all for ourselves. ;) The wine, the food the delicious desserts. They are all amazing. read more

I've been here several times in the last 2 months and every time it is AMAZING never had anything wrong with any of our plates -brunch or dinner. Absolutely amazing food and service. I live here and just finally discovered it - I wish i would have sooner. It's my new favorite place to eat. read more

Most awesome coconut cake ever! This place is a gem! They have the best food in the area and the decor is just what you would expect in a quaint restaurant behind an antique shop. It's charming inside and out! All of the food is freshly prepared and the cakes and pies are wonderful! They have excellent breakfast and great quiche. The pecan crusted chicken is one of our favorites, but everything is good. The coconut cake is delicious. I like it so much that I ordered a whole cake to take to my father for his birthday! The carrot cake is also fantastic. It's moist and has an excellent cream cheese icing that just makes it. Great place! Go, and enjoy! read more

Really good food! Probably the best Chicken Fried Steak I've ever had. Waitress was very attentive. Amazing experience overall, especially just driving by. Antique shop in the front of the lot. Nice to look around after eating. I would easily go out of my way to go eat here on my next trip. Thank you Backyard Bistro. read more

On a visit to Bandera to visit family we made stop at Backyard Bistro with the whole family. This place is amazing! Great hospitality and charm with a Texas twist on staples like chicken fried steak, bruschetta, and crab cakes. The portions were generous and what makes this place extra special is the backyard. There's ample seating outside, a play area for the kiddos, access to a chicken coop and potbellied pigs roaming around. This restaurant is only 8 miles from Bandera, a nice getaway from San Antonio so do yourself a favor and get out there! Also our waitress Shelley provided terrific service. read more

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Had a delicious breakfast here with the family. Eggs Benedict and arugula was excellent great service

We were staying at an Air B&B in PipeCreek that was out of the way so we ordered our supper for both nights. The food was fabulous! Very upscale for a small out of the way places. We had flat iron steaks, pecan crusted chicken and chicken fried steak.... all delicious. DO NOT skip desert we had the cinnamon basil pepper Ice cream and buttermilk pie .... Outstanding! We will be back! read more

Wow, I was not expecting one of the best breakfasts I have ever had - in Bandera Texas. You really need to try the fried grits with roumalade sauce (Backyard Bistro if are listening just go ahead a sell the roumalade as a bowl of soup - it's that good). The eggs Benedict were also amazing, cooked perfectly. The service was very good also. Thanks for a fantastic breakfast. read more

Food was wonderful. Service was great...we come every year when we are in the area. FOOD you can count on to be great!

Great place looking forward to many more meals there the hospitality is fantastic. As good as the food

A little pricey but well worth it. We had a great variety for a Sunday breakfast. Everything from eggs Benedict, to fried chicken, to bacon and eggs. Everything was good and homemade. Will be back for sure. read more

My family has been traveling across the country for the last 4 months. We didn't expect to find such an incredible place in small town Texas, but this was our favorite restaurant yet. We went out for brunch to celebrate our 6 year olds birthday, and were so pleased that we went for dinner the next day as well, our last day in town. It's a good thing we didn't find it until two days before we left, or we'd have given them all of our money. The food is delicious, like, incredible, but the people are even better. We had the same waitress for both visits, and she was just a doll. The atmosphere is cozy farm chic, kid friendly, and lively but not obnoxious. If you're questioning where to dine in the area, GO HERE. read more

What a nice farm to table bistro! So glad we stopped here for a late breakfast! Everything was good, but the coffee and the sausage patty were gastronomical! read more

Backyard Bistro - Pipe Creek breakfast - American Near Me - Pipe Creek, Texas

Great place for a teatime! Family and friends join and have a visit and a great meal.

Will say they have some good food. If your staying in the area would recommend trying this place out. The girlfriend and I got chicken fried steaks and they were absolutely delicious. read more

We spent the weekend at a local B&B and were directed here by our host! I'm glad we came! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was perfect. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Backyard Bistro - American Near Me - Pipe Creek, Texas

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Love this little place! Just off 16 right behind the antique store (don't miss your turn!) and everything on the menu is farm-to-table fresh. Came here with my family during the winter holidays and we sampled most of the menu. (Including the dessert!) Don't miss the basil, cinnamon, black pepper homemade ice cream for a very unique combination that is delicious. The Texas wildflower honey ice cream is very sweet, but excellent! The only negative is that my stomach has a finite amount of storage... read more

We had a beautiful Valentines Day dinner last night at the Backyard Bistro! The Left Coast Pino Noir and 21 oz. Ribeye for two were absolutely delicious. The quaint atmosphere is always delightful and we love being greeted so warmly by Debbie. Chef/Owner Aaron is doing an amazing job with this lovely restaurant. read more

Backyard Bistro - Pecan Crusted Chicken.. yummm!!! - American Near Me - Pipe Creek, Texas

This is my first time at this restaurant. It was previously a different restaurant. It's located in an old ranch house. The menu has a Mexican side and American side. I started with the potato ham and cheddar soup. It was very thick and tasty. My main course was the Mexican plate. It was good for Pipe Creek but nothing to brag about. Then again it's the only restaurant in Pipe Creek. I wouldn't drive from anywhere else to eat here but if you're in Pipe Creek it will fill you up. I will update when I eat from the American side. read more

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They messed up our reservation but it was fine. I didnt really care. Our waitress was Nice and friendly waitress . The food was ok. Pricey though. The creme brulee was delicious. read more

Backyard Bistro - 8 oz. Steak - American Near Me - Pipe Creek, Texas

We've been here a few times because we live in the area, but I'm honestly not a fan. The service is generally good but the food is never of the quality I expect. For the prices and the atmosphere, I expect something like my Grandmother or Mom would make. The food has always been okay, but the chef always ads some twist that makes it very obvious you aren't eating 'home cooking'. On our last visit I order the fried chicken, but what I got was a breaded boneless chicken breast with an odd twist on mashed potatoes and gravy. It was disappointing. read more

Always 5* -- awesome food and customer...nice ambiance -1 priced right. Will definitely return.

You must stop in here when in the area! The menu is awesome and very homemade. There is outside seating as well as cozy indoor seating. When you walk around outside make sure and let Wilbur the pig, super sweet. read more

Backyard Bistro - Great atmosphere - American Near Me - Pipe Creek, Texas

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The Backyard Bistro has a great menu! I have enjoyed eating here several times! The setting is in an old farm house but the food is elevated! read more

We've been going to this restaurant since it opened 11 years ago and are so appreciative of having a good quality restaurant in our area. Chef Aaron, the hostess and waitstaff are fantastic! We often have lunch or dinner there and particularly enjoy it when the weather allows us to dine outside. Favorites include the pecan cream chicken breast over linguini and the flat iron steak. Also have thoroughly enjoyed specials such as the scallops crusted with mushrooms and shrimp with risotto. You really can't go wrong. Whatever you choose, be sure to try one of the desserts made by Aaron. The carrot cake and black pepper basil ice cream are delicious! read more

Great service, and very friendly staff serving out undecided table of 8. The ambiance is awesome. It's only a little confusing to go here, just go through the antique shop and then the garden and keep going, and then you'll reach the bistro. You might see some chickens, a couple of dogs, some other bird type, and a very friendly pig on the way. Prices are reasonable and the food is great. A large portion of it is local and you can get really reasonably priced things. We came for lunch and I would sure recommend this over all the Tex Mex in Bandera, which leaves a bit to be desired. read more

The Bistro is the best restaurant in Bandera County. We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed.

This is one of my favorite places to eat . Funky little place with the best farm to table food I have eaten. Good menu choices, good wine and desserts to die for! read more

Backyard Bistro - American Near Me - Pipe Creek, Texas

Nice atmosphere with the wooden floors and all. I ordered what the waitress recommended , the pecan crusted chicken. Looked like a little bit more than 1/4 chicken fried in batter with almonds/honey on top of some flat noodles. There were maybe 2-3 teeny stacks of spinach and probably 1/7 worth of a whole diced tomato/onion. Not very much flavor at all in the lemon butter sauce, I could hardly taste it, much less the teeny portions of veggies involved. The sauce didn't even seem to coat most of the noodles. Even the chicken, which was had the most flavor, didn't seem to have enough. The good was the texture of the chicken was moist and well prepared. With a tea, the total was $14.50 (before taxes/tip), which was pricey for the amount of food and the bland taste of most of it, specifically the noodles. I might have just ordered the wrong item? Much of of their brunch menu was omelettes , which kind of bore me though. So, 3 stars. read more

Nice place! Beer good and cold. Sparkling wine delivered in ice bucket. Quaint and yet country! If you are lucky, you can get to see a big pig in the back yard!!! Shrimp pasta was excellent! Salad fresh and big serving! Definitely a stop on your way to Bandera ! read more

Backyard Bistro - Shrimp pasta - American Near Me - Pipe Creek, Texas

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Looking for a quaint out of the way restaurant, this is the place. We were doing a Saturday hill country drive and found this place on Yelp. Saturday and Sunday they do a very nice brunch 10:00 to 2:30 pm. Chef Arron is very creative chef and owner. We had the Eggs Benedict and I have to say they were probably one of the best I have ever had. The Hollandaise sauce was prepared in house and was perfectly done with cream butter not margarine. The eggs were cooked just the way I like them the first time. I can't tell you how many times I have sent back over cooked eggs Benedict. We can't wait to come back and try dinner on a Saturday night. They also have a very nice beer list and some nice local Texas hill country wines. read more

My husband wanted to try this place. He saw they had great reviews, so we did. Great choice! They staff is very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the bacon and cheddar omelette and my husband ordered a 3 meat omelette. Both were very delicious. There was not a long wait for us to get our food. Overall, a great place to eat and an inviting atmosphere. read more

Talk about good home cooked meals! This little go to spot is by far my favorite breakfast place. Staff is nice and attentive and the food never fails to amaze my tastebuds read more

Good food, good service, nice atmosphere. Take some time to shop for antiques and collectibles while you are there. I'd give them another half star if possible. I recommend this place. read more

Pretty good food close to home. Relaxed atmosphere. Would like to see full menu for lunch, not just the brunch menu.

Great customer service here. The food was really good. Excellent seasoned French fries! I had the chicken salad sandwich and cup of broccoli cheese soup. My husband had the special which was a double bacon cheeseburger. The kids had buttered pasta. Everything was fresh and tasted very good. They also had a playground for the kids which is nice. read more