It has a fun atmosphere. Holly was very friendly. Service was fast, food was hot and good.

"Meet me at Backyard, it will be a great time" they said. "They have the biggest TV screen in the valley" they said. They were not wrong. This place rocks, an absolute gem. Not only is the atmosphere great but they have a wonderful happy hour menu, and the Service? Phenomenal. Our server Sasha recommended various signature drinks that were a hit and the menu exceeded our expectations. Will definitely be watching the next game here at Backyard. read more

Holly was amazing! Great place for brunch after the gym. The Philly cheesesteak is amazing.

Food was fantastic We had burgers and margaritas Vibe was fun Holly was first class for service !!!!! read more

We were so excited when Backyard opened in Desert Ridge because this area really needs a casual, family friendly sports bar. It has such great potential with the huge TVs everywhere, lots of seating, and space for kids to wiggle. Unfortunately our experiences have been consistently disappointing. The biggest issue has always been the service. Almost every visit has involved very slow service and long waits. A few times we watched the hostess stand with multiple open tables available while people waited with no explanation as to why no one was being seated. At first we gave them grace because they were newly opened and figured they just needed time to work out the kinks, but years later it honestly has not improved much. They have updated and expanded the menu over time, which was definitely needed because the original menu lacked variety for this type of restaurant. My kids do enjoy the pizza, so that has been one positive for us. Unfortunately the food has been hit or miss for us. We ordered the Backyard nachos without meat on one visit. They use more of a liquid nacho cheese instead of melted shredded cheese. Shortly after eating them I became extremely sick and had to leave before my entree came. I assumed it was just a random stomach bug. Then months later my husband ordered the exact same nachos, again without meat, and about 20 minutes later became very nauseous and got sick at the restaurant. Nobody else in either group got sick, but after two separate incidents tied to the same dish it definitely left us uncomfortable ordering certain foods there. I do not eat meat, so I have wondered if there is some sort of animal fat or ingredient in the cheese or preparation that did not sit well with me. Another frustrating experience involved drink charges. A friend ordered a vodka with grapefruit juice and was charged not only for the cocktail but also an additional $3 just for the grapefruit juice. Our group thought that was excessive. We have also heard similar complaints from other friends about unexpected extra charges appearing on bills with drinks. It's a bummer because Backyard could be such a great spot. The atmosphere is fun, the kids enjoy it, and there honestly aren't many places with better TVs for watching sports. We just wish the service and food experiences matched the potential of the place. read more

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Jenny was awesome. loved our server. bar tender needs to make a better old fashioned. pours to the rim no place for the smoke to settle. still a perfect night Ferg Baby from the owners. table out read more

Great service and yummy food. Holly was our server and she was on it! We would love to come back here again. read more

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Came by on a Tuesday with a decent sized group. Had some tables reserved so seating wasn't an issue. Started ordering as soon as we sat down. Menus were straightforward. Started with the huge sample platter, multiple wing varieties, sticky ribs, tater skins, and numerous pizza pies. Orders came out pretty quick and were decently done. Typical bar food. Sticky ribs and wings were the crowd favorites. The Brookie dessert was how we closed out our meal. Wasn't bad. Host kept things lively as there were trivia and bingo games with nice prizes. Our waitress came by every so often to check on us and kept our drinks full. Not a bad choice if you needed to quick place for a large group. read more

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We visited over the weekend and really enjoyed our experience. The atmosphere was wonderful, and the service was exceptional, Jordan was one of the best servers we've had in a very long time. While the food was average, we'd definitely return for the great vibe and the ability to bring our dog inside to relax and enjoy the AC with us. read more

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Holly made our entire evening. She was attentive in the most effortless way -- checking in exactly when we needed her and giving us space when we were enjoying our meal. Her drink recommendations were spot‑on and honestly elevated the whole dinner. The ambiance tied everything together: warm lighting, relaxed energy, and a space that felt inviting without being loud. Between the atmosphere, the great food, and Holly's exceptional service, the night felt easy, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable. We'll absolutely be back. read more

This place has so much potential but continues to fall short. Great tvs but the music and the tvs are so loud no one can hear each other and that always includes the bartenders and servers. The food is always disappointing subpar and slow and the service is always terrible. The food always takes forever and the service is so slow and upset. Majerles was far superior on food and service but the draw put it out of business. Also they put djs on during games that never know how or when to play, always infringing on the game. This place needs a massive managerial shift in a big way. It could be a great sports bar and I would love it to be, but big tvs are a feature not a business plan. read more

I live in Desert Ridge so you could say Backyard - Desert Ridge is right in my backyard. Okay, enough with the dad jokes. I've checked out this sports bar twice. Located in Desert Ridge Marketplace, there's ample free parking. Ambiance (5/5): This is where Backyard shines. Backyard makes you feel like you're in your buddy's backyard outside when you're actually inside. There are plenty of lawn-type chairs and it's a huge bar. There's also seating at the bar and high tops. Here's the best part, though. They have a ton of TVs, including a huge screen. And I'm talking huge. If you're a sports fan like me, you know what that means...an elite spot to watch the game. You also have some games that you can pay to play like skee ball and basketball. Plus, there's beer pong! Pretty awesome. Service (3.5/5): Service is pretty standard. A little slow sometimes, but overall, does the job. Food (N/A): While they have food, I've been on a liquid diet both times. I'll have to chow down next time I visit. Drinks (3.5/5): Backyard has a full bar with a large list of cocktails and beer. While the variety is there, the cocktails lack the sophistication you'd find at a cocktail bar or speakeasy. They're about average in my book. With that being said, you can't go wrong with some beer when you're at a sports bar. Pro tip: Check out their happy hour menu for discounts on food and drinks. While Desert Ridge tends to draw an older crowd, at Backyard, you'll find a younger demographic which I enjoyed. And for the awesome set-up with all of the TVs, that makes Backyard a winner in my book. read more

Stopped by for a late dinner one Monday night and was pleasantly surprised by the best sports bar I have been to in a long time! This is a casual, cool and fun place to hang out and order shareable appetizers, and bar food delights. Tgey are not fancy but rather very laid back and even dog friendly if you're into hanging out in public with your canine BFF. Our service was excellent the places surrounded by more screens than the law ought to allow, which is perfect for the sports enthusiast or the casual fan who wants to catch up on the latest games for their favorite local pro sports team. I happen to be here during a Monday Night Football game and watching it here was awesome! The food was good. The happy hour prices are always a nice added bonus. Our table side service was excellent. We will definitely come back here again. read more

FOOD IS VERY VERY BAD AND OVERPRICED. NOT WORTH COMING HERE OTHER-TIMES BUT HAPPY HOUR - 3-6 drink prices high wine measured by oz. Phillychesesrak was disappointing - shame they even call it that way. Chicken sandwich dry and $18 chick fil much better. Sad bc the place has potential- juts seems like they don't care. read more

Came in after doing the Sip and Stroll at Desert Ridge. This place is HUGE with tons of seating options. We grabbed a shaded spot on the patio. Spa Water - Tito's, cucumber, lime, simple, soda water Hubby loved it. I didn't try it because I'm not a cucumber person. Tee Time - Crown Royal Peach, lemon, simple, unsweetened tea I'm a sweet-tea kinda gal, but this was actually pretty nice. The lemon and peach make it feel summery, even though it's November in Phoenix. Cinnamon Toast Crunch Shot - Fireball + RumChata These should be illegal. They are SO good. Poolside Punch - chili mango rum, triple sec, OJ, lime, simple Tropical and tasty, but we make almost the exact same drink at home. Spinach & Artichoke Dip - Do. Not. Order. Super runny, basically tastes like warm milk with a little shaky parmesan. The baked flatbread is good on its own but terrible as a dipping option--it just turns soggy and falls apart. You can't get any actual dip on it without it sliding right off. Really disappointing start, especially because this came out way before our drinks (which we ordered at the same time). The manager offered a substitution, so we swapped it for the pretzel. Bavarian Pretzel Over-the-top presentation that didn't match the actual quality. Pretzel itself was good--nice salt, good bake. But the dipping sauces were a letdown. Queso was basic food-service, and the honey mustard, while tasty, is absolutely not the right mustard for a pretzel. Give me a spicy whole-grain mustard and we'd be talking. As-is... meh. By the time our second round of drinks took nearly 20 minutes to arrive, we decided to skip ordering any entrées. Overall: Fantastic service, decent drinks, but the food was a major disappointment. With so many better options nearby, we probably won't be back. read more

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Atmosphere is good to watch a game and if you're not in a hurry. We were there tonight, big crowd and a lot of games on. (Music so no sound for any of the games). Service was terrible. Everything slow, drink even slow. The server told us we are backed up and now telling people who come in only drink until they are caught up. We were there with friends and 6 kids for almost 3 hours. Do not go here if you just want a quick bite to eat. Even paying the bill took forever. Food is so so. Been here 3 times and nothing stands out as amazing. Miss the old Sandbar. read more

This is a really cool spot to watch a game or grab a bite and just hang out. Our waitress was super friendly and gave us tips of places to visit while we were in town. The food was also really good. I highly recommend the chicken bites. It was one of our favorites. read more

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Tried this place for the first time Friday night for a concert. Sound system and video system are amazing. Getting drinks was sometimes frustrating since there's a long bar and no actual "up system", just a matter of who makes eye contact with a bartender first. Drinks were good, typical prices for the area and overall I can see this place being really fun for a sporting event as well. Look forward to trying the patio when it's cooler! read more

A great sports bar if you're in the search for one! As soon as I walked in, I was amazed by the huge tv screens and character of this sports bar. On the right side, there's an old-fashioned car and vibrant, image-plastered walls. They also had a live DJ in the back who played bangers during commercial breaks. There's lots of natural lighting from huge garage-looking doors, which I heard they open for a nice cool-down during evenings. It was super busy and lively when we arrived. Tiana was our server and was very nice and attentive. They have a very extensive drink and food menu. The espresso martini was one of my favorite espresso martini's I've ordered! Very sweet tho (to my liking). I got the backyard burger, which was okay. I was hoping it was a little more spicy, even though it did have a grilled jalapeño. My partner got the chicken sandwich, and while it was good, he also thought that the honey mustard sauce was interesting and was willing to try something else on the menu when we return. My partner's brother got the Hawaiian pizza, which he liked. It was a decent serving for the price. I think it's decently priced/on par with other restaurants in the area. I do like that they give you a pretty decent serving of crispy, crinkle-cut fries! They were delicious. read more

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Holly was great! Received food and drink very quickly. A fun restaurant with a great atmosphere.

Stopped in this afternoon w best friend, "Need a bib" and my niece, her husband, and their youngest son. Pet friendly, and lots of furry four-legged pups frolicking. Happy hour, at least during weekdays, is from 3 to 6. Certain drinks and appys reduced. A cool vibe. With numerous big screen TVs, some of which are GINORMOUS! Three of us ordered shaved steak sandwiches, one a wedge salad w chicken, and one a sausage/ pepperoni pizza. Service was exceptional. Madison was attentive, efficient, and friendly. I polled everyone. The consensus was the ambiance and service rated a 5. But to us, the food was just ok. The cheese on the steak sandwiches seemed (and tasted) like melted Cheese Whiz. For $19, the Back Yard needs to up its game. A bit noisy and not the kind of place to bring a date. Good hangout for friends after work for a few drinks and some apps. In general, prices a bit higher than what I'm used to. Last, my friend, NAB... could not determine the sources of the multiple stains on his shirt. Take your pick among salad dressing, cheese whiz, steak drippings. Maybe all the sbove. 4 stars read more

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Yesterday was my first dining experience here, and I brought a client for Happy Hour. As someone who frequently hosts clients, I found this to be a fun spot with a great atmosphere. The Happy Hour menu offers a nice selection of light bites and drinks, while the main menu is extensive. We were very pleased with everything we ordered--each dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The pretzel which is shareable is my favorite. While my party was impressed with the Pizza and the Spinach Dip. While the price point is on the higher side, the quality and taste absolutely justify it. There's plenty of seating, and the overall vibe is upbeat and enjoyable. The only drawback was our server. She was polite but not very attentive--waters and soft drinks weren't refilled, and I think my party would have ordered more if she had checked in more often. That said, I was impressed overall and will definitely bring clients back again for another try. A few things to note is there is plenty of parking. They also take reservations which are linked to Open Table. read more

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This restaurant is such an amazing place to visit to watch all of your games! The bartenders are excellent, especially Tori and Taylor. The service and food is great. I will be back! read more

Came to watch the World Cup. Great atmosphere but hated the fact the second bar closed while the main was too packed to sit at. Me and my friends had to order at the main and take them across the bar which was really inconvenient given that the place was extremely packed and busy. Hopefully next time the second one will stay open longer than 9pm. read more

Juliette is a fantastic server and adds to the value of Backyard whenever we have her as a server.

Came for trivia, stayed for happy hour. It was a fun cheap night. The apps were good , the chicken was . The happy hour margarita was delicious and I love a good prickly flavored anything. Our waitress was amazing. Her name was Jacie. She was very aware of what and when we needed anything. We also had fun with trivia. It was the first time they did this trivia company so there were a few kinks that needed to be worked out, but ultimately, it was successful. It's also very dog friendly, they have snacks for dogs and water bowls. The best part, every time a staff member walked pass our dog, they asked if it was okay to pet her. They didn't just pet her on their own accord. The night turned out better than expected and I will be returning soon. read more

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Kinda pricy. Super big place. The vibes look cool. But the cushions are dirty and have stains. Also it has an interesting smell. They do have happy hour. We got the wings. They were good. I got the burger. It was interesting that it tasted sweet. Maybe from the sauce. Also had a lot of onions inside. My sister got the pulled pork. She liked it. The fries were good. read more

We came to Backyard to watch one of the World Cup games and Holly was an amazing server. She was very attentive, knowledgeable and sweet! Definitely recommend Backyard and Holly for game day! read more

This place kicks ass. whoever thinks otherwise can run my fade. preciate you, T-Money

Their bar burger on the happy hour menu was great. The sauce was phenomenal on it as well. When it first arrived it looked incredibly greasy and I usually don't love that especially on the bun. The burger was fantastic and a great option for the happy hour portion. read more

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Service was amazing. Tiana was taking great care of us, the food was good and the TVs are incredible, we all had a great time

We were looking for a fun place to have lunch on Saturday afternoon and decided to give Backyard a try as it looked like it had a fun vibe. We were not disappointed. This space is huge and is set up like a backyard in many ways. The chairs were comfortable, the music pumping with a live DJ, and the fresh air coming in through the giant garage doors was wonderful. Our server, Valerie (I think?), was great. She was very friendly and chatted with us a bit about food and cocktail selections. I got the pulled pork Mac and my friend got the margherita Pizza. I also got a smoky bourbon cocktail and she got an espresso martini. Our drinks and food arrived quickly and all of it was fantastic. We'll definitely stop again. We're wanting to check out some of their nightly events like trivia night. read more

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The vibe here is fun -- lots of sports on TV, families around, and it feels like a great place to bring friends for a good social time. That said, the bar service was disappointing during my visit. A group of off-duty employees and their friends seemed to be the main focus of the bartenders' attention, and it felt like the rest of the bar came second. I ordered a beer and asked for a menu because I was planning to order food too, but no one came back to check on me until after I had already finished my drink. By then, I was ready to get my check and leave. I'm not sure if this is a training or supervision issue, but it came across as unprofessional and took away from what otherwise seems like a really solid spot read more

My initial visit to Backyard was marked by a warm greeting from my server, Madison, very nice and attentive. The restaurant's atmosphere is lively, with numerous TVs and ample seating to accommodate groups of various sizes. As a dog-friendly establishment, I appreciated the option to bring my canine companion. The outdoor area, where pets can hang out is cute. The dog area is not covered so keep that in mind. The food was good. The cleanliness and overall ambiance make it a great spot to meet with friends. With multiple large-screen TVs, it's also great for watching sports. I did not have to wait for a table, and the food arrived quickly. The have great happy hour prices for drinks. The convenient location and ample parking make it easily accessible. read more

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Happening spot for sure. Super busy with March Madness going on. I ordered the Buffalo chicken finger salad and swapped the dressing for the green goddess one. There was a lot of dressing but it was good! We also shared onion rings as an appetizer. They were good. read more

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This place has become my new favorite happy hour hangout spot at Desert Ridge! Food and beverage options are sufficient and priced reasonably. Service was excellent! The HUGE TV screen blew.my.mind!!! The beetle by the front was perfect for pictures! 10 out of 10 will come back! read more

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Great service! Server Mari always checked back with us and made sure food and drinks were timely and good. Lots of TVs for game watching and fun, updbeat atmosphere with good vibes from DJ during breaks! read more

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Atmosphere was great for watching the game. Service was great and the food was better than I expected. Favorite order were the wings and pork belly bites. Pesto pizza was a 6/10. Server was great and hospitable. read more

Had such an amazing experience for Sunday brunch. My best friend and I came in looking for a fun vibe and bottomless mimosas. Our server, Lex, was amazing! She made sure to keep the mimosas coming and was so fun and upbeat. The drinks and food were good, but Lex really made our experience! read more

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There were 7 of us for lunch. The table was dirty. Old dirt - not 'they forgot to wipe it down' dirt.I could scrape off the grime with my fingernail. There were crusty old ketchup stains on the table. The server brought a sandwich and we asked which sandwich. She did not know. The service was slow. The bills came back with the wrong cc. I paid cash and they brought back the wrong change. It truly was a sh**show. Poor training. We will not be back. read more