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    Backyard - Desert Ridge

    3.0 (329 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Mike L.

    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.

    Ashley L.

    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.

    Kristin W.

    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.

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    Naomi N.

    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.

    Rich B.

    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

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    Alicia G.

    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.

    Shana W.

    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.

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    Ashley M.

    an absolute vibe on game days! the place is massive and very accommodating seating for large parties. the food was really good (loved the nachos!) and they had every kind of drink you can imagine. so many TVs and great energy to feel a part of a community.

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    Reagan W.

    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.

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    Obnoxious beer and shot prices. Not conducive to a customer friendly environment only meant to gouge the customer.

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    Service was lacking. Expecting food to be better but it was less than bar food. Ambiance was good but so disappointed with food.

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    Jackie was the best server ever!!! Place has amazing vibes highly recommend! Drinks were very easy to go down. Food was 5-STAR!

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    The food quality has gotten worse in the very short time they've been open. Atmosphere is good and the band was great but food is not good.

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    Ask the Community - Backyard - Desert Ridge

    I see I can bring my dog in the summer but Is the backyard air conditioned?

    Hi Mary- The outside patio has umbrellas for shade but is not air conditioned.

    Is it loud? Says in their website that they have DJ's on the weekend, which can be annoying depending on noise level. Any comments?

    Yes it's definitely a louder higher energy place. If you're looking for a relaxing calm atmosphere, this isn't it.

    Are there ping pong 🏓 tables here?

    Currently there's not.

    Are they teen/family friendly or is it adults only?

    Very kid friendly

    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes! They have a dog patio in back as well with a turf area for your fur babies to roam too.. 🖤🐾

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    Met up with a few guys here after work on a Friday and the place was packed. Definitely a lively…read morelocal hotspot vibe. You can tell right away this is the kind of place regulars come back to often. Food I didn't try much food, but I did have the cheese crisp and it was solid. Light, flaky, and more like an open-faced tostada than a quesadilla. It came topped with green chili and chicken, and everything worked well together. Based on that, I'd expect the rest of the menu to be consistent, even if it's not trying to reinvent the wheel. Service Service was efficient, especially considering how busy it was. No complaints here... you can tell the staff knows how to handle a full house and keep things moving. Ambience This is where the place stands out. The vibe feels like a food network designed a biker bar, but in a fun, not over-the-top way. It's also apparently a Kansas City Chiefs bar, which adds to the identity. There was a live band playing early 2000s rock hits, which kept the energy up. Crowd was friendly overall, very much a neighborhood crowd. Overall This isn't a destination bar, but it's a really solid go-to if you live nearby. Think of it as an elevated dive/sports bar with a strong local following. Good drinks, good energy, and a place that does what it's supposed to do well.

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    I always have a great time at Foley Ranch, though I am very upset about Steve in the black…read moreshirtless shirt not being there, place is not the same without him. I always really enjoy dancing with him. He is a great member of the dancing community. I can not imagine him being aggressive, he is always very polite and a great dancer. I have never seen him grabbing anyone, he is just politely asking to dance like everyone does.

    I'm giving a 5 star review because I've always had a great time at Foley Ranch! Food, service and…read moremusic are always great. That's the good. The bad is in my opinion, how poorly this incident with sleeveless Steve was handled. I've been dancing over 35 years, I currently have a very large dance group in the Phoenix Metropolitan area called Honky Tonk Dancerz. I bring a lot of people to Foley Ranch to enjoy the food, the great Service and the ambience of the country western music and great dance floor to dance on. Over the past several months I've gotten a chance to get to know Steve and I find him very pleasant, very kind to the lady he dances with and respectful. He is a product of the new style of country swing, that you have your instructors teach this style on Thursday nights. In my opinion, there is a lack of instruction on Dancefloor etiquette and feeling the music, by that I mean, actually dancing to the music, not alongside of it. Steve dances as he was instructed by the instructors that you bring on the dance floor and teach new dancers how to dance. Steve dances exactly like all the other new dancers dance. If you have a problem with Steve and the way he dances, then you have a problem with all the other people that have been instructed by the instructors that you bring to Foley Ranch. And in regard to the comment that was made by Dan B, where Steve grab the arm of a lady and drug her to the dance floor, that's BS and that is never happened. Like other people have said in comment and in Steve's defense women can say no and that's their prerogative. If they don't like the way he's dancing with them on the dance floor then they need to open their mouth and tell him to take it easy I don't like the way you're dancing or I'm not gonna dance with you again. It's very obvious that Dan B and his group are not part of the dance community like Steve and many others that have commented in Steve's defense. Last weekend, I spoke with Garcia the floor manager and introduced myself and the concerns that I had when I heard about Steve being 86. I asked a lot of other dancers in the dance community, what their thoughts were on this. Some have already commented on here. And I feel it's my obligation to the dance community to do so also. I would be more than happy to sit down and speak with management and give my further thought as to how the situation can be resolved. Thank you, Bobby Honky Tonk Dancerz

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