We came in on Sunday afternoon. This was our first visit. The place seems fun and ambiance was great. Our server was great. Friendly and attentive. The food just wasn't very good. A carne asada quesadilla and a Philly cheesesteak. We would never order either again. My wife had a small portion and told me I could eat it for lunch the next day. She didn't want to send it back. And the prices are pretty high for the food. We may go back. The place seemed fun. But not sure based on the food. read more

Second time visiting this place, and total 180 from my first visit. Unfortunately due to that, I won't be coming back anytime soon. Came in around 5:30 and it wasn't busy. The server was nice but unfortunately not attentive. Around 6pm it started to pick up and it seemed like there were only 2 servers, 1 being trained, 1 food runner, and 1 bartender. Therefore I want to give the server the benefit of doubt and say she just couldn't keep up with the tables (valid and it happens). However I didn't see front of the house management step in to help (unfortunate). Support was very much needed. A table was sat next to us and they didn't get drinks until about 10 minutes after they were seated. Overall, the service lacked and there was no explanation as to why. Usually if the kitchen is backed up, the server advises of such or management comes up and checks in on the tables. Food was okay. Not terrible but nothing I'd come back for. All in all, the service needs attention and management needs to provide support (starts from the top). Maybe they were just off their game that day. read more

We had a bit of a rocky start but ended up having a really good experience at Backyard Gilbert during the UFC fights. When I called ahead to ask about reservations, I was told they weren't taken, which was fine. Based on that, we arrived around 6 PM with my husband and some family. When we checked in, however, we were asked if we had a reservation and then told it would be over an hour wait because all of the tables were reserved. That was frustrating, especially since the hostess I spoke with on the phone earlier had been rude. Thankfully, Mike the manager completely turned the night around. He listened to our situation, apologized, and explained how chaotic fight nights can be. He went above and beyond to find us a table that worked for our group, including our two young grandbabies and their mom. His customer service truly made the difference. Once seated, we had a great time watching the fights. The food was solid -- the carne asada fries are a must and loaded with toppings. We also ordered two Asian chicken salads, which were good, but the portion size felt small for the price at $17 each. Overall, the experience had its bumps, but great management, good food, and a fun atmosphere earned Backyard Gilbert a solid 4 stars. Mike deserves a shoutout for saving the night read more

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This has been my second time here and it has been a good experience both times. The first time had live music and he was fantastic! This time it was a DJ before the UFC fights. The inside of this place is great and they have some arcade games. The food in the past I got their chicken tacos, potato Skins, and their Brookie. I recommend the potato skins but I wouldn't get the others again. This time, I got the Asian chicken salad and the carne asada fries. Both tasted great but I was disappointed with the size of the salad for the price, it was way too small. But the carne asada fries were amazingggg!!! That is going to be my meal moving forward next time I come in. read more

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This was our first time at Backyard Gilbert. We brought our visitors from Montana out for dinner and to listen to Dueling Pianos. Our food was good, and our server, Hanna, did an outstanding job in a very busy atmosphere. We loved the backyard ambiance feel. We joined the sing alongs and really enjoyed the piano music! We would recommend this location to our friends read more

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We got in without waiting, great friendly service. I never been into a pub sports bar place with turf as their flooring so it was interesting, they allow dogs inside as well, sooo I wouldn't leave your purse or bag on floor not knowing if a dog pee'd there with turf flooring. With that said I had to sit with my hand bag the whole time dining there with no where to put it or hang in under table like some places have nowadays. They have big screens throughout making it perfect for sports for all that don't want to miss a thing while eating out with friends and/or family. Food was typical pub, decent and simple. read more

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Such a fun spot! First time coming to this location - came here for an NFL Sunday slate of games and it was great. Such a vibe! I really liked the open concept design. There are TVs everywhere. Great music playing. Tons of seating and spacing throughout the whole place. They even have a good amount of arcade games scattered around too! It was packed for football but we found seating at the bar. Decent drink menu overall - kind of expected a wider range of draft beers compared to other places around. Food wise, it was pretty solid. Ordered the 'Merica Burger with fries. No complaints! Definitely on the pricey side though. This is a great time out and break from your typical restaurant dining experience. Definitely recommend coming to watch sports here! read more

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This is a fantastic sports bar. They allow you to make reservations on open door ( we did that for the playoffs for football which was so helpful). They sat us quickly for our reservation despite it being a packed house. They have great happy hour during the week. The crinkle fries are crispy and delicious. The pizza and beer were also refreshing and hit the spot. They have so many TVS including some very big TVs! This bar is dog friend which I love! They have darts and games in the back and open it up to get ventilation on nice days. I wish they would bring the Sonoran white chocolate Arizona brewed beer back! That was my favorite and is hard to find on tap. Great place over all! read more

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My wife and I spent several hours at the Backyard - Gilbert to watch the Denver Broncos playoff game and had such a fun time viewing the game with so many other local Bronco fans. We sat at one of the bars, with 10 TVs in front of us, all showing the same game. The bartender was very friendly and quite attentive, constantly ensuring our drink orders were filled and if we need to order food, she was there to take our order. I even ended up with a freebie pint, due to a miss order from someone else (my benefit!). Be warned that this place gets pretty packed for college and NFL games. If you need space for a group or just want to ensure you'll get a table, use their reservation system (we initially wanted a high top, but found out they were all reserved). Cornhole is outside on the patio, and lots of tables and booths to the left of the main/center bar. Dog friendly. Ample parking in the lot. read more

If you're looking for a great screen experience and a place to watch "the game"...this is it! I'd give them 5 stars on screens. But the service was bare bones and the food was quite expensive. When we arrived we waited for a while for a hostess. When I requested we be placed where we could watch the game she sat us directly under the large screens despite several (at least 10) other tables all around us open. The server worked hard and she was very sweet but she had very little help. She never filled our waters and rarely checked in with us. We bought nachos, a burger, and 3 drinks and spent $70 (before tip). This seemed really high for pretty basic bar food. I will say, the burger was good! The carne asada nachos weren't worth $22. So, for the price..I'd pass. For the screens to watch a game..great option. (I recommend asking for a high top table if there to watch a game.) read more

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I was in town for a few days. This place was just around the corner so I stopped in a couple times. I have to say the burger was fire as was the turkey melt. They have a nice selection of local beers and that is definitely a plus. I highly recommend Backyard Gilbert. read more

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I'll admit--I was a little sad to see Sandbar go, but I have to say, Backyard is a solid replacement. The updates to the interior are great--it still keeps that fun, social vibe but with a fresh new look that really works. I came with a very large group for Sunday brunch, so I'll give the staff some grace. The service was a bit scattered with confusion over who ordered what and when, but given the crowd and timing, it wasn't a dealbreaker. I was a little hesitant to check it out at first after reading mixed Yelp reviews about the food quality, but I'm glad I gave it a shot. What's brunch without a cocktail? I ordered the Espresso Martini (Ketel One vodka, simple syrup, Kahlua, and espresso)--it was good, though definitely leaned on the vodka-heavy side. My boyfriend had the Tea Time (Crown Royal Peach Whiskey, agave nectar, lemon juice, lemonade, and unsweetened tea), and it was so refreshing--definitely worth trying. For my entree, I went with the Chicken & Waffles topped with a sunny-side-up egg, hot sauce, and maple syrup. The waffle was perfectly golden, the chicken tenders crispy and flavorful, and the hot sauce gave it just the right kick. Honestly, a great plate. I'd definitely come back to try more off the brunch menu--or even swing by on a Friday night for drinks and vibes. A nice rebrand that still holds its own in the Gilbert scene. read more

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Did you know that Legends Sports Bar in Long Beach, California, is widely considered the first modern sports bar, opening in 1979? The Backyard is the kind of place that makes you want to stay awhile. Between the all TVs, a breezy outdoor patio with a ping pong table and cornhole boards, and live music that actually sounds good (not too loud, not too mellow), it's a top-tier spot to catch a game or hang out with friends. The menu harbors classic American bar food done right. Our table of five leaned into the basics of pizza, nachos, ribes, and some cold drinks. Everything hit the spot, crispy where it should be, cheesy where it mattered. Not mind-blowing, but totally satisfying for sports bar fare. Now, the only reason this isn't a five-star rave is the hiccup with service. One of our friends never got their pizza. The staff checked in a couple of times, apologizing and assuring us it was on its way, but sadly, that pizza didn't arrive until the end of the meal. What was supposed to be a part of my friend's meal, he had to have it boxed and took it home. 3.5 stars but I'll round up. The overall experience was a win. Great energy, solid food, and a place we'd absolutely come back to if we want to catch a game on TV. read more

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Wife and I recently discovered this place. We had never heard of Backyard before and were pleasantly surprised. I got a root beer which was graciously refilled several times. My wife got us a huge pretzel appetizer. It was so soft and hot and delicious. Highly recommend it. We found ourselves there on a Tuesday evening, so we played trivia for the first time ever. It was all about Jurassic Park and was really fun and engaging. I got a pulled pork sandwich with creamy slaw and a pickle while my wife got a buffalo chicken salad. Both were amazing. Great sports bar atmosphere that is family and dog friendly. We are already planning our return visit with friends who live in the area. read more

Came by for HH and found a great place: , friendly service and attentive wait staff! Beer was very good as were appetizers Ambiance: interesting as astro turf inside with picnic tables and roll up garage doors ( when the weather permits). Asked the gal if they allow dogs since they had astroturf and YES, but they also have a doggy menu!!!!! We returned later for Trivia at the bar and had a great time! Next time, I'll bring the pup!! read more

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Backyard has potential, but our experience left a lot to be desired. I started with the Prickly-Pom Margarita, which was actually really good--well-balanced and flavorful. That said, the serving size felt a little small, though that might just be the new normal these days. For food, I ordered the Korean BBQ sticky ribs during happy hour. The portion is three ribs, but only one of them was actually good. The other two were more like half-ribs--mostly fat and cartilage, barely edible. At $9, it felt overpriced. Maybe $5 would be fair, considering how much of it I couldn't eat. Even the flavor was just okay--nothing that stood out. The place was packed and clearly understaffed. Our waitress was doing her best under pressure, and you could tell she was overwhelmed. Whether it was due to call-outs or poor scheduling, the service delays were noticeable. From being seated to leaving took nearly two hours. It was 15-20 minutes before drinks arrived, and another 30 minutes for the food--despite ordering everything at once. What I believe was the manager came over to apologize--he had a broken hand and was talking so quietly that three out of four of us couldn't understand a word. With the music blaring, it was like hearing the teacher from Charlie Brown. The atmosphere overall wasn't bad, but the music was way too loud--we had to shout over it to hold a conversation. Bottom line: There's some good here, but the slow service, small portions, and loud environment held it back. Might be better on a slower night, but I'm not in a rush to return. read more

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Came here with my son we didn't eat anything just had a few beers to watch the Masters. We had two beers with tip Total tab was $50 and they didn't even give my card back so I left without my card. Food was very expensive. 16 oz Beers are $10 each not worth it too many good happy hour places around town to waste your money here. read more

Second time I've gone to watch the Ohio state game only to be kicked out at half time Because of the UFC fight they have sold tickets to. Such a waste. Half the restaurant is Ohio State people when they do it. The general Manager is a knucklehead. This will hurt him More than it'll help read more

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This was a blast! We tried the backyard for the love island show night! We tried the beverages and all of them had fun names to do with the people on the love island show, as well as awesome entrees and appetizers. Unfortunately, the chicken tenders were burnt, but the cocktails were great, the atmosphere was so fun and the pizza and spinach & artichoke dip was fabulous! We will absolutely go back! Even the service was wonderful considering how busy it was! read more

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Honestly, not great. The food left a lot to be desired. The nachos were not hot, cheese not fully melted, and the chicken that cost $6 to add tasted like the precut prepackaged snack packs you buy at Costco. The caesar salad was decent. Our wing order was wrong. The happy hour prices are what the regular prices should be ($13 for nachos with chicken, $9 for 3 ribs, $8 for 4 wings - those were the HH prices, so you can imagine how overpriced the regular menu is). The chair cushions were wet, stained, and dirty. Rest of the restaurant and bathrooms looked cleaned. TBH, I wanted to give this experience 2 stars... but service was friendly and they are dog friendly inside the restaurant on the turf. So I added a star for their love of dogs. read more

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Don't use InKind at this establishment. Paid out $63.90 bill using that method for convenience, and we had security PLUS MANAGER tracking us down all the way to the lights and asked us to comeback to pay the bill. Come to find out......bill was ALREADY PAID. Asked to have tip credited back and they did that, but DO NOT offer that service if you are going to accuse people of running out on their bill. Total idiotic move by the bartender named Graciella. ‍ read more

Guy has a large dog on a very long leash. It comes over to me and licks my foot. I say hey buddy please reign in your dog. He says " I'm not your buddy and the dog is fine" He gets aggressive and glares at me says OK buddy? Music at concert sound level. Didn't stay for food read more

I went to this Backyard in a random Thursday to try their ladies night line dancing. This place is decent sized, the set up/theme is literally like a backyard with picnic tables and outdoor furniture style seating. Lots of TVs if you're looking to catch your favorite game. One massive tv right in the middle of the room. They have line dancing every Thursday. They crowd was small and the area they had us was just right up front near the bar. We lined up and the teacher stood in the bar so we could see her and directed us. It was fun and engaging. I feel like they need an actual dance floor though as there want a whole lot of room to move around. We only had an appetizer while there and one drink. The staff was friendly and the food was okay priced. read more

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We were so happy this changed from the previous place. It looked great, lots of TV's, sports bar and live music. It turned out to be so-so. The food is average but the service was not very good. It is too bad because it has a lot to offer. read more

I was in town from San Diego for Thanksgiving and a wedding. We had a group of 8 adults and 4 kids with us and wanted a place to watch some football and grab lunch. Funny thing, as we parked a guy drove by, rolled his window down and asked, "Is this your first time here? GREAT PLACE!" So, we thought we just hit the jackpot! To start, it was about about a 15 minute wait, which seemed like a good sign, busy! Must be great! The waitress seated us in a booth, handed us out menus and walked away. About 10-15 min. later, she took our drink order. She returned shortly to tell us they were out of the draft beer 2 of us requested. This happened with 2 types of beer. The drinks were eventually brought out, one being the wrong sized draft beer. Oh. well. We looked over the vast menu for a good 20 min, no sign of the waitress. Finally, we were able to order, One in our party requested a chicken salad (with grilled chicken, no fried- gluten allergy.) Someone else ordered nachos, no meat. We waited A WHILE for our food, 30-40 min... when it arrived.... The chicken salad was fried, not grilled, the nachos looked like they had plastic cheese melted on top (I'll let you judge,) and were burnt. We sent the nachos and salad back, the correct order of chicken salad and unburnt"ish" nachos made their way back to the table. Soon, we were all done and ready to leave. We waited so long for the waitress to return, 2 of us had gone looking for her. We needed to checkout to get to our next event, etc. We will not be returning. read more

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I love this restaurant. It is so good and yummy and I love it. And I love it, and it is so good. And the ambiance is good. And it is yummy. And it has good service. Kate is the best. read more

We went midday for lunch and the place was not busy at all -- a few people at the bar and not a single seated table occupied. There were plenty of workers on shift (at least five up front alone), all standing around talking, and even with all that staffing, it still took them a moment to seat us. They placed us in the completely empty dining area, which already felt a little strange given how quiet the restaurant was. Once we sat down, things unfortunately went downhill. We browsed the menus, but realized no one had given us the happy hour menu, so we actually had to grab one from another empty table ourselves. We waited... and waited. We sat there for around 15 minutes, and not a single person came to greet us, ask about drinks, or acknowledge our table at all -- despite the abundance of staff clearly visible and not appearing busy. The bartender even made eye contact with us multiple times, yet still no one approached. At that point, it felt like our time was just being wasted, so we decided to leave. When we walked out, the hostesses watched us go and didn't say a word -- no apology, no "have a nice day," nothing. The whole experience was disappointing from start to finish, especially for a restaurant that was completely empty and fully staffed. We didn't get to try the food because we were never served, but based on the service alone, it's hard to justify coming back. read more

The food was sub standard - how can you mess up a cheese pizza?? Also the purple lights shining on our food made it ALL look very unappetizing. read more

The interior was very cool, i loved the turf floors inside. They also have live music and we went on a Monday afternoon. I will definitely come back for the vibes alone. The food though, it was good but not fantastic. I loved the fries so I beg the carne asada fries are bomb. read more

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Had reservations for 2 at 11 on Sunday. We Ordered a Watering hold Cocktail, Breakfast bowl, Omelet, chicken nachos, and 2 beers. Breakfast dishes were very flavorless and the potatoes were like chewing bubble gum. We sent them back and ordered chicken nachos which they were very greasy and we did not finish them. Bartender also forgot to put in our order for nachos. Drinks were very strong and the two beers we had were flat. I would not recommend this place to anyone and I will not be coming back. read more

The sport bar environment is awesome! The staff was friendly and mostly attentive (large crowds on Sunday). The food on the other hand left a lot to be desired. We ordered potato skins (not crispy and flavorless), Turkey Melt - inedible (so dry it was impossible to eat), Philly cheese steak sandwich (adequate but messy) and wings which were the big winner of the afternoon. We will be back to watch the games but will only order wings! read more

This place is amazing ! I have been coming here since i moved to Gilbert from Ohio. My favorite bartenders are Graciela and Kayleigh They always see me walking in and have my Scottsdale Blonde in front of me . Great conversations are always a bonus . The food is really good too. Jared the kitchen manager really cares about creativity. I'm coming back tomorrow and the day after that. Thanks for doiing an amazing job. read more

Great Place for sports viewing with 2 giant LED tv's , Amazing lunch specials starting at $10, Best wings in Gilbert. Dueling pianos read more

This is the terrible chicken I received... Burned and un edible!This food sould not have ever left the kitchen!$15 for this ..NOT EVER OK! read more

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Love trivia night and Bright. Wish the food was good. Gave it a second chance because of the trivia, and ordered new items thinking last time was a fluke. Burger, nachos, tacos and quesadilla. Not one person in our party liked the food. Maybe eat before you come and grab some drinks for trivia night. read more

Hanna was the best server she was fast and sweet and gave us great service and such a nice girl 10/10 because of her we will be back !! read more

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It was a cool vibe. Loud music, not a place for quiet convo if that's what you want. Food was VERY over priced for what you get. Waitress and hostess were really nice. But we prolly won't be back with those prices. At least we tried it. read more

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Got there at 4:35pm today January 21st, 2026. Briah was our server. Got a basket of fries and four sodas. We Ordered our food at 5pm and never got anymore service from her again un 6 pm. When we asked why she said well there's nothing I can do it's busy. I get it, I worked in the food industry for 15 years. When it's busy it's busy but she could have had a better response than there's nothing I can do. Then throw her hands up and get upset when we asked for more drinks. We cancelled our order and paid for drinks and fries. She didn't even offer to refill our drinks. She got upset when we cancelled our order. It was the duelling piano night also so I know it was busy but she didn't have any problem getting other tables drinks and food but when it came to ours when never got any attention. The restaurant was very nice and the hostess was very nice. read more

Absolutely overpriced, and service extremely slow. Went for lunch and was told that bartenders called im sick so service was slow. This was after waiting 30 min for out beers, after we waited 15 min for a server. I spoke to the manager and explained my frustration after our 3 hr lunch adventure and only getting 2 drinks within that time because they were so backed up. Def would stay away. read more

Sat at a table at 4 pm for 16 minutes before someone spoke to me. Now at 23 minutes and no server. Oh just got one at 24 minutes. This is not the spot for the more mature crowd for sure. read more