This place brings the VIBES! Really good atmosphere and music, come here for a fun time! This place would be great for larger groups of people. Service is friendly and the carne asada fries were tasty to snack on! [this review was made in connection with a Toast promotion] read more

Pretty disappointed with our visit to Backyard in Gilbert. The food was just okay, but the service was honestly worse. Our booth was sticky when we sat down and after asking a few times for someone to wipe it off, they finally handed us a rag and had us do it ourselves. They also messed up our order and charged us for a full pizza instead of the kids pizza we ordered. The beer tower we got didn't work, and when they replaced it, it looked like they just poured the beer into another one while spilling a lot of it. Then one of the kids had a fly in their drink and nobody really seemed to care. They brought it out that way. Just wasn't a great experience overall and we probably won't be back. read more

Time of dining: 5/21 approx 12:00pm - 2:15pm Yo! If you're into waiting an hour+ for your food to show up when the place isn't even busy, this is the spot for you. I wish I had access to the cameras. I'd 100% be watching the bartender and manager walking around in circles like lost Roombas for hours and hours. Food was like 7 or 8/10, so not terrible but also not worth the wait. Bonus points: we told the server to split checks prior to ordering so it'd be easy for her when we paid. She forgot and then didn't write anything down so we had to manually figure out what everyone order. /facepalm Manager was completely clueless. Was really funny to watch him walk around with no idea what to do next. I wouldn't go back, but maybe your experience will differ. Don't say I didn't warn you. read more

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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Amazing food, drinks, and vibe. Customer service was outstanding. We had a large group, it was a blast for all of us.

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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We have eaten at Backyard Gilbert 3 times. First time we had pretty good service and ok food. The next time we had friendly but very slow service and again the food was ok. Third time we had not so friendly and extremely slow service and food quality I would compare to a drive through joint. There are so many better places to spend your time and money at, that unfortunately I would recommend going elsewhere. read more

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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We came in early at 5:30 pm and brought out of town guests to watch the WSU game. There was no crowd but we still waited 15 min before I had to go ask for a sever to come to our table. She didnt write anything down and got the order wrong, and when she brought drinks, she spilled water all over the table and our guest. She went and got extra napkins, but still left the water and lemon all over the floor and I almost slipped on it when I got up from the table. The server made no effort to clean it up or give us good customer service in general. The music was too loud and the food on the limited menu was not great. The meat on the nachos was full of gristle and I couldn't even eat it. We won't ever go back. 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

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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We had an amazing experience at Backyard! We came to watch the Ohio State game, and both the food and service were great. The staff even moved our table so we could get a better view of the game, which we really appreciated. It was an all-around great experience, and we'll definitely be back! read more

I have to give a huge shoutout to Ashlyn at Backyard in Gilbert! I'll be honest -- the service here had gotten into a rut for me, and I actually stopped coming for about six months. Tonight completely changed my mind. Ashlyn was fantastic! She was incredibly attentive, our beers were always right on time, and she even had the TVs adjusted so I could watch the ASU game. It's those little things that make a huge difference and make you feel taken care of. Tonight was a 10/10 experience, and honestly, it's great to see the kind of service that makes you want to come back. Thank you, Ashlyn! I'll definitely be back! read more

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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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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Went yesterday with my daughter. I love this place for a quick affordable meal. Their loaded potatoes with birria is my jam, and she likes the chicken quesadilla. You can buy so many things from the menu and prices are so good compare to most Mexican places. Deff a great place to grab a quick good meal. All the people treat you good and they are super fast. Try their drive thru if you are in a hurry. But the place is great also to sit down and eat 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

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

Bartender took it upon himself to add on a $7+ tip when it was just my wife and I and we had a couple of beers. I was going to leave a good tip until I realized they tried to slip it past me. Will not go back. read more

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We had Arielle for our server tonight on a Sunday Denver Broncos football night. She was fantastic! On top of everything! It was our first time there. I will go back and ask for her because she was awesome! 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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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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Greatest place to watch sports on all of Arizona super fun. I may actually play the sound of the games atmosphere is amazing but the food quality is so so and the menu needs to be expanded. read more

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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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 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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Visiting from Texas, so my friends brought me here. Great atmosphere, good food, GREAT service! I recommend the carne asada fries and a cold beer! Gotta give a shout out to our server Laci! She's awesome! read more

I am not in the restaurant business so I don't know the service life or the shelf life of the basic onion ring but these were rugged.... Barely warm and very hard to chew and digest... I'll pay for these later I'm sure. The service was very good, the trainee ran the show better than the trainer. Trainer however, the tables that cleared around us during our meal we're going through a. A a three-level covid clean with fabuloso, bleach or whatever cleaning products she could reach. Aerating from a spray bottle for all of those to enjoy. Huff a shot of fabuloso and you'll know what I mean. Beers could be cooler and filled to the top. Not sure that an inch and a half to 2 in of foam settled that much between the bar and our table. Other than that, fairly tame. Love all the big TVs!.... read more

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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Food was just ok, Very expensive! Happy hour wings, 4 wings for $9! $2.25 a Wing?! I never mind paying for a good meal. But this was NOT! They wouldn't split our check, or accommodate a big party?! We will NOT be back! read more

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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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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The food was decent, and our waitress was friendly, but the service was honestly terrible. I can't remember the last time I left less than a 20% tip, but this experience warranted it. The pretzel and hot honey pizza was good. We also ordered the Asian chicken salad, but it came out completely dry with no dressing. When we asked about it, our waitress said the kitchen "couldn't find the dressing," so they just sent the salad out without it. Throughout the meal, we had to ask for just about everything- napkins, silverware, plates for the pizza, a to-go box. We were there for about an hour and a half in the middle of July and never got a refill. The restaurant wasn't busy either; most of the waitstaff seemed to be standing around the bar instead of checking on tables. If you're just stopping in for a quick bite, you'll probably be fine. But based on our experience, I wouldn't recommend it for a sit-down meal. Whether they're understaffed or the service just isn't a priority, the overall experience wasn't good. Disappointing because this place has potential. Probably just needs a management staff that puts customer service first. read more

Went to Backyard for the first time with my fiance and had THE BEST experience. Our server Ashlyn didn't only make our experience so much fun but she was attentive, kind, and her food recommendations were SO GOOD. Will definitely be back. 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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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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Horrible Brazilian Day event. My wife (who uses a cane to walk) had to stand for 3 hours because apparently, even though the advertisement says 3PM, people started to show at 2PM and everything filled up to the point there was no normal tables left. She had to stand at one of the bar height tables because that was all that was left, again for 3 hours. She is Brazilian and was really looking forward to "home cooked" food, which because they started early, THEY RAN OUT OF. We were there by 4PM, so they ran out of food IN THE FIRST HOUR!!! We basically paid $45 dollars for an entry fee to sit in a bar that played live Brazilian music. For another $95 (with 18% gratuity ALREADY FACTORED IN WITHOUT NOTICE), we got to enjoy nachos (Mexican) and carne asada fries (also Mexican). The lead singer would read out the description of the lottery tickets in Portuguese, and only read the numbers in English, so I had NO idea who was winning what. Face painting? Ha! There wasn't a single kid (or adult) there with face paint! Total lie. They really did hype this thing up as more than it actually was. Very poorly organized. My Brazilian wife was SUPER disappointed. Won't be going next year if they repeat. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!! BUYER BEWARE!!!! 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