Came here for lunch a few weeks ago and had a good experience. First, the grill has lots of seating, inside and outside. They have a pretty good sized bar that also has TV's to watch sports. I noticed that they have a different discount on different menu items daily. I ordered a blackened chicken bowl and my friend ordered a reuben sandwich with fries. The fries were good and nicely seasoned. The sandwich also tasted yummy! I enjoyed my blackened chicken bowl, the only bummer was that the chicken was kinda dry and chewy. Other than that, everything was great! The service was also great. Everyone was so kind and made sure we had everything we needed. Our waiter helped me with all of my questions about the menu and gave me good recommendations :) Last but not least, there is a lot of parking! We found a spot right up front but there's lots of parking around so there should be some available :) read more

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Backyard Grill was pretty mid. The service was excellent but the food was subpar. It seems like a good place to catch a game and/or grab an appetizer and a drink. The weeknight specials almost make it worth it to eat there during the week, but I wouldn't make a special trip to go back. Think of this place like the TGI Fridays of old, but with worse food. read more

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Friendly servers, quick service, happy hour options. Shrimp tacos were hot, fresh and tasty. The fries had old bay seasoning for a flavorful kick. I also enjoyed the cran orange margarita, cause margs go with Tacos on Tuesdays! Great after work spot with indoor and outdoor seating options, good size bar area and 80's music playing. Variety of TV channels playing without sound in case you need some visual activity other than people watching or engaging with your table mates. Casual, laid back vibe on the end of a small strip mall with ample parking. read more

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I got the grilled wings ($17) with garlic parm and hot (+$1 for split) and it was made in about 15 minutes. Wings were pretty average sauce and taste wise. Staff were very nice. And the service was quite quick on that Monday as the restaurant was quite empty. Overall alright food for a sport bar. I probably would only come back just for game days. Food(50%): 6.0 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 6.5/10 read more

Backyard Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Ambiance: your typical bar with a nice patio. Service: decent service depending on who is your server/bartender. Food: I only go for Happy Hour with a social group I'm in. The one time I've ordered food it was ok. Others have liked theirs. read more

I visited this restaurant several times and only ordered food to go, but I must say the dining area in the restrooms are very clean and the bar area is clean. I waited in the bar to get my salmon, broccoli and mashed potatoes which were prepared perfectly although the dish had a little too much sauce on it but the salmon was well prepared the Caesar salad that I ordered was wonderful filled with dark green leafy lettuce, not the cheap lettuce dressing was fresh cheese and croutons. Wonderful each of my three meals ordered there have been wonderful. I highly recommend this place in the prices are reasonable. There's plenty of parking in the lot and outdoor seating with music outdoors and plenty of TVs for Sports. My service at the bar was very good. The only thing I'm disappointed in is that they do not have tap to pay. read more

Backyard Grill - Caesar salad and salmon - Sports Bars Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

My husband and I came here for a Drink NOVA HH event. They have some good HH deals on drinks. What I will say is that they have a nice outdoor patio with a bar. The service here is really good and we're able to keep up with the amount of people that came out. I ordered a blueberry mojito and their Rueben that comes with fries. A group of us also took some shots. Staff and food here is great! read more

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Twas the night before the blizzard of 26 AM's were stopped in for some drinks. There was Live music and Reasonably priced drinks. No Wild Turkey, alas, but they did have Skrewball which is absolutely perfect before, and during, a blizzard! Didn't have to wait too long for two bar seats. Friendly bartender, nice evening. read more

This place has been around for a while, and I think NOVA needs more independently- owned bar-restaurants like this. The alcohol is not overly priced, the food is decent, and they have entertainment on weekends. I love the fact that they are one of the few restaurants that still has potato skins on their menu. It's pretty casual with families eating there, while regulars are drinking at the bar along side softball teams that are getting some post-game beers. I have seen a few bands there, but the most fun I ever had was when they hosted midget wrestling. That is a can't-miss event. Overall, nothing will really wow you, but I think it's a solid option to go watch a game, or sit outside at the outdoor bar, or catch a local band. read more

After being in northern Virginia for 49 years, we are always looking for new places to try. Somehow, we had never been here before. We were seated right away. Our server was Nelson who really knew the menu. Nelson is from Africa but grew up in Germany and speaks excellent German. But I digress. Jambalya and beignets were both on the menu; so my wife wanted both. Both were great. Jambalya had some spice but not a lot. The portion size was huge and we took at least half of it home for another meal. The beignets were the best we have found here; still not quite like Cafe De Monde, but great for a local alternative. I also ordered the fish and chips. Another giant portion with four pieces of fresh fish, fries, small corn on the cob that was nice and sweet and cold slaw. The only negative was that the bowl this was served in was not flat and it kept moving when I was picking up the food. All and all, a great experience. We will be back! read more

Very nice atmosphere. The service was good. Food was ok. Didn't like the smell inside so we came outside. Love the outside vibes. Mimosa were great!! I had the chicken and waffle was decent portion. read more

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This place is legit. Amazing staff, awesome nachos. A great place to seek out live music, and patio spring/summer vibes. Big ups all around. Also, plenty of parking! Which to me is always a plus. read more

Average food. Then the band started. Couldn't get out fast enough. Even sitting "outside" I was getting alerts for unhealthy sound levels. Absolutely no consideration for their customers at all. read more

The food was what you'd expect at a sports bar and my server was excellent. I asked to eat out on the patio because it was a nice day out. What I wasn't aware of is that they allow smoking at the bar on the patio. Three patrons were smoking right in front of the bar tender and it ruined my appetite. If I go again I won't be sitting outside. I feel like a sign or something stating that they allow this or telling me before seating out there. I felt incredibly uncomfortable asking to move to be away from all the smoke blowing in my direction. It killed it for me. read more

Backyard Grill - California Chicken - Sports Bars Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Have not been to the BYG in years and now I rememeber why. Service, kitchen & management was absolutely horrible! Server greeted us shortly after seated and got drink order, which took a bit to get. Took food order and then disappeared. 30-40 minutes later and no drink refills, finally flagged him down to ask where our food was? Surprised, he went to check and a little while after that said either he forgot or kitchen didn't get order. Unreal! At this point I would expect a visit from a manager to offer apologies and maybe a free drink or dessert or the whole check. Something. Anything. Crickets. No manager came by at all. Pitiful! A little while later finally got our food. Manager never did come by. But we did get out check for the full amount. Very sad. BYG really dropped the ball and could have regained some regular customers. Will not be back!! read more

Food: fish with the fish and chips nothing more than fish sticks. Order a Cuban sandwich dry tasteless big piece of pork fat stuck in the middle. Extremely disappointed in both meals doubt I'll ever go back Six other people at the dinner, the person that ordered a rare stack it came well done. He had to send it back, but then he did say the rare steak was very good. Two other people got the margarita flatbread didn't give it a thumbs up put down. I can't remember what the other people got, but they were ambivalent about it. Glad I didn't choose the restaurant I was expecting a better meal though The owner requested the times we were there for the party of seven. Since you responded I arrived early sat at the bar young lady was very polite and engaging with everybody. My drink was fine and I appreciated the kindness shown by everybody. The waiter needs further training. Sunday, July 27 approximately 4:45 PM till 6 PM. Thank you read more

Been there few times already. Love the food, service and entertainment! Drinks not overly priced. Great bands play there! read more

Nice outdoor covered patio. Inside a large round bar, full bar with plenty of seats. Very neighborly, many seem to know one another. Happy hours daily. Music and lots of socializing going on. read more

Backyard Grill - Nachos were good, nice size portion too! - Sports Bars Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

I was staying in chantilly and this one was walkable distance from hotel. Nice location . There are so many other restaurants and Indian bazaar in this complex . Lots of parking outside . Best thing is - it is open till midnight and not many bars around this locality . Service was a bit slow .. there was a bday party or some party finishing and everyone was busy cleaning that . Wish they just served me beer and then do their stuff. Got a blue moon and it tasted ok. It wasn't as cold or was as good as the ones in Buffalo wings or other bars. Ambience was ok. Some heavy music going on ... I think I should have sat outside . It looked better .. inside the bar it was very average . Overall an average experience... read more

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Nelson carried this entire experience. Artichoke dip was 2/5 would not order again. California burger came in a little overcooked but the fish and chips were good. Service was great. Honestly about the quality id expect from a place like this. The outdoor patio was nicely decorated. The star was definitely Nelson he was personable and had our party laughing, also extremely attentive. read more

My husband and I used to come to Backyard for food and drinks a lot before kids. The most that I see of the place now is lunch with our kids. Our server, Tasha was excellent and so attentive and made sure our kids felt comfortable. My youngest ordered a kids cheeseburger and fries and my oldest ordered an omelette. I ordered the Ka Pow tacos and a Caesar salad and my husband ordered the steak tacos. All the food was prepared well and tasty. We wrapped up the meal with a lava cake with ice cream. They don't have a large number of people in for lunch, but I recommend more people check them out. They have good food. read more

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The food is great! We have eaten there for years. We sit outside when not hoping with live music or games. Those look fun but we are too old. Lol I love their spinach dip. It's great! I have eaten many. The staff is nice and very efficient especially with allergies. However the owner can be rude and disrespectful. If there is a charge on your bill you don't agree with.. ask the staff to handle it. Don't ask for the manager. Although I met a manager there once and he was awesome with my allergies. The owner is rude! I thought the customer deserved respect and was always right. He does not act that way! I have cancer and went out for a treat not an argument over a $3 dollar charge. It could have been explained nicely! His prices are great but his attitude sucked! read more

Amazing service and food. Everything was top-notch five stars all the way the atmosphere was amazing out back

Good deserts and great drinks. Had two of these and they were on point. Service was great. read more

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We went with my friends to get some drinks there and were so disappointed. First, they don't have prices for the cocktails on the menu, which is really weird, and the waiter didn't know the prices when we asked him. He said maybe around $17. Then he came back and said it's $13 for a blueberry mojito, $10 for a regular mojito, and the same price for a non-alcoholic mojito, which doesn't make any sense; it should be cheaper. Anyway, we ordered our cocktails, and this is what we got. I've never had such a poor portion of mint in my mojito, and we couldn't taste alcohol in the cocktails at all. The ambience wasn't bad, however, it would be nice for them to have some cushions on the chairs so sitting there won't hurt you. read more

Backyard Grill - Mojito - Sports Bars Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

Nachos: Look you gotta understand, plating nachos is an art. Every time I am presented with a plate of nachos I am closer to understanding why Van Gogh lost his mind and cut off his ear. You look at something and you can feel its potential. This plate had potential. It could've used salsa and guac, maybe a different hotter cheese, veggies could've been diced smaller, tortilla chips could've been thicker. It was fine but it could've been great. All else: bartender ladies were so sweet they must've been heaven sent. this place is a hidden gem with so much potential, it seems to have the 40s+ crowd.. maybe because it's located in a residential area, not close to the city or a university. They have it all: TV's, arcade games, live music. They can definitely do more to bring in the younger crowd. Maybe hire young bands as well, have game nights, collaborate with universities, etc. If I lived closer I would be kicking back here daily. read more

Backyard Grill - Sports Bars Near Me - Chantilly, Virginia

The burger was not cook to the temp I asked for The mango jalapeño margarita sucked no mango flavor whatsoever. I would not recommend this place. I was there Friday May 1 at 5:30. I was in the outside area and there was a live band there. The waitress was training some one and really never checked in to see how I was doing They came by when I first got the food and then again a few minutes before I asked for my check When less then half of a margarita is left and a full glass of water is and half a overcooked bacon cheeseburger left the majority of the time any staff that was paying attention would have asked if something was wrong or if I wanted a box. I just chose to leave because I knew that I wasn't going to eat anything else or get a different drink. I'm a one and done type of person my bill was 37.57 and I gave a 5 tip read more

Looking for a place to watch a game or have some amazing brunch? Well you found it, in the heart of Chantilly virginia sits this amazing Grill with a huge selection of food for all, the service was great and quick, the restaurant is huge so bring the entire family and enjoy the multiple screens, arcade games, music and much more. We came on a Saturday around noon and the place was not packed, no line or wait. If you live in the area make sure to stop by and check out what you've been missing. See you soon!!!!! read more

Been here many times... love the atmosphere with great staff and live music. This is a place my whole family enjoys because there's great food that pleases everyone, from picky kids to wife who likes more upscale dining... and me, I like the affordable prices. so everyone wins! Come here on weekends and there are some really good bands to watch (free entertainment!). And with affordable prices, I can drink enough to have a great time. read more

Freddy generously offered my student film crew a large feast after we had worked a full day. His pasta, house salad, and garlic bread were to die for, and I have never received that level of kindess before. He even brought it all out to my car despite the fact that it was starting to snow. Thank you for everything, and I will definitely be back to experience Backyard Grill in person! read more

Great outdoor patio bar, live music every Saturday, and great entertainment from the bartenders! Go visit kevin outside Thursday-Monday nights! read more

Once again was so nice to be at Backyard on Chantilly, live music and food were amazing but the service was outstanding thanks Nelson, our server, for make our nigth special. 7/19/25 read more

Last time I was at Backyard Grill was around 1996 when I was driving for Airborne Express on Sullyfield Circle. Kid's dad asked me to lunch for nachos. I suggested Backyard Grill because its on his side of the world out there near Centreville. There's a lot of good places to eat over here now a days. I was impressed with the changes. I'll have to check them out! -We walked into Backyard Grill and were seated right away. Everyone was smiley and very nice. They had a lot of TVs and a huge bar. Lots of room in there. They also have a large area for outside seating. -Look at these nachos. Near perfection! Large amount. Between me and kid's dad, we ate them all. Then we weren't hungry for anything else. I wanted to try a couple dishes but those nachos were great and filling. Every peice of chip had cheese or beans on it. $3 extra for the Guacamole. It was good. Fresh jalapeños! I love when they are fresh cut and crunchy green. I also ordered a Kentucky Mule. This Mule had bourbon, ginger beer and lime. It was delicious. Dare, I say better than my Mexican Mule and even better than my Moscow Mule. We had a great day here eating nachos and sippin' on drinks. Maybe we'll come back to try more one day. read more

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We love going to Backyard. The bartenders (Kevin and Mark) are wonderful! They always take care of us. We like sitting on the patio but lately it's been really cold. They have heaters but they can also close off the patio by putting down window screens. One night, when it was extremely cold the manager wanted to leave the screen open. The patrons at the bar wanted it closed but he refused to close it. In the future it would be nice if the manager listened to the patrons and closed the window panels to keep us warm read more

I'm a regular who has gone there for 20 years. The patio is always open and I see a lot of friends there. It's not always comfortable in the winter time,but the company and ESPECIALLY Mark and Kevin, who work the outside bar, make it easily worthwhile. Now, ownership has decided since he doesn't like the smell of smoke,the patio will no longer stay fully enclosed. He obviously then doesn't care about the relative comfort of his regular patrons OR that of the excellent staff that work out there year round. So,for now he's lost at least two people and perhaps more. Oh, and Mark and Kevin would get 4 stars. read more

We recently went here to eat and enjoyed our experience in the restaurant, thus my previous good review. Since the food tasted so good before, we decided to order delivery from here today. My husband and son ordered two different burgers and although the burger patties were tasty, the burgers were ruined by nasty old lettuce and very soggy dripping buns. I think the burgers were too soggy from being put in the styrofoam containers, but no excuse for the old wilted dark lettuce. I had fish and chips and they were tasty although they could have been crispier. The tartar sauce was good. We also had chicken tenders and onion rings and those were all yummy. Food arrived in a good time and all that we ordered arrived. read more

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Dave and the rest of the bartending crew absolutely rocked Saturday night during the Drink NOVA Meetup with INVASION! Great energy, fast service, and fun vibes all around. Such a great spot--I'm already looking forward to the next one! read more

Loved the atmosphere. Service was on point. We didn't have food but the drinks were good.

Love the Backyard grill. Food is always great. Caesar does a great job as chef. And, Lohith and Pablo do a great job as servers Well, run restaurant read more

A nice place to dine in with plenty of items in the menu. The place is spacious with comfortable seatings and a bar with wide screens to watch sport events. The property has a terrace for outdoor dining. The ambiance inside the restaurant was great and luckily it wasn't crowded once I popped in. The server was very courteous and professional. I enjoyed the food and I'll surely come back again. read more

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