I went to Backyard Grill last night to see my friend's parents band play. As soon as I walked up to the front door a bouncer hopped out the side bar (patio) and carded me. I walked in and circled the bar in the restaurant section. All the seats were taken, so I squeezed in between some people and ordered a cosmo. It was well made, not too strong or weak. A seat opened up a few chairs down so I took a seat while I waited for my friend to text me back where exactly she was. I sat by the door facing the stage (pretty far back). I couldn't see that much, but remained there and examined the crowd. It was an older crowd. There may have been a few people in their 20s and 30s there, but not many. I eventually found my friend who had a booth. She had a ceasar salad that smelled good and looked fresh, but I did not try it. Their waiter also seemed a little inattentive and had difficulty putting in the 20% discount they got from downloading the app. My friends left and I went to the side bar (smoking area), which was guarded and heated (big plus)! There was also a dj playing in this patio area. He was playing some pretty old club jams, which I thought was weird. One drunk woman was dancing. I sat at the bar and ordered a water (I had to drive) and the bartender rolled her eyes. Also, the bartender was a little GROSS. She was digging in her mouth with her fingers and then proceeded making my water with her hand (unwashed). She grabbed a glass with the hand she didn't use to dig in her mouth and grabbed the drink dispenser with the hand she had in her mouth. Then peeled off my straw entirely with both hands. She put the water down in front of me (no napkin or coaster) and walked away. I didn't touch the water, finished my cigarette, and left. There was nothing rememberable about this place. I have no remarks concerning food besides it looked good and the male bartender made a decent drink. However, the girl on the patio needs an attitude check and sanitation information. read more

Wow...all these other reviews are quite- interesting. Let me first start off by saying that I have only had Backyard's food delivered, I've never set foot in the restaurant. From the sound of it, I may never want to. We received this menu in the mail one day and were impressed with the menu- my husband is anti fast food & pizza and they offered things such as salmon with shrimp and lemon sauce and tilapia. Most of the time we've ordered the food was outstanding. My parents and inlaws love the seafood meals, I love their wraps, and my husband loves everything, lol. Their citrus vinagrette dressing is delish, and you can add a huge side salad to your meal for a mere $3. Not bad for "to go" food. Their menu is a little pricier than I'd like, but definitely worth it to have a good meal without stepping food out of the house or in the kitchen. read more

Ok......went back for a 3rd time to check for consistency. Walked in the door and saw Stephanie who greeted us with a smile. Each of the previous two times we were there Stephanie would mention their flatbread pizza but I figured this isn't a pizza place so I'd never order it. Well I decided to give it a shot and I'm glad I dId. I have to admit tbis pizza was bigger than I expected. Pizza to me is all about the sauce. This sauce was a bit sweet with just the right amount of spice. The flatbread was thin and crispy and the pepperoni was delicious. I told Stephanie she was 3 for 3 on her food suggestions. My only issue on this night was the appletini we ordered tasted watered down. It really had no flavor. I was shocked by this because we had ordered one before when we were here and it was flavorful and quite good. Over all it was another great night. My compliments to the manager, the cook and as always to Stephanie for her personality and her attention to detail in her job. Keep up the good work....someone out there has taken notice. read more

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The interior of Backyard has changed a lot since the last time I was there, I guess it's been a long time. The outdoor patio is covered and heated and they have a dining room separate from the bar area. In the past I've been there during the day for food and at night for the bar scene. I remember the food being typical bar stuff, and the crowds at night a giant CF. I had an hour to kill while I waited for my car to be serviced and I thought a bite at Backyard was over due. I sat at a cocktail table, the bar was particularly full for noon on a Thursday. Turns out they get a lot of daily regulars, "where everybody knows your naaaaame". There was also a steady stream of lunch crowd types heading to the dining room. Burgers on brioche was all i needed to see to make my decision. I got the BYG gourmet burger which also came with cheese, saute onions, and their special sauce. The lettuce and tomato on the burger were fresh and the fries were crispy and well seasoned. The burger itself was quite enjoyable, very juicy. Not listed in the burger description is that the burger is made with two patties, a perfect way to sneak an extra slice of cheese in there. Any time i'm getting my car serviced in the area I'd be happy to return for this burger. They have NTN which is also a plus. read more

Never again. Order wrong twice. Waited 30+ minutes for a Ruben with pastrami on rye with no mayo add mustard. 1st on came out with mayo. 2nd one came out with the same cold onion rings from the 1st one with pastrami only and no corned beef. Ended up at Santinis Deli, better and cheaper. read more

When I went tonight, I was surprise to see what I would find with the other reviews, but I have to say, I didn't have any problems, food was good and service was excellent. I didn't have to wait long before I got my meal. I sat outside and the smoke wasn't bad at all. I will be back the next time I'm in town. read more

Syied makes the BEST mixed drinks and even has an awesome original that was fabulous!!! Can't wait to go back!! The food was super yummy and atmosphere is easy and comfortable. Thank you Backyard Grill for a yummy experience! See ya again read more

This is a casual place with a lot of stuff on the menu. The back porch is nice if the weather is good. The place is kind of noisy but not too bad. The food is ok, but nothing to write home about! It was 4 of us and we had tilapia, house salad, beef Taco, fish taco, and fajitas.The tacos were good, but not exceptional. The fajitas and tilapia were very average. The salad was basic. The service was fine. Overall, it was an ok visit. I don't think I am coming back, since I live 40 minutes away! read more

These guys have catered for me and it is always top notch. The Sunday brunch is a MUST and the food is really good., can't miss with almost anything on the menu. The staff is also attentive and friendly every time I am there. The "Cheers" of Chantilly read more

Yeah like most comments, this place, while nice atmosphere, misses the mark completely on service. The food was excellent, but the less than stellar service, took the rating down significantly. We waited at a table top for 10-15 mins while the servers just passed us by, like we were ghosts. So we moved to the bar. We had to wave down our bartender, who was a very nice guy but again we flag him. The manager looked like miserable, never cracked a smile or asked any patron how they were doing. Just an unfortunate environment bc the food was actually really good. read more

Food is espectacular! Absolutely love all their burgers, fries are always crispy, the staff I super friendly! You must try then out!!! Don't let the bad reviews fool you. read more

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Really good food, great prices & delivery on point! Where I work orders from here all the time & it's always been good, fast experiences.

Possibly the rudest most and uncaring staff i've seen in years. On my second try at this place (I dont critic after only only one visit) I was greated by an elbow tattooed attitude in tight shorts. She was too busy to make simple eye contact. I got a "gimme a minute" and "what do you think" responce to two questions I asked her. Skip this place unless you want.to be treated poorly while paying for over priced food and beer. read more

pretty plain, wasn't impressed. our server even inferred about their own mediocrity. had a chicken salad, and i got what i ordered. convenient for location, but not worth the trek if you're not already nearby. EDIT 2016-11-13: kudos for receiving a response from the business owner (see below). i love when management is engaged on social media. sadly, i'm uncertain of the date of our visit, but it was lunch on one of my recent weekly business trips to the area. if my memory serves me, i think our server was named mark, and we sat outside. we asked mark the standard question "what's good here?", and mark had a hard time answering us. a few of the men in our party got burgers, i got a chicken salad, and everyone thought their meals were average or below-average. the group collectively decided not to return. read more

Absolutely amazing food and outstanding service.. Such a fun place to have a night out and just chill.. Super family friendly and even more friendly for some adult time.10/10 is the place to go on any day/night of the week.. Backyard always has fun events going on,as well as even just a chill band playing. Enjoy your night at backyard with a savory drink from the bar and a very yummy affordable meal. Ps. The fajitas are exceptional. read more

One of our favorite local go-to spots. Food is delicious and satisfies each member of my family's individual pallets. Recommendation: Caesar Salad, BBQ Chicken Salad, French Onion Soup, all the burgers, Backyard Sampler, kids Alfredo to name a few. read more

I got the Shrimp and Chicken fajitas.. It was pretty good.. The service was cool and I got a discount for checking in.. Who knew!! Cool atmosphere and they accommodated my work group without any fuss.. read more

I really love this place! My coworkers and I order from here for lunch occasionally and their wraps are delicious. My favorite is The Rancher! I look forward to trying more food from this restaurant. read more

Another update. I have to say that their service has improved greatly and we are a huge fan. My friend and I take my 16 month old there for lunch and love the atmosphere. I also like going there for happy hour- the bartenders and female manager are awesome- so accommodating. I will be so excited once the patio is open- there aren't many places to eat around here where you can sit outside. read more

Ok so I came here years ago before the big remodel for their Sunday brunch buffet and loved it. This was my first time back in many years. There's no more Sunday brunch buffet but they do serve a brunch menu till 2. We walked in at 1:45, my self and my 3 kids ranging from 11 years old to 12 months. Environment: My biggest complaint is there is no REAL Non smoking section!!!! As soon as I walked in the front door I could smell smoke. All I saw was no smoking along side the outdoor bar which happen to have at least 1-2 smokers at any given time. For this reason alone I would say this is NOT family/ kid friendly restaurant!! I don't want my kids ESPECIALLY infant inhaling 2nd hand smoke!! I wanted to sit on the patio. After moving to the furthest table away in the "non smoking" section of the patio a couple just 2 table away lit up a cigarette just as we were getting ready to leave! Smdh thankfully we were able to get thru the meal before the smoking couple was sat just 2 tables away. Food: My kids got the French toast which was excellent. I got the Chesapeake Benedict which was good accept the eggs were cooked through!!! They weren't runny. I told the server and he's said they poach the eggs ahead, not cooked to order! No wonder they wee overdone smh. Service: our server was Mark. He was pleasant but slow. It took too long to greet us, way too long for our waters, and I was stuck waiting for our check at the end. Clip notes: Don't bring the kids unless you are a smoker and smoke around your kids. Don't get any of their Benedictus since they poach eggs ahead of time! Tip: buy the groupon!!!! read more

This is not a place to go anymore if you want a nice quiet dinner. They re-did the restaraunt a few years ago to accomadte the bar crowd more. It is a good place to go have some drinks and maybe some dancing. The music the DJ plays is regularly HipHop but not always dancer friendly, sometimes it's simply rap. They play it pretty loud and it makes conversation difficult (I know, if it's too loud, you're too old. But I still would like to talk to my friends with out screaming). The food is good though, but I can say I've mainly eaten from the appetizer section. I actually worked here for a few months back in 2003 and it used to be known for it's food. Though I don't think the menu or recipes have changed I think the fact that the targeted crowd is now the bar crowd the food is just no longer the focus. The owner isn't always friendly, the female bartenders aren't either unless I'm there with a friend that is a regular. But the two guys that work the patio bar most weekends are always nice and make good drinks. Prices are pretty good. Not horrible but not great either. read more

I can only give my impression because I was only able to stay inside for 3 or 4 minutes. My friends and I wanted to meet for drinks after work and I was the first one to arrive. Wanted to see if there was a wait for the patio. When I walked in, the cloud of smoke was so thick and disgusting my lungs almost collapsed; even with the place opened up to the patio. I could never eat in here. After a short wait at the door I turned around and called my friends immediately. All I can picture is a huge room and bar with 40 people in a row smoking cigarettes. YUCK! read more

Some of their bar staff need to learn customer service! If this place wasn't close ... I would NOT waste my money!!!

I came during MNF, crowed was a little light. The bartender was nice and the specials seemed like pretty good deals. I got the grilled chicken sandwich and had no complaints. I'd definitely come back. read more

This was our first time at Backyard Grill. Easter Brunch was excellent! The food was delicious and there were nice selections. Our server, Anna (or Hannah) was excellent! read more

Food: Prime Rib was great, London broil was great, Gorgonzola burger was good, Ribs were ok, Tilapia was ok stellar. Shrimp was dead on arrival over cooked , first potato was cold and he second was hairy. Not a great experience. Booze and company was the only good thing about this visit. read more

We have ordered delivery from Backyard three times. Each time hoping the item we ordered would be better than the last. I have to say that the food is awful. I was excited to get a Monte Cristo sandwich and when it got here it was soggy French toast with ham , turkey and cheese. Ummmmm. A Monte Cristo is deep fried always. Name it something else. Sorry for the bad review , but that's my honest opinion. read more

This place rocks great food , great bar, great drinks , and great entertainment. I Love my steaks they got awesome steaks and great burgers. Backyard is also a great time in the summertime when they have the outdoor patio open and the bands rocking and the drinks are flowing. also a great place to catch a game lots of TVs everywhere, every seat is a great seat. I can't say enough about this place it's my go to place. If you're looking for Great food and a fun night out backyard is the place. read more

This place is awesome! I often stop in after work and have always had a great experience with some of the best food. Tonight Brittany was our bartender and was on top of everything handling pretty much the whole bar with no problem and still had time to talk and make our trip more enjoyable. She had alot to do with giving a 5 star instead of 4 star rating and would recommend anyone who is in the area to stop by............. I will see you there read more

Summertime, covered patio seating was perfect for this beautiful day. The 80's music was fun. The white wine sangria was super refreshing. All of us enjoyed our appetizers and entrees. Was thrilled to receive a 15 percent off coupon for checking in on Yelp. Thank you! read more

A friend and I came here for Sunday brunch to check the place out. After reading previous reviews, I have confirmed that service needs improvement. The service we received was not bad, but the server could have been more attentive to refilling the water glasses and coffee cups. I don't know how much they are paying the college aged wait staff but many of them didn't seem too enthusiastic. The drink refill lady that wanders around Chik Fil A is what I call enthusiastic. The brunch was not bad and not great. If it wasn't for the oysters, the brunch would not have been that memorable. In the future, I'll just save my appetite for the soon to be opened Hibachi Grill near KMart. read more

Over an hour and a half wait time on the food. We were only checked on once. Drank ran dry and stayed dry for 20 minutes. Won't be back anytime soon read more

Food was really good, portions were generous, service was painfully slow. There was absolutely no reason for how long it took to have anyone come up to our table. The patio area had maybe 6 tables and at least 3 servers taking care of the area. No one was getting quick service. The inside was dead... the servers were all just chatting up by the bar area. read more

I have had lunch here many times and always sit at the bar so i can not comment about the wait staff. The bartender kris who is almost always there when i stop in is always helpful, pleasant and attentive. I have had many of the lunch specials and they all range from average to slightly above average.Worth the stop if you are in the area for lunch read more

Met some friends here on a recent Sat. night because we wanted to see the band that was playing. Because a "Final Four" game was on, the tables on what is usually the dance floor were not moved out (as they normally do for the band and dance floor), and customers were allowed to stay there and watch the game. The band was moved outside to the bar, which is enclosed - and smoky - even though it opens to the outdoor patio. (It was cold so sitting outdoors was not an option.) Several in our party were very disappointed that we had to tolerate smoke in order to see and dance to the band, but tolerate it we did, because we love this band and enjoy dancing with our friends. Never again, though. Apparently your TV-watching customers are more important than your live talent and the customers who come to see them. Smoke is not good for the singers' voices, nor for any of us who choose to be smoke-free. I hope the management will make better choices in the future. Even if this was a one-time exception, it was a bad decision, as it will affect our group's return. As far as the service is concerned, our server, Jay, was great. He was attentive, polite and took good care of us! I can't speak to the food; since the reviews were not great, we had dinner somewhere else. read more

I had an excellent filet, done to perfection. The sides were nicely presented. The wait staff were all friendly and the manager was very visible and involved with the operations of accommodating the customers. He stopped by our table to see that all was going well. I plan on returning to taste some of the other dishes served at Backyard Grill. I look forward to cooler weather so I can enjoy the spacious dining terrace. read more

Ended up here for lunch while having my car repaired. The food was only 'okay' the service abysmal (took 4 requests to get a cup of coffee). Would only return under the same circumstances. read more

We had an awesome experience, the GM Pedro came to talk with us and was very friendly and personable. We had a special menu request which was met and exceeded. The outdoor seating was perfect for this beautiful day. Loved everything! read more

It's been too long, since our initial review. But never too late to give kudos to the boss of Backyard Grill, who reached out to us to make things right. Thank you. We've been back a few times, and although we are bummed about not being able to sit outside due to smoke(rs), have enjoyed sitting at the bar inside and eating nachos with a beer!! read more

best food ever best service ever best happy hour ever best music ever out door patio in chantilly location manassas location, big and lots of awesome servers! foods a bit pricey but well worth it! great managment and treated great! fast and friendly go here!!!!!!!! read more