I stopped in for a quick lunch today and I ordered the Chicken Gyro. The good is it was a lot of meat packed in the Pita. Beyond that, it really lacked flavor. I should've known better to order this as I didn't see a gyro spit. Also the interior was weird. Beyond 3 tables occupied there was all kinds of stuff on one table. There were a number of employees that could've straightened up including cleaning the tables and putting the chairs back in. There's no need for me to come back here. There is plenty of parking available. read more

Backyard Grill - Mess - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Not bad at all--actually, really good. I ordered the caprese salad and added steak. The owner suggested it and said I'd love it. My first thought? Who eats caprese salad with steak? Something that shouldn't work well, right? Well... I was wrong. Very wrong. It worked surprisingly well. The steak was incredibly succulent (and yes, that word absolutely belongs in the dictionary). You still get that fresh caprese flavor, but with a solid steak kick--you really can't go wrong. The owner explained they grind their steak in-house. Come on--that's old school. Who even does that anymore? I'm so glad they still do. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely stop by. Everyone was genuinely friendly--from the cashier/owner to the cook. They all said hello as they passed by, which really stood out. And the place was spotless. Huge plus for me. Clean, friendly, old-school done right--and apparently caprese with steak is a thing now read more

Backyard Grill - Caprese salad with added steak - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The rib tips special on Tuesday and the pork chops special on Thursday are the ultimate special a complete dinner for $12.00 generous portions. Please is clean and the owners are very friendly. Awesome customer service. read more

This place has a great variety of food and it is top quality. With authentic Greek as well as other ethnicities, all the food is fresh, cooked right there and there and the owners treat their employees well. I eat here at least once a week. read more

Y'all know I'm a sucker for Greek food, and this place had one of the BEST Greek food I've ever had. Located in Lincolnwood, Backyard Grill is a mid size counter-service food place with parking on all sides of the restaurant. It's very easily accessible and there were a ton of spots available (we came here on a Tuesday around 11:30am). I got the chicken skewer dinner (2 chicken skewers, Greek potatoes, rice, vegetables, and pita with tzatziki sauce), a side dinner salad but added feta and olives to it, and then my sister got their cold cut salad (blend of chopped crispy iceberg & romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red & green peppers, red onion, egg, turkey, ham, salami, cheddar & Swiss cheese). It was really big! The portion sizes here are above average in my opinion and are all fairly priced. I was obsessed with my chicken skewer plate. The chicken was juicy and charbroiled perfectly, and the Greek potatoes were so lemony, herby, and soft. Their feta and Greek dressing here are A1, too! The food did not disappoint. The only reason I docked a star is because of the inside and ambiance. There was one long table in the restaurant with a bunch of papers, a laptop, flyers, newspapers, and just a bunch of random stuff on it which didn't look too good and no one could sit at. They have a lot of long tables put together and not a lot of 4-tops or 2-tops, so you may have to sit next to strangers if it's busy. The place could've been a little cleaner. Nonetheless, I would easily come here again and try other things off their large menu. The food was fantastic!! read more

Backyard Grill - two plates of food on a table - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A great Greek spot in Sauganash with great service. Employees were all very friendly and helped with suggestions. Huge menu- we had filet kabobs, chicken gyros, meatball sub, wings. Everything was really deleicious. Casual atmosphere inside and good people. read more

Food is allways great! Service was excellent with quick delivery from uber eats. Ambiance very nice! read more

Backyard Grill - Cheeseburger no bun and spinach pie with rice! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Very friendly service, they always get your order right. Love their burgers, Italian sandwiches, and wings.

Greek chicken was very good. Came with steamed brocoli, potatoes, rice pilaf, pita bread and coleslaw. Came with a lemon wedge. I will be back again. Very healthy, tasted good. Definitely surpassed other Greek chicken places. Very happy. read more

Best skewers around! Editing this review after a catering experience. We eat here a lot. The food is always delicious so we decided to cater for a big party that we had for 60 guests. I'm writing this review so others don't experience the same we did. We ordered 6 pounds of beef and received 20 rolls. That's fine. We ordered 2 full trays of Italian sausage and meatballs for 40 people each (as described in menu). We expected 40 pieces in each tray since their menu suggests that a full tray is for 40. Don't be fooled. It's only for 20 people. We only received 20 half cut Italian sausages with 20 rolls and 20 meatballs with 20 rolls. Meaning it fed 20 people, not 40. Meatballs weren't large enough to cut in half and broke apart when I tried. We didn't have enough food. We had to go back and pay for a tray of chicken just to make sure this party we had was entirely fed. Although I hate to write this review, I wouldn't want another party to be shorted. The owner called them appetizers saying not everyone will eat "one of each" Odd because the menu does not suggest they are appetizer portions and who is he to determine what other food we had at our party and what people will eat. Also if I order food for 40 people, I expect food for 40 people. It doesn't matter what people will or will not eat. Stressful, expensive experience but lesson learned. I won't cater from here anymore. I don't like to be misled. Picture of menu, prices and what we saw is attached to the review. read more

Backyard Grill - Example of catering menu and portion sizes - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was bland! We ordered an Italian beef. Flavorless outside of the hot peppers I asked for. The Philly cheese was not good. My daughter took it home and added seasoning. I ordered a chicken grinder to go and mayonnaise was slopped on it but no seasoning. The fries had no salt. The best part was the Greek potatoes and they still needed more flavor. The person at the register was very nice so that's where the other star came from. read more

I'm a terrible decision maker when it comes to food. I'll spend 30+ min trying to figure out what I want and then I get hangry and nothing sounds good. I like backyard grill because they have everything so I can order a few things and be happy. I really like their soups, wings, salads, chicken, and skewer sandwiches. The food has always been great and fast read more

This place has old fashion, family and friends kinda feel.. prices are reasonable, without a drink.. Staff is really friendly.. the menu on the wall doesn't give you prices, but still a reasonable price.. everything here is sold separately.. burger, no fries, hotdog, no fries, etc.. Check this place out, you just might like it.. it's cozy inside.. read more

Backyard Grill - menus on the wall of the restaurant - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great job and fantastic food. Place is nice and just right fir a meal and the rest Nice setup read more

BYG is a great lunch place. I pick up for lunch at least a few times a month with co-workers. They have a pretty large menu, but everything I've ordered has been very tasty. They also have large portions. I have a vegetarian co-worker than goes with us and she mentions how good all their options are for her. read more

I've only have food delivered or picked up from here. Everything has been really good tasting food. I've had the fish sandwich, skewer sandwich, skewer dinner and the Orchard salad. The salad is wonderful collection of flavors and very healthy for you, It's all been good. Service is great. my order is always ready. The staff is helpful and friendly. The inside looks clean and modern. I will continue to come back. read more

Decent char house. Though if you aren't used to Char prices, you may find the prices high. Most combo's are $6.50+, a double cheeseburger combo can cost almost $10.70 with tax! Its very filling. Its a nice clean place, TV's, free refills! But like A.w.'s review. Nothing that really pulls you back again and again. I miss the place that was once here, Nick's. That was a really great char house. read more

Great food and large variety. Sandwiches, salads, burgers -- all delicious. Wonderful service as well.

I use to live around the corner from this place. Glad I stopped in while visiting family here in Chicago. It's been remodeled since I was here 10 yrs ago. The food is as good if not better . Had the half Greek chicken. It was tasty! What I also liked is they delivered on my request for extra well when it hits the grill. The chicken is legit oven braised with Greek potatoes rice coleslaw and some vegetables. I suggested they steam their vegetables instead of boil as they were over cooked. Great food, very friendly helpful staff. I will be back one more time before I head out of town. read more

Food is sooooo goooood! Everything is quality, fresh and delicious. Not your typical Greek American fast food. Love Demetra (one of the owners). She has great vibes and customer service. Definitely knows her shizzles! They do awesome catering as well. This is a hidden gem. Absolutely one of our go to restaurant when I don't feel like slaving in the kitchen. Everything is amazing. They do takeout, dine in and delivery. Nuff' said. So just go! read more

I've been ordering food from here for many many years. Their bbq chicken, and kids mac n cheese are the best!!

I really , really feel sorry to have to post this review. In the past( 20+ years) my family and I have never been disappointed in any visits to this pseudo - Greek American fast food restaurant! But since the pandemic hit, and my sister left the neighborhood (2&1/2 years ago) I have not been back to partake of their food offerings. This weekend we visited , and right from the start, upon entering, we got a bad vibe! The couple in front of us were not wearing any masks, and were not even asked to show any proof of their vaccinations ! Do we decided that our food would be taken to go ( the people were eating inside w/o masks), and we lived approx 5 miles away! Problems continued! Asked the owner Nick why he was not complying with any required Covid-19 mandates to protect his clientele or employees; he pretended not to be aware of what I asked of him, yet he was right there when his cashier rang up their orders! He then seemed to question his employee, and the person looked like a deer caught in a semi-truck's headlights!! And, when we asked to order a baby-back rib dinner , we were told that the price was $23.00, not $20.00 as listed on their website's order page! And when I inquired why it was more than it was listed , they told me that prices were open to changes, and the advertised prices were not accurate! That would not have been a deal-breaker, but when we got home, the rib dinner was incredibly of very, very poor quality ! The garlic bread was totally soggy, the ribs were dry, the sauce was not great, and then it occurred to us that the ribs and sauce were apparently the same as if they were purchased from a supermarket - you know , the kind that is sold in a plastic shrink wrap ($9.99 a pkg,)! Now, the 15% obvious markup aside, if the food was of decent quality, this review might not be posted. In closing, one needs to ask about what you are buying before you drop $40+ , as this once good restaurant is not above cutting corners ( or quality) in order to make a few extra bucks! If Nick is so concerned about recovering his lost volume , he should be really worried about shortchanging the customers that he still has! Or, if you enter an establishment , and they do not care about Covid-19, just walk out, never to return again; only then the owner(s) might wake up before it's too late! Buyer beware. read more

I love this place!!!! It's a solid go to in the neighborhood when you're in a pinch for dinner or lunch and leans towards healthy!!

Awesome food the chicken dinner is the bomb and delicious spinach pie the food is great and don't forget the awesome burgers!!!!!

Been dining and getting takeout here for about 14 years. A great deal in my opinion is the Grecian chicken. It is a good price, tastes delicious and comes with tasty sides of potato and vegetables. There are other sides but I really like those two. I have also had the chopped chicken salad about 50 times as well as the cheeseburger and fries and ham sub sandwich. If you're in the area of Devon and Pulaski it is worth dropping in to try it out. There is a liquor store next door if you want to have a beer while you eat. read more

Absolutely delicious. I have been a regular for the past 2 years and have to say their selection is amazing. Literally can't go wrong with choosing. Everything here is homemade and you can tell. My favorite options here are the Spinach pie (absolutely the best I've had), their salads are abundant and super filling. House dressings are great. And their daily soups are super hearty. I like their rice and chicken soup and spinach lentil soup. You can tell they are made fresh, these soups have so much flavor and are healthy with fresh veggies. Their prices are competitive especially for the portions you get. I never get tired of this place. Bonus is the owners are very nice also and super committed to this business which is why they are always so busy. Quality of food and service is superb. read more

Been here a couple of times and I'm a fan. I usually go for the gyros with warm pita bread and a lovely tzatziki sauce. Another go-to is the Italian Beef with sweet peppers. The beef was tender and flavorful. They also have spanish pies (quite nice with a flaky crust) that are displayed at the counter. The menu is quite extensive from what you would find in a backyard picnic to family style set menus. The family menus are great for carry-outs. The portions are huge and come with a range of menu items such as kababs and roasted chicken. I find the ribs can be a bit hit or miss (a little dry sometimes). But, overall, the food is nice. The staff are always friendly as well. Atmosphere: The restaurant has this cute little porch area so it literally is like dining for a backyard cookout. The ambiance is very relaxed and casual. Well worth a visit for lunch! read more

Backyard Grill - Italian beef with sweet peppers. - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Go. Order. Eat. The worst think about Backyard Grill is the menu is ginormous. But in the few times I've eaten here I've not picked anything less than blissful. If you need to whittle that big menu down, I would say go with the gyros. Growing up in Chicago, there is a plethora of low cost food choices, gyros among them . Backyard Grill has the best gyros I have ever had in the city, check that, in the nation. What other city got gyros like Chicago do? If there is one, they gyros ain't as good as these gyros. Go here, get a gyro, tell me I'm wrong, and it's Inigo Montoya all over again. read more

I live nearby and went there when they first opened. didn't like it. I thought it was dirty. went back today after several years they have remodeled so that was better but you go in and no prices are listed on the board ok. I live with that too but food was average and then pricey for a few pieces of chicken and fries. it will be years before I go back again oh well I tried read more

They have such helpful and kind staff. Their food is incredible and they work well with large groups. The variety of food and drinks available is very impressive. They also have a free parking lot which is helpful since it's in Chicago. Their salads are my favorite. read more

Had carryout from here pre-Pandemic, which was OK. Because I live nearby, I tried it this Winter - big mistake. No masks on staff or most customers, so went into our cars & ordered to go. Food was way worse: greasy, salty, small portions, higher prices than on website. If its Backyard was across the street in Lincolnwood, the Health Dept. would shut it down. read more

First time ordering. I ordered a chopped salad and received a Greek salad. The credit to my card did not reflect the $3.99 delivery charge. Backyard Grill said there is nothing they could do about that and to contact GrubHub even though GrubHub had nothing to do with making the wrong food Worst joke of a resolution If a restaurant can't get an order for salad correct I'd wager all bets are off for cooked food. Do NOT order from Backyard Grill!!! read more

This is a rip off joint. All the food that they serve is extremely bland and way way overpriced. Inside restaurant was filthy Avoid this place and by all means go to Dungeo's. You'll get much better food with great customer service, lots of smiling people there. The food is absolutely delicious. That's where you should go read more

I doubt we're patronizing this place again. I should have known from the minute I placed my order. The guy who answered the phone did so in such a way that I wasn't even sure I had the right number. He muttered something that sounded like, "HHHmanjhahanhja". I said, "um, hi, I'd like to place an order for pickup". I guess I had the right place because he said, "yeah... ? Hello? Go ahead!"... in a not-so-nice-guy-voice. When I ordered my club in a sub, he asked if I wanted everything. I said no, and he SIGHED a deep, audible sigh. Clearly, he hates his life and his job if the fact that I don't want tomatoes and vinegar on my sub makes him so sad. The rest of my order (2 cheese fries and an Italian combo) were not sigh worthy, apparently. I was barked at, "10 minutes!" and given a number. My dude comes home... and instead of 2 orders of cheese fries, we have one. Fantastic. My sandwich was good. I appreciated that there weren't any tomatoes or vinegar. My dude's Italian combo was awful. They cut the sausage in half when they cook it which makes it incredibly dry. The beef was chewy. He didn't finish it. If you know my dude, you know this is a BIG DEAL. Nothing goes uneaten on his plate unless it's seriously gross. Booo! Why go back when East of Edens is super close too? read more

Honestly I used to love their food but seeing their kitchen staff without masks during this pandemic is horrible never going to order from here again not to mention we're on lockdown yet people are still able to eat indoors and the wife has no mask on walking all over the restaurant read more

I've been to this restaurant and always happy with the food. I went here with my husband and cashier Demetra was smiling while we entered the door, take our order very kindly. Food was good too. I actually asked her name because she was that nice!!! We will be back sometime!!! read more

Backyard Grill - Spaghetti with meatballs in meat sauce good! - American Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I come here all the time Great salads I love the Greek and Caesar Great chicken the whole chicken slaps Yummy gyros the spinach pie is great Quick service Very friendly Love the local feel read more

The food is awesome!!!!! No mask no vaccine cards and the spinach pie and chicken ( both Greek and barque) are awesome!!!!!

For fast food always good and fresh I've been going there for years and years and really have never had a bad meal great chicken and steak kebab sandwich good skirt steak good spinach pie which is homemade. read more

Always fresh lettuce and veg. Great for a Greek plate (gyros, spinach pie, kabobs, grilled chicken) They even make me feta lemon fries. Yum Self serve pop the parking is a total drag for a car that's not a compact. ..skinniest spots I've ever seen. read more