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    Backyard Grill

    4.0 (228 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Greek
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Philly cheese steak sandwich and fries
    Chelsey S.

    On vacation and we happen to come across this restaurant. so happy I did! It was absolutely delicious I got the Philly cheese steak sandwich.

    generous scoop of hummus--delicious!
    Deb D.

    stopped in at backyard grill this week with three friends for lunch. everyone tried a dif dish. the restaurant is spotless, bright, and the menu can be found online/on a board in the restaurant/above the order line. a huge menu. the chicken greek salad was really good; my greek salad was good--but the pieces in it were a big chop, and just didn't appeal to me. not enough dressing (already dressed) and i don't go overboard with salad dressings. the lentil soup was delicious and a great deal. pita was a bit fluffier than i liked but warm and good with the hummus scoop we all shared. bathrooms were super clean and well stocked with soap and towels. thru no fault of their own, the entire street has a major construction project so parking may be a bit challenging right now. many take out orders--especially the greek chicken which sounds delicious.

    Karyn M.

    BYG has prepared quite a few meals for us over the years and they've always been dependable, reliable and with good quality. They have a quite extensive menu but I'll usually choose one of their salads or a burger. This recent visit I had a burger which was perfectly cooked and waffle fries which were crisp and tasty. My companion had the spaghetti and meatballs which, though not pretty, was good with a garlicky sauce. I've cut down on my pasta consumption but it smelled really tempting. Nothing fancy here, just good food in generous portions.

    Nazia C.

    I came here with my family for an early lunch. I ordered the chicken souvlaki on pita, which was okay. The saganaki cheese curds were so good! I also ate some of my kids' grilled cheese sandwich, and I think they put it on garlic bread or something because it was DELICIOUS! Not pictured is my husband's cheesy beef, and he also said the bread was the best part.

    The burger
    Reed O.

    IMO they have the best burger in the Midwest. I love to add mushrooms, grilled onions & their great BBQ sauce. The bun , oh the bun...Stellar!

    Patty Melt & HOMEMADE YUKON WHIPPED POTATOES
    Dr. W.

    The ability to successfully & consecutively feed hundreds of US Army soldiers over this weekend was nothing short of impressive. The management team clearly has mastered the ability to establish cohesion amongst this team. You could see the staff resetting tables, communicating in the background, calling out orders, thanking soldiers for their service and patronage. The food was consistently delicious. I tried the Patty Melt paired with the mashed potatoes & ohh boy I think I need a nap! The bottom line is that if you're in this area w/ an appetite...BYG isn't something you'd wanna miss

    a view of a restaurant's dining area
    Rick P.

    Wow, I happened to be looking for something new for dinner and Backyard Grill did not disappoint! The kebab plate w filet mignon was as tender as could be, and as a card carrying Greek, the salad and potatoes were perfection. Everything was incredibly fresh, veggies like they were picked this afternoon from the backyard. Even my Greek Grandfathercould not rival the potatoes! Better yet, like most 'Greek' places, they have a huge varied menu, and great prices. I could make three meals out of this, and I skipped the rice that also normally comes from it! Check this place out, I'm already planning my next visit!

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    The chicken souvlaki plate is terrific! Friendly staff and timely service. A big thumbs up!

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    The food is fresh and excellent. We had wraps, and pita sandwiches- all of which were delicious and fresh ! Would recommend

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    The smash burger is so "money". I hear the gyro plate is great as well. Will definitely be back.

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