We are staying about 10 minutes down the road in an AirBNB and decided to get takeout tonight. First up, the duck wontons were amazing! Duck Bacon was smoky, the dipping sauce was perfect, the creaminess was on point. We both got the Bayley Blue Burgers. Amazing blue cheese. Amazing burgers. Just a really good burger. If you're in town, I highly recommend getting a good burger and some wontons here! read more

We stopped at this place during their peak fall season weekend. We didn't have a reservation. We were a group of 10. The service was amazing they told us to sit at the bar and we could order food also. Food was great and we enjoyed ourselves. read more

Our waitress was absolutely amazing!! She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. She really stood out and made the experience memorable. The food itself was just good, nothing bad but nothing that really wowed us either. Inside, the atmosphere felt fine but the outdoor seating was much more refreshing and enjoyable. They do have some small TVs inside if you're looking to catch a game. The drink selection was solid, and I can see why they're especially known for their burgers. Overall, worth visiting for the service and outdoor vibe, especially if you're craving a good burger. We went mid afternoon, wonder what it's like on a weekend! read more

Backyard - Carne Tacos - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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Really good smash burgers (double patty). We ordered the Plain Jane with Cabot Cheddar cheese. We had the chips with one and the sweet potato fries with the other. They are cooked medium, which was a little pinker than I like, but my husband loves it. And he loved his IPA as suggested by the bartender. I had a glass of Josh Cabernet. Loved the vibe, the music, the energy and the ambiance. read more

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We were traveling with our puppy so we opted to sit on the patio. It was a cold day and there are no heaters or warmers outside. The server came on as soon as we were seated, but we didn't get the time to look through the menu. We asked the server to come back again. 40 mins passed and there was no one who came to check on us. After 45mins, I went in and the server realized she had completely forgotten about us. We sat in the cold waiting for our meals. After our order was placed, it took another 20mins for our food to arrive. Food was good, but sitting for so long in the cold was a downer. Service wasn't the best, but food was. The upside is that the server took one meal off the check. Not a great experience when traveling with the pup. read more

Backyard - Gluten free taco - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

The thing I like about Backyard is its roomy 'backyard,' string-light lit deck. Great for good weather but not sure if there are heating lamps during colder months. I would visit Backyard for drinks and apps when in need of a cozy atmosphere ... or get dinner if you are unable to get reservations. At Backyard, you are getting a bit of an outpost experience with a family atmosphere and ambience. When you walk in, the staff are genuinely friendly. Super-rushed but helpful. The service is prompt and there is seating available if you try to make it in before 5:30 or so without reservations outside of ski season. I love the interior. There is a lot of bear-with-Oakley-sunglasses branding - their logo icon - all over the walls as well as snowboards and bicycles. The lighting is a cluster of paper lanterns, and then as you look out of the door onto the patio, there are these gorgeous string lights. The bar also looks inviting. It serves - among other drafts - Von Trappe, Zero Gravity and Fiddlehead. They were out of a seasonal 14th Star Maple Pumpkin Ale on draft when we ordered. The thing that Backyard does well here is serve up orders of tater tots. They are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside. I almost wonder if there isn't something else inside of them because they are so delicious. They come with a sweet honey mustard that has a nice kick. There is also another tater tot option. The TOTCHOS are an inventive appetizer. They are the same crispy fried tots topped with house meat (not sure which), cheese sauce, pico de gallo, Heddy Topper Double IPA pickled jalapeños, cabbage, sour cream and scallions. We asked what the most popular items on the menu was and the waiter said it was the Local Burger. He didn't say, "our burgers." Instead, he named the, "Local Burger," answering the question I asked. He also said a particular type of taco was the second most popular. Out of the 4 kinds of tacos available he said the fish tacos are the most popular outside of the Local Burger. Those are the two most popular items so that is what we got. So we ordered the Local Burger. It's a double smashed beef patty with Cabot Cheddar Cheese, apple bacon jam, maple cream and arugula. I found the burger to be underwhelming and the beef had a kind of recently-taken-from-the-freezer flavor to it. The aftertaste of the burger overpowered the other ingredients, including the arugula. We also had the pickled jalapeños on the side with our burger and they are pickled with the Heddy Topper Double IPA from the neighboring Alchemist brewery. The jalapeño peppers were, again, so-so. I didn't taste any Heddy Topper notes, but they are they are strong and notably pickled. The fish taco comes with a power slaw with pico de gallo lemon and 'Yard sauce with a beer-battered fried white fish. My first bites were bland overall, but much more flavorful when I reheated them. I did enjoy the slaw on the bottom of the fish tacos. That was flavorful, crunchy and sweet. And I even tasted a bit of tiny shredded celery which i liked. I'm very curious to try the fried Brussel Sprout tacos with flash fried brussels sprouts, 'Yard Sauce, Cotija and street corn salsa. I feel like they would've been really delicious. Something else that I think I would recommend folks try - if they like duck - is the duck wonton. It is bacon, charred, sweet corn and cream cheese wrapped in fried wontons and served with a sticky dipping sauce that looks fascinating to me. The Ruby Mule drink was so good and i liked the immediate first few sips. It is crafted with Pama liqueur. I looked it up: PAMA is pomegranate liqueur from Bardstown, Kentucky. The cocktail starts with vodka, PAMA, house-made cranberry simple syrup, lime juice and Gosling's ginger beer. Unless you enjoy flavored vodkas, I would recommend that you order the Ruby Mule with an unflavored vodka not a flavored cranberry vodka. It may taste more pure. I actually ordered a shot of vodka, after commenting that I didn't really taste the vodka in the drink. When I got the shot of vodka it was also cranberry, and as the bartender said, the flavored vodka really masks the vodka taste (I am looking for). For dessert, we ordered the mini peanut butter explosion cake. It's a combination of fudge brownies, smooth peanut butter, mousse and chocolate cake topped with peanut butter chips. I thought that if we ordered this, it would be something that could not be basic and that is true. It is very sweet, however. It is deliciously rich and fudgey. Another reason I say that Backyard has an outpost atmosphere is because they do not serve coffee or ice cream. But you can have an espresso martini. Backyard has the basics of foods offered covered with a few flair items. I can imagine that the indoor bar during ski season is a cool place to be. read more

Poo poo dirt burger do I have to elaborate, no sauce no arugula local burger is basically buns and dry hamburger with potato chips and a small sliver of pickle on the side read more

Visiting from California, we had a great time here watching the Superbowl. The Brussels and Whisky BBQ burger were perfect to split and the tots were on point. Will definitely be back. read more

We walked up to the Backyard from downtown Stowe to this spot and we're so happy we did! A good, honest burger was just what we needed. The waitress was friendly and very attentive. I do think it's ridiculous to charge an extra $4 for tots over kettle chips. Burgers were juicy and delish - 5 stars! We liked the chill vibe the Backyard has to offer and the accessibility from Main St. read more

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Friendly service, excellent food, casual and laid back vibe. We loved our visit here so much that we did back-to-back meals here. Sat out on the patio with our dog, and water for all three of us was brought over immediately. The first meal we had was the fried Brussels sprouts tacos and tater tots. They were SO GOOD!! The second meal we had was the chicken tacos (i added yard sauce to mine) and we both loved every last bite. Food came out quickly, and service on both visits was excellent. Will definitely be back! read more

Backyard - Fried Brussels sprouts tacos. Excellent!!! - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Stopped by the Backyard after a hike this summer. We sat outside, food was great and an all around great spot to stop for lunch. Would stop by here again in a heartbeat! read more

Just ate here for lunch. Smash burger was delicious and the tots came in a cute basket. Outdoor seating was nice and our waiter Adam was great! Highly recommend this place for the great atmosphere and food. read more

Backyard - Smash burger and tots - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Very basic smash burger with kettle chips which were Cape Cod store brand chips. Little bit overpriced for such a basic burger. And the flavor was just Ok. read more

Burgers are always solid, can snag tables regularly. Would love if we got some football on instead of skiing, but still a great place to be.

Stopped here while I'm vacation from California. Great food, highly recommend the tatchos! Smash burgers were delicious and I had the leaf peeper cocktail which at smooth I had 2! Both indoor and outdoor sesting areas are inviting, but it was beautiful day so we opted to sit outside for the fresh air. Service was mediocre, food takes a little bit to come to the table, not that's not a bad thing. My friends and I really enjoyed this place. read more

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My mom and grandma and I went here for dinner while we stayed in Stowe. I got the chipotle chicken tacos and they were SO DELICIOUS. The patio area is also so beautiful and comfortable! They have a lot of options! read more

Backyard - Chipotle chicken tacos - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Great spot for a quick bite! We went for lunch on a Saturday, no wait. They had college football on and the service was great. They also had a big outdoor seating area. I had the Bacon Cheese Double Smash burger with tots, it was fantastic with lots of bacon. Definitely recommend them. read more

We went in and the first thing I Saw today's special and it was Hungarian mushroom soup with a grilled cheese. I got the special and it was amazing. The staff very nice and friendly and it was a nice place to go. read more

Surprisingly good sports bar with a decent food menu, good local beers on draft and friendly service. It's not directly on the main road, but behind Ranch Camp, so pay attention to GPS directions and you'll find it. The. Tater tots were awesome, and the nacho appetizer was a good choice. Food arrived piping hot and, and beer perfectly chilled - ideal respite from the cold weather outside. Menu is a bit limited, but well worth a stop. read more

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Great tapas style huge platters with a unique twist to almost everything! The patio was cute with high seating even for toddlers! It was unique for my 3 YO and she loved it pretty much. I really enjoyed the roasted brussel sprouts and thier queso ! Amole of parking and greenary. It located away from the street on an unpaved road which makes the experience even more relaxing and fun! A really good place to have fun with kids too. The service was pretty nice! read more

went here for some drinks on the first night in stowe. we sat at the bar and it took them about 10 minutes to even acknowledge that we were there. it was slightly busy but i wish the service was better. i got a wine & my friend got a beer we thought both were alright, nothing special read more

Came here with a big group so we were able to try multiple appetizers! Brussels sprouts: 5/5! My personal favorite of the entire meal! The Brussels sprouts were tender with a nice char on them. The sauce was a little tangy and it matches the Brussels sprouts perfectly Duck wonton: 3/5 They were fine. Nothing really special about them and also couldn't really taste the duck. Totcho: 4/5 crispy and savory! The pico de gallo added some nice freshness to them! Fish taco: 4/5 that was my entree. The fish was nicely fried and the flavor of the filling was really good. My only complain was that the tortilla was a little dry especially the edge Mushroom and Swiss burger: 5/5 my boyfriend's entree and I had a few bites of his burger. LOVE the mushroom in the burger! There were also some crispy onions in there and they really made the burger to the next level! They added so much texture and flavor to the burger! Maple margarita: 3.5/5 my drink and it was alright. Was really hoping to get more maple flavor but it really just tastes like a regular margarita read more

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2/5 stars. I know businesses are all trying their best and by no means do I want to be disrespectful so take this as constructive feedback. Waiters do not acknowledge you and unfortunately the food tasted like it was frozen and re-heated. They charge an additional $5 for fries and they were all burnt (black). If you are coming for a drink and don't mind a rude bartender that will take a while to take your order; this is the place. If you want a good meal, I'd advice anywhere else in Stowe, even possibly the 20 minute drive to Mcdonald's ! read more

Really good food!! Staff were great! Cool place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I could have given this zero stars I would have. First, it took longer than normal to get drinks. Someone dropped off our appetizer, and I had to ask for plates. Then after a while our entrees came, even though our sever never checked on us once. Only 3 out of 4 entrees were brought out. Almost everyone was finished before we could even get the attention of our server. He gave us the entree for free, but it was too late. The only way he knew we were missing something was because we had to hunt him down. We had to interrupt him in order to get the check. Was the worst service we've ever had. We definitely will never be back read more

Backyard - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Would give zero is possible. The waiter disappeared after we were sit. We waited 30 minutes for our appetizer and 10-15 minutes more for our meals. There were bees flew around. We needed to find the waiter ourselves to get whatever services that we were supposed to have. The turkey panini tasted like turkey sandwich I could get at the airport except it's warmed up. My friend said her burger tasted horrible. The table next to us came in 20 minutes later than us but got food faster with a proper table service. We have a reasonable hypothesis that it's because they are white but we aren't (yep... the racism shit). What made us more angry and disappointed was they overcharged us! Oh... did I mention one of their waiters stepped on other customers' dog? read more

Totchos were ok. Beer a bit pricy. Burger was not tasting right. Service prompt and friendly. Maybe another time. read more

Not packed at all which was a plus for us but we also had doubts because of this....we were wrong. Service was great. Ordered the "Vermonter Hot Toddy" (whiskey, maple syrup and lemon juice)...wow, really good! We decided to share an order of the Buffalo Chicken Tots and the Fried Chicken Sandwich, both very good, however I would've asked for less ranch sauce on the tots as most of the bottom was a bit soggy in the sauce, still good though. The Fried Chicken sandwich was good as well, little kick to it which we liked. Nice place to hang out and grab some drinks and food after a day of exploring. Definitely recommend! read more

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Fantastic front to back. Friendly engaging staff. Great Menu, excellent quality... food and beverage. Local beer and booze selections. Fast ticket times, great energy. Outdoor covered seating. This place is staffed well and run.well. They just "Get It" and carry it out to a T. They have the best roster I've seen front to back in a long time, you will be impressed read more

We had dinner on Monday night. I can't say enough good things about this place. They're famous for their tater tots, which, topped with pulled pork, are to die for! The Brussels sprouts are cooked to perfection. Also tasted the smash burger and their tacos and they were all perfection. The vibe was just electric. It was crowded - good for them - but we could also hear each other. Our server was terrific (I think his name was Adam W. ) and explained that service might be a bit slow due to the influx of "eclipse" customers (like us) and yet, they delivered. Everything was served at the same time and this place will be one of the reasons I'll gladly return to Stowe. read more

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Great place to eat. Nice place on the inside, not too big, not too small. Good was good and came out quick, my party had two burgers and Carne Asada tacos. Burger was 7.5/10, tacos were 8/10. Tater tots 11/10. Service was friendly and helpful, clean bathrooms and open parking lot. Would recommend if in the area. read more

Backyard - Carne Asada Tacos - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

We enjoyed our dinner at the Backyard this evening. Service was excellent with multiple servers and the bartender checking in on us throughout. The food came out within 10-15 minutes of ordering and tasted great. The drink selection of local brews was lengthy and appreciated as out-of-towners looking to support local. Great if you are looking for a pub vibe and maybe some sports while eating. read more

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First, let me say some good things about Backyard: Nice, big long bar with TVs with ESPN (I do love that). Lots of beer for the beer drinkers. Full Bar (my two spicy margs were meh). Everyone I interacted with who was working there was very nice, friendly, attentive. That being said: the guy behind the bar who was my "primary server" took a break at one point. Apparently it was a "smoke break." Because when he came back he REEKED of cigarettes, like from across the bar. Gross. Not okay. This isn't actually the 70s... Ever go out and eat something that was so bad it makes you angry? Like you're still angry about it days later?? May I introduce you to the so-called "Nachos" served at Backyard. I cannot remember a time I ever encountered something so bad in a restaurant that I not only didn't eat it, I told the staff how bad it was. That happened with the "Nachos" at Backyard. And we should be clear that they weren't executed incorrectly. What they served was precisely what they sell as "Nachos" at Backyard: a base of tortilla chips topped with lettuce, a small amount of basically flavorless pico de Gallo (it didn't occur to me that restaurants are out there serving premade/scooped out of a jar pico #eyeroll), jalapeños they claim to be pickling in house (honestly? I think all they have out back is a freezer, a deep fryer and a prep unit...but they could have taken a jar of jalapeños and added some beer, coulda happened) and what they claim is a "cheese sauce" and sour cream. The "cheese sauce/sour cream" is really what tasted like some sort of Ranch Dressing. With the same consistency and temperature you would expect from a squirt bottle of Ranch taken directly out of the fridge. Get that? The entire thing was not even "room temp." It was FREEZING. Nothing hot. No melted cheese. They doused chips, lettuce, some crappy pico and jalapeños in freezing cold salad dressing. Horrendously awful. Someone should be in prison for the affront to Nachos that is being perpetrated on the daily at Backyard. So. Bad. Also though? NOT NACHOS. Salad on top of tortilla chips is NOT NACHOS. So Bad I'm still angry about the damn things. And that's partly because I LOVE nachos. All sorts of nachos and I was excited for nachos. I then ordered the "Tachos." And yes, I know, I'm the idiot here. Because this was the same, exact thing, only even less toppings. But the base this time was Tater Tots. So at least something was warm? Genius idea: Tater Tot Nachos. ABYSMAL execution. 2.5 out of 5. I tried the Deep Fried Black Bean Ravioli app. Acceptable bar food/app: frozen ravioli that they threw in a fryer and topped with the premade tasteless pico. 3 out of 5. I got a Caesar Salad. It was fine. Sadly, by this time my spirit was broken and I couldn't even bring myself to finish a salad. Which basically has never happened in my life. 3.5 out of 5. But I was DEFINITELY going to review Backyard! So I ordered the beer battered fish tacos to give them a shot at a main course. And these were the best item I tried. You get 3, so portions are generous. But again, these were pre frozen fish filets fried to order. Which could definitely be good. These are solidly mediocre. Because no one here is really even trying with the food. Presumably the beer is good. And if you were good and drunk you probably just don't care how seriously mediocre all the food is. The food at Backyard is Fast Food in a rest stop on the thruway, late at night on a holiday weekend quality. Never. Again. read more

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We are visiting Stowe and during the rainy weather my husband went out to pickup some takeout. The staff was super friendly and fast. We ordered: the Caesar salad, Carne Asada tacos, the Local Burger, and the popcorn chicken. Caesar Salad: pretty good, just a little too much dressing, but still very tasty. The Local Burger: Good and the sweet potato fries that came with were even better. The Popcorn Chicken: felt a bit undercooked, but had good flavor. The Carne Asada Tacos: these definitely do not travel well. The sauce on the meat made them pretty soggy. The meat was pretty bland, more salt or seasoning of the mean would've helped a lot. The five star review goes to how friendly and fast the staff were. read more

Synopsis: The food is great. The drinks are better. The staff is the best. Full review: My wife and I ended up here twice during our romantic weekend getaway. When we rolled into town I wanted to watch the football game before checking into our B&B. The place we are staying recommended 3 places. We went to the one out of the 3 that my wife likes the most. But there was at least an hour wait, the bar was full, and the staff didn't seem very accommodating. To be fair, they appeared overwhelmed, given the lack of finding decent help, it is understandable. Across the street was third place on the recommendations list, Backyard. The parking lot is a little bit off of the main street and seems a little sketchy. Do not let that deter you. There was a wait for a table here too, but we were able to score a couple of seats at the bar. They have a nice, lengthy bar, so it is not difficult to snag a couple of seats. The bar was where it was at. We were wearing our Patriots attire and they put the game on the TV in front of us without us asking. Our bartender/server, Mikaela(sp?), was outstanding. My wife ordered one of the drink specials, a pumpkin spice espresso martini. The amount of care Mikaela used was commendable. Shaking up the drink to make a nice froth and working the microplane to get a generous amount of nutmeg on top of the froth. It wasn't just for our benefit. We saw her make these for a number of other patrons and she used the same amount of vigor and attention to detail. For food we ordered duck wontons, buffalo popcorn chicken, and tots. It all came out fast and fresh. The duck wontons were tasty . Creamy, nice duck flavor. Can't go wrong with tots. Hot, fresh, and delicious. The star of the show was the popcorn chicken. Super fresh, it seemed like they were marinated in buttermilk before being coated and fried. The buffalo sauce and blue cheese was on the side, so you had total control over how much you wanted on each bite. I had several just plain they were so good on their own. They have a great variety of beer on tap, plus a good selection of canned beer/local cider. The specialty cocktails we tried were fantastic. We saw several margaritas going out. Apparently, they make their own sour mix. Mulled cider behind the bar smelled heavenly. Jake, was managing the whole operation. Running around like crazy making sure everyone had what they needed. But not too busy to take time out speak with the customers. For us, the bar where it is at. That is where the action is. All of the servers cater to whatever you need. The other customers are all courteous and friendly at the bar. The experience makes you feel like a local. The staff are all nice, hard working, genuine people. Skip the wait and just go here if you are in town. read more

Needed to eat with our pup during a tropical storm and found this gem! Covered patio, delicious food especially the "local burger." Great service good location and fabulous ambience for a family + dog. read more

Had the cuban panini and duck wontons, both were very tasty. Quick, friendly service. It was a good meal after a day of skiing. Good selection of beer too. Would definitely return again. read more

Friendly service, and the chicken tacos were excellent! You get three pretty good size tacos. I only ate two! Sort of hidden behind other buildings, so make sure you pull in all the way to the back of the lot. read more

Backyard - Chicken tacos - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Awesome little spot hidden back from the road. Solid menu of casual fare done well, and surprisingly above average cocktails! The spicy marg was great. Service was friendly, but kitchen was a little slow considering it wasn't busy read more

Easily the best Tots in Stowe Vermont. I ordered the Buffalo chicken tots and they were elite!! When you have that carb craving after skiing this is the spot to hit for sure. They probably offer 10 different styles of Tater Tot baskets for all types of experiences. read more

Backyard - Buffalo Chicken Tots - Bars Near Me - Stowe, Vermont