There is new owners and it does NOT live up to the hype. I went here for 5+ years pre-COVID and now it is very blah.

We had a smallish group at this place and the server would not split up checks individually. I attribute that to laziness and not wanting to make any effort. He did not realize he would get bigger tips if it's split up, He had an attitude as well. They also double charged my friend who paid the bill, I'll take my business elsewhere moving forward. Update the owner reached out to my friend and resolved the double charge! Very cool! read more

Walked here for dinner on a recommendation while we were babysitting. The weather was nice so all of the outdoor seating was taken so we ended up sitting just the other side if the wall that divided the restaurant area from the bar. Being on a bit of a street taco thing lately I went with the street tacos. Nothing overly exciting and a little bit dry. The children's menu was also a little too sophisticated for a two year old (and meals are not generally altered for him) They didn't have anything that wasn't too spicy for the little guy so he didn't really like anything on his plate. We ended up picking things apart on all of our plates and playing the bite count game to get him to enough to eat. I might go back if I was with just adults but not a place I would go back to with a toddler read more

The Yard Cafe - Signage - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been here several times and we usually have a great time. This time I brought my work team of 18, and the service was a bit frustrating - I would ask for another drink and it would be taken to someone else who ordered the same drink, 3 different times. We also got food we didn't order, but in the chaos it just set down and I'm sure we were charged for it all. Most of the food got good reviews. My chicken and waffles wasn't great (dry chicken), but my black orchid drinks were delicious! I'll probably come back, but not with as many people. read more

Food is always great here, but the service last night was terrible. We think two servers kind of split the table and assumed each other had brought our drinks, an app, and mains. Had to ask for everything more than once. Got one apology for the app, but after everything, was expecting maybe the app to be comped or a drink. Still full price. And for $120 for two drinks each, chips and guac, and a few tacos, I'm expecting exceptional service. Hate to tip less than 20%, but my goodness. I get that things get busy, people are new, but every other table was being served in a timely fashion. Posting mostly to make the restaurant aware to train their staff better. read more

The Yard Cafe has a really nice outdoor seating area with picnic tables and counter seating. The drink list was good but the food and service were just okay. The tacos were alright but nothing incredible. The shrimp one honestly didn't really even taste like shrimp, which was confusing. I almost couldn't tell the difference between the shrimp taco and the fish taco. I ended up paying almost $30 for two really small tacos and one beer, and our server forgot about us for a long time (at least 30 minutes) after we asked for a few more minutes to look over the menu. I'd go back for a drink but not for food. read more

The Yard Cafe - Shrimp and Fish Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great menu, great outdoor space, great drinks, great vibe. The Yard Cafe is a neighborhood gem!

Had a great experience here with a group of friends for lunch. Enjoyed chips and guac/salsa to start, craft beers, and an assortment of entrees including quesadillas and tacos. Everything came to the table in a reasonable amount of time. I got the adobada quesadilla which was flavorful and succulent, and priced fairly for the portion size. Everyone else loved their food as well. BUT the real thing that made this place stand out? The waitress offered to split the chips and guac across 5 bills. On the receipt it literally said "0.2 chips & guac". Either technology has come a long way or other waitstaff have been lying for years that they can't split items this much. read more

Worst Queso ever, literally a ball of rubber with stale chips. Service was slow but that could be staffing.

TL;DR: Yard, your service is sinking rapidly. Be better. I love the Yard. I have lived in Greenwood for 4 years and this is an anchor to our community. However, something has changed: the service. I went in on my own for a snack and a drink and felt like a bother to the staff. I was not offered water or given a menu. When I did order food from memory, the waiter brought it over so sloppily that the salsa spilled all over the plate and table. No napkins and he left the pile of beer menus and coasters haphazardly on my table. Also, the music was so loud and depressing it bore a hole through my brain. Yard: you are amazing but man, what is this? Come on. Greenwood, we can do better. read more

The Yard Cafe - WTF: The server threw my food on the table so hard it threw up all over the place. - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here with my 11 month old and wife and had a horrendous experience. For starters, the waitress was incredibly rude. When I asked her if they had high chairs she sad no and laughed at me. She then took our order after 35 minutes of being seated and us having to remind her several times. She reconfirmed our order after an hour, saying that she'd put the food order in at that point. Before our food was brought out, the waitress asked if it was okay that she mixed up our order with another table's order. She also made it evident that if we said we wanted our original order (not the incorrect order), she would be unhappy. Other patrons who arrived well after us, ordered, ate, and paid before we even got our food. We also asked for extra salsa and guacamole, which was delivered after our meal was done. We were charged for said salsa and guacamole. TLDR: I will never dine here again read more

This is the spot! Prefunk, large parties, hang out before going out! Hey beers and bullshit! If your looking to watch the Seahawks game (nothing else) this is the spot! Now your wondering why I said ONLY Seahawks because the female behind the bar ripped my head off when I asked to put on the game that needed to win in order for the Seahawks to advance but she said NOPE not changing it and it's all the way over there on that TV! Was she moving me? NOPE so that wasn't going to happen! We had another encounter with a women who smashed one of our friends drink on the table Because she didn't know what he ordered when she said another one and then put it in! It ended up being the wrong drink. She got pissed bc he didn't remember the name, biotch we don't have the names memorized like you, it's your job to know, not ours! I know I'm being mean, but she was out right, NOT OK! I think me and my friend have a target on our back and they will never leave it down when we asked to watch the panthers game! Hahhaha Anywaysss it's not about that or them, they hire bad people or the people have bad attitudes. The food is pretty good, the beer selection is great and for a long day of shopping and hanging out downtown this is the spot to be. it's blocks from out home so we come here a lot! Stop on it, call to make reservations if you can! read more

Stopped in on a Sunday for a few drinks and some lunch. The watermelon margarita was one of the best I've ever had. We tried just about every taco, as well as the chicken sandwich. All were amazing. We ordered the chips and salsa. Chips were fantastic but I felt the amount of salsa you get is way too small for what they charge. Bowls are too small to dip into. Other than that, we had no complaints. Service was excellent. Food came out fast. We will definitely go here again read more

Excellent food and beer. Large variety of specialty ale read more

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Come for the outdoor picnic tables and tap selection, including seasonal ciders and ginger/root beer. I do love root beer on tap. But, don't expect great food. They used to serve delicious tacos and queso - oh, the queso! Alas, those days are nothing but memories now. We've entered the guac visibly scooped from a tub era. Sad times, indeed. read more

Food was good, seemed like standard mexican fare to me, though. We sat outside, about 6pm on a Saturday and wasn't too busy. I ordered 4 tacos, the tacos were good, not great but not awful. They were much spicier than I had anticipated and a little too spicy for my enjoyment, personally. We also ordered chips and guac, I think the portion of chips is tiny, especially if you're sharing between more than 2 people (which you usually are, you hardly ever order those for yourself, right?). Nothing big to complain about at this restaurant but there was also nothing that made it stand out. I'd go back if someone in my party was dying to go here but I wouldn't suggest it over other eateries. read more

The Yard Cafe - Carnitas on left, shrimp on bottom and the other two are steak and adobado - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I really dig this place! It has a nice albeit small patio area with communal picnic style tables. There is also a high seat bar area overlooking the patio if you don't want to be in full sun.nThey allow dogs so bring your pooch in so I can pet it! They have a really nice rotating selection of beer...seriously some really great choices that you won't see most places. I haven't had a ton of food there because I always go for the chips and quac and the tacos, all of which are really solid! This is just really a super solid place, not anything I can bitch about at all! One of my new regular places! read more

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Awful service. It took a good 15 minutes for us to even get anyone to come to us, even though they clearly saw us. Doesn't feel good to be ignored. But their beer is delicious so it promotes them to 2 stars. read more

Hey All! Looking for a great burger in a great casual and quaint atmosphere?! Look no further. You've found it at The Yard! After a long day of being around the city and doing the whole shopping thing, my wife and I had the hankerings for a tasty burger and fries. We had driven past the Yard a number of times and decided to give it a shot. They have quite the tasty sounding selection across their menu (tacos, salads, sandwiches, and even brunch options) but we came for a burger....and a burger is what we had. The Yard Burger is all that it's cracked up to be. It's a 1/3 pound patty w/ pico de gallo, Cardini aioli, and butter lettuce on a poppyseed Kaiser roll. Add some cheese on the top and you've got yourself a mouthful of yum! They've got a full bar and some great sounding craft beers on tap. We had an event later that night that required us to not have alcohol on our breath, so we stuck to pop; but next time we go there (and yes, there will be a next time) we'll sample some of the barley and hops cocktails! I'd also like to try out the tacos and/or brunch items some day. They looked good as plate were coming and going from the kitchen. The atmosphere is pretty cool too. Seating at the bar, tables throughout, and a big outdoor seating area too. Lots of choices. Try 'em out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Great ambiance, service was nothing to complain about, but I was pretty disappointed with the food. We got a veggie quesadilla, fish tacos, and the quinoa bowl with cod, and every dish seemed to lack flavor. Needed seasoning, salt, salsa, and more variety in texture. First, the quesadilla was hard to eat because everything just squished out of it as you bite in. I couldn't even tell what was inside because it all just kind of blended together. There was no distinct flavor (or flavors), and I'm not even convinced there was cheese inside. I think it was just beans...? Honestly I couldn't tell. It was just kinda weird tasting, like when you eat something and don't know what it is. Next, the fish tacos were OK, but seriously lacking in flavor. No sauce or flavorful salsa. Just bland fish with cabbage and a little pico. I requested salsa, which came in a tiny little container that was filled about 2 mm (I'm serious) because it was apparently very spicy. I poured the whole 2mm on my taco and it was only mildly spicy, and also pretty flavorless. Hm... didn't want to wait for another 2mm serving and let the tacos get cold, so I just ate it as is. Meh. Then the quinoa bowl.... what a bummer. A bunch of random things just thrown into a bowl. No complementary flavors or textures. The beans were super cold and undercooked, almost like they came straight from the can, rinsed, then thrown into the bowl. I'm serious. I think the bowl, with the fish for (+$8) came to like $24 or something. What a joke.... This bowl needed guac, salsa, maybe some sour cream, ANYthing to give it some flavor and enjoyable texture. It was just so random and thrown together.... extremely disappointing, especially for the high price tag. One thing I will say, however, is the house marg was absolutely delicious!!! I could order those all day long. So, overall, the service was good, our waiter was nice and (for the most part) attentive, the margaritas were bomb, but the food was a huge disappointment. I really wanted to like this place since it's so cute and the vibe is fun. But the food, especially for the price, was seriously a joke. I don't think I'll be back. :( read more

Food is pub food good (not super imaginative but decent). Outdoor tables are nice (set back from the street and surrounded by a bit of greenery) but we like the booths on the lower level. All the staff are super friendly but Jade is our absolute favorite. read more

So expensive for what it is. Quite tasty but not for the inflated price. $15 basic margarita. And up from there.

Cool vibe, friendly folks, great music (90s hip hop today)! The food is pretty basic but decent, but the prices are outrageous. $8 for a "tulip" of cider? That's like 8 ounces, if that. So I got two "tulips" of cider and a quesadilla, and after the tip it was $40. Yeeeaaaahhhhh.... Granted I live in South Seattle, and things are still pretty cheap down here (for now), but daaaaannnggggg. I don't think I'd ever go to this place if I didn't have friends that wanted me to meet them there. WAY too expensive for what you get, and spare me the "everything's expensive in Seattle" crap, because it's insane to pay that much for a modest lunch and a couple (tiny) drinks, even to Seattle standards. read more

Came here for the first time with a friend and his friends. And wasn't really sure what exactly to expect but I actually really liked it. The food was great .. I had the chicken quesadilla from the bites menu ... But that thing was huge and I couldn't finish it so I wouldn't really consider it just a bite. That's definitely dinner materiel. Moving on got a margarita which was yum. The entire place is dimly lighted but that's all part of the ambiance. Great place to have a good night and start off your night. read more

Went for happy hour and it was a nice, casual spot with pretty good drinks and food. Nothing fancy, but a solid spot for some quick eats and a good drink. Enjoyed the outdoor patio, bartender was friendly. read more

Great beer, selection, chips, and did I mention... BACON WRAPPED CHEVRE AND QUESO FRESCA STUFFED JALEPENOS. So pretty much that's all that needs to be said, because if you're at all like me, you've already grabbed your keys and headed out the door. The end. read more

The Yard Cafe - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The food here is really amazing and the ambiance is great for drinks and a meal. Everyone that served us was also super friendly.

I'm pretty confused about the lower reviews on this one. The ambiance is killer; during the (very short) summer, their outdoor patio is the place to be. In the winter, they've got you covered with cozy wood tables on the inside. The food is killer. The chips are super crispy and homemade. The adobada torta is a must try--the bread is soft, the adobada sweet and spicy, topped with bean spread and guacamole. Delicious. Plus, the margaritas are boozy and not too cavity-inducing; just how I like 'em! I've never had an issue with service. It's not over the top, but I always have a full beverage and feel well taken care of. read more

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Last night was the 4th time eating at The Yard and it never disappoints. It was Friday night last night which at 9pm they only allow 21 and over so everyone ordered drinks with their food and music played throughout the cafe. Surprisingly there is a great amount of food selections from Tacos, Tortas, Tostadas, Empanadas, and more. My Steak Sandwhjch last night was delicious and my girlfriends Adobada tacos were tasty. I highly recommend this place for a place to go on a date on the weekend, or happy hour during the week, or a large group get together. read more

The Yard Cafe - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The Yard is one of my favorite places to gather, drink and have some laid-back eats with friends in Seattle in the summer. Its name pays hommage to the vibe: with a unique indoor/outdoor bar area, blooming arbor trellis, picnic tables and children and dogs alike running around, it's like sitting in your neighbor's backyard. The highlights of the menu are the many rotating microbrews and ciders, as well as a few standard cocktails. The food is nothing special (burgers, tacos, salads) but it's well-executed and they offer all the good spicey sauces that pair well with beer. On warm summer nights after 7 this place gets busy, so if you bring all your friends and their kids then come early. read more

The Yard Cafe - Unique indoor/outdoor space - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I take myself out once a month. I spend the morning down the street at lady well's vitality spa then saunter over to the yard for my post soak lunch/ margarita. I love the open air seating (overhead heaters if it is chilly), the service is always on point and the food is fantastic. I always get the same thing for lunch- the ensalada quesadilla. Yum! Late nights, the bf and I come for drink specials and their $5 food menu (after 10). He is hard to impress but he loves the taco selection ;) I also bring my friends and especially people from out of town. Great neighborhood spot. read more

The Yard Cafe - Ensalada quesadilla and house margarita. - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love everything about this place, ambiance, food and service. Can't wait to go back in the Spring!

Came here with my roommate for dinner on a weeknight. Such a great spot! We sat outside and the atmosphere was amazing. She ordered the steak salad and it was a really good amount of food and tasted great. I ordered a fish taco and a carnitas tacos. The tacos were beyond good. We each got the house margarita and really liked them. Overall, the atmosphere, food and drinks were great and I cannot wait to go back! Tip: they have happy hour from 4-7 and 9-12 :) read more

The Yard Cafe - Steak salad, two tacos and guacamole and chips! - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great food! The homemade tortilla chips are great, and everything is flavorful. Even the chicken sandwich was noteworthy. Quesadilla was full of yummy veggies. Beautiful outdoor patio that feels like a little green sanctuary. Not the longest beer list, but great selections. Friendly service. It's a seat yourself place, outdoor seating are shared picnic tables. 4 instead of 5 stars because of fruit flies and food on the floor. read more

The Yard Cafe - Veggie quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Love the fish tacos - note, pricing is for ONE taco (and about $3.50). The traditional quesadillas are [usually] good, although the second time I came they were a little lacking on "stuffing" (rajas and cheese) which was a bummer. Beer choices are really good (huge range - and the servers will bring you something close to what you "like"), and the wine choices were also not too shabby. I only wish the traditional quesadillas were consistent, the first time I had them they were ooey and gooey and full of the good-stuff, second time just almost empty and greasy. Drag. I was hoping for more ooey gooey. read more

I'm done with this place. The food is good in my opinion but the service I've received, from multiple employees there, is been the worst i can think of in the Puget Sound area. I've come to pick up orders and been completely ignored at the pickup area and the latest is a patronizing voice mail i received about an order i made but didn't pick up. I thought i was ordering for delivery, which i have done before, but apparently it was for pickup. The call/voicemail came over 2 hours later. The poor service is pervasive enough that it must be a management issue. So i don't recommend this place unless there's a change in management. read more

Got here at 630 with half our party. Waitress comes to our table and asks, "2?" I reply, "4" and she says "cool" and walks away. Does not bring us waters until the rest of the party arrives 15 minutes later. She actually doesn't check in on us at all. Our waters are lukewarm and half full.. she takes our order and we order both drinks and food at the same time. She brings our drinks, but we end up waiting for 30 minutes with no checking in, and our food just does not come. I ask her, "can we get our checks with our food when it comes?" She says, "Sure" and another 10 minutes goes by. I flag her down again and say, "we have to leave in 10 minutes. Can we also get boxes with our food?" She again says "sure" and does not return. After the 10 minutes pass, we STILLLLL did not get our food. She was mad we also didn't want to pay. Uh. Pay for what.... We never got our food. Best we did was pay for the drinks and left. Worst. Service. Of. All. Time. read more

The service is awful! Waited 15 minutes for someone to seat us, because the signs said please wait to be seated, only to be told it's open seating. Finally got a table and the server was rude. Took 30 minutes to receive our drinks, even though the table next to us received multiple rounds. The drinks came after our food, which was ice cold due to sitting in the window forever. Only thing that came quick was our bill, even though we had to ask for it. read more

Twas Sunday and I was on the prowl for good food. After extensive mental preparation, I hopped on the bus from Capitol Hill to Greenlake to finally experience Mr. Gyros. No cigar, the joint is closed on Sunday. Bleary eyed and dazed, I wandered down the street and found myself at The Yard Café. It was a sunny day, which made the patio prime seating. I decided to sit inside, near the bar and the kitchen. The waitress came quickly, dropped off water and a menu and performed some handoff to the bartender. He came by, took my order, and put down some Tapatio hot sauce. The bartender was super attentive and friendly. My order came as the Seahawks took possession. A Bolillo roll with eggs, bacon, and cheese. The football flies. An absolutely perfect combo. Fluffy eggs, soft bread, crispy bacon. Into the receptive hands of Baldwin. This, men and gentlewomen, is the entree I could eat every day. Touchdown! The other stuff that came with the entree? Meh, small potatoes. But overall, a fantastic place to grab food, watch the game, and experience the roller coaster of emotions with patrons and staff alike. read more

The Yard Cafe - Edible football. Bolillo roll with eggs, bacon, and cheese. Potatoes and fruit on the side. - Tacos Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Well... I forgot to take pictures as usual. Imagine a wooden atmosphere with sports on in the background and a semi-new age presentation. The food is ok. The chips and salsa are horrible. The chips taste like the homemade, dry, chip of the century--hello oil! The salsa is a three-fer with a verde, red, and pico selection. The pico is like any other pico, the red tastes like paper and hand sanitizer, the verde is pretty good. I got the Camarones a la macha. It was presented with the shrimp and the sauce(which tasted like mayo) and some cabbage on a big lettuce leaf. The corn tortillas were ok.. pretty hard and didn't curl right--rather crunchy. My friends got the quesadillas, they would have liked more shrimp and more spice. Overall, we had a good time because the atmosphere is pretty good and the service is quite good. read more