First experience. Went in early May. Weather was nice. Fenced in yard seating. Bar had a roof covering, and the seating area was open to the sky. Spacious but not as much as some other places in the area. I was thinking that it would have a park/picnic vibe which is not quite accurate. We met friends from out of town on a Saturday afternoon and after sitting down and taking it in, decided to just have drinks and go elsewhere for dinner. The menu had a variety of drinks, including wine, beer, cocktail and mocktail options. Appetizers and main course are a bit more than burgers, hotdogs and bbq, it's like a cookout with flair and the options definitely had an urban hipster vibe. I can't comment on food freshness, quality or flavor since I didn't try any food. I had a cocktail and it was good. Not far from the bar, little kids were playing. They seem to be catering to parents of both, little people and fur babies. There were a couple pups. Mixing drinking adults in a pet friendly/kid play area was a new concept to me. There was a little football being tossed around and quite near the table. Our server seemed a little stressed/annoyed, possibly because we weren't sure about staying and possibly because of the little football being tossed around. No complaints really. Now I know what to expect. It's a great option for the target clientele, if not too full or busy. Just like at a park, you want to keep a sharp eye on your little ones as they play. Wish I'd had a similar type of place when mine were little that I could've met my single friends at. Easy to meet other parents too, I suppose. Imagine a fancy backyard cookout without the worry of cleaning up afterwards. read more

The place is a dream on a nice day. Lots for kids to do, lots of drink and food options. Outside seating only I think. The service wasn't amazing, but it was a really busy day and it looked like they were pretty short staffed so not concerned about that - they were very friendly! Will go back for sure. read more

Came in during dinner hours and the place had a steady crowd. Service was efficient, and food came out at a good pace. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. Overall, a smooth and enjoyable experience. read more

This is a really fun concept, just like the name suggests. It truly feels like hanging out in a backyard. The entire space is outdoors, with picnic tables, beautiful oak trees, and plenty of room to play on faux grass. We were especially excited for the swing for our kids, but unfortunately the swing was down during our visit. That said, there were still plenty of activities to keep them entertained, including life-size Connect 4, giant Jenga, ping pong, and cornhole. There was also a great DJ, which added to the overall lively atmosphere. The food was another highlight. They serve classic All-American favorites, the kind of dishes you'd typically grill in your own backyard, but elevated and even more delicious. Portions are generous, and everything tasted fresh. The wings were some of the best I've had, my husband really enjoyed his burger and fries, and my aunt loved the fish tacos. They also offer a kids' menu. Our son was a big fan of his burger. The biggest downside was the bugs. There were quite a few wasps and even some poisonous caterpillars (tussock moths) around. I understand the outdoor, "yard" concept, especially in Florida, but it would be great to see some added pest control measures. A few fans around the seating areas would also make a big difference. Overall, it's a super cute and unique spot. We'd definitely consider coming back, especially in the evening. read more

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A great time was had! Despite coming in during a rainy evening, the seating allowed us to stay comfortable and dry. Service was friendly and fast! Everything was out in 5-10 minutes. The food and drinks were good, not great. The cocktails were fairly weak but they tasted good, not too sweet. Overall, the space is what truly shines! It's very family friendly with a fenced in area for pets and kids. After dark there's live music that isn't too loud where you cannot have a conversation. The tire swing was of course a highlight! read more

The Yardery - Tire swing - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Back again! This is the sweetest stop halfway between Daytona and Orlando for meeting local friends. We just love the outdoor vibe while the kids play on the tire swing and make new friends. The food never disappoints, the service is quick, and the drinks are ice cold! We will visit again in a few weeks when they host a hole for the Sanford mini masters. The only downfall would be that for some reason the poisonous caterpillars attack once a year around this time - my daughter got stung when one fell from the tree, but that won't stop us from visiting again soon! read more

The Yardery - Yardery Burger and cucumber salad - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Let me just say this: if you haven't been to The Yardary, you're missing out on one of Sanford's finest "sit back, relax, and eat like you're not counting calories today" establishments. First off, the chicken wings? Ridiculous. Stupid good. The kind of wings that make you question every bad wing you've ever ordered in your life. They're crispy, juicy, and so flavorful you start looking around to make sure nobody's watching you lick your fingers like a weirdo. Zero shame here. The burger? Amazing. It's got that "somebody in the back actually cares" kind of flavor. You bite into it and immediately understand why people who planned to "just grab a drink" end up staying for two hours. And the pulled pork... listen... if this stuff were any more tender, it would come with a warning label. You don't chew it -- it just dissolves like it's trying to make peace with your soul. Now for the vibe: Great for kids, which means you can actually sit down, eat, and pretend you're watching the game while your child is running around burning off enough energy to power a small city. Everybody wins. And speaking of games -- this place is perfect for watching one. Great atmosphere, great crowd, and enough TVs that you don't have to awkwardly crane your neck like you're watching a UFO. Overall, The Yardary is one of those places where you can bring the kids, eat like a king, watch the game, and leave completely satisfied. If you see me there, don't judge me for having wings, a burger, and pulled pork all at once. I'm doing research. read more

I came here a bit after lunch so my kiddo can enjoy some outside fun and games while waiting for our food. It's a nice open yard concept so children can go at it for a bit while parents can relax a bit if they want. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich it was on Texas toast. The toast was a bit soggy from all the sauce they added so I kindly asked for another toast. The sauce that's added is not hot at all but instead carries a bit sweet nice tang. I got the bbq beans as my side and it was meh - not horrible but have had better. The chicken was perfectly crisp and breaded and had a good season flavor. My son got the Mac and cheese I wasn't a fan and portion was huge. My sweet tea was to sweet so I added some lemon and water to try to fix it myself not a big deal I understand this is by preference. I cant say I am keen on returning but I see how it can be a spot of any locals in the area. read more

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What an awesome place! Perfect outdoor area to hang out, play games, let the kids run around while you enjoy bites and beverages! We happened upon it during one of the festivals and we will definitely go back. The two server/bartenders we had were very helpful and kind! read more

The Yardery - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

We were recommended by a friend to check this place out since we're always in the Downtown Sanford area. I'll be honest - we've been down this road so many times that we didn't know this place existed. We parked across the street, walked right in and sat on the grassy area. Our server was Todd and he was so welcoming. Made sure we had our beers in a timely manner. We got the hazy IPAs, with the wings, pork sliders and coleslaw. The flavor of the wings were delicious, the pork sliders were juicy and coleslaw was cold and crisp. Wings are a bit on the smaller size but it did fall the bone. Live music started to come out so that made us stay longer with a couple of more beers. Downside -- yes there's a lot of kids running around, but it is a "family establishment." Bill was $80 + tip. We'd come back but maybe earlier in the day when it's less crowded with less kids. Thanks Todd for a wonderful experience! I hope next time yall have the ribs! read more

The Yardery - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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This was such a great surprise coming right from the Sanford Airport. We were starving after a long day of flying. I looked on Yelp for suggestions near by. We found Yardery! It's less than 5 miles away from the airport and the food was great! What I wasn't expecting was it's all outside! With that said, they have fans everywhere for the hot day including a covered sitting area. They also have ping pong tables, corn hole and a play area for kids. The service was great as well. We tried their Yardery smash burger and fries. Sooo good! We will definitely come back. read more

This is an update after a very disappointing experience I ordered the Back Yard Wings & Sweet Potato tots. I got a heads up that the toys would be sweet potato Fries. I was good with that but I got a pathetic amount of fries for $7. Ridiculously small & did not get the 10 wings. I pointed it out to the server and told they were not responsible for the plating or serving size. They just lost a customer & rating from me. I moved this up to a 2 star for responding to my complaints & brought me more wings. This was still a very disappointing experience. read more

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The Yardery is a fun place to gather with friends in downtown Sanford. You can enjoy delicious food, tasty drinks, fun games, and sports on tv during season. Our group ordered a variety of dishes but standouts were the hot honey chicken, margarita flatbread, wings, and green beans. Yum! The service was good and the atmosphere was great. It's a fun place for people of all ages. read more

Delicious and a fun environment! I had the pulled pork sandwich and my family had the smashburger. They said best burger! Definitely will be back. Our server was awesome too. Wish I remembered his name! read more

We hosted our company's Scorpio Partner Appreciation Party at The Yardery yesterday with about 100 guests and the experience was excellent from start to finish. The staff was great, the food was really good, and the ambiance was perfect for our event. Their team was incredibly helpful throughout the planning and execution, making everything easy for us. They also provided a great selection for our buffet menu, which our guests really enjoyed. We would absolutely love to host another event here in the future. A special shoutout to Claudia, Suzanne, Todd, Nick, Sage, Payton, and Kelly, what a remarkable team! read more

What a cool place. Has great food and a wonderful outside area. Very kid friendly and dog friendly id say if well behaved. Had 2 corn hole lanes that stay in place and an artificial green flooring center so that made it nice for small kids to play. Parking could've challenging as they have a small lot. It is off side road so it's not in Sanford main downtown. Think it's known for smash burgers as one of their signatures and it was rather delicious and good sized. The shrimp appetizer was also a crowd favorite. read more

Came to the Yardery on a beautiful day for lunch. The place was pretty empty so service was great. Our server had great attitude and vibes. The food however was very mid. We ordered their smash burger and pulled pork flatbread. The burger came out first and then the flatbread, about 5 minutes later which was strange. That being said, the burger was good. That flatbread however was well below expectations. Barely any pork, barely any sauce and the pineapple tasted like it was from out of can. Other than that, solid experience overall. Will try some different food next time and try to check out the vibes at night. read more

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Food here is very good, the service is amazing everyone who works here is happy and all of them have worked here a long time and love it, easy to tell. Atmosphere is family friendly and just a great place bring the kids and the parents have a couple while the kids play. There needs to be 6 stars for the service and employees here. read more

Great first-time experience at The Yardery the night of the Sanford Christmas Parade. This is the perfect place to bring friends and family to catch a game while actually playing a few (cornhole, ping pong, etc.). Lovely servers take your order and are quick to offer suggestions, if you'd like. I went with the Yardery Burger (next time, it will be the fish tacos which were also recommended) and fries. The burger is a double smash burger with candied bacon, fried onion, and Yard Sauce - scrumptious! I don't think I waited more than 5 or so minutes for my food to come out - wow! Everything was great and, while I sat at the bar, it looked like everyone around me was having a great time. I definitely recommend this dining jewel just off Downtown Sanford - it's a few extra steps away from the hubbub of Downtown, but it will definitely be worth it. Yum! read more

The Yardery - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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We showed up on a busy Saturday afternoon with our soccer team of 16 kids plus families and had a blast! The food and drinks were delicious. The service was amazing and the atmosphere was perfect! read more

Called days in advance and let the staff know that about 20 people would be arriving around 10pm for drinks after my wedding (they close at 12) and the staff said that would be great and very easily accommodated and served. The evening when we arrived the staff appeared very upset pointing and standing with their arms crossed talking loudly and poorly about us. When asked to put on music they refused and while other people were being served food they refused to serve us when only 1 person was wanting an appetizer. Due to the horrible service and clear lack of wanting us there we left. As we left the staff started cheering and telling each other good job while high-fiving. Mind you this was my wedding night and as I said previously I had called ahead and been told this would be perfectly fine but that was not the reality we were met with. This was friday evening 4/24/2026. read more

We popped in this place for lunch one day, looking for something to fill an afternoon. It's self seating so we chose a bench shaded with an umbrella. The restaurant is entirely outdoors with lots of pockets of shade. Our server came out within less than a minute to take our order and was really sweet and friendly. While we waited our little girls ran around playing foosball, jenga, and swinging on the tire swing. The "yard" is turf grass, very clean. We loved that the atmosphere was sanctioned for kids who don't like to sit still at restaurants. It let us actually have a conversation! We got a couple of cocktails-- a rum runner for me and a mojito for my husband. He didn't like his drink; said it was watery. But my rum runner was stunning and delicious. So refreshing. A little steep at $12 though, imo. For lunch we split the shareable mac n cheese for the girls, a Cesar wrap and sweet potato fries for me, and a burger and fries for my husband. Everything was delicious. I got the wrap more because I knew it wouldn't feel gross on my stomach in the heat, and anticipated the standard over-dressed but somehow still dry wrap. But this was honestly delish. Warm chunks of grilled chicken and just the right amount of dressing. The sweet potato fries practically melted in my mouth. They were the star. Those 5 items were just under $100, which is sort of bonkers. I'll probably stick to happy hour food/drinks next time. Towards the middle of our meal a pre-teen baseball team descended on the place, which dampened the experience though that's no fault of the restaurant. They took over all the games and were real loud. We had to keep a sharp eye on our kids to make sure they didn't get hit with cornhole sacks. All in all, I can't wait to come back here with our friends with kids. It's a great spot for families to have fun without needing a babysitter. Minus 1/2 a star for the high prices and another 1/2 because we got lucky on a day with a breeze, but they could use some well placed fans to keep it bearable as the summer heats up. read more

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I will start by saying that I 100% recommend taking a trip to The Yardery. We've been primarily during the day but decided to leave a review after going in the evening. This is a great place in a great location. If you have young kids it's a great place to get a drink while they play with the other kids and yard toys. They have live music on some nights which is great too. The waiters we've had always deliver good service. I gave this place a 3 out of 5 for the following reasons. #1 being in Sandford their draft beer options could be better. And probably the biggest reason is the food is hit or miss depending on what you order and the day. The chicken Caesar wrap was good. The hot honey chicken sandwich is really not a sandwich it's just 2 chicken breast on soggy bread. My daughter had the kids corn dog one time completely burnt but the next time it was cooked great. read more

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Let me just start by saying that as my first time having the Yardery, I placed a to-go order for pick up. It was the Sunday before Memorial Day, and it was pouring rain when I went to get my food. The establishment is essentially all outdoor. But the setting was well put together and looks like it would be a hit for customers when it's nice out. Plenty of different games for kids/adults. The food was pretty good! I ordered the Baja fish tacos, and they were delicious!!! I got fries as my side and didn't even get to really eat them because the tacos were so filling. My husband got the pepperoni flatbread. While he didn't like the size of the pepperoni (he wished it was smaller and more what you see on traditional pizza)-- he said the sauce and cheese were outstanding & he would definitely order it again. He got the wings and said they were "okay". Overall, definitely looking forward to going back when I can stay for a meal vs just picking it up to go, and have my little ones enjoy the spot as well. read more

Good food and service. Can get crowded and parking can be tricky but overall enjoyed it.

The service and the food was good. The company I work for has been doing our Christmas party here for the last 3yrs; however, they double rang my tab and I called to try and get fixed and I was told a manager was going to call me back and never did. So I called the 2nd time and after I pretty much demanded to speak a manager Claudia (the manager) finally came to the phone I told me that I was going to get my money back but she couldn't do it right away (not apologetic at all or with a friendly tone at all). I told her they would be responsible if anything bounced from my account. She said "It will take 2 or 3 days for the money to go back into my account anyway " as simple as that. She said "I'll call you in 10min or text you!" I have waited for an hour and nothing. The situation was not handled very professionally. I really don't know if you should do our Christmas party here again. read more

The food and drinks were pretty expensive. Our kids had fun until a large group showed up and began playing football in a very small area. We spent the rest of our time guarding our drinks from spilling. They were very rude. No one could play any of the other games because they were running around playing catch at the football And management did not do anything. Probably will not go back. read more

What a cool place! I love that it is One Way in and One Way out so that you can feel safe being inside with children. I wish they were more shaded areas, but the place is pretty cool. They have a cool tire swing which seems very popular with the kids. Our waitress, I think her name was Nicole, she was super sweet! They had good beer, they had a yummy sesame noodle salad and my baby loved the tenders and fries! The restrooms were surprisingly nice and cool, and they were pretty clean. I had a yummy blueberry lemonade Mocktail, without the vodka and it was delicious. Will definitely be back here soon! read more

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A cool place in Sanford to get some food and drink. You can eat outside only but it is kid and dog friendly. Sometimes they have bands or comedy shows. Fun place to go. They also have yard games. read more

The food was amazing, the service and ambiance were great, outdoor seating and plenty of fans overhead to keep the area cool, and beautiful tree cover. read more

My husband, some friends and I visited the Yardery for the first time and we loved that the restaurant is outdoors but I was not expecting the place to be full of kids. I thought it was more like a bar and not a kids place. A lot of kids running around. Just be aware of that. We loved the food. We ordered 2 flatbreads Margherita and Bbq chicken. The bbq flatbread was one the best we've ever had. The Margherita flatbread was good but needed some red sauce. Our friends ordered The Yardery burger and Bbq ribs. They loved it as well. Service was great. read more

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The outdoor family vibes are definitely so comforting! A great atmosphere for little ones and those who are looking for a backyard feel. The food is decent. We got the Cajun fish tacos, their signature burger, and warm crab dip. I felt that the fish tacos needed more Cajun seasoning and the crab dip needed a tad more cream cheese in it, but overall a good experience! Staff were friendly and prompt. read more

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My first visit here and I met my friend for dinner. This place is so cute, because you feel like you are in someone's backyard. They have astroturf, probably much easier to maintain. There's a tire swing and huge Connect Four game along with other outside games to play. Kids and adults were playing these games. I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to order, so the super sweet server said I couldn't go wrong with either the flatbread or the brisket quesadilla. Which she said it was big. I thought that would be perfect for leftovers the next day. Sure enough she was right it was big! Plus I was able to choose my side, I ordered this with the sweet potato tater tots and had leftovers for lunch. Both the quesadilla and tots were cooked perfectly and were so delicious! I ordered a glass of wine, because it was Wine Down Wednesday. 1 glass/cup for $4! Not bad! My friend ordered the cauliflower steak. She said that tasty and I'll take her word. It looked good. I'll be back with more friends! read more

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Servers were great! The patio is family friendly. The flatbread was very good. It was a nice place to sit outside and listen to music on a Saturday evening. read more

Great garage style atmosphere, wife & I sat at the bar, bartender's/servers were absolutely great, wife had chicken tenders & I had the buffalo wings with station hot. Both Entree's were great, great selection of draft's & cocktails. Def will be back, fun atmosphere, plenty of big screens etc.... read more

Cool atmosphere. The concept is great esp when the weather isn't too hot. They have cornhole boards (bags at the bar, but they didn't have any) the tire swing was a hit for my niece and nephew! The service was pretty quick and effortless. The group I was with all enjoyed their food. I wasn't the biggest fan of the fish tacos I ordered (kind of too much coleslaw for my tastebuds). Overall I'd def go back and grab a dif dish. read more

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I felt the space was really cool. Great live music component, dog friendly and fun games. Felt like a great outdoor atmosphere for kids or to bring your dog. I ordered the hot honey chicken and wasn't too impressed. The crunch was really good but it's breast meat so was on the dry side. Also didn't feel like the sauce was too flavorful or "hot" but the twisted corn was good! And the ambiance and service were fantastic! read more

The Yardery - Hot Fried Chicken (Honey Hot Sauce) Twisted Corn - American Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I'll start with the restaurant itself. There was only 2-3 staff and one person in the kitchen. Because of this service and food coming out was a bit slow but our waitress was doing her best. The table was not cleaned off and there was a cup with liquid still in it sitting on the chair. It's a nice outdoor area just needs to be cleaned up a bit. The Nashville hot honey sandwich was good but could be better. The cornbread was horrendous and should never have been served like that it was the consistency of clay and burnt. The shareable Mac was in a cardboard container as if it were microwaved but it was still good. My significant other had the fries and short rib quesadilla. The fries were very good but the short rib quesadilla was mediocre at best. This food is ridiculously overpriced for what we received in my opinion. Don't know if I will go back but the brunch looks better so may go back to try brunch. read more

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I went the first time with my sister when we were out getting familiar with the area. This is a great place with good vibe and great food. The only thing that I didn't like so much were the many caterpillars dangling from the umbrellas and the tree. But I guess that's part of sitting outside read more

I was not a fan. The idea is great, there are games, a tire swing, ample seating. But between the endless mosquitoes, slow service, and food being way too expensive (we paid $15 for 3/4 of a corn cob), we probably won't be back. I ordered a spare rib quesadilla with zucchini (the veggies were oily, my tortilla was soggy). My boyfriend ordered a yardery burger which tasted pretty good, but his fries were very limp. We didn't order drinks, and with our two meals and app, we spent over $50. Definitely not worth it for the amount/quality of food we received. read more

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