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Backyard Desert Ridge - BackYard - Desert Ridge, Phoenix, AZ

BackYard - Desert Ridge

3.8
3.8
52 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Lively
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
Now Open at Desert Ridge Marketplace!

Meet your friends at Backyard, where the game is always on! Park it in front of one of our massive TVs or challenge your friends to a game of your own in our open-air playground. Dog-friendly (dog park opening soon!) and fun-driven, Backyard is comfortably familiar, while keeping things exciting on a daily basis! So grab your furry (and non-furry) friends and swing on in for a good time.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 585-5900
  • Website
    http://backyarddesertridge.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Contact us for information on Backyard catering your next event, office party, birthday, wedding or tailgate!
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to plan your next event with us? Book Now: https://backyarddesertridge.com/private-events/Uzra VoPhone: 480-766-8266Email: Uzra@eegaz.comDiane CorieriPhone: 602-620-3131Email: dcorieri@gmail.com
  • Location
    Suite 14 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
  • Area
    Desert Ridge
  • Cross Street
    Desert Ridge Marketplace on N. Tatum Blvd, right off AZ-101 (Pima)
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Local bus transit stops conveniently right outside our door at the "Tatum Blvd & Rose Garden Ln" stop!
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Offers

  • Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 09:00 - 15:00,Sat - 09:00 - 15:00
    Every Saturday & Sunday at 10am-3pm, an unforgettable brunch experience kicks-off. Savor brunch favorites and refashioned classics alongside bottomless mimosas and curated craft cocktails like our house Bloody Mary, special Michelada and Sangrita. Our climate controlled environment features rolling garage doors on three sides for those beautiful, breezy Desert Ridge days and air conditioning for when the summer heats up.

  • Daily Happy Hour Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 15:00 - 18:00
    Escape the daily grind and join us for Happy Hour at Backyard! From 3 PM to 6 PM every weekday, enjoy irresistible drink specials and delectable bites in our relaxed atmosphere. The Backyard Nachos and the Desert Breeze Margarita are sure to hit the spot…or try the Bar Burger with a Domestic Draft. There are too many good options to choose from so be sure to come and visit us and let Backyard be your go-to destination for weekday happiness.

  • Game Day Specials

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 09:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 22:00,Mon - 11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 22:00,Thu - 11:00 - 15:00, 18:00 - 22:00,Sat - 09:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 23:00
    Football season is here, and Backyard is the spot to catch all the action! With massive screens, cold drinks, and an unbeatable atmosphere, we’re your go-to hangout for every game, every week. From pre-game hype to the final whistle, we’ve got everything you need for the ultimate football experience.

Menu

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What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.8
3.8 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Hot spot

  • Phoenix

    Good for groups

  • Phoenix

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BackYard - Desert Ridge offers a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere with live music and numerous TVs. It's perfect for sports fans and groups. While the food menu receives mixed reviews, with standout seasoned fries, service is often praised as "amazing." Enjoyable happy hour specials and games enhance the experience.

52 Reviews

  1. Damian

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Too loud and all the dogs made it feel like you were eating at a dog shelter. Food was fine but hard to enjoy.

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  2. Randy

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and really good service. Best place in Phoenix to watch a game !
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 11 November 2024
    Randy, thanks for review! We hope you'll join us for another game soon!

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  3. Kevin

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Horrible, not that busy. Couldn’t get service after being seated.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 7 October 2024
    Hi Kevin, we're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Could you let us know the date and time of your visit? We'd like to look into this further to ensure it doesn't happen again. We would also like to invite you to return with a treat on us! Thank you for your feedback!

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  4. Ranelle

    Phoenix

    122 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on 27 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time dining. The noise from music and tv made conversation impossible. Do not go here if you want a quiet dinner. We enjoyed salmon, street tacos and lettuce wraps.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 27 September 2024
    Ranelle, we're so glad you enjoyed the food at Backyard! We do want to remind our guests that we are a live music venue and stream football games with sound on, which can make the atmosphere more lively. If you're looking for a quieter dinning experience, we recommend visiting us earlier in the day! We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Dominique

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was on point, even with various guest visiting my table they were all taking care of promptly.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 16 September 2024
    We’re so glad you had a great time at our venue! Come back soon!

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  6. Henry

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great ambience, lots a giant screen TVs. Food mediocre at best.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 11 September 2024
    Thanks for the review! We want to make sure everyone has a great time. We take your feedback to heart and we will use it to make improvements.

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  7. Stephanie

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time at Backyard and I loved it. The atmosphere was so energetic. I thoroughly enjoyed the tasty bar food and drinks at very reasonable happy hour prices. Our server was exceptional and provided great service. I especially loved the games within the establishment that guests could play while eating and drinking. The backyard-style decor was great and added to my overall satisfaction of this neighborhood gem.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 6 September 2024
    Hi Stephanie, We're thrilled you had a great experience at Backyard and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  8. Jeff

    Phoenix

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on 17 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The music is ridiculously too loud. Actually the decibels are above the sound ordinance in phoenix. The food was a c.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 6 September 2024
    Hi Jeff, thank you for your feedback. We understand the music can be loud at times, as we are a live music venue. However, we’ll take your input into consideration to ensure our guests have the best experience possible.

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  9. Melanie

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great! Was very loud with the band AND a full building but it was the weekend and didn’t love that there were barking dogs at the table next to us (inside!!!) but still an enjoyable night.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 6 September 2024
    Hi Melanie! We're glad you enjoyed the food. We understand the music can be loud at times, as we are a live music venue. However, we apologize for the barking. We hope to see you again soon for another great night!

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  10. GregO

    Phoenix

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on 12 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very pleased with the quality of the food. A step up from the normal sports bar. Drinks were good, too. We’ll be back!
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on 23 July 2024
    Hi Greg! Thanks for the great review! We can't wait to see you again.

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BackYard - Desert Ridge is rated 3.8 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for BackYard - Desert Ridge

Suite 14 21001 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Desert Ridge Marketplace on N. Tatum Blvd, right off AZ-101 (Pima)
  • Area
    Desert Ridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Local bus transit stops conveniently right outside our door at the "Tatum Blvd & Rose Garden Ln" stop!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options
  • Website
    http://backyarddesertridge.com/
  • Phone number
    (480) 585-5900
  • Catering
    Contact us for information on Backyard catering your next event, office party, birthday, wedding or tailgate!
  • Private party facilities
    Looking to plan your next event with us? Book Now: https://backyarddesertridge.com/private-events/Uzra VoPhone: 480-766-8266Email: Uzra@eegaz.comDiane CorieriPhone: 602-620-3131Email: dcorieri@gmail.com
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