BackYard - Desert Ridge

3.9

53 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:30 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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner & Toast
$50.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Multiple times
Price: $50 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Champagne toast included in price. Dust off your ruffled tuxedos and poofy dresses for a totally rad 1980s prom night! Celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a throwback evening featuring elevated dining, live music, and a champagne toast to cap off the night. Pre-set Menu Includes Choice of Below: Salad: Classic Caesar or Mini Wedge Entrée: Seared Salmon served with seasonal vegetables, couscous, and lemon butter sauce. Braised Short Rib accompanied by mashed potatoes and roasted baby carrots. Choice of Dessert: Indulge in a decadent Brookie or a creamy Crème Brûlée. Reservations are exclusively for this package and begin at 8:00 PM. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies.

Offers

Brunch
Multiple dates available
Sun - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM,Sat - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Mon - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Sat - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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.

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.9Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Phoenix / Arizona
Hot spot
Phoenix
Kid-friendly
Phoenix
Good for groups
Phoenix
Hot spot

Review summary

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BackYard - Desert Ridge offers an exciting atmosphere with a "fun retro backyard feel" and is a "great spot to watch a game" with numerous TVs. While the service is often praised as "amazing," the noise level is high, making it less ideal for quiet dining. Enjoyable happy hour specials and a wide beer selection add to its appeal.

53 Reviews

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Nathan
VIP
Phoenix
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Wait staff was excellent and that is where our positive remarks end. The food was fair at best. The burgers were small leaving us hungry. The frozen margarita as mixed wasn’t worth finishing. The backyard style chairs were not comfortable and made eating at the table difficult.
BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded 7 days ago
Nathan, thank you for sharing your experience with us. While we're thrilled to hear that our wait staff provided excellent service, we're sorry to hear that other aspects of your experience fell short. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to take it to our kitchen team. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to provide a better experience in the future!
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Damian
VIP
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
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.
BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on December 2, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear that our atmosphere didn't meet your expectations. As a dog-friendly venue, we love welcoming furry friends but we understand it might not be for everyone. We hope you'll consider visiting again during a quieter time to enjoy the experience you're looking for!
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Randy
VIP
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 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 November 11, 2024
Randy, thanks for review! We hope you'll join us for another game soon!
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Kevin
VIP
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 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 October 7, 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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Ranelle
VIP
Phoenix
128 reviews
5.0
128 reviews
Dined on September 27, 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 September 27, 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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Dominique
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 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 September 16, 2024
We’re so glad you had a great time at our venue! Come back soon!
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Henry
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 31, 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 September 11, 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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Stephanie
VIP
Philadelphia
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on August 24, 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 September 6, 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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Jeff
VIP
Phoenix
43 reviews
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on August 17, 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 September 6, 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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Melanie
Phoenix
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 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 September 6, 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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FAQs

BackYard - Desert Ridge is rated 3.9 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

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)
Neighborhood
Desert Ridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:30 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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

BackYard - Desert Ridge

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Dinner & Toast

Offers

Brunch

Daily Happy Hour Specials

Game Day Specials

Menu

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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