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

BackYard - Desert Ridge

4.3
4.3
67 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (480) 585-5900
  • 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
  • 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

Offers

  • 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 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Mon - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM,Sat - 11:00 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.

  • Industry Sundays

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    INDUSTRY SUNDAYS Join us for Industry Night at Backyard starting at 9PM, where Sundays are transformed into the ultimate evening of fun and unbeatable deals. We have exclusive drink specials crafted just for our industry friends plus a lineup of free games that’ll keep the good times rolling all night long… Mario Brothers is even better on our huge screens! Swing by and let loose with your crew at Backyard where your drinks stay full, and the fun never stops! $5 Blue Boy $5 Green tea shots $5 PBJ shots $5 Coors Light Draft

What 67 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Innovative

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Hot spot

  • Phoenix / Arizona

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Phoenix

    Innovative

  • Phoenix

    Hot spot

  • Phoenix

    Neighborhood gem

  • Phoenix

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Phoenix

    Good for special occasions

  • Phoenix

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BackYard - Desert Ridge offers an energetic, "great atmosphere" with plenty of giant screen TVs, making it a "best place in Phoenix to watch a game." Guests appreciate the attentive service and enjoyable bar food at reasonable prices. While some found it noisy, the backyard-style decor and activities provide a unique experience.

67 Reviews
  1. Jeann’e

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing super cute spot. But our waitress was not the greatest. Saw other waitresses definitely making their rounds regularly. We were lucky if we saw our waitress we had to waive her down. Never got refills on water and we were there for about 4 hours .. thank goodness my mom brought a water bottle.

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  2. Todd

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for super Bowl, had reservations and they ended up waving the cover charge if everyone showed up and honored their reservation. Service was excellent, we were there for 5 hours and never went more than 5 minutes without our server attending to us. DJ was great and the viewing experience for any big sporting event is awesome!!! Great experience, always topnotch food, service and energy!
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded 7 days ago
    Todd, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled you had a great time watching the Super Bowl with us and we hope you'll join us again soon!

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  3. Curtis

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The seating was great, we enjoyed all our food and had a great time watching the Super Bowl. Enjoy going to this location
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded 7 days ago
    Curtis, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! We're glad you had a great time watching the big game with us. Can't wait to have you back!

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  4. Jacqueline

    Denver

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place; good food; perfect for couples, families; get togethers
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on February 7, 2025
    Jacqueline, thanks for the awesome review! We're glad you found our restaurant the perfect place for just about any occasion! We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  5. Debbie

    Central Coast

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Backyard is a fun, family friendly and even dog friendly place to hang out and eat some good food. They even had a live band. It was great!
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on February 7, 2025
    Debbie, thanks so much for the review! We'd love to welcome you back soon for more delicious food and live music. And don't forget, you can bring your favorite plus one - your dog!

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  6. jody

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great concept of a backyard feel, huge open space with some activities. Large TV’s to enjoy sports viewing. Good food, nothing out of the ordinary…
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on January 31, 2025
    Jody, thanks for the review! We're glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and TVs. We're always looking to elevate our menu, so we'd love to hear what would make the food stand out more for you. Hope to ave you back again soon!

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  7. Stan Carla

    Phoenix

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoyed this bar Been coming since they opened
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on January 27, 2025
    Stan, thank you for being such a loyal guest! We're thrilled to hear you've been with us since the beginning. Your continued support means the world to us, and we can't wait to see you again soon! Cheers!

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  8. Gary

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place to spend a day watching the games. Service was incredible. Avianna was a great server and we never waited for a drink. Brent, the GM came by and made sure we had everything we needed. Food was good. We will be coming back and watching the Sunday games as well.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on January 31, 2025
    Hi Gary, thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time watching the games and that Avianna took such great care of you! Brent and the team always strive to make sure everyone has the best experience. Can’t wait to have you back for more game days!

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  9. John

    VIP

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to watch a game or hang out with friends. Food is better from the past, but service and timing is not really par for a place like this. It took forever to get our food, our waitress was barely around, it wasnt even that busy.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on January 17, 2025
    John, thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and the improvements we've made! However, we're sorry to hear that the service didn't meet your expectations. We aim to provide timely and attentive service, and we'll be addressing your concerns with our team to ensure a better experience next time. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the level of service you deserve.

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  10. Tracy

    VIP

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place great staff. I had the pizza and beer both great.
    BackYard - Desert RidgeResponded on January 8, 2025
    Tracy, thanks for the awesome review! We can't wait to have you back again soon!

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BackYard - Desert Ridge is rated 4.3 stars by 67 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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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–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 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
  • 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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