Side Yard Public House

10326 Meadow Glen Way E, Escondido
(760) 297-1051

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Rachel Belcastro

Great local bar and food venue!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kenneth Hamilton

I've already written great reviews on this place and still would highly recommend it.one minor complaint is there is no one that will come to your table to take an order or to see if you need anything. I don't mind personally, i.e. all you have to do is walk up to the bar to make your order, etc.. Just so you know!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Big Kahuna Burger, Fish Tacos

Dennis Burke

Really nice location, very comfortable. Great beer selection

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

James Brett

Good pub food. Nice selection of beer. Outside covered seating.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Chris Tanayan

Walked in on a Sunday around 4pm. Wasn’t particularly busy but nobody greeted us when we came in. We were able to order at the counter right away. I requested a printed receipt but never received one. They gave us a number and we picked a table.

Food took a little longer than expected but arrived well-seasoned. Portion sizes are okay, but the food definitely felt like it was a little on the pricier side.

Service is minimal. They pretty much bring your order out and you’re on your own for the rest. Utensils, condiments, even water, you have to get up to get yourself. Nobody ever came back to ask us how the food came out. I believe in generous tips, but would not have tipped as much as I did had I known what kind of service was provided. Keep that in mind if you are closing your tab right after your order.

Nobody said thanks or bye as we left. Not usually a huge deal, but after everything, it just felt like none of the employees cared.

If you want to get some food, drink, and be left alone, this is the place for you. If you are expecting sit down service, I would go elsewhere. They are pet friendly if you want to bring your dogs along. There is only outdoor seating and it can feel really hot if you’re not sitting near the misters.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

pete tomaszek

Some consider it the Cheers of the neighborhood. They are not wrong.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Barnes

Side Yard is a hidden gem! Despite the busy Saturday night crowd, the service was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and efficient. The atmosphere was lively, with live music adding a great vibe to the evening. They also had both baseball and football games playing on the TVs, so it’s the perfect spot for sports fans.

But the real standout was the food. Every dish was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. You can tell the chefs put real care into the menu, and it absolutely paid off. From appetizers to dessert, everything was top-notch.

We had such a great experience that we're already planning our next visit. If you're looking for a fun place with great food, live entertainment, and excellent service, Side Yard should be at the top of your list! Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Hot Chicken

Julie Clauss

Haven’t been here in a long time, but I have to say I am delighted to report for a small little eatery, they are big on providing good and delicious eats! I had what was called Firehouse chicken sandwich and hubs had the fish and chips. They both were delicious and outstanding, finger licking good! The place was crowded, football Sunday and all, but the service was quick! Looks like we’ll be regulars! Can’t wait to try their mimosas! Thanks, Side Yard!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Frances Belloc

Beautiful atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Fries, Big Kahuna Burger, Tater Tots

Cindy Bingham Keiser

Nice find hidden away in a neighborhood.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fish Tacos

Sarah Roth

Tucked away, this was a fun find. It was a warm day for an outdoor venue, but they had the misters going, and there were plenty of shaded options. Bar seating up front, live music courtyard in the back, and we sat in the middle passageway between the two. The tots were fabulous. Really liked that they offered Cali Creamin'. We plan to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Angelina Lugo

Food hasn't always been good but recently it's been surprisingly good. Even better on the days they have live music. Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smash Burger, Double Cheeseburger and Fries, Tater Tots

Christine Greenlee Banich

It's an outdoor place so you had to deal with nature (i.e. flies, bees) but didn't take away from the good food. You order at the bar and they bring it to you.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Lori Smith

The food was good, the decor was so inviting and so cute, the service was fine but they HAVE TO address the fly problem. They were literally everywhere and swarmed while we were eating. Not the most enjoyable dining experience.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Abe Velasco

Ordered fish and chips and a Ordered sweet potato fries, they brought out the food promptly the restaurant was clean and pleasant atmosphere

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish N' Chips

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