The Backyard

1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
(310) 395-1741

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Paul Tilston

Great happy hour on a Sunday and we were a group of 9 and everyone enjoyed their food.

Staff were really pleasant and the place is a great vibe and good prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Beef Burger, Loaded Tater Tots, Basket of Fries

Stephen Foster

Turned up and seated straight away. The atmosphere and food were excellent, and the staff very attentive 👍🏼

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

TJ Blease

This review is long overdue. Abel, Stu, Julie and the whole backyard crew are amazing. The drinks are good, the food is delicious and not overpriced, and the vibes are immaculate. The best kept secret on the westside where you truly feel like a local.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

skinmeister

We had dinner here with friends last week and had a nice experience. The burgers were enjoyable, and there was live acoustic music entertainment that was pretty good (and not too loud to actually have a conversation during the meal). It was mid-week and we were lucky to get a table without any wait -as this place doesn’t take reservations. Would definitely go back there again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chez Burger

Arturo Estrada

A true gem!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John McKenzie

This place was really fun and had a great atmosphere. Very good margaritas! Food was pretty standard bar fare with very generous portion sizes. Great music.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Cox

Great place to eat, food was outstanding. A hidden Gem.

Jessie Brown

YUM YUM YUM YUM YUM!!!!
We tried
Nachos, burgers, steak, sandwhiches, salmon.
Sticky toffee pudding and fries Oreos...
The whole experience was a Foodgasm!!
EVERY SINGLE THING WAS AMAZING
AND the backyard vibe is super nice.We will be back!!

Cristiano Colangelo

Really fast and attentive service, frozen margarita was very good.

Alison Jones

Such a cool, chill vibe. Just like being served dinner in your backyard. Delicious food with music that filled my xennial heart! 🤣 Would definitely return next time we're in the area.

Jose Horta

One of the best burgers I've ever had! Huge, great quality meat, delicious! Can't wait to come back.

Jose Alvarez

Great place for casual and social drinks, food, and atmosphere. Calm, relaxed atmosphere with good noise level and chatter

Fab TV

It’s cool when the band is there after 7 o’clock

Alani Morgan

What an amazing hidden gem just off the main tourist sideshow. Quiet, relaxed atmosphere within a nice garden vibe. Staff were friendly and attentive and the steak sandwich and fries were the best meal I've had in the US. Tasted like home (AU).

prashant khandalkar

Very nice place we loved this place for drinks and food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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