Love this spot. Great food. Lots of options. Nice location close to the boat. Great people. The sauces are house made and we love the Gold. Denise does a great job making sure everyone is taken care. BYB is a great place to catch a game. Great T.V.'s Great energy.
Wendell Jones
I had a second opportunity to eat at B-ACK Yard BBQ today, Christmas Eve 2023. I arrived just after noon and the place was empty. Yay.First I have to say that I grew up in Kansas City where barbecue IS life. A few years ago, I ate at SIX different BBQ places from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through the Saturday after. I believe that real BBQ or just grilling can only be done over charcoal or wood.The very nice waiter came to our table to start our order right away. After ordering drinks, he returned to explain the three sauces on the table. He stated that the "sweet" sauce was like a Kansas City sauce with the usual hint of vinegar. The "yellow" sauce was like a Carolina type sauce made of a mustard base. The "hot" was supposed to be medium heat. The yellow was interesting and tasty. The 'Kansas City' style sauce did not taste like any sauce that I have ever had in or around Kansas City. It is probably best used on meat on the grill when nearly done. I might use it on chicken or burgers but never on ribs, brisket or burnt ends.I ordered a glass of wine, DUCK wings and fries. My daughter ordered lobster Mac n Cheese and a Chardonnay. Service was quick and the food was good. The order of fries was huge but I got them all down.On Nantucket, nothing is inexpensive. The two meals with a total of three glasses of wine was $114 before tip. Service was good and they came to check on us at least three times. Food was pretty good and I would eat there again. The atmosphere is nice and there is a bar. It is located at the bottom of Main Street on what is considered Straight Wharf, literally steps from the HyLine Ferry. Today was actually a re-do for B-ACK Yard because I had eaten there shortly after they opened and was not impressed. Now at least I can say that I would voluntarily eat there and enjoy it. Good job.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Joel N.
One priced but not mad because of its location it's super convenient to eat here before or after a ferry ride. Their dry rub wings are missing something for me but overall decent 7.5/10 in flavor, texture, and doneness of chicken. One of my favorite side dishes from here is their macaroni and cheese, which is so good and made even better with the addition of cheese crumbles on top. I appreciate that they offer sauces to accompany take-out orders and it is always a smooth process to order, pay and pick up your food in the event that you are in a hurry.
Brian F.
A chill and relaxed atmosphere which is not always the case here on ACK. I've been lucky enough to try some of the best places in Memphis (too many to mention) and further south into Jackson (Pig n Pint) and Hattiesburg (Leatha's) Mississippi. This isn't going to match that level, and I missed the more intense smoke flavor on the meat, but it's good BBQ for this part of the country and outstanding for a seasonal place on an island off of MA. The sides are mostly respectable. And that's a sign of a decent BBQ joint.
Garrett A.
Great service, everyone is very friendly. Food is subpar but only BBQ on the island. Very expensive for what it is.
Max W.
Food tastes great, service was good food took probably 10-15 minutes had no complaints, ambiance was nice music was a good volume, the lights are the perfect brightness. Highly recommended.
Mister F.
Good bbq, fair priced for Nantucket. How many atmosphere and warm service. I recommend.
K T.
Great service from Gus. Lobster Roll was classic and not a "Mayonnaise Sandwich" as many are. Would go back
Joseph H.
Fabulous food and service. The restaurant is spotless, and service couldn't be better. Prices couldn't be more fair considering the quality of the food. Lobster roll and hand cut fries are amongst the best I ever had. A must if you're in the area.
Bea T.
So this was my hangover food before I got on the ferry. Real good dry rub bbq wings and ribs. This is actually a really good barbecue restaurant and they do have sauces that you can add on to the dry rub. They have really good Bloody Mary made by very friendly bartender Chris. ( He's famous) This was a good choice before we left Nantucket.
I met an old friend here for dinner on a Saturday night at 6pm in late Sept. There were plenty of tables open. Nice touch here is that they serve all the local Cisco beers and spirits. I started with a Triple 8 Martini. BBQ can really aggravate my acid reflux - so while I love it - I gotta be careful. I wasn't super hungry - so I ordered the smoked chicken wings (dry rub) and a side of their Mac and cheese. The wings were nice and smokey and very flavorful, and they were nice and meaty. The mac and cheese was super creamy and really hit the spot of decadence. It was nice that they did not rush us at all and we could chat without feeling like we had to free up a table. I got the sense that this is a spot on the island that the locals embrace too.
Jackie D.
Best French fries I've ever had! Nice staff and fun atmosphere. If you're gluten free and enjoy cider try this one.
David A.
Backyard catered an event for our neighborhood of about 50 and it was one of the best bbq dinners we have ever had, and we have had plenty. Definately recommend for an event. Great set-up, personal service, and delivery !
Tanya K.
Quick service and incredible food. We got the blackened salmon burger which was seasoned very well and tasted so fresh and the big pig which was also incredible and had crisp bacon and very good pulled pork. The serving sizes are huge and very filling. Great barbecue!!
Rob S.
Beer was excellent. They had Maine Dinner on draft. The pulled pork nachos were ok. They used a cheese sauce instead of melting cheese. It was a special so I assumed melted cheese but we got cheese sauce. Brisket was in an au jus which didn't really work for me. The wings had a dry rub but were decent. Everything was made well, just didn't land for me and my palate. Sauces were good and had good flavor.
Love this spot. Great food. Lots of options. Nice location close to the boat. Great people. The sauces are house made and we love the Gold. Denise does a great job making sure everyone is taken care. BYB is a great place to catch a game. Great T.V.'s Great energy.
I had a second opportunity to eat at B-ACK Yard BBQ today, Christmas Eve 2023. I arrived just after noon and the place was empty. Yay.First I have to say that I grew up in Kansas City where barbecue IS life. A few years ago, I ate at SIX different BBQ places from the Wednesday before Thanksgiving through the Saturday after. I believe that real BBQ or just grilling can only be done over charcoal or wood.The very nice waiter came to our table to start our order right away. After ordering drinks, he returned to explain the three sauces on the table. He stated that the "sweet" sauce was like a Kansas City sauce with the usual hint of vinegar. The "yellow" sauce was like a Carolina type sauce made of a mustard base. The "hot" was supposed to be medium heat. The yellow was interesting and tasty. The 'Kansas City' style sauce did not taste like any sauce that I have ever had in or around Kansas City. It is probably best used on meat on the grill when nearly done. I might use it on chicken or burgers but never on ribs, brisket or burnt ends.I ordered a glass of wine, DUCK wings and fries. My daughter ordered lobster Mac n Cheese and a Chardonnay. Service was quick and the food was good. The order of fries was huge but I got them all down.On Nantucket, nothing is inexpensive. The two meals with a total of three glasses of wine was $114 before tip. Service was good and they came to check on us at least three times. Food was pretty good and I would eat there again. The atmosphere is nice and there is a bar. It is located at the bottom of Main Street on what is considered Straight Wharf, literally steps from the HyLine Ferry. Today was actually a re-do for B-ACK Yard because I had eaten there shortly after they opened and was not impressed. Now at least I can say that I would voluntarily eat there and enjoy it. Good job.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
One priced but not mad because of its location it's super convenient to eat here before or after a ferry ride. Their dry rub wings are missing something for me but overall decent 7.5/10 in flavor, texture, and doneness of chicken. One of my favorite side dishes from here is their macaroni and cheese, which is so good and made even better with the addition of cheese crumbles on top. I appreciate that they offer sauces to accompany take-out orders and it is always a smooth process to order, pay and pick up your food in the event that you are in a hurry.
A chill and relaxed atmosphere which is not always the case here on ACK. I've been lucky enough to try some of the best places in Memphis (too many to mention) and further south into Jackson (Pig n Pint) and Hattiesburg (Leatha's) Mississippi. This isn't going to match that level, and I missed the more intense smoke flavor on the meat, but it's good BBQ for this part of the country and outstanding for a seasonal place on an island off of MA. The sides are mostly respectable. And that's a sign of a decent BBQ joint.
Great service, everyone is very friendly. Food is subpar but only BBQ on the island. Very expensive for what it is.
Food tastes great, service was good food took probably 10-15 minutes had no complaints, ambiance was nice music was a good volume, the lights are the perfect brightness. Highly recommended.
Good bbq, fair priced for Nantucket. How many atmosphere and warm service. I recommend.
Great service from Gus. Lobster Roll was classic and not a "Mayonnaise Sandwich" as many are. Would go back
Fabulous food and service. The restaurant is spotless, and service couldn't be better. Prices couldn't be more fair considering the quality of the food. Lobster roll and hand cut fries are amongst the best I ever had. A must if you're in the area.
So this was my hangover food before I got on the ferry. Real good dry rub bbq wings and ribs. This is actually a really good barbecue restaurant and they do have sauces that you can add on to the dry rub. They have really good Bloody Mary made by very friendly bartender Chris. ( He's famous) This was a good choice before we left Nantucket.
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I met an old friend here for dinner on a Saturday night at 6pm in late Sept. There were plenty of tables open. Nice touch here is that they serve all the local Cisco beers and spirits. I started with a Triple 8 Martini. BBQ can really aggravate my acid reflux - so while I love it - I gotta be careful. I wasn't super hungry - so I ordered the smoked chicken wings (dry rub) and a side of their Mac and cheese. The wings were nice and smokey and very flavorful, and they were nice and meaty. The mac and cheese was super creamy and really hit the spot of decadence. It was nice that they did not rush us at all and we could chat without feeling like we had to free up a table. I got the sense that this is a spot on the island that the locals embrace too.
Best French fries I've ever had! Nice staff and fun atmosphere. If you're gluten free and enjoy cider try this one.
Backyard catered an event for our neighborhood of about 50 and it was one of the best bbq dinners we have ever had, and we have had plenty. Definately recommend for an event. Great set-up, personal service, and delivery !
Quick service and incredible food. We got the blackened salmon burger which was seasoned very well and tasted so fresh and the big pig which was also incredible and had crisp bacon and very good pulled pork. The serving sizes are huge and very filling. Great barbecue!!
Beer was excellent. They had Maine Dinner on draft. The pulled pork nachos were ok. They used a cheese sauce instead of melting cheese. It was a special so I assumed melted cheese but we got cheese sauce. Brisket was in an au jus which didn't really work for me. The wings had a dry rub but were decent. Everything was made well, just didn't land for me and my palate. Sauces were good and had good flavor.