The Backyard Patio Bar & Grill

Nice outdoor patio with a good atmosphere. Loved this spot last summer. Went last night and the fries were really bad, especially when you add that they were $10 after tax for a modest serving of regular old fries. I should have said something to the server because they were really not enjoyable to eat.

Very noisy due to the construction site next door; obviously not their fault but also still affected the experience. The service was average I guess. The food was probably the worst part. Double Smash Burger was decent but nothing special. Fries were what seemed like leftovers from earlier mixed together with other way undercooked ones, salted to the extreme (I usually add salt but had to scrape some off of most of them). $4 cola was almost flat and found out the hard way they're not free refills. Server never asked how the food was, nor did the owner who was wandering around the whole time. Pretty disappointing overall, would not go back.

Best patio in Kingston. Great food, cool drink menu and my favourite home made key lime pie!

It was a bad experience to never go again. The manager kicks us out.

After waiting more than an hour for the meal and one of the dishes arrived cold and flavorless, the waitress asked us if we wanted the bill twice, and we said no. Then the manager came (I don't know what) to ask again if we want the bill. At the insistence and uncomfortableness of the situation, we said yes.

After paying and continuing to talk, we ordered a couple more drinks and noticed that all the tables had candles except ours. So we had to request a candle in three opportunities.

It's not worth buying sangria it is 80% ice

Update July 25th.

The person who responded to the review, I don't know if they are confused or missing the truth to clean up the negative review. I've never been to that place. Only 1 of the 4 people who were there had gone on one occasion. They lack customer attention. They could take a course at least since an apology is not even read in their response.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

It was ?? Canada Day Long Weekend stopped over all the way from Scarborough, in Kingston city looking for fish and chips and not disappointed at The Backyard patio

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lovely, welcoming, dog and kid friendly! The drinks, food and service were excellent and we felt well taken care of especially when they brought a water dish for our dog. Would be a really nice spot in the evening too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos

What a fantastic place. So happy to have found a nice place to dine outdoors, excellent food, drink, staff and even heater to keeps us warm on a chilly evening.

Lovely, welcoming, dog and kid friendly! The drinks, food and service were excellent and we felt well taken care of especially when they brought a water dish for our dog. Would be a really nice spot in the evening too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos

I used to come here semi-regularly (although we frequently had to wait quite a while for our food) before learning the owner doesn't treat their wait staff well; in particular, I was appalled to learn that he doesn't allow his supervisors to collect tips when serving tables (even though they're literally acting as a server) but instead keeps their tips. Never went back after learning that.

Great hidden spot in downtown Kingston. Staff were lovely and friendly. The fact that we can take our pup with us to dinner is fantastic.

Vegetarian options: Menu options were varied and something for everyone. They also aren’t apposed to making adjustments to the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful place to go! Cute setup, great food and best of all our dog could come along.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing staff and service! The manager came to us and asked we were looked after. Was very friendly and also gave us some good recommendations. Our server was super friendly too.
Do try out the Buckets (cocktails) the quantity id really a lot but it’s really amazing. We also tried the pizza. Would recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Barbecue terrace. Flawless...

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Friendly service, great atmosphere, located on a quiet street in the heart of downtown. The food was fresh and arrived in a timely manner.

Vegetarian options: I loved the poached pear salad. Great vegetarian option, fresh and great flavors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Really upstanding setup

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5