Get the Mac n chz omg sooo good! Also bartenders are some of the best in tacoma. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Shivers (Thef)
Cool place for Tacoma, Drinks are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
jose valle
I've been there a few times with my girlfriend and we love it! I live in Fredrickson but am willing to drive 40 minutes to go there. Now they're also doing trivia nights and it's even better. The back patio are is cozy and comfortable to relax and have a drink in. I feel like I'm at a friend's place having drinks when I'm there. We'll be going again tonight. Oh I almost forgot, the prices of drinks are very reasonable and the service is really good. If I could rate it higher I would. Tonight I'll try thr food for the first time and come review that too.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Susan H
Newly renovated, the Backyard Bar and Grill is an excellent establishment to enjoy a beverage and a meal. The manager maintains a well-organized environment while ensuring a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. The outdoor area is a delightful space to savor the weather and engage in pleasant conversation. I highly recommend the Backyard Bar and Grill for a delightful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fitz Mac
I went for taco Tuesdays, great food and good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sumac Trebla
Largely barren of personality, devoid of charm, and designed without a sense of style, The Backyard, though well-intentioned, confuses functionality for an inviting environment. The repurposing of the Alleycat thinks things with aioli are novel, fails to deliver barbeque worthy of the name, markets tacos as though they are 'special', and, while the drinks are stiff, is habited by a staff, who though mostly are affable, humor-natured and -humored, notwithstanding, collectively, give off a vibe as much off-ramp freeway cardboard signs as folks biding time until shift end (their likely genuine disposition; if they do not want to be there, it does not suggest that you would either). None project a collaborative sense that they among the vanguard of a revival. Perhaps that is by design, a choice that serves familiars but it is one unlikely to cultivate new customers or entice many back who left when Alleycat violence destroyed itself. Unfortunately, despite hopes that The Backyard retread would yield another promising meeting place for 6th, its lack of imagination suggests a framing more akin to echoing the living room of a common friend (where perhaps this version was conceived) than inviting a morphing Central Tacoma demographic to share spaces thoughtful and welcoming, fun and inclusive. If you perceive that your patio is your draw, a feature unknown to the unacquainted and uninviting to the unfamiliar, then you are thinking as though the enterprise is your backyard rather than providing a venue with that feeling. It seems to be a place for old regulars from other venues rather than a neighborhood hub with energy and the feel of a yard party. As a (re)new(ed) bar less than a half a year old, it comes off as oddly tired and weary. Perhaps its presently prevailing inertia will gather momentum, but early returns suggest that it is more a barge aimlessly floating down a river than a ship launched on an adventure worthy of joining. If what you seek is a random, quick pick-me-up on the way to something better, then enjoy, but as a regular hang, a great deal of work will need to be done to bend its fate toward realizing the implications of its name.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ben Sturgess
Nice bar and plenty of covered outdoor space out the back. Decent beer selection, not overly priced. Manager is a friendly guy and the food is decent. The Mac and cheese and the brisket are excellent.
Personal favorite is the brisket burger, a smash burger patty with slices of smoked brisket, it’s very good!
Rosa Cerna
This place is such a good place Food is soo good!.. drinks are great! and customer service is Awesome!!.. thank you for the great experience.
Daniella M
Happy to support this bar & owner w/o/ hesitation. My husband & I enjoyed Taco Tuesday! It's absolutely AMAZING! All of the flavors were really well-rounded & complimented e/o/ in addition to the discount on the tequila. I even ran into friends I haven't seen in a long time ❤️?
Phillip Lane
Always have a great time here. Absolutely love what they’ve done with the place.
New owners and staff are making this place a favorite of mine.
The bartenders are great. The food is top-notch: brisket, smash burger, bacon Gouda waffle fries, tacos. Daily specials. Big patio in back, partially covered. Interesting customers, easy to have conversations there.
Traci Medford
The atmosphere is completely new. Disappointed that games were removed leaving only one dartboard. The bartender was wonderfull and drinks were good. The food not so much. Hubby had a smash burger that was pretty bland and plain. My chicken gyro wasn't very good either. Trying too hard to be "upscale" as far as the menu is concerned and taste seemed to get lost.
Ron Rhodes
Good bar and good service
Paul Smith
The food is some of the best on 6th Ave hands down. Relaxed not too rowdy atmosphere with good drinks to complement the food menu. Definitely worth your time to go find out for yourself how great this place is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin Miller
Lunch special was superb - some of the best tacos I've had in Tacoma. Taplist is already good and will get better. Barstaff are legends. Very much looking forward to how Backyard goes - promises to be a great hangout during good weather!
Get the Mac n chz omg sooo good! Also bartenders are some of the best in tacoma. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cool place for Tacoma, Drinks are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I've been there a few times with my girlfriend and we love it! I live in Fredrickson but am willing to drive 40 minutes to go there. Now they're also doing trivia nights and it's even better. The back patio are is cozy and comfortable to relax and have a drink in. I feel like I'm at a friend's place having drinks when I'm there. We'll be going again tonight. Oh I almost forgot, the prices of drinks are very reasonable and the service is really good. If I could rate it higher I would. Tonight I'll try thr food for the first time and come review that too.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Newly renovated, the Backyard Bar and Grill is an excellent establishment to enjoy a beverage and a meal. The manager maintains a well-organized environment while ensuring a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. The outdoor area is a delightful space to savor the weather and engage in pleasant conversation. I highly recommend the Backyard Bar and Grill for a delightful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went for taco Tuesdays, great food and good service
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Largely barren of personality, devoid of charm, and designed without a sense of style, The Backyard, though well-intentioned, confuses functionality for an inviting environment. The repurposing of the Alleycat thinks things with aioli are novel, fails to deliver barbeque worthy of the name, markets tacos as though they are 'special', and, while the drinks are stiff, is habited by a staff, who though mostly are affable, humor-natured and -humored, notwithstanding, collectively, give off a vibe as much off-ramp freeway cardboard signs as folks biding time until shift end (their likely genuine disposition; if they do not want to be there, it does not suggest that you would either). None project a collaborative sense that they among the vanguard of a revival. Perhaps that is by design, a choice that serves familiars but it is one unlikely to cultivate new customers or entice many back who left when Alleycat violence destroyed itself. Unfortunately, despite hopes that The Backyard retread would yield another promising meeting place for 6th, its lack of imagination suggests a framing more akin to echoing the living room of a common friend (where perhaps this version was conceived) than inviting a morphing Central Tacoma demographic to share spaces thoughtful and welcoming, fun and inclusive. If you perceive that your patio is your draw, a feature unknown to the unacquainted and uninviting to the unfamiliar, then you are thinking as though the enterprise is your backyard rather than providing a venue with that feeling. It seems to be a place for old regulars from other venues rather than a neighborhood hub with energy and the feel of a yard party. As a (re)new(ed) bar less than a half a year old, it comes off as oddly tired and weary. Perhaps its presently prevailing inertia will gather momentum, but early returns suggest that it is more a barge aimlessly floating down a river than a ship launched on an adventure worthy of joining. If what you seek is a random, quick pick-me-up on the way to something better, then enjoy, but as a regular hang, a great deal of work will need to be done to bend its fate toward realizing the implications of its name.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Nice bar and plenty of covered outdoor space out the back. Decent beer selection, not overly priced. Manager is a friendly guy and the food is decent. The Mac and cheese and the brisket are excellent.
Personal favorite is the brisket burger, a smash burger patty with slices of smoked brisket, it’s very good!
This place is such a good place Food is soo good!.. drinks are great! and customer service is Awesome!!.. thank you for the great experience.
Happy to support this bar & owner w/o/ hesitation. My husband & I enjoyed Taco Tuesday! It's absolutely AMAZING! All of the flavors were really well-rounded & complimented e/o/ in addition to the discount on the tequila. I even ran into friends I haven't seen in a long time ❤️?
Always have a great time here. Absolutely love what they’ve done with the place. New owners and staff are making this place a favorite of mine.
Restaurantji Recommends
The bartenders are great. The food is top-notch: brisket, smash burger, bacon Gouda waffle fries, tacos. Daily specials. Big patio in back, partially covered. Interesting customers, easy to have conversations there.
The atmosphere is completely new. Disappointed that games were removed leaving only one dartboard. The bartender was wonderfull and drinks were good. The food not so much. Hubby had a smash burger that was pretty bland and plain. My chicken gyro wasn't very good either. Trying too hard to be "upscale" as far as the menu is concerned and taste seemed to get lost.
Good bar and good service
The food is some of the best on 6th Ave hands down. Relaxed not too rowdy atmosphere with good drinks to complement the food menu. Definitely worth your time to go find out for yourself how great this place is!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lunch special was superb - some of the best tacos I've had in Tacoma. Taplist is already good and will get better. Barstaff are legends. Very much looking forward to how Backyard goes - promises to be a great hangout during good weather!
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