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    Back A Yard Caribbean Grill

    4.2 (525 reviews)
    ModerateCaribbean, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Jerk chicken and jerk salmon combo plate
    Linda M.

    I've heard about Back A Yard from everyone around me for awhile. Finally stopped in on a random weeknight for dinner. They have some spots in their parking lot, but I imagine can get crowded. It's a no frills place, which I like. I'm here for the food, not the ambiance. We ordered at the counter and they brought us our food. We got the jerk chicken and jerk salmon combo which came with plantains and rice. Everything was good, we split the plate between two people and were full. We did just come from having dessert though so maybe next time we'll get our own plates. Super flavorful, chicken was juicy. Plantains were definitely a highlight.

    Jerk Chicken & Pork Combo
    Edgar M.

    Went for the first time and the food was delicious! The whole order came with a small side of jerk sauce and I wish it came with more. You are able to buy some more sauce for 35¢ per. For under $20 the food definitely leaves you feeling full.

    Jerk Chicken & Salmon
    Maria L.

    Came here for dinner with a few friends on Saturday. It's one of our friends' favorite. We ordered at the counter, and they brought out the food in to-go containers to our table, even though we're eating there. They're quite busy around 7pm, but there's no wait for a table. Food came out in a reasonable time. I really wanted to try the Saturday special, ackee & codfish, on their regular menu. However, the special that night was actually escoveitch fish, which was deep-fried. Since I was trying to eat healthier, I picked the jerk chicken & jerk salmon combo instead. It came with one good sized piece of salmon, two chicken drumsticks and one chicken thigh. The meat was very flavorful. The green sauce was quite spicy and salty. The combo also came with a small container of extra sauce, which I didn't need to use. The salmon and the chicken thigh were moist and cooked well, but the drumsticks were way too dry. The plantains were caramelized well and tasty; I enjoyed them a lot. The two scoops of rice and bean mixture paired really well with the meat. Overall, it was a delicious dinner with a generous portion of meat in a friendly environment with a causal vibe.

    Dan S.

    Stopped by Back A Yard Caribbean Grill tonight around 7pm and really enjoyed the food. I ordered the jerk salmon and jerk pork combo. The flavors were on point -- bold, well-seasoned, and very satisfying. The pork was slightly on the dry side, but still tasty and not bad at all. The salmon also had great jerk flavor, though it was a little dry as well. The sides were a highlight: the plantains were delicious, and the beans and rice had great flavor. The mango hot sauce was yummy and added a nice kick, and there was an amazing garlicky chimichurri-style sauce that came with the meal that really tied everything together. Overall, solid food with great Caribbean flavors, and I'd definitely come back to try the ox tail and goat curry I noticed on the sidewalk sandwich board ad

    Sydney A.

    Food was fresh Well priced Very clean Chicken was charred which I don't mind except it was also pretty dry /:

    Jerk Chicken & Oxtail
    Cassi K.

    Delicious food and big portions for a reasonable price and they have daily specials too! Casual eatery with plenty of seating and all food served in takeout containers. Order at the counter and they will bring your food to you. Food was just a tad salty but flavor was great

    Benny W.

    Don't expect good service or a good attitude, and the worse thing here is the pre-tipping thing before you get your food. They have a pretty big menu, and the cashier was impatient with us trying to decide what to get. I tipped them 18%, and I got ZERO service, not even two water cups. The jerked items were delicious, and it came with a very spicy sauce on the side. I ordered the upside down cake, and it was not fresh, probaby the nastiest cake I ever had.

    Jerk Chicken Plate
    Megan L.

    Super good Jamaican food! The jerk chicken is juicy with the perfect amount of seasoning and goes perfectly with the rice and plantains. Food comes out quickly!

    Beef Oxtails
    Melody L.

    Great Caribbean chain in the South Bay Area! Whenever I'm craving Caribbean food, I often turn to Back A Yard because they offer delicious dishes at great prices. I like to get their Beef Oxtail bowl which includes tender pieces of oxtail, rice, beans, and delicious plantains. The oxtail and plantains are cooked perfectly and I love the sauce that cames with the bowl. Each time I've visited, I've gotten takeout, which I feel like is pretty common since it is very much a no frills spot. Definitely will be back sometime to try other items on their menu!

    Jerk Chicken
    Ni G.

    This is a cute Jamaican restaurant that was introduced to us by some friends . They hosted a party at one of the locations and had great food options like jerk chicken , tofu , and rice with kidney beans . On the recent visit we ordered the coconut curried tofu and jerk chicken. Both were delicious . The ambiance is more informal . For service you order food at the cashier and you pick up your food at the counter . The staff is friendly .

    Jerk Chicken and Pork Combo
    Eric I.

    First time here and I loved it. I had the half chicken, half pork combo. Was considering the goat, but when I asked if it was fatty or lean, they said a little of both. Didn't want to take the chance my first time, so went with the standby proteins. Food was very tasty and a good portion size for dinner, with one thigh, one drumstick, and a portion of cut/sliced pork. Plantains were nicely done too and pleasantly and naturally sweet. We ate here. It's a casual setting and can get loud when a lot of people are here. I'd imagine a lot of people get take out, but it was fine to eat here and tables were kept clean. The sauce was a nice balance of spicy but not too spicy. I'm looking forward to getting take out and letting the rest of my family try this out!

    Curried Goat and oxtails

    Not good! The beef patty is probably OK, but the curried goat and oxtails are full of oil! I feel like I am drinking oil. And not to mention the fried banana! That is just soaked with oil.

    Katie R.

    Back A Yard is one of those places I've known of and thought about going to for years, but just never got around to it, that is until now! I called ahead to pick up food to go for lunch, to my delight they said it would be ready in about 10 minutes, and sure enough it was! I got the jerk chicken and beef oxtails combo, which had a few oxtails, a chicken wing and thigh, rice with beans mixed in, plantains, and a green sauce that seemed similar to a chimichurri. The flavor of everything was great! Though there was a nice spice to the jerk, it wasn't overly spicy and the sweetness of the plantains helped to mellow out the heat in between bites. The chicken was cooked just about perfect and I would definitely get again. Docked a star because the oxtails were about 80% fat, I think I only got one bite that was all meat. The portion was hearty and even after giving away a few bites, I was stuffed when I finished. Would definitely come back here, but would skip the oxtail and try the pork next time.

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    Food is decent, service is horrible. if i order 2 plates why would you give me 1 hot sauce? No common sense at all.

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    Service is great. Food is even better. Love their jerk chicken plate. Make sure you get extra of their spicy sauce!

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