We have loved Back A Yard since visiting the original spot in east Menlo Park years ago. And for Father's Day, we decided to eat at the one in Campbell, and it did not disappoint! We got our usuals: jerk chicken, oxtail, and goat curry. Plus never forget the addictive corn festivals! Jerk chicken is good, but easily the least interesting of the 3 mains we got. Oxtail is delicious, and falls off the bone - so good! And the curried goat is a little more of a spicy and exotic dish, but still so good. We used to split one order of festivals - corn fritters - but with teenagers we now need 2 orders of 4 pieces each, and they all get devoured! Portions are large -each plate comes with rice and beans, and plantains- so even with 4 hungry eaters, 3 dishes plus festivals still results in leftovers. Ambience: order at the counter and then find a seat. The place is casual, but bright and inviting. Saturday night was not too crowded around 6 PM, but there was a steady stream of takeout orders. Counter staff was helpful and friendly - we found out that the same owners also run Cliffords Chicken & Fish in Mountain View (so close to us! but unfortunately no jerk or oxtail....) as well as Coconuts in Mtn View (looks nice, but pricier, and just as far as Campbell from us.) read more

growing up, I was never a huge fan of really spicy food. Find you this is despite growing up in a Latino household. as I grew in my taste evolved I spread my wings flavor wise. I had heard about Jamaican jerk before but never took the dive but during COVID I was really hungry and since options were limited and I'd already had my fill of KFC and wanted something different I opted to take a chance on Back A Yard Caribbean grill since it was open and something different. I ordered the combo chicken and pork and boy was I surprised in the best possible way. So much incredible flavor and honestly I hated myself a little for waiting so long to enjoy this. It's spicy yes.. Like a very much so. Scotch bonnets are no joke! But along with that heat was some of the most incredible obsessive flavors I've ever experienced. That said I've been back so many times since. Go eat there and I promise you that you won't be disappointed. read more

My first time trying Caribbean food was from Back A Yard and I've been needing my fix every couple weeks - their food smaaaacks!! I wholeheartedly agree with the raving reviews. I've only had their food delivered but everything is always so good and flavorful, and their portions are so filling. My all-time fave is the combo plate with oxtails and jerk chicken with an order of the corn festivals. The meat is juicy, seasoned to the gods, and basically falling off the bone. I also love the sauce they give you with the jerk chicken because the slightly spicy, acidic sauce cuts the greasiness of the meat so well. Plantains and rice round out the meal sooo well and I love dipping the corn festivals in the umami saucy oxtail because the corn festivals are slightly sweet. I've had their American BBQ plate before, which is good, but definitely go for their Caribbean plates because they do it so well and it hits every time. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Oxtail and jerk chicken plate and BBQ ribs plate - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

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This is one of my preferred local Caribbean spots. The restaurant is a nice size, great music and always clean. The service is a bit slow, but the food is usually fresh. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Jerk Salmon Cobb Salad - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

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We love this place. Discovered its existence during the pandemic and we've frequented ever since. But I have one complaint: when ordering to go, they put the side of coleslaw in the box with the hot food and it gets warm and soggy. And yes, I've asked them not to do it when ordering but they still do. Oh, and you're crazy if you don't try the ox tails at least once. Bomb! read more

Super delicious food! My go to plate is the jerk pork and beef oxtail combo plate. It has generous portions, and I love the rice and plantains it comes with. It also comes with jerk sauce and this stuff is liquid gold I can pour it over everything! Service is quick and the staff is courteous. Just make sure to check your food before you leave if you're taking it to go because they're have been mixups with the order. Other delicious notes include their collard greens, festival bread, curried goat and coconut curried tofu. You also can't go wrong with their fresh made juices! I do like the Campbell location, it's a nice cozy spot and they always have good reggae playing like Rebelution. It's a nice spot to have dinner with the family! read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Jerk pork and beef oxtails combo - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and found parking right away. The staff was nice and we got our food fairly quick. The ambiance was chill and I liked the music. I ordered the jerk chicken plate and it was very flavorful, the jerk chicken was a flavor explosion and a little spicy which made it addictingly delicious! The rice was good and flavorful as well, the texture was soft with the beans. The fried plantains were very delicious and the sweetness added to the dish balancing the richness from the chicken. read more

I used to really like this place. I tried it for the first time about a year ago and absolutely loved it. But today, I tried it again and was highly disappointed. Here are some issues.. 1. The portion sizes have decreased. 2. The plate I got was 80% French fries... 3. The barbecue chicken breast was extremely tough. This is the main reason we asked for a refund. It was inedible. 4. The coleslaw for my plate fit in a condiment cup. If you list something as a side, at least give a good portion. 5. The tofu in the tofu plate was charred, when we opened the lid to the bowl it smelled so bad. Almost like chemicals. 6. The initial server was rude, when I asked for recommendations she could barely tell me what was most popular. Other than the food, the restaurant is large and has lots of seating. It was very cold inside, so make sure to bring a jacket if you do plan to try this place. I was given a full refund upon returning my food, so at least i didn't have to eat this food. I hope you take this feedback and make some changes.. read more

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Delicious no frills Caribbean food!! We love Back A Yard and have been to multiple locations. Portions are huge - I couldn't finish my jerk chicken and pork combo. Meats are always tender, nicely spiced, loaded with plantains (my fave) and great rice and beans to balance it all out. The jerk sauce is bomb and mango habanero sauce is great too for the spicy lovers. Husband got an oxtail combo and it was fall off the bone and juicy! Service is great - they have always been kind. Accidentally forgot the plantains on my husband's combo and they gladly gave us double the normal portion to make up for it! The corn festivals are amazing if you love fried things!! Kind of heavy but such a treat. Felt like fried corn bread with the texture of funnel cake. read more

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If you know, you know but if you don't, let me put you on. I ordered the oxtails and they were straight fall-off-the-bone perfection, seasoned so well it felt like the flavor marinated for generations. The jerk chicken had that perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and juicy all at once. Pair that with the rice and beans soaking up all that rich sauce, and the sweet fried plantains on the side? Man, that plate was pure comfort and joy. The vibes are warm, the service is welcoming, and every bite reminded me why Caribbean food is soul food. This isn't just a meal, it's an experience you'll crave again and again. Run, don't walk. Back A Yard is the real deal. read more

I always come here for their curried goat plate!! I have been here a couple times and I always go for it. I don't see it on their menu in the restaurant, but I do see it on Yelp. It is so good!! Comes with rice and plantains. It is very savory, so I'm glad there are plantations to balance it out. It definitely has that gamey taste and smell, so don't eat around people who don't like it lol. I also get the corn festivals (fry bread) on the side to sop up the curry. The only thing to be wary about are the amount of bones. I've also gotten their mango passion fruit drink as well. It is so sweet!! Maybe others like it, but I definitely add water to it if I can. Their portions are huge. I can never finish my plate, and always have enough leftovers for lunch. My friend has gotten other plates here as well, can never finish! One thing about this location is that has a very "take-out" vibe. You come in and order. There are not many people sitting at the tables. When your order is ready, they call out your order and have it in take out boxes in a plastic bag. Plastic utensils are already in the bag as well. You clean up and throw your trash by yourself. Parking isn't super plentiful, it shares a small parking lot with other stores. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Corn Festivals - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

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Our first time trying out this location and everything was delicious. We got the jerk chicken and jerk pork that was perfectly cooked. The sides including the rice and fried plantains were great. Everything goes really well with their jerk sauce and I'd maybe ask for some extra sauce next time. We'll definitely be back to try out their other offerings. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Mango Passionfruit juice - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

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I came here for my first time And I got the ox tail plate I feel like the oxtail wasn't tender or fall off the bone Rice was good Plantains were good Cornbread was like cake u buy from the store not so good It was probably a one time visit for me read more

We were in San Jose and looking for a place to eat. We mapped and to my surprise it was a different location. Same great food and not so busy. They had beef meat patties ready, which was a plus. We order like 5 waiting for our order. They didn't have any of the jerk green sauce bottled but let me purchase a 6oz for $5, score. Ordered my usual jerk salmon with oxtails, comes with read beans and rice and plantains. Sooooooo good. If you haven't tried it yet you are missing out. My friends got the jerk chicken and loved it. I saw that they do have certain specials based on day of the week. If I'm feeling adventurous next time I might just try. On top is beware they do charge .35 cents a piece for each extra sauce. Kinda ridiculous if you ask me but they do. read more

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I'm officially addicted to this place. The chicken plate with plantains and rice has my heart. Every time someone asks what take out to get, I recommend Back A Yard. I ask for the sauce on the side because it's pretty spicy, but so so so delicious. The plantains balance out the spice as well! read more

One of my fav Caribbean spots, or might be the only fav especially in the South Bay. The staff are so friendly. There's so many options to choose from. I love their sauce to dip the meats in. I always choose the jerk chicken/ oxtail combo. If you never had oxtail, this is your chance to try it. There's lots of seating and the vibes feel very homey. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Jerk Chicken and Beef Oxtails Combo - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

When I say the oxtail fell off that bone that is no lie ! It's was so flavorful it didn't know how happy I could be with just one bite. The chicken was sauced up and with an extra side of the jerk sauce it was heaven. So much that I had to buy a big bottle of the jerk sauce to take home. The plantains added a nice sweet cut during bites. The chefs in the back know what their doing Food came out so fresh I was definitely happy It's a really spacious restaurant and the tables were clean. Homegirl behind the counter was so sweet. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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If you're looking for great Carribbean food this place is it! Great flavor! Lots of food on the plate. Definitely recommend the jerk chicken. If you're feeling exotic, try the oxtail. Service is pretty good and fast. read more

This place is under stated and our food was delicious, & found it also to be a fantastic deal - first time here- our inspiration was to support black owned businesses, so the gals & I were pleased to be a little different & try this place out. Had Tuesday's special: flavorful Curry Chicken w carrots & potatoes and sides- rice & beans,& plantains, a pork rib BBQ plate and a BBQ chicken salad bowl. We sure enjoyed the meal and took home ample leftovers,too! Will definitely be back read more

We were visiting from out of town, and did a google search for places to eat.. I have nothing bad to say about this establishment. The Staff were friendly, and it was clean inside. We ordered 2 meals, along with the fried cornmeal bread. It was enough for 3 of us, we couldn't even finish all of it. The meat was cooked to perfection and was falling off of the bone. Chicken was not dry. The food was very flavorful! We all enjoyed it very much ! read more

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Food was delicious got the jerk chicken and oxtail. Also got some appetizers. Portions were decent and I walked away satisfied. Place was roomy and great for conversations inside. Staff were friendly. read more

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Back for more, love the food, the service can be a little ornery especially the attitude when ordering. As long as the food stays good, I'll keep dealing with service. Here some notes on the food from the last visit: Mango Habanero hot sauce (3 Stars) The heat was there, not has hot as the Hell Fire hot sauce (thank God), but still too hot. I guess I just like the heat level that comes on the jerk. The mango does come through and adds some sweetness, a sweet heat think going on. Jerk Pork sandwich (3.5 Stars) The sandwich is huge, they use salad cut lettuce which makes the sandwich rather tall. I do like they use a good amount of mayo, with a nice thick slice of tomatoe and jerk pork. The pork was really tender with plenty of jerk flavor, but the buns just can handle the all the stuff, it kinda falls apart as you eat. I'm on the fence if I'll try another sandwich or wrap, the plates seem to be the way to go. Also they do not allow substituting fries for something else. The attitude they give when I asked was too much, crazy they don't allow. No one's going to a Jamaican restaurant to order fries. Collard Greens (4 stars) Cooked down perfectly. Nice broth and just the right amount of pepper heat. Cornbread (4 stars) Perfect balance of sweetness and it holds together pretty good. I only wish they served it with more than 1 wrapped butter cube. They seem to be a little cheap! Ting (4 stars) Brings me back to Jamaica. If you haven't tried once, give it a go! Until need time.. To try next time: Festival Hot link Pecan Pie Pineapple Upside Down Cake Key Lime Pie Wed - Brown Stew Chicken Fri - Escoviche Fish Fillet read more

I've been to Back A Yard Caribbean Grill some years back and I was not blown away by the food, nor did it give me the need to return. Today, however, I have completely changed my tune!!! 5/5 stars specifically for BAYCG's Jamaican beef patties!!! These pastries are essentially Jamaica's version of an empanada- various fillings and tons of spices baked into this delicious flakey outer shell. Be aware, these babies have a nice kick to them and that's coming from someone who can handle a bit of heat. I drool simply thinking about these!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I'D COME BACK STRICTLY FOR THESE PURCHASES!!!!! read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Jamaican Beef Patty - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

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*this review is only based on my experience today. Their oxtail plate is a 5 star meal but I decided to try something different. I wanted to order something healthy that would fill me up for both lunch and dinner, so I ordered the Thursday special: coconut curry shrimp with mixed veggies, and their traditional beans & rice and plantains. I tried calling the restaurant to order but they didn't answer the phone, so I ordered on DoorDash for pickup for $21 and change. The price is $17 and change if you order in the restaurant so I wish they would've answered the phone and saved me a couple bucks. I went to pick up my food after DoorDash said it was ready. When I got there, there was no way to skip the line to pick up, so I waited behind a few customers in line. When it was my turn, my food wasn't ready yet. Why did DoorDash say it was then? I'm guessing they gave it to someone else. Luckily they had another special ready very quickly after that. Now for the taste: the side dishes were awesome as usual, but the curry was disappointing unfortunately. Shrimp was cooked perfectly, although at least one was not fully deveined (gross!). Veggies were cooked inconsistently. The carrots and broccoli were al dente but the zucchini and squash were mushy. The biggest problem was the curry sauce. It was watered down in both flavor and consistency. It seemed like it was probably the right consistency until the veggies and shrimp released too much water into it. So sad because I feel like this would be a perfect dish if those issues were fixed. I probably won't give this dish another try and will stick to their oxtails which are always good. I also want to try the curried goat. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Thursday special: coconut curry shrimp and veggies - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

Definitely a solid spot for Caribbean food in south bay with huge portions and great flavor! My boyfriend and I have been wanting to visit a Back A Yard location for a while now, and we finally got the chance to last weekend. We ended up ordering a yard combo plate along with a sandwich plate, and it was plenty of food (I ended up having leftovers for lunch the next day!). Jerk chicken & beef oxtail combo plate: The jerk chicken was SO GOOD and definitely my favorite part of the entire meal -- juicy and super flavorful with the addition of the sauce that they provide. The beef oxtail was also a solid choice, and the meat basically fell off of the bone because it was that tender. All of these plates also come with rice & beans and fried plantains, and I loved the fried plantains! Jerk pork sandwich: This plate is what fell a bit flat for me. The jerk pork was definitely not as good as the jerk chicken in my opinion, and there were parts of the pork that were quite tough for me to chew... The fries were also just okay, nothing in particular to write home about. Overall I would definitely come back for the jerk chicken and to try some of the other items on the menu, but I don't think I would order the jerk pork again. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Top: Jerk pork sandwich with fries Bottom: Jerk chicken & beef oxtail combo plate - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

Little disappointed this time. The chicken wax pink still and plain ass rice w/ no beans.........:: read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Little disappointed this time. Chicken still pink and my rice is so plain w/ no beans. - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

I have wanted to try Back-A-Yard for about 10 years. I have read nothing but good things about this place. My only hesitation was that I know nothing about jerk sauce or Caribbean food. I love chicken but I just didn't know about going completely outside of my culinary comfort zone. I am so glad I recommended this place when my family asked me for an establishment we could try. I felt a lot of pressure since my fellow family foodies are quite critical and I had already let them down in the past with some of my hyped recommendations! Well, needless to say, I got this one right! Everything hit perfectly from the oxtail soup, to the jerk chicken, cornbread, Yard Bowl (salad with bbq white chicken), coleslaw, pineapple upside down cake, plantains, rice & beans. There were different items ordered and everything hit! I was shocked that it was soooo damn good! The bbq chicken was so tender & moist! I have never had a piece of meat like that. The bbq sauce was perfect-a little heat, slightly sweet & not heavy! The lettuce & cukes were so fresh & crisp. The beans were tasty, the rice was just right and nothing was too salty. The cornbread was warm, soft & a little sweet. Perfect to cool down the heat from the jerk sauce! I asked the counter worker for a sample since I had no idea what to expect. She gave me a small plastic container of an oily sauce in which I cautiously dipped into. It was an unexpectedly deep heat that got hotter as the seconds ticked but the flavor was incredible & a complete surprise. All I could think of is this jerk sauce is some magical stuff that is impossible to describe. It's like nothing I have ever tried. You gotta try this stuff. Go to Back-A-Yard & try this treasure. I can hardly wait to come back. I left that place feeling like a champ from all the thumbs up I got from my discerning family and with a happy belly from all the flavor flav! To be Ctd. after I return.... read more

Love this place!! Finally got the chance to visit a Back A Yard restaurant and it was sooo good! Not my first time having jerk chicken but the jerk chicken here is better than the other places I've tried. The coconut rice with beans was incredible and the hot sauce paired with the meal was perfect. Tons of flavor going on and I have to go back soon for the oxtail! The plantains were really good as well. Service is friendly - the nice young lady gave us 2 water cups without us having to ask. You order at the counter, pick up when your number is called, grab your utensils that are readily available at the pick up area, find a table, enjoy, then bus your own table. Fast and easy. Good portions for the price. Food is conveniently served in to-go containers as well which served us well since we had leftovers to take home. Easily a 10/10 in my book! read more

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Top notch Jamaican food . The best I've ever had. The jerk salmon will knock your socks right off. Greens are amazing

Good taste: 8.2/10 Service: 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 Overall it's an amazing place to get some Caribbean food in a region that lacks enough representation for the food or culture. HOWEVER!!! I have had other Caribbean spots that are better, it doesn't mean this location is horrible. read more

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This is an order at the counter type restaurant. We just came back from a Jamaica trip and we were very pleased with the food! We even thought it was better than the food we enjoyed in Jamaica! We will be back! Dessert recommendation: key lime pie! It was read more

Excellent good! The ox tails were so tender and jerk chicken was so flavorful. Excellent rice and beans, not dry. The sweet plantains were chef's kiss. Cornbread also excellent, no need for butter. Love this place! read more

Absolutely delicious beef ox tail and jerked chicken and plantains spicy sauce and rice. Habanero homemade excellent. Service excellent. Very nice inside. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Ox tail , rice jerked chicken and plantains,and spicy sauce. - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

Oh yum! This place never disappoints. Im back for another round! My favorite is the Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork. It comes with rice and beans and fried plantains. The meat is always so tender and, since I'm not really big on eating a plate of beans, their rice/bean combo has the perfect balance of the two and the spices are delicious. It's a casual atmosphere in the restaurant so it's a perfect anytime drop in, however I'm usually a take out person. The service is great and the staff is kind. No complaints here. Once again grabbed those free plantains when I checked in and then off to enjoy a meal with family and friends. See you soon BAYG. Best ever. read more

God bless the owners of Back A Yard. They have a great product and I am so happy to see multiple locations open up all around the Bay Area. I remember going to their Menlo location over 25 years ago and being blown away by the jerk chicken, meat pies, and sweet pies. I have gone back many many times over the years. I picked up the launch from this location today. I was happy to see them open since I think some/all other locations are closed on Sunday. I got the Jerk chicken plate which came with rice and plantains which was yummy. The best part...sweet potato pie and I don't even like sweet potato but this thing was magic. The food came out super fast as well. read more

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The food was absolutely terrible. The meat was pink and clearly undercooked, and the chicken was very undercooked as well. It's honestly unacceptable to serve food like this to customers. I'm extremely disappointed and concerned because eating undercooked meat can easily cause food poisoning. I would never come back to this place again. I had high hopes, but this experience completely ruined it for me. If you care about your health and safety, I would strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant. It's also expensive. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Disgusting and overpriced. Meat is not done. The oxtails are okay, but pink meat is insane. Wouldn't come back! - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

Wonderful flavor but the oxtails are scraps. I ordered a large order of oxtails a la carte and I did not receive one whole oxtail in the six piece order which consisted of three cut piece less than a half inch each and the rest was scraps. Shame on you Back A Yard. I'll pass. read more

Compared to the Back A Yard in SJ, there are definitely areas that need better attention. For one, the jerk chicken was pretty dry for a drum stick. The flavor was the classic taste I love from their marinade, but the cooking of it felt like all the moisture was cooked out. The rice was also mushy and needed less water or more steam let out. . I know Caribbean rice is typically a little wetter, but this was definitely overdone. The plantains were done well and were slightly crispy. I think I'll just stick with the SJ location for the chicken since they always get it right and get the oxtail if I'm here next time. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

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We're from Southern California and wanted to try this place out because our family members talk about their food often. We went to Back A Yard and ordered the jerk chicken & oxtail combo. The plate had so much flavor and the meat was tender. read more

Back A Yard Caribbean Grill - Jerk Chicken & Beef Oxtail Combo (with fried plantains, rice & beans) - Caribbean Near Me - Campbell, California

Really good food! Spicy and fresh! Always hot when we pick it up or have it delivered. I would like to try the entire menu, we always get the chicken read more