All the food was pretty good, except for the potato salad. The potato salad was probably the blandest potato salad I've ever eaten in my life. It was a yellow mustard-based potato salad that you couldn't even taste any mustard, and what was in there didn't taste like anything. It was the blandest thing I've ever tasted, but the rest of the food was excellent. read more

This was my very first visit, and oh my gosh! The service, the restaurant, and the food were amazing. The staff was professional and extremely courteous. The restaurant had a steady flow of customers and was clean. I couldn't eat my entire order of food in one sitting, so I'll have the rest for dinner. You definitely pay for the amount of food that you receive. The chocolate cake couldn't have a lot more attention paid to it, but it was alright. Overall, if I'm ever back in Jackson, TN, I'll definitely be going back. I have to try those loaded potatoes read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Large pulled pork sandwich with baked beans and fries. - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

The green beans were as good as my moms growing up. Yummy ! The meat delicious! I live in California and I don't get good BBQ out here! Missing Tennesse Very nice staff and Gluten free knowledge Overall nice on the inside as expected for a BNQ! Loved it ! read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Choose Any 3 Meats Above Smoked Beef Brisket Rib Plate and baloney - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

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Was really excited to try to this place! Sadly very disappointed. Food was dry no real flavor cole slaw was dry. Only reason I'm giving such a low score is because we found a metal grill brush bristle in the food. In the kids meal as a matter of fact. So be cautious. I recommend the restaurant switch cleaning device these have been known to cause major issues in children if swallowed. Lucky i was breaking apart the food for them to eat!! read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Went early for lunch to get fresh cooked bbq tried the hard and dark on outside hard to cut with a weak plastic knife But pink on inside very young person taking orders didn't know if the ribs where pork, beef, just cajun cooked Wife got chick (very dry) the build looked like it might have been a good bbq at one time Would not go back it the second bbq in Jackson that I could not recommend read more

Well I finally found this place after accidentally getting into the restaurant across the parking lot by accident. Well let me tell you I wish I would have gone back to that restaurant because the food that I got here was kind of and Bland. I got the combo meat ribs and brisket which it was chopped brisket and I have known that I would not have gotten that and the ribs were dry kind of like it had that hard crust on top like beef jerky and that's it. The coleslaw it's like somebody minced the cabbage and put some of the juice in there it was kind of dry and the corn was just like out of a can. I'm sorry it's one of those sayings "I wish it would have been better I really wanted to like this place" Some positives I can't say is it is well lit, and there are large containers of unsweet tea sweet tea and lemonade to be had,. Service counter help was kind of like where in high school we wish we weren't here but can't wait to get out of here but you come here to eat not for the smiling faces that you wouldn't mind enjoying with your $20 worth of barbecue right? Parking lot is kind of on the dark side but ample. I noticed this day on Tuesday October 2022 their special was half a chicken with two side for $10. Oh well maybe next time, no wait, there are too many restaurants in this town to try to come back here but I wish this is the best, I hope things get better for them. read more

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I love their baked potatoes! My go too take home when the hubs and I are too tired or unprepared to cook. I know it will be fresh, filling, affordable and tasty. read more

I stopped on here for dinner and went with their special of the evening, which was a half a chicken with two sides for just under ten dollars ($9.99 to be exact). I also went with an unsweetened tea. The total for these was under fourteen dollars. The food came out and they called me up. Let me start by saying that this chicken was small, seriously small. For my sides, I went with baked beans and potato salad. Both were somewhat bland, however my chicken (small as it was) was not bad. Service was a bit lackluster, though not terrible. The place had an overall atmosphere was like countless barbecue restaurants that I have been to. As for a rating, I would like to give it a higher rating, but three stars is the fairest rating of stars that I could give for this restaurant. It just was nothing special and honestly, this was akin to something that I could have gotten at Sonny's. read more

Food was still fresh 30 mins before closing. The smoked turkey with pulled pork, baked beans, and green beans. Great combo. read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Drive-thru menu - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

I was pleased I stopped in for lunch today. I ordered Brisket, Ribs and Smoked Turkey. Sides were Baked Beans and Potato Salad. Taste and temperature were good. Meet was moist and tender . read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - 3 Meat Combo Ribs, Turkey, and Brisket. Baked Beans and Potato Salad! - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

I purchased lunch there today of two meat combo pulled chicken, two chicken tenders, fries and baked beans but I had a little vermint included in order a I have eaten there dozens of times with no issues but this particular time was upsetting and not only that no one apologized except the teen aged young lady at counter NO MANAGER or cooking staff but they never have to worry about me ever coming back or recommending them. read more

This loaded bake potato was everything and more and I enjoyed it without the barbecue sauce I had the pull chicken loaded bake potato the meat was tender and juicy and delicious it was amazing read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Best loaded baked potato around. You can also get it with barbecue. This one has chili,cheese and onion. read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Loaded baked potato with chili, cheese and onion. Very large potato and the best in town. - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Come around back to some southern BBQ and hospitality. The decor is a log cabin and southern memorabilia on the walls with country music playing in the background. We were greeted by the staff she ordered the special pulled pork sandwich I choose the brisket sandwich with coleslaw on top. Delicious and tasty. read more

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I would leave a zero if I could . Been looking forward to going to this place as we are new in town and wanted a good bbq . It was absolutely disgusting. Cold pork , microwave tasting meat which they called brisket . Canned green beans and corn . We just left all our food on the table except for a couple of bites . I regret not going up and saying something. I lost $30 to this disgusting food . I would not go if I were you read more

Nothing good about this place. Pork was ice cold and dry, beef was the equivalent of wet cat food, and the Del Monte brand Canned Green beans and corn was definitely not what we were expecting. Absolutely horrendous experience. Do not go. read more

It was my first time going last Friday 7-21-23 I got the 3 meat plate with two sides. Let me tell you the food was delicious. I will definitely go back again. I got the ribs, brisket and chicken. The service was amazing, the staff was awesome and the atmosphere was great. The portions are very good. read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - The ribs with side of fries and corn. The brisket and the chicken are at the bottom - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Pulled chicken was dry. Brisket had no flavor and was tough as wet leather. Pulled pork was fair at best.

It was my first time here and I was not exactly sure where and how I ordered or if I sat. Young people were working the counter and did not go out of their way to welcome me or assist. Another patron had to direct me. The food was good; received timely, hot and fresh. I ordered the smoked turkey giant stuffed potato. It was good and as described on board menu. I will return as I would like to try their bbq. read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Way overpriced for barbecue that isn't all that great. Service is mediocre at best. Lots of dirty tables and the floor was filthy.

Good food, good service and very reasonable prices. Great team spot after baseball at the local sportsplex.

they put everything on my pork sandwich in what case I had to throw it away and eat nothing they don't get the order right today

Great food Reasonable prices. Worth the wait if takeout is crowded. I'm a regular. The Nacho and onion loafs are huge.

This is one of the most varied BBQ menus you will find in Jackson, and everything I've ever tried has been outstanding. I highly recommend it. I just hate that they started closing on Sundays during Covid and haven't gone back to 7 day a week service. read more

An interesting spot that kinda feels like a fast food joint but once you get inside it feels bigger. You order at the counter and pick up right away. There is a wonder elderly lady that clears the tables and really was the highlight of our stay. Her smile and sweet demeanor is infectious and she really does a great job of keeping the place clean. I ordered the two meat combo, pulled pork and brisket. Both were a tad dry, nothing a little sauce couldn't fix, but the brisket was pulled or chopped and not sliced. I wouldn't suggest having more than a party of 4. I don't think this place is setup for larger parties. read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Two meat combo with pulled pork and smoked beef brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Food was mediocre at best. Fries had no salt or seasoning, corn seemed straight from a can. Pulled pork was the best part but that's not saying a ton. Staff seemed pretty indifferent about service as well. Lots of dirty tables and it really wasn't that busy. The one good thing I can say, the restaurant has charming decorations and when walking in at least looks the part of a BBQ restaurant. I just wish the rest of it lived up to it. read more

My husband and I both ordered the brisket sandwiches with bar-be-cue sauce and slaw on it and half an onion loaf. The sandwich seemed pricey but had an ample amount of brisket in a large bun and was very good. We were also pleased with the onion loaf. Neither of us could finish our meals and enjoyed our leftovers for supper, so what initially seemed like a pricey lunch turned out to be reasonable. read more

Good food although customer service stinks. Over a year ago was a great place to eat - although now the people working there give the impression customers were a bother. February of 2020, went in 8:15ish pm. A manager was busy placing chairs on the tables. I asked what time they closed and was told 9:00. Only left 5 open tables to choose from in one corner of the dining area, all while the staff were busy cleaning to leave ASAP. It was obvious by the attitudes we were going to delay everyone from leaving - with the manager leading the way. Tonight, October 2020 - my family member was rudely talked to through the drive through - not our first time having this experience. Ready to find another place to eat based solely on customer service. Feel bad for the cooks who do a great job... read more

I have ordered takeout numerous time with great results, but I try to review eat-in services. on August 25, 2020 at 12:45pm, we sat in at the restaurant. Seating is the same with appropriate spacing. The restaurant was well cleaned and lots of safety steps taken. We both ordered the stuffed baked potato with BBQ chicken. My wife got it with cheese and BBQ sauce, and I ordered chicken with everything (onions, sour cream, etc). Their BBQ sauce is not just Vinegar based, but it is ketchup based with all the ingredients that make it a sauce. It is interesting and good. It is thicker than most. The stuffed potatoes were great. They were huge. They were well cooked. The chicken was slightly smoked and moist. The cheese had melted in the hot potato. It was an ample serving. In my opinion, it is the best in Jackson, and one of the only BBQ restaurants open on Sunday. They also have great deserts (Pies cakes and sometimes cobbler), but as always, I am too full to get one. They sell whole pies as well and have one of the better chess pies in the area. A reminder, there is no Sunday buffet sue to COVID-19, and the sandwich dressing bar has been removed. They do not have the discounts and are still at 50% seating. Its worth the time to sit in. Their takeout and drive through are very busy. read more

Excellent BBQ!!! Love this place! Gotta have the brisket and sausage for sure. This place is always packed, and a well loved iconic place in the Jackson TN. Area. It's clean, the employees are friendly, and the BBQ is always spot on. Gotta give them a try next time your in the mood for Tennessee BBQ. read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Brisket, sausage, green beans & BBQ beans - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Best sweet tea in town, food can be hit or miss, portions always seem to be fair for what your paying. Not a 4, more like a 3.5 star. read more

My routine when I visit a new place and possibly a place I'll not be able to return to is to try as many of the meats as I can. On this trip I ordered ribs, pork and my favorite sausage. Added potato salad and baked beans as normal and had banana pudding to finish. Obviously too much food to eat. The ribs were overcooked. Taste was ok, not horrible but nothing that jumps out at you. I ate one bone, knew I had more food to eat and stopped at that one bone. The pulled pork was again nothing very special and way too much sauce on it. That's their thing and the sauce ends up overpowering everything else. Ended up eating about half and I think I forced myself to do that. The sausage, I liked. I liked it a lot. Without question the best of the three meats. I liked it enough to finish all of it. The baked beans and potato salad, I'd rate as average. Again not horrible but nothing to get excited about The banana pudding... disappointing. There were no bananas in it!! 10/3/2012 read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Please start using some spices in your food. Not a single side had any sort of flavor. The pulled chicken is extremely dry, you should really try tossing your chicken in BBQ sauce. It would actually taste good. read more

We just had backyard barbecue on old Hickory boulevard Jackson Tennessee after waiting in line at the drive thru for 45 minutes Not only were the barbecue nachos soggy we ordered the pulled pork nachos barbecue no pulled pork We also ordered the giant specialty baked potato with pulled pork That was cold and hard I was so looking forward to this meal and it was a complete and utter disappointment And when we call to share I concerns we were told they were not supposed to take complaints it was absolutely ridiculous But Hey maybe it was just a fluke read more

Tried to call in an order for over 30 minutes, 12 calls. They kept hanging up....went to the drive thru but it so backed up I left. Customer service is a zero rating. read more

Tonight's visit just wasn't the same. I ordered to-go overall simple order, but the staff didn't write it down so it was messed up. The meat was cold tonight. Nachos were missing everything but cheese and meat. It wasn't really just the same. read more

Back Yard Bar-Be-Cue - Barbeque Near Me - Jackson, Tennessee

Been wanting some BBQ for a little while. Found two places in the area and one of them was closed. Drive thru open only and made it just in time before the 8:45 cut off, for no more orders. Customer service was so so, I ordered half chicken fries and coleslaw. The fries tasted like they were microwaved, that's how hard they were, like they were RE heated. The chicken was Luke warm and didn't even have a Smokey flavored or bbq taste to it. The actual bbq sauce was good to say the least. Coleslaw was so so. Overall. I probably won't return to this place again read more

Very friendly staff. Business was clean and low music. The food was very good. I will return in the future and let folks know about my visit. Thank you all. read more

I love this place! During college if you wanted bbq this was the place to go. Now as an Alumni this is were we meet. The food is consistently good. I love the stuffed potatoes. I now get the turkey with extra bbq sauce. The lemonade has changed up some but still good. This is a must check out if you are in the area. read more

I used to work there and can guarantee the freshness & how REAL all the meat & everything is. Made in house & fresh daily. From the Pork, pies & to the baked beans. Continuous refreshing goes on through out the day. It's all made to order. Best bbq & best atmosphere. Also the best owner, Gary Christian. He'll fix any complaint anyone has. Trust me, if it ain't pretty or fresh, it's not going out to be served. Also, cleaned ATLEAST twice every day. read more