Unfortunately we went last Saturday to celebrate Mother's Day as I worked on Sunday. We ordered our drinks and our server never came back. We had planned a full date night, picked out our apps, entrees, to go snacks and dessert even. When we finally saw our server we cashed out without food and went home to order DoorDash. Very sad and we will reschedule my Mother's Day date night somewhere else. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Beer - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

Tacos for $1 on Wednesday can't be beat. We also bought $7.99 blackened shrimp quesadilla. The service was good and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The indoor dining is big with high tops, booths and tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside seating too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Doc's Backyard Grill is a neighborhood bar and grill located in Sunset Valley. Came here on a Sat morning for a Texas versus Ohio State watch party. They have a menu with lots of food and drink options. As well as a full bar serving up one of the largest selections of Texas beers, daily specials & plenty of signature cocktails We started off inside where there were a large number of TVs broadcasting the football game. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was very high energy with lots of UT fans wearing burnt orange and cheering on their team.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was very attentive with constant checkin. We were a large party and the food and drinks came out promptly. I started with the 40 acre cocktail with Milagro Silver Tequila, peach nectar, freshly squeezed lime juice, basil and a sliced peach with a chili rim. I think they were out of draft glasses because it was served in a plastic cup so the serving size was a bit smaller than normal for the same price point. It was a very fruity and enjoyable and refreshing cocktail. For my entree, I ordered the blackened shrimp quesadillas that were recommended by an acquaintance. The quesadillas were served in a grilled flour tortilla with blackened shrimp, Monterey Jack cheese, bell peppers & onions. It was served with a side of salsa and sour cream. It was very tasty and exceeded my expectations. My only comment was that I would have preferred guacamole instead of the sour cream, but it still hit the spot. I ended up getting a $25 gift card at the event that covered part of my bill. They had vendors on site during the game doing raffles for prizes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We eventually moved outside to finish the second half of the game and sat at the picnic tables outside. There were large fans outside on the outdoor patio that kept the area cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were gifted a Doc's brownie (although I think it was dropped off at our table by mistake). Overall, it was a fun and entertaining place for a watch party with enjoyable food and beverages. read more

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First things first: Doc's Backyard is not affiliated with Doc B's in the Domain, despite the similar name. Totally different vibe and menu -- so don't come in expecting the same experience. [[HIGHLIGHT]]When you walk in, it's not immediately obvious that it's seat-yourself -- a sign or a friendly heads-up at the entrance wouldn't hurt. We stood awkwardly for a bit before figuring it out on our own.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I ordered the fish and chips, which came as a full order and a half order (see photo). The presentation was nice, but a couple things to note: the fries weren't seasoned, which left them a bit bland. The fish itself was catfish, which surprised me -- most fish and chips I've had are made with cod or haddock. The catfish tasted fine, just a little unexpected if you're thinking of the classic UK-style dish. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

I like this place. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]TVs with games on.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Full bar with a nice selection of beer on draft. Food has always been pretty good. I like the BAT sliders and of course their burgers. Over the years it seems the prices have crept up faster than inflation while the service has declined. It's still a good spot to grab a beer. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Games - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

We were out cruising around on the Harley and decided to stop in and have a cold beer. We ordered 2 Shinier Bock Light Blondes. The waitress didn't tell us that it was Draft Beer. We were expecting a bottle or at the least a can. Okay fine, we'll drink them. They should be ice cold and refreshing, but not so much. They were a little colder than cool. We went ahead and drank them, but it wasn't as good as it could have been. Next we ordered an appetizer to split and I wanted to order a Miller Light in a bottle or can, so long as it wasn't Draft. The waitress said that doesn't come in a can. I said I know, it says it comes in a bottle, she seemed confused and she asked another waitress and she told her it comes in a bottle. The waitress turned to me and said do you want it in a bottle...I said yes, please...also, please get an ice cold one. She said okay. Then a gentleman came over and said that they ran out of Miller Light last night and the truck just got here to restock and the beer wouldn't be cold. I asked him what about the a Michelob Ultra? He said yes we have that. So I ordered an Michelob Ultra (in a bottle). The Michelob Ultra wasn't even as cold as the Draft Beers were. Epic fail for ice cold beers! The appetizer was the South Congress Egg Rolls. Neither one of us was a fan. The inside was mostly made up of big chunks of pressed chicken and a little white cheese/sauce. It was pretty dry and bland. The best part of it was the crust. It was crispy light and flaky. I wouldn't recommend this appetizer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Bar & Grill itself, was nice inside and out on the patio. The area was very clean. The had a lot of TV's so you could watch sports and cheer on your favorite team.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]To sum it up...It would be a good place to go to watch sports if you're not looking for really ice cold beer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The appetizer we had wasn't very good and the waitress's need to have better knowledge about the beer they serve. I hate giving this kind of review because it's a really nice Bar & Grill, but that's what my experience was like on this visit. I'm willing to give it another shot in the future. They may have just been off that day. Everyone has a bad day, so I'll give them another chance. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - South Congress Egg Roll and Michelob Ultra (in a bottle)! - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

The food was great and the service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was packed due to special prices and stayed packed due to widespread Internet issues.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Credit cards had to be processed manually and that was really slow but our server never lost his smile. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance and dog friendly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Went and sat outside in the patio with a large party, service was fast and there was options for everyone[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Stumbled on this family friendly gem on a date night by driving by and noticing the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once seated noticed the awesome playground they have that allows the kids a place to place while parents get to eat and chat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was okay. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Patio - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

Great beer and drink selection. We had a little work get together and the food was awesome. I had chicken fried steak and fries. Was super delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside area is open and has tons of tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The kids all played on the swings and slides. Great for families as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall great place to chill and enjoy your day or evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Good spot for a beer and football Sunday. The food was good, plenty of menu options. Waitress was friendly and attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A bit of a hidden gem, my bf and I love this spot for a chill hang.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also has a nice outdoor area in the back with a huge kids playscape.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We have been going to Docs backyard for over 10 years. It has always been great. The last two times we went, were terrible experiences. I ordered a Michelada and it tasted like pure Bloody Mary mix. SO I ordered a bottled beer to go with it. When I told the waitress that just three days prior, I had ordered one and it came with the bottle of beer, she replied, "No M'am". What?!?! That is an odd reply. But the food and service just got worse as we ordered more. We ordered, fish and chips, onion rings, fried pickles, and queso. The only thing that was edible was the fish. The onion rings were chewy and the batter was off. The fries on the fish and chip platter were stale; the chips for the queso was stale. By the time we got the server's attention to get fresh chips, the queso was hardened. The waitress could clearly see that we weren't eating the food because it was not edible, but she never sent a manager to us to make sure we left happy. Long ago, I worked in the restaurant business, and my managers always reiterated the importance of making sure a customer did not leave unhappy. Hence this review. Never going back--but saddened because it use to be such a happy place for my family. read more

Sad but true, this place is plummeting! Sorry Doc's. Boa'd Up didn't make it either and they had good boba. The service is great, but the food is bad and way too expensive to be that bad. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor needs work, maybe some neon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

My family decided to order and pick up some Doc's for dinner. My husband called in the order on the phone. We drove over there and parked and my husband picked up the food. After driving home and getting our food out we noticed several things. 1-Our order was incorrect. I ordered onion rings instead of fries and we were charged an extra $1.99 for something we didn't get. 2-We noticed an online ordering service charge of 10 percent added to our bill. I'm not sure why that fee was added as we called in our order. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a playscape for kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Let's talk about the food. I ordered the Fajita Chicken Nachos as a starter. They were good. They had bean, cheese, and fajita chicken. They were different in that they were on large circular chips. It's not the traditional style of nachos but they were just as good. I really liked the larger chips because they were able to hold the ingredients. They came with a small container of salsa, jalapenos, and sour cream. The salsa was a really good addition as it was flavorful and the jalapenos were fresh. I didn't try the sour cream. For my main dish I ordered the Lone Star chicken sandwich with onion rings. The sandwich had grilled chicken, bacon, guacamole, cheese, lettuce and tomato. It was a really good sandwich. The flavors were all there. My only complaint was that the bread was a little soggy from the ingredients but it was a good sandwich. I would have loved to try the onion rings but I ended up with fries that were good. They were large crinkle cut fries. Soft but crispy on the ends. Not my favorite type of fry but they were good. Overall the service over the phone was friendly and fast which is a positive and the food was good. I would give a higher rating but I was a little disappointed my order was incorrect and that there was a service charge I wasn't expecting. read more

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Oh dear this restaurant is not a place I would return. Came for a work event and first tried a margarita. It looked completely different than my coworkers exact same order and also tasted different. I think they forgot the alcohol and lime in mine :/... I asked if they could modify anything to be vegan and the waitress looked at me like I was crazy and said "uh no" although my jobs organizer had called to confirm they did. I tried their guac, salsa, and chips which I assumed vegan. The guac was actually just fine/tasty but the salsa tasted awful, mostly like ketchup. I ordered the bowl without meat, again assuming probably fine. It was fine other than the beans being too salty to eat. There are so many spots to eat in Austin and this would not be the one I'd choose. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is fast and it's nice to have the indoor-outdoor setup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Power Bowl without meat - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We'll be back for the playground! It's hard to find a place that has a great playground for kids, but Docs has one.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was OK and it wasn't anything home for but it did the job. [[HIGHLIGHT]]we went on a Sunday for lunch and it was a very busy which was great for us![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a great service, which is something else will probably be back for! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of space and room![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Went here for the famous $2 margs when it's over 100 degrees and I'd say it was well worth it! The servers were super chill and made the margs a little more special by adding strawberry to it. I also got the loaded tots, because the one thing you gotta get when drinking is tots. And these were solid, definitely a good bar snack. I also got the BAT Sliders. They were a little messy and hard to eat, but made it work because I am Batman. Nothing really stood out as amazing or a must gets, but experiencing the cheap margs was worth it so overall it was a solid experience. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Loaded tots - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

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Very good food for a good price, my brother and I shared the pulled pork nachos which were delicious. Service was good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a great ambiance outside, with a playscape so it great for family[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Pulled pork nachos - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

Lonnie review Went there yesterday food is always good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Would recommend sit outside very enjoyable just saying.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came in on National Tequila Day for $2 margaritas, stayed for our server Chase! He was absolutely fantastic, very personable and knowledgeable about the menu, made great recommendations and inquired about what we like/dislike to make sure he was recommending the right items. If you visit Doc's Backyard Grill I recommend asking for him, and getting the white wings (his recommendation and our favorite appetizer of the night)! read more

It has been a long time since my last Docs visit. I kind of remember why. It's okay. Walk in at 8pm on a Sat. Tables are all filthy, and it is pretty dead. I get it- they are short-staffed. But no one greeted us or called out "seat yourself." We tried outside. All untaken tables are filthy. The two staffers outside are running ragged. Again, it's pretty dead. The pluses: Do you have kids and need to drink around them? Doc's has your back! Large playscape, sunsails and misters, kiddie menu, and alcohol. And it is next door to Crumbl. Do you like sports, drinks, and want to hang solo? They got you! (I know they do watch parties in the fall, too.) FYI the queso is runny! But my cocktail is drinkable. $2 margs when it's 100+ outside! read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

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Came here for a college football Saturday and if we came just for that the rating would be higher. Good beers on tap and good amount of TV's, but the food was really bad. Usually bar food at a place like this is fine but my meal was really. I had the BBQ bacon burger. It was undercooked, asked for different cheese and didn't get it, and the fries were barely edible. My party got other things that looked ok but definitely not worth the price this place is charging. read more

Came here for the $2 when it's over 100 degree margaritas but unfortunately it was only 97 degrees. I still ordered the frozen watermelon margarita. Very sweet and went down way to fast. My 2nd drink was the Amarillo passion.it was less sweet and tastier in my opinion. Another drink to mention is the frozen jack and coke icee. I'm not a jack fan but it was very mild and nice adult version of the childhood 7-11 slurpees. The shrimp nachos were also good and loaded with beans and all the toppings. I was very surprised those chips were holding up with all that weight on them. We sat inside because of the heat but they have a very large dog friendly patio and play ground for the kids read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Doc's is a great place for Sunday fundays.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good playscape area and lots of outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love that there's tv screens all throughout the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The grilled chicken plate is very good. read more

Half off Burgers Monday's is fantastic. Our server, Des, was super attentive even while training another. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pleasant patio area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will return when here. read more

Wish we could give this place more stars. They actually found a way to create a family friendly sports bar with fantastic food, drinks, service, and entertainment. The ambience is like the old camp grounds with a huge play area for the kids best for the 3-12 set, but some stuff for younger. Our waitress Alex was the best keeping us drinking plates brought and cleared with just the perfect balance of coming to the table and giving space for us to eat. The fish and chips are outstanding crispy flaky yumminess combined with great fries. The wings are good and standard fare. The nachos are awesome but a bit overpriced. Still yes will get them again and again. The kids plates hit the spot and both kids cleaned their baskets. The chocolate brownie was superb. read more

Taco Wednesday was a great deal and the service was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is nice to hang outside when the weather is nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

Super fun and casual place. Food was great bar food. The service was OUTSTANDING! We came on a super busy Saturday evening, they told us it might be an hour wait for food, and we weren't in a rush so it was fine. They definitely cranked it out way quicker than that...like less than 30 mins. The best part was our server, V (short for Viviene)! She absolutely KILLED IT!! 10 stars for V!!! read more

First time here and it was a horrible experience. Environment: I went yesterday for natural margarita day and this place was a absolute MAD HOUSE. The place itself is nice and would normally look like a quiet place. Food: was okay in flavor but came out cold and took over 45 minutes to get. Drinks: they only had one margarita machine going and the drinks were coming out melted. I didn't mind but the drinks got worse and worse. Staff: The management of this place completely failed on managing this event. There was absolutely NO structure to seating or any way for the workers to know who should be served next. This place was a mad house and be a a free-for-all environment. People were standing everywhere hounding over tables trying to get their own seating. I understand not normally having a hostess, but when you have events that market margarita's for $2.22 it's a no brainer that you need as much staffing here as possible. I saw maybe 6 people working the front of house and it took forever to get anything. There was a line for the bar and people were walking out on their tabs because it was taking so long for the line to move. They also advertised a mariachi band would be there, the band there was NOT a mariachi (see pictures) read more

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Terrible, go to McDonajld's. Understaffed, no wonder this place is completely empty on a Friday night! Next Austin local stardust going lightless. Food: 0, Service: 0. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Back yard : 4[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Still a great spot. Good selection of beer. Full bar. Good food. Great service in a relaxed environment. But the prices! Inflation seems to have hit Doc's significantly more than my other regular haunts. read more

Great food and beer, kids ate the whole plates. Favorite item was the fried mushrooms read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

So glad we stumbled upon Doc's while Christmas shopping. We were able to enjoy their awesome happy hour. $4 Texas drafts and $6 appetizers, small boneless wings, or sliders. We decided to share three items. The blackened shrimp nachos were super tasty. I probably enjoyed these the most. The boneless wings with Buffalo sauce had just the right amount of sauce. The pulled pork sliders were a little short on the amount of pork, but still good. We ordered Eastcider drafts for $4 each. Our server was super nice and attentive. Everything came out fairly quickly too. Would definitely recommend their happy hour! read more

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I had a really good time here... wide bar lots of t.vs and their sliders were actually really good. Great for a party or lots of people that you have. Waitresses making sure your doing good and having a great time clean and fun. Definetly will be going back to enjoy some fun time! read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Delicious pork sliders - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

Got the fish and chips. It's made with catfish. Very mushy fish. Not a fan. I love that they had had tots tho read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

Not great but not bad. We walked into the restaurant and weren't sure if we were supposed to wait or just sit? Their service system is confusing--are we ordering with a person? Are we using the table/QR scanning ordering system? How do I pay? Food served its purpose. read more

This place is a go-to local sports bar hidden in Sunset Valley. It's tricky to find as it's in the corner and maps or Waze doesn't pinpoint it exactly. Don't get discouraged if it's your first time trying to find it. You can do it! We went to watch some NCAA hoops and luckily found a great table outside in front of a huge TV. Dogs are welcome and they have disposable water bowls for dogs and you fill them up yourself. The beer on tap is great. They even have Pinthouse Pizza's ELECTRIC JELLYFISH on tap! I have been here a lot and the food is decent. It comes out hot and the portions are typically a good size. I was underwhelmed by the Buffalo chicken sliders today and here's why... The taste was great. The bun was fresh. We got real blue cheese on the side and fresh lettuce. The size of the chicken on the bun was disappointing. It seemed more like a chicken nugget than a slider. The bun to chicken ratio was way off. Put more chicken on the bun and this would be a fantastic little slider. The place closed at 11 and they didn't kick us out even though we were the last ones there and they were cleaning around us. The game was tied and there was two minutes left. We couldn't leave yet! March Madness Baby! Grab your friends, your dog, and your appetite. This place is great. Side-note: there is a great playground and lots of room for the kiddos. So bring them along too. You can send them off to play while you kick back with friends and enjoy the patio. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Buffalo Chicken Sliders - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

I went to Docs this evening with a 4 year old and pup for the outdoor playground and being able to have dogs on the outdoor area. Service was NON EXISTENT. You order yourself at the table which I did easily. From there it took 25 minutes to get one water and one coke. They have the kids water without a straw or lid so I asked for those so the 4 year old wouldn't spill it and he said sure but never came back. At 55 min later and no sign of any food or anyone to check back I went and found a waitress in the upper part to ask for help. She said she would check and 10 minutes later our food finally came. We had a mushroom app, kids chicken and side salad. Over an hour for those items?? No apology nothing. They also served the food with no silverware. I told her when she brought it can I please get silverware. Again she said sure but again 15 minutes later no one came back so I had to find someone to watch my kid and dog to venture up and get my own silverware and napkins. It was just a total mess from start to finish. No servers ever came to check or refill or help ever the entire time I was there. The food was cold when we got it which makes me think it just sat there for who knows how long until someone brought it. While the playground was great the service was so awful I probably will try to find another place. As a side not they require you to pay for the food and tip the moment it's ordered which is pretty crappy when you plan to tip well and the service and food is so atrocious. read more

Showed up for lunch. Found it based on Yelp reviews. Nice big family friendly sports bar. Huge outdoor seating area. Fire pit and play ground for kids. Lots of TVs. Full service bar with a lot of beers on tap. Started with fried pickles. Pretty good, nice and thick cut, not the thin ones like many places have, but everyone has their preference. Then moved onto the pork protein bowl. Pretty darn good. Menu had a lot of different things so it was hard to choose. Shrimp nachos looked tasty as well. I'll add this place to my Austin regulars when I'm up here on business. Probably a great place to watch football. read more

Doc's Backyard Grill - Pork power bowl - American Near Me - Sunset Valley, Texas

Not only a great spot to catch a game, we also come for the fish & chips. Best around. Great staff as well.