I don't write Yelp reviews lightly, but The Side Yard absolutely deserves the praise. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is something special. The atmosphere strikes that rare balance between relaxed neighborhood charm and thoughtfully curated design. It feels intimate without being cramped, lively without being loud. Whether you're meeting friends for brunch or settling in for a long, unhurried dinner, the space just works. The food is outstanding. Every dish feels intentional--fresh ingredients, bold but balanced flavors, and presentation that elevates the experience without being pretentious. You can taste the quality. The menu manages to be creative while still delivering comfort and approachability. It's the kind of place where you start planning what you'll order next time before you've even finished your plate. Service was equally impressive. Warm, knowledgeable, and attentive without hovering. The staff clearly take pride in what they're serving and genuinely want you to have a great experience. Hidden Meadows is lucky to have a spot like this. The Side Yard isn't just a restaurant--it's a destination. Five stars, easily. I'll absolutely be back. read more

This place is a great spot for a quick lunch or a beer and a sports game. The food is fantastic and comes out pretty quickly. It's a seat-yourself and order-at-the-bar kind of place. You can either close out right away or keep your tab open. There's bar seating with TVs and also patio seating available. It has a cute, comfy vibe that was welcoming. We had the Classic burger, Chicken Caesar wrap, and a side of Parmesan garlic fries. Everything we saw coming out of the kitchen looked great. We can't wait to come back and try the wings next time. My only complaint is that their burgers, sandwiches, and wraps are $15/$16 and are à la carte. At that price, I think they should come with a side. read more

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A charming, tucked-away spot. We enjoyed wine during the day and burgers in the evening. At lunchtime, it wasn't too busy, but by dinner, only a few tables were available. The atmosphere felt family-oriented, with plenty of kids, though it also suited couples. They offer a solid selection of food and drinks, and it seemed popular with locals. Service was noticeably slower at night. read more

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Best place for a nice time in the area !!!! Family friendly and great place to go after playing a round of golf with the boys. No place like it truly the gem of the area! read more

The food is okay. I ordered a buffalo chicken wrap and it had too much feta and buffalo. Literally dripping salty buffalo sauce. I wanted to like it so much but I couldn't. However the spice level was there, it did have a good kick. The service was good except for the fact they should update their yelp and google page because it says dogs are still allowed but they're not. We had to sit out by the market, which wasn't a big deal but their ad said they do allow outdoor seating for dogs. As far as ambiance, I'm not sure. We couldn't go inside because we had little dog. read more

Side Yard Public House - Sports Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Just a few miles east of the I-15, is this restaurant in Hidden Meadows. Food is ordered at the bar and then delivered to your table/number. The staff are friendly and food selection is great, and decor beautiful. Sometimes I'll use a restaurant restroom and there isn't a place to hang your items, and the floor isn't an option. Their ladies restroom has a place to hang your belongings. It's those little details I appreciate. The vibe is super chill and low key. Just what I love. I would definitely come back here again. read more

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The Classic Burger is a double patty smashburger that's among the best quick-serve restaurant burgers in the North County. All of the ingredients are fresh, high quality, and their ratio to each other and the Brioche bun is perfect. The burger sauce is also excellent and ties the burger together nicely. The fries are crispy and delicious, with no soft ones like many such places suffer from. The onion rings are big, fried to perfection, and served with two tasty dipping sauces. My main complaint is that they, like other such places, don't offer a burger with a small serving of fries, instead making you buy a huge pile for $6.00 extra. When you're charging $15.00 for a burger, throwing in a few fries that would literally cost them less than 25¢ would be fair. The back patio is a delightful place to eat, and there are plenty of TVs streaming sports. My other complaint is the flies--at least on the Summer day I visited. I suggest you invest in a couple of fly fans and bring them along, but it would be better if management would put them on all the tables. On Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/24yrz8vz read more

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Food, beer, and service - the trifecta in a local pub minutes from home. Today's special was for St. Patrick - corned beef sandwich and a $5 Guinness. Big plus: the owner (behind the bar) knows how to pour a Guinness. Baseball on the tv screens, I couldn't ask for more. read more

Stopped here for lunch in Escondido. Sports bar with a nice outdoor patio. Food was okay tbh. Not bad but not really memorable either. I enjoyed the wings tho! Especially the lemon pepper. Completely self-service. So you seat yourself, order at the bar, and grab your own utensils and water. The bartender was very friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of the highlights of the experience. read more

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We always enjoy coming here. I decided to try something new. Didn't care for the pastor. Loved the nachos! Everything else is consistently great! read more

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I've been going to Side yard Public House for years. It has excellent food and is a nice place to just hang out. I highly recommend it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Good food and better service. We came for the weekend to celebrate a wedding and needed a place to grab some lunch and this was the perfect place because our kids are so picky. We ordered burgers, fish tacos, carne asada nachos, chicken strips and they hit the spot. Drinks were also on point. Although it was hot as balls outside, the shade and the water mist made it more comfortable to eat outside. Next time you're in Escondido and want to get those bellies full, come this place a try. Oh one more thing, NO PETS ALLOWED. TIL next time my fellow yelpers read more

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Love the atmosphere, love the food. Burgers are incredible. Only complaint is if I'm paying $16 for a burger...give me some fries The fries are next level. Give the ppl some fries with their burger sheeeesh read more

Turkado Spinach Wrap & Non-alcoholic Pilsner for husband Walnut Apple Salad & Prosecco for me Great food and service read more

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Nice little space to have a drink and enjoy some appetizers.... Will definitely stop by again when we are in the area.

The food was great, the outdoor area was very cute, family friendly or brunch, and the service was great as well.

Thought we found our next little hidden gem but damn we were wrong.. started off with a bad experience when ordering our food and drink order. The bartender last night (Sunday) acted like we were bothering her when placing our order.. not even trying to hide her facial expressions she made it super obvious like she was upset we were placing an order... then to top it off we literally waited over an 1hr and a half for our food with no manager or employee reaching out to apologize or offer any drinks nor any type of follow ups even whe it got really slow.. just a bad and horrible experience and wouldn't stop in again...pretty sad because it's a nice spot but oh well ‍ read more

‼If you're a person with disabilities that requires a medical alert/service animal I do not recommend going here unless you enjoy feeling uncomfortable during your meals.‼ I brought my service dog during lunchtime and sat in the back patio area. Mind you this establishment is 80% open air/outdoors and was not busy. My dog had his vest and his badge on and about 30 minutes into being there a man came up to our table. I couldn't tell you his name as he did not introduce himself. Could've been a bus boy could've been the owner. I have no idea. He informed me that dogs are not allowed at this establishment. I replied that he is a service animal. I didn't think I would need to say that as he is clearly marked. My service dog was not causing any disruptions to prompt this encounter. In response to me informing him of the clear fact that he is a service animal he replied "well what service does he perform for you?" I have not been asked this in my four years with my service dog. It was my understanding that businesses are not legally allowed to inquire as to what disability your dog services. I informed him of this and he said "actually it's the one question I'm legally allowed to ask" I informed him the service he provides. He left us alone, but the encounter made me incredibly uncomfortable and confused as we were not bothering anyone. We had every right to be there and it was clear that he was a service dog. I don't understand why he felt the need to argue this and make a customer feel uncomfortable. I did look up later and he is allowed to ask the task in which the animal performs but they are not allowed to inquire as to why he needs to perform that task. I wanted to leave right then, but our food was coming, paid for, and I was not alone. If this man had approached us in kindness and introduced himself, things might have gone differently and I might have not felt the need to write a review, but he was NOT kind. He seemed angry off the bat. He did not want my dog there despite his right to be there. Safe to say we will not be coming back here and I highly advise anyone with disabilities that requires a service animal to avoid this place. ****update: upon reading through their other reviews, I am not the only one who has had an unpleasant experience with the ownership/staff of this restaurant in regards to service animals, MANY have. They have outright denied service to those with disabilities and service animals which is illegal and can occur a $4000 fine if reported. he seems to come up with a different excuse each time as to why a service dog is not allowed in their 80% outdoor establishment lol Someone else stated that he mentioned there was an incident there that caused them to not allow dogs anymore. I understand the PTSD he might be having, however it is illegal to deny or harass someone with a disability that requires a service animal. One can legally ask someone to remove their service animal if they are not under the control of their owner, but that does not seem to be the case with any of the encounters I read about nor my encounter with him. read more

Hidden gem! We come here often and love it. The food is delicious. I would say the best wings I've had around. The firebird is one of our go to as well. The beer is always rotating and they always have local breweries on tap! The service is great, everyone is super friendly. It is a very cute little spot hidden away. read more

Got the Hot chicken sandwich and half order of fries. It was somewhat crowded but I've seen it busier. It took an hour for our food to arrive. Learned there was only one cook in the kitchen. When the food arrived the fries were cold. Ordered half an order which looked more like a quarter of an order. Which was fine because they were cold anyway. The chicken on my sandwich was paper thin and very over cooked. Nothing hot about that hot chicken sandwich other than the name. I've never seen a thinner piece of chicken on a sandwich. I was starving so after waiting f so long I managed to choke most of the sandwich down. I should've complained but I didn't want to wait another hour for my food. It was taco Tuesday and they only had carne asada tacos. Another disappointment as I really wanted the Birrieria tacos. And they charge for every extra item like sour cream and cheese. Really? The inexpensive tacos weren't that inexpensive after adding the "extra" items. My friend said they were good though. Overall a disappointing experience. The staff was friendly as always. read more

This place is absolutely darling, but you wouldn't even know that just from looking at the outside. Walking in the entire restaurant is outdoors, the decor and seats are wonderful. Tons of booths, pillows, and fresh flowers on every table. You order at the bar, grab your number and they will bring out the food to you. Everything seemed to be self served, self serve water, silverware, condiments, etc. Came for brunch and ordered bottomless mimosas $25, they gave us a bottle with cranberry and orange juice as well. When you finish your bottle just go on up to the bar for another. I was a bit let down by the brunch menu, there wasn't that many options but they did say we could order food from the deli next door. The food was just okay, I asked for crispy potatoes and they were not at all. The omelette was good and had fresh ingredients. The bacon could have been crispier. There is also a ton of flies and hungry birds since it is all outdoors. Overall, everyone was so nice and accommodating, and the vibe here is so welcoming. I'll definitely return to try the lunch menu as it was a bigger variety. read more

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Pros: - Location - SO close to home. Excellent Food. Chili Wings are amazing, as are the Gorgonzola fries. Cons: - Not mobile-order friendly for quick pickup, combined with... - No longer dog friendly = Deal breaker bc my 12lb dog is usually with me. And I can't leave her in the car in the summer!! Was informed of this rather rudely while sitting at a table waiting for the food I had already paid for when a staff walked up to my table as he was passing it: "Dogs are not allowed here anymore. Didn't you see the signs??" I replied "you mean the multiple signs I've seen since mine & my dog's first visit here welcoming well-behaved/under-control dogs with open arms? That sign?" Oh - well that changed. They're not allowed here anymore" and walked off back to his bar. Considering the tone, I felt I was being asked to leave, so I left as I had then lost my desire to even eat I was so mad -- and won't return. I simply didn't know the right [to have my pup with me] had been abolished. She was lying down at my feet when he did this. CLEARLY my dog wasn't a problem in that moment (or any). A kinder, more compassionate approach would have been better at keeping me as a customer. At least not made me feel like I didn't have to be his "bother" and leave. But since I don't drink, I'm not really a big loss I guess. Tho I did bring quite a few new people there in my excitement to share their wings. Oh well. Perhaps they will return ... not likely tho. read more

We were originally headed to stone brewing on our way to our venue tour however they were closed for a private event. We found this place on our maps and we are glad we did! Upon arrival we were greeted by the sweetest waitresses and don't even get me started on the food. The food was incredibly delicious and by far the best fish tacos we've had yet. We will definitely be returning!!! read more

Side Yard Public House - Truffle Fries, Western Burger, Fish Tacos - Sports Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

Love this place! Favorite local spot. Such great food, great service, and such a chill vibe. Really delicious sandwiches!

Amazing food and even better service! Every dish was full of flavor and the staff made us feel right at home. My fiance ordered the Merrill Melt and said he'd come back just for that! My Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich hit the spot. Can't wait to come back! read more

Great food, great staff and some of the best beers on tap. Take your Mom you will become her favorite child

You don't ever approach a service dog in a hostile manner and tell us we don't allowed dogs here. Then proceed to provide attitude when we stated it was a service dog. Something you guys should educate yourselves on. When I went back to ask for his name (the ginger male at the register) he was no longer at the front. I had to ask multiple times to the staff there what his name was and was told "Jake the manager" which I don't even know if that's correct. read more

I was searching for a place to eat and drink and found this on yelp. We drove here around 7:30 pm and the vibe is like when you get lost in the middle of nowhere and youre hungry and drive pass by a neighborhood and you see lights and musics playing Lol .Cool ambience with live music. We ordered nachos, its okay but ive tasted better. The wings are good so as the flavored french fries . The burger is alright. Cool beer choices. read more

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The food was great! People were welcoming. Have plenty of beer on tap. Personally I had a Michelada and it was really good. The whole back dining area had a real nice patio feel to it and being it was November plenty of heaters around to keep you comfortable. Had some activities going like trivia. Me and my family had a great time definitely going there again. Highly recommend it! read more

From the moment you walk in this place you feel welcomed. The ambiance, food and service is well appreciated. There is such a genuine feeling of belonging and respect. It's a great place for so many reasons. They continue to innovate their menu as well doing Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, and bringing back live music now that the weather is a bit warmer. The owner Jake works with so many local breweries to bring in a great variety of flavors. The chef brings passion and enthusiasm and creativity with flavors and textures so it's always a delight to visit and try new things. I'm so happy it's been thriving and I hope to see more great things blossom here. read more

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My husband and I were staying at the Welk Resort and were searching for food off site and we found this gem. It's a super cute, chill spot with delicious food. My husband had the fire bird sandwich with no slaw or pickles and loved it; he said it had great flavor. I had the fish and chips and they were cooked SO well! Super crunchy and hot breading on the fish--so good. The fish inside was small though so breading to fish ratio could be improved. We also ordered the sweet potato fries and they were hot, crunchy and soft on the inside--perfection. Service is great! You order at the bar and seat yourself. They have music in different days than posted so be aware if you're looking for entertainment. Recommend if you're staying in the area. read more

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I just ate the best burger I've had in years! If you haven't eaten here in a while, like me, you need to know they've gone to a burger more like a smash style. They've knocked it out of the park!!! DELICIOUS!!! read more

This is my first time here at this place and the food is amazing!!!! Had the shrimp tacos, the Machado fries and the Western burger, some beers and some wine. Awesome!!!! read more

What an amazing find! Got a little worried approaching this place since its nestled in the hills but its a fantastic location now that I think of it. Staff was awesome and explained everything when we stepped inside. You order at the bar and take a number to a table of your choice. They did have a few reserved tables so you can likely call in for larger parties. Luckily we were able to find a spot no problem with our large party of 12, but we did come a little earlier around 5:30pm on a Thursday. It is outdoor so may be uncomfortable if its super hot outside but it seems like they shade pretty well and have misters to keep you from melting too much. We just ordered a bunch of stuff and shared it like we normally do. Fish Tacos (4): They were good but not super outstanding. Fish was fresh and breaded nicely. Good flavor in the fish as well but small compared to the taco shell that it came with. The cabbage and other topping complimented it along with the salsa. The Western Burger (4): Fantastic burger. Big and juicy. Somewhat gourmet-ish. The meat quality stands out which is proper. The Market Salad (4): It's a fresh salad. Nice zing flavor. Not too special but good. Kids Sliders (3): Our boy loved it but it wasn't anything special. Came with fries that were crispy. Grilled Cheese Bacon Sandwich (5): THIS was amazing! Didn't have enough to go around here. The bacon was thick and crispy. The bread was light and toasted perfectly. And the cheese was cheesy. Not sure how else to describe it. It's good! Chinese Chicken Salad (5): Fat slice of grilled chicken on top of your greens. Good sesame sauce and fresh veggies. This one also disappeared quickly. Truffle Fries (4): Crispy fries. I think they use some sort of truffle oil to get the truffle flavor. Not sure but it was tasty. Brussels Sprouts (4): Nice char on the Brussels. The sprouts were really big! Drinks (5): First, their draft selection is awesome! Great craft brews like Pliny the Elder and their taps are super COLD! Amazing in this hot weather! They had a good wine selection as well as a hard kombucha, hard tea, and hard cider on tap. Something for everyone! Overall we had a nice experience. They even started a trivia night which we participated in. Kids were getting restless so we couldn't stay till the end but we held a steady tie for 2nd place while we were there. It was fun nonetheless. We'll likely visit again when we're in the area. read more

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I wanted to find a spot off the beaten path that I could ride my bike to and I found this gem. Up in the rocky hills of north county this was the perfect spot to ride to. Great bar and selection. The wings were really good and the staff friendly. Nicely decorated, open outdoor seating and has live music. Fun, tastier and a great location. read more

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This was a super cute spot. We were in town and wanted to find a place to watch our team play and this was a short distance away. The front of this spot doesn't look like anything special, but when you walk in, it super cute, open and airy and sports like but girly and granola a little bit, they have the bbq going on the side. The wide variety of beers were perfect for us, as we like to try different Pale Ales and IPA's and we had a great time here. read more

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It's kind of a hidden gem but it's in a nice location. A bit overwhelming with how busy it is (busy is good, I know) but not a lot of space to stand and not be in anyone's way. They only serve beer and wine, no cocktails. We got the FML fries and the carne asada nachos. I didn't like the fries, the sauce was more of a smoky chipotle flavor rather than a sriracha aioli and I hate smoky. They were too spicy for my friend. The nachos were good, but we got a lot of fatty meat on the nachos and made it hard to enjoy all of it. I'll still come back, it's a cool vibe otherwise! read more

Side Yard Public House - Sports Bars Near Me - Escondido, California

The Sideyard Public House has been a lifesaver for our community ever since it opened. It puts out great food has a wonderful selection of beers (so I hear, I'm not a beer drinker) and offer 48 different wine labels (which I do partake in). The only negative I have ever had was the annoying flys that were always trying to steal my food. I showed up last night and asked my family if they noticed anything different and they immediately said "No flies!". Then I stopped by with my daughter and her friend for a quick friend during the day and again No Flies!! I'm not sure what they did, but it's the proverbial icing on the cake with a great atmosphere, great food, great neighbors and entertainment and now no annoying flies! Thank you! read more

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Delicious food, outstanding service, and fantastic vibes. Your team rocks! Keep it up!

Local spots like this scare me. I never know when a little casual eatery is going to be a diamond or a bust. This is definitely the former. **disclaimer** we don't drink, so don't read further if you're looking for info on the local draught. BUT, given my experience, I'm sure that's great too. Everything is casual. Self seating. Order at the bar, take your number and go chill. I love it. Food is upmost tier. First rate. Top notch. I had the CBR Bird. Fantastic taste and texture the whole way through. All the ingredients were perfectly blended. Nothing was overpowering, nothing was too shy to say hello. Would order again in .2 seconds (that's two-tenths, for those that are mathematically challenged.) Daughters shared the chicken tenders. Solid portion. AWESOME fries. Light and crispy. Seriously, so good. Wife had a buffalo chicken wrap (not pictured). She is pretty picky, and she ate the whole darned thing. That's the best compliment she can give. We had some truffle fries and FML fries for the table. Both were great. Only mistake I made was ordering both, because they are serious servings so one would have been enough. I'm leaving this whole helping of the FML fries because I'm stuffed. They are gonna think I hated them. lol! Not the case. Great stuff. Lastly - the pretzel bites. Order them. Also not pictured because I ate those things like... well, I'll keep this PG. they were good. Really good. If you like soft pretzels at ALL, order them. Thanks for the meal, SYPH! read more

Side Yard Public House - CBR Bird, FML fries, Truffle Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Escondido, California