My family and I came to the Hollywood Bowl tonight for The Classical World Cup led by Tito Munoz with special guests Randall Goodby and Josh Kahn. Since I was bringing my wife and our two girls, I planned ahead and booked reservations at The Backyard. I usually don't dine at the Bowl restaurants, but I'm glad I did this time. We arrived early and were greeted right away. Even though we were ahead of our reservation time, they seated us without hesitation, which was great because we were hungry. Our server, Drue, was fantastic. She was funny, knowledgeable about the menu, and had great suggestions. She was also wonderful with our girls, which made the whole experience even better. We started with the bread. The center was soft, the crust had the right crunch, and while the butter itself wasn't anything special, once you added coarse salt it became something really good. After that we had the Caesar Verde and the hamachi. The hamachi was the only miss of the night. The sauce carried all the flavor and the fish didn't shine on its own. The Caesar, on the other hand, was excellent. It had corn and pumpkin seeds, which is a combination I've never had before, and I could have easily eaten two of them. Our main dish was the ribeye, and it was incredible. Better than most steak houses. Perfectly cooked, juicy, buttery, and served over a bed of mushrooms that soaked up all the flavor. I would come back to the Hollywood Bowl just for this steak. We also had grilled broccolini with olives, pine nuts, and a hint of lemon, plus a small ramekin of mac and cheese that was surprisingly good. I wanted more of it. Overall, The Backyard delivered a great pre‑show dinner with excellent service and standout dishes. Drue made the experience even better. I would absolutely return. Pricing Breakdown Bread: 12 Arnold Palmers (3): 21 Hamachi Aquachi: 29 Caesar Verde: 23 Ribeye Steak: 78 Mac and Cheese: 26 Broccolini: 19 Subtotal: 208 Food and Non‑Alcoholic Tax: 20.28 Total Paid: 228.28 read more

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Improve everything Although the service was great The food was the worst I had the vegetable skewers they were dry , how is that possible the humus was awful tasting a strange texture , the cucumber salad tasty Other entrees, pork dry and tuff Sea bass fishy Save your money we will never return ,and we go to the Hollywood Bowl as season subscribers at least 8 times per season read more

A perfect pre-show dining experience. ​My recent visit to The Backyard, ahead of seeing LCD Soundsystem and Pulp perform was an amazing experience. We decided to show up early and grabbed dinner there, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting the venue. ​We ordered the Ribeye, a Peach Watermelon Salad, a few sides, and a bottle of Grenache to share with my friends. I have to say the steak was cooked perfectly. ​The staff was beyond amazing--attentive, efficient, and friendly. The atmosphere was inviting and very relaxing. read more

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As many times as I've been to the Bowl, I never knew this restaurant even existed! A friend recommended it, so my husband and I decided to make reservations two days before our concert. Luckily, I was able to get a spot just in time before the show started. From the photos online, it looks pretty spacious, but in reality, the dining area feels a bit tight. Service was great--very attentive and friendly. The menu, however, is somewhat limited. I ordered the salmon, and my husband had the peach and watermelon salad. The food was just okay--nothing that really wowed me. For me, it was all about the ambiance. Dining with the stage as a backdrop was definitely a unique experience and something worth trying at least once. I don't think I'll dine there again, but I would recommend it to others who haven't been. It's a cool, hidden spot to check off your list before enjoying a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. read more

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Great way to have dinner before a show! The Backyard is inside of the Hollywood Bowl taking the stairs up just above Promenade 1. The restaurant offers a mix of fare from the grill. They're tried and true is the rib eye steak with charred spring onion, domingo rojos, and almond salbitxada ($72.) They offer other entrees from chicken to fish. The swordfish with panzanella alla puttanesca-tomatoes, capers and black olives $45 is an exquisite dish. The service is a little slow so grab a bottle of their curated wines by Caroline Styne from AOC. Make a reservation early enough to hear the musicians warm up as you enjoy dinner. read more

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Great setting and fantastic food. Slightly slow service but the servers and staff do their best. We went for dinner prior to Jesus Christ Superstar and made reservations for 6:45 online. Shuttle from the zoo when they start and we got seated just before our reservation. Wife went with the salmon and I had the rib eye. We added the fried potatoes and had the chocolate torta for dessert. The salmon was great and the steak was cooked very well. Our server was not the one that took our order though. The manager noticed we were just sitting and took our order right away. He must have noticed that we were waiting for a bit and put a rush because we got our food out prior to the table next to us who had been there for a little bit. I think the guy made a comment to the server about that. Paired Cabernet was good. The torta was probably the highlight for me I wish the serving was just a tad bigger. Over a good meal in a convenient location for a night at the bowl. read more

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had dinner before a show yesterday, we got to the place 15 minutes before our reservation, host turned us away said come back at your time, even though the place was EMPTY. we sat on a wall bench, cracked our wine, and all enjoyed. came back 15 minutes later, place was packed, got one of the last tables. Waitress was nice, but realized we didn't need drinks, so her tip was a lot less than it would have been. the food here is meh, small menu. it's great if you don't want to be in the box beyond the show. I wouldn't bother going here again. someone should give additional training to the host. read more

Top shelf food only surpassed by extra extraordinary service. Myself, my future wife and her friends thoroughly enjoyed this special slice of the venue. read more

Excellent way to dine at the Hollywood Bowl. Food, service and ambiance were 5 star.

This is an excellent restaurant inside the Hollywood Bowl. Reservation is strongly recommended. We have reserved every one of our season ticket events for this year. Food is excellent and the ambience is second to none if you want to be almost next to the stage. The ambience is so great that the food tastes so much better just because...LOL.. So, come to The Backyard whenever you are coming to Hollywood Bowl. You won't be disappointed. Oh why only 4 stars, you asked? Too difficult to get a table sometimes, that is why. read more

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Hidden away behind one of the screens is The Backyard at The Hollywood Bowl. The The entrance is behind the popcorn stand, up a few stairway. Super out-sight gem. Our waiter Alex, Ryan Reynolds look alike, was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu. Every dish he suggested was perfection. The handsome bar tender was on point bring refills at the right time. Ribeye, huge proportion, tender, juicy and with flavors only a wood fire grill can give. The sauce, it's witchcraft pairing with this protein. Lamb, look at my picture. That says it all. The lamb cooked pink in the middle, the sauce elevated this dish with such freshness. I drink the sauce in buckets. Service, food, and ambience, all top notch. And you can't be the location. read more

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We just tried this restaurant since we were attending the Charlie Wilson and En Vogue concert. The restaurant has all outdoor seating. The ambiance is warm and inviting with a perfect blend of low tables and high tables. All servers were attentive. Our server was (Tae) and she was a jewel!!! She made solid recommendations for wine and our entrees. The rib eye steak was cooked to perfection, filled with mouth-watering flavor. The Payard chicken was suppose to be chicken breast but the piece I had tasted like thighs the flavor was good but I prefer breast and wings. The shrimp appetizer is a must-have. We truly enjoyed our dining experience and look forward to our next Hollywood Bowl for the summer, dining at Backyard! #BackyardDining #GreatExperiwnce #GoodTimes read more

Great food and amazing waitress Jen. The host was a jerk. Other than that, great experience.

inside the hollywood bowl very cute rooftop vibes. Our server Amber was amazing!! she was so sweet and had such a great pace through the entire meal. we were sharing laughs with her throughout the entire meal! we got a bunch of starters and shared. the mac and cheese had breadcrumbs on top which i love nice and crispy but not overly cheesey it was perfect. the shishito peppers were AMAZING!! the avocado cream was incredible and i hate everything!!! i loved the beat salad it was perfectly citrusy and balanced. we got the spicy beer steamed shrimp which everyone else liked it but it was cold and personally i don't love cold shrimp. thank you Amber if i'm back at the hollywood bowl i will comeback to visit you! read more

Located inside the Hollywood bowl venue. Make reservations so that you are on the premises just before your concert. We were seated right away. Our server seemed to have been in a rush...I could almost hear her tapping her pen on her order pad... The bread app is great. The rib eye was thinner and fattier than most I've had. For $65 I expected a better cut of meat. The Mac and cheese was definitely the star of the dinner They don't offer hard alcohol because they are a city/county park, so they use an alcohol called saba (?) which I think is wine based to make their cocktails. I ordered a $16 mojito that tasted nothing like a mojito. I'd recommend sticking to the wine or beer. I love the convenience but probably won't go back. read more

The Backyard - Rib eye - Belgian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Made a reservation. We were about 20 minutes late and they still took us. Thank goodness! Delicious and generous portions. Fun atmosphere. read more

A lovely venue to dine at before seeing a show at the Hollywood Bowl. The is full of excitement, people hanging at the bar and others seated dining. You can order a bottle of wine and if you don't finish it, they will give you a bucket and cups to take to your seats. The bread was tasty, be sure to sprinkle a little salt on it. Both the succotash and the ceviche had good flavor. The lamb was okay.. good flavor, the temperature was cooked more than I'd like but it was tender and flavorful. My husband had the seabass. You must make reservations.. this is a hot spot and gets crowded. Felt really rushed by the server to orders. They kept coming by to check on us but it didn't feel like they were checking to see if we were good with everything it felt as tho they were checking to see how long we'd take to finish. read more

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Excellent waitstaff but if you order grilled items make sure you tell them not to overcook - both the sea bass and the lamb chops were on the dry side. The salads are refreshingly light and tasty with an unusual combination of ingredients. Small, cozy covered balcony (between doors 1 & 2) with views of the Bowl. read more

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My husband and I had dinner with friends before the Boy Genius concert and LOVED the convenience, relaxed, fun feel and being able to listen to the opening bands. We had THE best server, Drew who was adorable and made great recommendations for food and wine as it was our first time. The avocado apricot salad and Mac and Cheese side were stand outs and if you're a vegetarian, the trumpet mushroom dish was delicious. We'll definitely go back!! read more

The best place to have dinner before a concert at The Hollywood Bowl. The food is excellent, not much of a vegan selection. They have an enormous wine list. The employees are very friendly and professional at the same time. read more

I attend concerts at The Bowl and dine here frequently and it never disappoints. The staff is always courteous and knows what's on the ever-changing menu. Make a reservation prior to arriving as they are booked up most concert nights. read more

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It's literally about the size of someone's back yard. LOL! Complete with an outdoor grill. The menu has ok variety but it's pretty small. The service can be slow at times. Definitely make reservations or you may not be served. Check to see what time the venue begins entry before you choose your reservation time. read more

Pleasantly surprised at the food at the backyard so expensive the taste melting that they've done is really excellent. I had the lamb chops which came with the delightful salad. My husband had the pork chop, and was very satisfied with the size and the taste. read more

Love this place -- fine dining at the Bowl, great service... But how is it that this place doesn't offer coffee with dessert?

Beautiful setting,delicious food, loved the Vodka Mint lemonade cocktail. The service was great , everyone had a great time before heading into the concert . read more

There's something about this place that I just absolutely love. There's nothing that I can quite put my finger on, maybe the it's the ambience, and a feeling of coziness, but it's definitely one of my go-to places whenever I make a suggestion to friends for places to go out to. That being said, depending on what's in season/the menu for the day the food is either amazing or just alright. But that gets outweighed by how happy this place makes me feel by just being there. read more

This used to be such an amazing place to have a meal before a performance. I don't know why they can't get it together. I realize restaurants are in COVID recovery mode, but I've eaten here several times this summer and EVERY TIME I have to send my protein back for being overcooked. EVERY TIME. Where's the quality control? It has to be more cost effective to have someone overseeing things than constantly returning them. Also, it is inexcusable to wait 25 minutes for someone to come to your table. Or 45 minutes for your salad to come out. Especially when the restaurant is not near capacity. And the manager is useless. Complaints are met with "I'm sorry" rather than remedies. Stop chatting up customers and see that the kitchen is working properly. You expect more from a Suzanne Goin restaurant. Picnicking at The Bowl never looked so good. read more

Food was good I say the could use more servers. Service and food were slow and it's pretty pricey for what you get. Almost missed the start of the show waiting on our change from the check. Ordered the S'mores to go and ate them at the seat taste like burnt marshmallow not in a good way. read more

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A shame this place is getting such bad reviews. First time here and while it wasn't amazing and worth the spendy price points, it wasn't a bad experience. We ordered several dishes and some, like the scallops, were quite good. I feel like they are trying with some of the ingredients to be impressive and put out quality food. Some pluses: * The view is quite lovely. I don't know that there is a bad seat anywhere. I also liked the ambiance. * The portions are good size. We like to share dishes and there was more than enough food for the 2 of us. * The service is good and timely when we asked for things. Some minuses: * The tables are very close together. You can hear every word of conversation of others surrounding you. * The food came out pretty much all at once. We ordered several dishes and the two top table was pretty small. I would have preferred dishes be spaced out more evenly. * They charge for bread. It's only $3, but come on! It's bread! That said it was good and I enjoyed it mostly because I rarely eat bread anymore. Oh, and soft, warm bread with hard cold butter. No, just no. * It wasn't cheap. For the money, I can't say it was worth it. With tip, 1/2 dozen oysters, 1 salad, 1 entree, 2 sides, dessert and a bottle of wine it was just under $300. * They only serve drip coffee. No coffee drinks and no decaf. They have tea in a bag, which is a rather weak presentation. They need to fix this. We have a future reservation for an upcoming show here. I told my husband we'd be better off getting sushi elsewhere for the money. We'll see if we end up coming back and what it's like. read more

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Awesome all of it!! Staff was fabulous v very accommodating and helpful even over the phone!

Excellent! Beautiful, great food and service! The cheese biscuits were amazing, and the drinks were fabulous.

Chicken was really good, salmon okay, Mac-cheese weak, but service was absolutely horrid because they're SUPER DISORGANIZED and the Hostess was really bad. WAY OVERPRICED. Tip: show up really late (after show has started if you want a better experience). read more

The Backyard - Salmon was a bit weak, but not horrible. Mac-n-cheese super weak. - Belgian Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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For the price, this place was a disappointment. They charge prices you'd see at a three star Michelin restaurant but don't even serve the food listed on the menu. Their "rib-eye" steak was a tough New York cut, prepared improperly. The sea bass didn't taste right. The food was worthy of an Applebee's. The red wine was served ice cold because they chose to store it in a fridge rather than at the proper temperature. My best recommendation is to skip this place and bring a picnic basket to the Hollywood Bowl. read more

Delicious foods, nice selections of wine and excellent services at this hidden gem located on a upstair patio to the left hand side after you pass the main entrance, the small space fills up quickly therefore reservation is a must and can be done easily via opentable. For starters I especially liked the sweet corn salad with roasted poblano peppers in a special cream sauce, it's refreshing, tasty and well balanced, the beer steamed shrimp was fresh and spicy; I enjoyed the lamb chops entree more than the seabass, which was a bit dry, I saw many diners ordered the chocolate torta but the basque cheesecake was well made and added a sweet touch to a satisfied appetite. We had plenty of time to enjoy our 3 course meal prior to concert but they can accommodate food, wine and dessert to go to be enjoyed at your seat. I still like the pre-order foods and picnic options at the Bowl but the Backyard is a fine alternative option! Look forward to the next visit. read more

Great outdoor venue at the Hollywood Bowl. If you are a couple more than likely you will be seated at the taller tables. The seats aren't the greatest to get into. If you are there early you might be forced to sit in the sun as well. Overall for the Hollywood Bowl it is good. Great food and ambiance. You are paying to not lug your stuff into the bowl and fight the crowds for a sliver of picnic space. We ordered the grilled salmon and fresh watermelon salad. read more

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We attended the show last night and were excited to eat here because it has always been amazing. All of our side dishes were cold except the macaroni and cheese. The broccoli was so undercooked we could not cut through the stems. The chairs were wet and that was well before it rained. Leanne, the manager, was extremely rude. We spent $250. The fast food at The Bowl would have been much better. Hopefully, Leanne is demoted to bussing and they hire a manager that actually cares about the quality of the food and has some customer service skills. read more

This is officially​ my new favorite place to eat at the Hollywood Bowl. It is a little bit hidden; there is a sign for it and you walk up the stairs to find a patio area with lights and a great view. They don't have a lot for vegetarians​, it is more of a grill, but the watermelon, peach, and mint salad was amazing! read more

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Service was great, we had dinner before our Dudamel and Oscar de Leon concert. Our entre was fresh oysters and 3 types of fresh fishes. Followed by my main course of sea bass dish, it was perfectly prepared . We booked for two more separate dates just because of the quality of food and service, btw, you can bring your own wine, no corkage charges read more

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We were unable to get a reservation this time for the AOC Wine Bar at the Hollywood Bowl, so we came here instead. Comparing the two menus there are a lot of similarities, probably due some kitchen sharing, but the Backyard has more traditional entrees whereas the Wine Bar seems more focused on small plates. We were seated promptly, the food was attractive, and the service was good, no complaints there, but the basic problem is that the food was not hot. The counter where the food is passed out from the grill is just a few feet from where we were sitting, but both of our main plates were barely warm. Weird. We had to get to the concert so didn't have time for a do-over. The dessert was the best part of the meal. A sort of s'mores thing with a flamed crust like a brûlée. Overall it was acceptable I guess but the AOC Wine Bar will remain our first choice after this experience. read more

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So fun, a must if you have the time and can afford it before a show. The food was indeed yummy. We took our own wine. No corkage! We also bought our own beer and spirits. We had the salmon, rib eye and chicken. All were delicious! The $3 bread and butter was also really good. I will go back!! The Mac and cheese not so good. read more

The Backyard - Belgian Near Me - Los Angeles, California