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    The Backyard

    4.1 (221 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE BACKYARD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for working

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    Crab fries
    Aly W.

    I'm so glad we found this place on a random Google search. They are AMAZING! So glad we had a great dining experience here. Some places in DE really disappoint, this isn't one of them and I can't wait to come back! This place is CUTE! The decor is beautiful, the vibe was just right (we loved the reggae), and the seating is well spaced. Our server was so friendly and just seemed like a really kind person. We're both pretty consistent with what we try and we dove right into ordering. For like $60 we had 5 various non-alcoholic drinks (coffee, tea, sparkling water, soda, etc.), two main meals, one app, and a couple sides. I'm just saying, that's pretty fair pricing to us! My order was Shrimp& Grits, which I try anywhere that has it and I LOVED their take on it. I also got the crab fries, which as a MD native, I was worried about but they were so so good. Even better than the ones at Camden Yards dare I say. My husband got the Tuna steak sandwich and had zero complaints. Overall their food is just delicious! I look forward to coming here more often.

    Ruben with fresh cut French fries excellent
    Maryann C.

    Excellent food great service and crab fries excellent Reuben and the backyard sandwich. Everything is fresh tasty and priced accordingly.

    Garlic shrimp burger with fries
    Sara C.

    My fiance and I were visiting family in Georgetown and stumbled upon The Backyard on Yelp while looking for restaurants in the area. The photos and menu stood out to us, so we decided to stop by before our visit. We arrived on the tail end of the Sunday brunch rush, so there were a few couples ahead and behind us. The front of the house seemed to be a bit disorganized, but I think they were short-staffed because there was no hostess to take people's names down. However, everyone was able to keep track of their spot and we were seated fairly quickly considering the size of the restaurant and the amount of people who were waiting. After going back and forth with what I wanted to order, I chose the garlic shrimp burger (I added caramelized onions too) and fries. It was definitely the right decision. The chorizo/beef combination with the shrimp was so. Good! The garlic aioli could have used more garlic, but I was very happy with my meal. The fries reminded me of boardwalk-style fries. Overall, The Backyard is a cute little restaurant and I would happily return to try more things from their menu!

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    Julie B.

    Cute little restaurant with rustic beach vibes. Whenever you walk in there's a coffee bar with a lovely pastry case. My mouth might have been slightly watering as we walked by. Our waitress was friendly and answered any questions that we had about the menu. They had several different options to choose from. Sadly, they were out of the pimento cheese and gauc so we went with the sweet potato fries as our appetizer. The sriracha ketchup had quite the kick to it. For my entree I went with the garlic beef and was pleasantly surprised with how tasty it was. All of the employees seemed friendly and happy to be there. I would definitely recommend this place.

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    Tatiana W.

    Went on a Thursday afternoon just after 1 pm. We didn't have a wait and we're seated quickly. There were a few other diners in the restaurant but it wasn't overly busy. There were a few diners near us that were finished eating and looked to be waiting for their server. We waited a long amount of time for someone to come to our table for our drink order and then waited for our food order to be taken. I ordered the Garlic Beef and shared the fried pickles with my dining companion. The pickles are homemade here, the coating was nice and crisp without being overly breaded. They were very tasty. Served with a Sriracha dipping sauce, a bit too spicy for us. I tried the chicken vegetable soup, which was more like a stew. It had a good taste but it needs more broth and less black pepper. Also potatoes in it were a bit undercooked. The Garlic Beef sandwich came with hand cut fries. The sandwich had a garlic aioli, sliced fried beef and melted provolone cheese served on a nice and crusty ciabatta roll. To me the main ingredient lacking a presence was the garlic. Like others had mentioned there really wasn't very much seasoning on this sandwich. It was kind of bland. The fries were okay, a bit on the hard side. The unsweetened tea was good. The ambience was nice and airy and as a plant person I liked their plant displayed in the windows. The bus person was awesome and should get most of the tip. She brought us refills and came around to make sure we had everything. Server not so much.

    Entrance, edge of bar and dessert case inside.
    Maggie T.

    The food selection is full of creative original options from starters to burgers and sandwiches. There's something for everyone here but not in the weird they-don't-know-what-they're-doing way. Service is super friendly and attentive. The ambience has a fresh, relaxed vibe. I'm not a dessert person, but to youse guys with a sweet tooth, they make their baked goods and desserts in house and also sell them coffee-shop style if you need a quick pick-me-up. My family comes here every trip to the beach and now go out of our way to lunch here since the highway changes occurred.

    Francine Y.

    Found this gem while searching on Yelp for places to eat for lunch on our mini vacation and glad we came. We were a party of 8 but the maximum is 6 at a table so we sat separately but didn't mind at all. The waitresses were so friendly and helpful. The restaurant had high ceilings and lots of sunlight. The decor was very nice and simple and tables and seats were clean and spaced really well for social distancing. We ordered the following: Fried pickles: husband loved it with the sauce it came with to dip Crab fries: this is a huge appetizer, need to share with 2 or more people Cup of zucchini soup: it was alright, everything was puréed but my sister in law was expecting some chunks Reuben sandwich: so tasty! Just the right amount of fries came with it and the meat in the sandwich wasn't too to salty. Garlic steak sandwich: husband loved this and the ciabatta bread was soft. Flavor was great overall. They have baked goods once you walk in, we grabbed a red velvet, m&m, toffee and sugar cookie. They were all so tasty, not too sweet and it was so soft even after 3 days. Our waitress was on point with refilling our ice teas without us asking. Definitely recommend coming here and can't wait to come back.

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    Food is fresh and delicious, service is good. They also have great coffee and a nice selection of baked goods!

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    I love the food choices here and the food is always good. I wish they still served dinner too.

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    3 years ago

    Love the Backyard. Cute ambiance and the food is delicious! Easy place to meet up with a few friends.

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    Everything I've tried has been amazing! Service is great! The restaurant has a nice ambiance and it's very clean.

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    3 years ago

    Nice stop for a tasty breakfast and coffee. Interesting options to choose from. Great value.

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    3 years ago

    Super conscious of allergies. Chef even came out to ask me additional questions. The food was amazing. Would recommend!!

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    Loud and uncomfortable. Food is average and over priced. Zava is much better. It has adequate pRking

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    Absolutely delicious breakfast! There were so many yummy flavors in everything-- definitely made with care and creativity!

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    Always a pleasure having a meal here going on 10 yrs the Backyard has never disappointed us

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    The food is delicious and fresh. The restaurant is clean and has a nice atmosphere. Need I say more?

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    3.5(56 reviews)
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    I have to say this review is mixed....I enjoyed my meal but the others did not and I was surprised…read moreto hear this when we left. First off, we asked to be moved from our first seats since the air was blowing right on us. (Had Mom with us and she's 94...I even put that in my notes when I made the reservation)...we finally moved with some coaxing. Our server Juddith was delightful and really tried hard getting my drink order right; I really appreciated it. I started with the shrimp tempura and a cold noodle salad. Others had a white chicken chili, a French onion soup and a watermelon Greek salad. Entrees I had the Parmesan crusted cod, some type of sandwich and the entrees that didn't deliver for 2 of our guests were the short rib pot roast. We supported Paul Cullen with a bottle of his wine for our meal as well. I'll still be supporting local and will be giving them another try.

    Met a friend for dinner and a drink. It was very busy on a weeknight as we arrived at the end of…read morehappy hour. We did get a high top table in the bar area pretty quickly. We ordered a sangria and it was delicious but a bit pricey. For dinner I had the French onion soup and a Caesar salad with shrimp. The French onion soup had great flavor. The caesar salad was decent and the shrimp was excellent. Our server was attentive and did a great job. Overall a good experience and we will try it again as it is a great location. Worth a try.

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    Two Black Dogs - Shrimp Po'boy - 4-5 jumbo shrimps total. Fries were delicious

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    4.5(74 reviews)
    28.4 mi

    First of all an apology for taking so long to get with one of the best places to eat around . We…read moremoved down a couple years back oct 24 and finally made it TBD. A lovely greeting on entrance. My wife and I used to work at an iconic eatery in phila called Taylor's country store and both of us looked at each other and said we get the same vibes. The decorations were just what you'd hope for in an eclectic little restaurant. Located on the edge of the villas maybe 15 mins from wildwood and cape May if you're visiting down the beach or shore don't sleep on this place. Now for the food we were looking for lunch we have our go to spots but wanted to change it up and I'm so glad my wife chose TBD. Has a great menu with something for everyone. I got a hot roast beef because it's one of my favorites. Side of fries hand cut. First the sandwich was everything I had hoped for I go a couple Roast beef sand places but this has shot to the top. Gravy on the side is how it came and it was just what the sand was meant for ciabatta roll soaked it up perfectly, no prob I'm not a fan of the disintegrating gravy sand I like to control the gravy. Roast beef was thick but not out of control thick,didn't need sharks teeth to bite through it. And not any gristle which definitely mattersHorseradish on the side a little bite not your make your nose run hot but hot enough. Hand cut fries delicious crispy hot and a perfect pairing to dip in the gravy. The pickle was exactly how you want a deli pickle to be crunchy fresh and sharp flavored w real dill I will say it again perfect . My wife had the burger it was huge tasty I know because I had half the right amount of everything. She chose the fresh homemade chips they were marvelous too I know because I grudgingly gave up a few fries to have some chips. It was big enough she said she would be skipping dinner. Anyway it's the kind of place you leave saying I can't wait to go back and try the other choices because you know they will all be made with culinary care and taste great. Don't step nod or miss this place. Being on weight watchers I know I'm gonna regret finding it, but you shouldn't it's on rt 47 the sign w the two black dogs sorry no pics of the food but I was hungry and scarfed it down before thinking

    Stopped by while driving to the Villas. This is a local spot on the side of the road. Inside, it's…read morea reasonably simple sit-down space. There weren't many people sitting down to grab dinner on a Saturday night. We did notice there were several people stopping by to pick up their delivery orders. They all seemed to be locals. There are several cats laying around outside. I stopped by and ordered the shrimp po'boy since they ran out of oysters. They said the order will be ready in 45 minutes, which is a bit long for rush hour (dinner service) on a Saturday night. The waiter mentioned there were 2 orders in front of me. That says a lot. Not a lot of kitchen staff basically. Maybe it's a one man show inside. They actually were done within 30 minutes. The food came out fine. It was filling. Nothing mind blowing. The shrimp was fine. The fries were delicious. Maybe the sandwich seemed dry. Price wise - it was reasonable. They only take cash so make sure you have cash handy. Would this be my go to spot? Hard to say because it takes a while, but it's okay if you plan ahead.

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    Shrimp po'boy -- fries delicious

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    The Backyard - newamerican - Updated August 2026

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