Great little spot with a nice outdoor area (dog friendly as a bonus). There is limited parking in front, but plenty of street parking. Overall, the boom burger ($12) was reported as tasty by the hubs and our other friends enjoyed their burger. Two of us who ordered the veggie burger ($9) were unfortunately not impressed. There was no real binder to the ingredients and it fell apart/wasn't super tasty as a vegetarian offering. I would not order consider ordering this again. However, the tater tots ($3) saved the entire day. They were perfectly cooked and immediately brought me back to my childhood cafeteria days. We will certainly be back to try some of their other meat offerings! read more

Alway the food is very good, any burger is different and special. and the services very nice,

Stopped by for a quick bite and selected the burger. Two patties of ground beef with lettuce tomato and onion. I added American cheese to my burger. Simply delicious. Burger was cooked perfect and it was delicious. I'd go back there for a quick burger again and again. read more

Great spot for local brews and burgers! I embarked on this little gem driving down West Harrison Ave and decided to give it a try. This restaurant is dog-friendly and absolutely kid-friendly! They have a play set outdoors for the kiddos to play while the parents can sit back and watch local sports on flat screen tvs while drinking a brew. I ordered the original burger which comes with 2 patties (classic burger). The bun was delicious and soft. The patties had great flavor and I especially loved the pickles! I also ordered the tots and they were crispy enough, however, they did taste freezer burnt. Next time I am in the area, I want to try the chili cheese hot dogs and another side item instead of the tots. Overall, great atmosphere, excellent staff and solid location. read more

Overpriced, not family friendly. Not friendly at all actually. It used to be wonderful. Not sure what happened to this place.

The lady who took my order was very rude . Then to top it all off it was a rat just sitting on the table having a bit to eat ! When I told the staff worker .... he just ran back inside . I thought I loved this place until I actually visited the location. In the past I would only order via UberEats ! read more

This place was yummy and family friendly. We stopped on our way out of town. It's far from a "must stop" but it's good on your way out of town uf you need a quick bite. read more

First time trying the Backyard and it was very good! They take social distancing seriously and have only a few tables on the inside all a good distance apart. I got the wings and my fiancé the brisket sandwich. Both delicious! The ranch was AMAZING. There is no serve yourself drinks so you get bottles soda. My fiancé had to wait a while for refills but the staff was very friendly just not attentive as maybe they could be. read more

I really wanted to like this place and I do have some positive things to say about the backyard. The place looks very divi and was excited to see the board with all the selections. You order up front and then find a seat. Several great selections including several bbq options. We had a large group so we were lucky to sample a several items. We were excited about the deviled eggs and were surprised when they tasted store bought. The cheesdip was also terrible and cold. The potatoe salad looked old and tasted sour. I will say that the ribs were pretty good along with the hot sausage sandwich. I was also surprised at the demeanor the staff had. Just had a look of I don't want to be here. Rude looks. The food came out super fast which worried me a little. Too many choices in NOLA to try this place again. read more

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5 stars for the concept and the owner. Very family oriented in the literal backyard, an urban vibe for inside dining and a cute pet friendly porch in the front - every area has ample seating. There is no table service here. You order when you walk in the door, get a number and your food is brought to you. The staff is nice and answered all questions. Be aware - everything here is ala cart. We choose to sit at the counter. The kitchen was so close the staff could hear our conversation which was pretty great - a very amicable crew. We started with the smoked wings which were huge! The smoke flavor was delicious as was the dipping sauce. But I found the meat too fleshy and the skin a little too chewy for me. I got the single patty burger with pimento cheese and bacon. I was very impressed with pickles of all things!! I'm not a huge fan of dills but these were awesome! Not too sour - just the right fit for me. The burger was juicy. I would rate it as ok. The husband got a pulled pork sandwich and loved it!! He enjoyed the coleslaw that topped the pork, which was smoked for 24 hours, and it was off the hook according to him. My daughter selected the chicken bites from the kids meal. Lots of bites and fires. She also got a tiny fruit cup - 2 bit sized slices of watermelon. She loved every bite! The kitchen was busy but the chef, who turned out to be the owner, made time to chat with us over the course of our meal. We ended with a trip to the backyard. My daughter had a blast playing on the playground equipment. Tons of picnic benches, lawn chairs around giant wooden spool tables and some pint sized tables for the kids created a warm environment. It was just turning dark and rows of sting lights popped on making it even cozier. If your a sports fan there are TVs everywhere all anxiously awaiting the LSU game. We will definitely return to the Backyard and I would recommend it if you are looking for a pleasant dining experience. read more

The Backyard - Wings n more. Backyard is adorable. Very family friendly. - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Friendly service with a nice selection of local beers. Currently, on tap was beer from Covington Brewhouse and Tin Roof. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich, sloppy joe sandwich and an order of tots. Pulled pork was piled on and came with some coleslaw on a buttered bun. Flavor was great. Sauce on side was not needed. Sloppy joe sandwich was made with ground beef and brisket. It was delicious. Only wished for more pickled veggies on top. We really liked the food. The atmosphere is great with a large outdoor area that has picnic tables. Plenty of fans and big TVs. We'll be back. read more

The Backyard - Pulled pork sandwich. - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This place was delicious the burgers are super flavorful and they're following COVID guidelines which we appreciated read more

The Backyard - Burger - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Went looking for something new to try out and we found this place. We review tons of places and I can assure you that the 4 stars given by other yelpers, has to be lies or they dont know what a good burger is. Kids meal, regular burger, 1 alcoholic drink, fries. $30. Would have enjoyed a Wendy's Baconator for way cheaper. Burgers were thin and med-well and no flavor. Just meat, toppings and bread. Fries were fries, nothing special. No A1 saucesnor Heinz 57, come on its a burger spot. The atmospeher was great and clean, huge TV for sports and even outside tv on the porch. We didnt go outside to eat, due to rain. Playground did look small, and flooded in the rain. The Rum Fruit Punch was horrible. Its a new biz, so they are still working out some issues, I hope, if not good luck. The place is like a buds broiler, so they better do something different to set them apart from grilled burgers, a barkyad playground is not going to cut it. Really worth 2 and half stars. Staff was superb, very attentive. read more

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Honestly average burger, and slow service. None of the food is gluten free. $10-15 per burger not including side. Pitiful.

Great, cheap food. Good mixed drinks as well. Great atmosphere outside. I always get the brisket with sweet bbq sauce and you can't go wrong with it. read more

I used to eat here once a week when I lived around the corner. It was great then and is still the same now. Great food and service is always good. read more

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Love this place.Came in for the first time on Saturday afternoon for lunch with my hubby.We both decided to try their house specialty Sloppy Joe with Fries.OMG we both enjoyed the hell out of them.My hubby enjoyed it so much that he ordered a second one.I also tried their Frose' which I REALLY enjoyed.We loved the food and service so much that we went back again on Thursday for dinner.This time I had a kids meal with my favorite,a Frose' of course .This is definitely now one of our favorite spots....will post pics next visit. read more

The Backyard has a great casual ambiance, like being at home but not having to do the dishes. Like the blue collar outdoor seating and lights. A projector screen on the wall would be awesome come football season, and outdoor speakers ( noise ordinance?) and maybe small table fans to help keep flies away. Playground is great to distract kids. Had the burger and it was indulgent and awesome. Fiancé had the hot dog and he said it was solid. Love the coleslaw but potato salad would better with mustard. Great prices and like the local beer selection. I hope this place does well. Great for families or an after work beer. read more

The Backyard - Awesome burger 2 patties great flavor - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The burgers and sandwiches in this place are so good! I love the outdoorsy atmosphere here. Service is okay and parking is not always easy. I have been here twice and can't wait to go back! read more

Went to The Backyard on a fluke today...forgot my lunch, then went on Yelp to see what is close to my office. I had the TUNA BLT and sweet potato fries. Both were DEE-LISH! The tuna was smoked, sushi-grade tuna make into a salad on bum with Bacon, lettuce and tomato. Simple GOOD. Sweet potato fries were super hot with flaked (maybe sea) salt. I also ordered the Key Lime Pie, which I had to have, since it seems I'm on a kick...good stuff. Very creamy...decent crust, but needs more butter...hehe. I've got to try the Boom Burger next time. They had me at TRUFFLE OIL. read more

The Backyard - Nice place to eat outside. - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Great hangover food. I created my own burger and couldn't have been happier with the results. Their menu is also great read more

The Backyard - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

5 stars for their burgers, prices, and inviting atmosphere! The ground beef is high quality and toppings are fresh. They use homemade pickles on their burgers and those alone are delicious! Sweet potato fries are only $2.50 and can definitely be split. read more

The Backyard - Yum! - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The backyard is great for parents who want to get out. They have great drinks and literally a backyard with a jungle gym for the kiddos to run wild in. The staff is always nice and super helpful. We have enjoyed ourself every time we come here. read more

Love this place! I got the burger with fries. I added cheese and grilled onions. It was delicious. My friend got the pulled pork and tater tots, which were also good. The sides are big enough to share so when I go back I would only order one. Also love that they have Barq's Creme Soda! read more

The Backyard - Burger with grilled onions and cheddar cheese - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The food is average, but the prices are pretty inflated. Being in Lakeview probably attributes to a portion of the inflation. I like the setup and concept of the restaurant, but the food just doesn't match the price. The staff seemed friendly, but it's still hard to fathom paying almost $15 for an average burger and fries. Fries are decent, but they still don't make this a place I'd likely return. One benefit is that if you're craving a burger on Sunday, they are open unlike Cowbell and Fharmacy. read more

I've been eyeing this place up for a while now. Being in the neighborhood the other day, me and the Dude decided to give it a try. I had the brisket sandwich, which was delicious. I would love to have them offer burnt ends. I probably could have eaten a second sandwich, it was that good. Full of brisket and the shaved fresh onion gave it a nice bite. The Dude had pulled pork and fries. Meat was moist and smokey. Definitely will be back to try other things on the menu and give some of the house cocktails a whirl. read more

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An interesting little spot in Lakeview, which looks like one of our new breweries at first glance. But it's not. I think that's why I'm going 3 stars here, the place can't quite figure itself out? With mostly outdoor seating, you'll be eating your dinner with a side of screaming child. There's a view of a playground, complete with slide and mulch while you munch. If you're a parent and you want to meet up with friends, this is a great spot for you! I ordered the wings and some folks I was with ordered the blue cheese chips. I wasn't a huge fan of the wings, they almost seemed a little too messy and big and slightly under cooked. Apparently they do all of their smoking in house though, which is cool! The blue cheese chips were pretty delicious! Ordering was weird. There is a window to outside, but it didn't look "open"? Had to walk all the way around the restaurant to find the in-hole. Difficult to navigate inside as well. They have an ok selection of draft beer and a full bar. The watermelon drink was refreshing too! Overall, I think this place could really be something special for those who like to dine with their kiddos. But for me, it's likely a pass. read more

Smoked tuna dip ($8), smoked chicken wings(4 for $12) and the boom burger($12 but no fries) we had and it was yummy... nice atmosphere outside with plenty of tvs for sports. read more

The food is way overpriced for what it is. It's decent food, but the prices are very inflated. The screaming children wasn't pleasant, but I can't blame them for that. But the service is why I'm giving them an even lower rating. One evening, I noticed that the guys working behind the counter were very rude, like they were mad at us for some reason? Didn't crack a smile, rolled eyes, etc. Little John hated us for some reason, lol. I thought it was just me, but when my very sweet friend told us that she politely went back to pick up something she ordered & they gypped her out of it, and when she inquired about it, they were mean to her - I knew it wasn't just me. .....Just be nicer to customers. - Negative Nancy read more

Have visited many times and food quality is very consistent as well as great service. As with many restaurants In an urban area parking can get tight. read more

I was excited to try this place because it has an outdoor playground for kiddos. However, the first time I just went with some mommas for afternoon brews and play date, but it took almost 5 minutes for someone to acknowledge me at the order window. When they did, the girl who took my order knew very little about the beer they had on tap. I also ordered a boom burger and pimento cheese to share. I was underwhelmed by the pimento cheese. The bun was soaked through with grease plus I could not even taste the flavor of mushrooms which was a bummer cause I was looking forward to that. read more

Everything is terrific, including the small details. Buns are noticeably delicious, the coleslaw is fresh and creamy, and the homemade pickles are fantastic. As a Texan I'm pretty snobby about BBQ but I have to admit that this was damned good. It would be a hit anywhere in Texas. Other must tries are the smoked salmon and tuna. They're both crazy good and quite unique. I just tried the pimento cheese, several of the burgers and the tots. I don't like pimento cheese on most days, but this had a rich thickness topped with crispy and smokey bacon bits. Great sear on the burgers, apparently courtesy of their custom made cast iron griddle. And the tots - OMFG. Frozen tots fried in lard with slow smoked BBQ drippings - insanely good. Hard to believe that the same frozen tot that is served everywhere can be so transformed with such a delicately crispy exterior. The attention to details on all dishes is incredible. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

I honestly don't know how to rate this place any more. We've been coming here forever. The food is delicious and the drinks are great. There used to be a great playground for the kids. The prices were a bit high but I didn't mind spending a little bit more for the food because of the atmosphere. We told some friends about it and we all decided to meet here specifically because of the playground. Unfortunately we showed up today and the playground was gone. That's fine, I mean I wondered how they did it with insurance like it is. There were a couple of other families with small kids eating outside too. We ordered and sat down and were waiting for our food. The kids were standing and playing in the open area outside when a female employee came out and informed us that they requested that all children remain seated with their party at all times. After she left the other families said that they had been told the same thing. Everyone thought that it was ridiculous. As much as we've enjoyed this place over the years we won't be back. They also may want to consider renaming the place. I've never been to a backyard where kids weren't allowed to play. read more

I love this place! The staff is always so friendly and they always remember our order! My family and I always love going for the atmosphere but the beers and food keep us there for longer than expected! They have a frose that's better than any other I've had in the city! If you're ever in the lakeview area, stop in and try the Salmon Bahn Mi! And the smoked wings are super delicious! They're smoked and then fried! You're missing out if you don't check it out! read more

If I could give a lower review score, I would. From the burger nor fries being cooked properly to my wife's burger smelling like old meat, I do not recommend this place to anyone. As it being our first, and now only, time eating here, I would have expected the wait staff to be more attentive. My wife made it known while ordering that we had never been there before. The male behind the counter just stood there waiting for us to order. There were no recommendations made, no offers to help if we had questions, and just this look that he was annoyed we were taking so long to order. This shouldn't have been a surprise to me since we were greeted, "What will y'all have?" No "Welcome to the establishment.", "How are you?" or even a "Hello" was given. Once we got our food, we soon realized that it was not worth the money spent. For three hamburgers, two sides of french fries, and three drinks, our total came to $47 and change. The patties were extremely thin. The "lettuce" (a large lump of slaw like texture) took up more room on the sandwich than both patties combined. Our order of "cheese fries" had cheese that was without flavor and taste. The cheese was very thin as well. The cheese taste did not change on the hamburger either. How can you possibly be satisfied serving your customers unsatisfactory food? It's ridiculous! I normally will eat a full hamburger. However, with the disgust that was being called a hamburger here, I could not even consume half. Then, attempting to eat the french fries, I felt as though they had been both fried in old oil and not even close to fully through. The insides of some were thankfully not ice cold, but below room temperature. You could tell that they were not fully cooked. We did not speak with an employee but twice since our arrival (once to order and once when our food arrived). No one had stopped at our table to see if we needed anything. We asked where to throw away our trash and were informed the staff would collect it. We were then asked how everything was. (If it did not matter when we were eating, why does it now?) I explained, trying to be polite, that it wasn't up to standards. When I said this, the staff member didn't even ask what they could do to make it better or even what was wrong. The staff here does not care about their customers. They fail to care about the food they serve as well. Avoid this establishment at all costs. read more

Came here a few weeks ago and loved it. Got the pulled pork sandwich and couldn't expect anything better. Great restaurant.

The park was lovely I love the idea of a small park and lunch! The tots I ordered were salty

FYI if you are looking at reviews of what was once a kid-friendly restaurant - sadly, this is no longer a good spot for families. Went for the first time in a while with our 3 littles and to our disappointment the playground equipment is gone with gravel and picnic benches replacing the once fantastic restaurant play spot. Our kiddos, thinking they were going to a "play restaurant," were obviously unhappy about it but we were the only ones sitting outside at the time, so we told them to just go run around instead. Another family with a disappointed kid also expecting the playground ordered right behind us and our kids started playing together, so it didn't seem like too much of a loss until an employee (owner? manager?) came out yelling at them to stop climbing on the picnic benches. Again, it was just our two families out there and us parents were watching our kids to make sure they wouldn't get hurt. Later the kids were running around some more and I guess someone climbed on something? (too quick for the parents to even notice) but the guy came out again yelling at the kids and telling us parents to get them under control. That experience on top of $10+ per kids meal, (ok with paying that at a place like Brennan's but for a nothing special grilled cheese with like 10 fries...? no thank you) I feel pretty confident saying this place should NOT be endorsed as "family friendly." They are clearly going for more of a sports bar vibe these days: getting rid of the playground and adding TVs, over-priced food with cheapISH drinks and ownership berating kids for playing outside... it's definitely not a "backyard" for kids anyway. There are plenty of other good burger/sandwich spots in the city that better accommodate families with kids and we'll be going there from now on instead. read more

Were always happy to see great new spots in lakeview! Backyard NOLA is a great neighborhood spot to grab a burger and fries , a drink or two! They have such a laid back atmosphere , custom grill , a great outdoor play area where kids can write with chalk on the fence, great food and great staff. Ashley is the best ! :) read more

The Backyard - Burgers Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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I read a piece about this place right when it opened, and I was intrigued about the concept. How many times when my kids were young and screamy did I stay home and cook when I really wanted to go out for dinner. Well The Backyard is your answer. The idea is basically a casual camp-like restaurant with good food options with an adjacent play area outside. Not the disgusting pit of dirty balls at McDonald's. No, a backyard with typical play equipment. The kids we saw were having a blast. The food is great. We ordered a pulled pork sandwich and a double burger with a side of tater tots to split. The sandwiches were way above average. The pork was smokey and flavorful if a little dry accompanied by a too small dressing of good coleslaw. The amount of pork on the sandwich was amazing. But the burger was the star. This was a double patty, grilled over an open flame, served on a decent bun, dressed all the way. It was as good as any burger in town though again the bun was a little on the weak side. An excellent touch was pickled onions which were delicious. This is a fun place and highly recommended. I will def be back! read more