I personally love the 'Buffalo Chicken Salad' and the 'Backyard Burger'. The service is great. I specifically like sitting at the bar and hanging out with the bartenders. I like that the restaurant has an outdoor seating area, a separate dining room, a bar, and high tops. Overall an amazing place and I highly recommend. read more

Came in at 7 or so for takeout. I ordered the smoked tri tip and holyyyyy!!! It is AMAZING!!! Falls right off your fork. I didn't get the bartenders name but he was great too! The whole place had a good feeling with it! When I am in the area again this will definitely be my go to. read more

This place is slipping. Tried to order online. First time, they were out of Cesar salad dressing. They canceled my entire order before I had to order something new. Only to arrive and be told that part of what makes the substitution work they were also out. No notice until I drove in to pick up the order. They didn't seem to give a shit about the whole thing at all. read more

Brooke was great and helpful. The food was good and I love the service. I can't yo come back and try the bbq. Hubby had a tri-tip sammy, he said he really liked it. I had a mushroom Swiss burger, it was really good. Good quality beef. I hope when I come back Brooke can be our server again. read more

Coming home from camping and craving a burger. Driving into town see the Burger King and not so excited. I then see The Backyard in a small strip mall across the street. Well, what an awesome find! Everyone was so welcoming and the burger and beer completely hit the spot! Big shout out to Arianna for her exceptional customer service!! I highly recommend a stop here for a bite to eat and a cold brew! read more

We had lunch, just burgers coleslaw and ice tea. Burgers were perfectly done, big and very juicy - delicious!! And the slaw was fresh made taste was very good. A pleasant surprise as this was a random stop for us - we WILL be back for sure!! Good service and great food! read more

This is tough because what I actually ate was really pretty good (BBQ bacon burger), however that ended up being my third choice as they were out of both Tri Tip and Ribs. Which honestly seemed odd at 6pm on a Friday to be out of what I assume are two very popular items in what I assume would be a high sales night. Staff was great, service was good, just wish I got to try the Tri tip sandwhich or the half rack of ribs. read more

Visiting Rancho Murieta we ate dinner here. Delicious BBQ pulled pork! Best onion rings I've had in a while. Great beer selection and a staff that knows their menu and products. The Backyard has a great ambiance and very clean. Give them a try! read more

I would love to have a consistent dining experience at this establishment. On each of my 5 visits, I have had a completely different experience. Some experiences were great and others left me questioning why I even bother coming back. Then I remember it's convenient location to my home. Despite the inconsistency, the convenience keeps me coming back. I hope that one day the quality of the service will match the convenience of the location. read more

Food is good constantly there service A sports bar, yet very family friendly & relaxed I recommend it for lunch & dinner read more

Very underwhelming. Meat was dry, service was pretty bad, and the vibe was just off. The waiter asked if there was anything else I wanted after bringing my food in boxes that I was eating there. I said "yea water would be great." ... read more

The server didn't offer alcohol and when asked if they had a menu suggested that I go to the bar to order

This is THE restaurant in Rancho Murieta. Ok, there is technically a mexican place, a pizza place, and a Burger King but this is the only American restaurant! They have 5 TVs strewn about this bar/restaurant with a cozy local vibe. We were able to be seated quickly, had amazingly friendly and rapid service. The wings came with several sauce options: Buffalo / BBQ / Teriyaki / Chipotle Lime / Sweet Chili / Dry Rub. I was satisfied with our BBQ wings as there were youth at our table that weren't comfortable with spice. :) The South of the Border burger was pretty good. Lettuce, tomato, Pepper Jack cheese, jalapenos, bacon, crispy onions, and chipotle ranch dressing. Half pound patty of 80/20 Certified Angus Beef on a toasted brioche bun. Served with choice of side. I got the chili with all the fixins and it was pretty decent but I'm spoiled by my wife's chili. The burger itself was missing some spice and was a touch overcooked. I wasn't disappointed in the food but I wasn't blown away either. I think the ambiance and amazing staff make this a location that I could see myself coming back to. read more

We have had many lunches over the years at Backyard BBQ and lately we heard that the service was getting bad. Today we went for lunch and after getting our drinks the server totally ignored us and even after I waved at him twice, he still ignored us. We have even held club events there but no longer. Dave Davis read more

Chill vibes, busy, friendly staff. Nothing to rave about but solid burgers & tots. The prices are very reasonable and they don't skimp on your side. If you're looking for a basic American flair place to grab a bite, I recommend you stop in. read more

The backyard catering my daughters wedding and everyone said the food was the best. I've never had such perfect tri tip.

We have eaten here several times and about a year ago it was really good the food was really good and service was really good and it just has gone downhill lately. We ate there tonight to find the menu had changed again and this time the children's hamburger used to be two slider hamburgers with french fries and now it's one slider ......one slider hamburger and some fries. Are you kidding me? And we ordered some appetizers and they completely didn't bring one of them and didn't even mention that they had forgotten it. Thankfully they didn't charge me for it but they didn't even realize they didn't bring it. Plus it was so hot in there again. I asked about the air conditioning because several people were asking why it was so hot and they said it had a leak. It was like an oven in there it was 100° outside and it was so hot in there and I told them their fans are not blowing any air they must be sucking air up not blowing it down and the guys in there just didn't even understand that the fan could blow two different directions. I'm like how do you not know this? And we had to wait such a long time for our food and for refills on water. Not what you want when you're overheated. Needless to say we didn't have a fan we didn't have anything and then when the server brought my change he brought back big bills as if he expected me to give him a big tip. Now my daughter is a server and they always give me lots of change so that me the customer gets to choose whether or not I want to tip this person a lot or a little. Usually if they bring me a lot of little bills I make sure to give them the bigger bill because they didn't just assume they were getting a big tip. Unfortunately, my husband and I decided we won't be coming back there's just too many things that are not like they used to be and not in a good way wish we could have been more positive. read more

Local American comfort food. I come here anytime I have a burger craving. I love their Western Burger with a side of onion rings. The burger is much larger than appears in my pictures.. I usually eat it open faced (w/out the top bun) as it is just too much for me. The bacon is thick cut and has a great flavor while the onion rings have always been fresh and crisped to my liking. I do order a side of bbq as I like every bite packed with flavor and varied texture. The sweetness contrasts well with the crunch and vinegar of the pickles to the subtle savory of the patty. I also ALWAYS order the loaded tots with chili cheese and an additional side of chili. I'm not sure what it is about their chili but I really enjoy this here over anywhere else I've had it. I like cultured and hearty food. This one has chunks of their smoked meats in it and it just does it for me. Especially loaded on crispy hot tots. Note: This is a huge platter, definitely not one you can take on alone. Perfect as a starter but may fill you up. Great for 4 people. The Asian chicken salad is also great and is a large serving size. The times I've ordered it, I've brought half of it home to eat later.. we all know salad digests quickly so don't judge me. You can order the chicken grilled or crispy, both great. They have karaoke nights which I've only been to once.. fair warning everyone sings great. But i particularly enjoy Thursday night Trivia Nights. The atmosphere is mellow, fun, engaging.. they have excellent drinks. It does get really busy though so if you plan on this night early arrival is suggested. My group shows up just after 5, dines, has a beer, enjoys conversation.. then around 7pm "LET THE GAMES BEGIN." It's typically a 30's + crowd.. definitely a locals restaurant / bar but that includes surrounding towns. Good vibes for sure. The service is a hit and miss.. I have noticed when really busy, they see past people at the door so you may have to gain their attention but I haven't ever had to wait for more than a couple of minutes before someone checked in. I have experienced needing something and my waitress was no where to be seen but I don't let small things bother me so I just ask someone else and they're nice about getting it to me. It's never felt personal and also never when they aren't slammed. The milkshake as you can see, is very chocolaty, sugar packed.. not my cup of tea, I'm not a sweets person but my daughter ordered that so I wanted to show what it would look like if you did. She did say it was really sweet but good if you like that sort of thing. I haven't tried all of their food, mostly what I've shown here and I do know all of their meats are smoked and popular.. brisket, pulled pork, ribs.. just haven't ordered them as a dish in themselves. Overall, depending on your preferences of service and food it can be a hit and miss but like every other place you go to, they're going to have their specialties.. here it's drinks, local ambiance, smoked meats, burgers and of course some of the sides. They really do par well overall. read more

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The girls that work here are just too much, had to wait an ungodly amount of time. When I ask for a refund, she totally had a attitude for absolutely no reason. I just have a doctors appointment that I have to go to. I hate that I have to write a bad review, but the girls are just so not nice. I'm trying to put away. I totally don't trust that. They didn't do something to it. They were that awful. When I looked at the order is completely not what I ordered at all I end up with tater tots and a chicken salad for almost $40 can't eat it I don't trust them and I paid for this super upset not even close to what I ordered. Update the rude girl that called me on the phone. Please do not call again. At this point. It is harassment. You screwed up. Stop blaming me. I don't work there. read more

The Backyard is a great little barbecue and burger joint on the outskirts of our own figurative backyard, and well worth a visit if you're in the area. My hungry group stopped in after visiting a local pumpkin patch and were all impressed by the variety of comfort food eats and good service. Because it is the time of coronavirus, we had to sit spaced over a couple tables on the patio, the patio proved spacious and they even had a TV conveniently located so we could catch the game. There were some local beers on tap from the amazing Amador Brewing Co. And we started out with drinks. For starters, we went with a couple varieties of the chicken wings. I didn't find much exciting about the house rub, but the traditional buffalo with ranch sauce was delicious and the wings were plump and juicy. My entree, the buffalo chicken burger, was not a piece of fried chicken as I expected but sliced roasted chicken drizzled in sauce. This is not a criticism, however, as every bit was scrumptious. The fries were crispy and fresh as well. There's something for everyone here and the menu is well- balanced. I'd happily eat here again next time we pass through tiny Rancho Murieta! read more

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I would love to have a consistent dining experience at this establishment. On each of my 5 visits, I have had a completely different experience. Some experiences were great and others left me questioning why I even bother coming back. Then I remember it's convenient location to my home. Despite the inconsistency, the convenience keeps me coming back. I hope that one day the quality of the service will match the convenience of the location. read more

Nothing I liked the food but it was not spectacular . Although I would give it another try

Alyssa did a fantastic job! Good customer service is rare these days so I was super impressed with this beautiful young lady. I always have a complicated order but she did everything perfectly and gave no attitude. My meal was great and will definitely be back soon! read more

very reasonably priced and almost everything tastes really good. The staff are always delightful and they beer selection is nice. Love their tri tip, pulled pork and beer cheese. The ribs were cooked perfect but the flavor is weird to me.... Kinda taste like a hot dog haha. All in all, good place to meet up with friends. read more

There is always some drama unfolding with the help and, that said, the food is always awesome and the service excellent. It's a fun place.

Great restaurant and awesome service! Friendly, quick service. Dave's the owner and has built a restaurant for families with a family friendly menu. read more

Fantastic! So great that this little gem is right down the street from us. Definitely better than the Burger King across the street haha. From libations, to great bbq, to live music (which I have yet to check out) this place seems to be doing all the right stuff. I have yet to have a "wow" experience there, but then again only few places deliver that. All in all they are nice, polite and get the job done. Is this a 5 star spot? Well maybe for some. But for me, time will tell. It's definitely great! Not a 5 star mind blowing experience, but great! Ps...Rancho Murieta definitely needs more color, yada?! Diversity is a wonderful thing people! read more

We had never been to this place but we were lucky enough to find it in our drive to Sloughhouse for corn. Great food and good atmosphere. We will definitely be back. read more

This place taste so good make you wanna slap yo momma! Food is delicious and drinks. Great happy hour and staff is so polite and patient. Terry the bartender is the best. Quick 15 min drive from Elk Grove. read more

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My aunt and husband drove out to have lunch with me today on my lunch break. I have been enjoying a lot of my lunches here lately and wanted to treat them to a staple of Rancho Murieta. Dave sat us and as always he asked us about or day and our plans for the holidays. My husband was the most interested in the virtual poker at the table and it was fun to watch his status up on the big screen. Our server was quick and kept our drinks filled. Food was amazing as always, see my pictures below if you want to be hungry They do karaoke, poker nights & trivia nights all the time, see ya there! read more

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We love coming here and always enjoy sitting at the bar! The fall off the porch is my favorite drink by far and the food is always good, along with the bartenders/service read more

My husband got the brisket sandwich and side of bacon Mac n cheese and I had the spicy honey chicken tenders. So good!!!

I was not impressed because the bbq tasted like vinegar. When I complained and didn't eat but a bite of two I was met with poor customer service . I was hassled a bit about why I didn't like it . In the end they took $6 off my bill instead of not charging me a good portion of what I didn't eat . They also could have suggested a different meal . read more

On a work trip and perusing the local fare for dinner ideas, I came across this place. If the pics aren't enough to entice you, visiting their website to view their menu certainly should. I was going to order online and just go pick it up, but I noticed pics on Yelp of some nice looking desserts, but their website says you have to ask what their desserts are since they change frequently. I almost didn't go because it was a 25 minute drive from the hotel. So very glad I made the trip. Although Yelp says they close at 8pm, I arrived at 7:30 stayed past 8 and they didn't look like they were planning on closing to me. It was a bit confusing which door I was supposed to use. I entered from the patio door where there was a sign that directed to wait at the host's station to be seated. Then on the door, there was a sign that said, "Use other entrance". As I was choosing a parking spot, I didn't see another entrance, but I guess there's one near the dance studio. They have happy hour from 4-6 where they offer $3 off of their signature cocktails. I would've had two or three had I been within those hours. I ordered their signature whiskey sour and it was phenomenal! Absolutely perfect amount of sweet & sour and they weren't stingy with the whiskey. For the entrée, I had the pulled pork plate with the smokehouse chili and the jalapeño mac & cheese. BBQ is more than cooking, it's an art. The very first bite of the pulled pork told me that someone respected the artistry of the craft. The seasoning of the meat, the smoke of the meat, the texture... I knew immediately that this wasn't a native Californian's BBQ. The chili is among one of the best I've had in some time. The mac & cheese wasn't my favorite, I prefer a baked mac & cheese but it was very cheesy and the jalapeño flavor was present but not overpowering. The portions of meat was great, although I would've liked a little bit more of the sides. The pricing was magnificent. Adult beverage and dinner came just under $25. Sam, my wonderful waiter, told me that this is indeed a family business and I was tasting the influence of authentic Texas BBQ. I pointedly stopped eating to save room for dessert, but to my dismay they were out. I was informed that they normally have a cheesecake and one other option such as chocolate cake. They say always leave them wanting more, right? Anytime I get near Sacramento again, I'll try my best to make it back. read more

The Backyard - Pulled pork plate with smokehouse chili and jalapeño mac & cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Rancho Murieta, California

If I could give this establishment zero stars I would. The food was okay but the service and the behavior of the manager were were horrendous. When a spoke with the manager, Ariana, about our hour and half wait for food. Her first response was that we should cancel our order and go somewhere else. She had no intention of trying to solve or explain the issue, when I expressed my frustration with this response she simply didn't care about our patronage and clearly would have preferred we go somewhere else. She was unnecessarily aggressive and unprofessional. We will never step foot in the restaurant again. I am posting so that the owner of this establishment know of the damage to reputation this particular individual is causing. read more

Can be a bit noisy but the food is good and the baked soft pretzels are fantastic. Also the stuffed baked potato with bbq chicken.

It's the only place out here. The problem is the inconsistency of the food. The tacos are excellent or they are very dry. The tri bbq , I brought home and it missed the sausage..... it's frustrating. read more

So, I am the founder of a motorcycle group in Sacramento and when we go on planned rides a restaurant is always added in the route. We have been coming here for over a year now and every time we show up with 7-20 people, and they always get us seated right away and served. The menu has something for everyone and honestly they have the best soft baked pretzels that I have ever had in my life and I am pretty much a soft baked pretzel expert :). There is not one thing I have ever had that was not good from the pulled pork, to a burger, to the Chinese chicken salad. And the tater-tots are top notch.. I know you might be thinking but that's not hard to f up... But if you are a tater tot fan you know they need to be crispy and salted and this place nails it every time. The staff has always been attentive and efficient and even during Covid they were able to help us with different rules of course but I still felt taken care of and it was nice to eat in a restaurant that still gave you the experience while following the guideline's placed on them. This is a place we frequent often and I even had my birthday ride here :) read more

This place is so good. My husband and I visit regularly and have been very pleased with the service and food. The apps are yummy (esp. the wings and guac/chips), as well as the salads and pretty much everything else. Love the brisket and ribs - and pulled pork. The interior could be better- it's pretty basic, but the food is their crown jewel, for sure. We'll definitely be going back! read more

Stopped by this morning to grab an egg and cheese croissant and it was perfect! Couldn't have asked for a better quick and easy breakfast while in my road trip. Would stop here again! Staff was super friendly as well. read more