My family truly loves this place. We typically sit outside where my kids love to play the yard games. The food is always amazing, and the steak today was no different. The outside area is always comfortable and relaxing, and although it was 113 outside while we were eating, the misters truly made it feel comfortable. My family and I will always come back. read more

I had a really good experience at The Yard. The service stood out right away -- staff kept checking on me to make sure I had everything I needed, and they were respectful, cheerful, and attentive without being overbearing. The atmosphere was also really nice and comfortable, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the visit. Overall, a pleasant place to eat and I'd definitely come back.plus food was good too read more

Y'all, Sam did it again. Sit at the bar if you can! We ordered the spicy Korean pork ribs, the wagyu pigs in a blanket, and the bbq pork belly nachos. It was all delicious, and you could easily enjoy the nachos as a shared dinner entree. Many thanks to Sam for the excellent margaritas and excellent service. read more

The Yard - Pork belly nachos - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Always fun atmosphere and food. Wish their pretzels were gluten free lol. Love the opportunity to hang outside with kids.

I guess the first thing that turned us off is, we were seated outside by the street, the noise was deafening and the exhaust smell was nauseating. 1. I think educating your employees on the difference between a service animal and a pet is key! 2. I don't think any of the servers including the bartender has ever gone through Maricopa County Food Handlers course (rubbing their head, pulling at ill fitting shorts at the crouch, rubbing the face and nose. 3. Serving fresh food, (the cheese was so old it was hard as though it sat out a few days, the almonds tasted like rancid oil) 4. Servers should know the ingredients in each dish (in case of allergies) 5. The short rib entree had very little meat; at that price it was expensive bok choy, there is no mention of mushrooms in the description but they are in the dish I HAVE A MUSHROOM ALLERGY. 6. The cooks should know their meat temps, medium should be medium not well done. 7. I get the theme of the place is strange and the stranger the better but when the server is over weight and bulging out the her scant clothes or the shorts are so short you can see pubic hair, it has gone too far. And what is with the unkempt long hair dragging in the food as it is served!! I would say Pass this one up quickly! The value is just not there at all! read more

The Yard - Meat & Cheese board - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

First of all I wanna start off with the staff amazing service the specific employee was Justin amazing waiter checking in at the right times not bothering you while he checked. The food was absolutely amazing. The ambiance was nice especially with the Super Bowl going on. The games in the yard were nice and great for kids. read more

Sky was our server and she was absolutely amazing! She is full of energy and overall has a great personality. We loved having conversations with her and we will be requesting her in the future read more

Excellent. Loads of room. Two words. Fried. Chicken. Do it!!! You will not regret. Wait staff is fab and valet parking is the best. NO DOWNSIDE! read more

Came with my husband with kids in two different cars but my Tesla doesn't have a key card, they valeted my husband's car and l asked if I can just follow him they told me that's ok. Once I'm parked some other guy came over and told me I can't park there because it's valet only even though they can't valet my car without a Tesla keycard, so he asked me to leave and park on the street! They literally had half of the parking lot empty! Will never come again. read more

We booked a team HH here and sat outside at the patio. We had almost 22 people and the waitress did a great job taking care of us. Food and drinks came quickly for this group size. We ordered a ton of appetizers and everything was yummy. This place is amazing with the size of its outdoor space. It had plenty of seating options, for pita for the winter, ping ping, corn hole. It's a perfect place to gather a group to mix and mingle. After HH, we transferred inside to the bar area to have dinner. The dinner menu had a lot of options. Many of us ordered the Branzino and lasagna. Overall service was friendly and attentive for a group of 10. Unfortunately many of the dishes were too salty but other than that we had a good experience here for the evening. read more

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Me and my two girlfriends ate here last night and had a wonderful experience. Our server Jordan was awesome. He was so cute, friendly, knowledgeable...we all just loved him. We sat there for a long time and he was continuously gracious. Some servers can get sassy when guests sit for a while, but Jordan was not a d*ck. The Whipped feta and brussels were great. We also had the nachos that were also good, we subbed chicken per Jordan recommendation..delish. I would 100% back, great vibes. The hostess were also great. Smiley sweet. All around fab experience. read more

Great place for gathering w/ friends and family for a night out. Very well-designed open area with multiple areas depending on your group's vibe and desire - a lounge/seating area to gather and share bites/drinks. A outdoor games area for cornhole etc if you'd prefer activities. An indoor lounge/bar area if you'd prefer a more traditional approach. Live music was playing in the indoor area which added so much to the ambiance and overall upbeat vibes of the location. Parking is very challenging on the busy hours, but they offer free, hassle free valet, which was necessary since it's permit parking in the nearby surface streets (and apparently they're fairly aggressive w/ ticketing). Food selection is decent - we had snacks which were good, prices are OK. Drinks selection is good. Service is nice but can be challenging on the weekends when things get busy. We had to wait a while to get drinks at the bar and service at our tables, but not a big deal if you've been to a busy lounge before. Overall, a great place to go to catch up w/ friends and schedule a going-away party or larger gathering. Recommended. read more

It's always fun at the yard! I've been a few times and to the Tempe location too! Met up with a group here and we did have to wait a while for a table, but there was a good amount of room at the bar. I got a skinny margarita and a mezcal daiquiri. For my meal my sister and I shared a vegan curry which was really good! My sister thought it was spicy but I didn't think it was too spicy. It is cool in here and I liked the indoor outdoor vibe. Hate the parking and driving in this area but it's worth it for a once in a while thing! read more

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Food was so so. We had a group and ordered multiple different dishes. Bbq pork nachos were mainly chip and heavy liquid cheese. Had to search for the minimal pork on the dish. Had their fush and chips x4. Fish was good. Fries were heavily salted while coleslaw was heavy w vinegar in sauce. Could not eat the coleslaw. Burgers were tiny for $19 and they were stingy on the fries. Salads we ordered were tasty and plentiful. Beer was at least cold. Staff/waiter was very nice. Food expeditor showed up and had no clue among the 15 of us who ordered what. She just began to put dishes of food out and asked our group to pass it to the right person. This was odd. I think we will stick w Chili's or Applebee's as a regular plan, at least their food is consistently better. read more

I came here with friends and it wasn't a bad experience but there was also nothing that stood out. My friends and I had a good time just because....it's us! Lol. BUT..... I would come back again just for the social aspect of things. The food was decent but not the best I've had. The drinks were the same. I recommend coming here with friends or family if you're wanting a restaurant that's affordable and good for outdoor games. read more

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We had such a great experience with The Yard. Every time we looked such great help. we finally went in to select our final 3 slabs and had such great customer service from Celine (sp?). She was so friendly, helped us, and one thing that impressed me was just how kind she was to all of her team mates - please and thank yous abound. Something I see very little of anymore! She had a lot of patience with us as we kept looking at multiple slabs! Brett and Raquel read more

The Yard - Such amazing teamwork! - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I loved everything about this place. It is a restaurant, bar, and play area. This place is huge. There are about 5 ping pong tables and an entire yard for corn hole. We came for beers and ping pong, and had a great time. You can borrow balls and paddles from the host stand and the tables are regulation sized and first come first serve. We started with the "mystery" beer for $3, which is a can of beer in a paper bag, bartender's choice, which was very fun. They also have very good craft beers on tap and some specialty cocktails. This was a very fun way to spend a few hours with friends. read more

Nice indoor/outdoor place! Great food & great customer service!!! I would definitely bring the teens next time for some food , games & activities they have . read more

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Great food, great service, and an amazing atmosphere. The menu is always on point here. So many great dishes. Drinks are amazing and the ambience at the yard is unmatched. read more

Wow cool place. Live music at a reasonable volume wow someone read the memo family fun ping pong couches football!! Great beer selections perfect pretzels!! Attentive service and fire pits and fans and shade outside! Great implementation of a fun idea!! Valet parking!! read more

The Yard - Grand kids and a comfy chair!! - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Back to life back to reality.... Escape room with no walls. Adulting with no yard chores. You could probably find a rake and hoe here but won't be expected to use one. Common phrases heard here are "I'd tap that" due to the smoke show selection of beers and draughts available at the flick of a wrist. Plenty of seating on the laps of your friends or even the couches next to a random. If you wanna play with some bags, enjoy some adult beverages, and forget about life..., this is your spot. Party foul for a fun bar like this is that it closes at 11 pm on weeknights...This central Phoenix neighborhood has been yearning for the attention of a bar that can cater to friends who can gather at a central location and have some fun! Word to their Mom.... Advertise week night specials and games and be that place where everyone wants to be. Noone wants to drive to Scottsdale or leave in the middle of a social gathering to another bar after one Two to Mango. YOU can do it, put your customers into it! You've got what it takes to draw a crowd now just figure out how to keep them there... ex: not close at 11 pm during the week and keep the central Phoenix vibe going. Best of luck! read more

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Went for happy hour , great drink specials for a hot afternoon. Great variety of food for lunch for whole family . The kids menu is actually better than the standard nuggets and pizza options. Game play in the yard was bonus to keep kids busy before and after eating. read more

This was the go to hang out place for my friends and I. It's totally low key and full of fun activities to have a good time with friends. Looking for a lounge area? They have that too. They have a great happy hour offer and totally worth a visit. The one things that warrants the lower score is their customer service needs some work. I think the place is big so it's hard to manage and they don't have enough servers for the busy times. If you aren't at a table inside, is just recommend going to the bar. Oh yes, they do offer free valet service. Thank goodness too, otherwise parking would be horrible. read more

The Yard - Buffalo Hot Wings - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place has a great ambiance! Lots of TVs for those sports loving people. Though there is plenty of seating inside, the high ceilings make it feel light and airy. The food is yummy too! Get the pretzel bites - you won't regret it!! I got the Caesar salad which was very good as well. The fries were good and the burgers were also yummy. One thing that surprised me is how DELICIOUS the ranch is!!! Def ask for a side of ranch with your fries. You won't regret it! read more

The Yard - Caesar salad - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Great outdoor eating and outdoor game area. Would be fun for families during the day and a date night when it gets dark. Fun games. Good food. read more

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Great place for a party. There is so much room and the games are a blast. Food is also pretty good. Service was great. Good beer selection. I will be back for sure. That chicken sandwich is delicious! read more

On my 2nd visit to the Yard, I lucked out and got a sunny corner table to myself to feast in the later afternoon. On this visit, I was in a very carnivorous mood; so I had their signature spicy korean skirt steak(Spicy korean skirt steak forbidden rice, zucchini, mushrooms, ginger chili sauce $28). I wanted it medium rare. It came out perfect. The meat was tender, very tasty in the rice, mushrooms, assorted veges. It was the best steak I've had in over a year! I'm still thinking about it. I really savored every delectable bite. The other standout was the Left hand brewing nitro milk stout from colorado $6 . It went great with the steak. My side of house made chips with onion dip was so big, I had to save most of it for later. Service by Chloey was amazing. I recommend ask for her, she knows her stuff and has a nice vibe. The Yard just gets better every time I visit which isn't easy because they started out great. read more

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Cool place to just hangout. It's connected to culinary dropout. There's games you can play like ping pong, bean bag toss and etc. Also they have a photo place with the yard logo which is cool. It takes 4 pictures and you can email it to your self. There's valet parking. It's free also you can park on the street. Fri & Sunday nights kids under 21 aren't allowed in the yard. read more

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can't judge a place for having hiccups, but you can def judge the way they're handled and the management here is really impressive!! our issue was addressed quickly and with care- and on a Saturday night!? they wowed us and we look forward to our next visit!! read more

I'm always grateful to a bar that actually has shuffleboard, so not only do they have that and let's be honest they need more than one, but they have multiple ping pong tables, multiple corn holes, and a foosball table! Game on! Next the food, which was technically from their sister establishment Culinary Dropout. The Butternut Squash Ravioli was incredible! I don't want to ask how much butter they used, and I won't. But the medley of veggies were perfect, they went so well together in that herb butter! I will definitely order that again when I'm back. The Soft Pretzels' Provolone Fondue was way too salty. I ended up breaking my Soft Pretzels in half and dipping them in my Butternut Squash Ravioli herb butter - it was divine! Lastly, I would love the drink menu to have more options. I'm a cider girl and I was excited to try a new one coming in, but I already have had all of the ones they had listed. read more

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If you can get over long waits and unruliness of the crowd, you can enjoy the Yard. This semi-outdoor dining space is a millennial playground driven by the upscale Applebee's (every Sam Fox concept is a slightly more premium version of Darden restaurants) known as Culinary Dropout. And there are more restaurants in the plaza that come and go. Be prepared for it to be loud, and for people to establish a little bit of elbow room. Also be prepared to have fun, laugh raucously, and have a glass or four of wine. When your party doesn't know where to go for Happy Hour, this will always be a safe bet. read more

Tasty cocktails, perfect portions and the best avocado toast with smoked salmon you have ever tasted. Sprawling location with ample space - great for large groups. Indulge in some outdoors games to work off the filling meal you just had. read more

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Terrible service, holyer than thou attitude. Noon birthday lunch, party of four. 2 hours, 1 drink, no possibility of another. Tried to go to the bar to get a drink myself, got ignored. Food delivery person literally dropped my plate on the table and walked off. Server eventually showed up and asked if I wanted honey and dipping sauce for my chicken, then never showed up with it. I dont see how this place survives. read more

The Yard - The rude bartender that ignored me - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Large and loud seating area. Very loud music such that we could not talk to each other while dining. Our draft beer arrived with a fungal snot ball from a tap sitting at the bottom of the clear glass. Had three Fish and Chips entrees arrive and one looked like a kids portion with shriveled and dried up fingers of fish, not the usual filets on the other plates. Two tried the fried chicken. Over done but prompt. No wait tho warned of one on the menu. A gimmick. The portion of mashed potatoes was very small and the brown gravy was, well, brown. Kinda a cafeteria-food experience. Valet was good. Waiters polite. Just is now a touristy bad food trap. read more

Always a great experience! Came here with the crew after our last exam of nursing school! Great way to kick back & celebrate! My butternut squash & kale salad w/ salmon was delicious. My old fashioned was perfect! read more

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We went to the Culinary Dropout as we know it, previously known as the Yard. You won't find better food anywhere! It was fabulous. Loved the Vibe there. The cocktails were superb, the servers were polite and fast and efficient. The ambiance was fun yet sophisticated. Ping pong tables, bean bag toss, etc. available. Much larger venue than I expected. Nicely decorated. We went for a 50th Birthday party and had a private room. Really looking forward to my next trip there!0 read more

Started out rough and left pretty unsatisfied. Started out not great by having to fight to find parking because it stated valet parking. No indication that the valet was free but let's be honest valets are never free since of course I'm going to tip if I received a service. With how parking is in this area arrived already upset. With how busy the place is they need to have more servers. When we arrived it took 15 to 20 minutes for the server to even get to our table. Our server was polite but obviously drowned in work. Drinks and appetizers were the only highlight. I ordered the From Soho with love, Tijuana spa water, and the nachos. Nachos were pretty good and drinks we pretty well balanced. For dinner I ordered the Steak Frites, it took me 45 minutes to get my steak as they over cooked it the first time. The arugula salad was bland, no seasoning and maybe a couple drops of a vinaigrette. Fries were cooked well but absolutely no seasoning was added. Same with the steak after I got the steak the sear was done right and my steak was fairly evenly cooked but the truffle butter had no flavor, the steak itself was minimally seasoned or seasoned during/after it was cooked and steak needs to be seasoned beforehand. Since skirt steak doesn't have much fat content why not use a chimicurri or some type of sauce to give it an extra kick? I also ordered a fish and chips to go and got literally 2 medium sized pieces and a nugget of fish. Even the slaw they gave us filled maybe 1/2" at the bottom of the cup. Overall with how pricey this place is either the portions should be fair or the seasoning better be on point and I feel like I got neither. TLDR: Valet when it could easily be regular parking even if it is "free." Servers are drowning in work need more to keep service timing on point. Appetizers and drinks were good. For the price food portions were not great for to go orders, and all of the dinners I tasted were under seasoned. read more

The service was very good .. young girls with cheery attitudes. The food was pretty good but a little pricey for a common standard menu which was comparable to other restaurant joints with the same ambiance & culinary flavors . There is valet parking .. but why? It's free but not necessary for this joint . read more

We went for my boyfriends birthday expecting the prices to be more outrageous but they're honestly quite reasonable! Especially after you try it! They also have games you can play like shuffleboard and ping pong. read more

The Yard - Watermelon Mazcal Daiquiri - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Food was ok. Service was not. I see that it was very busy but our waiter still could have gotten to us in a timely manner. We waited for a basic beer in a bag for over a good 30 mins. This place is one of my brothers favorites but I would have given them a 5 star review if the service was better. read more

The Yard - Fried Chicken Plate - Bars Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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