The Backyard

Went in for lunch at 1:30, no one around but it was chilly outside so that didn’t surprise me. They had a brisket sandwich on special that sounded great, but I was there for the burger. I got a single patty burger with bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo and pickles with a side of tots. Burger was very good, definitely had a cargrilled «backyard» bqq favor and was cooked wonderfully. The tots on the other hand where a little disappointing. They tasted like they where either cooked to long or maybe like the oil needed to be changed. The tots I had and the fries my husband got where a darker brown, not that crispy golden color I was hoping for. We only ate a few of the tots and fries before throwing in the towel. Over all the burger is good and the side are big enough to share. Wouldn’t say I won’t go back, but it won’t be my next burger.

This place is KID FRIENDLY! The place was full of families. The staff was friendly, and the food was yummy. My only -* is the lack of gluten free options, but I am getting used to that!
Will I go back? Yes, indeedy.

We went to the Backyard, on Harrison last night. There was 6 in our party. We all got burgers. It is a cute concept, except the price of the burgers is crazy $ 9.50 for a plain cheeseburger. There is two tiny (maybe 2 oz.) (seriously over cooked) because they are so small burgers on the bun.
Have to say this was the worst burger ever !
5 burgers, 3 fries, 3 drinks for $ 71.00
CRAZY !!!

This place is awesome. Food is great. The owner takes time to talk with you. Cold beer — good burgers.

I am sorry! I wish I could have taken pictures but I was just too busy eating my fantastic burger…
I have been recommended to try this place out many times and I decided to give it a go last night.
First of all, it’s an order at the counter and they bring food to you kind of place. Staffs are very nice. I was sitting at the patio and they kept coming to make sure everything was okay.
Then, the burger… BEST Burger I have ever had! I had the Pimento cheese burger with grilled onion, mushroom and jalapeño. It comes with two burger patties and the cheese just melted into all the toppings and the patties, and it was just out of this world!!! I also ordered tater tots on the side and it is a perfect combination!!!
Also, one more best thing about this place, their back yard actually has a playground for children!!! Yes, a playground!!! So I will definitely bring my child here next time!!!

Can not compliment the staff enough. Very mic and accommodating. Plus the beer selection is on point (Covington, Parish, Louisiana only.). When you do arrive, ask for secret menu items; namely the Mooink (half moo half oink). The only thing missing for that 5^th star is the fact that inside is pretty warm due to the exposed kitchen… HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

I was unaware this place even existed. I am surprised and happy. The wait staff is very friendly, the restaurant is neat and clean. There is smoking allowed on the front porch, where you can also eat and a large screen television outside. The play area looks cool. The chicken sandwich, the chicken was a large breast piece, grilled. Very good. The burger was also good, and as Erin M mentioned, the patty is small, which is probably why they use two patties.
The adult beverage list looks great, and I like how they have local beers. I think that this is pretty darn awesome, and I look forward to coming back.
Be warned, the parking lot has some odd holes, and I think that the parking spots are just a tad tight, or it could be just me.

This is a cool place! There is a yard with play structures for kids and big wooden tables with folding chairs. It definitely has a picnic/​campground feel to it! There are also tables and things inside. We ordered the hot wings– yum! Sweet potato fries– very good here. And two burgers with pimiento cheese, other dressings and bacon. The burgers were good, but because they were cooked pretty thin, all of my toppings kind of covered up the actual burger taste. Next time, I will go more simple so I can really taste the grilled burger as well! I can’t wait to go back :)

Came here for a Sunday lunch. They were busy, but not overly crowded. My fiancé and I got an order of their wings to start, which were really good. The flavor was excellent and the house made blue cheese was a nice compliment. Any complaints are they they are a little pricey and they serve the wings whole, which can make eating a little difficult. Would be better if they separated them into the different pieces. We each got a burger with pimento cheese and bacon and an order of sweet potato fries to share. The burger was pretty good, though definitely of the backyard grill variety (thin and cooked well done). The fries were also pretty good for sweet potato fries. Can get a little pricey, as all of the burger fixings increase the cost.

I love this place! The bartenders are awesome and the pulled pork is REALLY good! Make sure to tip your bartenders! This is a regular restaurant, but the bartenders do everything, so they work for tips too! Highly recommend the pimms cup! Ask for watermelon with it! One of the bartenders did that and I loved it!

this place is a good restaurant. the burgers, dogs and fries are very good and are worth the money and a solid 4 stars. couple that with a playplace for my kids to run crazy, eat on the run and burn some energy, this place is great! the service is VERY attentive and nice. our order came out fast (very important for kids) and was correct.
they have a respectable local brew list and a well stocked bar for the adults.
all in all, we’ve been a couple times and it is consistent. don’t hesitate to bring the family down for a good bite.

This place is great for kids! When the weather is good, the kids can play on the very nice and well built playground equipment, and my wife and I can eat in peace!
The food is really good too… the pimento cheese and smoked salmon dips were very good, and the smoked chicken wings were fantastic… very unique flavor, which of course is hard to do with something as typical as chicken wings.
BOTTOM LINE: We’ll be back… a lot!

Fast service. Friendly employees. Great place to watch football or any other sports game. 3 TVs inside a few outside. Will be back when the weather gets cooler to experience their patio area. Their burger normally come with two thin patties but you can get a single patty. The tater tots was perfectly fried!

Very friendly staff, quick service and very large servings. Great charbroiled burger with plenty of cheese and bacon. Pulled pork sandwich so loaded with pork that it won’t fit in your mouth. Great neighborhood burger joint.

So I’ll preface by saying we did have an overall nice experience eating outside In the beautiful fall weather and will probably return to give this neighborhood joint another shot, but we definitely had a few grievances.
Love the atmosphere and the attentive and kind service and the concept of having a great place for the kiddos to play while the grow ups eat, chat, or watch the game. But if you don’t have kids, beware, there are loooots of youngins here!
As far as the food: our big complaint was the chicken sandwich, it was truly difficult to taste the marinade and spice blend over the immense amount of char on the chicken. It was hard to get past that burnt flavor that sort of permeated the sandwich. Would have loved for it to have retained some of its moisture too, as it was a bit dry.
We also got the sloppy joe: nice to see a restaurant try to elevate a classic. But that old Manwich still holds fond memories for me, and while the fresh ingredients and great smokey spices and the choice to add some brisket may technically make this a «better» sandwich, there’s something about eating an old from-​the-​can sloppy joe that’s hard to improve upon. Still an enjoyable eat.
Lastly I got the Burger. Really solid. Nice and juicy and hearty. Wish it would’ve been a little hotter when it finally got to me. Still very good, though potentially not as good as some other reviews made it out to be.
Highlight, beyond dining outside in the fresh air, were the delicious tator tots! Worth the $ 3 for that a la carte side.
Definitely would go back and try some of the special daily sandwiches, as well as the deviled egg and tuna dip appetizers. Solid first experience over all!

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.

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.

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!

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 Unilocalers, 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.

I really want this place to succeed. Everyone here was super nice, and concerned about my satisfaction. I ordered the burger because of some of the reviews here and I was not dissappointed. The handmade flat top cooked burger was delicious and topped with house made pickles, and I opted for the house made pimento cheese. The pimento cheese was amazing. I ordered a side of tater tots and scooped some pimento cheese on top of those (don’t judge me). I asked for the garlic aoli on the side and I could have drank it, because it was that good. My wife ordered the hot dog and it was plump and amazing in its own right.
The back yard area here of course is a great draw for children. I loved sitting at the «spool tables» in old aluminum folding chairs. It felt like you were at a famly cookout. They do have healthier options, which looked amazing. Maybe a little more expensive (~$ 14 for a «combo») but the fresh ingredients and for everyting to be homemade makes this place amazing.