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The Backyard

Restaurant

👍 Great food and great vibes right in the heart of bustling Dar es Salaam. It is part of the same group that runs Burger 53. The restaurant concept is beautiful and unique. It has cheeky and quirky signs around the place. I believe even a music video was shot here! The food is amazing. They welcome y... People often mention amazing, nice, area, service, burgers, good, play, chicken, pizza, burger,


Address

57RM+GX7, 288 Aly Khan Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Contact

+255 766 525 354

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (585 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11:53 AM to 3:53 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:53 AM to 3:53 AM
  • Thursday: 11:53 AM to 3:53 AM
  • Friday: 11:53 AM to 3:53 AM
  • Saturday: 11:53 AM to 3:53 AM
  • Sunday: 11:53 AM to 3:53 AM
  • Monday: 11:53 AM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: amazing (16) nice (16) area (16) service (15) burgers (14) good (14) play (12) chicken (10) pizza (10) burger (9)
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  • 4/5 Sadashiv N. 1 year ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Great food and great vibes right in the heart of bustling Dar es Salaam. It is part of the same group that runs Burger 53. The restaurant concept is beautiful and unique. It has cheeky and quirky signs around the place. I believe even a music video was shot here! The food is amazing. They welcome you with free breadsticks, which were nice and crisp. We ordered burgers and spicy chicken drumsticks. The burger was a little soggy with the sauce, but it was delicious! The drumsticks were a little bit of spicy, sour, and sweet - quite a unique taste which I loved. The mint and lemon juice was also wonderful. It seemed like the entire place was manned by trainee staff, which was interesting. They were all sweet and nice, although thr food took long to come and not all were comfortable using the card machine (we were going to be charged just TZS 390 instead of TZS 39,000 if I hadn't pointed it out!). But it's great they are encouraging many people into the restaurant service industry. Overall, a lovely experience and I hope to be back there again!
    11 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aliya K. 2 years ago on Google • 128 reviews
    Amazing and unique restaurant concept! I highly encourage people to visit this place. From the minute you park till you walk to your table and sit, you are in awe by the decor, lighting and giant trees which make a huge component of the restaurant. The food was amazing, along with the passion mango juice. We were three people and ordered 6 burger sliders, and 2 pizzas (Tarangire and the boma) with the potato wedges. Everything was amazing. And their sauces just enhance the flavours even more. There’s a play area for kids with a slide, swings, trampoline and a blackboard. The waiters are very friendly, all with a smile on their faces. They have a button to call for the waiter, however the system wasn’t working that day. Budget about Tsh 20k - 25k per person. Definitely worth to check out and bring your family here!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandre M. 3 years ago on Google • 109 reviews
    Boys night out in the laid back, kids friendly and safest environment of the Dar Es Salaam Market backyard just off VIVA & HUHURU Heights towers. Highly recommended, best fresh ingredients both pizza and burgers. Superb welcoming by the whole staff and asante Sana Manage Fabian and co founder Hossein !
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JOVITUS K. 3 years ago on Google • 84 reviews
    This place is one of the most amazing places to be and visit. It is cool and warm place. As the name suggests, it is a real backyard. Having three sections.... juice bar, B53 and the banda, makes the place one of the place worth your time to visit and enjoy cool music. Above all, the food is worth and total value for your money. The burgers are exactly the same... the best burgers in town. Pizzas are very different from all places you've had in any restaurant you have visited. They have the best pizzas with excellent toppings and the dressing is just perfect and yummy. Mwendokasi chicken is to die for plus they have wild chicken (same as the wild wings but this is whole spring chicken with the same recipes of wild wings). Their mocktails are so good and my favorite is strawberry heaven. The service is amazing and on point, something which you can miss from all other restaurants in Tanzania. The owners have wonderful approach to all customers something which has been imbued to their stuff. They are keen to detail and it is one of the best places you can feel and be at home away from home! Feeling that you can't visit the place? You can make an online order by calling them or download their application on either app store. Now they have integrated with Bobo- Play And Learn, making the place as more fun as anyone could want and making availability for kids to have fun and learn while the parents are enjoying "Stress Free Zone" If you haven't visited the place, it is a nigh time to come! Thank me later
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dul H. 1 year ago on Google
    It's really cozy, cool place to have lunch, dinner or coffee while the kids can play.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Baraka M. 3 years ago on Google
    Everyone kept reviewing the burgers are to die for. I thought to myself they must be exaggerating but what a suprise to myself... very tasty burger... Service was quick and good, they were all wearing masks and sanitizers on every table.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Punim K. 4 years ago on Google • 63 reviews
    The Owner was very welcoming and knows good customer service which you don't get to experience very often in Tanzania. The pizza was my most fav followed by the chicken. Its has a nice outdoor ambience and an area for kids to play.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nkungu G. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to visit during the weekend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pimp D. 2 years ago on Google
    There food there is amazing and service is truly fast same goes for delicious drinks u should try
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Imelda R. 3 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    I love the unique design of the place, the carefully thought out details in everything from sitting arrangements to flowers to furniture and internal decor- if really makes for quite a relaxing atmosphere. But the best part is the food of course which is finger-licking good, the juice bar options are a must have!

  • 5/5 Noaman G. 4 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Always loved the burgers at BURGER 53 and now this new location and new menu of Pizza 🍕 Honestly I loved the Changamoto pizza from your menu. Flavours bursting in your from the first bite. I highly recommend this. The combo of fresh herbs and chicken was amazing experience. Keep up the good work Hope to be back soon
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim M. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun setup for people of all ages, with a food-court meets backyard style arrangement. There's a burger joint, a pizza and BBQ spot, and a juice bar for food/drinks. Lots of games available including mini-golf, hopscotch and a mini-basketball area as well as a play and learn area for the younger children. The food and drinks are brilliant - the Changamoto Chicken pizza being my personal favourite. Also recommend the nachos and periperi fries as starters.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Razia A. 3 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    Mwendokasi chicken taste wasn't delicious what we had 3 years backs. Overall was excellent

  • 5/5 Fatima A. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy spacious outdoor setting Serving pizzas, burgers, wings, chips and With freshly squeezed sugar free juice Has an active children's playground Added on menu ate mwendokasi chicken, burger sliders, hot beverages!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Magdalene T. 4 years ago on Google
    I consider Burger 53 among the best in town now with Pizza this is double temptation. :) Refreshing & relaxing ambiance. Great place to chill. Excellent "stress free zone" if you need one.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Husaain K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice place, many other business are located in this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aisha M. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice quite place for eating. We went for lunch the service was quick, staff are friendly. Food choice a bit different from other place. There is an outdoor seating, with lots of trees providing shade. Was nice cool area. The front area is decorated with old windows and doors brightly painted.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kamil A. 3 years ago on Google
    They only serve the food that they're very proud of. The menu feels limited but each dish has evolved to perfection. Do Not miss out on their burgers
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adriana D. 1 year ago on Google
    Ambiance is amazing. Burger was delicious. Pizza sauce was missing a bit of flavor. But I’d definitely come again. @travelingwithayd on ig
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Classic E. 8 months ago on Google
    No good options for vegetarian. Had Veg pizza pockets and it was not at all good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Parvez S. 4 years ago on Google
    The Backyard is literally a backyard. But it is vibrant, stylish and youthful. There are mini games for people to play, varied seating arrangements, colorful and vibrant decor all makes you feel at ease and away from "just another restaurant" feeling. Well decorated and good service, it maintains the standards set at DFM Burger53. The food also has a playful and new touches. Loved the swanky menu names. Wishing you guys the best!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Reay D. 2 years ago on Google • 22 reviews
    We Visited in the Backyard restaurant for my niece birthday dinner. We stayed outside and enjoy the fresh air😊.The workers there have just the right balance of friendliness and efficiency. And made certain that we had everything we needed. The food was fresh, properly prepared and a great value for the price. We loved those mwendokasi chickens and pizzas they were so delicious 😋 my niece enjoyed it and was so happy on her day I can’t wait to taste their food again😋🤤 We highly recommend it.

  • 5/5 Habibu A. S. 3 years ago on Google
    I like their cage chips (chipsi tobo)

  • 5/5 Hamza B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Samira H. 4 years ago on Google
    Romantic Environment

  • 5/5 irene n. 1 year ago on Google • 11 reviews
    The place is beautiful especially the environment…the lights are amazing…the food is good too …I would rate it 👌

  • 5/5 Badr A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing environment

  • 5/5 Shabbir 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed their beef burgers. The spicy wings taste great too. They have wonderful seating area, and the service is top notch.

  • 5/5 Aranyak S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good Food. Cheap. Clean. No Fuss. Love it.

  • 5/5 sakina k. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesomeness to another level. Awesome ambience... Awesome burgers...Awesome pizzas... Awesome chicken mendokasi...Awesome mocktails....Awesome bandacinno.... need i say more... check it out yourself

  • 3/5 humphrey t. 3 years ago on Google
    The nice place u can enjoy u day on that olace

  • 5/5 Abdullah H. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous

  • 3/5 Tamanna V. 2 years ago on Google
    The burger is delicious. Amazing ambience. Great vibes overall. Perfect for a relaxing evening in Dar.

  • 5/5 yesha s. 2 years ago on Google
    The burgers are amazing! Hunger at 2am n u r sorted! And they also provide delivery we really need such places in dar. The food reached on time, it was tasty, delivery offered at 2am. Bonus point it came hot!

  • 5/5 MOSANA 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for family and friends..

  • 4/5 Irene E. 2 years ago on Google
    The experience was that of the backyard you'd love at your very home. Loved the food too, super friendly staff!!

  • 1/5 Muhammad H. 2 years ago on Google
    Heard alot about burgers from Burger 53 and other food options at this place. We ordered bongella burger, sliders, pizza, 1 soda and 2 juices. Food was overall very good and taste was good to. But the service levels were very low as we had to remind about our items again and again because items were served randomly. Soft drinks had to be reminded 3 times and they were still served after our burger was finished. Will I come back to this place? NO

  • 5/5 Oswald O. 3 years ago on Google
    I like food

  • 5/5 maryam s. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a nice place. There is a nice meals, good services, a place where the children are play and they be under supervision of staff.

  • 5/5 Saleh L. 4 years ago on Google
    Stressfree zone

  • 4/5 Hajji M. 3 years ago on Google
    Ordered mwendokasi chicken. Dissapointed with the soft 'tobo' crisps. Chikcne was tender though. We also orderd salted fries but they were so little that we had to buy periperi fries which were far more in proportion. The view is amazing though. Staff are well trained. The place is tidy and the garden is beautifully maintained. Plus, their bell button service is splendid and works effortlessly.

  • 1/5 Baby Promise M. 3 years ago on Google
    Never have i experienced more incompetence in door to door services. Everything went AWOL when it came to customs and clearing. First there was the astronomical tax bill which was partially not their fault and rather the person that declared it (whom ofcourse they didn't explain things to so couldn't have given accurate information). Luckily an amazing customer service manager rescued us and we were gratefully assisted in rectifying. But then we were left again to deal with customs and clearing people. It took 2 weeks to sort our package AFTER we paid customs, by then we had to abandon the plan to get it delivered and just picked it up. My advice is, if you have to use DHL, NEVER let them clear it out for you. Ask if you can use your own clearing agent! Would save u lots of grief. Also, clearing their receptionists and customer service agents are well trained as they are excellent in their jobs while their customs and clearing agents are the worse in the business.

  • 3/5 Zainabbas L. 3 years ago on Google
    Menu hasn't changed.much in the past few years. Overall, good dining area and ambience too.

  • 5/5 Mustafa J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, amazing food and lovely area for the kids to play.

  • 5/5 Sybha S. 4 years ago on Google
    This was our Third visit to the backyard and I must commend them for their consistency both in their meals and service. Today we decided to call and place our order before arrival, to save some time. The attendant on the phone was quick and efficient. Once we arrived our order didn’t take too long, was served as per our requests and our server was simply a delight. She constantly checked up on us to see if everything was alright and especially helped with my two young daughters. We received a side of breadsticks and their absolutely amazing karak chai that they recently launched at the Banda Café. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and were pleasantly surprised at the sight of our 3kids having the time of their life at the simple play area. They even had a lady at the play area to watch over the younger kids while parents enjoy their mocktails from the juice bar. I couldn’t recommend backyard more! Bravo to the entire team for being one of the few family oriented restaurants that have managed to maintain consistency and provide amazing customer service!

  • 4/5 Faraz J. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice setup from the ordinary. There is limited parking which can be a bit inconvenient. A narrow pathway opens up to a nice open space where they have the juice bar, burger joint, pizza Banda and play area for the kids. There is sitting available on tables with chair or sitting on haystacks/crates with low tables. The menu is limited but has fancy fun names and the management is coming up with fun new ideas. Service speed could he improved but food is great. Not a fan of their pizza. I wouldn't call this place wheelchair accessible due to its setup and pavement path

  • 3/5 abdurrahman m. 3 years ago on Google
    Overall area and service is nice but the coupons dont work most of the time so that becomes a big time down for a person especially when theres been a mindset :/

  • 5/5 Fortidas B. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place for lunch !

  • 5/5 Sakina H. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the vibe, the food, the environment and it has a kid's play area.

  • 3/5 mkunde m. 3 years ago on Google
    Average

  • 5/5 Movaliya A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 1/5 Sea C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very poor service, detoriating food quality. Past few months. Ordered today again after 2 months smelly beef. Management does not even bother on customers getting wrong order on take away food. Sad it was one of my favourite places before

  • 5/5 Shyn C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food in town

  • 5/5 Moiz S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to relax and be with friends while you have your food Juices , pizza , ribs , burgers and many more options to select from - Couldn’t take more pics as we were really hungry

  • 4/5 Dino F. 3 years ago on Google
    The food here is tasty..... must give it a try

  • 5/5 dibya k. 3 years ago on Google
    It has variety and it's good

  • 4/5 irfan s. 3 years ago on Google
    Food usually great, but quite spicy. The ppl are friendly

  • 5/5 keneth e. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 4/5 Khairallah S. 3 years ago on Google
    A calm area and nice team work

  • 4/5 aman k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The data is nice (Original) Veri nice

  • 5/5 Wael H. 3 years ago on Google
    amazing

  • 5/5 Bhavik A. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. I've been there a few times already. Very friendly staff and owners. Their burgers and pizzas are to die for. Definitely worth going there. They also have a children's play area with some small games on the side e.g a golf hole.

  • 5/5 Mufa. 3 years ago on Google
    Very satisfying

  • 5/5 Ishaaq T. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent ambiance and food

  • 4/5 Din Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for Burgers and Pizzas offering dining and take away

  • 5/5 Abbas S. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing

  • 5/5 Nasreen H. 4 years ago on Google
    I just love this place n the fooood


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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