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Backyard

Bar Cocktail bar Event venue Lounge Night club Live music venue

A collegiate crowd frequents this spacious & festive bar with DJ dancing & occasional live bands. People often mention time, great, music, good, night, vibe, brunch, drinks, Backyard, friendly,


Address

100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Website

www.backyardftl.com

Contact

(954) 449-1025

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (672 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 PM to 4 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 4 AM
  • Monday: 9 PM to 4 AM
  • Tuesday: 9 PM to 4 AM
  • Wednesday: 9 PM to 4 AM
  • Thursday: 9 PM to 4 AM
  • Friday: 8 PM to 4 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: time (26) great (23) music (17) good (16) night (15) vibe (15) brunch (14) drinks (12) Backyard (10) friendly (10)
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  • 4/5 Luiz 3 years ago on Google
    There is a phase in life when you're too old to be out at 2 a.m. on most nights of the week, but too young to be in bed at 9. America's Backyard had a soft reopening to transition itself from a bar to an outdoor/indoor restaurant with live music several nights a week. On a Saturday night at 8:30, the band was happily playing covers from the 70s, 80s, and 90s--giving everyone something to rock out on and taking requests long before the end. The food is mostly pizza, but it's good pizza served up personal sized with over 24 varieties (we had the margherita pizza). I was not impressed by the craft beer variety, which could use sprucing up in a South Florida jam-packed with great microbrews (my server suggested Narragansett for lagers and said they had not one sour on tap, bottle, or can). Cocktails are served in plastic cups in this new Covid world and we were seated with a reservation (yes, you need one) on stage right next to the band. My Backyard Lemonade was strong, sour, and a perfect pairing with cheesy pizza. We had a great time and will be back. The Himmarshee District needs a place that's open to families of all types (we brought our 🐕). Indoor and outdoor seating available. All staff wore masks. Plenty of hand sanitizer throughout Backyard. 50% capacity. Management, service, and cleanliness were on point.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhode C. 10 months ago on Google • 311 reviews
    Lovely spot, cute decor, and the drinks are delicious 😋 The staff is really friendly ad welcoming too. The food was good. I attended the mimosafest with my girlfriends and we enjoyed it very much. Great for pics too. Location is great, several other stablishments within walking distance. You have to pay for parking by meter/hourly cost. Venue has cool art and photo backdrop... it's outdoors so it's hot but fans and tent all around. Nice big stage too with great music and DJ also.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Whitney B. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere was so nice and this place definitely has a vibe like no other. The DJ's are amazing as they play all types of music that everyone enjoyed. The brunch buffet is another hit As they had Lobster Mac and Cheese, Jamaican patties, Shrimp and Grits, Rice and peas Salad Bar, Chicken Wings, Dessert and so much more. All food was served by servers that made sure to keep food covered and it was located in another section of the place that was really nice. I wish I could have went earlier and made breakfast as I really wanted to try the breakfast food. The staff was super friendly and accommodated all of our needs since we were in VIP. The people there in general were so down to earth and it was nice meeting people from everywhere. I will definitely be coming back as I had the time of my life.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A Plus R. 11 months ago on Google • 230 reviews
    Took my sis and her bf here for lunch during a recent visit from NYC. it's definitely a vibe. there's plenty of seating although inside tables are small. the buffet brunch is fun and the offerings are satisfying. I've had better shrimp n grits, as they were undersalted and runny. I personally found the callilou to be oversalted. eating them together with the shrimp n grits balanced it out but you shouldn't have to do that. there's so much food that even if you skip an item not executed perfectly because they go through so much so fast, you still have plenty to choose from. like made to order waffles and omelets. the cheese board was good and the salad fresh. Fried chicken was decent. I would do this again but if you sit outside the music is so loud talking is a challenge. with bottomless mimosas as an option, you'll be too busy eating and drinking to talk. i found the service to be above average and everyone was friendly and accommodating. do note, when you make your Reservations, they ask you how many bottles you want. That is a tell and you should already know. Do go for a solidly boozy brunch and a good time overall. A Plus Recommends

  • 1/5 Jason H. 2 years ago on Google
    I have never taken my time to write a review for any establishment, but felt America’s Backyard was deserving of my time. The bar is extremely busy and very social. A good time to be around a younger crowed, but impossible to get a drink. I bought the $25 all you can drink special, but this proved to not be the case. The only way you are able to get a drink is it you wave $5 or $10 bills in the face of the bartenders. If you didn’t have money in your hand they simply would not get around to serving you. What is $25 for all you cans drink if you have to “tip” $10 every time you want a drink? On top of this I watched many bartenders drinking an excess amount while serving. I understand having a few drinks on the job while working at a busy bar, but this was out of control. Bouncers at the front door will charge you an additional $20 on top of the $25 cost for all you can drink if they feel like doing so, regardless if you are 21 y/o or not and they pocket the money. Overall it was a very greasy place that seemed to be more of a money grab that’s a real bar. I had high hopes but could never see myself returning here. A lot of hype from spring breakers but 100% not worth your time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Saurabha D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to hangout Has multiple games like beer pong setup, ping pong, hoops and sandbag throwing. Has good sitting area to chill and decent music to dance.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mel B. 2 months ago on Google • 169 reviews New
    Fun times are to be had once per month at the Backyard's Old school r&n and hip hop patty. They play 90's music, and thr dress code is casual: both men and women wear sneakers, jeans....etc. It's a vibe. The average age of attendees seems to be 40-50 years old, so there aren't any fights or major issues. I'm crossing my fingers that it doesn't become a turn-up spot for the younger crowd. The crowd consisted of a bit more "youngster's" and I smelled weed when I attended in January (fingers crossed that they maintain a more mature crowd in the future. We need a spot like this, we spend $ on top shelf, and we are a WHOLE vibe ;) That is all!

  • 4/5 Coffee O. 9 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    The FOOD IS THE BOM!!! It's my first time visiting Backyard Sunday Brunch.I went blinded, not knowing what to expect. will go back after summer is over! I don't like sweating while im eating great food. It felt like I was at a Backyard carnival.🤣 Make sure you wear little to no clothes. You will be sweating profusely, whether you dance or not! the DJ plays one type of music. HIP HOP, RAP some Africa, I suggest you mix it up a little with the same dance vibe. If you don't book a table, in advance you will have to stand and eat. I had a great sweaty time, though. and my friends and I are looking forward to going back ,we'll be booking a table.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Ladell B. 1 year ago on Google
    Pickle Fest was terrible!!!! paid for VIP tickets. We were supposed to get free tee shirts and private bathrooms and a VIP lounge. None of which was true. Was told our tee shirts would be mailed. It has been 3 months, and still no shirts. There were no pickles at all and only 2 food stations. Terribly promoted event.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh F. 10 months ago on Google
    Came for the Florida Panthers watch parties and had a blast. Fun, cozy spot with tons of space. Quick service and friendly staff!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 President M. 1 year ago on Google
    Took my wife here for her birthday and it was everything we expected and more. DJ Slick Rick took the celebration to another level on the 1s and 2s. The food was plentiful and good. It was a good time. Definitely returning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Shy _. 1 year ago on Google • 64 reviews
    I liked it the first time I went, but this last time, they stopped me at the door about my slides and told me to go home and change them.. like this suppose to be a backyard vibe, and my slides weren't flip flops or foot slides ( what I like to call them . If you know, you know, ) anywho went home to change them and still had an issue with the slides I wore the first time I came and had no problem getting in... so I had to wait until the promoter came to the front and cleared my slides like really??? I didn't enjoy this visit cause I was watching other people's shoe attire and was like really 😐the whole time.... haven't been back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 CharlesandDionisha J. 2 years ago on Google
    The DJ the morning of 2/6 was a VIBE! I can’t recall his name but this is really an environment where everyone can dance, enjoy some good island food and be merry. The conch fritters were my favorite but all of the food was amazing. We purchased a hookah but still was asked to move after 3 hours I guess due to policy? Someone else was being seated at our table which was crazy because then we had to move our hookah, food and drinks to an area where we had to stand.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cher S. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed the atmosphere and the vibe. Too hot midday, but otherwise very nice. The food was plentiful but tell the cook to keep the chicken skin on the chicken and bread it instead of batter. Helps it stay juicy 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luyano H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for drinks and live music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kyle T. 4 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    The atmosphere and the vibe here go unmatched. The friendly staff starts with the door staff and ends with the bartenders. Everyone there wants to make sure you have a good time. You like dancing? They've got you covered with a DJ and a place to dance. Parry games? Yup that too with Jenga, beer pong, and corn hole. Want to just relax and enjoy the night and the vibe around you? DONE! Sit around the palm tree or any of the other tables. My favorite part was hanging out at the bar with the bartenders! I was there celebrating my 40th birthday. There was 8 of us and the bartenders were amazing. Not only did they kill it with the drinks shots but they were so friendly. Special shout-out to Sam and Dillan for making our drinks and making my night amazing. These two made me feel like I was literally at a backyard party and my friends were taking care of me getting my drinks. They had amazing attitudes and were so personable. Thank you Backyard for an amazing night and to those reading this if you are thinking of going here.... Just go and have yourself a good night!!

  • 5/5 Angelica G. 4 months ago on Google • 15 reviews
    Super fun atmosphere usually go for bb sundays brunch. Super lit and a vibe. The Brunch is amazing and the setup is so cool. So many levels to the location. Lots to explore. Love it

  • 5/5 Lucie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Atmosphere was great. Excellent customer service . One of the owners Dukes came to us and introduce himself, he made us feel welcome. Tje food, the Mimosa was excellent (I like passion fruit with my mimosa), the music was live, everybody that was there had a great time. If you have not gone there you need to try it.

  • 1/5 E S. 11 months ago on Google
    Worse Experience and disgusting food in my life. They Charge us $190 for two for the brunch with performance. There is no performance and food are not luxury food like they describe, food just value $10.Don't waste your time and money

  • 4/5 Ethan P. 1 year ago on Google
    I must say, I was quite impressed with many aspects of the venue. First and foremost, the atmosphere was incredible. The outdoor setting created a beautiful and relaxing ambiance, making it the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a night out with friends. Additionally, the ratio of the venue was great, which ensured that everyone had enough space to move around comfortably. The young and entertaining crowd at Backyard also added to the overall experience. It was great to see such a diverse group of people coming together to have a good time. Furthermore, I found the bartenders to be friendly and accommodating, which made ordering drinks a breeze. However, I must note that there were some issues with the security guards at the venue. While I understand the need for security measures, I was disappointed to experience aggression and unprofessionalism solely because I had merely sprayed a bottle of water on the crowd. Being carried out in a headlock and not being treated like a human is unacceptable, and it's important for the venue to address these incidents and ensure that all staff is properly trained in dealing with difficult situations. Despite the security issue, I would still recommend Backyard for anyone looking for a great outdoor venue with a lively atmosphere and friendly bartenders.

  • 5/5 Reginald W. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything about it was good. The food, atmosphere, prices, plenty of parking, and plenty of space for people. We did the Sunday brunch.

  • 3/5 ZeeZee D. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a very popular lounge/club so it gets packed very fast especially at night. I went daytime for brunch and I would revisit again but for another timing and a regular day. Kind of expensive for brunch and the tickets was $50 for unlimited brunch but no mimosa. The way they have the brunch set up makes no sense. They have different time slots so if you miss one you’ll have to wait for the next one which ranges from 30 to 40 mins later. If you have sitting in the inside which forcing you to have to go back outside in the heat and wait in a long line for food. They take forever to refill the trays so there’s times you won’t be able to get to try something. Another reason why I don’t like the way they do the food serving is if a group of ppl comes together and have a table if everyone wants to eat they will have to leave the table which is a chance of losing your table. By the time you get back to your table you have no where to sit and enjoy your food. Security is not friendly and very aggressive and they rush you through the food line. The drinks are ok but as usual the fill the cups up with so much ice and your drinks are water down. Far as the music and scene, it’s perfect you can have a lot of fun, overall I would say this place is great for partying but brunch is not worth the price.

  • 5/5 Kai B. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    10/10 vibes! Last night was my first night at old school night and honestly I had a great time! Bartenders were pretty and kind and the music was everything. I accidentally left my card and the next day the staff was helpful in me retrieving it. I really appreciated that. I’ll def be checking out the brunch on Sundays soon. 😎

  • 5/5 sergio p. 4 months ago on Google
    Brunch is always great time. Food is absolutely fantastic. The people are super nice. Free bottomless mimosas till 1pm. All you can eat brunch, omelette bar, waffle bar, lobster Mac & cheese. Music and DJ are always a great time.

  • 5/5 Melissa K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Very nice outing. Especially for people like me that don't like the night clubs anymore and have to be on time to work the next day. Thanks to 103.5 The Beat, Don P with The Big Three Alliance. I win tickets and each time I took someone different to expose them to fun in the daytime. Loved it.

  • 5/5 Lara P. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the energy of this place, the owner Christina & her team are the best trainers you could ask for. I come for a workout here everyday for the last couple of years, it helps me toning my body and elevating my mood. I am so so so grateful for them ❤️❤️❤️

  • 5/5 OFFICIALIZZYIZ _. 1 year ago on Google
    If your looking to get out of those tightly packed clubs and take a breather this is the perfect space for you. Huge area with beer pong,(my personal favorite) corn hole, 2-3 bars, decently clean bathrooms and up-ity party music. The atmosphere is great here and alot of people here are super chill. Plenty of areas to sit as well. This place is always great and i never had an issue going into here.

  • 5/5 jayjay g. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was so much FUN! Hip hop music in two different areas! Food was GREAT!!!! High Vibes here! Will return for my birthday!!! 12/16 week! To start of AN end it!

  • 5/5 Joshua M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vibe, good music and great service. Had a blast.

  • 4/5 Shay S. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good needs more seating for guest that are not buying bottles but paying $75 for mimosas. Food was delicious and the variety of it

  • 2/5 Rochelle R. 1 year ago on Google
    The vibes weren't bad but i recommend you pay your bill with cash, because when i left there i payed 2 tabs but ended up with 3 charges. Seems very scandalous, the charge was small enough to go unoticed but i double check all my bills next day and noticed they charged me $3.00 and not even their shots were that cheap. I urge you to check your account the next day if you chose to hang out here.

  • 3/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    I lost my debit card here, so maybe I’m biased… Granted, we didn’t come on Spring Break. So it may be better during then. That being said, not many people, prices are outrageous, bouncers aren’t great. The atmosphere is phenomenal. Great vibe, cornhole, games, tables, outdoor, etc.

  • 3/5 Bri M. 2 years ago on Google
    Bartender and vibes were great. Reasonable prices for drinks/menu. DJ was fun

  • 3/5 Adam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good venue, but they oversell tickets sometimes to shows. So it tends to get super cramped and crowded at times. Drinks are a bit pricey too. Close to $40 for a double well and a bud light. I'm used to Poorhouse next door price and pours. The sound is pretty decent considering it is an outdoor venue, and the location is prime, but between the cost of parking and drinks you are going to be walking out of their spending well over a hundred bucks just on yourself

  • 3/5 Betty J. 2 years ago on Google
    The vibe was cool. Great music. DJ really interacts with the crowd! But the food wasn't all that Great. Mimosas Garbage. And the seating arrangement was 👎🏽

  • 2/5 Jaydis Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Disappointed about this place. It has a great location, but the food had no taste, it was bad and overpriced for such a horrible quality food. The menu is poor, they only have a few plates. The "extra large chicken wings" were 2.5inch tiny wings and the burger meat tasted like old defrosted meat without any flavor. The mimosas during brunch were not from orange juice, they were made with the soda gun at the bar.

  • 5/5 Monika W. 2 years ago on Google
    the DJ last Saturday night was THE BEST. I came here for my bachelorette party and it was so fun! The crowd was mostly early 20s. We were late 20s so felt a little old but overall the vibe and music were great. Highly recommend for a fun night of dancing.

  • 4/5 Jerry A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food came out quickly, and the rest of the staff was nice.

  • 1/5 Brooke Wade (. 2 years ago on Google
    From a local that cares… I’ve had to call for paramedics for people that have been escorted out of here more than I have any other bar/club on this block. Even on a Monday night. The bartenders don’t know when to cut off their customers 🤷🏼‍♀️ Know your limits. Take care of your friends. Good luck.

  • 5/5 Martin Rosario R. 2 years ago on Google
    The set up at Backyard was extraordinary! Open spaces, a ping-pong table and several other games all around. The DJ was enjoying the music as much as we were. Although a place for a younger crowd (19-25), we had lots of fun! Shout out to the beautiful, friendly and helpful bartender... Uff... Forgot your name, sorry, too many beers...black hair, between Latina and Asian looking, tattoos on the back...you are great! Keep up that attitude, it will take you far.

  • 5/5 Kimberleigh D. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a place you go for the full party vibe, not if you’re looking for a classy bar. The right type of atmosphere for a bachelor or bachelorette party. They definitely do a good job of keeping the energy up here, we had a blast as our last stop on a night out.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking garage
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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