BackAYard Caribbean Grill

They were able to accommodate my gluten free dairy free requests. I took a plate with salmon and chicken with rice and beans (I skipped the plaintains and cole slaw though according to their advice). My plate is on the top of the picture I uploaded. I also tried ox trails that my friend took. Husband took the fish festival plate (swahi fish) and the drink. Everything is excellent, we will be back.

Super disappointing experience. Ordered the curry goat + jerk chicken combo and got literally less than 2 bites of goat & the rest was all bone. Brought this to the attention of the staff and they claimed there was “nothing they could do” because the manager wasn’t there?? & had “no idea” when the manager would be in? Ironically the people at the table next to us had been waiting for a manager as well when we sat down and they were told the same thing “manager isn’t here, there’s nothing we can do”. Very off-putting as this is the cook’s responsibility, along with the staff to uphold the standard of the restaurant in the absence of the manager. Might not be returning here anymore (we’ve been regulars for years—definitely have spent probably over a thousand dollars here and were about to book them to cater a large family reunion but after the complete lack of concern/empathy for their mess up we won’t be moving forward with that). Lastly the cook continuously shot us dirty looks the whole time we were there—super off putting experience overall. Disappointed, and miss the old cook.

First time I ordered the jerk chicken and oxtails it was great, nice portion and delicious. Today I ordered it and the ox tails were tiny and under done. Tough meat, barely anything, it was a rip off. Not sure I’ll go back.

Really appreciate the hard work of the staff here. RE: the food. The high reviews are correct. Not just in general awesome food but this is exactly like Jamaican jerk I had over 20 years ago. Better, actually.

Arrived at 12nn on a tuesday. No problems with free street parking, and immediately had seats available. Food was nice, ordered jerk chicken, a few beef patties, and the special of the day which was jamaican curry chicken. Everything tasted wonderful Service was solid, after ordering at the counter a person brought over our food. Very accommodating in possible recommendations while we were ordering as well. Atmosphere was nice, some seemingly jamaican music in the background but not intrusive and no problems with typical conversation volume among groups in a table.

Theee Best Caribbean food in my hometown. This restaurant is loved by the community. Great Service Great Food, Great Atmosphere. Enjoy lunch or dinner. Dine in or try take out orders. Their Food is Cooked to Perfection and tastes very much like a home cooked meal. They've been around for years and they also have delicious desserts and a few special drinks. They also do catering for events. They prepared catered foods for my niece's 30th birthday party in Oakland near the lake. You can't go wrong if you choose to try them out for yourselves. The plantains are my favorite. 😋😋😋 Okay, so the photos that follow the 1st photograph were taken @ the Winchester location in San Jose that I didn't really know existed. I tried everything vegetarian I could find. Didn't care for the sautéed vegetables they totally lacked flavor and my sister told me but, I had already placed my order. Bland veggies are not for me but, everything else was delicious. Hopefully, they have honest customers that suggest more seasoning or a flavorful sauce for the vegetables.

Caribbean and Jamaican, as well as BBQ on the menu. Freshly made plantains, great specials, good prices, and lots of room to sit and enjoy! They are quick in the kitchen, so it works well for take out, too! Try the fresh juices, like mango, guava or ginger. We thoroughly enjoyed it all! Four other locations in the area, and all of them are equally as delicious.

The food here is great, which makes this disappointing to share. During my last visit, I noticed an additional charge on my card for an order I didn’t place, a few hours after my original purchase. My card never left my possession. I’m unsure how this happened, but wanted to give others a heads-up to keep an eye on their transactions.

The best jerk chicken in town. You can't go wrong. Been to all of their locations and neither disappoint. The food is a hit and so are the d

Love the food! I'm trying more stuff.. This trip I ordered: Jerk Chicken Wrap (Stars 3.5 $12.95) I think rice comes with it, but It's not mentioned on the menu. I'll have to ask next time. The lettuce and tomatoe were fresh. The lettuce is salad cut so it a little bulky, should be shredded so it lays down flat and incorporate better into the wrap. The Jerk Chicken was moist, good jerk flavor and a little jerk sauce add I believe. Good stuff! Mac n Cheese (Stars 2 $4.95) It was creamy but no enough seasoning. Mild cheese flavor, nothing special. Then top with slightly more sharp cheddar but not enough to make a difference. Try something else. Hellfire sauce (Stars 4 $.38) The Hellfire brings the heat. It starts lightly sweet, then the heat comes on. Not much vinegar come through. Mainly heat! Slightly over powering for me. I think I'll try mango habanero next. To try next time: Jerk Chicken or Pork sandwich Mango Habanero Hot Sauce (I hope it more mild than Hellfire) Collard Greens  Cornbread Festival Wed - Brown Stew  Chicken  Fri - Escoviche Fish Fillet  Until next time...

We have loved Back A Yard since visiting the original spot in east Menlo Park years ago. And for Father's Day, we decided to eat at the one in Campbell, and it did not disappoint! We got our usuals: jerk chicken, oxtail, and goat curry. Plus never forget the addictive corn festivals! Jerk chicken is good, but easily the least interesting of the 3 mains we got. Oxtail is delicious, and falls off the bone - so good! And the curried goat is a little more of a spicy and exotic dish, but still so good. We used to split one order of festivals - corn fritters - but with teenagers we now need 2 orders of 4 pieces each, and they all get devoured! Portions are large -each plate comes with rice and beans, and plantains- so even with 4 hungry eaters, 3 dishes plus festivals still results in leftovers. Ambience: order at the counter and then find a seat. The place is casual, but bright and inviting. Saturday night was not too crowded around 6 PM, but there was a steady stream of takeout orders. Counter staff was helpful and friendly - we found out that the same owners also run Cliffords Chicken & Fish in Mountain View (so close to us! but unfortunately no jerk or oxtail....) as well as Coconuts in Mtn View (looks nice, but pricier, and just as far as Campbell from us.)

One of the cashiers isn't the most friendly but the beef patties always smack. There was one time where I was 15 minutes early to pick up my online order and I was standing by their office door and she asked me "so you're just gonna stand there?". Beef patties and lemonade smack but the service is kind of whack.

Food: The food here is always great and consistent. We tried a few new items this time but the ox tail is always my favorite. Service: We did come here 30 mins prior to closing and asked the staff if we could eat inside since they were closing soon. She said no problem as our food should be fast since we were the only ones in there. After waiting for our food she said never mind this has to be Togo as we close in 5 mins... we ended up eating our meal in the car since they have no idea outside seating. The food was good but my partner ordered a steak and wasn't given a knife and was not pre cut.

*this review is only based on my experience today. Their oxtail plate is a 5 star meal but I decided to try something different. I wanted to order something healthy that would fill me up for both lunch and dinner, so I ordered the Thursday special: coconut curry shrimp with mixed veggies, and their traditional beans & rice and plantains. I tried calling the restaurant to order but they didn't answer the phone, so I ordered on DoorDash for pickup for $21 and change. The price is $17 and change if you order in the restaurant so I wish they would've answered the phone and saved me a couple bucks. I went to pick up my food after DoorDash said it was ready. When I got there, there was no way to skip the line to pick up, so I waited behind a few customers in line. When it was my turn, my food wasn't ready yet. Why did DoorDash say it was then? I'm guessing they gave it to someone else. Luckily they had another special ready very quickly after that. Now for the taste: the side dishes were awesome as usual, but the curry was disappointing unfortunately. Shrimp was cooked perfectly, although at least one was not fully deveined (gross!). Veggies were cooked inconsistently. The carrots and broccoli were al dente but the zucchini and squash were mushy. The biggest problem was the curry sauce. It was watered down in both flavor and consistency. It seemed like it was probably the right consistency until the veggies and shrimp released too much water into it. So sad because I feel like this would be a perfect dish if those issues were fixed. I probably won't give this dish another try and will stick to their oxtails which are always good. I also want to try the curried goat.

Wanted to expand my horizons today so we stepped into the Caribbean at Back A Yard Caribbean. The inside is roomy, clean and the decor is tastefully done, definitely a place I feel at home and comfortable to hang out in. Not knowing what to order I asked the lady "who was full of smiles and super friendly" what is your most popular dish? She said Ox tail and chicken which comes with rice and deep fried plantains. I be like sounds good I take it. She also let me sample their home made juices, I opted for the ginger beer which was refreshing and had a nice heat at the back of my throat. They also have 3 different sauces ranging from mild to fairly hot "I asked for one of each" The run down: Never having had oxtail before... it was super moist beef (on the tail bones) with very soft fat. It tasted like a beef stew. The chicken: was beautifully seasoned, I little on the dry chewy side however "over cooked " but had good flavor. The rice: good but IMO had too much salt but paired well with everything else. The plantains: yummy yum yum "I only wish they had ice cream to go with it" Overall I think they are worth checking out, they give you plenty of food for the price point and it has a rustic, Homie barbecue feel to it. Pro tip: if you sign in with Yelp for the first time you'll get a free side order of fried plantains.

tl;dr Great portion size, flavor, and always a solid spot! Some items are better than others. Jerk chicken plate is almost always A+! Jerk salmon plate left my fiancee disappointed with the salmon portion at our recent visits. My go-to is always the jerk chicken plate because once I find something I like at a restaurant, I almost always get it again every time after that. It's filling, delicious, and super flavorful. The chicken is usually very well-seasoned and cooked thoroughly, though due to the seasoning, the inside appears a bit pink but it's not an undercooked pink. There was only one visit I had where my usual jerk chicken was dry and not nearly as tasty as it normally was. Probably an off day for the chef. The rice is a bit on the salty side, but this is not where you come for a healthy healthy meal. Plantains are deliciously sweet and there's a lot of them. It's a great bang for your buck as well! My fiancee prefers the jerk salmon plate instead, which is more expensive than the jerk chicken plate but has recently come with a quite small serving of salmon. The meal ends up being mostly the rice and plantains. But every time he still goes back to his preferred jerk salmon although he complains about the portion size for the cost here and there.

This is one of my preferred local Caribbean spots. The restaurant is a nice size, great music and always clean. The service is a bit slow, but the food is usually fresh.

When I say the oxtail fell off that bone that is no lie ! It's was so flavorful it didn't know how happy I could be with just one bite. The chicken was sauced up and with an extra side of the jerk sauce it was heaven. So much that I had to buy a big bottle of the jerk sauce to take home. The plantains added a nice sweet cut during bites. The chefs in the back know what their doing Food came out so fresh I was definitely happy It's a really spacious restaurant and the tables were clean. Homegirl behind the counter was so sweet. I definitely recommend this place.

Had a nice lunch here yesterday. It wasn't too busy and there were many tables to pick from. It's very spacious inside and all the tables were kept very clean. You place your order at the front counter and when your order is ready, they call out your name and you pick it up to bring back to your table. We decided to try the combo plate with jerk chicken and jerk pork, and another combo plate with jerk chicken and jerk salmon. Both came with beans and rice and plantains. We also ordered sweet potato pudding for dessert. The jerk chicken was delicious and so flavorful. The pork was also very tasty but dry. My husband loved the chicken and the salmon. The sauce that came on the side was so delicious. I put it on my rice and pork. The rice was very moist and tasted like coconut. There were only three beans in my rice. My husband's rice had no beans, surprisingly. The rice was very good despite not having beans. The plantains were my favorite. Sweet and comforting. The sweet potato pudding was spiced nice but I did not care for the texture. I would not get this again. Service was very good. The young lady at the front register was really friendly and helped us out, since it was our first time there. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu.

Incredible food, incredible service, extremely consistent. Please go support this small business!

Been to the Menlo Park location a few times and loved it. I used to get the jerk chicken and jerk pork combo. I'm usually a bigger fan of pork than chicken overall but I liked their chicken better! This time I went with the jerk chicken and beef oxtails combo and I did not regret it. Chicken was better in the past visits, but I loved the beef oxtails as they were tender and fatty. Had some of my friend's jerk salmon and it was juicy and tender as well. Food came out so quickly!! Got a free side of plantains with Yelp check-in. Good amount of indoor seating and not too crowded on a Saturday lunch.

We were visiting from out of town, and did a google search for places to eat.. I have nothing bad to say about this establishment. The Staff were friendly, and it was clean inside. We ordered 2 meals, along with the fried cornmeal bread. It was enough for 3 of us, we couldn't even finish all of it. The meat was cooked to perfection and was falling off of the bone. Chicken was not dry. The food was very flavorful! We all enjoyed it very much !

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a tasty albeit different experience. Parking was available in the lot in front and next to the restaurant. Ordering is done at the counter with staff that wore a uniform polo shirt. The interior of the restaurant is bare-bones. There is a ductless air conditioner against the wall along with a couple all gender toilets next to the cashier. There was line to order shortly after opening. Dining is exclusively indoors with ~15 or so tables from small 2 people mini tables through ~10 people round tables. Despite ordering for dine-in, it was interesting to see that our order was made in to-go containers which was helpful as the portions were huge. Initially, only plastic forks were available along with wet-naps. Later on, plastic knives along with napkins were placed next to the cashier to grab. Requested a few paper plates and was informed that only 2 were available, including one that was dirty... Started off with the oxtail plate and it was excellent. The coconut rice was fragrant and soft. This came with a side of super fresh plantains. The portion of oxtails were generous and fell off the bone. Flavors were bold and strong. Moved on to the curry goat and jerk chicken platter and it was also excellent. The curry goat was more boney and the jerk chicken pieces were very fresh and juicy. We were given a leg and a thigh. ~$13/head for lunch. They take credit cards, including NFC payments.

We love Back A Yard but for some reason there is always a ton of drama when we go. On our last visit our food took nearly 45 min (6:19 on our receipt to 7:03 came up) despite the restaurant being mostly empty and other patrons' orders coming up in a more normal timeframe. And the drinks machine had no ice. On the prior visit, totally inexplicably the drinks machine was gushing from all spigots all at once. They had to keep filling and replacing a huge plastic basin usually used for bussing dirty dishes until the drinks machine would stop. Sorry no fountain drinks that visit. But oh the food. The jerk chicken is amazing, and my wife and I love the plantains. The oxtail is fantastic too, and even the Mac n cheese side is wonderful. We've been coming for years, and before the Campbell location opened we used to go to the downtown store on Market Street, which has since been closed. Good food conquers all.

10/10 for flavor, be it the rice or the meat or the green salsa the plates came with. The chicken was flavored all the way through and tasted amazing with the rice, beans and salsa. The salsa was the star though, it tied the whole dish together and was a flavor bomb. And who knew rice and beans can taste that good? What I did not appreciate though was the fact that they served customers dining in the restaurant in disposable one time use toxic plastic.

I'm born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and I am West Indian so when I tell you that I am bougie about my Caribbean food I am bougie about my Caribbean food. So when I heard about this place, I knew I had to try it out. The food is pretty good. I cannot complain considering I don't get this kind of eatery in the central Valley. I will definitely definitely definitely come back.

In need of some solid consistent takeout food? This is the place. You need to come here for the jerk chicken! Flavorful, saucy, and tender. The rice is spicy and packed with seasoning. This is a must if it's your first time. The Friday special was the Escovitch Fish Fillet, which comes with rice, two corn festivals, and four plantains. This was just okay to me. The fish was cooked well, but most of the flavor came from the vegetables and rice. The fish itself was very plain to me. It lacked some sauce.

One of my fav Caribbean spots, or might be the only fav especially in the South Bay. The staff are so friendly. There's so many options to choose from. I love their sauce to dip the meats in. I always choose the jerk chicken/ oxtail combo. If you never had oxtail, this is your chance to try it. There's lots of seating and the vibes feel very homey.

Love this place!! Finally got the chance to visit a Back A Yard restaurant and it was sooo good! Not my first time having jerk chicken but the jerk chicken here is better than the other places I've tried. The coconut rice with beans was incredible and the hot sauce paired with the meal was perfect. Tons of flavor going on and I have to go back soon for the oxtail! The plantains were really good as well. Service is friendly - the nice young lady gave us 2 water cups without us having to ask. You order at the counter, pick up when your number is called, grab your utensils that are readily available at the pick up area, find a table, enjoy, then bus your own table. Fast and easy. Good portions for the price. Food is conveniently served in to-go containers as well which served us well since we had leftovers to take home. Easily a 10/10 in my book!

My first time trying Caribbean food was from Back A Yard and I've been needing my fix every couple weeks - their food smaaaacks!! I wholeheartedly agree with the raving reviews. I've only had their food delivered but everything is always so good and flavorful, and their portions are so filling. My all-time fave is the combo plate with oxtails and jerk chicken with an order of the corn festivals. The meat is juicy, seasoned to the gods, and basically falling off the bone. I also love the sauce they give you with the jerk chicken because the slightly spicy, acidic sauce cuts the greasiness of the meat so well. Plantains and rice round out the meal sooo well and I love dipping the corn festivals in the umami saucy oxtail because the corn festivals are slightly sweet. I've had their American BBQ plate before, which is good, but definitely go for their Caribbean plates because they do it so well and it hits every time.

The bbq sauce was super good, everything was cooked to perfection! I tried the chicken bbq plate and it wasn't dry! Absolutely looking forward to coming back again.

We're from Southern California and wanted to try this place out because our family members talk about their food often. We went to Back A Yard and ordered the jerk chicken & oxtail combo. The plate had so much flavor and the meat was tender.

Oh yum! This place never disappoints. Im back for another round! My favorite is the Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork. It comes with rice and beans and fried plantains. The meat is always so tender and, since I'm not really big on eating a plate of beans, their rice/bean combo has the perfect balance of the two and the spices are delicious. It's a casual atmosphere in the restaurant so it's a perfect anytime drop in, however I'm usually a take out person. The service is great and the staff is kind. No complaints here. Once again grabbed those free plantains when I checked in and then off to enjoy a meal with family and friends. See you soon BAYG. Best ever.

Delicious no frills Caribbean food!! We love Back A Yard and have been to multiple locations. Portions are huge - I couldn't finish my jerk chicken and pork combo. Meats are always tender, nicely spiced, loaded with plantains (my fave) and great rice and beans to balance it all out. The jerk sauce is bomb and mango habanero sauce is great too for the spicy lovers. Husband got an oxtail combo and it was fall off the bone and juicy! Service is great - they have always been kind. Accidentally forgot the plantains on my husband's combo and they gladly gave us double the normal portion to make up for it! The corn festivals are amazing if you love fried things!! Kind of heavy but such a treat. Felt like fried corn bread with the texture of funnel cake.

With today's take out meal, there are clear indications of a national bean shortage because one bean in a generous serving of rice is not Rice & Beans! Okay, I could probably survive that, but today the jerk pork is tough and the fat rims that are normally melt-in-your-mouth are crunchy and the fall-of-the-bone oxtail requires labor to eat. It honestly feels like the cook overslept today or was hungover, because the quality was not there. Considering how rude we were treated last time we ate there, it's probably going to be a while before I give this place a last chance.

It's a solid four star restaurant. The price for the quantity is generous and it tastes great too. Only issue I have and I get it the dine out plates used when dining in. Not a big deal but the jerk sauce is somehow different than it used to be imo.

Back a Yard Caribbean Grill is fantastic! I recently tried their 3-meat BBQ plate with sausage, chicken, and ribs, and I was blown away. The standout for me was definitely the BBQ sausage--absolutely divine! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the sausage had just the right amount of smokiness and juiciness. The chicken and ribs were also delicious, cooked to perfection and bursting with Caribbean flair. The service was friendly, and the vibrant atmosphere added to the overall experience. If you're a fan of mouthwatering BBQ, especially sausage, Back a Yard Caribbean Grill is a must-visit!

I always come here for their curried goat plate!! I have been here a couple times and I always go for it. I don't see it on their menu in the restaurant, but I do see it on Yelp. It is so good!! Comes with rice and plantains. It is very savory, so I'm glad there are plantations to balance it out. It definitely has that gamey taste and smell, so don't eat around people who don't like it lol. I also get the corn festivals (fry bread) on the side to sop up the curry. The only thing to be wary about are the amount of bones. I've also gotten their mango passion fruit drink as well. It is so sweet!! Maybe others like it, but I definitely add water to it if I can. Their portions are huge. I can never finish my plate, and always have enough leftovers for lunch. My friend has gotten other plates here as well, can never finish! One thing about this location is that has a very "take-out" vibe. You come in and order. There are not many people sitting at the tables. When your order is ready, they call out your order and have it in take out boxes in a plastic bag. Plastic utensils are already in the bag as well. You clean up and throw your trash by yourself. Parking isn't super plentiful, it shares a small parking lot with other stores.

Our first time trying out this location and everything was delicious. We got the jerk chicken and jerk pork that was perfectly cooked. The sides including the rice and fried plantains were great. Everything goes really well with their jerk sauce and I'd maybe ask for some extra sauce next time. We'll definitely be back to try out their other offerings.

Ordered a couple plates to go. The oxtail was absolutely mouthwatering and factoring was not too spicy. I ordered the 3 BBQ meet combo, and the BBQ ribs were so tender and juicy. Will definitely bring going back to try the jerk chicken and other plates.

We were in San Jose and looking for a place to eat. We mapped and to my surprise it was a different location. Same great food and not so busy. They had beef meat patties ready, which was a plus. We order like 5 waiting for our order. They didn't have any of the jerk green sauce bottled but let me purchase a 6oz for $5, score. Ordered my usual jerk salmon with oxtails, comes with read beans and rice and plantains. Sooooooo good. If you haven't tried it yet you are missing out. My friends got the jerk chicken and loved it. I saw that they do have certain specials based on day of the week. If I'm feeling adventurous next time I might just try. On top is beware they do charge .35 cents a piece for each extra sauce. Kinda ridiculous if you ask me but they do.

I really like Caribbean Food and Back A Yard Carrabean Grill on 1740 S Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008. It is a self-serve place where you wait in line, place your order, and pay up front. They seem to have a great take out business. That's OK because the food is expertly prepared such as jerk chicken, goat dishes, and my favorite plantains. I have eaten there several times and have tried different dishes, always excellent. The meat patties were my top choice and favorite. The parking can sometimes be a bit challenging, and the inside dining area is nothing fancy. It certainly is a family-friendly place with some type of food item for everyone. One thing I really appreciated is how clean they kept the restaurant, and every employee was very polite and attentive to the customer needs such as making recommendations, providing take out boxes, and assisting customers as needed. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this restaurant.

Super tender meat that just falls right off the bone. Great flavor and the plantains pair wonderfully with the rice.

Definitely a solid spot for Caribbean food in south bay with huge portions and great flavor! My boyfriend and I have been wanting to visit a Back A Yard location for a while now, and we finally got the chance to last weekend. We ended up ordering a yard combo plate along with a sandwich plate, and it was plenty of food (I ended up having leftovers for lunch the next day!). Jerk chicken & beef oxtail combo plate: The jerk chicken was SO GOOD and definitely my favorite part of the entire meal -- juicy and super flavorful with the addition of the sauce that they provide. The beef oxtail was also a solid choice, and the meat basically fell off of the bone because it was that tender. All of these plates also come with rice & beans and fried plantains, and I loved the fried plantains! Jerk pork sandwich: This plate is what fell a bit flat for me. The jerk pork was definitely not as good as the jerk chicken in my opinion, and there were parts of the pork that were quite tough for me to chew... The fries were also just okay, nothing in particular to write home about. Overall I would definitely come back for the jerk chicken and to try some of the other items on the menu, but I don't think I would order the jerk pork again.

I've been to Back A Yard Caribbean Grill some years back and I was not blown away by the food, nor did it give me the need to return. Today, however, I have completely changed my tune!!! 5/5 stars specifically for BAYCG's Jamaican beef patties!!! These pastries are essentially Jamaica's version of an empanada- various fillings and tons of spices baked into this delicious flakey outer shell. Be aware, these babies have a nice kick to them and that's coming from someone who can handle a bit of heat. I drool simply thinking about these!!!! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I'D COME BACK STRICTLY FOR THESE PURCHASES!!!!!

The food was pretty good. I had the fried plantains and Mac & cheese. I tasted the jerk pork and that was delish. The service however is where stars will be lost. Waiting to order with no line is one thing but a lack of acknowledgement is a whole other. The staff wasn't friendly and as someone who has worked in customer service since high school, I get that nobody wants to work on holiday (mothers day) but still we were rushed through a to-go order and it felt like I shouldn't have come in. I will however look forward to checking out the locations :)

I've never had Caribbean food at a Caribbean restaurant without a side of steamed vegetables or any type of vegetables. This restaurant only serves starches with their meals. If a customer would like to add vegetables, you'd need to order a side for $5.00. I'd rather have less oxtail than to have no veggies. Please fix this!!! I'll update my review when the meals are updated.

The food here is very bland compared to other locations they're missing the salt, spices seasonings , spicy etc that carribean food usually has. I had this exact same dish at a Palo Alto / Menlo Park location I had and Capitol and it was incredible in flavor. Here it's bland I didn't get any seasonings on my oxtail , I checked the photos posted on here and you can see a rub. Not sure why they put none this time wouldn't come back to this one. The Foods completely bland

I'd had Back A Yard's jerk chicken at their place in San Jose, since moved, long ago. Now they've enlarged their menu, and I thought that a large takeout order could give me two or three meals to sample a bunch of stuff on. The jerk chicken continues to taste excellent: a good sauce baked on the chicken and not too strong or off-putting. I enjoyed that food very much. There was only one problem, which is that there was a lot less of it than I ordered. What was on the menu was 5 whole wings. What I got was 5 winglets, i.e. the individual joints, drums or flats. I know this was a mistake, because it cost more than did the fried chicken, which was 8 winglets. But there was nothing I could do about it, because this was a takeout order and I didn't find the problem until I got home. This is the kind of mistake which seriously impairs a restaurant. The fried winglets? Nothing unusual, but excellent of their kind: light breading, crunchy but not heavy. About the bbq I was not so sure. Sweet sauce rather slathered over the chicken and ribs, both of which were - unlike the others - very dry meat. This wasn't much of a problem with the ribs, which compensated by being reasonably fatty. But the chicken, unlike the jerk or fried, was not very appetizing. Two drumsticks and I guess a thigh? But it was as dry as an overcooked breast. This was not because I heated it up later, because I had saved some of the fried winglets and they were fine heated up. Based on this, I'd avoid the bbq chicken and stay mostly with the jerk, their specialty.

Food was good. Goat curry and Oxtail? Yes, please! Was really good. BBQ plates looked ok. First time at this location; SJ was the original location - have had great service there as well as great food. Service was ok, but I recognize it was a Friday night AND we were a large party. Eh. Maybe return...

The parking lot was pretty full when we got in on a Sunday night at around 6:30 and we thought there was going to be a line but the restaurant was actually pretty empty. I ordered the oxtail and pork combo while my friend went with the jerk salmon. I also got a side of mustard greens. I really enjoyed the jerk pork and oxtail as both are flavorful. My friend let me try a piece of her salmon and it was pretty moist. The mustard greens had just the right amount of acidity for it to feel homey and comforting. The portion size was big considering it came with rice and fried plantain. I am sure this was a calorie overload but it was very tasty. I had leftover to take home and I enjoyed savoring the flavors for two extra meals.

We were delightfully surprised by the delicious food and amazing flavors in the assortment of dishes we ordered on our first experience eating here. My wife had the goat curry and oxtail combo. She said "this oxtail beats the pants off of my oxtail. We're definitely coming back here again." The goat fell of the bone and the curry was delicious. I had the jerk chicken and pork combo and was amazed by how flavorful and tender the chicken and pork were. My hat is off to the grill master. We loved the collar greens and plantains, and we can't heap enough praise on the red beans and rice. Great meal, Great experience. We highly recommend this fine establishment.

Always a delicious meal and very generous portions. The service is Fantastic and the music - Irie' ahy-ree - ya-mon!

Super delicious food! My go to plate is the jerk pork and beef oxtail combo plate. It has generous portions, and I love the rice and plantains it comes with. It also comes with jerk sauce and this stuff is liquid gold I can pour it over everything! Service is quick and the staff is courteous. Just make sure to check your food before you leave if you're taking it to go because they're have been mixups with the order. Other delicious notes include their collard greens, festival bread, curried goat and coconut curried tofu. You also can't go wrong with their fresh made juices! I do like the Campbell location, it's a nice cozy spot and they always have good reggae playing like Rebelution. It's a nice spot to have dinner with the family!

couldn't stop going "mmm" when i was eating here... back a yard is an explosion of flavor in your mouth!! we walked up to the counter, ordered food, and it came out within the next 5 minutes. we got the oxtail and jerk chicken plates. both came with fried plantains and beans mixed with rice. the oxtail is seriously so good. it's stewed to perfection, and the rice soaks up all of the gravy like goodness. the crispy fried plaintains dipped into the brown sauce.... ohhh my god the perfect bite jerk chicken came with the jerk sauce, which was super flavorful. thinking about the next time i come back here already

I got the jerk chicken and pork combo. I would recommend choosing a jerk chicken plate / pork yard plate instead. The portion of the combo is not much more than a normal plate, it just gives more variety. Many of my pork pieces I got were pieces of fat. Overall, the meat is well seasoned and comes with a small container of sauce. The parking lot in front is quite small and limited.

I've been here many times and I'm sorry for not writing a review so far! My favorite is the straight up oxtail plate which contains plantains + rice and beans. Their oxtail is always so tender. My mouth waters just thinking about it! I thought they messed up my order today because it was the jerk chicken + oxtail combo. However, double checked my receipt and that's what I ordered! Oh well, it's been a while since I had the jerk chicken and it was great! As others have said, the portions are large. The oxtail was juicy and tender and went well with the rice. I wish I had just a little more rice! I ordered takeout and had I been in the restaurant, I would have gotten another portion. The jerk chicken portion was a thigh and a drumstick. It was delicious! This is definitely a go-to place for me since it's only a few miles from my house.

This spot hella smacks! My manager put me onto this place a couple months ago and I've been hooked on it ever since! I always go with the Jerk Chicken (All white meat) & Oxtail combo with rice and plantains; it's so good! I've never experienced Caribbean food before and this place definitely makes me want to travel to see how it compares to the real thing ( I'm sure this place represents the culture well if you ask me!) The staff is always super polite and helpful so customer service is always on point. At this point I think I'm eating here at least once a week! Such a great neighborhood staple that's hidden in our backayard