Backyard Social

This is a nice spot, but to be honest I had to two star the service. The place was not crowded, I sat at the bar and ordered a beer. They closed me out immediately instead of offering a tab, which I would have done. I was there at the bar for better part of an hour and was never asked if I wanted another drink, even from the 5 or 6 people working the bar. I'm no bar pro, but I eat and drink at one about once a week, I've never not been offered another drink. Maybe I didn't have the right "look" for the place, I don't have the trendy mustache thing going, I don't know. I'd still go check it out, cool concept, food trucks were good, the one beer I got was cold.....

I came here for a party and I was not expecting much. The staff was amazing. Everyone was checking on us. It was awesome. The drinks were great. Had some amazing Greek food. Such a cool set up and they’ve really executed it well. Good music outside as well.

What a cool concept this place is. You have the bar but also many tables to sit at with the family or friends. Several food trucks to choose from. The prices are spot in for the amount of food you get. Very friendly staff as well. Super cool vibes here✨️🍻

Backyard Social is more for the vibes than the food. The food is pricey, portions are small. For 1 arepa and a sandwich we spent $50, drinks not included. I left this place still hungry and unsatisfied by my meal. Arepa truck: good arepas but I’ve personally had better Atlas Dock food truck: everything was overly salted, made it difficult to finish my food. Likely will not be back.

Over priced for what you get, everyone seems to have everything individually. Fries are separate and cost between $5-$15 depending on toppings. It’s just a money grab and leaves you not wanting to come back. It’s a shame I’ve been to other states/cities that have this kind of setup and it’s a vibe. I got a steak burrito, the lady claimed it was a really big burrito 🤣 after two bites of each side there wasn’t anymore meat and it was dry no sauce or anything. I was so disappointed ☹️

I run sound for one of SWFL's hottest local bands and we have a blast everytime we do a show here. Great place to hang with friends and family. Delicious food and numerous adult beverage options. Definitely a place to check out. (Bonus: Detroit Lions 🦁 watch party gatherings) (Pictures of outdoor stage area only, there is also an inside with two bars and food trucks)

What a fun experience and idea. Lots of great open space. The food options were endless and the smell was magical. First time visiting and glad we stopped by. More cities need places like this.

Absolutely amazing spot. Fun games everywhere. Fantastic food options and terrific tunes. This is a great place to have an amazing experience.

1. Atmosphere is great 2. Food quality is very good 3. Cocktails and beer are very good too.

We enjoyed our visit to this new Fort Myers destination. The ambiance was great and it was a neat little hangout for a date night. We enjoyed the seating options and being able to see the TVs from anywhere and having a bartender/waitress come to the table to take drink orders. We scanned the QR code and found some of the food trucks were not accepting online orders so we walked around to decide what we wanted which was fine but a bit confusing at first as we thought they weren't open at all as the entrance said you had to order on the app. We chose a meal from Atlas's Dock. The Lobster Roll was amazing. It was perfectly done and had a good amount of lobster for the $27 price. I wish it was a bigger roll but for this area it's to be expected. The Jerk Chicken Sandwich was just ok. The flavor of the chicken was good but it seemed to be plain and needed more. I wish I would have gotten their signature sandwich and wouldn't order this one again. The fries were plain as well. I asked to upgrade them to lobster fries but couldn't do that so they were just seasoned with salt and pepper. I feel the old bay seasoning would have been a huge upgrade. Overall the Lobster Roll was a show stealer and the next time we return to Backyard Social we will be trying other food trucks to see how they are! I really look forward to the rotating options. This would be a great spot to bring a group of friends or hangout for a sports game.

Just went to Backyard to try their new food truck The Sandwich Shack, and it was fantastic! I had the Caesar salad wrap, and it was honestly one of the freshest wraps I've ever had, crisp, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The owner mentioned that everything is made in-house, and you can absolutely taste the difference. They also went above and beyond by whipping up some fries and chicken for my son, which he completely destroyed (always a good sign!). It's great to see a spot that not only serves great food but also puts thought into customer service and family-friendly options. Highly recommend stopping by, this one's a winner! Also, a big shoutout to JP and Mike at the bar, they are both amazing! Friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better.

We went to Backyard Social to see The Wailers on New Years Day. We went early to get a table and enjoyed the pleasant weather. We all ordered different things from the various food trucks and everyone enjoyed the food. My husband enjoyed the beer. We had a great time, everyone was friendly. Nice venue.

We had a great time. Came with a large group -- family plus baseball team teenagers and relatives. It was perfect for all ages. Everyone could get something different to eat and drink. Outside there are tables and a band was playing. Inside tables, games (bowling, table hockey, etc.), seating, a big central bar and around the perimeter food trucks. The food varied from Greek to ice cream; from seafood to burgers. We tried (and shared) two things from the Atlas' Dock food truck. My husband and I got two appetizers: conch fritters and peel and eat shrimp. Both were excellent. The conch fritters were perfectly cooked and tasty and had nice bits of conch inside the batter. They came with dipping The cold peel n eat shrimp were large size, very fresh, and delicious albeit a bit messy. A DJ played music inside, as well. It was a fun, casual experience.

Having dinner with Baseball Family and friends at this large venue. We were concerned about the heat but once inside were pleasantly surprised to find welcoming Fan breezes and comfortable seating. We chose our dinner from the Atlas' Dock truck not far from the huge bar. Our Peel and Eat Shrimp and Conch Fritters were ready in a short time and we were alerted by a pager. The Conch Fritters were piping hot and had a slight kick, adding to the flavor! Fun place with Live Music outside and a DJ inside. Lots of games for the young and not so young to enjoy.

I recently came here twice in the last few weeks. The first time was to see my friends band play which was on a Thursday night. The vibes were there and it wasn't super packed so that was nice. I ended up having the chicken tenders from Addisons food truck. It was ver my good, you can even tell the quality of chicken was really good. The fries were a little sweet though. They were good I just prefer a spicy fry. I then went back this past Sunday for brunch and browse. It was much more busy than the Thursday night which I had anticipated from the event. It was cool to see how many people came out to support the vendors. They offered bottomless mimosas, different food options, and lots of cute shops. Of course they had all their foods trucks and the bars as usual. I had an espresso martini and it was very good. Then for food I tried wokin n rollin where I got dumplings and general Taos chicken with noodles. Omgsh so freaking good! The over atmosphere can be a little overwhelming but the staff was all really nice and it's a great place to go if you like to play games, socialize, and enjoy good food!

The hubs surprised me with this place and let me tell ya, nothing impresses me more than food trucks! I love having all the options. We actually went twice while we were in town. The place is very cool. There is mini bowling, shuffleboard, darts, live music. Then, there was sandwiches, a wagyu place, pizza, Greek, Colombian. We all enjoyed the food. Def a solid option for people to be able to choose.

Very cool place close to the ft myers airport. I got a bang bang shrimp bowl from Wokin & Rollin and it was fantastic. Lightly breaded shrimp on rice with shishito peppers and bang bang sauce. The shrimp were very tender and the peppers added good flavor. My husband got bbq from one of the other food trucks as well as fried chicken and fries from the chicken food truck. I thought the fries were interesting with a lot of flavor but overly salty. The place has generally a pretty lively ambiance, there was a band on a Thursday night outside. A bit too loud for a group dinner both inside and outside.

Wow! Loved this place. I had heard a lot about this place (both good and not so good), but I loved it. It wasn't busy, so that helped. 10 of us total. Sat outside. Played Cornhole and just enjoyed the sunshine. Lots of food trucks- love the concept. Will definitely return. Hopefully it is another enjoyable afternoon.

Big open space with multiple food truck options & open bar, bowling, dartboards and outdoor stage.

We went to Backyard Social for our anniversary, last night the place was hoping! Played the bowling and enjoyed some amazing Venezuelan food, from one of the food trucks, Arepa Express. Fantastic and fun experience, overall!!! We plan on going back again and again with some friends next time.

We checked this place out for the first time the other night on Friday. We had a great time. We sat inside but there was live music being set up outside. We sat right at the bar. Bartenders were super friendly and great. Lots of different food truck offerings. We will definitely be back to watch some football or baseball playoff games once season officially begins!

5/5 -- "Airport Layovers Just Got Bougie" Listen, I don't usually expect greatness near an airport. Usually it's just sadness and overpriced sandwiches wrapped in disappointment. But Backyard Social said, "Hold my artisan cocktail." This place is the unicorn of layover locales. First off, it's so close to the airport that you can practically hear a TSA agent sighing in the distance. Returned your rental car early? Perfect. Got three hours to kill? Even better. Because this food truck party disguised as a bar disguised as a playground is everything. We started with the lobster roll from Atlas Doc. That thing? It was warm, buttery luxury in a bun. Honestly, I'd take out a small loan to eat it again. And the fries? Perfectly seasoned little sticks of joy. Then we wandered over to Beau's BBQ like the responsible gluttons we are. Their pulled pork sandwich was so massive and flavorful, I briefly considered marrying it. The sauces? Sweet and tangy or jalapeño spicy? Yes and yes. Don't make me choose emotions. Now let's talk drinks. The bar is the crown jewel. I had a bourbon berry and mint smash so good I thought I saw stars. My wife tasted it and immediately ditched her pineapple mimosa for one of her own. Betrayal never tasted so refreshing. I switched to a Backyard Blossom which tasted like summer had a baby with happiness. They've got darts, bowling, an outdoor stage, music--it's like a mini festival with air conditioned bathrooms that don't make you fear for your life. And the best part? You'll still have money left over for your flight's $9 water bottle. Go here. And if you don't enjoy it, I suggest ordering another drink until you do. It's cheaper than therapy and twice as tasty.

I went to Backyard Social with my brother-in-law before taking him to the airport. It was a cool bar with food trucks open around it on the inside of the building. Also, they had a nice collection of seating options. We sat up at their bar. The bartender, Olivia, was super nice and friendly. They had an average selection of craft beer on tap. Reasonable prices. I liked the music playing in the background too. Very relaxed atmosphere with great art and lights decor. Fun spot. Overall, good experience!

I love the different food trucks available. I had Greek food one day and noticed they had Venezuelan food, burgers, fish. Something for everyone. It can get busy but it's worth it! Nice vibes and good service.

Came here to check out the scene and have some drinks. I love the decor and paintings. Seating was indoors and outdoors but the place was packed. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and an arepa. My mojito was refreshing. The arepa es different than the ones I've had before elsewhere, no sweetness. Overall a great space for people of all ages.

Just a fun casual place with a verities of food choices which are all excellent. The service is great as everything is electronic. No mix up of orders as the server uses wireless drink orders and you pay separately from food from the various trailers that surround the large bar area. Family friendly with many games available for patrons either with children adults. Age range runs from the 20's to 70's. Certainly the older reach there earlier. If you want luxury dining it's not for you but comfortable casual dining. Some may think it's high priced but if you use all the extra games for your kids it's really not.

Stopped in on a Saturday. Great vibe with plenty of food options. This is an open air bar with food trucks. Music is usually spot on and if you're lucky there is a wonderful breeze blowing through as you sip on your cocktail. Today they had an awesome Bloody Mary bar. (If that is your thing) We had the tacquitos from No Manches food truck. It comes with 4 crispy chicken taquitos which is enough for us to share. They also have bowling and darts for a few. Outside area has corn hole and plenty of seating

This is a very unique place. It was taking my children to RSW for a flight out to California after a quick shopping trip at Ron Jon's. We stumbled across this place and I'm so thankful we did. I think it will be a traditional when I pick up and return guest. They have a full bar service is amazing. And the variety is impeccable. I had the Asian fusion, our son had the Mexican food and her daughter-in-law experience Greek food. 100% everything we had was perfect and good. They have Music plan. The service was excellent definitely will be back.

For young adults it's a great fun place . But it's way over priced from 25$ chicken sandwiches literally a chicken sandwich to way over priced drinks and the worst part it has trillions of flies eating more of the food then you are .. I love the concept a party eating and drinking college hangout but this is why every kid is broke , this place is packed every weekend with hundreds of young people spending hundreds on basic food and basic drinks and they have reserved seating /VIP tables but you still have to chase after your waitress and barmaids lol .. great concept just way overpriced, from what I've been told they have lost all the quality food trucks that made this place great and now it's just over priced trucks knowing they can charge anything because that's all that's there

Very cool place the ambience was great. The food was very good. Price is a little high, but I guess you have to expect it. Our server Ana was amazing. You never wanted for anything. She was on top of her game.

Dining at the best possible trailer park! Atlas dock- 10 out of 10. Thai shrimp bowl with curry was amazing. This was the second best curry I have ever had. Conch fritters, peel and eat shrimp, Thai shrimp bowl were all very good. Gryos2Go- 9 out of 10. Beef Gyro was good with tzatziki sauce, tomatoes and onions. The pita bread was nice, but not too thick. Gigi Gourmet- 5 out of 10 Standard hot dog, fries and Cowboys Hamburger was ahhh... Bar- 8 out if 10 Well whiskey is Buffalo Trace and Diet Coke was the best value. Straight sprite and cokes standard free refills. On tap beers were good. Environment- 8 out of 10 Inside was nice with the food trucks pulled up facing inside. Wicker furniture and tables with QR codes to the food trucks. The environment was nice with a small bowling area. Outside seating was good with an open stage and trailer bar. It was a nice environment for groups with diverse tastes with a fun atmosphere. YES, I would eat and drink here again.

We were watching construction of Backyard Social during 2023. Finally, it completed and open for business. The concept of Backyard Social is pretty simple, come out relax, eat, drink and socialize with your friends in a casual environment. This was done in Naple's Celebration Park, with food trucks and open water front bar overlook water access to Gulf of Mexico. What can you do for an inland venue? Well, you can add darts, shuffle boards, corn holes, connect four and bowling for entertainment and fun! The epic enter is the Center Bar and eight food trucks. As we entered, we recognized they are some of best food trucks from Fort Myers and Naples. Among our favorites are briskets and pulled pork from Beaus BBQ and our Greek food from Gyros 2 go! Went for lunch and was very happy with the food and drink. This place is new and during the weekend it is fully packed. Will do individual food trucks reviews later. Stop by after 9 PM during midweek to see what kind of crowds attracted! We had our drinks and enjoyed the music. You can see the entertainment side We love the vibe here! Will we be back. Most definitely! You need to check this out!

Pro tip: Unless you like packed places, lines, and bringing deck chairs, when you go during a non-weekend you're going to have a better time. They still serve food, drinks, and games, but you can find seating a lot easier. Great date spot. I've tried the truck with the lobster an and the BBQ truck (the names escape me) and both were delicious. The mini bowling is fun too.

This place has an open area concept with a large "super" pavilion style main area that consists of a large oval bar and with picnic style tables on one end and individual tables for a couple or 4 people throughout. I counted no less than eight food trucks along the outside perimeter which gives one many delicious options to choose from. After careful consideration I chose a food truck, ordered, paid, and upon receiving my food, I found an empty seat at the bar to enjoy my meal. A friendly server waited on me and within minutes I had a nice cold beverage to compliment my food. There were large screen TVS showing Sunday afternoon football but I noticed most people were engaged in conversation. It was pretty crowded and the noise level was fairly high. Actually, after hearing that this was my first time here, the employee at the food truck, stated that if I liked crowds, Fridays and Saturdays nights were jam packed (thanks for the warning, ha). I enjoyed my meal and the service I received. I did notice that they have some "friendly" bees that hang around the bar area which was a little bit of a nuisance at times. They probably need to do something about this (JS). The outside is nicely carpeted with artificial green turf grass, and there are tables with large umbrellas dotting the "lawn" for people to sit and enjoy their drinks and food. I noticed they had a "cornhole" bag toss board game set up for anyone interested in playing. I really enjoyed the food I had from the food truck (another review), and the bar service was very good. I'm not much into crowds anymore, but I would return on a Sunday afternoon or some other time when it isn't too crowded. Definitely worth checking out.

This place is AWESOME. Food trucks were great and the service was outstanding. Place was very clean and the staff was awesome!! Can't wait to go back!!

Backyard Social is just what the Gulf Coast area needed! There is nothing quite like it in Fort Myers! Food trucks, drinks, games, TVs, music (sometimes live), plenty of different seating options inside and outside as well as an aesthetically pleasing environment are all things that make this place special. You can feel the positive energy when you walk in! The food trucks are a little on the pricier side but this is a great place to come socialize, watch a game, throw back a few and just enjoy the environment. It was only the first week they were open and they were incredibly packed on a Sunday night. I can imagine this place will be poppin' every weekend! We absolutely will be back. One small note: my husband said they only sell drinks at the bar, non alcoholic and alcoholic. That seems a bit odd and inefficient as the bar lines were extremely long. I'm glad I brought my own water bottle and we didn't have to worry about standing in line for that.

So much fun. Two of my friends and I played the bowling. It was fun to see the pins disappear with strings attached. The had Ttivia that night and the announcer voice was very annoying so we went outside and was entertained by a solo singer. I had fried shrimp from Docks food truck that was delicious. My friends split a dinner from the Venusalian truck. Great police to bring older kids also. Lots of games there for them.

All the best vendors are gone, plus the ones left are charging outrageous prices. I believe it won't be long before this place closes down. Great Idea and concept but something happened between the owner and the vendors.

Great spot if you have guests in town and looking for a live atmosphere to grab some drinks. Great setup and perfect for all group sizes. Food is meh but it's a food truck setting so at least you have options.

Backyard social is a cool little venue with lots of options for all. They have an array of food trucks along with a full service bar. We were served by the bartender Ana and she was attentive and truly amazing. Thanks Ana! They had some live music initially and then split to a DJ after 9pm. Didn't get a chance to play any of the games which was a bummer but overall great vibes.

Backyard social is a permanent food truck venue adjacent to the Fort Myers airport. The venue itself is awesome, lots of art and lots of food options and lots of adult games and tables. There is a full bar in the center. I was in there for something quick to eat before my flight. Unfortunately, I opted for the gyros. While it was advertised as lamb containing beef. I did not taste any lamb whatsoever, and I doubt it was in there.

The service and the food at the wok truck (don't remember name) overall everything was nice . Great ambiance

Just had a fantastic Greek Salad from Authentic Greek Street Food. Fresh, crisp, generous serving of fresh feta, tasty dressing! Perfect!!! Tons of TVs to watch the game, too.

Cute place to hang out with friends or on a date, they have a large bar in the center of the building, they also have an outdoor patio, they had a band playing. Different opinions of truck foods, I chose Gyros 2 Go was really good and it was fast and had a drink from the bar mango Moscow mule

This is a great time! Wide variety of foods and drinks to choose from. On the way out, grab an ice cream scoop for the road.

Guava , lychee also Agave ,lime, Really good service , family environment,live music!

My favorite thing about Backyard Social is the versatility of the food. Because they have right around 8 food trucks at any given day, you can really choose from different types of food to enjoy which makes eating in a group of people so much easier. The place is also a great place to enjoy with friends as they have games and even live music on selected nights. Super fun place for all ages but weekend nights are not as kid friendly, fyi.

Super cute bar and hang out spot!!!! We are not from the area but when we saw we could get a variety of food truck choices + drinks we were very happy!!!! I would compare it to the wharf in Fort Lauderdale just a little smaller. We didn't come at night so not quite sure if it was a club ambiance later on but we had the best baklava we've ever had at this spot !!!!!

Food for what ever you're in the mood for. Just remember choices are limited on Monday's.

This place is just what estero needs. A cool, youthful, and fun vibe. So MANY PHOTO OPS! My husband and I split a lamb gyro and had breakfast ramen. Both were good, but the ramen from the taco place was AWESOME. I cannot wait to come back and try more. I love this place.

I have been wanting to try this place ever since it opened. Every time I drive by around dinner time, the parking lot is completely packed and cars are parking on the grass. I don't want to fight a crowd so I have never went before today. I went at lunch to see if it was better. This is the perfect time to come. Plenty of seats and no waiting. They have around five or six trucks so there's plenty to choose from. I tried the gyro and the ramen soup. The gyro is a pretty typical gyro. The soup is what stands out in my mind. This barria ramen had so much flavor. The broth was so rich and there was a lot of different ingredients including beef and a fried egg on top. Get this if you go and I don't think you will be disappointed.

We've driven by this place for months now. Decided to stop by and check it out. What a wonderful place. They have 6 food trucks that sell all sorts of yumminess. Plus there's a full bar in the middle. Everyone was friendly, patient, and helpful. My husband had a pulled pork sandwich which he loved. I had a veggie gyro which was delicious. There are outdoor games in a very relaxed family friendly way. If you ever considered coming to this place, please go! It'll be worth the experience.

New Hot Fun relaxed Buzzing Place!! Food Trucks, darts, lots of outdoor seating, live music and under cover seating, rent a booth for six or more and have a private waitress. CAUTION...The wafting a Foods Trucks may cause one to melt and slither...smells So Yummy. But not too stifling ( great air movement/ventilation). Will work out and tweak service I'm sure, give new establishment time. Vibe is 4-plus stars... so spacious and laid back. Will update Food trips, feeling confident because, come on, let's face it, the food trucks put more love into their tasty treats!

Really cool concept! Wish we had this place in Miami. Venue has a main bar which is covered but open air, so it does get warm but they do have fans. Then there's a slew of different food truck vendors that wrap around the establishment. I ordered from the Colombian spot and had the Vegan Cachapa. It was delicious and very filling! They even have trivia nights on Tuesday, which we participated in. Service was great! Would really return.

This place is very cool and very busy. They have some of the best food trucks from Lee and collier in here, like gyro2go and Addison's chicken. The ambiance is fun and lively. They also have some stuff like love boat ice cream and live music. It's super busy right now because fort myers is limited on cool things to do, but it's worth checking out.

the coolest spot opened right down the road from us & we're all prettyyyyy excited about it @backyardsocialfl with a full-service bar, a grand selection of frozen cocktails, games & food trucks galore, there is no shortage of things to do. even on a weeknight, the place was hopping and I have a hard time imagining how it'll look like on the weekends food truck options were diverse and we went with a mix of American and Venezuelan cuisine - both hit the spot, but I can't rave enough about this smash burger.... O. M. G. It might've been the best I've ever tried. so very impressed & cannot wait to return with a group of friends for a fun night out

This place has a lot of potential, but there are definitely some things that they could work out. The first thing is the limited seating. This place is huge with a ton of food vendors so I could not understand why so many people got stuck standing up to eat. It's just not a good use of some of the space. Also, the bartenders at the main interior bar are lousy at making drinks. There was barely any alcohol poured into my margarita and when I complained about it, the bartender gave me a huge attitude. The manager even agreed on it being the incorrect portion of liquor versus mixer. This is a place I probably would not return to, but it's worth checking out the beautiful murals and food trucks.