YARD

YARD was such a great place for dinner/date night. We heard the brussel sprouts were amazing and they did not disappoint at all. The Jerk chicken was so flavorful and it had the perfect char to it. The curry was very good as well and the portion was excellent, they did not skimp on the shrimp in the dish. Beef patty was very good the only thing in my opinion is that you don’t need the sauce. Plantains were also perfectly cooked. Seating is very intimate and close but not really an issue. Can’t wait to see what they do with the bar and patio space in the back. Besides the food being so great, the staff truly made the experience so memorable. It felt like I was being taken care of by family and will definitely be returning!

My girl and I love trying different food places. We went to YARD and when u walk in it takes u away into it's own bright cool space. The customer service and the owner/chef were amazing, he ask for real reviews of their food and genuinely want to know the good, or bad. We didn't try as much as we usually do, but we'll be back. The pasta with the shrimp & chicken added, the patties were amazing! Job well done!

This spot is the TRUTH! We came in right before they closed and ordered scotch brussels (not pictured) for appetizer and for main course the curry pot and jerk yard bird meal. Portions are gigantic and every single bite was so flavorful and cooked perfectly. I really cannot give enough praise to how incredible this food tasted and how flawless every single texture and pairing was

Exquisite!!!! We're in town from VA and just decided to try it Because the pictures looked good....everything was exceptional....the pasta was cooked to perfection! The BRUSSELLLSSSS babyyyyy with the SAUCE.... I'm talm bout INNNNNIIITTTTTT!!! And the cabbage...My Lord. Taking my food back home to VA to put in the oven...yesss ma'am.

My Sis recommended this place last min for her Bday. It was definitely a vibe, Owner was nice, staff was laid back too. I had the curry Shrimp it was spicy & bomb.! Mac pie was so cheesy and tasty. Everything was on point music was cool, the establishment was cute.. I ordered the jerk chicken to go once I found out the chicken was Halal. 😁Knowing that made me even more happier along with enjoying such tasty food..! I'll be back to try everything else on the menu..!!

This is a nice spot!!! I enjoyed EVERYTHING! The food, atmosphere, staff and vibe. Food came out piping hot and who knew how badly I needed Jerk Shrooms in my life?!?! #brooklyn owner has big ideas and I know he is going to follow through. Can't wait for the bar and outside patio to open. Fun Summer's at Yard... ❤️

The food is LOVE. The atmosphere is LOVE. The chef and the staff care about the quality they put forth and it shows in the taste and the experience. Yard is 10/10 across the board and very easily by favorite Baltimore restaurant for authentic Jamaican cuisine! This is also a BYOB establishment!

So my foodie bestie and I took a trip down to Yard after seeing the reviews on social media. We were pretty excited to try this new Caribbean spot out. Upon arriving the presumed owner greeted with a high five and we could sit where we’d like. When he came to take our order I misread the menu and asked for corn soup. And after that… I wasn’t to sure if I rubbed him the wrong way🥲. He did check on us periodically but definitely did not have much conversation with my friend and I like he did the other guest in the restaurant.lol I ordered the street corn and big oxtail dinner. My friend had the remix pasta with shrimp. I will be honest. I don’t think as an app for a Jamaica. Restaurant street corn should be on the menu maybe festival or codfish fritter… just a suggestion. My big oxtail meal came and it was ok. I was looking for more for brown stew oxtail. And that’s not what it was. I tried my friend’s dish. I thought the remix pasta was decent. The shrimp was delicious 😋 Overall the vibes was cute. I appreciated the evident hard work put into decorating and the vibe. I love that the cooks are in FOH so you kind of get a little peep of the team working. I’d come back again. Probably for the wings or to try their jerk chicken. Wishing this establishment nothing but success ❤️

I'm always ordering from Uber eats but today I finally made my way to the restaurant to eat in person and it DID NOT disappoint the food came out pretty fast and was a crazy portion. The place itself was really quaint and cozy with a Caribbean twist to the decor. I really liked that. There is also a back patio and bar area which was a surprise. It was a really nice size and the owner said that it gets pretty crazy on Wednesdays with a DJ and byob ( being your own bottle) lol. The customer service was TOP TIER. I watched the owner move around the room making sure everyone was OK all while still helping in the kitchen. He was very personable asking everyone what they thought of the food and the ambiance. This made it feel like a relatives house Oh and I tried the veggie pattys for the 1st time- BOMB! SUPER LIGHT AND FLUFFY All in all I'll be back more than a few more times! If you visit make sure to get the scotch bonnet brussels!

I don't usually like doing these sorts of reviews, but sometimes an experience stands out for all the wrong reasons. This was one of those times. We found Yard by accident after the Caribbean Festival in Baltimore a couple weekends ago. My family and I had no particular expectations, just the usual hope that the food would be good. At first glance, the mild crowd suggested it was a know spot. That seemed promising until we were seated. It took roughly 20 minutes after sitting down before anyone even acknowledged us. That was also when we learned it was BYOB, something that would've been helpful to know earlier. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but basic communication goes a long way. My wife and I actually had time to walk next door to grab a bottle of wine wait in line before anyone ever came to take our order. Our order: * Two orders of wings * Remix Pasta (their version of Rasta Pasta) : mine * Curry Goat : my daughter * Oxtails : oldest daughter * Street corn (appetizer) : my wife The food took quite a while to come out, and staff interaction during that wait was minimal. When it finally arrived, the food was decent, but not nearly worth the wait. Of all the dishes, the Remix Pasta stood out the most with good flavor and a nice presentation. Still, nothing extraordinary after that kind of delay. The street corn barely made it to the table, and by then we had already shared what we had and were mentally checked out of the experience. Normally I don't comment on how other tables are treated, but in this case it was hard to ignore. A group seated near us had been moved from the bar seating to a table and received immediate attention, friendly service, regular check-ins, and quick food. The difference in treatment was obvious. You would think it was intentional. When we mentioned the missing corn to our server, her response was vague. This was when her professionalism really began to unravel. We weren't being rude. We were frustrated, calm yes, but rightfully so after an hour of lackluster service and missing food. What made it worse was her defensive tone her deflection. "Well he didn't charge you for the corn". What's you point, because in this moment there's no acknowledgment. No apology. Just attitude. For what? It would have been a problem if any of us popped off however we still offered the sort of respect we would want in return. All my wife wanted was a little honesty and communication. Something simple like, "I'm sorry for the delay, we're short-staffed." That's it. A little respect goes a long way. We've eaten at plenty of places all over the city; where things go wrong, life happens and we always give grace when people are sincere and professional. Instead, the server stormed off and returned with the owner. To his credit, he tried to deescalate the situation, but his solution a single slice of rum cake for a table of four. Honestly, that felt more insulting than generous. No shade I can bake a better rum cake myself. We weren't looking for handouts we just wanted someone to take accountability. Final breakdown: * Wait time: Nearly an hour overall * Yard Wings: Basic, but fine when you're hungry * Remix Pasta: Good portion nice size shrimp and flavorful, still not worth the delay * Curry Goat: My daughter said it was the worst she's ever had * Oxtails: Just okay * Island Street corn: Took to go arrived on time * Service: Disorganized, defensive, and dismissive I can overlook an off night in the kitchen. Those happen. But when you combine average food with poor service and an unprofessional attitude, the result is a complete miss. What disappointed me the most was how the experience reaffirmed a harmful stereotype. I might go to out of my way to support Black-owned businesses, but pride in ownership must extend to customer service. In this case, it did not. We will not return. If you choose to visit, keep your expectations low. I didn't bother taking photos because presentation wasn't the issue. Food can be average if the atmosphere and service make up for it. But customer service is your first and last impression. Once that's ruined, there is little chance to earn it back.

I'll start with the pros.... I love the store front style of the restaurant, it sits in a row of businesses. The design was inviting and I love this style of dining that is becoming very popular of which is the close knit of seating arrangements. We sat in the back part of the restaurant of which was a bit more spacier, also was located by an outside seating area and I love a restaurant with the option to sit outside. There was music playing of which added to the over-all experience. My daughter ordered oxtails, my other daughter ordered goat, and my husband ordered pasta (not sure of the name, it reminded me of Rasta pasta with shrimp). The pasta had huge shrimps which were a plus and the pasta along with the sauce was really good, I would've given the pasta alone a 4-Star. My daughter expressed that the oxtails were good, but not the best she's had , although aesthetically it was very pleasing. My daughter expressed that the goat was aesthetically pleasing as well but disappointing. We also ordered two orders of wings and the street corn, the wings were cooked really nice and were flavorful, but my street corn never came out. Now the cons and reason for this rating : Upon being initially sat down at the table, it took well over 20 minutes before anyone came to our table , said hello or acknowledged us at all. Finally we were able to order drinks and food of which I had to go next door where alcohol was sold because the restaurant is BYOB (Bring your own bottle) of which for a restaurant selling Caribbean food was disappointing alone, I was very much looking forward to having a rum punch. It was well over 45 minutes before we received our food, the waiter did not stop past our table and check on us while we waited nor did she provide an update on our food. Maybe there were short staffed or the amount of orders were overwhelming, but simply communicating would've solved that issue! If it was not for the fact that my daughters really wanted to try this restaurant, I would've left!!! Finally the food comes out , we're eating the wings and everything and just talking. We noticed that the corn never came out, nor did she come back to the table to check on us because I wanted to place an ordered for an entree. Another table was sat next to us of which were getting regularly checked on and provided service. Eventually I asked about my corn and the waiter attitude was very nasty and unbecoming, , as if she was bothered about being asked where was the corn I ordered. Her attitude alone was uninviting, unpleasant and not customer friendly. Her lack of professionalism and attention to detailed lacked greatly. The Chef came over and proceeded to tell us that he didn't charge for the corn and that he will speak to his staff (our waiter), regarding her rude attitude, behavior and lack of professional. I also pointed out to him as I previously pointed out to her that the table that was sat afterwards were attended to regularly, we were told that those two individuals came from the bar seating. Overall I was very disappointed by the service, and the subpar tasting of the food, I will not be returning. What could be improved : "Customer service skills and Effective Communication". Lack of customer service and or poor customer service will deter individuals from returning to an establishment!! Communication is important, it keeps the customer aware of what's going on and also provides a space of understanding if the food is taking extremely long, no communication results in customers having no idea what's goin on. Instead of the server taking the time to explain to us they were swamped with orders and or operating with less staff, she continuously walked past our table to provide service for the other tables in the same vicinity! That is completely unacceptable!!!!!

The kitchen was open-style and you can see them cooking/preparing your food. Service was great! Our order came fairly quick. And the flavor was super great too! Both chicken dishes were flavorful (not over salted though) and the fish one was very coconut-y which was nice. The side vegetables and rice were cooked well and soaked in coconut flavor too. The price was fair for the quality and quantity. We had a great time here and would def check back soon!

Checked out Yard to try some Caribbean food. Upon entering the there was a great vibe. Customer service was decent. Interior was nice and welcoming. For the table I ordered an array of different options. For starters were the brussel sprouts, oxtail, beef patty and Mac and Cheese. For entrees we went with two Jerk Chicken (Yard bird)'s and Fish (Escovitch). The beef patty was good. The pastry shell tasted homemade and was soft. The filling was flavored. The oxtail sandwich was okay. The cocobread was soft that it was wrapped in. The Mac and Cheese didn't have much flavor at all, though it was made of three cheeses. They had this hot sauce that I used on most of the food selections. This imparted flavor for the Mac and Cheese. The entrees, unfortunately were underwhelming. Both the rice and plaintains were burnt. The Jerk Chicken was the saving grace. The cabbage was flavorful too. Overall the meal was ok. I may return in the future but I'm not sure when it will be. Despite my experience if you're in the area give Yard a try.

The vibe of the resturant is nice and filled with authentic caribbean music. I also like that there was open view into the kitchen. The service was really nice, but a little slow. I think this place has really great potential. Almost everything we had was over salted and border line we couldn't finish. The best thing that we had was the corn. The fish was nicely fried, but lack seasoning. The oxtails were tender, but it was fatty and really salty. The curry shrimp, was salty and the shrimp was mushy. The rice was perfect and so was the plantains.

The music and vibe is great. The macaroni pie had just the right amount of cheese. Also that red snapper is delicious. I wish I could give this place 4.5 stars out of 5... my only con is that the shrimp in the curry pot was very salty. The curry sauce itself was fine but it seems like The shrimp is pre seasoned before mixing in with the curry pot seasoning. Which is fine but the saltiness of the shrimp was a bit much.

I will say 3.5, let me explain. Their jerk chicken is probably one of the best in the city, i like it a lot, and probably their most affordable meal. Honestly i think most of the items are way over prized, but i guess its Federal Hill so thats that. Service is nice. I recently had their oxtail it was ok, not bad, meat was tender, i just was not a fan of the gravy. The beef patty was interesting, not something i will order again. All in all check them out if you are in that neck of the woods.

Had to chance to check out this amazing restaurant and let me just say Service was excellent! I had a great time talking with the owners and hearing their story on starting this new restaurant that opened 3 months ago. Ambiance was very nice. It is a well lit restaurant with very cute cozy decor. They also have a private space in the back of the restaurant available for private events. Most importantly the food!!! It was veryyyyy good! My faves were the island street corn, run down snapper and the rum wings. The snapper was covered in a some kind of coconut sauce and it was very delicious. Yard has a nice spin on Caribbean cuisine which makes them stand out from other Caribbean restaurants which only offer more traditional dishes. They are also BYOB so take wine when you go

Yard in Federal Hill attracts you with its fresh, vibrant and energetic vibe and charming staff--even the chef greeted us when we came in. I ordered the oxtail with cabbage and rice and peas and the scotch kissed brussel sprouts. The portions are ample which, for the price point, you'd hope for. Other Jamaican spots could take note. The highlight were the brussel sprouts which were flash fried but still felt healthier than other fried brussels I've had. The oxtail was pretty good though I didn't love the sauce. I'd be curious to try their other options though. The owner, Najee, was extremely friendly and approachable as he waited on us, despite obviously being busy with carryout orders as well. Overall, Yard is a great new spot in the area, and I'd definitely come back for the flavorful food and warm atmosphere. 8/10

The food was delicious and plentiful. Service was awesome I felt very welcomed. The ambiance is what got my attention on top of the fact I'm a sucker for Caribbean food. I would recommend checking them out.

Got into the hotel late and night and the restaurant did not disappoint. Loved the carrot cake to top off my meal.

One of my favorite Jamaican restaurants in Baltimore. All of the spices and flavors come together perfectly. I really love the oxtails and curry goat. If you haven't been here, this is a definite place. You should be visiting. The customer service is always great. And I always love the environment. You definitely feel welcomed.

Gosh what a delight to find this place on a recent visit to Maryland! No booze but the food was share Caribbean delight. I had the curry with rice and plantains and more. The owner and chefs are fun and the food left me wanted beers and rum to celebrate!!! I wish them continued success!! I partied next door to finish the experience and because the food was so good I partied all night long!!!

Came to Baltimore to check out the new Jamaican restaurant that has been all over socials. From the door, the owner was very friendly and welcoming. We were seated in the front with the music, ended up chatting with other customers expressing our pleasure with our meals. Here's what I loved: - Yard Wings - Scotch Kissed Brussels - Escovitch Snapper - Bigga Oxtail Meal - NEW Rum Cake with Mango Sorbet Make the reservation or have it to-go, you choose.

I had the oxtail dinner which consists of peas and rice, cabbage, oxtail, plantains, none of which was tasty. The OXTAILS were absolutely too greasy. I had to use 6 to 7 napkins to absorb the grease. The restaurant staff try to convince me that it was the grease from the fat off the oxtail. Even if it were true it should not accumulate that much grease. it was like a pool of grease in the bottom of the plate you should never serve that much grease to any customers it's just unhealthy. I recommend anyone who visits this restaurant YARD BALTIMORE MD Do not get the OXTAILS I truly recommend just KEEP WALKING!!!! over all horrible experience

Went here a few weeks ago, and although the food was very good the vibes were very indicative of an authentic jamaican restaurant. The music was loud and they didn't have many of the menu items available! The server was nice but we hoped the experience would be better! Will give it another try soon and follow up :)

The food was amazing! I am a vegetarian and I was really impressed by the number of "veg-friendly" options on the menu. The jerk mushrooms were phenomenal! Really so so good! And the restaurant is BYOB! Needless to say, I'll be back!

Always a vibe. Whether take out or find in. The food never disappoints and the staff is super friendly.

The food was so amazing I forgot to take pictures. I will definitely be back to try everything on the menu. The service was amazing! The ambiance was everything. I had the rundown snapper....everyone at the table tried it and love it too.

Went for a birthday celebration. The restaurant was bright, vibrant, and very inviting. When you first walk in you are greeted by the chefs open kitchen. We got the brussel sprouts for an appetizer. They were amazing. Our entrees were full of flavor and huge portions. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back. Thank you for great service and great food

We heard great things and couldnt wait to try this new restaurant. Yard Caribbean restaurant on Charles St = 10/10. We got the jerk chicken Yard Bird, ox tails, scotch kissed Brussels and a meat pie. The sides are so good. Such great flavors. They are tucked into 1026 S Charles St. between Nobles and the shoe store. Check them out!

Food was great , i would recommend anytime in baltimore 10/10 i got the yard bird & beef patty was all delicious

I was a little discouraged and disappointed originally when I arrived and my food wasn't ready. However, The ambiance is nice decorated nicely, pretty small 3 tables, seating of 4. The owner is amazing, he immediately made up for the wait and inconvenience. This review is the next day, so let's get into the food! I am Cuban and I grew up around island food. This is in fact Yard food "Freaking Amazing" seasoned wonderfully, I got jerk platter with Brussels sprouts, the owner added 4 pieces of oxtail. Let's just say my mother is in love and I will be back. This definitely was a great birthday inbetween meal

Awesome food, great service!!! My family and I were in town for the weekend and just stopped in for a quick bite. We ordered a few bites. It was late so we asked for our food to go. We ended up requesting our food to stay and still got more food to go. The wings, the pasta, the corn all delicious. The staff was incredibly helpful even though the restaurant is still in its soft opening phase. We will definitely return every time we come to Baltimore.

The food was very delicious. You could tell that the cook put a lot of effort into preparing the meals. I had the mushroom jerk meal. Next time I'm going to try the veggie patties.

Omg this place is so delicious! Ordered on grubhub before 8pm. It dame hot and fast, the jerk platter is fire! Perfect amount of spice. Veggies fresh and seasoned. Plantains were sweat and cooked perfect. I also added shrimp and it they were big juicy and chargrilled.

I'm so happy we stumbled across this place. It was such an amazing experience. We ordered the beef patties, chicken patties, Brussel sprouts and corn. The beef patties are all homemade off sight. They are served with the most amazing white sauce that will have you dipping them in each bite. The brussel sprouts are top five best brussel sprouts we've had. The corn was the star of the show. The cream sauce they are served in is absolutely AMAZING. I could eat the cream sauce on everything. We also order the oxtail which comes with rice and peas, vegetables and plantains. Though oxtail is pricey you are served a healthy portion of meat, rice and vegetables. The oxtail meal was good and something I would order again. The owner is very kind and personable. He came over to introduce himself, to offer suggestions, he periodically checked on us to see how we were liking the meal and even showed us the bar area which we hope is open soon. This place is great and has so much potential to be even better. We will be back to try more of the menu! Thanks for a wonderful experience!

The food was amazing. The owner was very polite hands-on with customers. The ambiance was very comfortable

The location is beautiful, the food is delicious and the service is excellent. The portions are large and flavorful. Tried the jerk chicken and Brussels and everything was amazing.

The food was absolutely amazing. We had the Brussels sprouts, fried snapper, chicken patty, and grilled sandwich with the oxtail. It was so good. No complaints! we'll definitely be returning!

After a day of exploring the city, we decided to unwind at this lovely restaurant. The creative dishes were impressive, and the staff's attentiveness made our experience even better.

Yard is an authentic Jamaican spot with great food and amazing flavors! The ambiance is cute and quaint in the front dining room. No liquor license yet but can BYOB. Please support this black owned business, you will not regret it!

Best Jamaican food spot in Baltimore, come check this spot out! it is black owned and really embodies authentic Jamaican cuisine

Honorary Caribbean girl here! I'm such a foodie, so when I tell you I know good food ----trust me! I came all the way from New York for a weekend getaway. THE flavors! THE food! THE vibes.....one word AMAZING! Don't walk, run to YARD and get a likkle piece of Jamaica right in uh yuh backyaaad.