the Backyard Bistro

Molly Johnson

2024-04

The best food in the Hill Country! Friendly servers and a great atmosphere! The chef, Aaron is always coming up with amazing specials daily and the food is top notch! Scratch made kitchen! Highly recommend!

Tatyana Taylor

2024-03

First visit, staff was very nice, cozy aesthetic + there's a little playscape for the kiddos. The food was pretty tasty, would recommend & return.Kid-friendliness: Playscape

Ted Mikolaski

2023-10

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Steve Farmerson

2024-04

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Kristi Kotzur

2024-03

The staff were all so warm and welcoming. Charming atmosphere. The food was ALL so amazing and tasty! My steak was outstanding. The mashed potatoes were delicious and the grilled veggies were cooked to perfection. The Cream of Asparagus soup was savory and delicious, not too creamy...so delicious that I ordered more to go for the next day. My friend and her son both had the chicken fried steak and it looked fantastic. We all ordered different desserts to share. The chocolate cake was simply decadent. The pecan pie was amazing - the crust was tender and flaky and the custard filling was rich, smooth and sumptuous. The cinnamon, basil and black pepper ice cream was absolutely devine! We will definitely be back! So glad we found this gem!

Nicole Flowers

2022-05

What a great brunch!! Our daughter says the Buttermilk fried chicken is absolutely delicious! My husband enjoyed the shrimp and grits special, it was a huge portion, perfectly buttery and well seasoned. Definitely recommend making a reservation since it's a smaller restaurant or enjoy some great antique shopping while you wait.

Jei Filipino

2022-05

Glad we found this local bistro!We came from a long hike/trekking at west peak overlook. We were so tired and hungry - drove to this place hoping that we will get a real good food.Backyard Bistro did NOT disappoint us. It was really good from main course to dessert. Their carrot cake was on point, not too sweet and rich with ingredients.Similar with our main course which was Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast and Egg’ Benedict with pork butt (the specialty of the day”Experience was really good and if in the event that we will be going back in that area we will for sure go back here.Checkout our instagram @roadtwoadventure for more Texas adventure!

Erin D

2023-05

A hidden gem ! We stumbled across this bistro and really enjoyed our lunch. The building was clean and the staff friendly. Such a cute little spot with plenty of seating.Parking: Large parking areaKid-friendliness: Kids menuWheelchair accessibility: Ramp to enter

Leandro Miranda

2024-04

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Autumn Mings

2024-04

This place was able to accommodate 12 people quickly. The service was impeccable and the food was fantastic! If we are ever back in the area we will definitely stop back by!Parking: unsure

Trevor Reed

2023-06

Family friendly with a playground and absolutely amazing food. We were not expecting this high of quality of a brunch place. Highly impressed.Kid-friendliness: Great little playground

Robert

2023-06

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Trisha Hartman

2021-05

Delicious food and good service. Had pecan crusted chicken and the coconut pie. So good! Definitely recommend this place. If you are lucky and sit outside you will get to visit with the two potbelly pigs that will come up to the fence. Also if your into antiques there is a huge store right next to the restaurant.

Tracy Drabenstadt

2021-05

What a hidden Gem close by to Al's Hideaway where we were staying. We called & reserved our table & had an AWESOME dining experience and save room for dessert because you have to try the coconut pie.

Shannon Lee Griffith

2021-05

This place is so charming. The food was wonderful. My husband and I really enjoyed the outdoor seating area with an awesome playground area for little and big kids. We will be back!

Nicole Flowers

2022-05

We love The Backyard Bistro! The pecan honey chicken is one of my favorite dishes! I recommend making a reservation for weekend brunch and make sure to stop by shop for some great antique shopping before or after you won't regret it.

LaDonia Franke

2021-05

Such a wonderful, delicious, hometown secret! Friendly staff begin the experience and the homemade desserts take you across the finish line and for a victory lap!! We truly love this special gem and highly recommend!

Lillie R

2021-05

We enjoyed our flavorful main course. I had the red snapper, my husband the Chicken Fried Steak. The French onion soup was hands down, the best I've ever eaten. The only major concern is the Covid and CDC recommendations that are not being followed. Many customers didn't wear mask into or out of the restaurant including employees. We opted for pick up. I didn't give 4 stars because I'm rating the meal.

Celina Herrera

2020-05

This place is not just a Hill Country gem, but a Texas gem. It is located in the heart of Bandera, TX right off Hwy 16. The service was phenomenal- friendly and attentive - and the food was perfectly cooked and DELICIOUS!! I had the Pecan-crusted Chicken and it was cooked to perfection. My daughter had the Bistro Burger and sweet potato fries and she hasn't stopped raving. Plus their yummy desserts are all handmade!!I am so glad we stopped instead of driving back to San Antonio. We will definitely make the drive back specifically to visit this restaurant. You should too!

Corrina McGowan

2019-05

Our 1st Visit!!!Wow This Place Tickled Our Taste Buds!!!!The Shrimp CornDogs w Mango Thai Chili dipping sauce, was a nice surprise.Sauce was awesome....I had Red Snapper w almonds & herb butter, topped w avocado relish ,wild rice, sauteed vegetables.Roy had Shrimp pasta served with garlic onions and tomatoes and fresh herbs and lemon butter sauce.Desserts Roy had coconut cake,I got a carrot cake and they R delicious.They also have a homemade ice cream that is cinnamon, basil, and black pepper, and believe me that was a treat..we will be back for sure or waitress was Angela she was a delight and she was training a young girl who was also awesome so we will be back and are grateful to know that they are in our neighborhood what a nice little place the chef Aaron Gonzalez's is the owner as wellThank Y'all For a Wonderful Evening

Brazilian Brows SF

2024-04

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Dean L

2023-09

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Angie S

2022-05

So far I am very happy. The food was great and the lady that served us was super polite and quick. I will be back of that I am sure. My kids loved the outdoor area. The day felt perfect. Thank you

Lael Rudisill

2022-05

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R Lewis

2019-05

Very nice atmosphere. Even better food.Price is at the top of the Medium range/ bottom of the high range.Very good presentation, excellent preparation.Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.....

Victoria Hernandez

2023-07

So upon reading the reviews we were excited to try this place out. Unfortunately the food was not up to par. The pecan crusted chicken with pasta had absolutely no taste. The noodles were dry and no flavor whatsoever. The chicken wasn’t dry so that’s good but it didn’t have any flavor either. The fried steak was the same no flavor. The soup was good. (Like a chicken flavor) the service was good and our waitress was nice. I would not go back. For 4 people we paid about 120 with tip so it wasn’t bad for price.

Araceli Rubio

2023-05

The place is quaint and the service was wonderful. We visited for dinner and had a great meal.Vegetarian options: I found a yummy vegetarian dish that was served in a crepe.Parking: Easy parking in front of Bistro.

Brittney J

2023-12

the food was really good, perfectly cooked and well flavored. the basil & black pepper ice cream was really good too.Kid-friendliness: playground in the back and a pot belly pig was around.Wheelchair accessibility: has a ramp, bathroom might be a challenge if in a wheelchair.

Aaron Matcek

2023-10

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Cade 04

2021-05

Farm to table tasting food. I have never in my life received a better cooked cut of red snapper. The plate was a 10/10 and the wine was equally as delicious. Thanks for the experience and food everybody who works there!