Michelin Guide

"Back A Yard is a Jamaican term meaning “the way things are done back home,“ and the food doesn’t disappoint on that count. Specialties include smoky, spicy and tender jerk chicken."

Minerva Thai

"The jerk chicken really brought me back to street vendor in Jamaica days. It had the perfect amount of char and seasoning in addition to being juicy and tender."

Jimmy Flynn

"The food is what sets Back A Yard apart from any other backyard cook-out. First and foremost is the jerk chicken, which is intensely flavored with both a wet marinade and dry rub. The usual suspects like allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers are featured, but traditional fall flavors like cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon add a depthful spiciness that is assertive, but not overwhelming. The juiciness of the chicken and fragrance of the spices work together to create the perfect bite of Caribbean flavor.... Read more