The Backyard of Kalamazoo - Restaurant in Kalamazoo - 10441 Stadium Dr, USA

The pros - great time for the kids! They had fun in the playroom, can’t wait to come back in warmer weather and enjoy the outdoor area. The flatbreads were very good. Kids enjoyed their kids meals (hot dog and chicken tenders.) The fries were legit. The staff was lovely, and I thought the prices were fair. Could be improved: the cocktail drinks are very small; people expect to pay $10 for a cocktail in this town, yours are $7 or $8. I’d rather pay $10 for a regular sized cocktail. Provide a side sauce with your onion rings. I would recommend not serving store-bought and reheated pulled pork - smoke your own if possible, this stuff was mushy. I’d like to see local spirits behind the bar like Green Door bourbon and gin. We’ll certainly be back!

Kids go wild here. Sat on the patio and had a burger 🍔 meat was jiust ok. But the thick cut twisted fries are incredible! I rarely eat fries & these are knockout. The pulled pork sandwich was Lloyd's scooped out of a tub. Much disappointment from the crowd. Mac-n-cheese was the best thing I ate at 4.5 stars. Took 1/2 my burger home, and it tasted better the next day. Go figure! Decent beer list and very clean. This place will only get better with time. Nice staff very friendly.

I had a party there in their outdoor heated tent for my kids birthdays and Kelly was so easy to work with. Food was delicious, and it was so nice to order and have drinks and food brought out to the tent so we didn't have to miss the party. The kids loved all the games, and activities and 2 kids even cried because they didn't want to leave! So nice to have a spot for winter birthdays where kids can still have fun ! I highly recommend for your next gathering or event.

Chef Mark and Mack are amazing. We got to meet the chefs who made the menu and even met the owner herself Kelly. It was such a great vibe and atmosphere. Me and my family will definitely be back. Great food, great service and great concept overall

I absolutely love the concept of this restaurant. It's geared toward families having a place for their children to play and run around. While you're able to have a conversation with either your spouse or others that are with you and has a very cozy environment that allows the kids to be interactive and the food is good too!

Couldn’t wait to try this place and it did not disappoint. Good for the kids with a ton of options for them (and us) out in the yard. Staff was very attentive and professional, and we loved seeing the owners out greeting people and checking in. Great place to grab a cold drink and sit outside! We’ll definitely be back

The place is fresh and new and still a little under construction. That is cool. The food was very under-whelming and to be honest they just are Really not going to make it. I have seen this many times before. They have the new restaurant owner excitement with loads of waitresses and the concept is nice. It is basically expensive cafeteria food. I was just at a new place in Allegan the day before which served the exact same concept, even the same tray and paper. but was 100% better and costed 30% less. The drive out here was not worth it. Also felt a bit slighted by the fact I asked for fruit instead of fries and was charged 4.00$ for it. So it cost 19$ for a Mc Donald's burger. I was very sad. I wanted it to be good and knew before i sat down it was off. The menu has to go and be totally redone. The building is great. They need a large sign on the road. Maybe it is still coming. I am not a negative person but can say for certain this first impression was bad. And the middle of no-where place needs a strong draw. The food is not it. I will update if they improve.

Great food. Fun setting for dinner inside the main restaurant. Yard was fun for the kids. Pricing was good. Burger was really good. May want to get two patties if you are really hungry but one is also sufficient. We will be back to enjoy different food and beers.