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Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill

1189 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1616
650-323-4244
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Ranked #28 of 52 restaurants in Menlo Park
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Price range: 5 AUD - 10 AUD
Cuisines: Caribbean
Dining options: Takeout
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Porterville, California
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I was thrilled to find this place, I thought, and got meat patties to go. OMG, they were nasty. No flavor and the texture was like that of potted meat. I was so disappointed. More

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Redwood City, California
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

not bad... enjoy... I only had a burger salad (I'm GF & don't do spicy) and a side of Plantains!! YUM :) More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

It was my first time to eat caribbean/jamaican, but i really liked the jerk chicken and the rice/beans. It was not spicy though which i didnt like. The jerk chicken was very tender and the rice/beans had a coconut flavor which was really good. Did not like fried plantains or the corn festival. Its a small restaurant, you really have... More

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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011

Listen, if you are looking for good quality Jamaican food--Back a yard is it. I lived in Santa Clara and had the hardest time finding good island food until I came across this little joint. I am so glad I did. The food has never been a hit or miss, it has always been very good. Now I must warn... More

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40 reviews 40 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2009
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Friendly staff and open to special requests. If you're craving Jamaican food...go here! The patties, jerk steak, oxtail & ginger beer were stars. Restaurant is a bit cozy and VERY casual. Has cool murals. Lots of traffic from diverse customers. More

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Campbell,CA
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2008
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If you have never tried Island food(Atlantic ocean) ,then you have to go to this place if you are in the bay area , the jerk chicken has been my meal of choice, well marinated ,the plantains were somewhat over ripe ,but in the long run it was great...i took friends there for the first time, and they were amazed... More

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