Real Caribbean Flavor That Brings a Taste of Home to Lunch
When you want a satisfying, flavor-packed meal that feels like genuine home-style cooking, Back A Yard delivers tender jerk meats, rich curries, and sweet plantains that make every order worth coming back for.
Why customers choose us
What makes Back A Yard Caribbean Grill stand out
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Authentic Home-Style Caribbean Flavor
Customers hire Back A Yard when they want food that tastes genuinely rooted in Caribbean culinary tradition, not a watered-down version. The depth of flavor in dishes like goat curry and jerk chicken signals real home-style cooking that's hard to find elsewhere.
“The food is packed with flavor and tastes like real home-style Caribbean cooking.”
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Reliable Office & Group Lunch Orders
Back A Yard earns repeat business as the go-to spot for workplace lunch orders, offering a varied menu of crowd-pleasing Caribbean staples that satisfy a team consistently. Dishes like coconut rice, plantains, and beef patties make it easy to order for a group.
“This spot is where my office orders lunch from sometimes. I love their coconut rice, plantains, and beef patties.”
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Satisfying, Customizable Takeout Meals
Customers hire Back A Yard for a convenient, flavorful takeout experience that doesn't compromise on quality or personalization. The ability to customize spice levels and receive generous, well-priced plates makes it a dependable choice for a quick but satisfying meal.
“Very delicious, definitely flavorful and not dry. Also can customize to be more spicy as well.”
What customers love most
Consistently praised by reviewers
Oxtail — tender, juicy, and full of flavour
“I tried the oxtail last time though and it was my fave so far. They are juicy and tender and flavorful.”
Goat curry — rich and slow-cooked tender
“The goat curry was tender and rich, and the jerk chicken had just the right balance of spice and smokiness.”
Jerk chicken — spiced, smoky, and not dry
“I got the jerk chicken that comes with plantains, rice and beans. Very delicious, definitely flavorful and not dry.”
Fried plantains — sweet and fresh
“The plantains were sweet and fresh, and the rice & beans tied the whole meal together.”
Coconut rice — a standout side
“I love their coconut rice, plantains, and beef patties.”
Rice & beans — a reliable, flavourful base
“The rice & beans tied the whole meal together.”
Beef oxtail plate — generous portion for the price
“Got the Beef oxtail plate - good amount of meat and nice for the price (~$18).”
Customisable spice level to suit your preference
“Can customize to be more spicy as well.”
The little things that matter
Beyond expectations
Sides That Complete the Plate
Every main dish comes accompanied by a considered set of sides — rice and beans, fried plantains, and other accompaniments — so that each plate feels like a full, balanced meal rather than something thrown together.
Customisable Heat Levels
Customers who want more fire can request extra spice on dishes like the jerk chicken, giving diners a degree of personal control over how their meal is seasoned and experienced.
House-Made Drinks Worth Seeking Out
Beyond the food, Back A Yard offers house-made juices — such as pineapple guava — alongside curated beverage pairings like Jamaican orange cream soda, adding a thoughtful, from-scratch dimension to the drink menu.
Generous, Honest Portions
Plates like the beef oxtail are noted for delivering a good amount of meat at a fair price point, giving customers the sense that they are getting genuine value without any corners being cut.
Slow-Cooked Cuts Done Right
Dishes that demand patience — such as oxtail and goat curry — are given the time they need, arriving tender, rich, and deeply flavoured, signalling a kitchen that respects traditional cooking methods.
Office-Lunch Reliable
The consistency of the food has made Back A Yard a go-to choice for workplace group orders, suggesting a level of reliability and quality that holds up across repeated visits and larger quantities.
Freshness You Can Taste
Details like sweet, fresh plantains and vibrant house juices point to a kitchen that prioritises fresh ingredients rather than relying on shortcuts, and customers notice the difference on the plate.
Tips for your first visit
Make the most of your visit
Try the oxtail first
Reviewers highlight the beef oxtail as a standout — tender, juicy, and full of flavor — making it a strong choice for first-timers.
Pair with a Jamaican soda
Order a Jamaican orange cream soda or the house-made pineapple guava juice to complement the bold, spiced flavors of your meal.
Request extra spice
The jerk chicken can be customized to be spicier, so don't hesitate to ask if you prefer more heat.
Plan for takeout
This is mostly a takeout-focused spot with limited outdoor seating, so ordering ahead and eating on the go is the norm here.
Great for office lunch orders
The restaurant is well-suited for group office orders, making it a practical pick when feeding a crowd at work.
Don't skip the sides
The coconut rice, rice and beans, and fried plantains are consistently praised and round out any plate into a satisfying meal.
More reasons to visit
There's always more to love
Beef patties worth coming back for
“I love their coconut rice, plantains, and beef patties.”
Jamaican orange cream soda — a refreshing pairing
“Highly recommend pairing your meal with a Jamaican orange cream soda — super refreshing and a perfect match.”
House-made pineapple guava juice
“You can also get there home made juice - pineapple guava.”
A go-to for office lunch orders
“This spot is where my office orders lunch from sometimes.”
Tastes like real home-style Caribbean cooking
“The food is packed with flavor and tastes like real home-style Caribbean cooking.”