Backyard Grill

We come regularly to highland park to visit family but only recently discovered this place. A huge hit with my big hard to please family. Everyone found something they loved. I personally went for the kale Caesar - first as a wrap with salmon and then as a salad with shrimp when we went back the very next day 😂. Good to know there is a quick, yummy solution when we need to feed our crowd.

One of our favorite casual spots to either go to or take out from when we're in the area. Their salads are fantastic and hearty (my wife always has leftovers), and my personal favorite is the Cajun salmon gyro. The salmon belly is out of this world, and along with the soft pita, tomatoes onions avocado and Cajun sauce, it's just heaven. I'll add that it's all incredibly reasonable prices too.

I’ve been here a few times over the years. Recently returned back a few days ago for some lunch. Looks like they recently renovated a little bit - overall the atmosphere is very pleasant and definitely an enjoyable place go grab a bite. Ordered the garlic parmesan wings. A dozen of them. They were drenched in the garlic parmesan sauce, which was tasty. The only issue is that a lot of the chicken was a bit bigger than what I would consider a “wing”. But nonetheless, it was tasty, and if I weren’t starving prior to lunch, I would’ve been happy with leftovers. Will be back.

I have been loyal and satisfied customer of BYG since before the pandemic and am more than grateful that they survived the lock down. But Jake at the front has been A++ as far as customer service, so much to the fact that now more often than not, I'll have him choose lunch for me. Because EVERYTHING & ANYTHING I HAVE EVER TRIED has been NOTHING LESS THAN EXCEPTIONAL. GREAT food & incredible staff ALL THE WAY AROUND. Can't recommend enough 5 stars, keep up the great work guys. -Sam Packer

WOW!! First off, I’m a food brat and complain about food at almost every restaurant, but I had the filet mignon souvlaki plate and it was to die for!! I’m not hyping this up, literally the best meal I’ve had anywhere. The filet mignon is so tender, juicy and big portions of meat on a skewer. The vegetables were so fresh and tender. I don’t typically like potatoes in any form and I could endlessly eat theirs! The rice was delicious too. The best of all is the MARINADE 😱🤤!! I’m on a quest to recreate it because it’s THAT GOOD! If you go here, I highly recommend the filet mignon (skewers) souvlaki plate or any souvlaki plate. Portions are huge too and can’t beat the price! Even thinking about this is making my mouth water. Disregard the bad views and try my recommendation, you won’t be disappointed! So happy to find this place even if I have to drive 35 mins to eat here. I’ll be back again…and again!