Backyard Bistro – American
Backyard Bistro captures the effortless charm of a sun-drenched garden party, offering a relaxed sanctuary where the clink of glasses mingles with the irresistible aroma of golden, shareable snacks. The kitchen transforms casual favorites into elevated comfort, from the satisfying crunch of house-made chips and zesty guacamole to vibrant summer salads topped with perfectly seared salmon. Towering plates of loaded nachos and charred, crispy Brussels sprouts anchor the table, inviting guests to linger over a meal that feels like a perpetual afternoon of leisure.
3488 Ethan Allen Highway, Charlotte VT https://backyardbistrovt.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the delicious appetizers and beautiful presentation, frequently noting how the pleasant environment creates an inviting atmosphere for a satisfying meal. Reviewers highlight the attentive service and praise the staff for providing helpful menu recommendations that ensure a high-quality dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Basket of Homemade Tortilla Chips and Guacamole - $12: Fried corn chips and homemade Guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Calamari - $18: Sliced rings of calamari and Jalapeno pepper tossed in a corn meal crusted and served with a mango-siracha aioli Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts - $16: with lemon caper aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Nachos - $16: Layers of corn chips, queso cheese, jalapeno, sour cream, salsa and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Nachos with Chicken - $19: Layers of corn chips, queso cheese, jalapeno, sour cream, salsa and guacamole with chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $14: Homemade dressing, croutons and shredded parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad with Salmon - $29: Homemade dressing, croutons and shredded parmesan with salmon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad with Chicken - $25: Homemade dressing, croutons and shredded parmesan with chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Summer Salad - $16: Fresh greens, honey clover goat cheese, crisp apples, toasted almonds, and honey-lemon vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Summer Salad with Salmon - $29: Fresh greens, honey clover goat cheese, crisp apples, toasted almonds, and honey-lemon vinaigrette with salmon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Summer Salad with Chicken - $27: Fresh greens, honey clover goat cheese, crisp apples, toasted almonds, and honey-lemon vinaigrette with chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
Medium Plates
- Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich - $18: Kimchee ranch, house made brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, hand cut fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smash Burger - $18: Two thin patties of local beef from Fat Cow farm, two slices of cheddar, lettuce, tomato, pickles and special sauce on a house made brioche bun. Served with hand cut French fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $18: Two Tacos, Seared haddock, coleslaw, mango salsa, mango sriracha aioli, guacamole, Vermont Tortilla Company corn tortillas Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese - $18: Slow smoked pork, Monterey Jack cheese sauce baked in a cast Iron skillet Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Fish and Chips - $26: Beer battered Atlantic haddock with hand cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and fresh lemon Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mole Chicken Enchiladas - $22: Corn tortillas, Mole sauce, Monterey jack cheese, sour cream and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Black Bean Burger - $17: Mango-sriracha aioli, lettuce, tomato and onion. Hand cut fries, fresh brioche bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib Sandwich - $24: Fresh Kaiser roll, thinly sliced rib eye, crispy fried onions, horseradish aioli, au jus, hand cut fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Bolognese - $28: Fat Cow Farm beef, pork and pancetta braised slow, with house made fettucine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Misty Knoll Statler Breast - $34: Local Organic Summer Squash and Zucchini, whipped potatoes, maple bourbon sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Citrus Miso Glazed Atlantic Salmon - $32: Seared Bok Choy, kimchee fried rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Green Curry Bowl with Chicken - $28: Red peppers, yellow squash and zucchini, fresh lime, coconut curry sauce served over rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites - $48: 12 oz New York strip steak, hand cut fries, roasted bourbon mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Locally Raised Beef Meatloaf - $28: Whipped potatoes, roasted Delicato squash and gravy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Risotto - $42: Saffron risotto, confit tomato, peas and parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Cheese Pizza (12") - $14: Marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Pizza (16") - $16: Marinara and mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza (12") - $15: Marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepperoni Pizza (16") - $18: Marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margarita Pizza (12") - $16: Fresh mozzarella, basil and crushed tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margarita Pizza (16") - $22: Fresh mozzarella, basil and crushed tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Special Pizza (12") - $18: Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Bacon, Ground Italian Sausage, Onions, Green Peppers and Roasted Mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard Special Pizza (16") - $24: Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Bacon, Ground Italian Sausage, Onions, Green Peppers and Roasted Mushrooms Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatlovers Pizza (12") - $17: Marinara, Mozzarella, Bacon, Pepperoni, and Ground Italian Sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatlovers Pizza (16") - $23: Marinara, Mozzarella, Bacon, Pepperoni, and Ground Italian Sausage Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (12") - $16: Barbecue sauce, mozzarella, Misty Knoll Chicken, Red Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Pizza (16") - $21: Barbecue sauce, mozzarella, Misty Knoll Chicken, Red Onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Provencal (12") - $18: Olive Oil Crust, Mozzarella, Honey Clover Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions and Artichoke Hearts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Provencal (16") - $24: Olive Oil Crust, Mozzarella, Honey Clover Goat Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions and Artichoke Hearts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Pizza (12") - $16: Marinara, Mozzarella, Onion, Green pepper and roasted Crimini Mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Pizza (16") - $22: Marinara, Mozzarella, Onion, Green pepper and roasted Crimini Mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miss Piggy Pizza (12") - $18: Barbecue sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, BBQ Pulled Pork, Bacon, Scallions and Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miss Piggy Pizza (16") - $23: Barbecue sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, BBQ Pulled Pork, Bacon, Scallions and Ranch Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chicken Pizza (12") - $18: Grilled local chicken, basil pesto, roasted red peppers and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pesto Chicken Pizza (16") - $24: Grilled local chicken, basil pesto, roasted red peppers and mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Pizza (12") - $17: Marinara, mozzarella, grilled misty knoll jerk chicken, mango salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Chicken Pizza (16") - $24: Marinara, mozzarella, grilled misty knoll jerk chicken, mango salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Greek Pizza (12") - $18: Marinara, mozzarella, kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, feta, red onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Greek Pizza (16") - $24: Marinara, mozzarella, kalamata olives, diced tomatoes, feta, red onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Starter Pizza (Small) - $18: Marinara, mozzarella, sliced hot chilis, ground Italian sausage and red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fire Starter Pizza (Large) - $24: Marinara, mozzarella, sliced hot chilis, ground Italian sausage and red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Happy Hour
- New England Oysters - $0.5: Perfectly chilled oysters Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Backyard Bistro
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a 5.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests report high-quality meals, delicious appetizers, and attentive service that ensure a satisfying experience.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Backyard Bistro offers a relaxed, sun-drenched garden party atmosphere with a pleasant environment and attentive service for a casual dining experience.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a relaxed garden-party atmosphere by sharing highly-rated appetizers like loaded nachos and crispy Brussels sprouts with attentive staff recommendations.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests celebrate the beautiful presentation and pleasant environment, which creates an inviting, sun-drenched garden party atmosphere for a satisfying meal.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include house-made chips with guacamole, crispy Brussels sprouts, loaded nachos, Korean fried chicken sandwiches, and BBQ pulled pork mac and cheese.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Guests celebrate the delicious appetizers, beautiful presentation, and attentive staff who provide helpful menu recommendations in an inviting atmosphere.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a diverse selection of American comfort foods, including shareable appetizers, salads, seafood, burgers, and numerous specialty diet options.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Backyard Bistro specializes in American cuisine, featuring elevated comfort foods like smash burgers, fish tacos, and BBQ pulled pork mac and cheese.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Backyard Bistro stands out with its 5.0/5 rating, sun-drenched garden party atmosphere, beautiful presentation, and over 35 diverse dietary options.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not include specific hours of operation for Backyard Bistro.
Restaurants near Backyard Bistro
- The Dutch Mill — American
- Hinesburgh Public House — American
- Paisley Hippo Sandwich Shop — American
- Bliss Bee — American
- Rustic Roots — American
- Village Wine and Coffee — American
- Old Orchard Place — American
- Shuen Lee — Chinese
