The Backyard
Bar and grill · Santa Monica
By phone
orders & questions
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- See who's orderingWhat sells, what gets reordered, and which dishes people ask about but you don't list.
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What to order
from the menuOUR FAMOUS “CHEZ JAY” BURGER
1/2 lb Angus Beef, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chef’s Special Sauce
Mains$17
CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH
House Slaw, Apple, Frisee, Chipotle Aoli, Toasted Brioche
Mains$17
WAGYU DOG
Grilled 1/2lb Wagyu beef, Chopped onions, Hot peppers, Tomato, Pickle, Relish, Mustard, Toasted brioche
Mains$17
SOUTHWEST NACHOS W GUAC
Good Eats$17
MIXED GREEN SALAD
Green, Frisee, Red Onion, Cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, Lemon vinaigrette
SALADS$15
ARUGULA QUINOA
with Quinoa, Arugula, Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, Lemon vinaigrette
SALADS$15
Bar and grill — food to try
2 on this menuBurger✓ On the menu · $17
The dish every American kitchen gets judged on. Ask how they cook it.
Here it's “OUR FAMOUS “CHEZ JAY” BURGER”.
Fried chicken sandwich✓ On the menu · $17
Brined, fried, pickles — the last decade's signature sandwich.
Here it's “CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH”.
Mac and cheeseask if they make it
Baked with a crust or stovetop and creamy; both are right.
Wingsask if they make it
Crisp skin is the whole point; sauce is a matter of taste.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Good Eats
- LOADED TOTS$11.00
- TRUFFLE FRIES$12.00
- SOUTHWEST NACHOS W GUAC$17.00
- GUAC & CHIPS$14.00
- QUESADILLA$13.00
- CHICKEN TENDERS$14.00
SALADS
- MIXED GREEN SALADGreen, Frisee, Red Onion, Cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, Lemon vinaigrette$15.00
- CAESAR SALADRomaine, Parmesan, Croutons, Caesar$16.00
- ARUGULA QUINOAwith Quinoa, Arugula, Cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, Lemon vinaigrette$15.00
Mains
- WAGYU DOGGrilled 1/2lb Wagyu beef, Chopped onions, Hot peppers, Tomato, Pickle, Relish, Mustard, Toasted brioche$17.00
- OUR FAMOUS “CHEZ JAY” BURGER1/2 lb Angus Beef, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chef’s Special Sauce$17.00
- JALAPENO SMASH BURGER1/2lb Angus, Grilled onion & jalapeno, smashed tater tots, Chef’s Secret Sauce, toasted brioche$18.00
- TAVERN BURGER1/2lb Angus, Mushroom $ Shallots sauteed in lager beer, swiss, Chef’s Secrets Sause, Lettuce , Tomato, Toasted brioche$18.00
- GARDEN BURGER (V)VBeyond Burger, Cheddar, Chef’s Secret sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Toasted brioche$17.00
- CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICHHouse Slaw, Apple, Frisee, Chipotle Aoli, Toasted Brioche$17.00
- ANGUS STEAK SANDWICHOnion, Mushroom, Jack, Cheddar, Arugula, Chipotle aioli, Ciabatta$18.00
- MAHI MAHI SANDWICH6oz Filet, Lettuce, Tomato, onion, House tartar, Toasted brioche$19.00
- STEAK FRITES12oz Angus NY, Fries, Sauteed Veggies$38.00
- GRILLED SALMON60z Salmon Filet, Fries, Sauteed veggies$29.00
- BEER BATTERED FISH & CHIPS6oz Mahi Mahi Filet, Fries$18.00
Sweets
- “THE BEST” FRIED OREOSThe Ultimate Comfort Food$10.00
- NEW YORK CHEESECAKE BERRY COMPOTE$14.00
- STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING W VANILLA ICE CREAM$14.00
1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
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