Tender Greens is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

1. Tender Greens

8.9
110 W Broadway, San Diego, CA
New American Restaurant · Central San Diego · 43 tips and reviews

Roger M.Roger Ma: You can never go wrong with the backyard steak

Bernie Z.Bernie Zamora: Albacore plate and backyard steak w urugula salad is dellllllish!!! Mint lemonade was refreshing and the carrot cake definitely got some crack in it!!

SanDiegoStreetStyleSanDiegoStreetStyle: Healthy and fast! Big lines at lunch, but it moves quickly. Try the mint lemonade and simple kale salad with seared albacore (you can pick your protein). GREAT for vegetarians.

Tender Greens is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

2. Tender Greens

8.9
4545 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, CA
Salad Restaurant · University City · 46 tips and reviews

Bernie Z.Bernie Zamora: Albacore plate and backyard steak w urugula salad is dellllllish!!! Mint lemonade is refreshing and the carrot cake definitely got some crack in it!!

David F.David Frymoyer: Had the backyard steak and my wife had the tuna, both excellent!

Dani K.Dani Kuzmanovic: Baby spinach simple salad is great! Same size as the big salads with less toppings

Moonshine Flats is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

3. Moonshine Flats

8.5
344 7th Ave, San Diego, CA
Music Venue · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Wow. Maybe the most perfect honky-tonk in America. Great live music, so many places to drink and people watch, backyard games, and an awesome clientele.

Lauren S.Lauren Scan: Great live music such a fun vibe

Jase L.Jase Laudadio: I absolutely loved this place. The front area had great food and tailgating games. The line dancing was a little crowded with non-dancers so was ok, and later transitioned to just standing room only.

Dirty Birds is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

4. Dirty Birds

8.6
6499 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
Wings Joint · Rolando · 3 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Brown: The burgers are really good

Trista C.Trista Cardona: Wings & pizza

Ray T.Ray Tucker: Try the wings-_-

Dirty Birds is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

5. Dirty Birds

8.3
2970 Truxtun Rd #9, San Diego, CA
Wings Joint · Naval Training Center · 4 tips and reviews

Andrew S.Andrew Schultz: Their wings are life...so many flavors and they’re all amazing!

Meshari 🔱Meshari 🔱: The best chicken wings”dirty ranch “ I’ve ever tried

Josh N.Josh Nolan: Just as good as the one in PB. Get the dirty blue or the Diablo wings

The Deck at Moonshine Flats is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

6. The Deck at Moonshine Flats

8.7
335 6th Ave (at J St), San Diego, CA
Bar · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

DeniseDenise: VERY cool vibe, and delicious food.

Patricio R.Patricio Rodriguez: Baby back rib nachos

Robyn C.Robyn Cronkhite: Such a fun time! Yard games on one side and line dancing on the other.

Backyard Kitchen & Tap is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

7. Backyard Kitchen & Tap

8.0
832 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA
Restaurant · Pacific Beach · 16 tips and reviews

JCJC: Pasta and beer👍🏻 start early happy hours.. 3-6pm then stay until later when the outdoor area turns into a DANCE floor😆

Jessica S.Jessica Striebich: Social hour (happy hour) from 3-6pm Monday through Friday.

Ryan K.Ryan Kotzebue: Good bar food and live music

BBQ House Bar & Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

8. BBQ House Bar & Grill

8.7
5025 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
BBQ Joint · Ocean Beach · 42 tips and reviews

Evana R.Evana Rüt: In love with their ribs, also their Californian style burger with pulled pork is worth to try!

Matthew O.Matthew Olsen: EAT HERE

Jennifer M.Jennifer M.: Best. Fries. Ever.

Table 509 Bar & Kitchen is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

9. Table 509 Bar & Kitchen

7.4
509 9th Ave (at Island Ave.), San Diego, CA
Hotel Bar · East Village · 5 tips and reviews

Kevin P.Kevin P.: Great place to bring the puppy & enjoy the weekend happyhour B-) try the Tequila specialty drinks!!

Carrie P.Carrie Puglisi: Omg please try the flat bread for breakfast. You will not be disappointed. Service and food on point.

Brian S.Brian Salomon: Very friendly staff! Menu needs more vegan options to fit with being inside an eco-friendly hotel. I stayed here but dined out.

The Local Eatery and Drinking Hole is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

10. The Local Eatery and Drinking Hole

8.1
1065 4th Ave (at C St), San Diego, CA
Pub · Central San Diego · 78 tips and reviews

Adrienne G.Adrienne Gomez: Taco Tuesday is great! $1.50-$3 loaded tacos (bigger tortillas than normal, meat, lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa & guacamole sauce)

Marc H.Marc Hodges: Bring your laptop and get some work done with a drink! Free WiFi

James H.James Hickey: Great Happy Hours !!! Connect with them on Twitter and Facebook http.//www.facebook.com/thelocalsandiego @thelocalsd

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

11. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

400 J St (at 4th Ave), San Diego, CA
Seafood Restaurant · Gaslamp · 65 tips and reviews

Piret S.Piret Sepp: Unbelievably fresh Ahi Tuna!

Melody D.Melody De Zengremel: Ask spencer to make you a sexy martini...shaken.

Royilty.comRoyilty.com: BEST SEAFOOD IS SAN DIEGO!

Dirty Birds is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

12. Dirty Birds

8.2
4656 Mission Blvd (btwn Diamond & Emerald St), San Diego, CA
Wings Joint · Pacific Beach · 68 tips and reviews

Brandy F.Brandy Fricke: The wings are amazing and I don't like eating wings but they give you lil drumsticks too. The flavors are just delicious. We will definitely be going back to try more of them.

Kristina K.Kristina Kenyon: Oooooooo shit! Dirty Birds has a liquor license as of 10/01/10 :)

Will H.Will Harrelson: Keystone shotguns. Tuesday is the best day to come here. Fuck tacos, wings for life!

Bub's at the Beach is one of The 13 Best Places for Backyard in San Diego.

13. Bub's at the Beach

1030 Garnet Ave (at Cass St), San Diego, CA
Bar · Pacific Beach · 68 tips and reviews

Marcus I.Marcus I: You must try bubs basil pesto chicken sandwich! With tater tots of course

Holly G.Holly Grant: Steak ums...tots...grilled cheese..Archies...so many yummy food choices!

jeffrey S.jeffrey Sontin: Wing Wednesday is a great deal, all wings half off, but if you don't come in on Wednesday you can still check in for free tots! Score!