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Seafood · Los Angeles · Downtown

The Backyard

Google 4.6 (100) Yelp 4.6 (57) $$ 74.91 FoodIndex

A relaxed, poolside dining experience offering fresh, California coastal cuisine. Read more

The Backyard
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At 1657 Ocean Ave in Downtown, The Backyard is a relaxed, poolside dining experience offering fresh, California coastal cuisine, a neighborhood fixture that draws authentic coastal eats seafood lovers from across Santa Monica. Deep in Downtown, it consistently draws those who know that the best seafood in Downtown is found here. Whether you are a Downtown regular or visiting for the first time, the menu with options like Lobster Roll, Grilled Salmon, Fish and Chips, and Shrimp Scampi is worth exploring. Browse the full menu and review its scores across Google, Yelp, Uber Eats, and FoodIndex all on this page.

Known for: A relaxed, poolside dining experience offering fresh, California coastal cuisine.

The Backyard Reviews

Curious how diners rate The Backyard? This page pulls public review signals from Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats so you can compare platforms in one place. Scores below reflect diner feedback for this seafood spot in Downtown, Los Angeles.

On Google 4.6 from 100+ reviews, Yelp 4.6 from 50+ reviews, and Uber Eats 0.0. FoodIndex combines those multi-platform signals into a single FoodIndex Score of 74.91 for The Backyard. The score rewards consistent quality across platforms, not paid placement.

Amenities & attributes

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Solo dining
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Food
  • Food at bar
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Restroom
  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Free parking lot
  • Usually plenty of parking

Location & hours

1657 Ocean Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles

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FAQs

What is The Backyard's FoodIndex Score?
The Backyard currently scores 74.91 on FoodIndex, based on Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals.
Where is The Backyard?
The Backyard is at 1657 Ocean Ave, Downtown, Los Angeles.
Does The Backyard have a menu on FoodIndex?
Yes. See the The Backyard Menu section on this page for dishes, prices, and photos when available.
Where do The Backyard reviews come from?
FoodIndex shows Google, Yelp, and Uber Eats rating signals for The Backyard when data is available, then combines them into the FoodIndex Score. See the Reviews section on this page for platform ratings and review volume.