Backyard (Persian BBQ & Grill) Menu – Grand Rapids, MI

Type : Persian restaurant

Location : Grand Rapids, MI

Persian BBQ & Grill, is unlike any cuisine you’ve had before. Backyard, is place where you can unwind and enjoy informal meals in a cozy setting with an open kitchen. Serving big amounts of kebabs(beef, filets, chicken, Salmon), hearty stews, & freshly baked bread on site.
Not familiar with Persian Cuisine? You’re in for a really treat. Persian food is ranked at best 24th best cuisine in the world. That’s reason enough to come on by and give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

BBQ, Barbecue, Steak, Steakhouse, Grill, Chicken, Gluten Free,

Based on 66 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.8 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Backyard (Persian BBQ & Grill) 49512

Address:
5070 28th St SE Suite C, Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Phone: (616) 551-3754

Website:

Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Thursday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Friday 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Saturday 4–9 PM
Sunday Closed

Menu

Soups & Salads
Persian Salad
Chopped Romaine, cucumber, tomato, red onion, served with house dressing
$12.00
Shirazi Salad
(She-ra-zi Salad) Diced cucumber, tomato, onions, drizzled with olive oil and lime juice
$10.00
Lentil Soup
Tomato lentil soup seasoned to perfection
$8.00
Appetizers
Mirza Qasemi
(Meer-za Ghä-se-me) Roasted eggplants, infused and sautéed garlic, and tomatoes, and served with egg
$16.00
Kotlet
(Kǒte-let) Fried flattened ground beef, potato & Persian herbs, served with Persian pickles, tomatoes & freshly made bread
$12.00
Tahdig (Based On Availability)
(Tah-deeg) A Persian Favorite, Golden, crispy rice, perfectly caramelized crust, topped with Gheymeh Bademjan stew
$18.00
Salad Olivieh
(Oh-le-vee-eh) Shredded chicken, potato, English peas, Persian pickles, eggs and mayonnaise
$12.00
Mast-O-Musir
(Must-O-Moo-seer) Creamy lebni (yogurt) with shallot
$10.00
Mast-O-Khiar
(Must O khe-ar) Yogurt, diced cucumber (and dried dill or mint)
$8.00
Entrees
Lamb Shank (Wed & Thurs Only)
(A favorite amongst foodies) Served with a bed of Baghali rice (fresh dill and fava beans)
$34.00
Soltani
(Sole-tah-ni) A combination of one koobideh and one barg, served with a large side of aged basmati rice, a grilled tomato, and seasoned onions. The name suggests that it is prepared in the style of a king.
$34.00
Barg
(Bah-erg) – Thinly sliced filet mignon skewer
$28.00
Koobideh (8oz)
(Koo-bee-deh) – One skewer of ground beef and lamb infused together, seasoned to perfection.
$18.00
Vaziri
(Va-zīri) – A combination of one Joojeh and one koobideh
$32.00
Joojeh Kabob
(Jū-jeh) – Boneless chicken thighs marinated with special house seasoning
$26.00
Gheymeh Bademjan
(Ghe-meh Ba-dem-jan) – Angus beef, eggplant braised with tomato saffron, Persian dried lime with yellow split peas served with aged Basmati rice.
$26.00
Drinks
Ice Tea
Freshly brewed Persian black tea, infused with cardamon
$3.00
Coca Cola $3.00
Diet Coke $3.00
Persian Hot Tea
Persian black tea, infused with cardamom
$3.00
Bottled Water $2.00
COMING SOON
Beer and Wine
Sides
Fresh Bread (Per Party Of Two)
Fresh bread and a small side of Mast-O-Khiar with every order
$0.00
Add-On Delights
One Skewer Of Koobideh $8.00
One Skewer Of Barg $20.00
One Skewer Of Joojeh $18.00
Plate Of Rice $6.00
Plate Of Baghali Polo (Dill Rice And Fava Beans) $10.00
Grilled Tomatoes $2.00

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Reviews

Ahmad Alkazmi
First time here. I was so excited to try this restaurant, and I was never disappointed! It is worth the visit and the experience! Here’s why :

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Chianti
Was in the area on business and a few coworkers and I enjoyed a wonderful meal!! We started off with Tahdig and then I had Joojeh Kabob and both were so good!! The owners were so nice and explained various items on the menu. I felt like I was at a friend’s house for dinner. A relaxing atmosphere with amazing food to enjoy. I will definitely be back when in town. Thanks for a great evening!!

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Chris Glassman
An amazing spot, WOW! The Koobideh was so tender but didn’t leave me feeling weighed down. The cardamom tea with a sugar cube (be sure to take a piece of the cube in your mouth and let the tea melt it, it’s so good)! The service was amazing and the owner came and had a great conversation with us. I will definitely be back!

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Daniel Luckenbaugh
As a lifelong lover of history, including ancient history, I was thrilled to get to enjoy Persian cuisine! Persia is one of the oldest and richest civilizations in the world! The people have literally had millennia to learn cooking–and let me tell you, they have AWESOME bread, rice, and meat! Be informed that onions go with the entrees, but just go with it if you don’t care much for onions, like me. Persian hospitality is way better than American, and they have excellent service for hospitality at this place! And you feel like you are in a garden or arbor, which is so fitting because the ancient Persians invented gardening (not as we know it in America, though). Don’t let the cost turn you away; the food, the service, and the atmosphere are worth it! I will be back once a month to this wonderful place.

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Joe R
Absolutely by far the most amazing Persian food you’ll ever try. The bold flavors, massive portions and as atmosphere is worthy of praise. Very generous portions and the very unique and traditional flavors. Must try. Very family friendly. Highly recommend

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Roman Krivochenitser
Nice atmosphere but the food was very bland. Expected a lot more flavor and spice. Not worth the price. We were asked how we enjoyed the food and were honest that it was “just ok” but not our preferred dishes and were very polite. The chef/owner was quite unhappy with this and claimed we must be expert chefs then bc we didn’t like the food and was quite off putting instead of just acknowledging that it’s not for everyone and maybe we just ordered the wrong items

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Katey Hearth
This was our first time trying Persian food & it was fantastic! The chicken dish was my favorite; juicy & such great flavor. Prices seemed high at first, but then the food came out & the pricing made sense. The portions are very generous.

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Hassan Saleh
Highly recommend. The food was full of flavour and the restaurant ambiance was an added bonus. The owner was very pleasant along with the wait staff. Very reasonable prices, you’ll certainly enjoy this meal!

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Kayla Jackson
Disappointing meal and weird service.

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Emma Green
Fantastic little Persian restaurant. Everything is made right there in the open kitchen. The koobideh was phenomenal. My wife isn’t typically a fan of lamb but she tried it anyway and absolutely loved it. I wish we could have tried the entire menu. We will just have to come back and try more next time. Don’t leave without having the baklava, it’s perfection.

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