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America's Backyard
Categories: Nightlife Dance Clubs Restaurants American (Traditional) Restaurants Burgers Dance Clubs, American (Traditional), Burgers [Edit]
100 SW 3rd AveFort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 727-0950
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- Reg. Price $40
- Discount 50%
- Savings $20
- Hours:
Wed-Thu, Sat 8 pm - 4 am
Fri 5 pm - 4 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Yes
- Coat Check:
- No
- Drive-Thru:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Trendy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
50 reviews for America's Backyard
Review Highlights
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"...job of turning it into an great outdoor bar/club type area." In 4 reviews -
"The bartenders were very attentive." In 11 reviews -
"the music is good and most of the bartenders are super nice." In 4 reviews
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50 reviews in English
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Review from Elisa C.
Los Angeles, CA
3/26/2012 1 photo
America's Backyard was exactly what I had in mind for Florida. Crazy, messy, and filled with drunks. Although this is coming from my California-state-of-mind, this place was the ideal Spring Break vibe. Definitely the heart of a younger crowd in the area, the set up was the center bar in the shape of a swimming pool, with bars all around upstairs and down, with girls selling shots all around. Cheap drinks, always a plus. (Stay away from the souvenir mugs and whatever. Do NOT pay $15 for a bunch of juice, unless you really want that souvenir.)
Hourly free shots all around from the friendly bar tenders dressed as lifeguards aka hardly dressed, a "splash zone" sprinklers above creating a "dancing in the rain" except drunk and in the beautiful 80 degree weather at 3 a.m, no cover, this place is a winnnnner to get belligerently wild. And honestly, who doesn't love having a good time?
Friendly bouncer (say what? unheard of!) Great music, good looking crowd, amazing vibe, very friendly people. Will definitely make a stop back here if I'm ever in the area again. -
Review from Hannah S.
2/26/2012 1 Check-in Here
Too old for Spring Break?! NEVER (as anyone who knows me can attest to). And as such, America's Backyard is right up my 21-year-old alley.
We were chilling next door at the Poorhouse when my gaze slowly started to wander towards the frat boys, yupsters and hot chicks I saw lining up for AB. Not to mention the Spring Break posters and raucous sounds wafting our way. This was enough to lure me from my comfy chair and PBR and get me through their door.
This place is two massive stories of drunken debauchery. Bartenders stand on the counters and pour out free shots. There's a "candy bar" (cutest thing ever) serving jolly ranchers and jello shots. They make giant drinks and hand out hula hoops for patrons to practice with.
I fully intended to make off with one of the Svedka pitchers (in which they serve a wickedly strong and delicious drink, complete with long sharing straws), but after multiple shots and a hefty portion of the pitcher, I plumb forgot.
Seriously, for a girl like me, what's not to love? This is Hannah Banana in all her glory. If you like to party, if you like easy-to-dance-to tunes and strong drinks, if you like to get a 'lil wild, you'll love it here. Trust me. :)Listed in: Learning to Love Broward
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Review from Daniel R.
2/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Second time coming here, this place is really great. I'm not really into straight bars lol but once in awhile I'd like to come and join my straight friends and there womanizing adventures lol. As i said earlier it is a great place, I really don't know there specials to be honest but I went on a Saturday and every saturday they give away free drinks about every hour I believe. The drinks are actually DRINKS they're not like 20% alcohol and the rest mixed drinks... so you're actually getting what you pay... The environment is a nice setting, the crowd is around 21 to about 30 I would say... also ladies... this is for you the men to women ratio is pretty slim to about the same.. so it really isn't a cockfest as they call it.
Recommend for anyone who wants to party somewhere else besides downtown miami :) -
Review from Henry A.
Miami, FL
5/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
Always a good time!
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Review from Carlos C.
Homestead, FL
2/21/2012
If you got tribal tattoos and/or a tramp stamp and enjoy having a "DJ" use Virtual DJ to play music for a supposedly up-scale bar in Las Olas; then you're at the right place. If you're like every normal human being with the IQ slightly higher than a piece of broccoli then you'll realize how artificial and ridiculous this place is. Shitty music, shitty drinks, shitty people, and a plethora of napkins in the air to hype to the place over 20 mins. No thanks. Next time I'll take my money elsewhere.
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Review from Stephanie R.
Hialeah, FL
3/8/2012
I've been here for a concert and for a night out on the town. It's not the biggest space, and it is mainly outdoors. They have some really good drink specials and if you know someone who works or promotes for there they can hook you up with free drinks. The cups they serve the drinks in are really funky! It's definitely a nice place to chill at in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
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Review from Alejandro C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10/30/2011
Once again America's Back Yard did NOT disappointed me.... We went yesterday for halloween party and we had a blast!!! The drinks are cheap and huge!!!
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Review from Greshka P.
Boca Raton, FL
1/18/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Another fun place in good old Fort Lauderdale.
Good crowd, good drinks, good music. They play just about everything you can dance to, hip-hop, salsa, pop, and more.
Drinks are big ... They have pitchers with these tall colorful straws - pretty - and some other big mugs, with handle - easy to carry while walking around the bar or dancing. Smart!
Bartenders are quick, and always cool. Plus, the few times we've been there, we end up making new 'friends' - this is one of those laid back, everyone there to have a good time type of place.
You'll see me there again.Listed in: The Hangover, Downtown (Ft. Laud)
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Review from Tanya L.
Delray Beach, FL
1/20/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Love the fact that this is outdoors! Especially with this awesome South Florida weather!
There is always a good crowd of people. Have made a few cool friends.
I was going to give this place 3 stars but just remembered the awesome bouncer at the front door that let us skip the line and just walk in. Cool points for him!! So my 4th star goes directly to him!! :)
They have several bars throughout the place. The bartenders are really quick to get you your drinks. Our favorite would have to be the blue long islands ice teas in the pitchers with extra long straws but we settled with the mugs this time. Prices are very reasonable too.
Music is good and they play a variety. I love it that they incorporate Latin music!
I will definitely be back here again. Fort Lauderdale is always a good place to have a FUN night! -
Review from Guil M.
The place itself is pretty cool considering it's outdoors but the music can get really bad at times.. and that's pretty important for a nightclub/bar, if you ask me...
But overall, it wins some star points because it's outdoors and it has a nice atmosphere. Also, the bouncers are cool and there is no cover (at least when I go). The drinks are decent and the crowd is slightly older than college students.
It's a very large venue and it gets packed so they must be doing something right! -
Review from Natasha M.
Miami, FL
3/14/2011
I won tickets from Y100 to come here for a "St. Practice Day" festival and it was awesome. Although my friend and I were getting everything for free, they had several specials that wouldn't make a dent in your wallet. Since we're around St. Patricks day, they have $3 bud light green beer drafts and long tube shots for $3 also. Even the LITER mug for any domestic beer was $9! There were girls promoting for Absolute wild tea, and they were handing out free shot samples and the Budweiser girls were giving away free shirts! Too good to be true, but it's true for this St. Patricks day week so I suggest you GO NOW.
They had a live cover band playing typical Y100 music and everything altogether had a crazy-energized-ready to party atmosphere.
The only thing we paid the most money for was the parking. It was $10- $15 dollars for every lot around the venue. I don't know about any of the secret parking places around here, but if you wanna park farther for less, that's all on you. -
Review from Olivia W.
West Palm Beach, FL
8/24/2011
Great for big groups. Service is pretty quick. VIP is comparatively cheap and they take good care of you. A little skeazy, but it can be a blast. Hilarious people dancing on the stage. Really nice in the fall/winter because it is big and open and nice and cool. There can be a line to get in but it moves quick, and if you are a hot girl, you don't really have to wait. Just go talk to the bouncer. They serve good bar food until late in the evening for those with the munchies, and you can really get your dance on. I went during spring break and it started to pour with rain and people with kept dancing and got soaking wet and it was a blast. Lots of young people here, nice casual attire, but there are definitely men on the prowl so ladies be warned. Get your friends, dance up a storm on the dance floor, and have a good night.
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Review from Flavez D.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5/29/2011
This place was only fun because we got in for free and the drinks were cheap and readily available. The bartenders were very attentive.
They were playing Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" and I was dancing and jammin' because MJ is the shit child molester or not- he is the motherfucking king! I got up on the bar and danced with some breezies then I jumped right off when they started to play Right Said Fred. Totally lame.
There were 50 year old men trying to get me to dance on the bar- fucking evil rapists. I wasn't really into the crowd at all.
Anyway, it is an alright place to go if you don't have to pay a cover. The DJ played something for everyone and there were two large television screens that were simultaneously playing the music videos. The Pyrex test tube vodka shots were pretty good. It was more of the Billboard top hits kind of shit playing... but eh.... I wasn't really into it.
It was a very diverse crowd in terms of age group, but I don't think I'll be rushing to come back there again -
Review from Steve C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10/3/2011
Stopped in for Ladies Night and it was a good time. A little too young for my likes, but a good energy in the outside patio area. Naughty Natalia was hostess, but it was a little humid for outside partying. Looking forward to going back on a Friday or Saturday when it is wee bit cooler.
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Review from Colleen C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2/2/2011
As far as the downtown area goes, this is probably one of the better places to go as far as the crowd/atmosphere. They have $10 all-you-can-play beer pong on Thursdays, which essentially equates to all-you-can-drink beer. Unfortunately, they only serve Bud Select on these nights, which is by far the most disgusting beer in the existence of humanity. If you have not yet tried Bud Select, save yourself the pain and anguish and skip the experience. If, however, you are evolutionarily superior to 99% of the population and can actually stomach this vile concoction, check out ABY on a Thursday.
They have a lot of interesting events and specials, and I love their Wednesday ladies night. It can get pretty packed here after shows at Revolution, but weekends are hit or miss as far as how busy it will be. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. -
Review from Rachel M.
3/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
Outdoor party!!!!
Great place to hang out with friends and just have fun! DJ played some really good old school music! The Macarena!!!! When was the last time you heard the Macarena... that made me really happy :)
Didn't come for the food or drinks, came to celebrate a friend's bday and it was perfect end to the night!!!
Gets crowded on the main floor so our group hung out on the balcony which was a bit better! -
Review from Alan L.
Crawfordville, FL
11/14/2011
Nice open place, good music, good drinks, about what I expect in a nightclub/bar. The place wasn't packed, so that was good, while it is kind of inside, there isn't really a roof over the place, except over the bars, so there is smoking, which I'm not a fan of, but that's my problem. The music was good, while there was some people dancing, I didn't think the dancing area was very large, considering how big of a place this is.
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Review from Roger K.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
This place is pretty cool. It is mostly outdoors and they usually have a DJ that plays all types of music. The crowd is usually hit or miss when I go. I always go with a good group of friends, but not sure how much I would like this place if I just went with one friend.
The drinks are strong and good. They serve pitchers of 2 types of drinks. Not sure what they are, but I know they are strong and after a couple of them, you are guaranteed to have a good time.
I would come back here again. -
Review from Carla L.
3/13/2009
Ahhhh the debate.. how many stars and whyyyyyyyy.
Hmmm
Lets start from the beginning! Parking was terrible and expensive - $10. We got there early because the birthday party we were attending had open bar from 9 - 11 (sweet!!) but considering we got the LAST spot in the parking lot, it is terrible for anyone coming after 9:30 (and who parties early in SoFla) No one. Only us lushes going for the open bar.
There IS a cover! We didn't pay (again - birthday party), but for those who do have to pay you already have dropped $10 for parking and not one drink yet.
The setting is super cute, huge outdoor 'pool' for a bar, stands that sell ice cream, beer, hot dogs (i heard about the hot dog ones, never got close enough to see) big screens a DJ playing FUN music, oldies and new songs.
Ahhh the open bar. In the two hours we were at the bar I got two drinks. TWO! Thats IT! Why? The place is ginormous and they only have 2 bartenders tending there! By the way the chick was a b***ch. The guy just overwhelmed but she went out of her way to really be a b**ch.
The bathroom situation is RIDICULOUS! Only one bathroom available before 11PM in a place that can hold (I saw the sign) one THOUSAND people so the line was wretched. I was in tears, literally! It took 45 minutes to go to the bathroom.
Then the crowds started coming in droves. Drunk idiotic guys and what seemed like college girls, spring break anyone?? We were pushed so hard against each other we couldn't move. Someone had the brilliant idea to go to the indoor bar. Who knew there was another HUGE bar inside? It was EMPTY! Plus they had a great band playing. I felt bad for the band, because there was no one inside while the stupid drunken droves were outside. We went upstairs where we could hear the live band, there were sofas, and like Gustavo said .. twister.. much fun had by all at that point! Best part? The bathrooms. No wait.
All in all.... I don't think I will be back unless its on a weeknight.Listed in: NOT a fan!, Drinks please?
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Review from Bryan O.
Pompano Beach, FL
11/17/2008
Went there for a party on the upper level on Saturday night. It was a roped off, private party and it was a blast. The music was enjoyable as background-ish music. Service was really solid and it was cool.
I'd seen a bunch of concerts in that area before, but they did a great job of turning it into an great outdoor bar/club type area.
Would definitely return for just a night out. -
Review from Gustavo A. L.
Orlando, FL
3/13/2009
This place almost merits 3 different reviews - The average sadly comes out to be 2 stars - So I can safely say that no matter how many Useful, Cool or Funny it gets, this will never be the REVIEW OF THE DAY !!
Now for the real deal - 5 STARS solely because of the free drinks until 11 PM and from here on we begin removing stars - The parking is retarded !!! $ 10.00 Dollars, no matter where you park, so might as well park close, if you can find a spot.
We got in for free because it was my friend's birthday party so still supporting the 5 stars.
Until midnight or so, it is OK ... but as the night wears on, the crowd gets more stupid, probably has a lot to do with the cheap or free drinks and certainly a lot more dense. I mean you can't walk around the place, not even to get to the bathroom, or at least to the 20 minute line to get to the bathroom.
What's up with that - thousands of people and only a few bathroom stalls?? and for the ladies, it is even worse, the line can be up to 1 hour wait, no kidding.
The music is OK, but once again it just feels like you are in college in the middle of a spring break and the crowd is drunk and stupid.
So far we are down to 1 star - it only climbs back to 2 stars because there is an indoors bar as well and people seem to either not know about it or they prefer the mass of stupidity outdoors -
Anyhow, there is a pretty good live band inside playing some good ROCK music and best of all - there is no line to use the bathrooms.
Apparently the upstairs/indoor area doesn't open until later, but our whole experience changed once it did, because we went to the bar upstairs and had a blast !!! couches, game of Twister on the floor and easy access to the bathrooms- life got good-
2 stars !!! SoliD !!! -
Review from Drew H.
10/16/2010
The highlight of the bars in Riverfront in Ft. Lauderdale. If you know where to park in the area its pretty cheap, some lots are $1 an hour. They have a line sometimes but its always pretty short. Multiple bars here and an upstairs area makes it even better. There is a bunch of big television screens where they will play music videos or other clips during the night. The Dj's here are pretty bad though, every time I went they kept going on microphone and tried to get the crowd hype but It just got annoying, they just wanted attention and were not really interested in the music they were playing. The crowd here is pretty mixed though which is good.
Other highlights are they have the skanky shot girls, Hula hoops which encourage drunken college girls to get on the bar and sloppily try to hula hoop.
Also if you are in the military and have ID on a Friday night they will give you wrist band where you can get ANY mixed drink or beer for $3 (No Top Shelf) But compared to Miami prices on a Friday and for a night club this was an amazing deal. -
Review from Mandy h.
5/5/2008
It's not a bad place to go for a Friday night.
2 for 1 drinks from 4:30-9pm! No cover.
Their drinks are not that expensive, it's a pretty cheap place to go to dance and have fun.
The only thing is since everyone can get in, you do see some old people (40+) dancing like they are in their 20's....
I just look at them like (are you serious???) -
Review from Debbi R.
Brentwood, CA
1/29/2009
The images that come to mind for a club called "America's Backyard"... well, they're pretty accurate.
Really big (good for crowds), really messy (bad for women in heels),
Eclectic music (again, good for crowds), and a cover charge (really?! at a place like this?!)
I think the cover charge was to cover all the silly napkins they kept throwing in the air (Florida's equivalent of snow) and although it looked kinda cool, it really just made the floor filthy.
It's outside which is great on a hot night, but some women were covering little more than what a bikini would. Not really the classiest of places, but I guess... what should we have expected, from
AMERICA'S BACKYARD..? -
Review from Josh W.
Somerville, MA
2/24/2009
It's cool because it's big and outdoors. But the drinks sucked, the bartenders were slow. Except for the one by the VIP door, he was fast and funny.
It was a decent vacation bar. -
Review from Lisa A.
11/28/2010 1 Check-in Here
AB is an all around good time! I've only been on Saturday nights and the place is always hoppin' then. Since it is all outdoors, good weather is a must!
If dancing drunk in the Florida heat, with the option to get some top notch bar munchies is your cup of tea, definitly hit this place up. -
Review from Richard K.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Updated - 10/30/2010 2 Check-ins Here
This place is much better on Thursday. On this night (Friday), The DJ was whack. He would play a good song followed by 5 bad songs.
I wish the DJ would realize that his song selection sucks when there is only a few people dancing, but noooooo, he does not get it and insists on continuing with bad choices.
Another sour note was the bartender she was a sour puss tonight. Every time I saw her I automatically became depressed and on top of that the drinks she was concocting were very weak. A baby would scoff at the weakness.
America's Backyard failed me tonight and was only saved by my company and a vivacious crowd (when there was good music).Listed in: 50 First Dates (So. Florida), Fort Laudy Daudy where we like…, Heart of Fort Lauderdale
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Review from Vanessa S.
Miami, FL
8/24/2009 1 photo
I'm going to call this part one.... because I only visited the backyard of America's Backyard... I wanted to go upstairs and follow the awesome smell of whatever it was they were grilling but couldn't tear myself away from the free open bar and the more than fairly attractive bartender... and I was trying to peek into the inside of the bar but MTV was onsite casting for one their lame reality shows... since you know, they don't show music videos anymore.
It was a soggy evening because we had a good dose of rain earlier I think that had something to do with the fact that the bar took a while to get even remotely packed... I was with a good group so we just hung around watching the clock making sure we got as many drinks in before 11, I know... we're lushes... I digress...
The service was good and the atmosphere was light, maybe the Dolphins winning had something to do with that since it was playing on all available tv's. I will definately go back to try the food and see the rest of the place... -
Review from Gina B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
6/9/2008
I really can't figure out how they serve food in this place but supposedly they have a full menu before the place becomes a dance club at night. If you wanna hear some hits and dance to various types of music then come here. The drinks are cheap which is great. The place itself is so big. There is a large round bar in the center and everyone just crowds around it. There is also a large stage which usually has a cover band of some kind. There is a big upstairs section as well but this was about the 4th bar I went to that night so I can't account for much.
Basically America's Backyard is a great name for this place. It's big and mostly wood and open to the elements. It's fun, cheap, and there's no cover so why not check it out.Listed in: Watering Holes
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Review from Kristine M.
San Diego, CA
5/24/2008
This place was only fun because we got in for free and the drinks were cheap and readily available. The bartenders were very attentive.
They were playing Michael Jackson's "Rock With You" and I was dancing and jammin' because MJ is the shit child molester or not- he is the motherfucking king! I got up on the bar and danced with some breezies then I jumped right off when they started to play Right Said Fred. Totally lame.
There were 50 year old men trying to get me to dance on the bar- fucking evil rapists. I wasn't really into the crowd at all.
Anyway, it is an alright place to go if you don't have to pay a cover. The DJ played something for everyone and there were two large television screens that were simultaneously playing the music videos. The Pyrex test tube vodka shots were pretty good. It was more of the Billboard top hits kind of shit playing... but eh.... I wasn't really into it.
It was a very diverse crowd in terms of age group, but I don't think I'll be rushing to come back there again if I ever come back to Ft. Lauderdale. -
Review from Vivian L.
8/29/2010
I have to say that the setup is pretty cool. Reminds of a bigger Montys except its not on the water. Drinks were reasonable. The music was ok. Could have been better if they played newer music..kinda tired of hearing the same Pitbull ish.
I went on a brutally hot night & never been so I wore a nice cocktail dress & heels. Big mistake. Walking in heels on those pavers suck..I was getting stuck every 5 minutes. Thank goodness I wasn't drinking all that much or I would of ate the floor lol. And I just showered and was 'sudando la gota gorda'. Eew..
The crowd was meh..looked like first time spring breakers gone wild. Even though the review is negative I still had a good time bc of who I was with. I'd go again for a chill night but I'd def wear something more comfy & prepare for a sweat-fest. -
Review from Christine P.
Miami, FL
7/26/2008
Big place, lots of different areas to hang out, fun atmosphere... but I found it to be too much for a hot summer night. If you're in the mood to get sticky, sweaty and get drinks spilled on you... this is the place to be.
Also, if you're from Miami-Dade County, there's a cover... which is disappointing when everyone in your group is from Broward, and you're the only one paying.
The drinks are festive... and the music was good... with music videos playing on the screens everywhere-- and a cover band playing in one area. The tequila bar was also fun.
Would probably be more fun when it's not so hot and sticky outside. (and I didn't see the food... but maybe it was there) -
Review from Danny D.
San Diego, CA
1/6/2009
"America's Backyard" is perhaps meant to be a self-deprecating name -- an unpretentious moniker meant to draw in Downtown partiers who are intimidated by places with names like Art Bar.
Yes, it is a backyard in that it features things that you do not want hanging out on the porch.
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Review from Dennis R.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12/22/2011
Great location with outdoor dancing area ... prices are a little high but still reasonable. Now the have food too which is quite good. if u need gift certificate contact me 317-997-6226 10 for 20
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Review from Thais A.
1/29/2011 3 Check-ins Here
Outdoor bar! awesome concept for South Florida. There seems to be more of an older crowd here, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The music is great, and the fact that it's outside gives it major cool points. The bartenders are alright, kind of rude and impatient, but the guys at the door are really nice and super friendly. My night usually ends here right after they start playing "sweet home alabama" you know it's time to go home.
Listed in: Clubs & Bars
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Review from Michael S.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5/3/2011
Americas backyard. So many drunken memories I can't remember. A pretty sweet place to come if you're downtown. The atmosphere is very kitsch with a variety of bars to choose from once you're inside. The crowd is usually meat head/player guys and younger college girls with the occasional middle aged woman thrown in. I love the fact that they give a lot of stuff away and send emails for free drinks. Overall, it's not a bad place to come drinking with some friends. +1 for the PBR vending machines. One caution, free beer is bud select (yuck).
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Review from Felecia W.
Newport, RI
6/13/2009
i have had mixed experiences at this place. Like previous reviews, they are right, this place is HUGE and if its not packed with people, it seems dead. The night I was there (Fri) there were lots of bartenders on, so getting a drink wasnt difficult.
The Dj was spinning some fun music, and the crowd was all pretty happy. Um, there is a shower behind the bar which is kind of funny. Who doesnt like soaking wet girls serving your drinks?
Bottom line is this. I have only ever been to this place to close out the night which means that Im usually a little intoxicated when Im there.
I dont have anything really bad to say about the place, its just not really my scene.
I think Revolution made the right choice making this a bar/club, otherwise, it would just been sitting there empty when there are not shows booked.
Oh, and somehow I got around paying a cover, but if I did have to pay, I wold have just stayed at Diceys. -
Review from Heather O.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
10/4/2010
Bad, bad decision to dine here. Based on the website, I THOUGHT it was a restaurant but when we walked in, I got the feeling it was more of a 20-something bar scene. At any rate, I had a $25 gift certificate so I thought we'd check it out.
The most awkward part of the experience was the waitress asked me for my credit card and my gift certificate before we even saw our drinks, appetizer or meal. She took my ID, the gift certificate and disappeared for 15 minutes. I sat there slightly embarrassed because she had to talk to three different people before she came back and told me what I owed ($10.25 for a single Jameson? Really?) and I had to ask for the itemized receipt. When I received the handwritten check with a copy of my receipt we still hadn't received our drinks or food.
Everything showed up and the burgers were good. The DJ was awesome and the place was clean. The waitress checked on us a few times, but I felt that it was more to get us out of the door than to check to see if we needed anything. I had never been to America's Backyard and didn't know what to expect, but based on the website I didn't realize I'd be heading into a place that didn't really care if I was there to eat.
Due to my first experience dining at America's Backyard, I doubt I'll ever return to this establishment when there are numerous places within walking distance. -
Review from Kelly L.
Boca Raton, FL
3/18/2011
love the different theme bars they have... takes a little bit to get a drink because they seem to under staff... but it's a club! what do you expect!? still, always have a good time going there :) never paid a cover before, but due to spring break they were.. even on ladies night. oh well!
also- they say ladies night it free "call" liquor, but it's pretty obvious there's well liquor in those "call" bottles! -
Review from Tom H.
Miami, FL
8/4/2008
this place can best be described in two words... Spring Break. if you like the beach, chances are you'll like this place. the bartenders are dressed in bikinis, one of them was wearing a dinosaur flotation device around her waist which was awesome cuz it did crazy shit when she danced.
every so often they'll pull out some super soakers and spray the crowd, which i think is more out of pity for everyone standing around in the 100% humidity than to create any kind of party atmosphere. there's hula hoops everywhere so all of you people watchers out there will get a kick out of seeing 20-somethings try miserably to get the damn things to stay up around their waists (this can actually get a little annoying at around midnight when the place gets so packed you need a shoe-horn to make your way through the crowd). and if that's not your thing, there's also a stripper pole up on stage, hellz yeah.
drinks are cheap, which is good, because they water them down like nobody's business. your best bet is to buy shots from the shot girls walking around, not only because there's actually alcohol in them, but cuz the girls are so freakin hot. yeah, i'm lecherous and sex sells, so what? despite the fact that the place was so crowded, i never had to wait for drinks. there's 4 bars downstairs, and I think there might even be one upstairs. apparently they just opened the inside, which also has a few bars, but i didn't stay in there long enough to find out how many.
as far as music goes, they've got an eclectic mix of 80s rock, techno, pop, hip hop, punk... there's something here for everybody. watch out for the girlies dancing up on the bars though, i saw one take a nose dive and she totally ruined somebody's night.
finally, they serve food here, but who cares? seriously, that's what they make restaurants for.
