A little about this place
About The Backyard Smokehouse
The Backyard Smokehouse is a small halal barbecue restaurant on Dupont Street in the Annex, near Spadina. It smokes brisket (lean and fatty), beef ribs, lamb shank, chicken and sausage, served as platters like the 'Three Yards' and 'Whole Nine Yards' with sides such as brisket mac and cheese, cornbread, mushroom confit and mashed potatoes, plus brisket burgers and poutine. Seating is limited, so reservations are suggested, and it has no liquor licence.
Signature dishes
- 14-hour smoked brisket
- Beef back ribs
- BBQ Platter
- Backyard brisket burger
- Pulled beef sandwich
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.2 / 5926 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
641 641 - 4 stars
95 95 - 3 stars
54 54 - 2 stars
50 50 - 1 star
86 86
What people enjoy
- The brisket, ribs, lamb shank and sides like cornbread and mac and cheese are praised as tender, juicy and full of flavour.
- Staff are described as friendly, attentive and happy to guide ordering.
- The cozy room has a relaxed neighbourhood feel.
Things to keep in mind
- Some find the food too salty, dry or ordinary for the price.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is The Backyard Smokehouse known for?
The Backyard Smokehouse's listed signature dishes include 14-hour smoked brisket, Beef back ribs, BBQ Platter, Backyard brisket burger.
Where is The Backyard Smokehouse located?
The Backyard Smokehouse is at 264 Dupont Street, Toronto. The listed neighbourhood is The Annex. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for The Backyard Smokehouse?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
