Dad's Backyard Grill

Great food! We were really impressed with the food. My husband and I both got burgers and they were cooked perfectly. Their prices are also very reasonable. I especially liked that they had clearly marked dietary guides on the menu. I was able to order my burger with a gluten free bun and tater tots. It's also a very kid friendly establishment, lots of toys for kids to play with. Beers and seltzers available for the adults. Can't wait to go back.

Many people incorrectly assume that anyone can easily prepare a humble hamburger. Wrong. Achieving the perfect burger requires a delicate harmony of ingredients and the cook’s expertise in cooking the patty just right. Assuming the cook gets the cooking part right, there’s still the seasoning to consider. Most under-season or over-season the meat. Then there’s the shaping of the patty. If you over-work the meat, the patty will be dry and dense. There’s a lot of technique just in getting the patty cooked and seasoned correctly, not to mention know if you’ve really purchased quality meat! Then there’s the bun. The bun should be able to stand up to the patty and really complement the word you’ve put into the meat, assuming the patty yields its juicy flavors that it should, without the bun collapsing or falling apart. The bun is where flavor and texture matters. I went basic and chose the “Build-Your-Own” option. I ordered their 50/50 Ground Chuck/Brisket on a buttery toasted Brioche Bun. With lettuce, tomato, pickle, topped with smoked gouda, and chipotle aioli on the side. My side was their beer battered fries, and I rarely order fries because I try to avoid the fat and extra carbs, but thought what the heck, “beer battered sounds tasty.” The battered fries and chipotle aioli combination was a perfect “10” in my book. As for the burger, if there was more room in my stomach, I would have ordered a second one. I ordered my burger, medium-rare, and that’s exactly how it came. Perfectly cooked to order. The flavor combination of chuck and brisket is spot ON. I have not had a burger this fine in a long time. I look forward to returning to try some of their other menu combinations, which I think are unique and thoughtful. Another major nice thing they offer is a quality gluten-free bun for my wife (who must eat GF for medical reasons). She said the GF bun was one of the best she’s ever had, and that’s rare for her to say, as most GF bun are dry and tasteless. As for the ambiance, this is a great place for young families. All the tables are wooden picnic tables. Kids can enjoy a variety of backyard games on the artificial turf, which adds to the motif. This is a kid-friendly place, so if you’re looking for a quiet place without kid noise in the background, look elsewhere. But if you enjoy seeing kids smile and laugh and have a good time, and that reminds you of years gone by, then this is the place for you. The wait staff is friendly and customer oriented. When we return to Prescott Valley, Dad’s Backyard Grill is a definite stop for us. It will be difficult for you to find a better burger, based on my first experience. Well done.