Food. Fire. Friends.

Eat

Drink

Enjoy the Hang

The Eastside of Downtown

Underneath Majestic Oaks

From dappled sunlight through the oaks, to glowing fires, and hanging cafe lights in the evening - this is the place to grab a meal, have a drink, and gather with friends and neighbors.

The Backyard Aiken view from Horry Street

What is The Backyard?

We sell food, but we aren't quite a restaurant.

We sell drinks, but we aren't quite a bar.

We are where people gather, but we aren't quite a venue.

Inspired by The Annual Steeplechase and afternoons in my best friend's backyard, The Backyard is a place of community. Since the beginning of man, people have gathered around fires to share food, share drink, share warmth, share laughs, share stories, and share experiences.

Restaurants have become a place where you are told when to arrive and when to leave. You are told where to sit and expected to stay for your visit - often next to strangers.

We encourage you to sit near, even with, strangers, but dare you to depart as the same.

Growing With Downtown Aiken

Still Taking Shape.

We’re open. We’re cooking.
And we’re still building what this place will become.

The Backyard Aiken Outdoor Dining

The Backyard - Now Open

We are currently serving outside between The Parlour and Solo Vino.

The Backyard Aiken Airstream Bar

The Airstream - Coming Soon

A 50's Vintage Airstream is being repurposed for a great hang.

The Backyard Aiken inside lounge

The Lounge - Coming Soon

An interior space is under construction providing a more intimate setting.

The Eastside Village

Leading the expansion into Aiken's Eastern corridor is The Eastside Village, a campus of local business owners who have come together offer their talents and services for Aikenites and Aiken travellers alike.

You can find coffee, breakfast and lunch at The Parlour Coffee Shoppe.
You can find boutique retail wine and wine club at Solo Vino on the Southern end of the campus.

And in between - The Backyard spans from the The Parlour to Solo Vino - offering food, fire, and friends.

The Backyard Aiken located at the corner of Richland Ave and Horry St
The Backyard Aiken Menu

V.1.0

Our menu is growing as is our footprint. We are currently serving in a portion of our outdoor space as we finish the Lounge and expand our outdoor footprint.

The Backyard Aiken outdoor dining at night
The Backyard Aiken outdoor dining and  wisteria

In the Heart of Historic Downtown Aiken

The Backyard Aiken outdoor dining family table
Aiken Train near The Backyard Aiken on Park Ave.
Turn on Horry Street from Park Ave in historic Downtown Aiken to get to The Backyard
Live music at The Backyard Aiken and Solo Vino
Charleston Row homes near The Backyard Aiken at the corner of Park Ave and Horry St in historic Downtown Aiken
Urban and Rural Farm Gate at The Backyard Aiken

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