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Backyard (Persian BBQ & Grill) - Grand Rapids, MI
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Backyard (Persian BBQ & Grill) - Grand Rapids, MI

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5070 28th St SE Ste C, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49512
Temporarily Closed•Persian, BBQ, Steak House, Mediterranean, Barbecue•$$

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About Backyard (Persian BBQ & Grill)

Backyard offers a vibrant Persian BBQ experience in Grand Rapids. Guests enjoy grilled meats, fresh salads, and traditional dishes in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Popular Dishes

Shirazi Salad

Shirazi Salad

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Persian Salad

Persian Salad

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Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

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Mirza Qasemi

Mirza Qasemi

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Tahdig (Based On Availability)

Tahdig (Based On Availability)

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Kotlet

Kotlet

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Menu

Appetizers & Sides

Shirazi Salad

Shirazi Salad

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$10

(She-ra-zi Salad) Diced cucumber, tomato, onions, drizzled with olive oil and lime juice

Energy: 70
Ingredients:cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, lemon juice, olive oil
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Persian Salad

Persian Salad

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$12

Chopped Romaine, cucumber, tomato, red onion, served with house dressing

Energy: 80
Ingredients:cucumber, tomato, onion, parsley, sumac, olive oil
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Mast-O-Khiar

Mast-O-Khiar

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$10

(must·oh·kee·ar) - Yogurt, diced cucumber, dried dill, and dried mint, served with fresh bread.

Energy: 150
Ingredients:yogurt, cucumber, dried mint, garlic, salt
Allergens:dairy
VegGFHalal
Mast-O-Musir

Mast-O-Musir

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$12

(must·oh·moo·seer) Creamy yogurt with shallot, served with fresh bread.

Energy: 120
Ingredients:yogurt, mint, garlic, herbs, olive oil
Allergens:dairy
VegGFHalal
Torshi (Bowl)

Torshi (Bowl)

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$8

(Tor-she) - Pickled vegetables in vinegar

Energy: 40
Ingredients:cucumber, carrot, beet, vinegar, spices
SpicyVegVeganGFDFHalal
Grilled Tomato

Grilled Tomato

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$1

Charred tomato slices with herb drizzle.

Energy: 50
Ingredients:tomato, olive oil, herbs
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Torshi (Side)

Torshi (Side)

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$2

(Tor-she) - Pickled vegetables in vinegar

Energy: 30
Ingredients:cucumber, carrot, vinegar, spices
SpicyVegVeganGFDFHalal
Grilled Tomatoes

Grilled Tomatoes

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$2

Char‑grilled tomato halves, seasoned simply with salt.

Energy: 50
Ingredients:tomatoes, olive oil, salt, pepper
VegVeganGFDFHalal

Soups & Salads

Lentil Soup

Lentil Soup

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$8

Tomato lentil soup seasoned to perfection

Energy: 150
Ingredients:red lentils, onion, garlic, cumin, turmeric, lemon
SpicyVegVeganGFDFHalal

Rice & Biryani

Tahdig (Based On Availability)

Tahdig (Based On Availability)

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$18

(Tah-deeg) A Persian Favorite, Golden, crispy rice, perfectly caramelized crust, topped with Gheymeh Bademjan stew

Energy: 250
Ingredients:rice, oil, saffron
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Plate Of Rice

Plate Of Rice

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$6

Fluffy steamed basmati rice, lightly salted.

Energy: 200
Ingredients:rice, butter, salt
Allergens:dairy
VegGFHalal
Baghali Polo

Baghali Polo

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$10

A delicious dish of rice, fava beans and dill.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:rice, dill, lima beans, saffron
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Persian-Style White Rice

Persian-Style White Rice

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$6

Fluffy long grain white rice infused with saffron. A traditional and delicious accompaniment.

Energy: 200
Ingredients:rice, saffron, water
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Plate Of Baghali Polo (Dill Rice And Fava Beans)

Plate Of Baghali Polo (Dill Rice And Fava Beans)

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$10

Saffron rice with dill and buttery fava beans, aromatic and hearty.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:rice, fava beans, dill, butter, saffron
Allergens:dairy
SpicyVegGFHalal
Chicken Biryani

Chicken Biryani

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$13

Fragrant chicken biryani with spiced rice, tender chicken, and herbs.

Energy: 500
Ingredients:chicken, basmati rice, spices, herbs, yogurt
Allergens:dairy
Spicy ×3GFHalal

Main Course

Kotlet

Kotlet

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$12

(Kǒte·let) - Fried flattened ground beef, potato & Persian herbs, served with Persian pickles, tomatoes & freshly made bread

Energy: 350
Ingredients:ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, spices, oil
SpicyGFDFHalal
Lamb Shank (Wed & Thurs Only)

Lamb Shank (Wed & Thurs Only)

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$34

(A favorite amongst foodies) Served with a bed of Baghali rice (fresh dill and fava beans)

Energy: 600
Ingredients:lamb shank, garlic, onion, herbs, spices, broth
Spicy ×2GFDFHalal

Platters & Combos

Kotlet + Olivieh Combo

Kotlet + Olivieh Combo

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$16

Juicy meat patty paired with hearty vegetable salad, satisfying and flavorful.

Energy: 400
Ingredients:ground beef, onion, breadcrumbs, potatoes, carrots, peas, beans, spices
Allergens:gluten
SpicyDFHalal
Soltani

Soltani

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$44

(Sole·tah·ni) - A combination of one koobideh and one barg. The name suggests that it is prepared in the style of a king.

Energy: 800
Ingredients:beef, chicken, lamb, bell pepper, onion, rice, flatbread, yogurt
Allergens:dairy, gluten
SpicyHalal

Breakfast

Olivieh

Olivieh

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$12

(Oh·le·vee·eh) Shredded chicken, potato, English peas, Persian pickles, eggs and mayonnaise

Energy: 200
Ingredients:eggs, potatoes, onion, parsley, oil
Allergens:eggs
VegGFDFHalal

Kebabs & Grills

Koobideh (8oz)

Koobideh (8oz)

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$18

(Koo-bee-deh) - One skewer of ground beef and lamb infused together, seasoned to perfection.

Energy: 400
Ingredients:ground lamb, onion, spices
SpicyGFDFHalal
Joojeh Kabob

Joojeh Kabob

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$26

(Jū·jeh) - Boneless chicken thighs marinated with special house seasoning

Energy: 350
Ingredients:chicken, yogurt, lemon, saffron, spices
Allergens:dairy
SpicyGFHalal
Barg

Barg

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$36

(Bah·erg) - Thinly sliced filet mignon skewer

Energy: 350
Ingredients:beef, garlic, lemon, spices
SpicyGFDFHalal
Vaziri

Vaziri

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$34

(Va·zīri) - A combination of one Joojeh and one koobideh

Energy: 300
Ingredients:chicken, garlic, lemon, spices
SpicyGFDFHalal
One Skewer Of Koobideh

One Skewer Of Koobideh

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$8

Juicy minced meat kebab on a skewer, seasoned with aromatic spices.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:ground meat, onion, turmeric, saffron, salt
Spicy ×2GFDFHalal
One Skewer Of Barg

One Skewer Of Barg

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$20

Tender beef kebab marinated in yogurt and lemon, grilled to perfection.

Energy: 300
Ingredients:beef, yogurt, garlic, lemon, saffron, salt
Allergens:dairy
Spicy ×3GFHalal
One Skewer Of Joojeh

One Skewer Of Joojeh

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$18

Grilled chicken skewer flavored with turmeric and lemon zest.

Energy: 250
Ingredients:chicken, lemon, turmeric, garlic, salt
Spicy ×2GFDFHalal

Desserts

Baklava

Baklava

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$5

Phyllo dough filled with walnuts, pistachio, honey, rose water and saffron

Energy: 300
Ingredients:phyllo dough, walnuts, butter, honey, cinnamon
Allergens:gluten, nuts, dairy
VegHalal

Curries & Stews

Mirza Qasemi

Mirza Qasemi

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$16

(Meer-za Ghä-se-me) Roasted eggplants, infused and sautéed garlic, and tomatoes, and served with egg

Energy: 200
Ingredients:eggplant, tomato, garlic, onion, turmeric, paprika, oil
Spicy ×2VegVeganGFDFHalal
Gheymeh Bademjan

Gheymeh Bademjan

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$26

(Ghe-meh Ba-dem-jan) - Angus beef, eggplant braised with tomato saffron, Persian dried lime with yellow split peas served with aged Basmati rice.

Energy: 400
Ingredients:eggplant, lamb, split peas, tomatoes, onions, turmeric
SpicyGFDFHalal

Breads

Fresh Bread (Per Party Of Two)

Fresh Bread (Per Party Of Two)

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$2

Freshly baked. Golden-brown crust, fluffy interior.

Energy: 200
Ingredients:flour, water, yeast, salt
Allergens:gluten
VegVeganDFHalal

Burgers & Fried Chicken

Olivieh Sandwich

Olivieh Sandwich

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$14

(oh·lee·vee·eh) - Persian style shredded chicken, potato salad, Persian pickle, tomato and wrapped in our fresh house baked bread.

Energy: 380
Ingredients:bread, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, mayonnaise
Allergens:dairy, eggs, gluten
VegHalal
Chicken Sandwich

Chicken Sandwich

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$16

Roasted chicken, lettuce, tomato, Persian pickle, our in-house Backyard sauce and wrapped in our fresh house baked bread.

Energy: 420
Ingredients:chicken breast, bun, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise
Allergens:eggs, gluten
DFHalal
Kotlet Sandwiches

Kotlet Sandwiches

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$16

(koh·tlet) - Savory meat and potato patty, lettuce, tomato, Persian pickle, topped with our in-house Backyard sauce and wrapped in our fresh house baked bread.

Energy: 350
Ingredients:ground meat, bun, onions, herbs, spices
Allergens:gluten
SpicyDFHalal

Wraps & Sandwiches

Koobideh Sandwich

Koobideh Sandwich

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$16

(koo·buh·deh) - 8oz of ground beef and lamb infused together, fresh bread, juicy grilled tomato, a sprinkle of sumac.

Energy: 400
Ingredients:ground meat, bread, onion, spices
Allergens:gluten
Spicy ×2DFHalal

Beverages

Persian Hot Tea

Persian Hot Tea

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$3

Persian black tea, infused with cardamom

Energy: 5
Ingredients:black tea, sugar, cardamom
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Diet Coke

Diet Coke

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$3

Zero‑calorie cola with crisp refreshment.

Ingredients:carbonated water, aspartame, caramel color, natural flavors, phosphoric acid
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Kendall Jackson Merlot

Kendall Jackson Merlot

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$10

Smooth Merlot with ripe plum and soft tannins.

Energy: 120
Ingredients:grapes, yeast, oak
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay

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$10

Elegant Chardonnay with buttery vanilla notes.

Energy: 120
Ingredients:grapes, yeast, oak
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Negra Modelo

Negra Modelo

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$5

Dark Mexican lager with rich malt flavor.

Energy: 140
Ingredients:water, malted barley, hops, yeast
Allergens:gluten
VegVeganDFHalal
Miller Lite

Miller Lite

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$5

Cold, crisp lager perfect for a relaxed evening.

Energy: 150
Ingredients:malt, hops, water, yeast
Allergens:gluten
VegVeganDFHalal
Founders All Day IPA

Founders All Day IPA

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$6

Hoppy, refreshing IPA with citrus notes.

Energy: 180
Ingredients:malt, hops, water, yeast
Allergens:gluten
VegVeganDFHalal
Ice Tea

Ice Tea

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$3

Freshly brewed Persian black tea, infused with cardamon

Energy: 10
Ingredients:tea, water, sugar
VegVeganGFDFHalal
Coca Cola

Coca Cola

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$3

Classic fizzy cola with caramel notes.

Energy: 140
Ingredients:carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors
VegVeganGFDFHalal

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