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13503 Saint Albert Trail Northwest, Edmonton, AB
The Backyard Smokehouse is a barbecue restaurant serving smoked meats including brisket, beef back ribs, and whole smoked chicken, alongside sides like mac and cheese, poutine, and salads. The kitchen uses halal meat. Signature items include the Three Yard Platter and the Backyard Burger, with portions described as large. The restaurant operates counter service and dine-in seating, and offers milkshakes alongside its meat-forward menu.
The menus clearly state that halal food is served. The Backyard Smokehouse is 100% halal-certified across all locations in Toronto, Mississauga, and Edmonton. All meats are sourced from certified halal suppliers.
Score reflects admin-confirmed halal status; no additional evidence on file yet.
We had a mixed experience overall. The food had some really great highlights, but the service could definitely be improved. The meat was flavorful and delicious, and most of the dishes we ordered tasted very good. Unfortunately, the steak was overcooked and much more done than we had requested. It was quite tough, making it difficult to eat, which was disappointing considering everything else was so enjoyable. The service was where we struggled the most. The staff didn’t come across as very welcoming, and we felt a bit uncomfortable at times. We were seated right beside the exit door in a tucked-away spot, even though there seemed to be other tables available. Our food also took quite a while to arrive, and the sauces and spices we ordered with our meal weren’t brought out until well after the food had already been served. That said, the quality of most of the food was genuinely good, and you can tell care goes into the dishes. With friendlier service, better timing, and more attention to cooking the steak as requested, this could be a really great dining experience.
