What a great addition to the neighboorhood! A great covered patio with games, live music, great food and a central location.
I had the opportunity to visit the Yard twice in the same day. And the experiences were night and day. Come to think of it, those are the 2 times I was there...once for lunch and then later to meet up with friends for drinks and music.
The lunch scene was not idea. Service was a little spotty - we did have to ask for things a couple of times. But also the noise level was completely unbearable. When my mom complained about it on her visit, I thought that was just her age talking (imagine a cranky lady shaking her fist at the kiddos - "turn that loud mess off").
With the busy street on one side and live band that answered back with a higher volume, sound waves bounced chaotically off every inche of the patio - the place is nothing but hard surfaces. I was literally screaming at my lunch companion as well as the waitress. I was also in a volume battle with the noisy kids seated just a foot away from us. Oh yes, there are children there too.
As I left, with a sore throat and ringing in my ears, I decided this was not a place to return. However, when friends picked the yard later that night, I realized that wouldn't last.
And it was still loud. But that seems more acceptable when it is after 10pm...however, I was struggling to continue to yell at my companions and listen carefully with my ear in their face to hear them.
So that was my major take away from my 6 hours at the Yard. Loud. In fact, I can still hear it ringing in my ears.