About Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse
Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse in Amherst serves authentic Southern BBQ with a Maritime twist. All meats are smoked in-house daily, sides made fresh from scratch, with inventive sauces like Blueberry and Rootbeer BBQ.
Features & Highlights
Detailed Information
Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse
In the heart of Amherst, Nova Scotia, Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse has established itself as the go-to spot for authentic Southern BBQ in the Maritimes. This family-owned restaurant, located at 147 South Albion Street, serves up mouthwatering smoked meats, scratch-made sides, and inventive sauces that have earned it a 4.6-star Google rating. Since opening, it has quickly become a beloved destination for BBQ enthusiasts across northern Nova Scotia.
Practical Information
Address & Location
Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse is located at 147 South Albion Street in Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 2X2. Situated in the heart of Amherst, the restaurant is easily accessible and makes a perfect stop while exploring the Northumberland Shore or travelling between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Hours of Operation
- Monday–Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Price Range
- Entrees: $17.99–$38.99 (individual) / $108.89 (Ultimate Platter for 4)
- Sides: $4.49–$5.49
- The restaurant offers excellent value for the quality and quantity of food.
Reservations
The restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis. For large groups or catering, contact the restaurant directly.
Parking
Street parking is available along South Albion Street. The restaurant is easily accessible by car and offers pick-up and delivery options via DoorDash and Uber Eats.
For Amherst and the wider Northumberland Shore, Our Backyard BBQ has become the dependable answer when only properly smoked meat will do. Brisket, ribs, chicken, and pulled pork are smoked in-house daily, the sides are made from scratch, and the Blueberry and Rootbeer BBQ sauces are the kind of thing you won't find on another menu in the province. The daily lunch special keeps regulars coming back, and the Ultimate Platter will feed four without breaking a sweat.
At a Glance
| What it is | Family-owned Southern BBQ with a Maritime twist in Amherst; all meats are smoked in-house daily and sides are made fresh from scratch |
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| Location | 147 South Albion Street, Amherst, in the heart of town; a natural stop on the Northumberland Shore or between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick |
| Hours | Monday to Saturday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM |
| Price range | Entrees $17.99 to $38.99; Ultimate Platter for four $108.89; sides $4.49 to $5.49 |
| Signature items | Brisket, ribs, chicken and pulled pork with inventive Blueberry and Rootbeer BBQ sauces, plus a daily lunch special |
| Seating and takeout | First-come, first-served seating; pick-up and delivery via DoorDash and Uber Eats; contact the restaurant for large groups or catering |
| Google rating | 4.6 stars from 144 reviews |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Our Backyard BBQ and Smokehouse?
At 147 South Albion Street in Amherst, northern Nova Scotia, easily reached whether you are exploring the Northumberland Shore or driving between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Street parking is available along South Albion Street and the restaurant is easily accessible by car.
What kind of food does it serve?
Authentic Southern BBQ with a Maritime twist. Brisket, ribs, chicken and pulled pork are smoked in-house daily, the sides are made fresh from scratch, and the inventive Blueberry and Rootbeer BBQ sauces are the kind of thing you will not find on another menu in the province.
Does it take reservations?
No, the restaurant operates on a first-come, first-served basis. For large groups or catering, contact the restaurant directly, and pick-up and delivery are available via DoorDash and Uber Eats if you would rather eat at home or on the road.
What does a meal cost?
Individual entrees run from roughly eighteen dollars to just under thirty-nine, sides sit in the four-and-a-half to five-and-a-half range, and the Ultimate Platter, which feeds four without breaking a sweat, is about one hundred and nine dollars. Regulars consider it excellent value for the quality and quantity.
What are the hours?
Monday to Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The daily lunch special keeps regulars coming back through the middle of the day.
Is it good for families and groups?
Yes. It is a family-owned room built around smoked meat and scratch sides, the Ultimate Platter is designed to feed four, and the first-come, first-served flow moves quickly at lunch. For bigger parties or events, the catering program is the route.
