A lively outdoor restaurant or bar patio with people sitting at tables, some under umbrellas, enjoying drinks and food. The area has a mix of indoor and outdoor seating, with a second level in the background filled with more people. There are large fans, TV screens, and warm lighting creating a cozy, social atmosphere during the daytime.
Outdoor seating area of a cafe with white chairs and tables, surrounded by red flowers and green foliage, with a building in the background.
Mexican food platter featuring sliced cucumbers, chips, guacamole, a pink drink garnished with lime, and various tacos and side dishes with meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
Top-down view of a outdoor dining table with various plates of food and drinks, including pasta, green beans, ribs, fried food with dipping sauces, and beverages, with people's hands reaching for the food.
Two colorful frozen drinks with popsicles, lemon wedges, and rim salts on a black surface outdoors

Eat, drink,
& Play outside

Situated in the heart of McKinney, Texas and nestled under the towering canopy of old oaks, The Yard is the perfect place to bring your whole family. Gather your friends, enjoy our takes on classic backyard grub while sipping on a frozen margarita or a cold Shiner Bock. With indoor dining, patio seating and plenty of space to spread-out in the yard, we invite you to eat, drink and play outside.

Good dogs, good drinks, good cause 🐶 Saturday, October 3rd from 11am to 4pm we’re teaming up with @codysfriendsrescue and bringing adoptable pups to The Yard in Downtown McKinney. Come meet your new best friend, or just come pet a lot of dogs.
We’ll do the grilling. You do the chillin’. All weekend.🤠 📍 The Yard, Downtown McKinney #DowntownMcKinney #McKinneyTX #McKinneyEats #McKinneyRestaurants #BurgersAndBeer
The only thing you’re mowing this Labor Day is a marg. Maybe two. Patio’s open all weekend at The Yard in Downtown McKinney. 🤠
Lunch break in Downtown McKinney. Order’s simple: something cold, something good. Patio lunch and cold drinks on the square at The Yard. Pictured: BLACKENED MAHI TACO PLATE cauliflower elote, tomatillo salsa, roasted jalapeño, mango pic
It’s a “find the nearest AC and a frozen cocktail” kind of day. Good thing we’ve got covered spots, ice cold drinks, and even better company inside. See you soon. 📍 The Yard, Downtown McKinney #TheYardMcKinney #DowntownMcK
If it looks this good, imagine the first bite. The Chef’s Chicken Wrap is calling your name at The Yard in Downtown McKinney.
We’ve got the perfect treat for this summer heat. Chocolate chip cookie sandwich, thick layer of ice cream, enjoy it on our patio at The Yard in Downtown McKinney.
The Church Street Club. Layer after layer of smoked turkey, avocado, crispy bacon, havarti, and cholula mayo on griddled sourdough. Fair warning: once you pick it up, you’re committed. 🔥