Planning a group event at Yard House and not sure where to start? Whether it’s a corporate lunch, birthday dinner, or a party of 20 that just wants a table full of nachos and wings — Yard House has two different ways to handle group dining, and they work very differently.
This guide breaks down both: the pre-set per-person packages (Menu 1 through Menu 5) and the shareable Apps & Platters menu built for groups of all sizes. By the end you’ll know exactly which option fits your group and what to expect on the table.
For the full regular menu outside of group dining, check out the Yard House full menu for all categories, prices, and calorie counts.
Does Yard House Do Group Dining?
Yes. Yard House offers dedicated group dining options that go beyond just pushing tables together. There are two formats:
1. Pre-Set Package Menus (Menu 1–5): Fixed per-person pricing where everyone picks from a curated set of dishes. These are pre-arranged, structured, and best for private events, corporate lunches, or any group where you want a predictable cost upfront.
2. Apps & Platters Menu: Large-format shareable dishes designed for groups. No pre-booking required for this one — it’s the go-to when your group just wants to share a spread of food at the table.
Does Yard House Have a Private Room?
This is one of the most searched questions about Yard House group dining. The answer depends on location — some Yard House locations have private or semi-private dining areas available for events, while others work with reserved sections of the restaurant.
The best move is to contact your local Yard House directly to ask about private dining availability, minimum spends, and booking requirements. Options vary significantly by location.
Yard House Group Dining Packages: Menu 1–5
These are pre-arranged fixed-price menus. You pick the tier that fits your budget, and guests choose their individual entrée from that menu’s options on the day. All menus include assorted iced teas, soda, and coffee. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Lunch Packages
Menu 1 — $15/Person (Lunch)
The entry-level lunch package. No shared starters — guests go straight to their individual entrée pick.
Choose one entrée:
| Entrée | Description |
|---|---|
| Baja Fish Street Taco Plate | Crispy white fish, lemon sriracha aioli, green cabbage, cilantro, pico de gallo & guacamole, spicy rice & beans |
| Angel Hair Pasta | Roasted romas, eggplant, broccolini, feta, olives, pine nuts, olive oil, chili flakes |
| Classic Cheeseburger | Lettuce, tomato, red onion, garlic aioli, choice of cheese, fries |
| Chicken Rice Bowl | Bok choy, baby corn, snap peas, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, celery, peppers & broccoli over jasmine rice |
| Roasted Turkey Club Sandwich | Swiss, avocado, applewood smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, mayo on toasted sourdough, fries |
| Ahi Crunchy Salad | Seared rare, field greens, asian slaw & crispy wontons in soy vinaigrette |
Dessert add-on: $4/person — Mini Chocolate Soufflé or Mini Peach Apple Cobbler
Menu 2 — $18/Person (Lunch)
Steps up with shared starters for the table — Guacamole & Chips and Hummus included before the entrées land.
Shared starters included: Guacamole & Chips, Hummus
Choose one entrée:
| Entrée | Description |
|---|---|
| Grilled Korean Beef Short Rib Tacos | Spicy green papaya, green onion, sriracha aioli, chili threads |
| Penne with Chicken | Crimini mushrooms, asparagus & sun-dried tomatoes in marsala cream sauce, parmesan |
| BBQ Bacon & Cheddar Burger | Applewood smoked bacon, rum bbq sauce, garlic aioli, fries |
| Blackened Chicken Torta | Pepper jack, cheddar, cabbage, crushed avocado, chipotle mayo, cumin crema, fries |
| Vodka Shrimp Pasta | Chopped shrimp & angel hair in light vodka tomato cream sauce, parmesan |
| Ahi Crunchy Salad | Seared rare, field greens, asian slaw & crispy wontons in soy vinaigrette |
Dessert add-on: $4/person — Mini Chocolate Soufflé or Mini Peach Apple Cobbler
Dinner Packages
Menu 3 — $25/Person (Dinner)
First dinner tier. Everyone gets a starter choice before their entrée — salad or soup.
Choose one starter: Classic Ranch Salad · Organic Tomato Bisque · Caesar Salad · New England Clam Chowder
Choose one entrée:
| Entrée | Description |
|---|---|
| Southern Fried Chicken Breast | Boneless, creamed corn, bbq beans, spinach mashed potatoes, bourbon gravy |
| Coconut Shrimp with Rice | Spicy green papaya salad, sweet chili & thai basil pesto, jasmine rice |
| Grilled Korean Beef Short Rib Tacos | Spicy green papaya, green onion, sriracha aioli, chili threads |
| Penne with Chicken | Crimini mushrooms, asparagus & sun-dried tomatoes in marsala cream sauce, parmesan |
| BBQ Bacon & Cheddar Burger | Applewood smoked bacon, rum bbq sauce, garlic aioli, fries |
| Ahi Crunchy Salad | Seared rare, field greens, asian slaw & crispy wontons in soy vinaigrette |
Dessert add-on: $4/person (choose two) — Mini Chocolate Soufflé · Mini Peach Apple Cobbler · Mini Lemon Soufflé · Mini Crème Brûlée
Menu 4 — $30/Person (Dinner)
Same starter format as Menu 3, but entrees step up noticeably. Dessert is now included, not an add-on.
Choose one starter: Classic Ranch Salad · Organic Tomato Bisque · Caesar Salad · New England Clam Chowder
Choose one entrée:
| Entrée | Description |
|---|---|
| Orange Peel Chicken | Baby corn & bok choy in spicy sweet orange glaze, jasmine rice |
| Coconut Shrimp with Rice | Spicy green papaya salad, sweet chili & thai basil pesto, jasmine rice |
| New York Steak Sandwich | Roasted roma tomatoes, swiss, fried onion strings, garlic aioli, sweet potato fries |
| {Mac + Cheese}² | Chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, wild mushrooms, cheddar, parmesan, campanelle pasta, truffle oil |
| Southern Fried Chicken Breast | Boneless, creamed corn, bbq beans, spinach mashed potatoes, bourbon gravy |
| Ahi Crunchy Salad | Seared rare, field greens, asian slaw & crispy wontons in soy vinaigrette |
Desserts included: Mini Chocolate Soufflé · Salted Caramel Butterscotch Pudding
Menu 5 — $40/Person (Dinner)
The premium tier. Shared appetizers are already included — no add-on needed. Entrées include ribeye and salmon. Option to upgrade the Rib Eye to a Pepper Crusted Filet for $5 more per person.
Shared appetizers included: Spinach Cheese Dip · Fried Calamari · Boneless Firecracker Wings
Choose one starter: Classic Ranch Salad · Organic Tomato Bisque · Caesar Salad · New England Clam Chowder
Choose one entrée:
| Entrée | Description |
|---|---|
| St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs | ½ rack smoked pork spare ribs, spicy bbq sauce, creamed corn & pinto beans |
| Grilled Rib Eye | 12oz, spinach corn mashed potatoes, grilled tomato, broccolini, house steak sauce (upgrade to Pepper Crusted Filet +$5) |
| {Mac + Cheese}² | Chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, wild mushrooms, cheddar, parmesan, campanelle pasta, truffle oil |
| Ginger Crusted Salmon | Wasabi mashed potatoes, snow peas, carrots, spicy peanut vinaigrette, fried carrot strings |
| Southern Fried Chicken Breast | Boneless, creamed corn, bbq beans, spinach mashed potatoes, bourbon gravy |
| Ahi Crunchy Salad | Seared rare, field greens, asian slaw & crispy wontons in soy vinaigrette |
Desserts included: Mini Chocolate Soufflé · Salted Caramel Butterscotch Pudding
Package Comparison at a Glance
| Menu 1 | Menu 2 | Menu 3 | Menu 4 | Menu 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $15/person | $18/person | $25/person | $30/person | $40/person |
| Meal | Lunch | Lunch | Dinner | Dinner | Dinner |
| Shared starters | ❌ | Guac + Hummus | ❌ | ❌ | Spinach Dip, Calamari, Wings |
| Individual starter | ❌ | ❌ | Salad/Soup | Salad/Soup | Salad/Soup |
| Dessert | Add-on $4 | Add-on $4 | Add-on $4 | Included | Included |
| Top protein | Fish, chicken | Shrimp pasta, short rib | Coconut shrimp, short rib | Steak sandwich, mac² | Ribeye, salmon, BBQ ribs |
Appetizer Add-On (Available on All Menus)
Every package menu allows you to add a shared appetizer round for the table:
- $5/person — choose 2 appetizers
- $8/person — choose 3 appetizers
Available appetizer add-ons: Spinach Cheese Dip · Onion Ring Tower · Moo Shu Egg Rolls · Lobster, Crab & Artichoke Dip · Fried Calamari · Boneless Wings (Firecracker, Buffalo, or Jerk)
Note: On Menu 5, shared appetizers are already included — the add-on is unnecessary unless you want extra variety.
Apps & Platters: For Groups Without a Package
Not booking a formal event? The Apps & Platters menu is the other group dining option — shareable large-format dishes you can order right off the table without any pre-planning.
Three serving size tiers:
- Apps — serves 4–6 guests
- Pizzas — serves 6–8 guests
- Platters — serves 12–20 guests
Appetizers (Serves 4–6)
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Poke Nachos* | 870 cal |
| Chicken Nachos | 2,630 cal |
| Blackened Ahi Sashimi* | 470 cal |
| Fried Calamari | 990 cal |
| Onion Ring Tower | 1,330 cal |
| Classic Sliders* | 1,330 cal |
| Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel | 1,440 cal |
| Firecracker Shrimp | 1,320 cal |
| Miguel’s Queso Dip | 1,560 cal |
| Chicken Lettuce Wraps | 750 cal |
| Four Cheese Spinach Dip | 950 cal |
| Edamame (steamed) | 180 cal |
| Edamame (stir-fried chili & garlic) | 490 cal |
| Guac & Chips | 800 cal |
| Parm Truffle Fries | 500 cal |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 650 cal |
| Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds | 1,980 cal |
| Hand-Battered Chicken Tenders | 1,320 cal |
Contains or may contain raw/undercooked ingredients
Platters (Serves 12–20)
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Poke Nachos* | 3,490 cal |
| Chicken Nachos | 10,510 cal |
| Miguel’s Queso Dip | 6,240 cal |
| Blackened Ahi Sashimi* | 1,750 cal |
| Classic Sliders* | 6,660 cal |
| Four Cheese Spinach Dip | 3,790 cal |
| Edamame (steamed) | 880 cal |
| Edamame (stir-fried) | 2,450 cal |
| Guac & Chips | 4,020 cal |
| Fried Calamari | 4,970 cal |
| Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds | 9,890 cal |
| Hand-Battered Chicken Tenders | 5,270 cal |
Wings (Serves 4–6) & Wing Platters (Serves 12–20)
Choose your style, then pick up to two sauces.
Wing styles:
- Crispy Traditional Wings
- Boneless Wings
- Gardein® (plant-based)
Sauce options: Buffalo · Whiskey Black Pepper · BBQ · Korean Chili Garlic · Lemon Pepper Dry Rub
| Format | Serves | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Wings (10 pc) | 4–6 | 940–1,230 cal |
| Boneless Wings (10 pc) | 4–6 | 770–1,010 cal |
| Gardein® Wings (10 pc) | 4–6 | 750–1,000 cal |
| Traditional Wing Platter | 12–20 | 4,380–5,570 cal |
| Boneless Wing Platter | 12–20 | 3,580–4,560 cal |
| Gardein® Wing Platter | 12–20 | 3,010–4,000 cal |
Pizzas (Serves 6–8)
| Pizza | Description | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| BBQ Chicken | Smoked gouda, mozzarella, red onion, cilantro, bbq sauce | 1,250 cal |
| Margherita | Fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, fresh basil | 1,070 cal |
| Three Cheese | Fontina, fresh mozzarella, parmesan | 1,040 cal |
| The Carnivore | Pepperoni, seasoned beef, spicy sausage, crispy bacon, mozzarella, tomato sauce | 1,520 cal |
| Pepperoni & Mushroom | Crimini mushrooms, mozzarella, tomato sauce | 1,100 cal |
Vegetarian & Plant-Based Options for Groups
Yard House has solid vegetarian coverage across the group menus:
Gardein® substitutions available on: Chicken Nachos, Hand-Battered Chicken Tenders, Wings/Wing Platters, BBQ Chicken Pizza
Vegetarian-marked items on the Apps & Platters menu: Four Cheese Spinach Dip, Edamame, Guac & Chips, Parm Truffle Fries, Sweet Potato Fries, Onion Ring Tower, Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel, Wisconsin Fried Cheese Curds
Note: Yard House uses communal cooking equipment for all menu offerings, so cross-contact is possible.
Which Package Is Right for Your Group?
For a casual corporate lunch — Menu 1 ($15) or Menu 2 ($18) keeps it simple and budget-friendly. Menu 2 is worth the extra $3 for the shared guac and hummus to get the table talking before entrées arrive.
For a birthday dinner or celebration — Menu 3 ($25) or Menu 4 ($30) hits the sweet spot. Menu 4 includes dessert, which removes one more thing to coordinate.
For a high-end private event — Menu 5 ($40) is the move. Ribeye, salmon, shared appetizers already built in, and the option to upgrade to a filet.
For a casual large group with no pre-planning — Skip the packages and go straight to Platters. Order a couple of wing platters, nachos, and queso dip for the table and let everyone order off the regular menu individually.
For a complete look at what Yard House serves beyond the group menus, see the Yard House full menu. And if you’re planning a group lunch specifically, the $9.95 Yard House lunch menu is worth knowing about for smaller or more casual daytime gatherings.
FAQs
Q1. Can Yard House accommodate 20–30 people?
Ans. Yes. The Platter menu is designed to serve 12–20 guests per item, so ordering a mix of platters can comfortably feed 20–30 people. For very large groups, the pre-set package menus with reserved seating are the better route.
Q2. Does Yard House do catering?
Ans. Yard House does not offer traditional off-site catering. Group dining happens on-premises through their package menus or the Apps & Platters format.
Q3. How much does Yard House group dining cost per person?
Ans. Package menus start at $15/person for lunch and go up to $40/person for the premium dinner package. Appetizer add-ons are available for $5–$8/person on all menus. Tax and gratuity are not included.
Q4. Does Yard House take reservations for large groups?
Ans. Yes, Yard House accepts reservations for large groups, particularly for the pre-set package menus. It’s recommended to contact your location in advance to discuss group size, menu selection, and availability.
Q5. What are the best appetizers to order for a large group at Yard House?
Ans. For a group of 12–20, the Chicken Nachos platter, Miguel’s Queso Dip, Wing Platters, and Four Cheese Spinach Dip are reliable crowd-pleasers. Poke Nachos are worth adding if your group is into raw fish.
Q6. What wing sauces can you choose for group orders?
Ans. You can choose up to two sauces per wing order. Options are Buffalo, Whiskey Black Pepper, BBQ, Korean Chili Garlic, and Lemon Pepper Dry Rub.
Q7. Does Yard House have vegetarian options for group dining?
Ans. Yes. Several items are marked vegetarian on the Apps & Platters menu, and Gardein® plant-based substitutions are available on select items including nachos, chicken tenders, wings, and BBQ Chicken Pizza.
Q8. What is the difference between the Yard House lunch menu and the group lunch packages?
Ans. The Yard House lunch menu is a $9.95 walk-in deal available 11AM–3PM for anyone. The group lunch packages ($15–$18/person) are pre-arranged event menus for planned group gatherings with a more structured format.
Menu items and availability may vary by location. Contact your local Yard House to confirm current offerings before booking.