Yard House
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1996 in Long Beach, California, United States |
| Founder | Steele Platt, Tom Yelenick, William Wollrab, Steve Reynolds |
| Headquarters | Orlando , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | American cuisine, fusion cuisine, craft beer |
| Owner | Darden Restaurants |
| Parent | Darden Restaurants |
Yard House is a U.S.-based restaurant chain boasting more than 80 venues nationwide. Purchased by Darden Restaurants in 2012 for $585 million, its central operations are located in Orlando, Florida. The establishment is known for its casual dining atmosphere and serves a variety of American dishes such as pasta, salads, chicken, seafood, and options tailored for gluten-sensitive customers.
History
Established in 1996 in Long Beach, California by founders Steele Platt, Tom Yelenick, William Wollrab, and Steve Reynolds, Yard House expanded eastward starting in 2010 with a new site at Legacy Place in Dedham, Massachusetts. Although the chain has a strong presence throughout the United States, its operations in mainland China are managed independently by a local entity not connected to Yard House USA or Darden.
Menu
Yard House offers an extensive menu centered on fusion cuisine, featuring multiple items made with Gardein. The restaurant highlights craft beer by providing more than 100 varieties on tap alongside tasting platters designed to sample various selections.