We just tried the HDDR for the first time this past week. LOVED it!!! I have not tried the backyard BBQ, so I may not be helping your decision. I thought all of the food at the HDDR was very good. The meat on the ribs was very tender, fried chicken yummy, corn bread and mashed taters were great also! Can't forget the dessert that we gobbled up as well! Cute show. We were on the top tear and actually that was great too!