Backfin Blues Bar & Grill

One of the few places I’ve found that is up to par with my old haunt, new Orleans. A bit pricey but so worth it. Wish it were a bigger place. Try the red pepper crab soup… mmmmmm

We were seated as soon as we walked in, only to be left high and dry. When we hit the 15 minute mark with out a waitress even looking at us we walked out.
Maybe we will try next year after we get over the bad service.

I will not patronize an establishmentioned that treats people poorly. I had to stand around aimless waiting over 10 minutes to be seated as the staff and manager named Rob ran around like I was invisible. The Owner is a pseudo local ninja chef with rediculous prices. Sorry Port Deposit but try again is all I can say!
Overpriced, Unfriendly, Dirty, Poor Edicate.

Updated review:
Backfin was a little underwhelming this most recent visit.
It was good but not great as we have come to expect.
It was very busy, I get it. Ran out of Lobster Bisque, Oyster stew and a few of the specials.
Our friend found a fuzz ball in her salad which was very off– putting.
Mushroom soup had a good flavor but was missing mushrooms!
Scallops were overcooked and chewy.
Fire and Ice tuna was seared too long and not as rare as previous visits.
Desserts are not their strength.
The really goods: Steak, grilled perfectly with a good taste and our waitress was a doll. Thats it this visit.
We do really like it here and will be back because I know it can do better!

Went out of our way to come here and so worth it! Food was the best. Fresh and hot. Simple but off the wall menu. The menu is small but doing what they do best. Had the crab cake, which had no filler, and it was the best I have had. Husband had the hangover burger and was his best. Then topped it off with the sweet bread french toast with brown sugar banana sauce. Out of this world. Saved this in favorites on the gps so we can return. Service was also great with the chef coming out of kitchen to welcome us.

Made my way down from Longwood Gardens Christmas light show to Port Deposit. I skipped my included complimentary breakfast at hotel to visit Port Deposit.
I have had many good breakfasts in my 69 years on this earth, but to find the absolute amazing best ever of a lifetime at age 69 is amazing.
Eggs Benedict: A variation on the theme.
English muffin, filet mignon, egg and a lobster bisque sauce.
This is a place I intend to explore further on my subsequent trips to Longwood Gardens. I can stop in on the way up and then again on the way back!!!

Had the veal Oscar very average. Was told by the help that kitchen was busy due to large parties in back and our food was slooooow.

Awesome! The chef makes everything from scratch. Had the Chile Sea Bass at the recommendation of our waitress Nicole. Great choice, the mushroom glaze was creamy and tasty. The honey glazed carrots and house potatoes were so good!!! Asked Nicole for a nice glass of red, she recommended the Root 1 Cabernay. Perfect with the meal.

Had the stuffed lobster with the glazed carrots and house potatoes. The lobster and crab imperial was amazing. I forgot completely that it was served with butter because it wasn’t necessary. The hollandaise sauce is made to order and it’s clear when you’re eating it. The carrots and potatoes were also amazing.
That’s just the food. On top of that the service was amazing. The executive chef is the owner and paid us a visit and made sure everything was ok.

Excellent. Sea Bass only outdone by the mushroom soup and salad. Good service, reasonable prices and good wine.

I have to apologize. I have been calling this town Port Decrepit for years. Just have to stop, its not correct anymore.
This restaurant was real nice, the owner/​chef checked out the tables, the hostess checked on us and the wait staff was prompt and helpful. Wish I had been more hungry, not just wanting a appetizer and beer. I get back up there, will work this into my routine.

I like to consider myself somewhat of a foodie, today we came to Backfin for brunch. I was in the mood for lunch and my husband wanted breakfast. I opted for the French Dip and the waitress offered a variety of different cheeses for the sandwich, so I chose Brie. Well, I must say it truly made the sandwich, it would have been good with another cheese I am sure, but the creaminess and flavor of the Brie blended so well and perfected it! The drink of the day was a Grapefruit Crush and since that’s one of my favorites I of course had to get one. It was honestly one of the best I have had! My husband got one of the specials of the day which was blueberry stuffed French Toast, which was excellent! It was filled with fresh blueberries and had a perfect balance, not overly sweet, which was nice.
Today makes our 4^th visit to Backfin and we have never been disappointed. The service is always spectacular and the food is top-​notch! The brunch is reasonably priced but the dinners are a little more pricey, however you get what you pay for. In my eyes, the meals have been worth every penny, but if you are looking to save a couple dollars sometimes you can find a Living Social deal. Backfin is on my top list of favorite restaurants so don’t pass up if you have the chance to go!

Dined here with an old college friend that I’d not seen in 20 years. Great atmosphere, attentive service, wonderful food. Overall, the location only added to the pleasure of the evening as we caught up on the past couple of decades.

Dinner was delicious. I had the Prime Rib with mashed sweet potatoes and julienne sliced zucchini. We started our meal with a cup of Lobster Bisque.
Everything was seasoned perfectly and perfectly prepared.
The owner and chef came out to greet us.
We had a marvelous time.

Chef Bob and gang are amazing. Food is out of this world. The staff are so friendly and Chef Bob makes sure he greets you sometime during your meal.

This place is seriously amazing. I now bring all my out of state friends here for a very enjoyable brunch to prove to them I don’t live in hickville. Brunch is delicious — even better than NYC, in my opinion.
I made reservations just to be safe which is very easy to do. Our waiter was warm, friendly, professional, and had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend trying their toasted blueberry muffin, which just melts in your mouth. I still dream about that muffin and I’m not even a muffin lover. I had the Oscar omlete, which hosted crab and a hollandaise sauce. And I have two words — Rosemary. Potatoes. Freaking delicious. I really appreciate the quality of food here for the price and I can’t wat to try dinner soon!

Hit traffic on 95 driving from DC to NJ and discovered this hidden gem. The food was outstanding and the service was great as well. Everything was delicious and cooked to perfection. The head chef Bob even came out to thank us. Highly recommended!

What can I say? Spectacular. My partner and I were en route to Philly from Virginia in traffic, and missed the exit for Havre de Grace… so we took the first exit on 222 and came down the hill to Port Deposit. Back Fin Blues is in an old storefront on Main Street with plank floors and a few tables squeezed in next to the kitchen. Parking was tricky, but walking into Back Fin is like stepping back in time… the building dates to the late 1800’s. I ordered blackened barrundi with roasted brussel sprouts and fingerling potatoes while my girlfriend ordered crab cakes with an Asian mango sauce and a double portion of brussel sprouts. We topped it off with a ’10 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Every morsel was superb, including the house green salad and the freshly baked rye rolls. 5 stars!

For a tiny town, you wouldn’t expect a culinary experience like this place to exist. The chef here is clearly well trained, well traveled, and intent on bringing a somewhat po-​dunk town like Port Deposit into the hipster food revolution. Fresh ingredients, possibly locally sourced-​definitely in the case of the blue crab– and innovative methods come together to bring customers appetizers like pork empanadas and entrees involving local Kennett Square mushrooms. Yum. And of course you can get crab meat in almost anything.
I had a simple omelette, but my husband has Hawaiian french toast that smelled heavenly. The mimosas were on point, as well. My mom had the crab asparagus omelette, which looked amazing and tasted great if you were judging how quickly she cleared her plate! Overall, a must-​go if you are in the area. You can’t beat local crab dishes done exceptionally well.

Yessss. Brunch date with my daughter (10 & picky) Loved everything! Ordered the Shrimp Lejon, Crab Louis, Chef Pizza… I could drink the sauce on the Crab Louis!!! So freakin good. My daughters quesadilla was huge– loads of leftovers.
Will definitely be back and make a day of it; same exit at Hollywood Casino…