This may be the weirdest review ever but here goes. I have never actually eaten here but was stationed at Aberdeen PG in 1970-71. Really enjoyed Maryland for the most part and growing up in Mississippi I was exposed to several dishes that we had never heard of at the time in the Deep South. Submarine sandwiches believe it or not were one. We had Po Boys which were similar but not exactly the same thing. Also grew to love fried clams which no one here at the time ever ate. Of course we had oysters from the gulf and plenty of blue crab but the steamed crab Maryland style was superior to our boiled crab. By the way Marylanders, many of the crabs y'all are now eating come from the gulf not Chesapeake Bay. A friend of mine who is a crabber on Lake Pontchartrain sells all of his #1 crabs for export to Maryland as he makes twice as much than selling the locally . Anyway, I do wish I could make another trip to the area and see what is new the last 50 years. From the looks on yelp, a lot. I am a foodie though and have learned to read between the lines on Yelp reviews and based on that, I would definitely give this place a try. It looks great and I feel sure it is. Bon appetite!
Austin P.
Excellent menu, food, drinks, music, and service. We were with a big group and everybody really liked what they ordered. Strongly recommended.
621 Studios
Amazing 5 star brunch - cocktails included!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
ELM
Interesting place. Made dinner reservations for Valentines, but the only available slot was 5:00. That was the first seating, but the place was crowded from the get-go. Not a lot of room to maneuver. Service was decent (although I did have to ask twice about my partner's drink order), but the steaks we ordered (Black n' Blue and Crown Filet) were outstanding! Place pretty much cleared out around 7:00. Despite the few quirks, we definitely plan to go back.
Joey G
We love Backfin Blues and this visit did not disappoint. Maura took good care of us in the bar area with refreshing beverages and food. Thanks to the chefs for our Berkshire chop, Ahi Tuna, wedge salad and the best soup in the world, Blazin CrabThanks everyonePatti and Joe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fire & Ice Seared Tuna, Crab Cake, Filet Au Poivre
Rick Howe
Perfect Dinner. Chef Bob's Pepper-Crusted Filet with Gran Marnier Demi is the reason I chose Backfin Blues for my birthday dinner. Plus they make the PERFECT Martini - Tanqueray 10 EXTRA EXTRA DRY (don't even put it next to a bottle of vermouth) with a twist. Started with Caesar Salad. Finished with Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake and a cup of black coffee. And the spring peepers along Rt. 222 (we drive up to Rt. 1 to cross the dam) sang "Happy Birthday" to me on the way home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Au Poivre
Kendra Stamper
If I could leave Maura 6 stars I would! Best ever !
Perfectly prepared Valentines dinner with both cocktail and mocktail choices. I've never had a bad meal at Backfin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dinner
Mike Jeandell
First timers for brunch. Maura behind the bar took great care of our party of 4. Cool laid back atmosphere. The food we all had was sooo good. Filet was perfectly cooked. We hadn't even finished our meals and were already talking about our next time?
We had a party of 6 and Emily was our server. She was so accommodating, attentive, and helpful with our menu selections. Food was delicious too of course!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthia Jones
I love everything about Back Fin in Port.. It starts with great management, and Ashley is special. Atmosphere is quaint and cozy- simple decorations. ? Every menu item is picture worthy and mouth watering. I held a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner here before Christmas-- everyone was thrilled. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Seared Tuna, Stuffed Shrimp, Crab Cake, Mac and Cheese, Lobster Bisque, Petite Filet Mignon, Filet Au Poivre, Grilled Rib Eye
Lester Evans
Birthday celebration, great food and lovely dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese
Lauren R.
The food was not stellar but it was above average. Our server was very friendly, funny, attentive. We had a round table at the front of the restaurant, so we were able to watch the people passing by. If you have mobility issues, there is a very high step to get in and out of the front door. We watched one woman being lifted up to get in with her cane and I had a hard time getting down when I left. We had a 90 year old birthday gal with us and she had to be helped down by two people.
Casey Martin
This restaurant hosted my family’s event for 22 of us. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, the service was top notch, especially Ashley the manager! She has wonderful communication and made everything so easy for us. But most importantly the food was AMAZING! From the drinks, to the appetizers, to the main courses. It’s really hard to find great food after Covid and this place truly is delicious! Out of 22 of us we probably tried most of the menu and every single person LOVED their meal. Thank you again for a wonderful dinner!
This may be the weirdest review ever but here goes. I have never actually eaten here but was stationed at Aberdeen PG in 1970-71. Really enjoyed Maryland for the most part and growing up in Mississippi I was exposed to several dishes that we had never heard of at the time in the Deep South. Submarine sandwiches believe it or not were one. We had Po Boys which were similar but not exactly the same thing. Also grew to love fried clams which no one here at the time ever ate. Of course we had oysters from the gulf and plenty of blue crab but the steamed crab Maryland style was superior to our boiled crab. By the way Marylanders, many of the crabs y'all are now eating come from the gulf not Chesapeake Bay. A friend of mine who is a crabber on Lake Pontchartrain sells all of his #1 crabs for export to Maryland as he makes twice as much than selling the locally . Anyway, I do wish I could make another trip to the area and see what is new the last 50 years. From the looks on yelp, a lot. I am a foodie though and have learned to read between the lines on Yelp reviews and based on that, I would definitely give this place a try. It looks great and I feel sure it is. Bon appetite!
Excellent menu, food, drinks, music, and service. We were with a big group and everybody really liked what they ordered. Strongly recommended.
Amazing 5 star brunch - cocktails included!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Interesting place. Made dinner reservations for Valentines, but the only available slot was 5:00. That was the first seating, but the place was crowded from the get-go. Not a lot of room to maneuver. Service was decent (although I did have to ask twice about my partner's drink order), but the steaks we ordered (Black n' Blue and Crown Filet) were outstanding! Place pretty much cleared out around 7:00. Despite the few quirks, we definitely plan to go back.
We love Backfin Blues and this visit did not disappoint. Maura took good care of us in the bar area with refreshing beverages and food. Thanks to the chefs for our Berkshire chop, Ahi Tuna, wedge salad and the best soup in the world, Blazin CrabThanks everyonePatti and Joe
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fire & Ice Seared Tuna, Crab Cake, Filet Au Poivre
Perfect Dinner. Chef Bob's Pepper-Crusted Filet with Gran Marnier Demi is the reason I chose Backfin Blues for my birthday dinner. Plus they make the PERFECT Martini - Tanqueray 10 EXTRA EXTRA DRY (don't even put it next to a bottle of vermouth) with a twist. Started with Caesar Salad. Finished with Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake and a cup of black coffee. And the spring peepers along Rt. 222 (we drive up to Rt. 1 to cross the dam) sang "Happy Birthday" to me on the way home!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Au Poivre
If I could leave Maura 6 stars I would! Best ever !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stuffed Shrimp, Crab Dip, Lava Cake
Perfectly prepared Valentines dinner with both cocktail and mocktail choices. I've never had a bad meal at Backfin
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dinner
First timers for brunch. Maura behind the bar took great care of our party of 4. Cool laid back atmosphere. The food we all had was sooo good. Filet was perfectly cooked. We hadn't even finished our meals and were already talking about our next time?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Eggs
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a party of 6 and Emily was our server. She was so accommodating, attentive, and helpful with our menu selections. Food was delicious too of course!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love everything about Back Fin in Port.. It starts with great management, and Ashley is special. Atmosphere is quaint and cozy- simple decorations. ? Every menu item is picture worthy and mouth watering. I held a Wedding Rehearsal Dinner here before Christmas-- everyone was thrilled. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Seared Tuna, Stuffed Shrimp, Crab Cake, Mac and Cheese, Lobster Bisque, Petite Filet Mignon, Filet Au Poivre, Grilled Rib Eye
Birthday celebration, great food and lovely dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac and Cheese
The food was not stellar but it was above average. Our server was very friendly, funny, attentive. We had a round table at the front of the restaurant, so we were able to watch the people passing by. If you have mobility issues, there is a very high step to get in and out of the front door. We watched one woman being lifted up to get in with her cane and I had a hard time getting down when I left. We had a 90 year old birthday gal with us and she had to be helped down by two people.
This restaurant hosted my family’s event for 22 of us. The restaurant was beautifully decorated, the service was top notch, especially Ashley the manager! She has wonderful communication and made everything so easy for us. But most importantly the food was AMAZING! From the drinks, to the appetizers, to the main courses. It’s really hard to find great food after Covid and this place truly is delicious! Out of 22 of us we probably tried most of the menu and every single person LOVED their meal. Thank you again for a wonderful dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dinner