Came here for dinner with my family while we were staying at Great Wolf Lodge. This is a small restaurant, the menu has most of the typical pub offerings. My husband and I both had Orange crushes to drink and they were very good. For my entree, I had the rockfish tacos. They were seriously amazing, probably the best fish tacos I have ever had. My husband had the cheesesteak which he also enjoyed. They have a kids menu and our kids had grilled cheese. When we first came in the place was nearly empty, however as we were leaving the small restaurant had completely filled up. Service was a bit slow but I felt bad as it seemed they had one waitress handling the whole place. I would still come back, as the food was great and the price was right.
Donna G.
Started with great service, thanks Lisa. We had the personal nachos with chicken more than enough for 2. So delicious we ate every bite! The restaurant is in an historic building in Port Deposit. Cold windy day but I think a better day I would have a great walk on the river bank!
Dixon C.
We ate dinner here for the second time tonight. A simple dinner: wings and loaded fries. But.. the wings are brined and then smoked, and then cooked perfectly. We got the Buffalo garlic parm flavor, and they were delicious. I didn't ask, but I'm pretty sure that the Bleu cheese dressing is house made; it had HUGE chunks of cheese in it. The loaded tots were swimming in beer cheese, with lots of bacon on them. I had an Evo sour wheat beer - delish, but a little flat. Good conversation with the bartender, who was the owner's wife. And also with the young couple sitting next to us at the bar. The last time we were there I had a burger. It was a hand-formed patty, cooked like I asked - medium well. We're definitely adding this place to our regular rotation!
cevans552018
We once again visited the GRT as it is one of the best music venues around (it’s all about the music!) I had the mushroom soup and it was one of the best mushroom soups I have had. Hints of white wine, Parmesan cheese and lots of mushrooms! Thanks all Chuck and Karen
Marcus D.
Happened upon this place in Port Deposit, Maryland, and it was a perfect place to eat and drink on a rainy day. Staff was friendly and cost was reasonable. Really enjoyed watching football near the bar area and chowing down on their great nachos!! My boss had a nice salad. Excellent experience.
703BillB703
Granite Run Taproom offered delicious bar food in a historic building. A town parking lot was located across the street. The building was established in 1818 as the Falls Hotel and has had numerous uses over the year. The walks and pillars are made of the well-known Port Deposit granite. Seating is available both indoors and on the outdoor stone patio. I sat at the bar, making it easy to see what beers were on tap. I started with a Big Truck IPA from Baltimore County while waiting for my meal. The bang band shrimp appetizer was nicely made with very light and crispy breading. It was served on a bed of shredded lettuce with sweet chili aioli. Next, I had the Rockfish Tacos that contained bredded fish, romaine, mango jalapeno salsa, white cheddar, and cilantro, with a smokey garlic aioli, on three flour Tortillas. I ordered a side of crispy fries. With the tacos, I tried another IPA from Evolution Craft Brewing. Service was great, and the atmosphere was most pleasant.
LeAnn
Once again Backfin Blues does not disappoint. They were short staffed but we never felt ignored or forgotten. This has become a staple in our monthly date nights and I have even had teenagers want to go there because it is some incredible. I want to tell everyone about it so they can experience it but also don't want anyone to know so I can keep it all to myself. As a culinary instructor, I live for food and you cannot beat the food, people and environment at Backfin!! YOU MUST TRY OUT BACKFIN BLUES!!
justaguywholikesfood
We have been here many times and are usually pleased. We went the evening of 08/16/23 for our 43rd anniversary. My wife ordered the filet well done (her choice) and it was flavorful. As sides, she chose smashed potatoes and broccoli. The potatoes were not prepared in the usual fashion, but were very tasty. The broccoli looked like a train wreck. I ordered a small wedge salad with extra bleu cheese dressing and it was delicious. Instead of an entree, I chose the crab dip with naan bread, which I have had several times in the past. It was very disappointing. The crab was practically non-existent and the entire dish was awash in melted butter, to the point that it actually pooled in the end of the oval shaped bowl. The naan bread had been heated on a wire grill of some type and at least half of the pieces were burned to a crisp on one side and not edible. Of note is the fact that even though Chef Bob Steele is listed as the executive chef, he has been noticeably absent during all of our last visits. Cierra, the server, was efficient and had a pleasant demeanor. Overall, I felt like we had made a poor choice of locations for our celebration.
Mandy B.
Fun place! There's parking across the street, I believe free. They advertise live music a few nights a week, would be cool to come listen and dance. The staff was friendly, it wasn't to busy when we walked in and were seated right away. It has a nice sized seating area for lunch or dinner, there's a decent bar and some fun pinball games to place that aren't to pricey. We ordered the onion rings, wings with sauce on the side, and crab cake dinner. Overall everything was delicious, we especially enjoyed the dipping sauce for the onion rights and how crisp they were. The crab cake was good, there was large lump pieces with little filler. The veggies it came with were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Overall everything we ordered was a fair price and pretty good. We'd come back here again.
MariannR
At one time this was our go to place until we moved away. We made it back to Backfin Blues on Father's Day. We were not disappointed - the food and service were above and beyond! Just as we remember.
The (special) blackened chicken sandwich was unbelievably amazing. It was an orchestra in my mouth! And the staff were all so very nice. This place is definitely a must try!
PaulP
The food was excellent and our server Angie/Angela provided outstanding service. We sat outside on the back porch/deck area. The price for 2 FRESH seafood dinners was very fair considering the current economic situation. It can be a little noisy outside because of traffic, surrounding restaurants/bars.
PatriciaB
This was a spur of the moment stop on the way home from PA on a Wednesday evening. It was their beer flight and burger night. One of us ordered a burger. He said it was cooked to perfection. It was the largest burger we had seen. He shared a small house salad with his wife. She had the seafood scampi, and she declared it was the best thing she has eaten in a long time. The third diner ordered a large house salad and the soft cheese charcuterie board. She was the least impressed with her meal. I ordered the pork chop. It was cooked to perfection, moist, and delicious. I had a small house salad and very tasty green beans. I can't wait to go back again!
SherriT
I've been to Backfin Blues many times and have never had a bad meal and on my recent trip the food did not disappoint. The salmon was the best I've ever had! I would love to see more variety in their specialty cocktails but I know that's not everyone's thing. The waitress was friendly and funny which made the meal that much better.
2foodiesnluv
My wife and I reserved Backfin for our anniversary. The ambiance was nice, however the food was subpar to say the least. I ordered the appetizer wings, and they were ready made Tyson wing zings with a little sauce. The entree came with two sides and I'm sure that my garlic mashed potatoes were out of a box. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and the drinks were ok. Overall I was so disappointed with the quality of food, it did not reflect the praise that was written on the reviews. ⭐️⭐️
Came here for dinner with my family while we were staying at Great Wolf Lodge. This is a small restaurant, the menu has most of the typical pub offerings. My husband and I both had Orange crushes to drink and they were very good. For my entree, I had the rockfish tacos. They were seriously amazing, probably the best fish tacos I have ever had. My husband had the cheesesteak which he also enjoyed. They have a kids menu and our kids had grilled cheese. When we first came in the place was nearly empty, however as we were leaving the small restaurant had completely filled up. Service was a bit slow but I felt bad as it seemed they had one waitress handling the whole place. I would still come back, as the food was great and the price was right.
Started with great service, thanks Lisa. We had the personal nachos with chicken more than enough for 2. So delicious we ate every bite! The restaurant is in an historic building in Port Deposit. Cold windy day but I think a better day I would have a great walk on the river bank!
We ate dinner here for the second time tonight. A simple dinner: wings and loaded fries. But.. the wings are brined and then smoked, and then cooked perfectly. We got the Buffalo garlic parm flavor, and they were delicious. I didn't ask, but I'm pretty sure that the Bleu cheese dressing is house made; it had HUGE chunks of cheese in it. The loaded tots were swimming in beer cheese, with lots of bacon on them. I had an Evo sour wheat beer - delish, but a little flat. Good conversation with the bartender, who was the owner's wife. And also with the young couple sitting next to us at the bar. The last time we were there I had a burger. It was a hand-formed patty, cooked like I asked - medium well. We're definitely adding this place to our regular rotation!
We once again visited the GRT as it is one of the best music venues around (it’s all about the music!) I had the mushroom soup and it was one of the best mushroom soups I have had. Hints of white wine, Parmesan cheese and lots of mushrooms! Thanks all Chuck and Karen
Happened upon this place in Port Deposit, Maryland, and it was a perfect place to eat and drink on a rainy day. Staff was friendly and cost was reasonable. Really enjoyed watching football near the bar area and chowing down on their great nachos!! My boss had a nice salad. Excellent experience.
Granite Run Taproom offered delicious bar food in a historic building. A town parking lot was located across the street. The building was established in 1818 as the Falls Hotel and has had numerous uses over the year. The walks and pillars are made of the well-known Port Deposit granite. Seating is available both indoors and on the outdoor stone patio. I sat at the bar, making it easy to see what beers were on tap. I started with a Big Truck IPA from Baltimore County while waiting for my meal. The bang band shrimp appetizer was nicely made with very light and crispy breading. It was served on a bed of shredded lettuce with sweet chili aioli. Next, I had the Rockfish Tacos that contained bredded fish, romaine, mango jalapeno salsa, white cheddar, and cilantro, with a smokey garlic aioli, on three flour Tortillas. I ordered a side of crispy fries. With the tacos, I tried another IPA from Evolution Craft Brewing. Service was great, and the atmosphere was most pleasant.
Once again Backfin Blues does not disappoint. They were short staffed but we never felt ignored or forgotten. This has become a staple in our monthly date nights and I have even had teenagers want to go there because it is some incredible. I want to tell everyone about it so they can experience it but also don't want anyone to know so I can keep it all to myself. As a culinary instructor, I live for food and you cannot beat the food, people and environment at Backfin!! YOU MUST TRY OUT BACKFIN BLUES!!
We have been here many times and are usually pleased. We went the evening of 08/16/23 for our 43rd anniversary. My wife ordered the filet well done (her choice) and it was flavorful. As sides, she chose smashed potatoes and broccoli. The potatoes were not prepared in the usual fashion, but were very tasty. The broccoli looked like a train wreck. I ordered a small wedge salad with extra bleu cheese dressing and it was delicious. Instead of an entree, I chose the crab dip with naan bread, which I have had several times in the past. It was very disappointing. The crab was practically non-existent and the entire dish was awash in melted butter, to the point that it actually pooled in the end of the oval shaped bowl. The naan bread had been heated on a wire grill of some type and at least half of the pieces were burned to a crisp on one side and not edible. Of note is the fact that even though Chef Bob Steele is listed as the executive chef, he has been noticeably absent during all of our last visits. Cierra, the server, was efficient and had a pleasant demeanor. Overall, I felt like we had made a poor choice of locations for our celebration.
Fun place! There's parking across the street, I believe free. They advertise live music a few nights a week, would be cool to come listen and dance. The staff was friendly, it wasn't to busy when we walked in and were seated right away. It has a nice sized seating area for lunch or dinner, there's a decent bar and some fun pinball games to place that aren't to pricey. We ordered the onion rings, wings with sauce on the side, and crab cake dinner. Overall everything was delicious, we especially enjoyed the dipping sauce for the onion rights and how crisp they were. The crab cake was good, there was large lump pieces with little filler. The veggies it came with were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Overall everything we ordered was a fair price and pretty good. We'd come back here again.
At one time this was our go to place until we moved away. We made it back to Backfin Blues on Father's Day. We were not disappointed - the food and service were above and beyond! Just as we remember.
Restaurantji Recommends
The (special) blackened chicken sandwich was unbelievably amazing. It was an orchestra in my mouth! And the staff were all so very nice. This place is definitely a must try!
The food was excellent and our server Angie/Angela provided outstanding service. We sat outside on the back porch/deck area. The price for 2 FRESH seafood dinners was very fair considering the current economic situation. It can be a little noisy outside because of traffic, surrounding restaurants/bars.
This was a spur of the moment stop on the way home from PA on a Wednesday evening. It was their beer flight and burger night. One of us ordered a burger. He said it was cooked to perfection. It was the largest burger we had seen. He shared a small house salad with his wife. She had the seafood scampi, and she declared it was the best thing she has eaten in a long time. The third diner ordered a large house salad and the soft cheese charcuterie board. She was the least impressed with her meal. I ordered the pork chop. It was cooked to perfection, moist, and delicious. I had a small house salad and very tasty green beans. I can't wait to go back again!
I've been to Backfin Blues many times and have never had a bad meal and on my recent trip the food did not disappoint. The salmon was the best I've ever had! I would love to see more variety in their specialty cocktails but I know that's not everyone's thing. The waitress was friendly and funny which made the meal that much better.
My wife and I reserved Backfin for our anniversary. The ambiance was nice, however the food was subpar to say the least. I ordered the appetizer wings, and they were ready made Tyson wing zings with a little sauce. The entree came with two sides and I'm sure that my garlic mashed potatoes were out of a box. The pork chop was cooked perfectly and the drinks were ok. Overall I was so disappointed with the quality of food, it did not reflect the praise that was written on the reviews. ⭐️⭐️