Backfins Crabhouse
$$ • Seafood, Pet Friendly, VegetarianAbout Backfins Crabhouse
Customers' Favorites
Steamed Crabs by the Dozen
Crab Cakes w Onion Rings
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Pan Seared Scallops
Crab Cake Sandwich
Maryland Crab Soup
Cream of Crab Soup
Crab Cake Platter
Flounder Platter
Stuffed Scallops
Backfins Crabhouse Reviews
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great food always \ngreat staff we love dawn jenkins\ncrab cakes are great try the green beans and hush puppies and french fries are great
Heard about Backfins two days ago, that they had the best crab cakes outside of Maryland. Absolutely they were the BEST I have ever had, including the ones I had in Maryland. And great and friendly staff.
First, the address on TripAdvisor is not accurate. They have moved. The correct address is on their website. \nEven with the trip downtown and back to the restaurant which as it turned out was only a mile or so from our hotel, it was so worth it. For starters we had the creamy crab soup. It was indeed delicious. I told our server I was tempted to cancel our order and just get another bowl of soup. Fortunately, we didn’t. Our entree was a fried seafood basket consisting of shrimp,...read full review
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12 - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 12 - 8PM |
| Thursday | 12 - 8PM |
| Friday | 12 - 8PM |
| Saturday | 12 - 8PM |
| Sunday | 12 - 8PM |
Backfins Crabhouse offers a taste of Southern Maryland's blue crab culture with their authentically prepared crab-cakes, packed with backfin meat. This restaurant has received high praise for its fantastic food and crabshack atmosphere. Customers have enjoyed the fresh blue crabs, which are a delightful treat. The menu features delicious shrimp and other seafood options, such as the fried oysters basket, flounder, and snow crabs. With great service from friendly staff like Lily and others, Backfins Crabhouse caters well to those with mobile issues, providing wheelchair-accessible dining spaces both indoors and in a nice outside seating area. Diners can expect fresh, hot, and perfectly seasoned meals, often leaving with leftovers for another satisfying meal. The location is always clean, and the patio is a pleasant spot to enjoy dinner in a relaxed setting. Overall, the restaurant provides high-quality seafood in a casual atmosphere, making it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.