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The Catalina Wine Dinner

Featuring Duck Decoy Winery

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$75 Per Person

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May 21st, 2019

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Jobs

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Do you like to work hard in a fast paced environment?

Join us! We will train you to become one of Cecil's Best!

Currently Looking for Experienced Servers

Call Rob Rhoads: 4103782722

Email Rob Rhoads: BackfinBlues.Rob@gmail.com

Tasty Seafood & Steak - Hand-Craft Cocktails

Specialty Wine - Craft Beer on Tap

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A Brief History of Our Restaurant

Backfin Blues Bar & Grill was established by friends of Chef Bob Steele back in 2004. They were inspired to get into the restaurant business, never actually having experienced the business prior to that time. Their love and passion for food and great times inspired them to find a unique location in Port Deposit, MD.

Chef Bob has been in the restaurant business since 1978 and has worked his way up the ranks in the field. When the owners came to him with the opportunity to purchase Backfin Blues, he and his family decided to purchase the business in 2007.

We have received many commendations, too. Our customers have given us the label of an “upscale dining restaurant – in a casual atmosphere.” Additionally, we boast an award-winning menu. We are the winner of the 2011 CMUS Talk of the Town Award for Excellence, and we have been consistently rated 4 out 5 stars by the Reward Networks.

We aspire to give our customers great service with fine food and cocktails, along with featured wines. Our goal is to have you come in as a stranger and leave as a friend! It is our goal to serve you. As Chef Bob says, “Bon Appetit!”

Daily Specials

The Chef's Features Specials every day of the week!

Come in Tonight to see What's Cooking!

Wednesday & Thursday:

3 for $30 Menu

In addition to our regular dinner menu...

Special 3 for $30 Menu

Choose:

one Appetizer,

one Specialty Salad (normally a la carte),

and one Entree!

Friday and Saturday:

Chef's Featured Specials

We Change our Dinner Menu almost Daily!

Including Specials from the Chef

Hand-Picked Wine & Cocktail of the Week!

Sunday Brunch:

(Open 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

Serving Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

With Chef Bob's Brunch Specials!

Sasyr Bottles

Food Offerings:

Dinner Menu

Starters/ Dinner

Calamari 12

Lightly dusted & fried, side of garlic tomato sauce

Bone Marrow 15 (Add Bourbon Luge- 4)

Caramelized onion & blueberry compote, mixed greens, tomato, onion Char-grilled naan bread

It’s Tradition to do a Bone-Marrow-Luge after. (A shot of bourbon poured down the bone)

Southwest Crab Dip 12

Chef’s recipe crab and artichoke dip; Toasted naan points

Chilean Rock Crab Claws 14

Sautéed in garlic butter

Crab Louis 18

Colossal lump crab meat sautéed in a brown butter brandy sauce; Fresh-grilled asparagus spears, toasted crostini’s

Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna 12

Wasabi aioli, Asian dipping sauce

Little Neck Clams 13

Simmered in white wine, garlic, and butter; Bacon, peppers, onion, spinach, asiago cheese, toasted crostinis

Pork Belly 13

Crispy-fried, sautéed spinach, fried egg, balsamic drizzle

Soup/ Dinner

Cup/Bowl

Backfin Blazin' Crab - $6/8

Roasted red pepper based crab soup

Lobster Bisque - $6/8

A perfect touch of velvet style soup

Soup Du Jour - $ Market Price

Chef’s choice of homemade soup

All Menu Items, descriptions, and prices are subject to change at the Chef or Managers discretion

Salads/ Dinner

Iceberg Wedge

Iceberg lettuce, bleu cheese crumbles and dressing,

Applewood smoked bacon bits, diced tomato

House

Arcadian Spring mix, bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnuts,

mandarin oranges, Champagne Vinaigrette

Strawberry Salad

Baby spinach, strawberry slices, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, champagne vinaigrette

Char-Grilled Caesar

Fresh romaine lettuce lightly kissed with flame; Asiago cheese, croutons, Caesar dressing, anchovies

Entrees/ Dinner

Single 24 / Twin Crab Cakes 30

Homemade crab cake/s with choice of sauce

Blue Cobia 31

Char-grilled Cobia filet, mango salsa

Stuffed Lobster Tails

single 39 double 72

South African tail, crab imperial, Imperial sauce

South African Lobster Tails single 30 double 45

Finest in the world! Roasted to perfection!

Southwest Ravioli 28

Sautéed in Chef’s creamy romesco;

Char-grilled jumbo shrimp

Berkshire Pork Chop 29

Pan seared chop, crab stuffing, pork pan jus

N.Z. Lollipop Lamb Chops 30

Char-grilled rack of lamb, Asiago risotto, natural pan gravy

Jumbo Scallop Pasta 33

Pan seared U-10 Scallops, onion, peppers, arugula

Black garlic accented Oriental sauce

Filet Three Ways:

Au Poivre 33

Pepper Crusted, pan seared, Grand Marnier demi

Crowned 45

Pepper crusted, colossal crab,

Chef’s hollandaise

Louis Style 48

Pepper Crusted, colossal crab, asparagus, brown butter brandy sauce

All Menu Items, descriptions, and/or prices-

Subject to change at the Chef's discretion

Brunch Menu

Sunday Brunch Appetizers

Flat Bread Pizza 12

Grilled Nann topped with fresh grilled asparagus, garlic tomato sauce, asiago cheese, and super lump crab meat

Calamari Provencal* 12

Tender Calamari & banana peppers lightly dusted in corn meal,

served with chef’s garlic tomato sauce on the side

Fire & Ice* 11

Fresh ahi tuna encrusted with cracked black pepper and thinly sliced; Accompanied with wasabi and sesame dressing

Shrimp Lejon 12

Jumbo shrimp dipped with horseradish, Dijon mustard, and panko; Wrapped with Applewood Smoked Bacon, topped with creamy horseradish sauce, and accompanied with key lime cocktail sauce

Southwest Crab Artichoke Dip 12

Served with crispy nann bread points

Gravlox*12

Cured salmon served over toasted crostinis;

Topped with sour cream dill sauce, capers, and red onion

All Menu Items, descriptions, and prices are subject to change at the Chef or Managers discretion

Brunch Eggs and Things

Traditional Eggs Benedict 9

English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, poached egg and chef’s hollandaise

Chesapeake Eggs Benedict 15

English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, poached egg, Colossal Lump Crab Meat, and hollandaise

Lox Eggs Benedict 14

English muffin topped with Cured Salmon, poached egg and chef’s hollandaise

Filet Eggs Benedict 18

English muffin topped with petite sliced

Filet Mignon, poached egg and your choice of sauce:

* Lobster Velvet Cream Sauce

* Roasted Red Pepper Crab Sauce

* Hollandaise Sauce

Classic Three Egg Breakfast 6

Three Eggs cooked to order with choice of toast

Add a breakfast meat (ham, scrapple, bacon or sausage) -2

Hand Breaded Oysters & Eggs 17

Hand breaded oysters finished with lemon aioli, accompanied with two eggs cooked to order and choice of toast

Stockyard Filet Mignon & Eggs 21

Char-grilled petite filet mignon with 3 eggs cooked to order;

Choice of toast & side

Homemade Chipped Beef Gravy 8

Served over your choice of toast or rosemary home fries

Belgian Waffle

Homemade waffle topped with whipped cream 6

Topped with Banana Fosters and whipped cream 10

Topped with Chipped Beef Gravy 12

Hawaiian French Toast

Hawaiian bread dipped in chef’s Grand Manier egg batter

Plain 8 Topped with banana fosters 12

All Menu Items, descriptions, and prices are subject to change at the Chef or Managers discretion

Brunch Salad/ Soup

Salad sm./lg.

Iceberg Wedge 5/8

served with blue cheese crumbles, apple wood bacon, diced cherry tomatoes and blue cheese dressing

Classic Caesar 5/8

Char-grilled romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, asiago cheese and classic Caesar dressing

Backfin’s House 5/8

spring lettuce served with blue cheese crumbles, mandarin oranges and our house French vinaigrette

Soup cup/bowl

Backfin’s Blazing Crab 6/8

Roasted Red Pepper Purée with Super Lump Crab meat,

Lobster Bisque 6/8

The perfect touch of velvet style soup6/8

Soup Du Jour 6/8

Chef’s Choice of homemade soup

All Menu Items, descriptions, and prices are subject to change at the Chef or Managers discretion

Sunday Brunch Sandwiches

French Dip 13

Thin-sliced prime rib served with horseradish sauce and au jus

Homemade Crab Cake Sandwich 15

Chefs homemade crab cake baked to perfection with choice of sauce

Southwest Wrap 12

Grilled chicken, tomato, spring mix greens, and

Southwest crab & artichoke cheese sauce

Chicken Caesar Wrap 12

Grilled chicken, fresh cut romaine, onion, tomato and Caesar dressing

Prime Burger 11

The finest grade of prime chuck, char-grilled and served

on a brioche bun with your choice of cheese.

Chesapeake Prime Burger 15

Topped with Colossal Lump Crab or Homemade Crab Cake

Garnished with Chef’s hollandaise

Grilled Chicken Sandwich 11

Grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar jack, and your choice of chef’s aioli

Aioli choices: Lemon – Wasabi – Sriracha

Blackened Chicken Sandwich 10

Blackened chicken breast, cheddar cheese, Choice of Aioli

Fish & Chips 15

Chef’s tempura fish of the day accompanied with French fries

Chefs Grilled Quesadilla

Peppers, onions, & cheddar jack cheese;

Chicken 10

Seafood (choice of crab or shrimp) 13

Hangover Burger 14

Prime burger topped with crispy fried scrapple and an egg, sunny side up

All Menu Items, descriptions, and prices are subject to change at the Chef or Managers discretion

Sunday Brunch Entrees(Open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Grilled Chicken Oscar 22

Marinated chicken, char-grilled and topped with asparagus, colossal lump crab meat, and chef’s hollandaise sauce

Stuffed Shrimp 28

Jumbo shrimp topped with crab imperial, baked, and complemented with imperial sauce

Super Lump Crab Cake

Single 20 / Twin 30

Broiled crab cake accompanied with your choice of chef’s sauces

Scottish Salmon 22

Char-grilled and garnished with balsamic glaze

Prime Rib

Queen Cut 28 - King Cut 30

Roasted prime rib, char-grilled to order; Served with creamy horseradish sauce and au jus

Oysters Imperial 25

Hand breaded Pacific oysters topped with crab imperial and finished with Chefs imperial sauce

Stockyard Petite Filet Mignon 22

Char-grilled, center cut filet mignon;

Complemented with a demi-glace

Filet Au Poivre 33

Pepper crusted, center-cut filet mignon complemented with Chef’s Grand Manier sauce

All Menu Items, descriptions, and prices are subject to change at the Chef or Managers discretion

Wine Menu

White Wine Menu

	Glass	Bottle
Chardonnay
Silverado Estates Chardonnay, Napa Valley		$50
Annabella Chardonnay, Napa Valley	$9.5	$35
Toasted Head Chardonnay, Napa Valley	$8.50	$31
Josh Cellars Chardonnay, California		$32

Pinot Grigio
Stella Pinot Grigio, Italy	$7.5	$27
Torre Sella Pinot Grigio, Italy		$38

Sauvignon Blanc
Ponga Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand	$7.50	$27
Josh Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast California		$34

Riesling
Dr. Loosen Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwar		$29
Relax Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwar	$7.50	$27

Sparkling
Annalisa Moscato, Italy	$8	$29
Montelliana Prosecco, Italy	$8	$29

White Zinfandel
Beringer White Zinfandel, California	$6	$22

Ask Your Server or Bartender for Pairing Suggestions

Samples are Available for Any Wine Served by the Glass

Red Wine Menu

	Glass	Bottle
Merlot
Cypress Merlot, California	$7.5	$27
Folie à Deux Merlot, Sonoma		$43
Kunde Merlot, Sonoma		$42

Malbec
Finca el Origen Malbec, Argentina	$8.5	$31
Sophenia Reserve Malbec, Argentina		$36

Zinfandel

Hullabaloo Red Zinfandel, Napa

$36

Campus Oaks Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi

$8.50

$32

Folie à Deux Red Zinfandel, Dry Creek

$42

Cabernet Sauvignon
Silverado Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa		$90
Louis Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa		$67
Root 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile	$9	$33
Finca el Origen Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina	$8	$29

Pinot Noir
Angeline Pinot Noir, California	$8.50	$30
The Crossings Pinot Noir, California		$34

Different Reds
Louis Jadot Beaujolais, France	$9	$33
Red Right Hand Blend, Australia		$38

Ask Your Server or Bartender for Wine Pairing Suggestions

Samples are Available for Wine Served by the Glass

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Book a Dining Reservation Today!

What are you waiting for? Head over to our restaurant today and treat your palate to amazing flavors. Our customers flock to us from all over Cecil County, MD, the surrounding areas, and every part of the country just to try the amazing food that Chef Bob Steele makes in our kitchen. A glance at any of our menus tells the story. We do in-house and catered events as well. If you want to try some French and Creole dishes,

you can visit Backfin Blues: Creole De Graw. Give us a call or send us a message to learn more.

Backfin Blues Bar & Grill

19 South Main St.

Port Deposit, MD 21904

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General Inquiries: 410-378-2722

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Hours of Operation

Wednesday to Thursday - 5:00 PM – Closing Time

Dinner served until 9:00 PM

Friday to Saturday - 5:00 PM – Closing Time

Dinner served until 10:00 PM

Sunday - 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday to Tuesday - Closed

Try a stay at The Carriage House

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/27891464?guests=1&adults=1

Come see our New Look & Decor!

All of our decor is for sale.
Buy it at Backfin or click one of the links below!

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The Catalina Wine Dinner

Featuring Duck Decoy Winery

Outside On the Deck

Make a Reservation!

Signature Creations by Sarah & Gwendolyn's Closet

Check out the New Look!

Make a Reservation!

Jobs

Currently Looking for Experienced Servers

Tasty Seafood & Steak - Hand-Craft Cocktails

Specialty Wine - Craft Beer on Tap

TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence

Host a Private Party

A Brief History of Our Restaurant

Daily Specials

Come in Tonight to see What's Cooking!

Wednesday & Thursday:

Special 3 for $30 Menu

Choose:

Friday and Saturday:

Sunday Brunch:

Food Offerings:

Dinner Menu

Brunch Menu

Salad sm./lg.

Soup cup/bowl

Wine Menu

Some Local Bed and Breakfasts

Try a stay at The Carriage House (Port Deposit)

Book a Dining Reservation Today!

Backfin Blues Bar & Grill

Make Reservations Now with

Opentable

Hours of Operation

Try a stay at The Carriage House

Come see our New Look & Decor!

Signature Creations by Sarah Gwendolyns Closet