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            External link opens in new tab or windowEvery Sunday from 10AM - 3PM!

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            Mother's Day  Reservations are Highly Recommended

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            Daily Specials

            * Subject to cancellation if it falls on a "Restaurant Holiday" *
            An example of a "Restaurant Holiday" is Mother's Day, Father's Day, NYE, Christmas Eve, etc.
            Email Rob for more information: Backfinblues.rob@gmail.com


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            Wednesday:

            Kids Eat Free!
            (One per adult entree purchased) and Double Points for Loyalty Members

            Thursday:

            Live Entertainment & Discounted Bottles of Wine!


            Friday:

            Chef Featured Specials!

            Saturday:

            Chef Featured Specials!

            HAPPY  HOUR:

            *Wednesday to Friday*
            3:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
            *Saturday to Sunday*
            11:00 PM – 4:00 PM



            Contact the Creole

            "Cuisine Experts"


            Here at Creole De Graw, we feature a mouth-watering selection of French inspired dishes, that you are sure to love.


            Be it a bowl of onion soup or a serving of pasta, we guarantee to serve only the most satisfying meals!


            For more information about our restaurant or reservations, do not hesitate to contact us!

            Our Creole Menu


            Dinner Menu

            Dinner Starts at 4:00 PM Wednesday-Sunday

            Soups

            Gumbo Ya-Ya

            Chef's special recipe made with andouille sausage, vegetables and blend of house spices

            $6 / $8

             

            Chef’s Gumbo

            Our same great gumbo served with chef ’s choice of protein

            $11    Add Crawfish or shrimp for $2

             

            French Quarter Onion

            Our take on French Onion soup, loaded with caramelized onions and topped with a parmesan frico crouton

            $6 / $8


            Salads

            Grilled Caesar Salad

            Romaine hearts kissed with flame and topped with Caesar dressing, asiago, anchovies, and parmesan frico croutons

            $8


            Apple Almond Bleu

            Arcadian lettuce greens topped with sweet apples, toasted almonds, sundried tomatoes, red onion, and bleu cheese crumbles; served with honey vinaigrette

            $9


            Chop Salad

            Arcadian lettuce greens tossed with bacon, hardboiled egg vinaigrette, red onion, tomato, bleu cheese, and olives; garnished with crispy onion strings

            $9

             

            House Salad

            Arcadian lettuce greens with tomato, cucumber, carrots, onion, and croutons; served with your choice of house-made dressing

            $5 /$ 7


            Add Protein to Any Salad

            Chicken - $5 | Shrimp - $8 | Crawfish - $7 | Crab - $8 | Seafood Combination - $13


            Starters

            Spicy Crawfish Fries

            Thick cut sidewinder fries smothered in rich crawfish gravy, red pepper rarebit, and toasted mozzarella cheese

            $10

             

            Popcorn Shrimp

            Baby bluefoot shrimp tossed in cajun cornmeal breading and fried golden brown; served with a sampling of chef ’s remoulades

            $11

             

            Voodoo Shrimp

            Plump Gulf Shrimp sautéed with red peppers and onions in a sweet and fiery Voodoo sauce

            $12

             

            Creole Crab Cakes

            Super lump crab cakes blackened and served over fried green tomatoes with chef ’s remoulade

            $15

             

            Hand Breaded Oysters

            Bay Count oysters fried to golden brown perfection and served with a sampling of chef ’s remoulade and key lime cocktail sauce

            $11

             

            De Graw Dip

            Crab and crawfish blended in a rich dip with caramelized onions, and parmesan cheese; served with fried bowties and asiago frico croutons for dipping

            $12


            Backfin Wings

            Crispy fried jumbo chicken wings tossed in an orange marmalade hot sauce and finished with bleu cheese compound butter chips

            $10

             

            Smoked Pork Belly

            House smoked pork belly, sliced thick and served over broken cornbread with a mulled cider bourbon glaze

            $10

             

            Crab Louis

            Colossal lump crab meat in chef Bob’s brown butter brandy sauce over a bed of grilled asparagus, served with our asiago frico croutons

            $18


            Entrees

            Red Beans & Rice

            The NOLA classic: slow cooked and spicy with seared andouille sausage, creole rice, add your choice of protein*, and vegetable du jour

            $18 (V)

             

            Jambalaya

            Seared andouille sausage, Cajun mirepoix and add your choice of protein* cooked in a savory jambalaya sauce with Cajun rice or bowtie pasta. Served with vegetable du jour

            $20 (V)

             

            Etouffee

            In French Louisiana “etouffee” literally translates to “smothered”. Our etouffee is comprised of andouille sausage and cajun mirepoix, smothered in a dark roux and five rich stocks, then stewed for 24 hours. Served over rice, add your choice of protein* and vegetable du jour

            $21

             

            Chef’s Fettuccini

            Add your choice of protein* with mushrooms, fresh herbs and garlic in your choice of alfredo, red pepper marinara or rosé sauce over fettuccini noodles

            $18 (V)

             

            *Protein Options

            Chicken - $5 | Shrimp - $8 | Crawfish - $7 | Crab - $8 | Seafood Combination - $13

            Creole Boil

            A true Louisiana experience; Shrimp and crawfish boiled with our signature spices, corn on the cob, andouille sausage, and red bliss potatoes

            $26

             

            De Graw Crab Cakes

            Chef Bob’s famous crabcakes, broiled to perfection and served with your choice of vegetable du jour, starch, and remoulade

            $22 / $30

             

            Blackened Catfish

            Blackened Catfish filet served over Creole rice with vegetable du jour and your choice of remoulade

            $22

             

            Fresh Fish Du Jour

            Ask your server about today’s catch.

            Choose either pan seared with key lime beurre blanc, blackened with Cajun spices, or bronzed with creole roasted red pepper sauce

            Market Price

             

            Scallop Cakes

            Tender scallop pieces bound in an old bay bechamel and broiled to perfection. Served with your choice of starch and vegetable du jour

            $26

             

            Master Choice Filet

            9 oz center cut filet prepared Au Poive style with an African peppercorn crust or dusted in-house blended creole spices and blackened; cooked to your taste and served with choice of starch and vegetable du jour

            $33

             

            House Smoked Back Ribs

            Smoked for hours in Graw dry rub and brushed with our coffee barbecue, served with your choice of starch and veg du jour

            $18 / $26


            Sides

            • Collard Greens

            • Red Beans and Rice

            • Maque Choux

            • Black Eyed Peas

            • Red Hot Potatoes

            • A La Carte - $5

            Ask your server about our Gluten Free options (V) indicates vegetarian/vegan options.

            Lunch Menu

            Open at 11:00 AM Wednesday -Saturday

            Soups

            Gumbo Ya-Ya $6 / $8

            Chef's special recipe made with andouille sausage, vegetables, and a blend of house spices

             

            Chef’s Gumbo $11   Add Crawfish or shrimp for $2

            Our same great gumbo served with chef’s daily choice of protein

             

            French Quarter Onion $6 / $8

            Our take on French Onion soup, loaded with caramelized onions and topped with a Asiago frico crouton

            Salads

            Grilled Caesar Salad $8

            Romaine hearts kissed with flame and topped with Caesar dressing, Asiago, anchovies, and Asiago frico croutons

             

            Apple Almond Bleu $9

            Arcadian lettuce greens topped with sweet apples, toasted almonds, sun dried tomatoes, red onion, and bleu cheese crumbles; served with honey vinaigrette

             

            Chop Salad $9

            Arcadian lettuce greens tossed with bacon, hardboiled egg, vinaigrette, red onion, tomato, bleu cheese, and olives; garnished with crispy onion strings


            House Salad $5 / $7

            Arcadian lettuce greens with tomato, cucumber, carrots, red onion, and Asiago frico crouton; served with your choice of house-made dressing

             

            Add Protein to Any Salad

            Chicken - $5 | Shrimp - $8 | Crawfish - $7 | Crab - $8 | Seafood Combination - $13

            Starters

            Spicy Crawfish Fries $10

            Thick cut Sidewinder fries smothered in rich crawfish gravy, red pepper rarebit, and toasted mozzarella cheese

             

            Voodoo Shrimp $12

            Plump Gulf Shrimp sautéed with red peppers and onions in a sweet and fiery Voodoo sauce


            Creole Crab Cakes $15

            Super lump crab cakes blackened and served over fried green tomatoes with chef’s remoulade

             

            De Graw Dip $12

            Crab and crawfish blended in a rich dip with caramelized onions and Asiago cheese; served with fried bowties and Asiago frico croutons for dipping

             

            Backfin Wings $10

            Crispy fried jumbo chicken wings tossed in Chef Bob’s Famous orange marmalade hot sauce, and finished with bleu cheese compound butter chips

             

            Smoked Pork Belly $10

            House smoked pork belly, sliced thick and served over broken cornbread with a mulled cider bourbon glaze

             

            Jumbo Basket of Fries $10

            Thick-cut Sidewinder fries served with Cajun or old bay seasoning and your choice of chef’s aioli

             

            Jumbo Basket of Sweet Potato Tots $11

            Sweet potato tots tossed in cinnamon and brown sugar, and served with our signature maple and bourbon glaze

            Sandwiches

            All sandwiches are served with a choice of sweet potato tots, Cajun fries, or vegetable du jour, and a pickle.
             
            Po’Boys
            The beloved Louisiana sandwich; served on a toasted French baguette with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade dressing
             
            Cajun Dusted Chicken
            $12
             
            Fried or Blackened Catfish
            $13
             
            Fried or Blackened Shrimp
            $15
             
            Hand-Breaded Oysters
            $15
             
            Crab Cake Sandwich $15
            Chef Bob’s famous crab cake; broiled to perfection and served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade dressing

            Applewood Pork Belly Sammy $14
            Tender Applewood smoked pork belly served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and sweet n’ spicy bourbon caramelized onions
             
            On The Grill

            Char Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich | Plain - $11  
            8oz Black Angus Burger | Plain - $12
             
            Served on a brioche bun
            Finish in one of three styles:
             
            Creole Pizza $12 / $13
            Topped with mozzarella cheese and house creole sauce
             
            Coffee Barbeque $13 / $14
            Topped with bacon, cheddar jack cheese, and house-made coffee barbeque sauce
             
            Bourbon Street $12 / $13
            Topped with sweet n' spicy bourbon caramelized onions and cheddar jack cheese
            $12 / $13

            Entrees

            Red Beans and Rice $13 (V)
            The NOLA classic: slow cooked and spicy with seared andouille sausage, Cajun rice, and  add your choice of protein*
             
            Jambalaya $14 (V)
            Seared andouille sausage, Cajun mirepoix, and add your choice of protein* cooked in a savory jambalaya sauce with Cajun rice or bowtie pasta

            Etouffee $15
            In French Louisiana, “etouffee” literally translates to “smothered.” Our Etouffee is comprised of andouille sausage and Cajun mirepoix, smothered in a dark roux and five rich stocks, then stewed for 24 hours; served over Cajun rice, add your choice of protein*
             
            Chef’s Pasta $13 (V)
            Fresh herbs, mushrooms, and garlic in your choice of Alfredo, red pepper marinara, or rosé sauce over fettuccini noodles; add your choice of protein*
             
            Add Protein Options
            Chicken - $4 | Shrimp - $6 | Crawfish - $5 | Crab - $6 | Seafood Combination - $10

            A La Carte Sides

            Cajun Fries - $5
            Cajun Rice - $4
            Chef's Vegetable - $4
            Collard Greens - $5
            Red Beans - $5
            Sweet Potato Tots - $5

            Ask your server about our Gluten-Free options. (V) indicates vegetarian/vegan options
            *Consuming raw or undercooked animal foods may increase your risk of contracting a foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

            Kids

            Kids Pasta $9
            Bowtie pasta topped with your choice of butter or Chef’s marinara sauce

            Chicken Fingers $9
            Fried chicken tenders served with our Sidewinder fries
             
            Crab Cake $16
            Single homemade crab cake served with the vegetable du jour and one side

            Petite Filet Mignon $15
            Our 5 oz. center-cut tenderloin, char grilled, and served with the vegetable du jour and one side
             
            Red Beans and Rice $8
            The NOLA classic: slow cooked, creole rice with red beans served with the vegetable du jour
             
            Add spicy andouille sausage
            $1.00

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            External link opens in new tab or windowEvery Sunday from 10AM - 3PM!

            External link opens in new tab or windowReservations are Encouraged

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            Center Cut Fillet
            Center Cut Fillet
            Blackened Catfish
            Blackened Catfish
            Fettuccini With Shrimp
            Fettuccini With Shrimp
            Pan Seared Swordfish
            Pan Seared Swordfish
            Voodoo Shrimp
            Voodoo Shrimp
            Center Cut Fillet
            Center Cut Fillet
            Blackened Catfish
            Blackened Catfish
            Fettuccini With Shrimp
            Fettuccini With Shrimp
            Pan Seared Swordfish
            Pan Seared Swordfish
            Voodoo Shrimp
            Voodoo Shrimp

            Backfin Blues: Creole De Graw

            Backfin Blues:
            Creole De Graw

            400 North Union Avenue

            Havre De Grace, MD 21078


            Hours of Operation

            Wednesday to Saturday

            Lunch and Dinner

            11:00 AM – Closing

            Sunday:

            Serving Brunch from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

            Dinner from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

            Monday & Tuesday

            Closed


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