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Backwater Fins

4.0 (167 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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BACKWATER FINS ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Good for groups

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Shannon J.

Went here for lunch this week, cute little place off the beaten path...they offer daily specials and offer waterfront dining as well..ordered a Combo of Clams and Shrimp and they offer a choice of side items..Chose the dirty rice and slaw ..food and service were excellent and food was served piping hot...Shrimp were delicious and Slaw and Dirty Rice as well..Clams were hard and were little tiny crumbs and pieces, would pick another choice for this combo next time....

Onion rings
Rhonda L.

Just a great spot to grab some fresh seafood and views. Will B recommended our first experiences- stuffed Cajun angels and Grouper bites! Fabulous. Onion rings were huge! Great service and first time visit!

Brad B.

Great food and service... Tucked away on a back road that you think you may start to hear the banjos playing lol

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Dwaine C.

This restaurant is about 5 miles down a windy road to Ozello. They have seating outside and in. It sits on a beautiful backwater bay. They have music and karaoke. Drinks are good. Service is good and friendly. We always start with the crab balls . They are large and plenty of crab. The crab soup is also delicious. I got the all you can eat fish . It was lightly breaded and good. You must try the Cajun angels bacon wrapped shrimp. So good.

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Kelly W.

My friends and I went to Backwater Fins after a day of scalloping. We had an array of items, some of our favorites were the crab soup, the stuffed cajun angels and the conch fritters. I got the Hook, Line and Sinker, it was good and was just the right amount of food! The atmosphere is relaxing and there was a nice view of the water. Great little casual place to hang out after a day on the boat!

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15 days ago

Wonderful restaurant & food! One of our favorites & great atmosphere! Their service is always good.

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Absolutely, amazing food!!! Loved this place!!! New favorite!!!! Will definitely be back when I'm back in Town!!

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6 months ago

Beautiful sunset!!!! Food was delicious and fresh. Service was wonderful. And I met the local kitty at the door!

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Excellent crab chowder. It's a casual place. Waitresses friendly and the food is good. Also tried the crab cakes. All good.

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Food was fabulous and had it been less windy and a bit warmer the patio would have been better to enjoy it all.

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1 year ago

Great service and sitting outside on the patio was a great way to end our busy day out on the water!!

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