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            Daily Specials

            * Subject to cancellation if it falls on a "Restaurant Holiday" *
            "Restaurant Holiday" is subject to Mother's Day, Father's Day, NYE, Christmas Eve, etc.



            Wednesday:

            Kids Eat Free!
            (One per adult entree purchased)

            Thursday:

            Live Music
            7 - 10pm
            Reservations Recommended


            Friday & Saturday:

            Chef Featured Specials!
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            HAPPY  HOUR:

            Wednesday to Friday
            3:00 PM – 7:00 PM 
            Saturday & Sunday
            11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

            1/2 Off Appetizers & Domestic Beers
            $1 Off Drafts
            Seasonal Cocktail Menu






            Live Entertainment Every First Friday!

            Outside on Franklin Street from 6 - 9pm starting May 6th (weather permitting);

            Beer garden style with limited menu, ice cold beer, & house made sangria;

            No reservations needed!




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            Planning a Party?
            We have your covered with our private dining room!


            Call (443) 502-8191 to book now.

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            Sunday Brunch!


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            External link opens in new tab or windowEvery Sunday from 10am - 3pm!     

            Reservations recommended.






            Our Creole Menu


            Dinner Menu

            Begins at 4:00 PM every Wednesday - Sunday


            Soups

            Gumbo Ya-Ya $8 / $10

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

             

            Chef’s Gumbo $13

            Our same great gumbo served with your choice of protein (crawfish or blackened baby shrimp); Add Crab +$10

             

            French Quarter Onion $8 / $10

            Our take on French Onion soup, loaded with caramelized onions, & topped with asiago frico crouton


            Salads

            Grilled Caesar Salad $11

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


            Apple Almond Bleu $12

            Arcadian lettuce greens topped with sweet apple slices, toasted almonds, sun dried tomatoes, red onion, & bleu cheese crumbles; served with honey balsamic vinaigrette


            Chop Salad $12

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

             

            House Salad $5 / $7

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


            Add Protein to Any Salad

            Chicken - $5 | Shrimp - $8 | Crawfish - $7 | Crab - $10 | Seafood Combination - $15


            Starters

            Spicy Crawfish Fries $12

            Thick cut sidewinder fries smothered in rich tasso gravy, crawfish, & mixed cheeses

             

            Popcorn Shrimp $11

            Baby bluefoot shrimp tossed in cajun cornmeal breading & fried golden brown; served with a Chef ’s remoulade

             

            Voodoo Shrimp $13

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

             

            Creole Crab Cakes Market Price

            Super lump crab cakes, blackened & served over fried green tomatoes topped with Chef ’s remoulade

             

            Hand Breaded Oysters $14

            Bay Count oysters fried to golden brown perfection, served with Chef ’s remoulade & key lime cocktail sauce

             

            De Graw Dip $13

            House blend of crab, crawfish, caramelized onions, & asiago cheese with fried bowtie pasta & asiago frico croutons


            Backfin Wings $13

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

             

            Smoked Pork Belly $12

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

             

            Shrimp & Grits $13

            Jumbo blackened shrimp served over cheesy grits & finished with our tasso gravy


            Entrees

            Red Beans & Rice $18 (V)

            The NOLA classic: slow cooked in a spicy sauce with seared andouille sausage over creole rice & your choice of one side

            *Add your choice of protein

             

            Jambalaya $20 (V)

            Seared andouille sausage & Cajun mirepoix cooked in a savory jambalaya sauce with Cajun rice or bowtie pasta & your choice of one side

            *Add your choice of protein

             

            Etouffee $21

            In French Louisiana “etouffee” literally translates to “smothered”. Our etouffee is comprised of seared andouille sausage, dark roux & five rich stocks, stewed for 24 hours & served over rice with your choice of one side

            *Add your choice of protein

             

            Chef’s Pasta $18 (V)

            Fresh herbs, mushrooms & garlic in your choice of alfredo, red pepper marinara, or rose sauce over fettuccini

            *Add your choice of protein

             

            *Protein Options

            Chicken - $5 | Shrimp - $8 | Crawfish - $7 | Crab - $10 | Seafood Combination - $15

            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

             

            Crab Cakes

            Chef Bob’s famous crab cakes, broiled, served with your choice of two sides & sauce (key lime cocktail or red pepper remoulade)

            Market Price

             

            Blackened Catfish

            Blackened catfish complimented with a red pepper remoulade, served over creole rice with your choice of one side

            $22

             

            Fresh Fish Du Jour

            Ask your server about today’s catch.

            Pan seared with your choice of  key lime beurre blanc, blackened with Cajun spices, or bronzed with creole roasted red pepper sauce

            Market Price

             

            Master Choice Filet

            9 oz center cut filet prepared pepper crusted or Cajun dusted, finished with a Grand Marnier demi; served with your choice of two sides

            Market Price

             

            House Smoked Back Ribs

            Dry rubbed, house smoked back ribs brushed with Chef's coffee BBQ served with your choice of two sides

            Market Price


            Sides

            Vegetable du jour | Collard Greens | Corn Maque Choux | Black Eyed Peas
            Red Beans & Rice | Sweet Mashed Potato | Garlic Mashed Potato | Red Hot Potatoes | Cajun Rice
            Add Crab Cake $23

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

            Lunch Menu

            Begins at 11:00 AM every Wednesday - Saturday


            Soups

            Gumbo Ya-Ya $8 / $10

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

             

            Chef’s Gumbo $13   

            Our same great gumbo served with your choice of protein (crawfish or blackened baby shrimp); Add crab +$10

             

            French Quarter Onion $8 / $10

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

            Salads

            House Salad $5/7

            Arcadian blend, tomato, cucumber, carrots, onion, & croutons; your choice of house-made dressing

            Dressings

            Ranch - Bleu Cheese - Caesar - Hard-boiled Egg Vinaigrette - Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette


            Grilled Caesar Salad $11

            Fresh romaine hearts flame kissed, topped with Caesar dressing, asiago, anchovies, & croutons

             

            Apple Almond Bleu $12

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

             

            Chop Salad $12

            Arcadian lettuce greens tossed with bacon, hardboiled egg, vinaigrette, red onion, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles & olives; garnished with crispy onion straws


             

            Add Protein to Any Salad

            Chicken - $5 | Shrimp - $8 | Crawfish - $7 | Crab - $10 | Seafood Combination - $15

            Starters

            Spicy Crawfish Fries $12

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

             

            Voodoo Shrimp $13

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


            Creole Crab Cakes $18

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

             

            De Graw Dip $13

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

             

            Backfin Wings $13

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

             

            Smoked Pork Belly $12

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

             

            Jumbo Basket of Fries $12

            Thick-cut Sidewinder fries served with Cajun or old bay seasoning complimented with Chef's remoulade

             

            Jumbo Basket of Sweet Potato Tots $13

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

            Sandwiches

            All sandwiches are served with your choice of 1 side


            Po’Boys
            The beloved Louisiana sandwich; served on a toasted French baguette with lettuce, tomato, & remoulade dressing
             
            Cajun Dusted Chicken $12        |       Fried or Blackened Catfish $13      |      Fried or Blackened Shrimp $15      |     Hand-breaded Oysters $15

             
            Crab Cake Sandwich   Market Price
            Chef Bob’s famous crab cake; broiled to perfection and served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, & remoulade dressing

            Applewood Pork Belly Sammy $14
            Tender Applewood smoked pork belly served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, & 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 +$1
            Topped with mozzarella cheese & house creole sauce
             
            Coffee BBQ +$2
            Topped with bacon, cheddar jack cheese, & house coffee BBQ sauce
             
            Bourbon Street +$1
            Topped with sweet n' spicy bourbon caramelized onions & cheddar jack cheese

            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 - $5 | Crawfish - $7 | Shrimp - $8 | Crab - $10 | Seafood Combination - $15

            Sides

            Vegetable du jour | Collard Greens | Corn Maque Choux | Black Eyed Peas
            Red Beans & Rice | Sidewinder Fries | Sweet Potato Tots | Cajun Rice

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

            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


            Brunch Menu

             Begins at 10:00 AM every Sunday


            Breakfast

            Filet Eggs Benedict $20

            Toasted English muffin topped with filet mignon, 2 poached eggs, & Chef's creole crab cream sauce; served with your choice of 1 side


            Creole Eggs Benedict $9

            Toasted English muffin topped with Canadian bacon, 2 poached eggs, & Chef's tasso ham gravy; served with your choice of 1 side


            Breakfast Scramble Wrap $13

            Your choice of house smoked pork or brisket tossed with scrambled eggs, peppers, onions, & cheddar jack cheese; served with your choice of 1 side


            Creole French Toast $8

            Creole battered french toast topped with butter & powered sugar (NO SIDE)


            The Big Easy $7

            3 eggs, cooked to desired perfection, served with your choice of 1 side & bread


            Oysters & Eggs $14

            Hand-breaded, crispy fried oysters topped with Chef's aioli & 3 eggs, cooked to desired perfection; served with your choice of 1 side & bread


            Tasso Omelet $10

            Cheddar jack cheese omelet smothered with tasso ham gravy; served with your choice of 1 side & bread


            Chef's Veggie Omelet $11

            Mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes, & asiago cheese; served with your choice of 1 side & bread


            Creole Omelet $11

            Andouille sausage, onions, peppers, & cheddar jack cheese; served with your choice of 1 side & bread


            Crab Omelet $17

            Your choice of cheese, mushrooms, & jumbo lump crab meat; served with your choice of 1 side & bread


            Stockyard Filet & Eggs $20

            Char-grilled petite filet & 3 eggs, cooked to desired perfection, served with your choice of 1 side & bread




            Breakfast Meats $3

            Applewood Smoked Bacon | Crispy Fried Pork Belly | Andouille Sausage


            Side Options

            Cheesy Grits - Sidewinder Fries | Sweet Potato Tots | Rosemary Home fries | Creole Rice


            Choice of Bread

            Corn Muffins | Toasted Asiago Crostini | English Muffin



            Starters

            DeGraw Dip $12

            House blend of crab, crawfish, caramelized onions, & asiago cheese with fried bowtie pasta & asiago frico croutons


            Creole Crab Cakes $18

            Blackened super lump crab cakes served over fried green tomatoes & topped with chef's remoulade


            Voodoo Shrimp $12

            Plump gulf shrimp sauteed with red peppers & onions in a sweet & fiery Voodoo sauce


            Hand Breaded Oysters $11

            Bay Count oysters fried to golden brown & served with chef's remoulade & key lime cocktail sauce


            Shrimp & Grits $13

            Jumbo blackened shrimp served over cheesy grits & finished with our tasso ham gravy

            Soups

            Gumbo Ya-Ya $6/8

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


            Chef's Gumbo $11

            Chef's special recipe made with andouille sausage, vegetables, & blend of house spices; topped with your choice of shrimp or crawfish; Add crab +8


            French Onion $6/8

            Chef's special recipe loaded with caramelized onions, topped with croutons & melted cheese


            Salads


            House Salad $5/7

            Arcadian blend, tomato, cucumber, carrots, onion, & croutons; your choice of house-made dressing

            Dressings

            Ranch | Bleu Cheese | Caesar | Hard-boiled Egg Vinaigrette | Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette


            Chop Salad $9

            Arcadian blend tossed with bacon, red onion, tomato, bleu cheese crumbles, olives & hard-boiled egg vinaigrette; garnished with crispy onions straws


            Grilled Caesar Salad $8

            Fresh romaine hearts flame kissed, topped with Caesar dressing, asiago cheese, anchovies, & croutons


            Apple Almond Bleu $9

            Arcadian blend topped with sweet apple slices, toasted almonds, sun dried tomatoes, red onions, & bleu cheese crumbles; served with honey balsamic vinaigrette


            Add Protein to Any Salad

            Chicken - $4 | Shrimp - $6 | Crab - $8 | Crab Cake - $18

            Sandwiches


            (All sandwiches are served with a complimentary side)


            Crab Cake Sandwich Market Price

            Broiled to perfection, served on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato & your choice of sauce (cocktail, tartar, or remoulade)


            Pulled Pork Sandwich $13

            House smoked & slow roasted, topped with coffee accented BBQ sauce & cheddar jack cheese on a brioche bun


            Smoked Brisket Sandwich $13

            House smoked & slow roasted, topped with coffee accented BBQ sauce & cheddar jack cheese on a brioche bun


            Chicken Po'Boy $12

            Blackened or char-grilled chicken breast topped with lettuce, tomato & chef's remoulade on a toasted baguette


            Catfish Po'Boy $13

            Hand-breaded & deep fried or blackened catfish topped with lettuce, tomato & chef's remoulade on a toasted baguette


            Shrimp Po'Boy $15

            Hand-breaded & deep fried or blackened shrimp topped with lettuce, tomato & chef's remoulade on a toasted baguette


            Oyster Po'Boy $15

            Hand-breaded & deep fried Bay Count oysters topped with lettuce, tomato & chef's remoulade on a toasted baguette


            From The Grill

            Creole Pizza                                                                                                                                   Chicken     Burger

            Topped with mozzarella cheese & house creole sauce                                                           $12              $14


            Coffee BBQ

            Topped with bacon, cheddar jack cheese & coffee accented BBQ sauce                            $13               $14


            Bourbon Street

            Topped with sweet & spicy bourbon caramelized onions & cheddar jack cheese             $12               $13


            Plan Char-grilled Sandwich                                                                                                          $12                $13



            Complimentary Sides

            Cajun Fries | Cajun Rice | Chef's Vegetable | Collard Greens | Red Beans & Rice | Sweet Potato Tots


            Entrees


            Red Beans & Rice $13

            The NOLA classic; slow cooked in a spicy sauce with seared andouille sausage over creole rice *Add a protein


            Jambalaya $14

            Seared andouille sausage & Cajun mirepoix cooked in a savory jambalaya sauce with Cajun rice or bowtie pasta *Add a protein


            Etouffee $15

            Seared andouille sausage, dark roux & five rich stocks, stewed for 24 hours & served over rice *Add a protein


            Proteins

            Chicken - $4 | Shrimp - $6 | Crawfish - $5 | Crab - $8 | Seafood Combo - $13


            De Graw Crab Cakes Market Price

            Chef Bob's famous crab cake, broiled to perfection & served with your choice of two sides with chef's remoulade


            House Smoked Back Ribs Half Rack - $18 | Full Rack - $26

            Dry rubbed, house smoked back ribs brushed with chef's coffee barbeque served with your choice of two sides


            Complimentary Sides

            Cajun Fries | Cajun Rice |  Chef's Vegetable | Collard Greens | Red Beans & Rice | Sweet Potato Tots


            Flat Bread Pizza
            Flat Bread Pizza
            Fresh Fish Du Jour
            Fresh Fish Du Jour
            Margaritas
            Margaritas
            Master Choice Filet
            Master Choice Filet
            Salad
            Salad
            Nine Ounce Center Cut Fillet
            Nine Ounce Center Cut Fillet
            Blackened Catfish
            Blackened Catfish
            Fettuccini With Shrimps
            Fettuccini With Shrimps
            Pan Seared Swordfish
            Pan Seared Swordfish
            Voodoo Shrimp
            Voodoo Shrimp
            Flat Bread Pizza
            Flat Bread Pizza
            Fresh Fish Du Jour
            Fresh Fish Du Jour
            Margaritas
            Margaritas
            Master Choice Filet
            Master Choice Filet
            Salad
            Salad
            Nine Ounce Center Cut Fillet
            Nine Ounce Center Cut Fillet
            Blackened Catfish
            Blackened Catfish
            Fettuccini With Shrimps
            Fettuccini With Shrimps
            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 & Dinner
            11:00 AM – Close

            Sunday
            Serving Brunch from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
            Dinner from 3:00 PM - Close

            Monday & Tuesday
            Closed

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