Backwater Fins

While a few miles off Hwy 19/Commercial Way, what a great spot. Knew we hit a keeper when 10 locals all walked in. Met friends for lunch and the food was outstanding. I swear my scrimp platter tasted like lobster. The server was hopping but did a great job with the rush.

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.

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

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!

This place is a hidden gem. I mean hidden deep in the gulf coast marshes of Ozello. The food was nicely prepared. The price matched the portions provided. Shrimp scampi had a lot of shrimp on a small bed of noodles. The fried haddock, shrimp and grouper were lightly breaded so you could taste the fish. The crab cakes and hush puppies were nice also. The crab legs were a good size unlike what you would find at a chain restaurant (red lobster).

The service there is top tier some go out of there way for you and get to you quickly the bar and view is amazing as well. They never burn or over cook food and it is always delicious. The bar has some great options and flavors they can mix up for you and they will have a football game for everyone whenever they can.

We were looking at a house on Ozello today and were hungry after! We spotted Backwater on our way out and gave it a try! From service to food, it was fantastic! The view was incredible!We started with the smoked fish dip. It was serviced with crackers, tortillas and sliced jalapeños. It had the wow factor!!!!! Next, we had our entrees: the shrimp basket and a side of coleslaw and the grouper sandwich with onion rings. The shrimp were huge and freshly breaded! The grouper was a thick fillet! And, omg, the onion rings!!!We know where we'll be going all the time, once the house transfers!!!

Sorry, but the crabcakes were very seasoned and gave me a stomach ache. The service was excellent. It looked clean enough but when I used the bathroom I felt sick. Spatters of feces in the bowl around the sides, the wall beside it was spattered like it never got wiped, and the wash basin was not cleaned and not wiped down for some time. I could say more like ..........floors were fifty and I will not be back.

The Crab Bisque was the best I've ever had!Crab cakes and ultimate burger were fire too.The vibe and atmosphere is so dope. Definitely a hidden treasure. A local suggested it, so you know it's good;) Really cool drive to get there, off the beaten path.We went after crystal river springs - solid day

Ordered a fish Reuben on rye bread. Order came out, grilled fish on about half the sandwich with a melted slice of cheese. No sauerkraut, no dressing. $19.75.file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/d8/08/C3CDF424-5ACB-4DAA-A8ED-21EAE58B1518/IMG_0775.heic