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    The Back Eddy

    3.6 (250 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Loud
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Deviled eggs from hell
    Ryan B.

    Review for The Back Eddy - Westport, MA Rolled in on a Monday evening, solo at first because my other half was running fashionably late (emphasis on the fashionably). I asked the hostess if I could still snag a table for two, even though I was flying solo for the moment, and she smiled and said, "No problem." Honestly? Bless her. Some places treat you like you're trying to pull off a bank heist if your full party isn't present. The vibe? Laid-back coastal cool with just enough buzz to feel alive without needing to shout over the table. The kitchen's wide open, so you can watch the culinary chaos--or genius--unfold. And that view? Pure postcard. Boats gently bobbing in the bay, sun dipping low like it's trying to flirt with the horizon. You will feel like you're in a Nicholas Sparks novel--but with better food. While I waited, they brought me a tiny bowl of house-made pickles. Tiny bowl, big flavor. Thick-cut, briny, just the right amount of pucker. I sipped on a Buzzards Bay Local Flounder--golden, smooth, and perfect for a summer evening. Then I got bold and ordered the "Deviled Eggs from Hell." And By the power of Greyskull and questionable life choices, they did not disappoint! Light, flaky, spicy little flavor bombs. If Hell is serving these, hand me a pitchfork. Once my date arrived (cue applause), we dove into small plates like it was our job. The Maine mussels? Drenched in hoisin, coconut milk, and spice--like Thai street food met a Cape Cod fisherman and made magic. Bonus points for the thick-cut toasted bread they serve on the side, ideal for sauce-mopping. (And yes, we mopped.) Next came the stuffed clams with chorizo and corn--so good we barely made eye contact. Gone in sixty seconds. For our token attempt at balance, we shared a green salad, and it was actually lovely. Crisp greens, fresh veggies, and a vinaigrette that knew how to stay in its lane--flavorful without being clingy. The service? Stellar. My waitress was a gem, but even the rest of the team checked in, topped off water, dropped off plates, and sprinkled in a little friendly banter. It felt like everyone was in on making the night special. Would I come back? In a heartbeat. With or without my date. Preferably with. But either way, I'm ordering the deviled eggs again.

    Mussels
    Vijay S.

    Good spot to chill by the water after a long day at the beach. They have a number of different seating options outside. Food prices are in the $20-$40 range. We got the classic fish and chips and the grilled swordfish. The fish and chips were quite good. The fish was lightly battered and fried just right. Service was very good. Overall it was a good experience though a bit pricey. Parking is somewhat limited.

    Sunset at the Back Eddy
    Ethan S.

    One of the best restaurants on the Farm Coast. The chowder is terrific and excellent fish and chips. It is always busy during the summer, but the outside bar on the dock is a great place to grab a beverage while you wait for a table.

    Roasted salmon
    Karl S.

    The food was excellent. Service was fast, efficient, pleasant, and engaging. Love the ambience... water view is fantastic!

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