Where is The Back Kitchen restaurant located?

The Back Kitchen is located at 5660 Front Road, Stella, ON K0H 2S0 on beautiful Amherst Island. We're accessible by the Amherst Island Ferry from Millhaven, Ontario, serving Bath, Kingston, and Eastern Ontario communities.

Is The Back Kitchen open year-round?

The Back Kitchen operates seasonally, typically from late spring through early fall. Check our social media pages @backkitchen_ai on Instagram and Facebook for current hours and seasonal updates.

Can I order takeout from The Back Kitchen?

Yes! You can order takeout and dine-in through our Square ordering system. We offer fresh burgers, daily specials, all-day breakfast, and local ingredients. Perfect for ferry travelers and island visitors.

What type of food does The Back Kitchen serve?

The Back Kitchen specializes in fresh, local Canadian cuisine including famous island burgers, all-day breakfast, daily specials, fresh-cut fries, and seasonal items made with local ingredients. We're known for our homemade quality and community atmosphere.

How do I get to The Back Kitchen on Amherst Island?

Take the Amherst Island Ferry from Millhaven (near Bath, Ontario). The ferry runs regularly and is free for pedestrians. Once on the island, we're located on Front Road in Stella. Perfect day trip from Kingston, Bath, or anywhere in Eastern Ontario!

Does The Back Kitchen cater to dietary restrictions?

Yes, we offer gluten-free options and clearly mark dietary information on our menu. Our kitchen staff will do their best to accommodate most dietary needs - just let us know when ordering!

Final Sunday Summer Dinner | The Back Kitchen

Our Final Summer Sunday Dinner is August 31! We’re wrapping up the season with one last Summer Sunday Dinner at The Back Kitchen and you're not gonna want to miss this one.

Returning guest chef Paul Phillipson and sous chef Jill Finney are back with an Indonesian-inspired menu based on recipes from The BamBoo Cooks! - a cookbook from the now-legendary Queen West Toronto restaurant, the BamBoo. Known for its bold flavours and vibrant music scene, the BamBoo was a cultural hub through the ‘80s and ‘90s, and this dinner pays tribute to that legacy.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

Fresh greens with lemon, poppyseed & ginger dressing, grapefruit + toasted slivered almonds
Crispy shrimp chips with bamboo peanut sauce
Grilled Indonesian chicken satay with fresh thyme and Thai basil (Amherst-grown)
Mushroom, eggplant, plum & red onion satay
Coconut basmati rice
Ginger spice cake

Preorders are available NOW at The Back Kitchen Quantities are limited - don’t miss this sure-to-be-amazing grand finale to the 2025 Sunday Dinner series.

Allergy warning: There is fish sauce in the Indonesian bbq sauce & the peanut sauce

Follow the Back Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram to find out more details about the Sunday Summer Dinners.

Final Sunday Summer Dinner

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