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!

Tree Lighting and Jingle & Mingle Tailgate Party

This Saturday is the Tree Lighting and Jingle & Mingle Tailgate Party, brought to you by the AI Women's Institute and AI Rec Association. However, the following island organisations and small businesses also made it possible to bring back the horse-drawn wagon rides!

Amherst Island Agricultural Society Amherst Island General Store Amherst Island Radio 101.3 FM cjai.ca Island Harvest Farms North Shore Bread Co. Patterson Productions Woodiwiss Photography

We also received a donation in memory of Rex and Ingrid VanderVeer, who loved the holidays. We used that generous donation to purchase more light displays and supplies to brighten up the village in winter!

We hope to see you this Saturday from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Stella Ferry Terminal. Come for the wagon ride, stay for the carol sing!

Contact Information

For more information, contact AI Recreation Association at aireccommittee@gmail.com.

Tree Lighting and Jingle & Mingle Tailgate Party

Tree Lighting and Jingle & Mingle Tailgate Party

Contact Information

Interested in this event?