Back Porch Grill - Heaven on a plate. Great steaks, perfect fish, a lake view that probably makes everything taste better--and staff who don't just serve, they care? That's rare. You think the view beats the food, or is it a tie? Thunder and Goose at the bar serve you the perfect drink. read more

First I want to say that the waitress was had was so sweet and nice and kind. This review is not based on her at all. When we first sat down , however, she did mention to us the specials and told us the number one thing they sell was a certain steak on the menu..... it was $88. That kinda turned me off from the beginning. We ordered calamari to start.... Frozen calamari with zero flavor, tasted like Costco. Horrible texture. We decided to share the american pharaoh which was almost $60 but seemed like a lot of food. The steak was over cooked and was not a steak of that price. We both thought it tasted exactly like the Costco filets we buy and grill at home. The crab cake on top was for sure a frozen crab cake with not a lot of crab. Was just not good at all. For desert we got the chocolate cake. It was decent but definitely not a homemade dessert. Our bill, before tip, was $150. This meal, To us, wasn't worth $50. I would not recommend this place. The bathroom closest to us was connected to a bar and was so gross. The place has zero ambiance and the food was terrible. We will not be back. read more

I made my way to Hot Springs, Arkansas and landed at the Back Porch Grill for a group function. The way-to-gos: The servers were very friendly, and an adorable little kid was helping the servers work, which was actually kind of cute. Everyone had a great attitude, and although the service was tortoise-esque slow, the food was pretty good. The oh nos: The cute kid spilled a ton of water. After we pointed it out to our server, and after multiple servers walked by the spill 5 or 6 times without touching it, someone in my party gathered up a boatload of napkins and cleaned it all by herself. That should have never happened. Also, they were out of creme brulee and bread pudding, my main reason for dining there. Our large party had a great time, but I'm unsure if I'd return. read more

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First we had called to see what the wait was and they said it was about 20 minutes but then waited an hour or so to get seated. As far as the food goes, What you get for the price is not at all worth it. We got a steak and loaded baked potato that was half burnt and you had to assemble. Could have gotten the same thing at Waffle House for half the price. The waiter was amazing and very apologetic when he informed us two things we had ordered were no longer available, after almost an hour of waiting. read more

We came in Saturday just bc we've never been and wanted a different place to go to. It had just rained and was finally good enough to sit on a patio for dinner. The bad reviews are here are a bit extreme, we almost didn't come just bc of them but I know you must go and form your own opinion. Here is my ranking and then I'll explain. Drinks 5/5 what we had was excellent and had a few rounds. Drink pricing...3/5 $15 for a Tito Moscow mule is about $3 over most places. Atmosphere on the deck 5/5. Can't beat that view and overall ambiance. The only place was packed. Service 5/5. Brena was super friendly, big smiles, and quick to help us out. Food 4/5. Yeah totally fine. My wife liked her steak. That 4 oz was a bit tiny and thin for a filet lol. When it came out we kinda laughed. I mean...I've not seen a smaller steak in my life lol. My blackened redfish was good, overly salty and the scallops were chopped so technically 1 scallop. It was $35 for that meal but at least it comes with a side and it's a big amount. The asparagus needed some love on seasoning. I don't think there was any. They tasted good bc it was cooked on the grill but add some garlic or parmesan and it would've been perfect Food price....3/5. I do feel it was somewhat over priced based on the size of my wife's filet and my redfish was on the thin side. Maybe bc it came with a scallop and 2 shrimps but for a steak place I think it's average on pricing just not on quantity. We left happy, we may be back. Maybe more for cocktails and apps or a small dinner. I definitely wasn't overall upset. It was enjoyable. It's a few tweaks from being 5/5. With it being Hot Springs maybe some of the restaurants use this bc it is a tourist town and this one in particular is on the lake with a dock. So people with boats were coming in and out. The pricing kinda made sense for that. Just recommend less salt on the redfish, 4 oz filet could've been bigger. Like totally regret not taking a photo. Our highlight was 100% Brena. She was awesome and brought the great energy. read more

There are good restaurants in Hot Springs. This IS NOT one of them Let me get straight to the point. The food sucked!! Now for a breakdown. We ordered an appetizer first - the $12.00 tater tumblers. What we received was 4 Ore-Ida tater tots covered in queso, a spoonful of bacon bits on a nice plate. Yes! 4 tater tots!! $12.00 You could buy a bag and the queso for less than that and have you a plate full of "tater tumblers." My wife ordered Garlic Shrimp, she said it was good. My son, who wasn't hungry, ordered a side he said it was good. I ordered the $36.00, 12 oz, Ribeye. The menu said it was their "most flavorful" steak. Do yourself a favor, go to Waffle House, and get yourself a steak. The quality will be much better. This steak had pockets of fat that sure made it flavorful. It was about 1/4 inch thick and was just a mess. The baked potato was excellent. So now the frustrating part of this meal. My daughter ordered the same steak I did, the most flavorful Ribeye. According to the waitress, the "dumb ass manager" entered in the wrong steak, and what they brought my daughter was a "Bourbon marinated flat steak."" This thing was about the size of a hamburger and the quality of cheap beef jerky. She is very polite and after the waitress had brought it to the table my daughter accepted it and tried to eat it. She said to me, "Dad, this is chewy like rubber." This ranks up in the top 3 of worst experiences I've ever had at a restaurant that wasn't some fast food establishment. Please, do yourself a favor, drive on by. read more

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Excellent service!! Our waitress was phenomenal and accommodating! Good date night location! Good: the service and the pork belly appetizer!! Get the pork belly--it was arguably the best I've ever had! The Italian vinaigrette is made in house and is excellent!! They fried some shrimp for my hubby and they were great! The patio was great to sit at! Bad: the steak on my salad was ehhh! Kinda chewy. Ugly: my husband had to send both drinks back to the bar they were so bad! and his fried fish was mushy ! read more

Steaks depend on the cut as you may get a very good steak or a very poor one! They don't sepetate poor quality steak.

My wife and I ordered a large bone in ribeye cooked to medium. The steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and delicious. The wait staff was friendly, attentive, and polite. The place was packed. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves read more

Steak was overcooked and was dry but the waitress was nice but food was just overcooked

Me and the hubby went there and the food was good. I had the blackened chicken pasta and my husband had the grilled marinated chicken. However they charged a whopping $10.00 for Florentine sauce that was mediocre. I mean seriously! He also had the fully loaded baked potato 2.50 for the bacon. It seems like an excessive amount of chargesI also had the BPG coconut margarita and it was flat, it may have been the coconut. But our bill came to a total of 80.00. Not certain we will go there again. I would recommend you ask if there are extra charges to whatever you decide to eat. read more

Ernie was our server and he was great. We enjoyed our food and service. The recommendations he provided were spot on. The only thing that could be improved was that the sauce on the redfish was salty. read more

Back Porch Grill - Blackened Redfish with Twice Baked Potato Casserole. Added the sides 3- Grilled Asparagus, Sauteed Vegetables, and Mac and Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Bummed, I wanted to take my daughter somewhere nice and somewhere we've never been before. We were just passing thru on our way to Texas. Reviews suggested call a head reserve a seat outside, they said not possible first come first served but they said the wait wouldn't be long. Get there sign in 30 min later we get seated. 15min to be asked what we'd like to drink - water please she asked if we'd like lemon yes please but no lemon then don't offer I'm a passive person so I was like it's ok we didn't need it anyway. We placed our orders at the same time figuring it would get put in right away. A 6 top was seated in front of us 15 min after us received drinks and even their food before us. They were almost done eating By the time our food got there. I just asked the server to bring us boxes when she brought the plates had I seen her again I would have just cancelled my order all together even my daughter said we should just leave. The server apologized said it shouldn't have taken that long. At that point I just shut down. Still gave the her a $20 tip because I've been in her shoes and sometimes things just can't be controlled by the server. It was almost like maybe our ticket got lost in the shuffle and they tried to hurry our dishes last min. The 5 $38 scallops were not good at all, my daughter and I split one before boxing up those and the pasta. So we left irritated unsatisfied. Ended up ordering pizza and giving the untouched food to our front desk person at the hotel an even they said the scallops were bad so I know it wasn't just us. Just a waste, Bummer we had high hopes and better sea food in the Midwest which is wild to me. Oh well. On to our next adventure. read more

The food was good and the service was good. Our group of about a dozen people (work-related ) enjoyed a weekday evening meal. I wish we had lodged at the attached lodging instead of where we stayed. Everyone enjoyed their meals. There were no problems with service or billing. A great option if you're in Hot Springs. read more

I usually don't leave reviews, but I wanted to shout out our server who did a great job managing our big group of 12. He was friendly, stayed calm, and worked hard to keep things moving--even though he forgot a few things, he was clearly trying his best without writing anything down. That said, the food was really disappointing. It had no seasoning or flavor at all, and for the price, the portions and quality just didn't match up. Our total for two adults and a 7-year-old was $167--which is way too much considering how bland the food was. Drinks were also overpriced for the size and what you get. They could have something good here because the service and atmosphere were nice, but they seriously need to improve the taste and quality of the food. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

Man, I REALLY wanted to love this place!! Service was fantastic, the outdoor seating was relaxing, and the appetizer of pork belly hit the spot, but that's where the great comments end. The problem was that the other food was absolutely terrible. The old fashions were just straight whiskey and the coconut margarita was very plain with just coconut added to the rim. The fish & chips was pretty gross. The batter was soggy and the French fries were cold. My wife's steak salad was just so-so, because the meat had a decent flavor but was chewy. However, she really enjoyed the house dressing. The below average food was a big disappointment due to the quality of the food. I don't mind spending money on food when it's good, but this was not a great experience. I gave 2 stars because the waitress was amazing!!! read more

Overpriced but great service steak was overcooked and potatoes were dry!! Been here at least 6 times so perhaps this last time, November 10 was just a bad day. read more

We're Monroe natives, so our standards for good food--especially Louisiana-style Southern cooking--are high. We came to Back Porch Grill with low expectations after a pretty awful experience the night before at Fish Net in Caddo Valley (everything came out cold), but this spot completely turned things around for us. We ordered the pasta with mushrooms, shrimp, and scallions, the redfish, chicken pasta, and the lobster and steak combo. Every dish was hot, well-seasoned, and genuinely delicious. For the price, the quality and flavor were spot-on, and we all left full and impressed. The ambiance was a little loud at first, but it mellowed out as the evening went on. And our server? Perfectly precious--so attentive and sweet without being overbearing. Back Porch Grill definitely redeemed Arkansas food for us. Highly recommend if you're looking for a flavorful, satisfying meal done right. read more

Amazing food, amazing service, and a beautiful view of the lake! My redfish was incredible with shrimp and scallops!

I was very disappointed, and I don't normally leave negative reviews. First off, when paying almost $300 for dinner, you expect to all eat together. My daughter didn't get her steak until everyone else was finished and we were leaving. Never received salads, steaks were not cooked correctly. Asked about menu items and couldn't get an answer. Asked about a kids menu, never got one. Took forever to get our drinks and never refilled. The asparagus tasted ok, but was so tough you couldn't chew it. No way I will ever return, absolute waste of time and money. You get better service and food at a Texas Roadhouse! read more

We were at the crystal mining most of the day with fishing in between. Found this place since fisherman's warf was closed. Kids played on the play ground. My wife went fishing, sat back and relaxed while drink a nice ice cold miller lite. Life is good. read more

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The food was phenomenal!!! We ate here after a SERIOUSLY disappointing attempt to eat at the Italian restaurant that got too fancy for their own good!!!! We arrived and i was ANGRY as hell!! We were seated, ordered, had a lobster appetizer that is no longer on the menu. Their spectacular green beans came with my hubby's ahi tuna so i got my own order of them. I got the steak. Absolutely superb! One of the best steaks of my life, and I've lived in Texas my entire life, so i KNOW good steak! We left dinner VERY happy!!! We have NO reason to even bother with the Italian joke again! We WILL eat here next time and EVERY time we are in Hot Springs! read more

We had the traditional steak, baked potato, and salad dinner. Not only was it really good but it was a reasonable cost. In a world where restaurants routinely overvalue their offerings, the Back Porch Grill was a pleasant return to reality. The service was friendly and helpful with questions and suggestions. We enjoyed the family atmosphere and relaxed ambiance. Save room for the Peanut Butter Pie-it's worth not finishing all of your salad. read more

When we are in Hot Springs we always have at least one dinner at Back Porch Grill. The service is always good to great and everything we've had over the years has been very good. On our most recent visit we sat on the patio as the sun was setting. Great sunset view to enjoy with our drinks! This is a family run business and the "family" knows how to run a restaurant. read more

Back Porch Grill - Dinner with a beautiful sunset for a background - Steakhouses Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Steak was under seasoned and under done for a medium rare. The chicken was overcooked to where it was rubbery even with the Florentine topping. The lobster tail was overcooked on top and undercooked on bottom to where it was chewy. Service was good by Callie and outside of the proteins, it was a good experience. read more

I had the cowboy cut and it was prepared very well. The wife had the American Pharaoh and she said it was great. Sat on the deck at sun down and the atmosphere was delightful. The service was excellent, thanks Tabitha. read more

Came in for my bachelorette trip and we had reservations for a party of ten. We were quickly sat but they split us in two tables and still made us pay for a party. We waited three hours for our food which was cold by the time we got it. When we finally got our bill they handed all of our cards to one person and told us we could figure it out. Our bill was $300 for two people which i'm more than okay with paying that amount but the service and the wait was insane and unnecessary. read more

This place is highway robbery for the cheap quality of food. Could've gone to Ruth's Chris for the same price! Fish tasted frozen and the steak was overcooked and thin. Margarita was sub par. Only thing we enjoyed was the pork belly appetizer. We would not go back. read more

This place is amazing! It is a family run business where you will find the owners running the grill and seating guests! The food is top notch with specials added all the time! Just ask if the chef has added anything new lately. Also... that cowboy cut ribeye and bread pudding!!!! Can't beat it! read more

We've eaten here for years and in the past the food was always excellent. Not so any more. The basic ribeye steaks (we ordered three at $34 each) were very thin and of poor quality, certainly not aged prime. Their Spinach dip, long a Back Porch Grill standard, was served a soupy mess. The hash brown casserole was dry and tasteless and the green beans seemed like they had just come out of a can. Needless to say, we won't be coming back again. read more

Large restaurant, able to accommodate 8! Really nice restaurant away from downtown. People in party enjoyed the shrimp pasta, grilled chicken while I had the cajun ribeye. Tons of food!! read more

Back Porch Grill - Cajun Ribeye!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Hot Springs, Arkansas

Great service and excellent food. Susan was a great waitress. She gave us some recommendations and they did not disappoint. read more

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Spinach artichoke was good, everything else was beyond mediocre. Macaroni was not Al dente, Caesar salad was not quite right, chicken was well seasoned but not the right texture. Service was immaculate, we were well taken care of and the lake view is beautiful! read more

I had dinner here last night. We sat outside. It was very relaxing. I had the wedge salad with flat iron steak. The salad was solid; the flat iron steak was so tender, you could cut it with a fork. Really, really good. My friend had the filet. It was over cooked and he said it was average. Our service was good, not great. Sit outside.... You won't be disappointed. read more

I'll start with the good things. Service was phenomenal. Restaurant was clean with a good view of the water. Now... this was the most overpriced food I've had in my entire life. The $50 Ribeye was slightly undercooked and seemed like they had it delivered from the Texas Roadhouse down the road. The calamari was 5/10 with not much food there for the price. The spinach dip was fine, and it was the only food item that was reasonably priced. Beer selection was lame. (No draft options, only $4-$5 bottles).Do not eat here if you don't feel like spending $100 on a $50 meal. I will add that we were 1 of only 2 tables in the restaurant. Hopefully it was just an off day for the food and it wasn't their best. read more

Unfortunately the experience didn't match the bill. We started with the fried avocado which wasn't bad but very thick chunks of avocado with a light breading. It would have been better has they sliced them thinner. I got the redfish with grilled asparagus which was a bit bland and dry. My husband got the steak salad and while the steak was ok, the salad looked like the bag iceberg lettuce from Walmart. The staff was friendly and there is a playground outside that was nice to take the kids to. read more

A group of us came in after spending the day at Oaklawn. The place was full, but we had no trouble being seated. our server, Tabitha, was amazing. we decided we might come back if we can have her as a waitress. The food is fantastic! We had appetizer, big steaks, and even dessert. Nothing disappointed! Do not miss the gem when in Hot Springs! read more

Food & service was great, the steak melts in your mouth. Kind of in a hole & a little bit on the expensive side. Nice & clean inside, limited menu for the kids. read more

Great place to go in Hot Springs. We sat at the bar and the bartender was outstanding. He made your order drinks promptly and properly. The food was very good. I had the Cajun ribeye and it did not disappoint. I would certainly go back next time I'm in Hot Springs. read more

Had the Flat iron steak. It was top notch. Also had the calamari for an appetizer and the sauce that comes with it is maybe the best I've ever had. Will be back again for sure. Service was great and very polite and professional. You can sit inside or outside by the water. read more