Once again, this is my first of two go-to spots when I want to dine locally. (The 2nd is La Paz) Everything I've had on the menu is delicious. Service is great. That ambience is casual. I'll often pick up a pie to take home but when I'm dining in, I get something special and every time I do, it's delicious. Timing tip: don't wait too late in the evening to go there! Their building has tenants above them so they have to close at 9:00 PM read more

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Finally made it to the Front Porch. We heard fabulous things about this place, so thought we would check it out. Had an enjoyable dinner on the patio. It was nice and not too loud. Our waiter was great and had lots of suggestions. We ended up with the blackened chicken pasta and pimento cheeseburger. The burger was cooked to perfection and tasty. The bun itself was a little thinner than what I am used to but still good. The pimento cheese was not my favorite, as it seemed to lack something. The sweet potato fries with caramel sauce were delicious and great accompaniment to any burger. The pasta was just your average dish. They did have a nice cocktail menu... Ended up with a blueberry lemon drop martini and absolutely delicious. Will we be back? Yes... There are some other things we would like to try. read more

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Semi casual American dining in the Ross Bridge neighborhood. I came here for dinner and ordered the Chicken Scallopini, which had a great serving of chicken. The buttery garlic sauce was very tasty and the breaded chicken was delicious. I wasn't a fan of the green beans, but everything else was very good! My boyfriend ordered the pork ribeye, which we both really enjoyed. Both of our dishes were well-rounded and a decent serving. The atmosphere here is pretty standard, nothing noteworthy. It's very "elevated" sport-bar esc. read more

Front Porch - Chicken Scallopini - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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When I think of the words "Front Porch," I'm reminding of a relaxing time spending time with family and watching the world go by. Front Porch is a perfect name for this restaurant. It is in the Walkable Ross Bridge neighbor that feels like an old fashioned community. They have a nice outside area where you can sit with friends and family and relax. The inside is also cozy with nice sized booths where people can talk and connect. The service was good. Not to pushy but there when you need them. I ordered a build your own pizza. The homemade marina sauce made it. read more

Front Porch - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

We were a little ambitious Friday night and decided to skip our regular(s) to try out Front Porch. Unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations for us. We were sat immediately and our server was ok. However, the seating is super tight and we did not feel comfortable in the slightest. The food: We ordered the bacon bombs with cheese curds and fried pickles. They were actually really good (we RARELY consume pork) and we were optimistic -- get back to the appetizers later. Then came the entrees. Fiancé ordered the Chicken Scallopini and I had the Front Porch Burger with sweet potato fries. This is where everything went south. Fiancés panko chicken was hardly seasoned, although tender and cooked near to perfection. My burger was...decent. Not a fan of cheddar cheese on burgers but the burger itself lacked flavor, especially with it having their speciality sauce on it. The sweet potato fries had zero flavor. It comes with a side of caramel sauce to dip the fries in? But I'd rather have the semi-sweet and savory taste than intensely sweet. The fries had no flavor at all. I will say however, the burger did taste better the next day so maybe the flavor had to set in (I did have to add chick-fil-a sauce to it). The bigger issue was that, the curds and bacon bombs gave us both indigestion and they were the two best things we had. Overall, we were disappointed. Can't say that we'll be back. read more

Front Porch - Front Porch Burger and sweet potato fries with caramel dip - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Great place to go, the food is good and the service was good! They made my family feel welcome and the atmosphere was great!

Service was excellent! Outside dining was a plus and the food was great. Definitely recommend the sweet potato fries!

Took my lady out for a pre-Valentine meal at the Front Porch. We received excellent service from a gentleman that said his name was Brown; but his mother calls him Adam. He'll probably answer to either if you go. First off, if you're a wine drinker you need to get there on weekdays during happy hour. HALF prince bottles of wine. We started with the A to Z Red Blend paired with chips & queso with the chorizo sausage upgrade. So delicious. They seemed homemade/fried on premise. If not, we'll need to know the supplier because they were out of this world. Super crispy but not super dense and heavy which allowed the cheese and chorizo to be the stars. Being Thursday, she tried the server suggested Triggerfish special with added blackened shrimp. Came with rice and asparagus. Out of this world with leftovers for the next day's lunch. I enjoyed the shrimp and grits. This deserves a repeat to see what is suggested the next time! read more

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Came here with a group dinner time. Service was great. Our food and drink orders came out pretty fast. I was disappointed with my French dip. It didn't have much meat on it and was very fatty. I got onion rings as my side and they were really good. Even had a little bit of heat. I would get those again for sure! A few people in my group got pizza and it looked really good. They all seemed to like it. I'll be back-just won't order the French dip again. read more

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Excellent service, food and atmosphere!!! Everything from the drinks to the dessert were amazing!!

Went for a work lunch with my team. Most of them didn't know about this place. All of the food was great. Of course I had to get the wings and that yummy Greek salad! Still the best Greek salad I've had! Most of my teammates got entrees and they were very pleased with the food. Only downside was the service which was slow considering it being lunch time. The place wasn't very crowded so I'm not sure but still a great experience! I plan to return! read more

This is a nice place especially for lunch with some business people to meet with. The food was good and the service was good. I think what I ordered wasn't my favorite food but I bet I should have just ordered something different. My burger wasn't bad at all it just wasn't delicious. The server we had was not bad but was not a great amazing vibe either. All was good but not a 5 star that day. read more

Front Porch - Appetizer fried cheese and grilled sausage - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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We were in Ross Bridge for the farmers market and decided to try Front Porch while we were there. We were seated immediately and met by our server at our table of choice on the patio. We chose to start with the bacon bombs and cheese curds. This was an excellent choice!! Bacon wrapped kielbasa in a candied BBQ style sauce! Sign me up for seconds! The cheese curds were great as well! Deep fried and melted to perfection!! Even better when you dip them in the bacon bomb sauce. My wife got the chicken finger platter and I grabbed the chicken lettuce wraps. Chicken fingers were hand breaded and fried crisp. She asked for extra bacon bomb sauce to dip them in. Sweet potato fries were crispy with a honey sauce. Chicken lettuce wraps had an excellent taste but were a little dry. Made from breast meat, just seemed a little over cooked. Service was excellent, patio was nice and airy with a view of the street and area. Restaurant was clean and quiet. Would stop by again when we are in the area! read more

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Great service, excellent food. Highly recommend. The menu and chef specials offer a variety of options all looked amazing.

Amazingly attentive service during this end of 2024 visit. Hubs tried the BURGER and FRIES - still quite good! I opted for the MEATLOAF PLATE W GREEN BEANS AND MASHED POTATOES - it was so comforting and satisfying! Highly recommend! read more

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I decided to try this place because I had never been here before and it had a lot of different options. Looking over the menu, I saw a variety of items from southern food, burgers, pizzas, etc. I decided to try the veggie burger because it sounded good, and I will say that it was actually really good. My friend had got some mac n' cheese, which I had tried and also liked. I'd say compared to other mac n' cheese dishes I've had it was pretty decent. There was both indoor and outdoor seating, the inside was a bit smaller than I expected but it has a nice vibe to it. They had pretty good service, and the food came out at a decent time. We went about midday so there wasn't much of a wait, but I have heard through my friends that sometimes the waiting times can be a lot so that's something to be aware of. Overall, I'd definitely recommend. read more

My family had an interesting first experience at Front Porch earlier this evening. It was our first time trying this place out and upon entrance, we were greeted by a young woman and man at the front, and this is where our interesting encounter began. I asked for a table of 4, and the young woman replied back by asking if everyone for our party of 6 was here now, to which I was confused. The man also asked if the rest of our party was here and that there was already someone waiting at the table. I told them that we weren't waiting on anyone else and repeated again that we wanted a table for 4. It was then that it seemed to click for the two, and we were seated. My family then realized what that confusing encounter was about -- the hostess sat us at the table directly next to an Asian gentleman, with 5 other empty chairs at his table. When the hostess saw my family walk in, she automatically assumed that because we were also Asian, that we were associated with the other party, even though I clearly asked for a table for 4. A perfect example of implicit bias present in current times. Unfortunate and quite frankly somewhat offensive. Why did they automatically connect my family to the other Asian group and assume we were all together? I understand there may not be as much diversity in this area as in other parts of the country, but honestly this is no excuse. On the other hand, our waitress was very friendly and attentive. However, at the end after we paid our bill, when she brought back our check, we noticed that she had not included our credit card. We flagged another waitress down and she said she'd tell our waitress. We waited for about 5 minutes before our waitress came back with our card and told us that the card had slipped onto the floor. Not the biggest deal, but also what if someone had swiped it? Food was pretty mediocre. We ordered the Korean bbq chicken wings, front porch burger, mahi fish tacos, and the French dip (prime rib, Swiss cheese, horseradish cream). The Korean barbecue sauce did not taste remotely of actual Korean barbecue so it was pretty disappointing. Wings were crispy and hot. French dip was pretty good as a sandwich, front porch burger was your average burger, mahi fish tacos lacked flavor. Overall, given our personal experiences with what happened and the quality of the food, we're not exactly inclined to go back. Waitresses were all friendly and welcoming though, and the place has a casual and laidback atmosphere read more

Front Porch - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Excellent! I had shrimp & grits - best I've had this side of New Orleans. Spouse had "build your own" pizza with shrimp, sausage & tomatoes & onions. Both dishes were excellent. Restaurant itself is roomy, clean, and very pleasant. Atmosphere is family friendly with kids menu, while also offering a wine list. Both restrooms were spotless and inviting. We were seated immediately on entry, mid afternoon during the week. Servers did a superb job checking on us without being intrusive. Ask to be seated in Brown's section. read more

Front Porch - Just the crust remains of spouse's pizza. - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Great food quality in a quiet area. Customer service is always stellar. Ambiance is quiet. A must try any time of the day. One of my favorite places for lunch. read more

It's a nice place to go visit. The overall mood is welcoming, area is very clean, and the service is fast and friendly. Food, however, leaves to be desired. The fried pickles were pretty good, but the salmon was honestly a little small and really dry. Idk how I feel about rice on beans with salmon either. Good place to hang out and have a beer. Just maybe not if you want a really good meal. read more

Front Porch - Salmon - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

All of the above. The place was cozy and the service was pleasant. The atmosphere was clean and good to look upon while you wait. The wait was not long at all. Overall rating: a great place for family dinning. read more

Love this little neighborhood spot!! Lots of variety on the menu and everything is really good! The patio is lovely when the weather is nice. read more

Incredible food. The pizza was spicy in all the best ways! Can't wait to come back! Service was top notch. read more

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Fast service Easy parking Pretty views in the outdoor seating area Burger and fries were great If you are looking for a local spot that offers a relaxing atmosphere look no more! I really enjoyed sitting on the patio and catching up with an old friend. Would definitely visit again if in the area! read more

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Sweet potato fries were the best, especially with caramel dipping sauce. Great lunch overall. Server was very friendly.

Food and service were amazing! The salad was very refreshing with a delicious dressing. read more

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It's been awhile, but the French fried sweet potatoes with that sweet potato sauce or glaze was an amazing combination. I also tried the wings and a Mississippi Mud drink. Great food and staff. Very nice restaurant Inside and out. As the name implies, there is a front porch you can use for dining read more

Food was good! We ordered a French dip and a club. Prices were reasonable. They had Coke product which is always an added star. The prices were fair. The restaurant was clean. They had a full bar and a good beer selection. The decorations were not memorable but not bad either. Our server was extremely polite and attentive. The Front Porch was nestled in to a residential area that was extreme cute. We are not from the area and went based on Yelp reviews. I would recommend this spot. read more

Found it from Yelp of course. In Hoover GA. Very clean and nice. Had walnut cranberry salad. Very good and not over sized. Just right amount Good place. I recommend read more

Such a great spot! We had fried pickles, the porch plate steak, a Caesar salad, a (huge) side of cheese curds, and some yummy cocktails. All of the food had great flavor and was so fresh. The service is outstanding...from the hostess to our fantastic server. Definitely will be back! read more

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Service was a little slow, but it was "Kids eat free" Monday and they were full! Good meal. We enjoyed a salad and a pizza. read more

Front Porch - Salad with pears, feta, glazed pecans and grilled chicken. - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

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Extremely bland food. The chicken had no taste. I couldn't even finish it. The Greek salad was enjoyable. My son had chicken tenders and they were also very bland. Overall not a good experience. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. Service was decent. read more

Front Porch - Chicken Scallopini - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama

Very cool laid back place. Service was great and food was wonderful. We will be back.

We have gone twice now and everything we've ordered has been delicious and served scalding hot from the kitchen (as it should be). Pizza 10/10; cheese dip 8.5/10; cheese curds 10/10 (love that they serve the marinara warm when some lazy restaurants don't do that); burger 10/10; buffalo chicken tenders 9/10. The service at the bar is outstanding and the female bartender makes a fantastic Patron margarita with fresh (again, as it should be) lime juice. Hearing back there today. This place is solid. Very good ambiance as well! read more

Stopped by here for a casual dinner, I ordered the hot honey pizza and it was yummy! The server was really nice and offered me extra hot honey to go with it. It's a very casual neighborhood place but good read more

The waitress was fast and friendly. She gave us several suggestions on the menu. We had a pizza and the bacon bombs with cheese curds. It was all very delicious. read more

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All I can say is wow. Loved my first trip to this perfect little place in Hoover. The place is located in a beautiful upscale neighborhood. The atmosphere is was nice. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The place was super clean. Plenty of seating inside and sweet little outside patio. They have a nice drink menu with a few of their on creations. The food selection was a nice list as well. Let me say this. The food was amazing. My burger was so well cooked and the flavor was amazing. I definitely plan on going back to try a few more items. The turkey bacon sandwich was so tasty as well. The fries were cooked perfectly. read more

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When you come here, ask for Stacy. He is the best server I have EVER had in my entire life. We ordered the Front Porch burger. It was a LOT of food aaaaaaaand it was super tasty!!!!! The highlight of this restaurant is the sweet potato fries with caramel! Yes, caramel. It is a definite game changer. Now, back to Stacy.... he brought us a sample of the fries tot aste before ordering. Theeeeeeeen, he suggested we try the Pulled Pork Stack on our next visit. He told us that the collard greens make the dish, aaaaaaaaaaand he wasn't lying. He brought us a taste and they are fire!!!!!! I can't wait to return for my next deliciously plated blessing. Check them out ASAP! P.S. I would have posted a picture of the food, but it looked super delicious, so I jumped in. Sorry not sorry! read more

Lovely service with outside quaint dining. Delicious cocktails for warm weather and a great variety of food options including gluten free. We had a pleasant and relaxing outdoor late lunch on a Saturday. Plenty of off street parking in a location where you can people watch. Situated in a "resort town" that feels like you are on a movie set. Lovely place for a casual dining experience with lovely ambiance. read more

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After driving a significant portion of the day, we finally arrived at Ross Bridge and decided to grab dinner close to where we were staying with my boyfriend's parents. We were in town for a wedding. We went to Front Porch and were seated immediately. I ordered a burger with a gluten free roll. I was impressed that they had gluten free items to choose from, including a gluten free crust for pizza. The rest of the table got a mix of other sandwiches and a salad. The food was good. The service was good. read more

Front Porch - Bars Near Me - Hoover, Alabama