Service personable and waitress answered any questions helpfully. Given the name "porch," it reminds me of family gatherings on the literal porch, and this atmosphere was similar: lots of large family tables and groups. We were one of two double seater tables that were reserved, it was really cute honestly. It has been a while since I got duck confit, and I loved the luxuries of tasting it without the price tag tonight. Only $8 to add some on to either the caesar or house salad options. Husband got the sweet potato fries and blackened flounder sandwich which were all tasty as well. Fries were shoestring style and sprinkled with brown sugar - yum. PSA to DEFINITELY try the cookies, my hubby is a chocolate chip connoisseur and said these were top of the list now. So warm and fresh. The fried pie was delicious as well and I enjoyed my cocktail selection. Great date night selection! read more

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3.5 overall Great location and patio space. I came for lunch and I agree that the service is a bit slow. I opted for the farro bowl, but was hesitant about the beets--cause, well, beets are not my jam-- but the kitchen put them on the side for me! (Thank you!!). I added braised pork. The bowl is a very creative and i loved the concept but the execution just need a bit of tweaking. The bowl was just too greasy. And I don't think the grease was only coming from the pork. The farro was about 1 or 2 minutes overcooked for my taste; however, I would try it again maybe with just the egg. I hear great things about thw smash burger so I'll come back and try my luck. Wednesdays are half off bottles of wine!! read more

Porch - Farro bowl with braised pork (beets on the side) - American Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Porch is an eclectic establishment in Mountain Brook that merges aspects of both upscale and laid-back dining. It was a quiet Saturday night, and service was quite timely. I've heard great things about the Oko appetizer, so naturally, I had to check it out for myself. I can confirm that this appetizer was delectable. We added an egg to ours and enjoyed every bite! For my entrée, I ordered the Truffled Farro Bowl and added braised pork for an additional $6. For the upcharge, there could have been a bit more pork; however, the bowl itself was HUGE... I had so many leftovers. I asked to substitute the goat cheese for Parmesan, but it was still served with goat cheese. I so tediously did my best to remove any and all goat cheese so I could properly enjoy my meal. Besides the goat cheese part, this bowl was phenomenal. My boyfriend ordered the Duck Bahn Mi with a side of Maple Bacon Brussels. I tried both of his items and can attest that they were very good (especially the Brussels)! Unfortunately, both of us found a piece of hair in our entrees. I hate to give this restaurant 3 stars, but the hair part was just hard to ignore. Despite the goat cheese and hair found in my food, I would still come back here again. read more

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The food was good and the portions just right. It was Saturday evening and the football games were televised. The place was packed both inside and outside. The atmosphere was friendly and spirited to say the least! The service was very good considering all the tables being served. Our waitress was very friendly, polite, and kept a keen eye on our table. We had the crispy Brussels and bacon and the Pimento cheese platter for appetizers. My wife had the Chop salad with chicken and my son had the Porch burger of the day served with fries. I had the Cubano sandwich with fries also. We enjoyed our visit here and it won't be the last' read more

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Ok, so I was strolling through restaurants and wanted to go somewhere I've never been. I stumbled across this gem in Mountain Brook and I will say that this place didn't disappoint. The staff is very friendly and we're eager to assist us in any way possible. I had the featured burger which was two patties with three types of cheese, arugula and a delicious aioli. I also had the duck banh mi. This was an amazing sandwich. The duck was so tender and flavorful. The burger is now in my top three in the state! They did a great job paying attention to the small things like fresh cilantro and jalapeño on the duck. The hand cut fries are always my favorite and they were awesome. The cinnamon doughnuts were the perfect topper to a delicious meal. If you haven't been her, please put this one on the radar!!!! Oh, on Tuesday, the house burger with fries is $10 all day!!! read more

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Great little stop-off on a road trip back from Memphis . Adorable little town and this spot was great. Covered outdoor seating was a plus! A+++ for that burger, but the fries were chewy and cool and the ketchup was sour(old). Great service and although we didn't imbibe, the cocktail and beer menu was tempting. read more

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Came here with my mom and a few of her friends to celebrate her birthday! Like the name suggests, the porch is lovely. This is a great place to come for a chill weeknight dinner. The bacon wrapped dates are delicious. I think for $9 they can come with a few more bites... maybe 8 so that our table of four could each have two. The fried chicken entree looked so crispy and perfect. I had the farro bowl with pulled pork and it was great! Make sure you're ok with beets and red onions before ordering. Per my last review, the service is still so slow. Never any checking on how the table is, they're only there to take orders. My mom's friend stopped one waitress to ask if she could lower a screen because the sun was shining in her eyes, the interaction was not the best, and no solution was offered. read more

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We decided to try Porch for our Valentines lunch date. We were not disappointed. I ordered the scarlet cosmo and my husband ordered a beer. We shared the apps and the burger of the day which was a Brie burger (so delicious). Everything was tasty, service was excellent and it was a cozy atmosphere. We will definitely be back. read more

Porch - Fried green tomatoes with street corn and Crispy Brussels & Bacon - American Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

This place reminds me of California from farm to table type restaurants! Great staff and atmosphere! Apps came out quick! read more

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I had the best bahn mi sandwich! I love the vibes and the music! Our server was super nice and quick.

if i could give a michelin star i would. the grits were perfectly creamy and flavorful. the crust on the chicken was crispy and delicious. the collard greens tasted like grandma made them oh and the green beans were so good. we will definitely come back here the prices were good but the food and service is mouth watering and craveable. not a fancy place and family friendly. frank the owner was so nice and made our visit wonderful. make sure you get the fried green tomatoes!! read more

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The hubs & I decided to come here for brunch while celebrating our 23rd year anniversary on Sunday we reserved a table online & informed them we were celebrating our anniversary but nothing was acknowledged which was fine I guess certain restaurants honor special occasions and some don't which again was fine of course we sat outside on THE PORCH which was nice and the weather was cool & crisp we got there early enough to beat the church crowd however the service was a little bit slow our server was sweet but she seemed to be all over the place we finally got our food my husband ordered shrimp and grits which he enjoyed I decided to try something different and I ordered the oko & added pull pork I didn't really enjoy it like I thought I would but it was ok if we come back I'll stick to my regular burgers or try something different my husband paid with cash & instead of bringing him the difference in change the waitress gave him change for the $100 bill ??? of course we count our money and that's when my husband recognized she didn't process our payment & only gave us change which was weird??we were a little skeptical coming here due to previous reviews on how some people got odd stares @ weird glances because they were highly melinated (like us) & received looks like they didn't belong but I also saw the owner's response which made us feel at ease we did feel welcome but the waitress not mentioning she only gave us change for the bill almost felt like I dare to say a set up the donut holes were outstanding! I highly recommend getting those to finish off the meal! They were the best thing I tasted read more

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Solid 3.5. I ordered the mash burger and it did its job but didn't knock my socks off. I grade my burgers on a strict scale so keep that in mind. The burger sauce was solid and I'd recommend the sweet potato fries. They come with brown sugar on top and are great. Solid food and good atmosphere read more

Came in on a Sunday and glad we had a reservation the place was packed. They made an excellent painkiller cocktail, and they have a few other options that looked decent. Started off with the pimento cheese deep, it was decent, also got the chopped salad which was alright, and my wife got the fried chicken which was good. All the food was decent, nothing too exciting. read more

Love this place - I've been for lunch and brunch and it's always excellent. The burgers are interesting and tasty and every salad I've tried has been top-notch. read more

Some friends and I came here for lunch on a Saturday. Literally, some of the first people there. It was cool. Upon arrival, I was feeling like I had been in this space before. Well , I had been because this use to be Mafioza's many , many years ago. So. Yeah .... We were seated. Drink orders taken. I sipped on some dry cava brut because that's what I was feeling. $10 a glass. My friends all ordered the same cute cocktail. They enjoyed it!! I am pretty sure you drooled when you saw the pic of the Brussels. As you should because this was a very delicious app!!! Sooooo flavorful!!! *licks plate* I felt like the overall menu was slightly small or limited. This can be good or bad. Nevertheless, for my meal I got the fried chicken. It was a 7/10 experience. I didn't love the greens. Bland and definitely not your granny's collards with fatback, etc. lol Everything else was enjoyable. The service we received was attentive and solid. Porch had been on my list to try for awhile. So glad one of my friends picked it for us to try. Love the patio (porch) .... Cooler months , I'll happily chill here with a cocktail. read more

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I came by one day after work with a friend and had a nice dinner and cocktail. It seemed fitting that we sat out on the porch since it happened to be one of those summer days that wasn't so miserably hot. I chose to get the Slaty Dog which was wonderful! I love a drink that has a little punch to it. For dinner I ordered the shrimp and grits which were some of the best I have had so far. read more

Porch - Salty Dog - American Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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The food was delicious. The fish was fresh and the vegetables were too. The service was top tier. The ambiance was well lite and it was easy on the eyes read more

Bland, under seasoned, overpriced. Ordered the smash burger and the quality was slightly worse than McDonald's. Very disappointing.

Served drinks in a can, which is obviously super classy and is why you should be charged twice as much for a mid burger and mid fries. Why is everyone shouting to each other? My table can hardly talk over every one else. Dim lights and loud music in the background too. Seriously overrated. I wouldn't recommend this place to literally anyone. The service is nice though. read more

Porch is the best! My family picks up and dines in a good bit too and the food and service are always top notch! I picked up tonight while on my walk with my dogs and they brought my to go order outside to me to walk home with- that's A+ service!! read more

Good burgers but the to go sweet potato fries were very very soggy and awful ! Could not eat them so bad.

Let's dig in. Items ordered: 2 unsweet tea 1 "Oko" 1 hummus with tabbouleh 1 truffled farro bowl 1 side Brussels 1 side smashed potatoes 1 shrimp and grits Cost: $78.65 The tea was bold and strong, and they brought a little pitcher to help us refill our drinks. The "Oko" was described as a cabbage pancake, so I thought it might be different- it arrived, it was room temp and tasted good, but the egg we added was a browned egg (which I don't enjoy). The texture of this was soft and more crepe-y. Hummus with Tebbouleh was good- made of black eyed peas and chickpeas, which I appreciate. It required salt and pepper, and the tebbouleh was actually a scoop of farro on top, but I definitely would order again for something light and tasty. Truffled farro bowl- I'm not sure what was truffled about this, as there were not mushrooms or truffles. I will say, if you are a granola warrior, you might love this. It has roasted beets, farro, balsamic glaze, and goat cheese, so it's rich, but is like an earth casserole. Side of Brussels and smashed potatoes- NOPE. Brussels were crispy (like possibly made yesterday) and the smashed potatoes tasted a bit like bagged mashed potatoes with bacon favoring. Not my jam. Shrimp and Grits- **DE-LISH** THIS IS WHERE IT IS AT! A big bowl of comfort- cheese grits with Smokey creole sauce made of blistered tomatoes, Alabama's own Conecuh sausage, and gulf shrimp. This was the star of the show, and honestly, I would return for only this. read more

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We came to Porch for Sunday brunch after church. They are understaffed, so we waited a bit for seating. Not a huge problem. We ordered Fried chicken sandwich with Fries and chicken Caesar salad. The food was good and we love the outdoor space. read more

Porch - Fried chicken sándwich with Hand-Cut Fries and chicken Caesar salad - American Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Servers here go above and beyond to be nice. They make you feel very welcomed. Food is always amazing and they use a lot of local ingredients. Love this place read more

I thought the quality matched the prices. Good quality and reasonable prices. Most entrees were under $15. I got the banh mi chicken sandwich which is a Vietnamese Bbq chicken sandwich. It was made with chicken thighs, great veggies and good bread. ***You do however have to pay for your sides. They are not included which in theory is a good way to keep entree prices down. They are all about $5 & they have some decent options. I went with the pimento cheese polenta which is similar to cheese grits but made with corn I think. It was smokey I liked that but if you have a smoke flavor aversion you should note that is the major flavor overtone of this side. The cheese part was subtle. My sister got the cauliflower pancake okonomiyaki. I love that a restaurant in Birmingham Alabama had such a diverse menu. She really liked it. I took a bite and was pleasantly surprised by the wonderful flavor and texture. The highlight was the bread pudding. I called it a warm hug on a plate. It was super comforting. My friend and BIL got the double cheese burger and hand cut fries. We made fun of them for being basic but it looked so dang good. They said they would rate it 8/10 which is super high coming from them. It is made with a "local bun" whatever that means. We had fun trying to guess what food buzz words meant. I'm gonna have to get the burger next time. It really did look incredible, local bun and all. We didn't sit on the beautiful porch because it was 99 degrees and humid out but most of their patrons actually did opt to sit out there regardless. It is covered and well lit with ceiling fans. I would love to come here in the spring and sit out there. In all I would come back. Service was pleasant, concept is fresh and clean, food is fusion between Asia Pacific and Southern classic fare. It was a solid experience. They definitely have something special going on albeit casual and no frills. Super diverse menu but the clientele not so much. It is in the heart of Mountain Brook. As a poc I'd recommend more of us come out here, the food was legit good. You'll like it. read more

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Such a great dinner! We went here and shared the mixed greens salad, then had the blackened flounder which was truly so delicious. The cheesy grits were AMAZING. The chicken sandwich was also delicious read more

Good appetizers - hummus, peppers, and pimento cheese + pickled veggies. Pita bread seemed like it was freshly grilled (and hopefully made in house too). The Oko was worth a shot. Overall, it paid pretty good dividends. The pancake itself was flavorful with just the right amount of Sriracha. Bonus points for the black sesame seeds. I enjoyed the meal and the boldness to do a dish like the Oko, as I'm quite sure you aren't going to find many Japanese pancakes served up in Bham. I'd personally like the pancake on a little bit more of the crispy side. Also, the braised pork was decent, but it didn't really fit with the dish. I'd like to see the meat better integrated with the pancake itself instead of just thrown on there. Perhaps layer chashu onto and into the pancake like pepperoni on a pizza?? Just some food for thought. read more

Porch - The Oko with braised pork and fried egg - American Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

Decent food, good atmosphere, family friendly, a modern relaxed vibe with a twist (of Grateful Dead decor that my husband loved!) Overall, I wouldn't say that the food was worth the price but it was decent. Brussel sprouts were amazing though! read more

Porch - American Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

HORRIBLE all together except the water, beer, atmosphere and our server Mandy. Food was flavorless and there was no smell of food cooking coming from the kitchen. We went be back read more

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Great smash burger and fries. But this place was empty. please support this local place read more

Porch - Smash burger - American Near Me - Mountain Brook, Alabama

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Food is delicious! I've had almost everything on the menu! The fried chicken sandwich is my favorite along with the fried green tomatoes! The atmosphere is family oriented and cozy. Every time I visit the service is great! The staff will make sure you are well taken care of! read more

One of my favorite Sunday brunch/lunch spots. Try the breakfast plate or the hamburger. Both are very good. Good service and attentive wait staff. We enjoy sitting outside on a beautiful day. The porch is covered. read more

Solid experience overall. From my experience, this place can get rather busy but was happy with my food.

Good food, but not worth the price. Went to Porch for lunch with some friends. We got the burger with fries, the farro bowl, and the hearts of romaine salad. Everything was flavored and cooked well. We enjoyed it! I suppose my complaint is with value. I got a Moscow Mule, and it was definitely weak on the alcohol. Not worth $9 for zero buzz. Sorry. The second unpleasant shock was that the side of fries my friend got with her burger was $5. They were good, but they weren't $5 good. I guess you're paying for overhead since Porch is in the heart of Mountain Brook. It's a pretty and pleasant location. Service was ok. But now I can check Porch off my list of places to try, and I doubt I will come back. read more

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Good place. Food is flavorful, if not generous (catfish filet on the catfish po' boy was amazingly thin, almost leathery, and the sandwich was mostly bread, but the dish was salvaged by a fantastic malt vinegar tartar sauce). The cubano was respectable, though not remarkable. The deviled eggs were over-cooked and slightly rubbery, but deliciously filled. It's good food, not great. The show-stopper food-wise was the cabbage pancake, called The Oko... savory and delicious, available with bacon, egg, pork, and chicken toppings, it is the perfect appetizer and not to be missed. The beverage program is excellent and speaks to all tastes. The cocktail list is creative and diverse; I suggest the calorie and carb-conscious try the Ranch Water, a well-balanced and food-friendly dry tequila cocktail. The tap list is wonderfully local and inviting, too. Service is excellent. A commendable, honest and fun eatery in an otherwise snooty and banal faux-upscale foodscape. Recommended! read more

Service was great and the food - fantastic! The mixed greens salad with apple cider vinaigrette was loaded with pecans, goat cheese, strawberries etc. The grilled chicken sandwich was also wonderful. The porch burger was also outstanding. Love this place! read more

Got the bacon wrapped dates to start. Burger and fries for dinner. Food was awesome but not why I'll be coming back. Staff was amazing super nice, funny, and quick. If you enjoy jam band culture this place is for you. Tons of WSP posters, colored dancing bears, Trey headshots, and they play great tunes. Also a great outdoor area for when the weather is nice. Great spot! read more

Visited this establishment last weekend with a friend. Got a catfish po'boy with fries. It was good. But I have to tell you, I'm Alabama born and raised. I've never paid that much for a piece of catfish. Let's be real here. Catfish?? Potatoes? It was good but it was definitely not worth the price I paid. Catfish. Alabama. read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a while and so glad I did!!! It was great food and outstanding service. We got the Chicken Banh Mi and the Oko with pork shoulder. Both really wonderful choices. We also got the pimento cheese polenta which I was not a fan of at all. Nor was my son. It was missing something for sure. It needs chips to use as a dip or something instead of warm mush. read more

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