Side Porch is a great neighborhood steakhouse. It sits somewhere between family casual and upscale. The service was friendly and high quality. The drinks were better than I expected. The food was superb, especially the addictive croutons, but I didn't find the steaks impressive. My ribeye was cooked correctly (medium rare) but it still had some chewy bits. My girlfriend's filet was ordered medium rare, but came out rare and chewy. We should've sent it back but still I expect a steakhouse to cook a steak medium rare on the first try. I'll definitely be coming back- I'm eager to try their other offerings. read more

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My wife and I truly love this place. We moved to Bartlett about five years ago, and every time we walk into Side Porch, it feels like more than just a restaurant--it feels like home. You look around and see familiar faces, families, people from the community... it just has that kind of warmth you can't fake. With a small child, going out to eat can be a challenge, but this is one of the few places where we can actually relax and enjoy it. That alone means a lot to us. The steaks are reasonably priced and consistently flavorful. And honestly, the croutons (that sliced bread) are a big reason we keep coming back. They are simple but done really well. We always go for the Wisconsin cheese curds - they never miss. We tried the cowboy caviar once, and it just wasn't our thing, but everything else has been consistently solid. What really makes this place special, though, is the people. The staff is always kind, welcoming, and makes you feel like you belong there. read more

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I've been on a steak kick as of late. Did a search and found this gem. Let's start with that they take reservations, that's a big plus for me. Ours was at 6 and we arrived a few minutes before. We waited maybe 10 minutes and were seated. The restaurant was packed. Our server came to the table pretty quickly. She took our drink order and let us know the crouton were almost ready. FYI..the croutons are excellent. We ordered dinner, I had the small filet and the wife had the strip. Both were very flavorful as they are cooked in their marinade. She had fries and I had a bake potato as our sides. Bottom line, good value for the money with excellent service. We will return. read more

Side Porch Steak House - Croutons - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

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From the time my party of 8 entered this restaurant the service received and the entire staff was outstanding. This was my first time visiting and I have to admit I was truly impressed. When I first pulled up I thought what a small little house . Well looks can be very deceiving ( the inside was very impressive with an awesome atmosphere). Now let's talk about the tender steaks , baked potatoes , broccoli , salads , chicken fingers and the delicious sweet rolls. Everything was served fresh, hot and seasoned to perfection. The prices were reasonable also... read more

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first bad review for Side-Porch steakhouse The salad had bad lettuce in it and the chicken wasn't as good as it usually is. service was slow. read more

I heard good things about Side Porch for 26 years and finally decided to go there for my 70th birthday. We were promptly seated and McKenna was an excellent waitress the entire evening. The croutons, or garlic bread, were very good. The salads were mediocre--mostly because the lettuce is still wet and makes the dressing runny. The steaks were disappointing because it wasn't good meat--I would say they use a Select grade instead of a Choice grade. My wife's filet was cooked well, but she only ate half of it because of the fat/gristle content. My porterhouse had more fat than I expected, but it was only cooked to a rare/medium rare although I ordered it medium well. They add a huge amount of their marinade to the steak(which is beef broth and Worchestershire sauce) but the steak is sitting in a lake of it on the plate. My wife didn't care for that much and we should have ordered it on the side. Overall, a disappointing meal--not because it was bad, but because you can do a lot better for less money at Texas Roadhouse or Longhorn. We liked the idea of a small, cozy, neighborhood steakhouse, but Side Porch didn't deliver. No manager walking around verifying the dining experience was pleasant seems like an oversight. We are glad we tried it, but will not return--and probably visit Texas Roadhouse for a birthday dinner redo. read more

First time here and I am sad I didn't know about this place before. Stopped by to have dinner with friends and everyone was super friendly from the beginning. I got the steak salad and it was delicious. The croutons are addicting and the ribeye is also really good. For the price and the cuts of meat and service this place is a must. It is super clean and a bright place. Will come back for sure. read more

Side Porch Steak House - Steak salad - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Small local restaurant in the heart of old Bartlett. We stopped in at 5:00 on a Saturday night without a reservation and the place was hopping. We had about a 30 minute wait due to all the early diners with reservations. We started with their complimentary croutons which were buttery goodness served with extra butter on the side. We had their fried pickles with ranch for an appetizer and they were pretty tasty with an amazing homemade ranch for dipping. I ordered the combination filet and blackened shrimp. Both the shrimp and the steak were excellent! I loved the marinade on the steak and the shrimp had a nice kick in the buttery sauce they were served with. Hubby had the ribeye and was a little disappointed that it was on the lean side and wished it had a bit more marble to it. The meal was served with a side of their rolls, but we probably would have preferred more croutons because they are just that good. If you decide to give them a try, it might be best to make a reservation because they seemed to be pretty busy. read more

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Me and my husband had dinner there tonight and were so impressed with the service. Lily was our waitress and was so friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a cozy, clean, modern feel. For an appetizer we had the sausage and cheese plate. My husband had Big Dave's Chicken and I had the Grilled Pork Chops. First, the portions are big enough to share or have some for lunch the next day. Everything was cooked to perfection. We will definitely go back sooner than later. read more

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Absolutely was not expecting the grilled chicken to taste that great! Steak was very tender. Ask for them to put the marinade sauce on the side unless you really like Worcestershire sauce thick on it. Someone told me to get it on the side and I'm glad I did. To me the steak or chicken did not need anything else. The bacon around the steak was flavorful as well. I got dessert to take home since. Baked potato and just a plain salad were my two sides. The huge croutons were amazing. Get the homemade ranch for your salad and just dip some bread in it. So good. It was very loud where we were seated but it was fine. read more

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They have great steaks with a simple country vibe. The location and space are intimate and personal.

Service for me was very good. It's a nice restaurant and it's very welcoming. My steak was cooked exactly the way I ordered it. My food was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Celebrated my birthday here Tuesday evening. Great fun with friends. They are remodeling so there is a lot of construction. There is parking but you have to maneuver around the wood and other building items. Started off an order of onion rings. Very fresh and crispy. We did share at the table. The basket of croutons with butter served before dinner was to DIE for. So good! I could have eaten those only and been happy. We had different beverages. I had the unsweetened tea. It was okay. My friends had diet beverages. I ordered the steak salad with Italian dressing. The steak was prepared rare and had some fat on it. It was a 6 oz ribeye. The salad was an iceberg mix with carrots and purple cabbage. I prefer a romaine or spring mix. It was alright. I took most of it since I got full on the appetizers. The service was excellent. Our server was kind and courteous and very helpful. She was attentive and fast with our orders. She checked on us from time to time. I may cone back to try other dishes or just order the croutons. Yum! read more

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Always a good time and good food at Side Porch. Employees are nice, I'm always seated quickly and I always make a reservation. The place is small but they handle the crowd well. Ample parking, no take out orders, yeast rolls, Frost desserts, what's not to love about this Bartlett gem? I'm a repeat customer. One star removed because this visit the steak lacked flavored and was cooked medium well vs medium. read more

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Nice decor. Seated quickly and service was great. Wife ordered the sirloin. I had the shrimp. Portions were good. Food was prepared well and was tasty. Good experience. We'd return. read more

Date night. Great service. Food was excellent. Highly recommended. Love the Croutons.

2-14-26 We were there for dinner. The customer services were good. The food was good. The only exception was that we had wait a longer than usual for the food to come out. The food was slightly lukewarm. I like my food hot. Overall, the meal was good. I was not surprised by the taste of the steak with their sauce on it. You either like it or not like it. For me, it ruined the taste of the meat. read more

If you are in the Bartlett area and you want a great steak, great prices and excellent service with a home town feel, look no further. Go ahead and pass up the chains and franchises and support local. I even checked it out multiple times, to be sure and all was consistent ! Steaks cooked as ordered on each occasion. Heather L was our server and she was wonderful, attentive and super knowledgeable about the menu and the area. The dining experience here feels very homey and clean, everyone is kind and happy to serve you. The pickles and onion rings were great starter choices, but if you want something a bit lighter.. get the cowboy caviar, it's excellent. The serving sizes here are big and so I don't think you'll leave hungry. read more

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Friendly staff, GREAT food and drinks. Clean and cheery inside. We had the spicy shrimp and a 12 oz strip. Both were full of flavor, hot and delicious. The croutons were juicy and moist and just the right touch to start things off. Our server was gracious and attentive. We sat in the bar before eating and the bar tender gave us great suggestions for dinner. 100 % going back read more

The best meal we have had since moving to Memphis? The food was top notch. Service was on point. Absolutely no complaints. This is not an inexpensive meal but in my opinion well worth it. We will be back again and again. read more

Man looks can be deceiving. Service was awesome the ambience was so cute and welcoming oh but the food. This place came highly rated and we were excited to give it a try. The pricing was very reasonable that's why I'm not too upset that the food didn't meet the hype both of our steaks lacked seasoning of any kind and we both requested medium it taste so dry and crumbled as you continue to chew it. We tried adding steak sauce, salt, pepper and still didn't help the taste of this food. The croutons were the star of this show tonight. We won't be back unfortunately the first impression was a lasting one. They did say their regular cook was off and maybe that's why it turned out bad‍ read more

Side Porch Steak House - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Hiya folks! Tonight, we decided to hit one of the neighborhood joints we were told about. This place used to be someone's house that they converted into a restaurant (so I was told). Honestly, I didn't do my research. More to the point, it's a nice family type atmosphere, there's a bar where you can sit and have libations while you wait on your table. Be advised... make a reservation cuz sat evenings this place is BUSY! We were seated right away. Our server,Liam, greeted us with a warm smile and dropped a basket of delicious bread before taking our orders. Warm croutons with a crispy crust, soft and buttery in the middle, yum! We both chose the bacon wrapped filet (8 and 12oz, respectively )a baked potato, loaded baked potato, and fried mushroom appetizer along with a ceasar salad. The food came out probably in under 10 minutes, everything coming out just right. The fried shrooms were nice and golden brown, juicy. The salad was fresh, with just enough dressing. The steaks were supposed to have been cooked medium rare, and they were spot on! There was a nice thick slice of bacon wrapped around the juicy, sexy looking steak. The meal was delicious, albeit the plating was, eh, but hey, you're in a family environment, right? The prices were about par with good steak houses. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is because of the young ladies at the front. They were very friendly and pleasant, except for the gum chewing. I may be nitpicking, but as hostesses, I don't think that's appropriate. I point this out in any establishment I'm in, whether it's the Home Depot, Kroger, or the gas station. If you have to greet, speak with the public or customers, don't have a wad of anything in your mouth. It really takes you and the establishment down a notch. That being said, cudos to the chefs and cooks in the back, job well done. It was one of the better steaks I've had in a long time. read more

I was so happy to hear that Side Porch was open again that I had to make a stop on my most recent trip home. It's been a staple in my family's Bartlett restaurant rotation for as long as I can remember. My first question I asked when I heard Side Porch was reopening -- will they still have their famous bread croutons? And oh yes they do and they are just as good as I remember. After eating way too many of the aforementioned croutons (of which two baskets are complimentary), we moved on to fried mushrooms and mozzarella sticks -- yes, this was a very indulgent meal. I'm not a huge fan of mushrooms, but the chipotle ranch dip served with them was quite tasty. The mozzarella sticks were larger than I remember and just as good. I do wish they had been served with marinara sauce, but that didn't slow me down. The side salad that came before my entree was an average salad bolstered by that oh-so-good "restaurant ranch" (nothing from the grocery store can compare). The lettuce mix, tomato and shredded cheese needed no croutons (obviously). For my entree, I settled on the 8 oz filet which was brought to the table undercooked. However, our waitress took it back to the kitchen and brought it back cooked medium well just as I ordered. The steak was flavorful thanks to subtle seasoning and the mouthwatering marinade (I highly recommend asking for extra -- it's that good). For my side, I went with my childhood favorite -- steak fries -- rather than a more adult-appropriate baked potato, but hey, you only live once. To finish our meal, we tried one of the specials, German chocolate pie, made by the mother of one of the owners. I struggle with coconut, but everyone else in the group raved about it. The other pies looked amazing, so I'll have to try those next time I go. The interior decor of the restaurant received a much-needed refresh while it was closed, but it still retains its southern charm. I liked the community-donated salt-and-pepper shakers at each table. Small details like that stick with you long after your meal is done. Side Porch is a Bartlett treasure, and I'm so glad it has reopened. I look forward to many more meals here. I was so excited to be back that I forgot to take photos aside from the croutons. But trust me, everything looked as good as it tasted! read more

Side Porch Steak House - I completely forgot to take photos of everything else, but the bread croutons were a show-stealer. - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Our food was fresh, well seasoned, and delicious. The croutons were what we had heard about and they lived up to the hype! The service was fantastic and the place is Military friendly with a kind discount. The St Patrick's day seasonal drink was almost too easy to drink! Yum! read more

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Delicious and affordable steaks! Great bang for your buck and you get to take a bag of their complimentary bread home read more

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Years ago it was terrible. Never went back. For some reason they assumed we didn't know all of our steaks were the same and we ordered different cuts. Never again. read more

We ate at Side Porch 9/18/25 with a guest from out of town. We were impressed with the service folks and the dinner salads were super. But the meat, advertised as a 6 and 12 oz filet, was: tough, overcooked (we asked for medium rare), and had no acquaintance with a beef filet. Both the 6 oz and 12 oz were pretty much the same size. The meat marinade was mostly Worcester sauce. Our daughter's salmon was also overcooked. A dessert "key lime" pie was an over-sweet sweetened condensed milk refrig pie with no lime of any sort flavor. $9.00 baked potato was on the cool side of hot. The restaurant was busy, but not overly so. Again, our server could not have been nicer or more attentive. read more

Sooo yummy! The flavor was amazing in the filet, chicken, and shrimp. I'm pretty sure all the filets have a piece of bacon wrapped around the base, which adds a ton of flavor but be wary that it's there even if the menu doesn't say it. Our server Harley was an angel and I'd for sure request her next time!! :) Weird compliant - the lighting is super extreme. Feels like I'm in a furniture store or something. Overall great experience and I'd def be back! read more

Ate here for the first time today and unfortunately was a bit underwhelmed. But let's start with the good. We arrived shortly after they opened and were seated promptly without a reservation. Our server (Liam) was polite and attentive. Our order was taken quickly and the food arrived without much wait. My spouse had the new York Strip (medium rare) and loaded baked potato. I had the porterhouse with a side of fried okra. Both our steaks were cooked perfectly, and arrived at the perfect temperature. Her potato was well loaded. Now the not-so-good. While both steaks were cooked to perfection, they douse the steaks in a finishing sauce that I think has A.1. in it. If you like that, you'll be fine, but I would have liked the steak so much more without it. I'd easily give them another star without that sauce on the steak. Additionally, the fried okra was extremely bland. Like everything else they were well cooked and the texture was fantastic but there was no seasoning in the breading. Lastly, desserts are from Frost and you cannot go wrong with that. read more

Wished I could give this place more stars but unfortunately I can't. It was very busy the night we came for dinner. Placed was packed! Service was good - our waitress was very nice. Croutons were so greasy - was not that big of a fan. Steak was decent - not very warm when it came to the table. Salad was your mediocre iceberg with a small slice of tomato - nothing special. Chicken was terrible - so rubbery we couldn't finish it. 1st time ever tasting rubbery chicken and let me tell you it was not good. Wished we could say we will be back but I doubt it. read more

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Service was great! We got everything very quickly. The croutons were amazing and lived up to the hype. You get a lot for your money and everything is well seasoned. read more

Went with my father tonight and had to order the porterhouse twice because the chef does not comprehend what medium rare means. Lack of ownership and the waitress was sub par as she didn't put any emphasis on how sorry she was on how long the first mistake took leading to the second mistake.... Another failure in Bartlett that is sub par of a restaurant. Cannot wait for someone to come in and beat this place ! read more

Went on a Thursday night with my grand daughters,who are teens. Restaurant was a little busy but manageable. Once seated which was right in front of hostess stand where the manager was helping them waitress came to get order 15 minutes later. She did bring drinks right away with bread . 20 minutes later we received steaks . Timing was not an issue it was quality my steak and my grand daughters was over cooked and no flavor. I tried to get waitress attention and manager but they were running around . She finally came back and asked if we needed a to go box I said no the steak was not good . She totally ignored me and handed me the check. I am a GM of a very busy and longstanding restaurant so I normally would not put this on here. I hope the manager and server sees this and needs to be aware of the surroundings in the restaurant. If someone is not eating their food ask them if everything is alright. Servers and manager walked by me at least three times and I tried to get their attention. Restaurant is too expensive for a meal that I did not eat.I will not be back which is to bad there are not that many steak restaurants around. read more

Porterhouse, grilled shrimp and grill pork chop were delicious! Service was good. Plan ahead and make reservations. Seldom do they have availability for walk-ins. read more

4 of us ate here recently - 1st visit after the ownership change. Thought it was very good, but did seem like some of the ambience with the old place was gone. 3 ribeyes, 1 filet. Nice that they kept the croutons & pieces of blue cheese in the dressing. Server Liam was spot on. read more

Great little spot that I have driven past for years. I kept hearing about the croutons so I decided to check it out. I was not disappointed. The staff was professional and courteous. I ordered my steak medium and it was perfect. The croutons lived up to the hype and the sweet tea was in point. I'll definitely go back. I suggest making a reservation for faster seating. read more

Side Porch Steak House - Bacon wrapped filet, spicy shrimp, loaded baked potato. - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

Side Porch is slammin good! After one meal, I think it might be a favorite. Maybe one thing I like is the nostalgic feel to it all. Though renovated and reopened for a year now, the menu items, the atmosphere, and even the dishes take me back to a childhood restaurant that specialized in home cooking. Drinks are served in mason jars. All the food is plated on old-fashioned, blue-plate special style dishes. The croutons that arrive at the table are simply sliced rolls, buttered and toasted. They are super good. The salad that comes with a meal is put together well for an iceberg lettuce salad. I told you... An old-fashioned touch. I ordered the ribeye and loaded baker. The ribeye tasted like it had a short soak in a marinade that included Worcestershire. The grill marks were perfect. The medium rare meat was nicely marbled and super tender, just the way I wanted it. Though a couple of my table mates asked for A1, it was not needed. In my opinion, the steak had great flavor. The baker was really good too. I don't ordinarily order dessert. However, every dessert they described sounded like it came from a Baptist Church cookbook from the 70s. I ordered a piece of cake to go. This one was a banana nut bread/cake cooked into layers with a peanut butter cream icing between the layers and also on the top. The cake was covered with a chocolate ganache, surely a sin when combined with the peanut butter icing. The cake was my brunch today with a hot cup of coffee. I'm pretty sure I have diabetes now. Somebody fashioned that recipe as inspired by Elvis. It tasted like an Elvis ballad sounds, wonderful. Make a reservation for Side Porch. It stayed packed the whole time last night, and rightly so!!!!! read more

Side Porch Steak House - Ribeye and loaded baked potato. This was delicious. - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

The service was great. The house-made croutons are great and basically are like crostinis. You today get two orders of them complementary. Ordered the fried mushroom and they were good. Ordered some onion rings and I would rate them as acceptable. Send that they are not hand cut and probably come in frozen bags. Everyone enjoyed their steaks and the prices are reasonable for this time and she. I would have to say that my steak which was ordered medium cooked resembled more of a medium well cooking. I accepted it and went on with life. The salads are good and fresh. The sides are good with the baked potatoes and baked sweet potato being ordered. The ambience is good with crowd noise as expected for a medium to large sized dining hall but not overwhelming. Overall a very good experience doin dining with friends and will keep coming back in the future. The ownership is local and recently changed over the past few years. Nice changes were made. Previously went there probably over 10 years ago. Still a nice eclectic place in Bartlett. read more

I heard great reviews from my coworkers so I decided to give it a try. It was fairly busy but it didn't take long to be seated. Scarlett was very personable, cool vibe all around. I'm sure everyone has heard about the croutons and they are delicious. My steak was cooked to requested temperature, medium. I would've liked a little more spice on the shrimp but it was still good. The island breeze cocktail is also delicious. It's a good local spot with very reasonable prices. Expect stares from some of the other diners. read more

Side Porch Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee

It's been a while since we've been able to dine at Side Porch. Not our choice, though, since they closed (temporarily) to make some serious improvements to the interior of the restaurant. When I walked in the door, I actually started to worry. I won't name the restaurants around town (but they know who they are) who have these incredible interiors (and exteriors), but have lackluster food. The quality being the bare minimum. People will eat some great food, awesome cuisine, killer grub....from a hole in the wall, dump of a place, but what the majority don't like is to eat sub fare food from some fancy bistro, steakhouse, diner. NOT THE CASE at Side Porch! They match the incredible food with a new interior to kick it up to where it should have been all along. The food was always spot on, but the interior was in more of a need of an upgrade than even I realized. Looking forward to coming back again and again and again! read more

Side Porch Steak House - The new ambiance compliments the great food now! - Steakhouses Near Me - Bartlett, Tennessee