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The Back Porch

4.1 (181 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Loud
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Stachia L.

Each time I visit this place I leave feeling satisfied with the food I order. The staff are friendly and kind. It's not too busy during 11am-noon lunch time. Perfect time to go in my opinion. The food I tried durong my visit was the potstickers with was made with chicken and lemongrass with a Asian inspired napa cabbage slaw with dumplings sauce. I did get 5 medium buffalo wings which were amazing and cooked the way I like it. The location is perfect for a groups and perfect for watching popular sports. I will be back again. I will try something new each time.

Bar & Hi Top Dining
Phil E.

3.5 rounding up Menu was great Lots.of choices i want to comment back just to try a number more of what they have Prices were reasonable Fries over tots (easy) Order to table was super quick Service was sub par (for not being very busy and the amount of staff that was at the restaurant.

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Kerri E.

This was a Yelp-find while deciding where to eat in the area. The inside is a fun sports bar and as the name implies, there is a large porch for outdoor dining. Menu had salads, handhelds, burgers and meals. I had a Cuban and tots. Food was great and came out quickly. Large portions too. I love dill pickles, but it was so sour I didn't eat it. Our waitress was mediocre. That was my only complaint. Coke products including Coke Zero

Chicken and waffles
Amber C.

Wanted to go out for brunch since it's been a while since I've been able to and this place was nearby but hadn't had the chance to go yet! I saw online that they have a dinner menu too so will eventually try and come for dinner. The brunch I got made me happy and full, and I enjoyed it a lot! I love chicken fried steak, especially since it comes with egg and gravy. It was so delicious ^q^ It was very buttery and creamy and went well with the fries and biscuit. I tried a bit of the chicken and waffles and that was also very delicious too. Our server was very nice and I really enjoyed the decor in the place too. It was very on-theme and very cute. Even though it was kinda busy when we went on the weekend, it wasn't too loud, which was nice.

Cobb salad
Virginie L.

Stopped here for Lunch around 1pm, it was really quiet and I didn't mind that at all, chose a table and greeted by the waitress. I opted for the Cobb salad with Chicken. The veggies were fresh, the chicken though had no flavor at all, a little salt and pepper would've helped, It was a big salad too much to finish. I would stop here again and try something else, though, would not recommend the Cobb Salad.

Soup of the day: chicken noodle
Noel G.

What an amazing night! We were looking for a place to have dinner and did not want to do any of the regular places we visit. Went on YELP and found this gem in Longwood. Now, this is place to enjoy with family... a loud and rambunctious crew! We came Sunday night and did not even know they had BINGO and we loved it -- this was a song based squares game and so much fun... gets the crowd singing. My wife ordered Mushroom And Steak Pasta which is sautéed portobello mushrooms and sliced steak in a red wine cream sauce served over bowtie pasta. Topped with parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic bread. She said it was delicious and not too heavy at all. It's a VERY generous portion and two people could eat from it. I had the Back Porch Rancheros which is a bed of cilantro lime rice and black beans with your choice of chicken or pork rancheros. I had the pork. It's topped with pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, cilantro lime crema, and avocado. Served with jalapeño verde sauce, pickled red onions and tortillas. Let me tell you they the sauce is the boss... I loved the cilantro lime crema. It was perfectly paired with the pork and the three tortillas are just enough for making tacos. Our server was awesome and told us about their homemade desserts which we will try the next time we come. Ask about them. We were super full with what we ordered. All in all this was a superb evening.

Alexis H.

Came here for brunch with Friends on a Sunday right when they opened at 11am. The place got packed really quick so I'm glad we came early. The service was really great. Sarah was our waitress and she was really sweet and helpful. None of us has been there before. The place was clean and had inside and outside seating and even a bar. The food was all delicious. All of us got something different but it was all really good. Excellent brunch and great to see more options than typical brunch places. Will definitely be back in the future.

Big hearty bowl with meat.
Deborah B.

Pleasant surprise! I went here because they were open late. After a certain time though they only serve fried bar foods, but before around 10pm or earlier they have an extensive menu with surprising offerings. It seems like a bar, but their food offerings are better. I really liked their stuffed jalapeño pepper soup, lovely cup of soup. The wings were great, Awesome flavor, which is buffalo flavor mixed with garlic flavor & lemon pepper flavor; the best of everything. The lemon poked through, garlic was great, but they appeared buffalo. Price was a little high, but prices are nowadays... the blue cheese dressing side was phenomenal! I would've liked more little chunks of blue cheese, but the delish whipped thickness was indulgent, great. The Mexican beef plate was a good deal, meat was a little chewy & could've used more spices, but it quickly disappeared. Someone can cook at the Back Porch, better than expected, especially for late night offerings around there, & on a Monday night.

The Big Dipper
Cindy D.

I've been back 3 times since this last review. Delicious all the times and no parchment paper! 2 visits ago, my friends and I went for brunch and it was the most satisfying brunch on a Sunday. Filling and at a decent price point. This last visit, my significant other and I brought family and the family members kept raving about the food and service throughout the meal. We went on a Friday for lunch and were originally seated inside but with the game going on, other diners were louder than normal. We were reseated outdoors with no hesitation, weather was beautiful and the noise level was much better for casual conversation. Even with only one table outside, the server was completely attentive and made sure we had everything that we wanted. What we had: Cobb Salad, Big Dipper with fries, Patty Melt with sweet potato tots, BLT with fries. All the food was delicious, no complaints. Patty Melt receives an outstanding ovation from our table. Flavorful, juicy, huge patty, savory onions...it's perfection sandwiched between slabs of buttered toast.

Big Texas BLT
John R.

Nothing bad here, but nothing great either. The SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP -- Our homemade recipe with fresh sauteed spinach & artichokes, topped with parmesan & tomatoes. Served with fresh tortilla chips, was close to a pass. The PRETZEL POPPERS - A baker's dozen of soft pretzel bites, tossed in butter sprinkled with sea salt, and served with a side of house made beer cheese, were pretty good. The best part was the BIG TEXAS BLT -- Applewood smoked bacon, fresh iceberg lettuce, ripe tomatoes and homemade ranch on grilled Texas toast, tasted great and there was a lot of bacon on this thing. Service was attentive and friendly. Food came out at a good pace -- not too slow or fast. It is loud on a Friday night and as large as the parking lot seems to be it can get quite crowded. The overall vibe is a sports bar and that's not a bad thing. I do wish they had more local picks for a beer selection, but I am not going to ding them for that.

Chicken Tacos
Justin L.

Really good chicken tacos! For the price you get three tacos and a side salad. The tacos had a really good lime taste to them. The servers seemed to know a lot of there guest. I noticed that my table of six did not have to wait long for their food. The inside decor is just what you would expect in an average bar. However, everybody was really friendly and comfortable here. This makes for easy wants to twice a week type of spot.

Eileen K.

It breaks my heart to give this review because I went in with such high expectations... I love a good juicy turkey burger and it's so hard to find a place that has one... so when we saw they had turkey as an option we went. The concept is great, pick your protein, pick your bun, pick your toppings (all extra btw). This is what we got... greasy crumbly over seasoned meat that fell apart and was not really edible as a burger. The buns were soaked in grease and also falling apart, it could have been an effort to salvage some slightly past their prime buns... I love seasonings but this was overwhelming and the flavor was odd for a burger. I actually sent mine back and got a salad. We got fries, onion rings and tots... the fries were the only thing edible. The tots were so salty it made your mouth pucker. And the onion rings (which were a premium up charge) were def cooked in oil not hot enough because they were dripping with grease and overcooked so much there was actually no onion left... it was basically batter. Onto the salad... mediocre at best. The chicken was clearly cooked earlier in the day, cut up and put in the fridge. Dry and cold! Although the ranch dressing was good, it tasted like one of those Marie's salad dressings you get in the produce department. Overall I was so disappointed and will not be going back even though the place has a cool vibe and service was good the food was just not worth going back. We left hungry and got ice cream!

Mahi tacos
Mel Z.

We decided to give them a try, since we have seen the restaurant for a while every time we pass by. It sure was a good experience! There is plenty of seating inside and we were greeted by nice hostesses whom sat us as we came in on a busy weekend afternoon. Our server greeted us a bit later and was nice, friendly, attentive and checked on us as well. Our food was tasty, made to order, fresh and flavorful! We ordered the mahi tacos, regular sliders and the turkey sliders. Every thing was delish! We will definitely be back and keep it as one of our go to's for the future!

Big Dipper w/ sweet potato tots

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Suggestion on what the healthiest option on the menu is? Low Sugar/Low Calorie but still a well rounded meal with protein and vegetables.

I have asthma so cannot go to the Porch due to the smoke coming in from the Patio and they (at least used to before the law was passed) allow vaping inside after they stop serving food ? Are these issues with eating inside at this restaurant?

Is this a sister restaurant to The Porch in Winter Park?

We are no longer affiliated with The Porch in Winter Park, but look for new locations coming soon!

Do they have happy hour specials and menu?

I don't know but they better have happy hours. Their beer prices are too high.

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