We came here on a whim. A last-minute brunch decision. Nothing planned. No expectations. And what followed was a core memory in three courses and a complimentary Bloody Mary shot accompanied by the cutest green olive. The moment we walked in, it felt like home, but not in the "kick off your shoes" way. No, this was the "you're safe here, baby" kind of home. The vibe? Cozy. Elevated. Like Restoration Hardware met someone emotionally stable. Elliott was our server and an absolute delight. Joseph was the manager, casually spreading joy like Oprah with a tray of Bloody Mary shots. Amber... now let me pause here, because this woman deserves a paragraph of her own. Amber isn't just a GM. She's the kind of soul you meet once and never forget. When I asked for her to come to our table just to pay her a compliment, we both practically teared up. She received it with open arms, no ego, no deflection, just pure, gracious presence. I was mid-sentence and suddenly I had that Creed song stuck in my head. You know the one. "With arms wide open..." That's the kind of energy she brought to the entire restaurant. Amber made every person in that room feel like they mattered. Not because it's her job, but because it's who she is. She's fresh off earning her master's in hospitality, and if that degree came with a crown, she's wearing it. The Porch doesn't just run smoothly. It runs on Amber energy. But let's talk about the moment I saw God. Cornbread Eggs Benedict: Not crab. Not salmon. Corn. Bread. And not just any cornbread. The softest, fluffiest, most cuttable cloud of golden glory I've ever had the pleasure of annihilating with a fork. A fork, not a steak knife. Do you understand how rare that is? Normally I'm out here sawing through an English muffin like I'm in a lumberjack competition. This? Melted like butter. Tasted like a hug. 12/10. Incredible. And then, as if the eggs benny enlightenment wasn't enough, Joseph reappears with a tray of free Bloody Mary shots for the entire restaurant. With olives. For everyone. The joy? Immediate. The energy? Electric. The crowd? Unified. I watched a grandmother at the next table raise her glass like the queen she is. I nearly cried. This wasn't service. This was a masterclass in human connection. Restaurants can be transactional. Robotic. This was the opposite. This was care, intention, soul. My high school principal once said: "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit of extra." The Porch brought extra, bagged it, garnished it, and served it on a tray. Final thought: If you're not brunching here, I'm concerned. If you are? I'll raise my Bloody Mary shot to you. And Amber, if you ever run for mayor, you've already got my vote. I'll run your campaign and show up in a custom t-shirt. read more

We had a table of 7 come for 1 PM lunch today. We had reservations and everything. We got seated and it took about 10 minutes for our actual server to finally come for drinks. We ordered 2 bottles of champagne and 1 Bloody Mary and it took over 16 minutes to arrive and we had to remind him 2 times. He never brought us water. He messed up our checks and added gratuity, said he wasn't, did and then came back and said he didn't when he did. It took about 15 minutes to get our checks back after we paid. Honestly it was one not a great customer service experience. Salad was very good! Everyone's food was good. Issue was just service! read more

The Porch - Fried Chicken Porch Salad - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Great vibes and nice ambiance. Service was great but everything did come out very slowly. The corn fritters were delicious and a great intro to our meal. Then the chicken fried steak was solid with the green beans and mashed potatoes being the stars of that dish. However my fish sandwich came out with raw in the center. After sending it back I waited a solid 15-20 minutes for another sandwich and it was cooked bone dry. Was it worth the wait? Absolutely not as the flavor was not there. Then we ended the meal with the fried butter cake. It is exactly what it sounds like and was quite mushy. Overall it did not mesh well together in my opinion. I feel that the porch definitely does deserve a repeat visit from me as I do not believe this rating is fully representative of what this restaurant offers. However, this rating is valid of my experience this day. read more

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Solid spot but slightly underwhelming. The valet and service were super friendly but very slow. We had to waive down our waiter who was chatting with other servers. We had a bday rsvp and we all arrived within 10 mins. I ordered a porch burger ($17) with no mayo or tomato's with a sub to salad instead of fries. I quite literally got the opposite thing. A few other people had there orders made incorrectly as well. The inside seating was super nice and spacious! Not sure if I could rec this as multiple orders were wrong but the spinach dip appetizer ($14) was great! I'd come back just for the dip. read more

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Giant pretzel is not giant lol there's food is good, drinks are good and the service is perfect! Inside is clean, feels very much so like a porch. read more

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Came here for lunch on a girls day! It's in such a cute little area and the food is delicious. We started out with cocktails. I had the pineapple daiquiri and she had the coconut mojito. You could tell the drink were made with really fresh Ingredients and the flavors mixed well together. For my meal I decided on the salmon bowl and my mom had the poke bowl. Both were super fresh and full of flavor. We had to finish off with dessert because the options were too good. We went with the German chocolate cake and the piece was huge. It was tasty and not too rich and we wound up taking most of it to go because the piece was so big. read more

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I have been to The Porch a few times and it is a very consistent restaurant. The giant cinnamon roll was delicious and can definitely be shared with multiple people. The salmon bowl is to die for. I've ordered it all the times I have gone and I have never been disappointed. They have a nice variety on their menu and would be a good fit for everyone in your group! The service was a little slow but we were a larger group so that's understandable. Overall, highly recommend and will definitely be returning to try some other menu items. Note: They have $2 martinis on Tuesday! There is complimentary valet parking right behind the restaurant. read more

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We met some friends for dinner here tonight, and had a nice time. The food and drinks were good, if not great, and the service was excellent. Ambiance was delightful, cozy inside on a cool wet night. 1. Half chicken was overcooked, dryer than it should have been, as if it's been sitting around for a while (which I can logically understand.) I had higher hopes for the execution of this dish, which fell below the bar of box box rotisserie chickens. Given the dryness, some gravy or sauce on the potatoes would have been welcome. 2. Brussel sprouts were excellent, highly recommended. 3. German chocolate cake was also good, but fell a chunk short of greatness. With about 8 layers, there should be been more frosting between layers, which would help the dry leaning cake itself retain some additional moisture. It's been several years since I've last been here, and will probably return more often going forward. read more

Great brunch spot off Henderson. There's valet parking $5 around back. The interior was also really cute but it was a nice day out so we wanted to sit outside on their patio. Brunch is from 11AM-3PM Our menu list - Chicken Liver Mousse - honestly it was tasty, nice and silky with a touch of sweetness from the pepper jelly, sour dough was nicely crisp Fried Onion - the garlic aioli on this needs to be on everrrrything, great sauce Johnny Cakes - OUR FAVE - this gives me cornbread vibes, really rich but good! Classic Breakfast Sandwich - the sausage was shaved and not a patty as I would imagine so the ratio felt a bit heavy on the bread compared to inside. Hot Fried Chicken & Biscuits - I would probably pass on this one, nothing special. Overall, a great spot to catch up with friends and walk around to other bars. read more

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Came by for a late lunch on a Saturday. We were seated right away and told the daily specials. Our waitress was lovely and super friendly and attentive. Food came out quick and was tasty. The restaurant had a nice casual, yet semi-upscale vibe. Highly recommended and would come here again. read more

The Porch - Pretzel appetizer. - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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The smash burger and the porch burger were so good and fresh! And service was good I gave 4 stars because my friend didn't taste any alcohol in her mojito read more

The Porch - Didn't taste any alcohol in her mojito - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I called The Porch this Saturday afternoon around 11:30 and spoke to a friendly younger woman named Alex, who helped me book a reservation for 15 minutes later at 11:45. Once our group arrived at the restaurant, we were seated immediately and taken care of by Aldi, who did an excellent job as our waitress. For the appetizers, both the spinach Parmesan dip and pretzel were solid. The entrees of chicken fried steak and briscut tacos were also both delicious. The salmon burger was just okay in my opinion, and was the one thing I wouldn't get again. Their dessert was all solid too. My fiancés mom liked the key lime the best, while my fiancé and my fiancés dad liked the gooey butter cake the most. Last, just overall good feels of the restaurant itself. We would come back again the next time we are back in Dallas! read more

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Like the vibe :) good was great! got their Gooey Butter cake to top it off. And it was delicious! Waitstaff had great recommendations and quick and attentive service! Shout out to Emma thanks for the recommendations on the Mac and cheese and the Butter Cake 10/10! read more

Such a great little gem. It's on the pricer side, but it's worth it. Such great environment, super cute and fancy for celebrating a birthday or event. They take reservations online or you can walk in (they get really busy on the weekends so you may have to sit at the bar if you don't have reservations). I've been a few times with friends since they re-opened but I always forget to review so here we finally are!! The food is fantastic- I got the espresso martini, spinach dip for starter (so tasty and warm), and the Cobb salad for dinner- the chicken tasted and looked like chick fil a nuggets.. so yum! Overall really enjoyed and can't wait to go back. They have a big board that shows the specials and those are always fun to try! And they have free valvet in the back- it's just asked that you tip :) read more

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Can't go wrong with the Porch. It's a great spot for my family and I to grab dinner while we were in the area. We shared a spinach parmesan dip and the giant pretzel. Individually we opted for the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad, the Porch burger, wood-fire salmon, and the brisket enchiladas. Overall very fulfilling and great variety of food for everyone to truly get what they wanted. read more

Great service from our waiter. We tried out his recommended shareable plates and drinks, which we all enjoyed. Their burrata is a must. We ended the night with the Gooey Butter Cake. It doesn't say much on the dessert menu description but we were surprised on how yummy it was. The restaurant has a dim lighting to it in the evening, which just makes the place so cozy. read more

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The food was very good. I know why their spinach dip is famous. Service was very very good. Ambiance was cute and we sat outside in the covered patio read more

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This was my third visit. First and second visit were 5 stars. This past Sunday we went for Brunch. We ordered the best cinnamon roll I've ever eaten in my life. It was freshly made. Phenomenal. I ordered the chicken and biscuits, egg and potatoes. Very good. My son ordered the brisket tacos. He said they were amazing. My husband ordered steak and eggs. The steak was a big letdown from when we first ordered the steak frites on our first visit. It appears they've gone with an inferior quality I guess to cut their costs. Bad move. You can't play with people's taste buds when they know they've had better from your establishment. The steak was inedible because it was full of fat and gristle. Everything else was great included our server Corey L. and the manager I believe her name is Crystal. They both always give phenomenal attentive service. Corey was always there when we needed him and he has a very friendly personality. Very welcoming and inviting. Overall I'd give the food a 4 star because of the steak. The service was 5 stars. The Porch is a great restaurant with exceptional food and service with reasonable pricing. I highly recommend giving them a try. read more

The Porch - Steak Frites and German Chocolate Cake - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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We needed a good meal after traveling all day and saw that The Porch wasn't too far from where we were staying. It has good reviews and the food looked right up our alley. The restaurant was fairly empty on the inside while the porch seating area was a little busier. We were seated immediately and our waitress was really nice and bubbly. I ordered an arnold palmer and for food, we got a side of the kale caesar salad, The Porch burger with fries, the short rib stroganoff, and the cornbread. The good: the cornbread was to die for. It was piping hot and the edges were still slightly hard/crispy when it arrived on our table. The jalapeño honey butter spread was so fluffy and paired with the cornbread phenomenally. I'd eat this everyday if I could! I also enjoyed the kale caesar salad but wish it wasn't as tangy as it was. The short rib stroganoff was definitely really unique and tasted really good with the extra vegetables that are traditionally not a part of this dish. The mediocre/bad: we were not very impressed with the burger even though it sounded like it would be one of their signature dishes. It was pretty mediocre at best and needed more flavor since it was on the bland side. Lastly, even though our waitress was nice and personable, the service was just far too slow. A meal that should've been an hour at most took nearly 2 hours just because after we'd ask about something, it would take forever until she got back to us. With such a slow night on a random week day, it took a lot of our time and we were already really tired. Overall, the food was decent here and I think the main reason we'd ever come back if we were in town again would be to get the cornbread. But we'd get it to go this time. read more

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Man second time we came and it does not disappoint. The food is amazing, and the staff is really great. The drinks are top notch and the ambiance is really cool. Enjoy indoor or outdoor but we live in Texas so I prefer the ac read more

The Porch - Coconut mojito - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Went here instead of a different restaurant I had in mind because of no reservations available and I'm glad it worked out that way! As a new Dallas restaurant, the need for a reservation sometimes weeks out is something I keep forgetting about. This restaurant was fully open and I hear it is a good spot to go to if you can't get in anywhere else. And didn't let that fool you, it's not because it's bad. I didn't have the highest expectations because of how easy it was to get in but I was wrong! First of all, the service is great. I was looking for a drink that was similar to one I had at a different restaurant, and instead of finding a close one on the menu, the server showed the bartender and he made it for me! Crazy! The food was also good! I got the fried chicken salad and was very impressed with the portion size and find myself thinking about it often. They have great ranch too. I will say, it's a little on the pricey side. The ambiance is okay, but could be nicer, and I'm not sure the food prices really match. For this reason, I probably won't come back unless I can't get a reservation somewhere else, but will look forward to it if I do come back, and recommend checking it out if you need a reservation asap! read more

Our server was amazing! It was after the lunch rush hour, and we had to wait for about 10-15 minutes though there were open tables; the weather was nice, so it was a welcomed opportunity to sit outside. The restaurant is pretty dimly lit which some people might enjoy. I like the nod to historical moments in history around the restaurant. We got the chorizo biscuits; at first they only brought one even though the special said "biscuitS". The server corrected it IMMEDIATELY. I enjoyed my sandwich, but the menu was limited. The rice bowl pictured was dry and the burger was mediocre. The apps and specials seemed to be the best items in the menu. It's not somewhere I would visit with friends when they're in town, nor is it on my top places to go. Maybe if I enjoyed breakfast foods more, I would like this place more. read more

Lackluster. Vibe and food are average. Better options elsewhere. We've tried a few times for different results and each time left dissatisfied. read more

One of my favorite places. Very nice atmospher while having some amazing food. The host was a bit overwhelmed but I'm not even going to knock her for it because she was young. She'll get there and tried. I take people there whenever we are in the area. Everything is yummy!! read more

For over 5 years this had been my go-to, dependable place for good food in a nice, classy-casual ambience, including the sharp looking wait staff. And you had better made your reservations for Saturday by Thursday. Today I'm not sure how it's still in business. Over the last 2 years the place was not full and less than half full on a Thursday or Sunday. The food is still good, but they are one of those places that think their food is so good they don't need to put salt on the tables. Ambience has gone to hell in the last 2 years. When I was there this past weekend the lighting was too bright. Apparently they forgot to install a dimmer when they "fixed their lights" because they could only turn them off. This was probably my last time there for dinner. Would probably go for lunch. read more

The Porch - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

First time here and just took a chance ordering a girl dinner of a bunch of apps and sides! Everything was delicious!! Started with spinach dip, which server told us to squeeze the lemon on it that it was served with, not a huge fan of lemony on my food but we tried it and it was yum!!! Brussels sprouts were sweet and saucy, Mac and cheese was a dream and the cornbread with jalapeno butter was to die for!! Service was great and attentive, restaurant was clean and cute! we will definitely return!! Nice place for a date or a girl's date!!! read more

The Porch - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Enjoyed our brunch at the Porch. Beautiful restaurant. It was busy and full of chatter, but the decor and build out had a great way of dampening the noise. We had the Texas omelette, the brunch quesadilla and the eggs Benny and also an iced matcha. Food came really quick and was very tasty. Eggs Benny came on a cornbread muffin with a cilantro hollandaise sauce which was delicious. Only complaint is the potatoes were not cooked long enough. Best to make a reservation. read more

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Me and my friend came to this restaurant to celebrate her birthday. The service was so great and the drinks were soooo good. The brisket was alittle dry to me. Otherwise everything was good. The outside patio is perfect for photos. read more

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First time here at The Porch. The food was really good. Everything came out hot, fresh and very flavorful. We also had the gumbo which is not pictured, but let me tell you..........get it!!!!! Again very flavorful, it had chicken, shrimp and sausage and tasted like something straight out of New Orleans. Now the Gooey Butter Cake was something I've never tasted before.....a layer of butter cake, cheesecake and topped with ice cream!!!! It was sooooooo delicious, rich and all kinds of yummy. The service was quick and our server was very nice. I went on a Saturday afternoon, it was surprisingly quiet and not a lot of people, maybe in the evening is when it's more busy but honestly I didn't mind the quiet and not so busy time. Definitely recommend 10/10. read more

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We went on a rainy Wednesday afternoon for lunch. The restaurant was pretty empty and we got seated quickly. Everyone there was nice and very attentive. I got the poke bowl which (waiters exact words) best thing on the menu and it did not disappoint. The poke bowl was good and very flavorful I just wish there was more. We also had the chicken friend steak which was good too just needed a little salt and pepper. Overall great experience read more

The Porch - Poke Bowl - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

I called a last minute reservation in for Saturday evening and they were able to accommodate me and my family members. The hostess was friendly where she greeted us and we were seated promptly. We all really enjoyed the meals that we ordered. I had the chilled cheese and tomato soup, my husband and father had the burger, and my mom had the salmon burger. The service was phenomenal and the ambiance was calm and it was just what we needed after a long day of activities. Amber the manager stopped by our table and she really went out of her way to make this a special evening. We cannot wait to go back, maybe for brunch next time. read more

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We went to The Porch last night (Wednesday at 7) with our two pups and were immediately seated on their AIR CONDITIONED outdoor patio. It was a game changer!! And it gets better.. the manager immediately brought over dog bowls without even having to ask, and he brought dog treats too (but handed them to us so we could make the decision to give them to the dogs or not). Honestly, I've never felt so welcomed by a restaurant. Later on, one of the servers brought them each a piece of chicken (with our permission). This started out as a random bite with one of my friends to catch up, and we're already saying that this needs to be our go to based on how they treated our dogs, Axel and Gertie. I hadn't been back in 3-4 years, and wow I'm so glad I did. read more

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Had a great team lunch here and none of the 5 of us had been here before, we'll all go back! All of the food was delicious w the favorites being spinach Parmesan dip, smoked brisket enchiladas & gooey butter cake. Service was great and vibe nice. Only reason they did not get 5 stars is that three of us had on black dress pants and the white napkins left lint/fuzz all over our black pants when we left. We had to get lint rollers on the way back to the office. read more

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Disappointed overall. It took 10 minutes for our server to come take our drink order. Another 15 minutes for drinks to come out. Ordered an espresso martini & it came out in a FILTHY glass before the water did. Mediocre food with no seasoning. Wouldn't go back if it was free! read more

The Porch - Dirty glass - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Listen, that bread pudding French Toast is everything! Please try it! Also the smoked ham Mac n cheese was so yummy! The location and ambiance is really cute. We went for Sunday funday. I definitely recommend! I would definitely return!!! read more

The Porch - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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A nice restraint with a great atmosphere. The food is like your typical American food and everything is pretty good, but nothing outstanding. I ordered the salmon burger and upgraded the fries to be Mac and cheese instead. My friend ordered the chicken with a side of Brussels sprouts. The salmon burger was good, but it was a bit dry for me. The Mac and cheese was very saucy and on the thinner side. I prefer my Mac and cheese to be thicker, so I would recommend the Brussels sprouts instead. read more

The Porch - Salmon Burger, Smoked Ham Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This was our last dinner in Dallas before we went back to the East Coast. I have to say we ate very well in Dallas thanks to the great Yelpers out there. You never steered me wrong. This place was top notch. We sat outside at a long table. They rolled back the awning half way through dinner as it was so nice outside. We started with the spinach artichoke dip and some cocktails. I didn't try it but everyone said it was great. I got salmon on a bed of crunchy coconut rice, which was delicious. One colleague got the grilled cheese, which was substantial. Several kinds of cheese and bread that reminded me of me of Texas toast made that a winner according to my colleague. Another person got short rib stroganoff, which she raved about how great it was. Service was good and the server had great recommendations and deep knowledge of the menu. One colleague got a kale salad, which she said was fine except she did say, it could have been tossed better. Otherwise everything was excellent. read more

The Porch is a gem! We started with a crisp Pinot Grigio and a stout that was as dark as my sense of humor. The burger? It made me question if I've ever truly eaten a burger before. The Brussels sprouts? Crispy enough to make me forget they're technically a vegetable. And the chicken sandwich? Juicy enough to make me want to marry it. The service was top-notch, and the seating situation? Plenty of room, so no need to wrestle for a table like it's Black Friday. Basically, if you like good food, great vibes, and zero chance of leaving hungry, The Porch is your spot. I'll definitely be back--probably with a bib. read more

We stopped by on a Friday for a late lunch and found free parking behind the restaurant (there was also valet, but they were wrapping up it seemed like). The place had great reviews which is why we decided to come and we came at a time where it was lively, but not extremely packed and hectic. The vibe I expected was Southern Porch which the patio/outside seating area had, but the inside gave me more of a fancy old college library (Harvard, Yale etc lol). It's still very cute! They seated us immediately, however the service was very slow! I don't know if it's because they were understaffed or if there were just a lot of new staff, but it took a while for them to bring our water, take our order, bring our order etc. However the food was great! FOOD - Brisket Nachos - This was on 'The Big Board' that day. Great, but the tortillas to chips ratio was off. Needed more toppings or less chips. - Short Rib Stroganoff - I've always hated Stroganoff (b/c of TV dinner versions), but now I understand. The short ribs were so tender and my FAVORITE part were the large pieces of mushrooms and carrots! - Chicken Fried Steak - I liked it more than my husband did, but my favorite was the green beans and garlic mash (used it as inspo for Thanksgiving)! The portions were massive and we may have ordered dinner food for lunch, but we had plenty to take home and I even made 2 more meals out of mine. I would give them a 5 just for the Short Rib Stroganoff, but my husband wasn't as satisfied with his Chicken Fried Steak itself and the Brisket Nachos ratio was a little off, but mostly it's a 4 because of the slow service. I'm just going to give them the benefit of the doubt for that day though and think the food was still very good! read more

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There's usually a wait, but the bar let us slide in and order a tasty well crafted cocktail while waiting. Took a long time to get our appetizer, but they were very apologetic about it. It was very clean even though it was quite busy. Bathrooms were clean. Had a nice enclosed patio to keep you out of the cold. The short rib stroganoff was delightful! I'd order it again, the short rib just melted in my mouth. read more

The Porch - Short rib stroganoff - Southern Near Me - Dallas, Texas