The Porch
(214) 828-2916
2912 N Henderson Ave
(at I-75)
Dallas,
TX
75206
32.8205
-96.7848
Neighborhood: East Dallas
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In Short
A slim neon sign points the way to restaurateur Tristan Simon's latest and reportedly last hot spot on Henderson (others include Fireside Pies, Hibiscus and Cuba Libre). The inviting rich cherry wood floor and comfortable bar relaxes patrons to sit a spell. The crab-artichoke dip and the smoked brisket sliders appetizers are a perfect start, but the real love comes from the stand out entrees including short rib Stroganoff paired with mac-and-cheese.
User Reviews
dallasjarrod
December 20, 2008
My friend and I just returned from lunch on a Saturday afternoon at this poor excuse for a trendy restaurant. We should have gone to Capital Pub, Village Burger, Snuffer's or John's Cafe. We were less than pleased to pay $34.64 plus tip for two average and bland roast beef sandwiches, below average fries, and two average ice teas, especially when it took them 15 minutes to replace the sweet ice tea, with which they surprised the heck out of me, with normal ice tea. We also accidentally broke a glass because the outside porch area's severe slope and poorly constructed tables led to one of the ice teas' unfortunate departure from the table. I think the glass is still on the ground, so watch your step. I gave two stars (instead of one) because the food wasn't bad, just not good enough to outweigh the service and price.
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jerbo007
March 29, 2008
I have been here on dates , with buddies and with a small group and each and every time we have had good service and great food. Bar tenders are friendly and wait staff is attentive and well prepared. Mac & Cheese, Ribs, burgers and fish have all been great. Similar menu to Houstons and every bit as good. Food is TX home cooking so its heavy, probably not the best idea before a night out but if your wanting to make dinner the main event for the evening then try this great restaraunt out. Expect a long wait on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights.
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patiewhac
November 06, 2007
We were a party of 12 and had never been to The Porch. I called a few days in advance to ask about reservations and learned they don't take them and was advised to send someone early (6:30) to get our name on the list and when the whole party was there, they would be able to seat us pretty quickly. We followed that advice; sent an early arriver and the whole party was in attendance by 7. Unfortunately we found ourselves still waiting for a table at 8:15. Periodic checks with the hostesses, which included a manager, produced a repeated response that they were doing all they could and it was just a matter of certain tables finishing up and it shouldn?t be too long. No attempt was made to hold a table while another finished up in order to accommodate us. They continued to fill tables over and over. We left for another restaurant. Yes, The Porch is a ?hot? spot, but even so, customer service is part of the game. I will never return and am glad they didn?t get our money that night. Regardless of their inability to handle a party ?of size?, I have no desire to return because I don?t want to have to yell in order to be heard by the people I?m with. Incidentally, we enjoyed the backup restaurant very much. We were seated within 15 minutes, had excellent service, could talk without raising our voices and we were all pleased with our meals.
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What to Drink:
Try the chilled blueberry martini made with crushed, fresh fruit. Infusions in the bar's classic cocktails are made from scratch.
Know Before You Go:
Check out the nightly blue plate special for a modern take on a retro fave.
Category:
Traditional American, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Notable Beer List, Outdoor Dining, Notable Wine List, Bar Scene
Smoking Permitted:
Outside only
