Back Porch Restaurant

I’m from St. Louis and traveled here on business. I was recommended this place and I have to say, they have great food, and an awesome atmosphere. Was here a little over a year ago and we sat outside and ate. Really cool and really good food.

What a wonderful evening! We started with the mushroom caps! They were delicious! We each had a salad that was large. I had the beet and orange salad and my husband had the house salad. They both were very good although the beet salad had a little too much balsamic dressing. As entrees I had the surf and turf and my husband had the tomahawk porkchop. They both were prepared elegantly and were made to perfection! The vegetables that they were served with were perfect sized! Wine selection is very good! I was MOST impressed with the fact that they carry unoaked wine! How wonderful!!! That was beyond for me! We ended with desserts that top any selection anywhere! I had the trio that
had the pecan ball, the crème brûlée, and
a cannoli that was by far the BEST I have
Ever eaten! My husband had the almond
torte and he was not disappointed!
Our experience at The Back Porch was wonderful!!! We cannot wait to go back!

Overall, disappointed. Very small lobster tails, cold mashed potatoes, smallish filet. The menu is uninspired. This is not the back porch of old. I will say the service was very good.

Was driving past after a trip to the All-​Clad sale. Called in last minute, didn’t need reservation. Table was available when my friend and I arrived.
We had the Autumn soup. Fabulous. They even had a copy of the recipe to take with you.
We had the Fried goat cheese and the sampler (grilled shrimp, BBQ ribs, fried artichokes) all was very tasty.
We shared the Duck as our entrée, waiter said chef suggests medium. I wanted just under medium, we got well done. Flavor was good but it was over cooked. Sides were potatoes, Brussels sprouts and carrots. The side veggies were better than the duck unfortunately.
Service was pleasant. Not sure I’ll be back… maybe.

Revisited recently and they are now allergy friendly, including a gluten-​free menu. The seasonal menu is also quite nice.
Overall a solid 4.5+.

Lovely building, Friendly knowledgeable service. I had the salmon on a bed of green onions and the vegetables were perfectly prepared– just the right crispness. The Salmon was a bit over cooked, but flavors were good. Other diners commented on the crispness of their vegetables as well. I don’t know if I would have given this 5 stars in Ithaca or Manhattan, but so delightful to find this restaurant in the wilds of Pennsylvania.
My only disappointement was that my Vegan dining companion could find not a single Vegan item on the menu. After an exhaustive search she asked them to hold the cheese on one of the salads.

Always a great meal. Good service and interesting historical atmosphere in the old Speers House.
Venture into the Side Door and grab a table next to the fireplace in the lower level, which was once a basement to the home. Sandstone walls mixed with brick, drywall low ceilings. So, not for the tall over 6’2″ or closterphobic.
Signature apps are the baby back ribs and stuffed banana peppers.
Highly recommend the bisque.
Meat options are always good. Tonight he did the Tomohawk Pork Chop and I had the Seafood favorite Salmon.
Desert trays are insane. Absolutely to die for or starve for.
Eat upstairs in the main dining for the first time. Explore the restaurant afterwards then select your spot if your a return customer. I prefer downstairs next to the fireplace or out on the patio (weather pending)
Oh, wines on tap now in cute display barrels. Good wine list. Signature and seasonal cocktails.
Can’t go wrong at this cozy restaurant in the Valley!

Incredibly professional and warm, accommodating service, interesting history with tasteful and intriguing period décor, nice selection for all palettes, with a generous list of specials. Decent wine list (more «blends», please), outstanding deserts — highly recommended — a wonderful experience!

We went there for dinner on our way out to New Jersey at the suggestion of the Holiday Inn Express. Excellent service, food and atmosphere. I complemented the chef by way of the waiter on his superb potato soup. A few minutes later the waiter returned with a hand written list of ingredients so I can make it at home! My husband and I would go back there in a heartbeat!

The food was excellent and the service is great. The bartender how’re was one of the rudest servers you can get. I was borderline thinking about telling management about her but I decided not to.

Had a wonderful dinner with my in-​laws, brother and sister in-​law and their 2 little ones. Fabulous place-​we were outside on a perfect summer evening. Food and service were very good. One of our favorite places in this area.

After ordering my food I was told they ran out of the special when my wife’s food was served
I’m looking for a Burger King close to here
Not coming back

The service is utterly terrible!!! We were seated at a table in the center of the main floor, in sight of the many servers that walked right past us. They never even acknowledged us. We didn’t even get a glass of water!!! The hostess never made sure that we were taken care of. Just rude people work there. After 45 min of sitting there with nothing, we walked out. Total waste of time!!! Will never go back.

I’m in love this place is so charming romantic if your gonna come order Oscar filet and veal delish!

The best baby back rids we have had ! If we’re in the area again we will come back to have them again.

Lovely, picturesque spot with very good food, attentive service and pleasant atmosphere. The locals like it and we did too.

Had a dinner meeting here-​and everything was very good– once we found it! As mentioned by other reviewers, GPS takes you down the wrong way– but if you go at night, just look for the large Sycamore (I believe!) tree all lit up and you can’t miss it.
Our party all agreed that the food was very good, but I would not say exceptional– except for the Artichoke appetizer with was done to perfection. The service was quick and attentive and the dessert tray is not to be missed– the chocolate cheesecake/​mousse cake was delicious!
My only real complaint is the close proximity of the tables. This restaurant is best suited for couples having a romantic dinner– it was difficult to have a dinner meeting here without feeling like we were being overheard and interfering with our fellow diners meals.

Very cute little restaurant in a small riverside historic district just off I-​70. Not sure what ‘franchaise’ is, but the Artichokes Franchaise were delicious.

It’s a good restaurant inside a beautiful house, the atmosphere is classy but not stuffy. This was my mothers favorite restaurant so I’ve got a lot of fond memories of this restaurant.
For this reason, the Back Porch is PACKED on Mother’s Day, you’ll need to make reservations a few weeks in advance and weather permitting I do recommend you sit on the porch.
The food is good, I feel like it used to be a lot better but it is still very good. I used to always order the Chicken Chartiers. Not sure if it is still on the menu but if it is it has my seal of approval.
the food is quite good, the atmosphere is great, and I believe there was an Entertainment Book coupon (I could be wrong), so I recommend trying it out. And then take Grandma here for her next birthday, this place is perfect for that!

Great spot, great ambiance, great service, outstanding food!
It’s hidden below the highway bridge on the riverfront — trust your GPS and you may end up on the wrong end of a dark street. Pay attention & look for the brick building — you’ll be there.
Great experience.