Anytime you want a delicious, gourmet style home cooked meal at a hip spot in Dallas, Texas, you have to come by and try The Porch Dallas. This place is always hopping with hungry people looking for great food, fun drinks and a good time. The Porch prides themselves on being a “culinary melting pot” of classic tavern meets neighborhood bistro meets bar & grill meets home town café, with a funky retro twist.
When you first drive up to this legendary local eatery, you know that you are in for a culinary treat. The restaurant feels a bit homey but with an uptown artsy flair. The atmosphere is always fun, fresh and exciting. The wait staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive to their customers, and the chefs really do create simple yet delicious masterpieces in the kitchen.
Whether you go for the short rib stroganoff, the brisket, or the ever popular smoked mac and cheese, there is nothing on the menu that is anything but amazingly delicious. Their burgers and sliders are famous throughout the South. They are definitely not your average burgers and sliders. Even the basic cheese burger is done over the top with your choice of three types of cheeses and served on a bakery fresh brioche bun.
Maybe even more impressive than the lunch and dinner menu is the huge selection of cocktails, beers and wines. The Porch is known throughout the country for their large array of wines they offer from all over the world that will tickle the taste buds of both the experienced wine drinker and the average person just wanting to try a nice glass of wine with dinner.
Their cocktails are always a treat as well. Their classically trained bartenders offer up fun concoctions of hand crafted retro and neo-classic cocktails made with home made syrups, fresh juices and interesting infusions. For those beer connoisseurs, The Porch proudly offers a premium selection of both draft and bottled beers from around the globe.
While The Porch may not necessarily be a family friendly restaurant, it is a great place to take a date or just hang out with friends. The atmosphere is fun and inviting and with valet parking, you feel like you are spending a night uptown, without the uptown prices. No reservations are necessary but highly suggested. There are usually lines to get in the door, so if you do not make reservations, be prepared to wait at the bar and relax a bit while waiting for a table.
Customers who wish to continue their evening after a delightful dinner at The Porch can take a short walk to Angelika Theater and take in an independent film or two. Rather go dancing? There are several honkytonks and even an Irish bar within walking distance of the restaurant.
For those from out of town, the Abby Brown Guest House is a popular place for travelers who want a comfortable place to stay that gives personalized attention to its guests in a quiet setting. Of course, there are several hotels within the area as well.
If you are visiting Dallas any time in the near future, do not leave without visiting The Porch at least one time. Of course, if you visit once, you will want to return again and again. The staff will tell you to bring your appetite, make sure you are thirsty and they will do the rest. And the rest they do with class, style and most of all, fun.
There may be hundreds of restaurants in Dallas, Texas but there are none quite like The Porch. Maybe that is why so many locals rave about their neighborhood downtown restaurant with the uptown feel.