Julianne Schilpp
I recently dined at Porch Kitchen and Bar in Louisville for a last-minute Saturday brunch, and I must say it was a delightful experience. We started our meal with the croissant cinnamon rolls, and they were a perfect balance of sweetness and flakiness. The smoked salmon toast was a highlight, with fresh, flavorful ingredients that left a lasting impression.
For our main course, we ordered the chicken and waffles, and it did not disappoint. The chicken was crispy and tender, while the waffles were perfectly fluffy. The combination of flavors and textures made this dish a standout.
What impressed us the most, apart from the delicious food, was the ease of getting reservations, even on a busy Saturday. The staff was accommodating and attentive, ensuring our dining experience was enjoyable from start to finish.
Porch Kitchen and Bar is a great choice for a spontaneous brunch outing, and I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for quality food and a pleasant atmosphere in Louisville.
Michael Davis
We had dinner here this past Saturday. The crab hush puppy appetizer was great. The burger was delicious and huge! I added the bacon to it but it doesn’t need it. The bacon was too thick and had a lot of fat so I took it off after a few bites and finished the burger without it. The Brussels sprouts were amazing! Sweet, spicy, and sticky and highly recommended. The server (Isaac?- sorry can’t remember) was very friendly and attentive. Overall this was a great meal.
Cara Hultstrand
My coworkers and I came here for dinner during a business trip and had a mixed experience.
The overall feel of the space was impressive and spacious. The decor was visually appealing but a bit overwhelming with lots of elements competing.
We started with the brussel sprouts and cornbread appetizers which were delicious and sharable for 6 people. 4 members of the group ordered the fried chicken which we were told would take 30 minutes which raised eyebrows. For such a large restaurant we don't know how that would take so long and not be able to be accommodated more quickly? However, it was cooked well and had great flavor. The Caesar salad with salmon was disappointing - the salmon was very dry and tiny and accompanied by only 3 very hard croutons but the dressing was great and a little citrussy. There were also 3 entrees on the menu that they were out of. The service was a little lacking with our requests seeming like inconvenience to the server and hostess (it was not even a busy night). Overall, a blend of positive and negative comments, but there is room for improvement.
Jonathan Richards
I had the pleasure of dining at Porch Kitchen & Bar, and I enjoyed my experience. My first piece of advice would be to make a reservation. On the weekend, it seemed like they were quite busy, and as a walk-in, it took around thirty minutes for a table.
Once seated, the food was spectacular. I highly recommend trying the chicken and waffles – a delightful combination of flavors and textures. And don't leave without indulging in their cinnamon roll; it's an absolute must-try. Despite the initial wait, the delicious food and the overall dining experience made it more than worth it.
Joshua Lynn
Incredible experience! The food was amazing. I had the egg white omelet and it blew me away. Our server, Roan, was attentive, friendly and had a great sense of humor! It was my first time here, and I will 100% be back!
UPDATE: Well, that was disappointing. Went in with a group of six because the food was so good previously. It’s my supervisor’s last day and we wanted to do something special. Imagine our disappointment when we were informed that we would only be allowed to pay on one check, with an added 20% gratuity. They eventually compromised - by offering to split the check in two, seat each group in a different area, and STILL tack on the 20% gratuity PER CHECK. Needless to say, we did not eat here - and might not again after this.
Eric Breiland
Many original takes on traditional foods. I had a perfectly done filet with blackened shrimp. I swapped the mashed potatoes for quinoa pilaf which worked well. The Signature Old Fashioned was tasty with black walnut bitters and house made vanilla Demerara. After dinner the bourbon cake was irresistible and an easy choice. Looking forward to a return visit.
Nick O'Brien
Traveling from out of town for work and decided to stop here for lunch with some coworkers. The food was served quick and was pretty tasty. Only complaint was that for some reason they have this rule where parties of 6 or more can’t split the check, so we just split up and sat 3 per table. Not the end of the world, but when they’re relatively empty at lunch time you would think they’d be a little more flexible. Other than that this place was as great lunch spot.
Manny D
Great atmosphere to grab a bite downtown Porch Kitchen has a outstanding service & friendly staff. The food and drinks are well made and tasty. Beautiful place downtown and walking distance to the downtown area..you don't want to miss the experience here .
Tony Skeans
Stopped here on the way out of town after a night in the big city with friends. Limited menu during brunch but a very nice one. Didn’t like that they preferred to bunch people together at long high top tables, they just aren’t comfortable. The price points for the food amount is all over the place. The $15 avocado toast is good, but as you can see it was a little single serving while the $17 double cheeseburger and fries was enough for two. We had the breakfast nachos as well, unfortunately they were not a successful fusion in my opinion. Over all a nice place for a bite, but substantially better alternatives if you can walk or travel a bit.
Lisa Strom
Excellent service from wait staff and bar tenders. In town for a conference and came in a day early. My coworker and I decided on lunch and stayed through dinner. Praful was an excellent bartender! So attentive.
Kaitlyn Haley
Praful was our server this night and he made it so enjoyable! He was great with our three young kids and made sure we were well taken care of! Definitely recommend! The food was wonderful!
Amanda Albright
Everything was delicious and I enjoyed the bright ambience. The only critique is that the fish dishes were a little dry, but everything else was immaculate
Wayne Smith
Sydney was an absolute gem and hard to find now days as a bartender very reserved and very informative of the city and surrounding area. What a gem and darling of a place the porch is. Highly recommended
Shy’Ora Tolbert
We had the fried chicken with the hot honey sauce. The portions are large. I didn’t get a chance to take a pic before I dug in. The fried chicken was flavorful.
The drinks are good and strong!
Koray Suluoğlu
We stopped by for lunch here and Carson was our server, I’ve never got a service like this before. She was so attentive and good. The place and atmosphere is great!
Lisa Smith
Google maps showed this restaurant as close in the area so we decided to give it a try. Our party was able to be seated right away, the staff was friendly. It's a beautiful restaurant and the food was great! My fave was the Everything Cakedonut, yum! Would love to revisit and try the lunch and dinner menus. I know brunch was a hit!
Rachel Hucko
Delicious meal here to celebrate our anniversary. Staff was very kind and attentive. Atmosphere is wonderful, really enjoyed our meal!
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