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The Porch

2912 N. Henderson Ave. Dallas, TX 75206-6403

East Dallas & Lakewood

214-828-2916

www.theporchrestaurant.com

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Price: $$; $$$

In the heat of summer, finding places to have a drink that aren't dark and air-conditioned caves becomes a challenge. Enter Henderson Avenue's The Porch, a casual brasserie for those of us with no veranda at home. When the heat comes, fans…
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Menu

  • Appetizers

  • Spinach & Parmesan Dip

    Toasted Bread Crumbs, Tortilla Chips

    13.00
  • Hummus

    Seasonal Relish, Za'atar, Grilled Flat Bread, Raw Vegetables

    12.00
  • Fritto Misto

    Calamari, Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetables, Rémoulade

    16.00
  • Pimento Cheese

    Grilled Baguette, Country Ham, Arugula

    14.00
  • Smoked Short Rib Sliders

    Pickled Cabbage, Creole Mustard, Pickles

    14.00
  • Tuna Crudo

    Avocado, Roasted Corn, Jalapeno, Jicama, Red Onion, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips

    17.00
  • Soups & Salads

  • Big Board Soup of the Day

  • Roasted Tomato Soup

    Basil & Parmesan

    5.00 9.00
  • The Porch Salad

    Mixed Greens, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Smoked Almond, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Roasted Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette

    11.00
  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine, Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons, White Anchovy

    10.00
  • Quinoa Bowl

    Avocado, Corn, Poblano, Cabbage, Cilantro, Tomato, Queso Fresco, Black Bean, Red Onion, Crema, Lime Vinaigrette

    15.00
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Cobb

    Romaine, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, Honey Mustard or Buttermilk Ranch

    16.00
  • Greek Salad & Gulf Shrimp

    Feta, Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olive, Red Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Wine Vinaigrette

    17.00
  • Ahi Tuna Niçoise

    Kalamata Olive Relish, Arugula, Fingerling Potato, Tomato, Green Bean, Hard Boiled Egg, Lemon Yogurt Dressing

    18.00
  • Burgers & Sandwiches

  • Classic Cheeseburger

    Texas Wagyu Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, American, Cheddar, Onion, Pickles, Aioli

    15.00
  • The STODG Burger

    Texas Wagyu Beef, Fried Farm Egg, Bacon, Cheddar, Foie Butter, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Aioli

    17.00
  • Veggie Burger

    Provolone, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Aioli, Whole Wheat Bun

    13.00
  • Salmon Burger

    Arugula, Avocado, Dill, Tomato, Red Onion, Aioli, Whole Wheat Bun

    15.00
  • Spicy Crispy Chicken

    Shredded Lettuce, Hot Sauce, Pickles, Tomato, Mayonnaise

    15.00
  • Country Club

    Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Cheddar, Provolone, Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Sourdough

    14.00
  • Prime Rib Cheesesteak

    Provolone, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Aioli, Baguette

    18.00
  • The Porch Grilled Cheese

    Gruyére, Cheddar, American, Brioche, Served with Tomato Soup

    14.00
  • Specialties

  • Big Board Feature of the Day

    AQ : 
  • Short Rib Stroganoff

    Fresh Pappardelle, Roasted Mushrooms, Carrot, Cipollini, Jus

    22.00
  • Chicken Fried Steak

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Pepper Gravy

    20.00
  • Smoked Chicken Enchiladas

    Spanish Rice, Refried Black Beans, Ranchero Sauce, Avocado, Cilantro, Queso Fresco

    18.00
  • Scottish Salmon

    Fingerling Potatoes, Spinach, Griddled Tomato, Tartar Sauce

    23.00
  • Crispy Pork Shank

    Black-eyed Peas, Tasso Ham, Kale, Pepperoncini, Breadcrumb

    25.00
  • Steak Frittes

    Creole Steak Sauce, Oyster Mushroom, Spinach, Steak Fries

    26.00
  • Sides

  • Jalapeño Corn Bread with Honey Butter

    7.00
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    6.00
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings with Parmesan

    8.00
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan, Bacon & Lemon

    8.00
  • Black-Eyed Peas with Tasso Ham

    8.00
  • Grilled Broccoli with Salsa Verde

    9.00
  • Smoked Ham Mac & Cheese Casserole

    10.00
  • Desserts

  • Gooey Butter Cake

    Butterscotch Ice Cream, Salted Caramel

  • Dulce de Leche Brownie

    Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Pecans

  • Big Board Dessert

  • Signature Cocktails

  • Basil Spritz

    Fords Gin, Lime, Basil, Stellina di Notte Prosecco

    9.00
  • Backyard Smash

    Old Grand-Dad Bourbon, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint

    10.00
  • Bombero

    Ilegal Reposado Mezcal, Aperol, Punt E Mes, Dry Vermouth

    12.00
  • The Porch Paloma

    Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Jarritos Grapefruit Soda

    10.00
  • Boston Bee

    Barr Hill Vermont Gin, Lemon, Jasmine Honey, Boston Bittahs

    11.00
  • Cowboy Sour

    HM 80 Texas Whiskey, Lemon, Becker Vineyards Malbec

    11.00
  • Strawberry Crush

    Sobieski Vodka, St. Germain, Lemon, Strawberry, Mint

    10.00
  • Sage Advice

    Tito's Handmade Vodka, Lemon, Blueberry, Sage, Fever Tree Ginger Beer

    10.00
  • Draft Beer

  • Miller Lite, American Lager, Miller Brewing Co., Fort Worth, TX

    5.00
  • Stella Artois, European Lager, Stella Artois Brewing, Belgium

    7.00
  • Firemans #4 Blonde Ale, Real Ale Brewing, Blanco, TX

    6.00
  • Blood & Honey, Wheat Ale, Revolver Brewing, Granbury, TX

    7.00
  • Two Hearted Ale I.P.A., Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo, MI

    7.00
  • Mosaic I.P.A., Community Beer Co., Dallas, TX

    8.00
  • Velvet Hammer, Imperial Red Ale, Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas, TX

    8.00
  • Seasonal Rotator

    Ask About Our Current Selection

    AQ : 
  • Sparkling, Rosé & White Wine

  • Wine on Tap

    Ask About Our Current Selection

    AQ : 
  • Brut Rosé, Maison Fortant, NV Languedoc, France

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  44.00
  • Prosecco, Stellina di Notte, NV Veneto, Italy

    Glass :  10.00 Bottle :  36.00
  • Rosé, Fleurs de Prairie, 2018 Provence, France

    Glass :  11.00 Bottle :  40.00
  • Albariño, Granbazan, 2017 Rias Baixas, Spain

    Glass :  11.00 Bottle :  40.00
  • Pinot Grigio, Lageder, 2018 Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

    Glass :  10.00 Bottle :  36.00
  • Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Nelson, 2017 Marlborough, New Zealand

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  44.00
  • Chardonnay, Justin Girardin, 2016 Bourgogne, France

    Glass :  13.00 Bottle :  48.00
  • Chardonnay, Landmark 'Overlook', 2017 Sonoma County, California

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  44.00
  • Red Wine

  • Pinot Noir, Banshee, 2016 Sonoma County, California

    Glass :  14.00 Bottle :  52.00
  • Pinot Noir, Salem Wine Co., 2016 Salem, Oregon

    Glass :  16.00 Bottle :  60.00
  • Sangiovese, Bibi Graetz 'Casamatta', 2015 Tuscany, Italy

    Glass :  10.00 Bottle :  36.00
  • Tempranillo, Beronia, 2015 Rioja, Spain

    Glass :  13.00 Bottle :  48.00
  • Malbec, Paul Hobbs 'Felino', 2017 Mendoza, Argentina

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  48.00
  • Cabernet Blend, Petra 'Hebo', 2015 Tuscany, Italy

    Glass :  16.00 Bottle :  60.00
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedroncelli 'Three Vineyards', 2016 Sonoma County, California

    Glass :  14.00 Bottle :  52.00
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Priest Ranch, 2016 Napa Valley, California

    Glass :  17.00 Bottle :  64.00

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.

Menu

  • Appetizers

  • Spinach & Parmesan Dip

    Toasted Bread Crumbs, Tortilla Chips

    13.00
  • Hummus

    Seasonal Relish, Za'atar, Grilled Flat Bread, Raw Vegetables

    12.00
  • Fritto Misto

    Calamari, Shrimp, Seasonal Vegetables, Rémoulade

    16.00
  • Pimento Cheese

    Grilled Baguette, Country Ham, Arugula

    14.00
  • Smoked Short Rib Sliders

    Pickled Cabbage, Creole Mustard, Pickles

    14.00
  • Tuna Crudo

    Avocado, Roasted Corn, Jalapeno, Jicama, Red Onion, Cilantro, Tortilla Chips

    17.00
  • Soups & Salads

  • Big Board Soup of the Day

  • Roasted Tomato Soup

    Basil & Parmesan

    5.00 9.00
  • The Porch Salad

    Mixed Greens, Bacon, Blue Cheese, Smoked Almond, Tomato, Pickled Red Onion, Roasted Garlic-Balsamic Vinaigrette

    11.00
  • Caesar Salad

    Romaine, Parmesan, Sourdough Croutons, White Anchovy

    10.00
  • Quinoa Bowl

    Avocado, Corn, Poblano, Cabbage, Cilantro, Tomato, Queso Fresco, Black Bean, Red Onion, Crema, Lime Vinaigrette

    15.00
  • Buttermilk Fried Chicken Cobb

    Romaine, Blue Cheese, Tomato, Avocado, Bacon, Honey Mustard or Buttermilk Ranch

    16.00
  • Greek Salad & Gulf Shrimp

    Feta, Pepperoncini, Kalamata Olive, Red Onion, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Wine Vinaigrette

    17.00
  • Ahi Tuna Niçoise

    Kalamata Olive Relish, Arugula, Fingerling Potato, Tomato, Green Bean, Hard Boiled Egg, Lemon Yogurt Dressing

    18.00
  • Burgers & Sandwiches

  • Classic Cheeseburger

    Texas Wagyu Beef, Lettuce, Tomato, American, Cheddar, Onion, Pickles, Aioli

    15.00
  • The STODG Burger

    Texas Wagyu Beef, Fried Farm Egg, Bacon, Cheddar, Foie Butter, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Aioli

    17.00
  • Veggie Burger

    Provolone, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Aioli, Whole Wheat Bun

    13.00
  • Salmon Burger

    Arugula, Avocado, Dill, Tomato, Red Onion, Aioli, Whole Wheat Bun

    15.00
  • Spicy Crispy Chicken

    Shredded Lettuce, Hot Sauce, Pickles, Tomato, Mayonnaise

    15.00
  • Country Club

    Turkey, Ham, Bacon, Cheddar, Provolone, Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Sourdough

    14.00
  • Prime Rib Cheesesteak

    Provolone, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Aioli, Baguette

    18.00
  • The Porch Grilled Cheese

    Gruyére, Cheddar, American, Brioche, Served with Tomato Soup

    14.00
  • Specialties

  • Big Board Feature of the Day

    AQ : 
  • Short Rib Stroganoff

    Fresh Pappardelle, Roasted Mushrooms, Carrot, Cipollini, Jus

    22.00
  • Chicken Fried Steak

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Black Pepper Gravy

    20.00
  • Smoked Chicken Enchiladas

    Spanish Rice, Refried Black Beans, Ranchero Sauce, Avocado, Cilantro, Queso Fresco

    18.00
  • Scottish Salmon

    Fingerling Potatoes, Spinach, Griddled Tomato, Tartar Sauce

    23.00
  • Crispy Pork Shank

    Black-eyed Peas, Tasso Ham, Kale, Pepperoncini, Breadcrumb

    25.00
  • Steak Frittes

    Creole Steak Sauce, Oyster Mushroom, Spinach, Steak Fries

    26.00
  • Sides

  • Jalapeño Corn Bread with Honey Butter

    7.00
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    6.00
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings with Parmesan

    8.00
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Parmesan, Bacon & Lemon

    8.00
  • Black-Eyed Peas with Tasso Ham

    8.00
  • Grilled Broccoli with Salsa Verde

    9.00
  • Smoked Ham Mac & Cheese Casserole

    10.00
  • Desserts

  • Gooey Butter Cake

    Butterscotch Ice Cream, Salted Caramel

  • Dulce de Leche Brownie

    Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Pecans

  • Big Board Dessert

  • Signature Cocktails

  • Basil Spritz

    Fords Gin, Lime, Basil, Stellina di Notte Prosecco

    9.00
  • Backyard Smash

    Old Grand-Dad Bourbon, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mint

    10.00
  • Bombero

    Ilegal Reposado Mezcal, Aperol, Punt E Mes, Dry Vermouth

    12.00
  • The Porch Paloma

    Cimarron Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Agave, Jarritos Grapefruit Soda

    10.00
  • Boston Bee

    Barr Hill Vermont Gin, Lemon, Jasmine Honey, Boston Bittahs

    11.00
  • Cowboy Sour

    HM 80 Texas Whiskey, Lemon, Becker Vineyards Malbec

    11.00
  • Strawberry Crush

    Sobieski Vodka, St. Germain, Lemon, Strawberry, Mint

    10.00
  • Sage Advice

    Tito's Handmade Vodka, Lemon, Blueberry, Sage, Fever Tree Ginger Beer

    10.00
  • Draft Beer

  • Miller Lite, American Lager, Miller Brewing Co., Fort Worth, TX

    5.00
  • Stella Artois, European Lager, Stella Artois Brewing, Belgium

    7.00
  • Firemans #4 Blonde Ale, Real Ale Brewing, Blanco, TX

    6.00
  • Blood & Honey, Wheat Ale, Revolver Brewing, Granbury, TX

    7.00
  • Two Hearted Ale I.P.A., Bell's Brewery, Kalamazoo, MI

    7.00
  • Mosaic I.P.A., Community Beer Co., Dallas, TX

    8.00
  • Velvet Hammer, Imperial Red Ale, Peticolas Brewing Co., Dallas, TX

    8.00
  • Seasonal Rotator

    Ask About Our Current Selection

    AQ : 
  • Sparkling, Rosé & White Wine

  • Wine on Tap

    Ask About Our Current Selection

    AQ : 
  • Brut Rosé, Maison Fortant, NV Languedoc, France

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  44.00
  • Prosecco, Stellina di Notte, NV Veneto, Italy

    Glass :  10.00 Bottle :  36.00
  • Rosé, Fleurs de Prairie, 2018 Provence, France

    Glass :  11.00 Bottle :  40.00
  • Albariño, Granbazan, 2017 Rias Baixas, Spain

    Glass :  11.00 Bottle :  40.00
  • Pinot Grigio, Lageder, 2018 Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

    Glass :  10.00 Bottle :  36.00
  • Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Nelson, 2017 Marlborough, New Zealand

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  44.00
  • Chardonnay, Justin Girardin, 2016 Bourgogne, France

    Glass :  13.00 Bottle :  48.00
  • Chardonnay, Landmark 'Overlook', 2017 Sonoma County, California

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  44.00
  • Red Wine

  • Pinot Noir, Banshee, 2016 Sonoma County, California

    Glass :  14.00 Bottle :  52.00
  • Pinot Noir, Salem Wine Co., 2016 Salem, Oregon

    Glass :  16.00 Bottle :  60.00
  • Sangiovese, Bibi Graetz 'Casamatta', 2015 Tuscany, Italy

    Glass :  10.00 Bottle :  36.00
  • Tempranillo, Beronia, 2015 Rioja, Spain

    Glass :  13.00 Bottle :  48.00
  • Malbec, Paul Hobbs 'Felino', 2017 Mendoza, Argentina

    Glass :  12.00 Bottle :  48.00
  • Cabernet Blend, Petra 'Hebo', 2015 Tuscany, Italy

    Glass :  16.00 Bottle :  60.00
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedroncelli 'Three Vineyards', 2016 Sonoma County, California

    Glass :  14.00 Bottle :  52.00
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Priest Ranch, 2016 Napa Valley, California

    Glass :  17.00 Bottle :  64.00

Disclaimer: Always check with the business for pricing and availability of menu items. SinglePlatform is not responsible for menu or pricing changes, but the information is believed to be accurate when posted. Listing of a menu does not mean that there is any affiliation, endorsement or sponsorship between SinglePlatform and the listed business.

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