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Serving the best dishes since 1989 - Front Porch Cafe, Miami Beach, FL

Front Porch Cafe

3.7
3.7
394 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
The story of Ocean Drive is everchanging, but our
neighborhood spot has remained the same
for more than 35 years as a laid back
classic memorable Home- cooked experience.
Front Porch cafe since 1989

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Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 531-8300
  • Website
    http://www.frontporchoceandrive.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Available for catering
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private events
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (305) 531-8300

Offers

  • De-Stress yourself during dinner!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 23:00
    Come in and enjoy a 20% Discount off of our dinner menu!

    De-Stress yourself during dinner! photo

  • Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 16:00 - 23:00
    Come and enjoy Dinner and Live Music on our beautiful terrace, every evening 7pm until 10pm, Friday to Sunday!

    Live Music photo

Menu

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What 394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Miami Beach

    Great for brunch

  • Miami Beach

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Front Porch Cafe is a delightful spot, perfect for brunch near the beach. Guests appreciate the "excellent service," "beautiful presentation," and "delicious food." The menu caters to diverse tastes with standout dishes like the Cajun scramble and crab benny. Despite some critiques, its vibrant atmosphere and location make it a prime choice for a leisurely meal.

394 Reviews

  1. Hudson

    Atlanta Metro

    46 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Absolutely horrendous food and service experience. The service was essentially non-existent. The food was below average and stale.

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  2. Daniela

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was a 10/10! Renata our waitress, made the experience even better. She was so kind and made sure my family and i were good at all times. Def will be back!

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  3. Rameen

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    wow wow very good!!! LOVE the food and very nice people!

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  4. Max

    Berlin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cool vibes for brunch and drinks. We had the avocado toast and yogurt. They also had great mimosas and a Bloody Mary trolley, which went down a treat. Anna was lovely and welcoming throughout!

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  5. Sureya

    Beirut/Lebanon

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taking a vacation in Miami and found this spot near my air bnb, the food and coffee was delicious. Tried their cappuccino (with vanilla) and not only was it delicious the presentation was perfect. The staff was friendly and out waiter Ilan was excellent. Would definitely come back.

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  6. Ellie

    Liverpool

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We flew in from NY and came here for breakfast 3 days straight (will be back tomorrow too) because of the amazing food and our severs great He was attentive, friendly, had an amazing sense of humor and knew the menu inside and out. He made our dining experience unforgettable! We will be back when we return in November thanks to Chris’s outstanding service!

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  7. Daisy

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dining experience, sat outside and enjoyed our meal Carlos was an amazing server who paid attention to keeping our table clear and ensuring we were being taken care of. Overall the great dining experience and I definitely recommend!!

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  8. Lucy

    Madrid

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent honest option as a restaurant for breakfast and dining. On ocean rive: pretty location in South Beach Miami. Recommend the coffee latte and eggs with steak along with Potatoes. I've been there with family in June 2024 while staying in Pestana Hotel South Beach on James Avenue. Wour server awesome and efficient as well as friendly at all times!!!

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  9. Cassey

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our brunch, delicious food and good service. GREAT atmosphere!

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  10. Lizzy

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A classy Miami jem! The food was spectacular. The restaurant decor was sweet and romantic an d the staff were friendly and not overly attentive. This is the perfect place for family or friends brunch out. The music wasn't too loud and if you're looking for something a little more subdued against the Miami bustle, this is it.

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FAQs

Front Porch Cafe offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Front Porch Cafe also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 531-8300.

Front Porch Cafe is rated 3.7 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Front Porch Cafe

1458 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    15th
  • Area
    South Beach
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–6:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–6:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.frontporchoceandrive.com/
  • Phone number
    (305) 531-8300
  • Catering
    Available for catering
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private events
  • Private party contact
    our Private Dining Coordinator: (305) 531-8300
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