The Porch Restaurant

4.8

412 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

No Reservations Required
The majority of our tables are first come, first serve; This helps us accommodate as many guests as possible!

The Porch Restaurant has many incredible offerings, from our signature dishes, seasonal entrées, specialty spritzers, top-quality steak, fresh fish, and a vast selection of beer and wine to choose from. A truly sought-after dining experience within one of the first homes built in 1913 here in Anna Maria, Florida.

Dinner reservations are available. As we are a small venue we have 25% of our seating for reservations and 75% for walk-in guests. to allow for walk-in guests. Please note, should you not arrive on time for your reserved spot, you risk losing your table. There may be a request for a deposit - this is held on OpenTable and only processed if the party no-shows. If required, the Open table will prompt.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 782-8683
Website
https://www.theporchami.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Joshua Foster

Location
9707 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216
Area
Florida
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

What 412 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Porch Restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners praise the "phenomenal grouper" and delightful seafood dishes. The quaint setting feels like dining with friends, and attentive staff enhance the experience. Perfect for special occasions, The Porch is a must-visit on Anna Maria Island.

412 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Denmark
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always delicious and healthy! It was a great day when they opened.
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Brad
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service. Beautiful old cottage that’s very comfortable.
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Helena
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great service! Highly recommend!
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Joanne
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best vegetarian option was the portobello mushroom lasagna
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Gary
Nashville
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Even tho we had reservations they were NOT OPEN. …………
The Porch RestaurantResponded on 27 October 2024
Hello Gary Duncan, Unfortunately due to the major hurricanes we hadn't re-opened until October 20th; post hurricane Milton. We apologize for the miscommunication as we truly appreciate that you had booked a time with us, and value the support immensely. It seems blocking reservations was a missed step through all the chaos/trauma as we were scrambling to recover, for that we are sorry. We are also sorry that it resulted in a one star review, as this will cause a hurtful impact to our small business during an already fragile time. As we try to maintain our livelihood, we do hope you have the opportunity to re-book, I, Brianna Foster, or our manager Cameron would be happy to assist you. Please let us know if we can assist you. Brianna Foster (941)782-8683 *Press one to skip prompts
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David
Chicago
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The portobello mushroom lasagna was amazing!! We ate inside the restaurant because it was so hot and humid outside. Unfortunately, it was hot and humid inside also.
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Jackie
Dallas
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 9 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The porch is a cute little restaurant. We had lunch there the day before and were so impressed we decided to go back for dinner. The atmosphere was outstanding for dinner and lunch. Our servers were extraordinary. However, two of us were disappointed in our entrée for dinner. We ordered the ribeye with asparagus and french fries. The asparagus Were the thinnest I have ever seen in my life and not many of them so basically we had no asparagus. Our ribeye, although flavorful, was not tender at all. The filet however was very delicious. I would have given the Porch five stars but the ribeye dinner made me take a star off.
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Stephen
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great dining experience overall. Easy to make on line reservation though it's a relatively small place and group size is limited. Nice ambience though it was a little on the noisy side. The grouper special I had was outstanding.
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Bill
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best grouper I’ve ever had! My wife had the filet, cut with a fork, delicious. Robin is an amazing server, personable and gracious.
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Paulette
Louisville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great experience at The Porch! The food is great but the service is the best !!!
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The Porch Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 412 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

Online bookings at The Porch Restaurant can only be made directly on their website.

9707 Gulf Dr, Anna Maria, FL 34216

Additional information

Area
Florida
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Global, International
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joshua Foster
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
https://www.theporchami.com/
Phone number
(941) 782-8683

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