The Back Porch Reastaurant....more current experiences.

[billethkid]

I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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[Badger 2006]

I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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Three days ago had lunch at the bar. Great wedge salad and chicken tenders!

[jswirs]

I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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Wife and I were there about 2 weeks ago. Both food and service was very good.

[billethkid]

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apparently not many (on TOTV) have been there.

[ureout]

wife and I were there sunday... food was good but took a while preparing after order was taken

[JoelJohnson]

Went last Wednesday for lunch, The burger was one of the best I ever had!

[coralway]

good - very good. Service and food. Excellent burger

[banjobob]

Nice atmosphere, good food , good service. I ordered the BBQ brisket dinner was disappointed how it was served (chunk style) not thinly sliced bbq sauce good not to my particular liking. I hear their walleye is great , will try that on next visit.

[wsachs]

Worthwhile to go and see for yourself.

[RobinM]

I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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We were there two weeks ago, mid-afternoon. There was a good crowd. Staff was very pleasant and welcoming. Service was just right. We both ordered from the “smoker” menu. My husband's brisket was a big chunk on a plate. My chicken was shredded on a sandwich. There was no indication about the different presentations on the menu. We were both expecting something different - he expected sliced, I did not expect a sandwich. But both were tasty. We’d go again but ask questions before ordering.

[hosegooseman]

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From staff, speed of service and quality of food, we had an awesome experience. Definitely recommend.

[Just jimmy]

We were there Friday night. Food and service were good. Would go back.

[jimkerr]

I didn’t have a good experience my first visit but I’ll try them again.

[BettyInFL]

I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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Eight of us went at lunch time about two weeks ago. Our waitress was great. I had the black bean chili, it was good.

Looking forward to going back.

[loreejl]

We have dined there twice since the opening and found it to be GOOD but not Great. Food was good but pricey . (meatball appetizer consisted of 3 Sam's club meatballs $9). Service seemed to still have a few kinks (food being brought out by staff with no idea what table had ordered each item, much less which person. Staff literally called out to the room "Who ordered the ___________ " . Nice atmosphere and friendly staff!!!!!!

[Stu from NYC]

Nice atmosphere, good food , good service. I ordered the BBQ brisket dinner was disappointed how it was served (chunk style) not thinly sliced bbq sauce good not to my particular liking. I hear their walleye is great , will try that on next visit.

Wonder why they would serve it in big chunks?

[DonnaNi4os]

I took my 14 year old granddaughter when she visited about ten days ago. First of all, I think it’s good to know your demographics and having so many raised booths in a community of seniors doesn’t seem smart to me… but I digress. My granddaughter ordered fish and chips. They brought out a huge filet of fried fish. She normally loves fish but not this one. She ended up with fried chicken. I ordered the barbecued brisket. My granddaughter asked if it was ketchup instead of barbecue sauce, it was that red. It was not ketchup but it wasn’t really what I considered tasty. The brisket was in two huge portions but it wasn’t tender as I was hoping. I offered my granddaughter a dessert choice and she decided Kilwin’s was a better idea. So I give the food 3 stars as it was ok. Service was fine. My waitress was very attentive and polite, she gets 5 stars. I am hoping that it improves as time goes by. I really do want them to succeed.

[DaleDivine]

Wonder why they would serve it in big chunks?

Yes, that sounds more like pulled pork or beef instead...
:icon_hungry::icon_hungry:

[Ramone]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car. I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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[Chi-Town]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car. I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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You left your service dog in a hot car? That dog needs a new home.

[JSR22]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car. I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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You should have brought your dog home, and then returned to the restaurant. Leaving a dog in this heat is disgraceful.

[Stu from NYC]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car. I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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So you left the dog in your car? Poor thing needs a new home.

[Topspinmo]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car. I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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Are you blind? IMO that’s that’s only dogs IMO allowed inside restaurant or grocery store (like I said MY opinion and we know what’s that worth) if they had outdoor setting then others dogs OK IMO if restaurant allows it?

[Bill14564]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car.

I hope this was an attempt at a troll. If not, then I have to wonder whether Fifi was a legitimate service dog and I agree with the other posters that she should be placed with a more responsible owner.

[JGVillages]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car. I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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They have outside seating where the dog could go. If the heat in the car was ok for the dog, the heat on the porch (with fans) should have worked for you, and your dog.

[tophcfa]

Can’t wait to try it out, great to finally have a place close by to grab a bite after swimming laps at the Mulberry Sports Pool.

[Hifred]

You should have taken the food to go. Please don't leave your dog in the car. That is exceptionally hard on a dog this time of year. I hope you got her some water with ice in it while she was waiting. Had I saw her in there I would have called the police or taken her out. Even with the windows open cars get too hot this time of year for dogs.

[karenzeee]

Went today for lunch. The place is bright and clean. Service was great. We had Bama, who was our fantastic friendly waitress! My caprese salad was very good, but it had mini mozzarella balls instead of sliced mozzarella? The of rest our party enjoyed their food also. :icon_hungry: http://ibb.co/WVFgLZ0

[Djean1981]

You should have went elsewhere or home, versus leaving your dog in the car...

[bobthegolfer]

Hubby and I were there (for the 4th time)
a week ago. Food and Service was excellent. We live five minutes from The Back Porch, so we are hoping it will succeed. The Restaurant was less than half full at 6:00. My suggestions to change that would be the following. First: Know your Patrons. Look around. Everyone in the Room was over 60 yet the blaring music was definitely not "their Music". Maybe tone it down a bit and either play Country or something more 50's and 60's. The Rock they were playing didn't go with the Diners. Secondly: Now that the Snowbirds are gone, you need to offer coupons or Specials to get people to come. Almost all of the Restaurants are doing that now. Some are offering 2 for 1 on a special night, or buy one, get the second meal 50% off. Maybe it would help to fill that other half of the Restaurant! They should remember we are the Far North End of the Villages. People in this area are mid Seventies to Eighties. They still enjoy eating out, but are not the Partiers they were when they moved here 20 years ago. They will help make this Restaurant a success, but the Owners might need to make the dining atmosphere a bit more in tune with the Age Group!

[Two Bills]

Hubby and I were there (for the 4th time)
a week ago. Food and Service was excellent. We live five minutes from The Back Porch, so we are hoping it will succeed. The Restaurant was less than half full at 6:00. My suggestions to change that would be the following. First: Know your Patrons. Look around. Everyone in the Room was over 60 yet the blaring music was definitely not "their Music". Maybe tone it down a bit ...........................

Saved us a journey.
Restaurants and blaring/loud music definitely a no -no for me.
Hearing aids and loud music kill any casual conversation.
Pass!

[Bogie Shooter]

Hubby and I were there (for the 4th time)
a week ago. Food and Service was excellent. We live five minutes from The Back Porch, so we are hoping it will succeed. The Restaurant was less than half full at 6:00. My suggestions to change that would be the following. First: Know your Patrons. Look around. Everyone in the Room was over 60 yet the blaring music was definitely not "their Music". Maybe tone it down a bit and either play Country or something more 50's and 60's. The Rock they were playing didn't go with the Diners. Secondly: Now that the Snowbirds are gone, you need to offer coupons or Specials to get people to come. Almost all of the Restaurants are doing that now. Some are offering 2 for 1 on a special night, or buy one, get the second meal 50% off. Maybe it would help to fill that other half of the Restaurant! They should remember we are the Far North End of the Villages. People in this area are mid Seventies to Eighties. They still enjoy eating out, but are not the Partiers they were when they moved here 20 years ago. They will help make this Restaurant a success, but the Owners might need to make the dining atmosphere a bit more in tune with the Age Group!

Assume you shared your thoughts with management. We cannot make changes………………

[sanoble]

I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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The 3 young ladies at the hostess desk forgot to smile or welcome us at 5:30pm on Saturday 09/24/2022. We were seated immediately. The restaurant was not busy.
We gave our order to server Heather, then waited 33 minutes for Caesar salad with chicken for me and Walleye with yellow rice for my Mister. The salad had scant dressing and no croutons. Server Heather returned from kitchen saying they were out of croutons.
Mister's Walleye was baked in an unpleasant breading. The rice was delicious.
Upon exiting the dining room, I passed by a Caesar salad loaded with croutons. II asked to speak to manager. Was told "not sure where they were". I could cry!
Several things were wrong with our evening at The BackPorch. All, I believe, could be improved with proper employee training.
Best wishes for success.

[Babubhat]

Never understood why they can’t send someone to Publix to get needed provisions

[Djean1981]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car. I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

Anybody been there more recently?

Good/bad/other?
You left your dog in a hot car...?

[retiredguy123]

Never been there. But the comments about loud music have kept me away. I don't care how good the food is, if they have loud music, I won't go.

[Babubhat]

Loud music. No thanks.

[Mleeja]

The 3 young ladies at the hostess desk forgot to smile or welcome us at 5:30pm on Saturday 09/24/2022. We were seated immediately. The restaurant was not busy.
We gave our order to server Heather, then waited 33 minutes for Caesar salad with chicken for me and Walleye with yellow rice for my Mister. The salad had scant dressing and no croutons. Server Heather returned from kitchen saying they were out of croutons.
Mister's Walleye was baked in an unpleasant breading. The rice was delicious.
Upon exiting the dining room, I passed by a Caesar salad loaded with croutons. II asked to speak to manager. Was told "not sure where they were". I could cry!
Several things were wrong with our evening at The BackPorch. All, I believe, could be improved with proper employee training.
Best wishes for success.

This is an interesting review. Our experience was somewhat similar, but different. We arrived on Saturday around 5:00 pm. We were seated right away and out wait staff, Emilie, came right over and took our drink orders. A couple of minutes later when she delivered our drinks we placed our order. I had the Pork Schnitzel and my wife had the 5oz filet. We waited about 30 minutes for our meal to be delivered. However during this time Emilie made sure our drinks were filled and kept us apprised of our food order. When delivered, the food was good, not great. But then again, The Back Porch is not a 5 star restaurant. Overall, we had great service from Emilie, a good meal, but they need to improve their kitchen staff.

[fdpaq0580]

I think the food for all of us was above average but it was discouraging when the manager or floor boss would not allow my service dog to be in the dining room area. The poor gal had to sit in a hot car.

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You obviously (you put the poor dog in the "hot car" then went back inside to eat. Imo that is totally irresponsible and shameful) don't seem to need a "service dog "(?) for dining out. 😡

[C4Boston]

I hear and see mixed revues most over a month old.

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Not impressed. Wife ordered a cocktail off menu but they ran out of an ingredient. Also several menu items were not available at the time.