The Porch Winter Park - Winter Park (FL)

5 /5 The Verdicts In: On Trial: The Porch - Winter Park Food: Excellent across the board. Burgers were cooked perfectly—juicy, flavorful, and clearly done with care. The Fire Bites (jalapeño poppers) were a standout, paired with a sweet chili sauce that really elevated them. The beer cheese served with the pretzels was to die for—rich, smooth, and dangerously good. Service: Quick, efficient, and genuinely friendly. Everything came out promptly and the staff kept things moving without feeling rushed. Atmosphere: Exactly what you want from a neighborhood bar-style restaurant. Well laid out, plenty of space, and a comfortable, relaxed vibe. The Verdict: The Porch delivers where it counts—great food, solid service, and a welcoming atmosphere. A strong choice for burgers, sandwiches, bar bites, and an easygoing night out.

2 /5 Patricia Smith: We went for the first time on trivia night. The place was VERY loud. Unable to hold a conversation at the table. While attempting to play trivia, it was very difficult to understand what was being said on microphone, it was very loud and muffled. The food was just so so. My onion rings were soft not crispy and blackened grouper tacos: fish was tough. Was not worth the drive for me.

3 /5 P Rodz: I wrote this previous review but selected the wrong location - this is the correct one. This is where we came to celebrate my best friends birthday. We were originally seated at a table, but the table top was sticky from the laminated material, and it was weird, so we relocated to the bar. When the crew found out, they brought out a Kelloggs rice crispy treat with a candle atop it, which was nice. I ordered a double sized mango flavored mimosa to begin with ($6 each). She got a different flavored mimosa with the avocado toast but removed the arugula before digging in ($13 + $1 for the egg). I thought I had ordered a burger but it was actually a BLT which had a watery creamy sauce that was not fun, there was a lot of very crisp bacon which is not my preference, a thick sliced tomato with some lettuce which all fell out the instant you picked up the sandwich ($12). I wound up eating the sandwich in individual parts: had the bacon, tomato, and a slice of the bread. The side was the tots, which were good and crispy. The stuffed jalapeños called fire bites were tasty and decent ($12). The atmosphere was okay. In a previous post, the S. Orange locations owner mentioned that the listing of the receipt was due to where were seated.

4 /5 Bella Teebagy: This place definitely gives off a cool sports bar vibe and has a fun atmosphere from the moment you walk in, especially with its unique entrance. Overall, I had a good experience. The service was solid—nothing to rave about but nothing to complain about either. As for the food, it’s your standard pub fare. The wings were a bit underwhelming: the garlic parm flavor leaned too buttery and lacked that garlicky punch, and the Porch Hot wings weren’t spicy at all if you’re chasing heat. That said, the Cuban sandwich was delicious, the tots were perfectly crispy, and I really enjoyed the Chicken Caesar Wrap—especially since it came in a spinach wrap, which I prefer. One heads-up: the water tasted noticeably unfiltered. Still, it’s a decent spot to hang out, grab a bite, and watch a game.