My wife and I dined here a week ago. We were staying nearby for a family event, and were unfamiliar with the area. I looked online for a nice restaurant and found The Back Porch. We live in an area with many nice restaurants, so my expectations weren't very high. However, from our arrival and throughout we were very pleasantly surprised. Staff was great, food and drinks were delicious, and the patio was awesome. A wonderful experience all around. I highly recommend!! Gary B read more

We enjoyed our dinner at The Back Porch Restaurant in Belle Vernon, PA. This restaurant is about 1 hour drive from downtown Pittsburgh. We are in town for a wedding. The building is a beautiful mansion Est. in 1806. The mansion was converted to a restaurant in 1975. You need reservations for the upper upscale dining area. We decided to eat in the Speakeasy room located in the basement because it was more casual. Glad we ate in speakeasy room because it was a really nice cave looking room with vintage decor and cool prohibition photos from the 1920s. We enjoyed the Half Rack of char grilled pork ribs with brown sugar, soy and ginger with a side of cheesy scallop potatoes. For dessert, we enjoyed the crème brûlée and Kahlua cheesecake. Everything we ordered was excellent!! We had really good service. Check this place out if ever in the area. Happy Yelping :) read more

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The Back Porch feels like a hidden gem. Located about 50 minutes south of Pittsburgh, this historic building turned restaurant was beautiful and checked all of our boxes. The ambiance is intimate and welcoming. The interior and decor really add to the charm. We had reservations for 10 at 6:30 on a Saturday. We were sat in a back room at a nice big table. Sonny (sp?) our wait staff did a phenomenal job keeping up with all of our requests. A couple diners in our group were picky eaters, and even with their nitpicking he maintained a great attitude and made sure to make everyone feel at home. They had a great selection of summer specials. I opted for the hibiscus mule - a yummy cocktail with a tequila twist. My husband got the strawberry smash. Both drinks were strong and full of flavor. Thank goodness the homemade rolls came after my drink because the mule was kicking in! The bread was soft and you could tell it was homemade. Then came the food. The presentation was gorgeous and the flavors were on point. We ordered the calamari as our appetizer. Lightly breaded and not overly salty like you get some places. The sweet chili sauce with it was the perfect addition. For dinner we had the prime rib, and salmon Hemingway, with a side of scalloped potatoes and Parisian carrots. I was getting full but couldn't help but finish my salmon. Everything tasted amazing! The potatoes were rich and creamy. I had to save room for dessert. They were out of my first choice of chocolate mousse cake, so I opted for the creme brûlée. Wonderful experience at the Back Porch. I highly recommend enjoying a date night or celebratory dinner here! read more

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Boyfriend and I traveled from Ohio to celebrate his birthday. Luke was our waiter for the evening. We started with drinks. I had the Apple Cider Sangria and BF had an Old Fashioned with Angels Envy. We were also brought a plate for four piping hot homemade roles with a large dallop of butter. We also shared the Cold Shrimp Cocktail. They were season so well and quite enjoyable. I ordered the Maine Style Scallops made with butter and cream, with a ritz cracker crust. BF had a filet mignon, cooked to medium rare perfection. We also shared a side of Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. After dinner, Luke was telling us his family connection to this house and the family artwork displayed. We then went down to the Speakeasy to have a look around. The house is preserved well and was such a great experience. read more

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Celebrating a birthday dinner at the Back Porch was a fun evening thanks in large part to our server Bre. Thank you for making our evening. We started with the appetizer trio. Shrimp/ribs/general so cauliflower. Enough for 4 people to share. Dinner selections were rack of lamb, prepared perfectly and seasoned well. The salmon with crab meat I snuck a bite for a taste. Almost had food envy it was so good. The chocolate cake for dessert was a good size to share after a big meal. We also recommend a cocktail. Our preference is a martini. Gray Goose straight up, dirty and with 3 blue cheese stuffed olives to complement dinner. We enjoyed dinner on the outside patio. Such a pleasant and relaxing dinner spot. We recommend this restaurant and server Bre. read more

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This is the most classy restaurant I've been ever. White table linens, perfect lighting, great specialty meals. Decent price. Great service and carry out as well. I was extremely impressed. read more

When we were seated they were not busy. Once our order was finally taken we waited one hour and twenty five minutes for our food. The waitress said nothing no apology nothing. Our dinners were not good. My barbecued ribs were terrible and the parisian carrots were mushy. My husband's french dip was not good. This has been my favorite restaurant for a long time for special occasions. Needless to say we will never eat here again. This was a birthday celebration. read more

I can't help but order the same thing every time...it's just too good! We've sat in a different area each time we've been, and it's equally enjoyable throughout the whole establishment. Lovely servers and I would go every day if I lived closer :) read more

The Back Porch Restaurant - Maine-Style Baked Scallops - American Near Me - Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

If you're looking for a charming summer dining spot just outside of Pittsburgh, The Back Porch is a must visit. Located just 50 minutes from downtown pittsburgh, this historic restaurant delivers a cozy, upscale experience with a fresh seasonal menu that highlights local ingredients and summer flavors. Alaina took great care of us throughout our entire visit and guided us through their menu. We also got a chance to speak with their phenomenal chef, Kevin Carson. Their summer menu is full of standout dishes. We had the burrata bruschetta and the calamari to start. You could taste how fresh the tomatoes were and the calamari is fully prepared in their kitchen. Be sure to ask about the daily specials, we got the special cocktail, the Paloma Hugo Spritz and it was the perfect thing for patio sipping. We also split the clobster grilled cheese because we couldn't resist crab and lobster combined with cheese between bread. It was absolutely delicious. For our mains, we tried some of the summer menu highlights- the Salmon & Crab Hemingway, Rack of Lamb, side of truffle fries, side of cheesy scallop potatoes, and a side of asparagus. Everything was made to perfection and truly incredible. I absolutely adored their outdoor seating area. It was a mix of covered and uncovered patio offerings g a peaceful atmosphere whether you're looking to enjoy in the sun or a shaded seat. It's the perfect setup for a summer evening with friends, family, or date night. We did save room for dessert and tried out the dessert sampler which came with the pecan ball, crème brûlée and a cannoli. We paired these with their tiramisu martini and their s'mores martini. It was the perfect finish for a perfect meal. With friendly service, delicious food, and a relaxed yet elegant vibe, The Back Porch is a hidden gem for anyone looking to enjoy a summer meal outside the city. Add it to your Pittsburgh food bucket list! read more

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excellent food, service and ambiance.. We have been there many times and definitely recommend to anyone who wants a fantastic meal! Kathy Hassett-Manns read more

Just love everything about this place. The food is so good and the staff is wonderful and the place is so pretty.

Best atmosphere in a restaurant I've had in a long long time! Very happy to have discovered this place just a few minutes from my house. The ribeye French dip is TO DIE FOR! Absolutely 10/10. Full house and still relatively quick service. Servers were excellent read more

This is my second review, because the first was accidentally erased. I hope this is as good, because this restaurant is fantastic. Such a quaint, attractive place, with colonial design, linen table cloths, brick walls, and fireplaces. Beautifully decorated. This was a perfect place for our 42nd anniversary, very romantic. Colton, our waiter was excellent, cared for our every need. He is what every upscale restaurant should have in a server. We started by ordering a delicious, well chilled Riesling wine. It went very well with both of our dinner selections. We first shared a bowl of lobster bisque. Very rich, creamy, and delicate, with big chunks of lobster: to die for. We were served wonderful home made warm rolls, harder on outside and soft and sweet on the inside. Butter was whipped, which always makes it better. My husband had Half Rack Australian Lamb , perfectly seared medium rare with a purple plum and plum wine gravy. The sweetness was so yummy. But as far as I'm concerned, my scallops were the best! Maine style, baked jumbo scallops, nice portion, served in white wine and cream sauce with ritz cracker crust. These scallops were just the way you want them . Soft, sweet, plump and tasteful. We shared a pasta with butter and parmigiana . The spaghetti seemed a bit al dente initially, but softened a little after soaking in the sauce. And then, Colton HAD to offer dessert. Where would I put it.... But don't worry, that chocolate and pecan crusted ball of vanilla ice cream went down very easily as it was covered with whip cream and a cherry on top. Kudos to the kitchen! I hope to see you all there, since I'll be back. Oh, and by the way, we had a reservation at another restaurant.... But the menu did not look inviting .....and we paid half the price. This restaurant was well worth the ride from downtown Pittsburgh to Speers. read more

The Back Porch Restaurant - To start us off - American Near Me - Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

So me and my wife are up in Pennsylvania for the week visiting my mother and this is where I grew up and this restaurant has been here forever. I had to show my wife because I told her about it for a lot of years. It's the best atmosphere with the history that goes back a long time. Super friendly wait staff, the weather was perfect. Had a couple bottles of Russian River Pinot noir , was my mother's 83rd birthday. Food was excellent. We had salmon scallops ,Langostino grilled cheese. What a great experience with a lot of history. What a great night. The waiter was Luke. What a great guy, an absolute wonderful experience. read more

What a great setup, and the Speakeasy Pub downstairs (basement?) has a really nice ambiance. The drinks were fabulous, and while my steak was good, the roasted brussels sprouts may be one of the five best food items I've had in SW PA! They're they freaking good. read more

The Back Porch Restaurant - The ribeye, but I wish I would've known to get a close up on the brussels sprouts - American Near Me - Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

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Food was delicious Service was good Attentive staff. Our waiter and Other staffers made sure our waters were filled and if we needed additional mixed drinks. Had dairy allergy and waiter made sure my dish was dairy free - all Ingredients including the bread. Overall wonderful experience. read more

I've always wanted to have dinner here, this restaurant has always been known for being one of the nicest establishments in the area. We decided to come in on a Sunday evening to celebrate my birthday. Our experience wasn't what I hoped that it would be. I turned to Yelp first which had certain menu items listed but when we arrived the restaurant no longer had the eggplant Parmesan, or the duck. I loved sitting at our secluded table but once our waitress had a big table come in we were completely forgotten about for what seemed like an eternity. The food itself was a big miss. I ordered the mushroom Florentine , and my husband had the scallops. My pasta entree was large, but lacked any flavor at all. The sauce was very watered down, and I had a difficult time eating much of it. My husband said his scallops were good, but at the price point there should have been more. The menu highlighted the scallops as jumbo, which wasn't the case. At the end of the evening we were very ready to leave, and didn't have dessert. read more

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First timer at the Back Porch and was not disappointed. I had the prime rib and it was incredibly tender. The side dishes are made for two people. This is a fancier place with a higher end menu and pricing but well worth it. The drinks were also fantastic. It is situated inside an old brick home that was converted to a restaurant. read more

The Back Porch Restaurant - Strawberry Smash - American Near Me - Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

Great restaurant with impeccable service and food. It's a great place to go in the Speers / Belle Vernon area.

Dropped in to the Speakeasy on Friday evening! Such a warm and cozy atmosphere and the Apple Cider margarita made it even more so. !

My close girlfriend had her wedding shower in this Old fashion type restaurant that was full of Antiques that my girlfriend and I both collected. The food was a group of different quartered size sandwiches and they were presented on a beautiful tearlike silver towered display along with different bite size fruits. The food was amazingly simple but delicious. Their service was excellent and our server filled every drink regularly and when the sandwiches and fruits needed replaced she would fill it up quickly. read more

Excellent service with excellent food. What more do you want? Short ribs were outstanding, my wife had salmon. Decent wine selection. All good. read more

Seven of us dined last night. I had the scallops in a wine cream sauce. My husband had succulent ribs. We also had shrimp cocktail, cauliflower appetizer and rib appetizer. Carrots, rice and asparagus. They raved about it all including the bread plate. The food was beyond excellent. Our server was very friendly and efficient at her job. Beautiful atmosphere. Others enjoyed the lamb, chicken Lombardi, salmon topped with crab and ribs as well. read more

Phenomenal place from start to finish. Decorations beautiful for Christmas. Appetizers were amazing. Waitress was excellent. Main entree's were excellent for our entire party of 10 people. Definitely looking forward to returning. It's 45 minutes for us but it's worth the travel. Highly recommended. Enjoy. read more

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Excellent meal and service...incredible atmosphere ! If you haven't been to The Back Porch... you don't know what you're missing. read more

Great food, service and ambience. We've been going there since it opened and it's always excellent.

On April 11, 2025, my friend and I went to the Back Porch. We were expecting the same menu that had been in place for years. To our surprise the entire menu was different. Having to pay for an entree and then to have to pay for "sharables" was ridiculous. They no longer serve their entrees with a vegetable, mashed potatoes or any other accouterment side dish. These are now considered "sharables". They no longer put a bread plate on the table. unless you order it and pay $10.00. This restaurant is no longer an affordable restaurant. My friend and I have decided to take this off of our "return" to list. Which is very sad since we have been going there for years. Bring back the old menu! read more

After stopping at a few restaurants that were closed or overcrowded, I had heard The Back Porch had a downstairs that was a Speakeasy at one time. No reservations were needed. What a great surprise. Spectacular ambiance and a friendly bar tender. Got a seat at the bar and ordered the recommended specialty, ribs. They were fantastic, cooked just right and a delicious sauce. I wouldn't call it BBQ Sauce but their concoction of ingredients that all melded into a great taste. Naturally I sparked up conversations with other patrons of the bar, and it proved to a really friendly mix of people. A great find, by accident and a definite return to place. The menu looks very fancy but the food ends up 5 stars. read more

I love good ol places and this one was a gem! The rustic feel and the whole feel of dining in a 200plus year old place occupied a special place in my heart. Service was top notch and the food was too good to be true. We got the Lobster Bisque, baby back ribs, mushroom pasta with chicken and the lemon parm chicken. For dessert we had the crème brûlée. Everything was top notch and we loved it read more

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Had NYE dinner here. It was delicious! Started with a mule for a cocktail. It was strong & delicious. Great ginger beer. We got the appetizer sampler which included shrimp cocktail, general Taos cauliflower, artichoke & spinach dip & their famous ribs. For dinner I had the Tuscan chicken. The chicken was moist and the dish was full of flavor. I highly recommend back porch if you're in the Mon valley a read more

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Cocktails. Speaking to management they pour the industry standard of one ounce per cocktail. Manhattans and Martinis have three ounces. When we fine dine, we enjoy a good cocktail. We didn't experience that when visiting the Back Porch. Service and food was good. However we look at the total experience. Two stars for the cocktails. Three stars for food. Service four stars. Follow up with management one star. read more

The best in the area! When fine dining great ambience are fused with terrific service and the Burnt Almond torte sent from heaven.

This is really a 3.5 but that's not an option. The service and ambiance were really lovely. The ideas/components of the food were also great. It's just the execution. The corn and crab dip was really tasty; however the pear walnut salad was way over- dressed (and I typically like a good bit of dressing!) and the lobster bisque was just too salty. Also had the scallops and risotto special where the smallish scallops didn't seem to have any salt but our palate could have been a little distorted at that point. For expensive food, those seem like easier things to get right. Would try other things before coming back here. read more

My favorite restaurant in the Mon Valley! Beautiful ambiance, great food, & great service. On a side note: Their Yelp menu isn't accurate so be sure to check their website before visiting!! read more

The Back Porch has been a family favorite for many years, but Easter dinner on Sunday was a true disappointment for us. Salad was good but we miss the basket of fresh bread and muffins (they even used to serve apple butter, but not for years now); the small rolls were just OK. Menu was standard but the only seafood option was scallops or salmon added to a salad or entree....what happened to the walnut salmon small plate? We had an underwhelming plate of pasta with soupy vodka sauce and a tiny, thin, dried piece of grilled salmon on the side. Service was loud and snippy, when I said I thought the pasta was penne, the reply was "No, spaghetti". Sides used to come with an entree and we were not advised that the ala carte sides were large enough to share but heard a neighboring table being told, after we ordered. Altogether a disappointing visit this time and we will think twice before returning, which makes us sad. Kimberly R. Bethel Park, PA read more

I've eaten here maybe 6 times over the years and I love it. It's a little far-removed but we'll worth the drive. Such a cute, cozy brick farmhouse with fireplaces; very homey & welcoming. My favorite dish was the pasta American but I think it may no longer be on the menu. Hope to be able to go back someday although I no longer live in PGH. read more

Great place to eat! The food was all delicious and our server, Taylor, was fantastic! Almond torte was to die for. Don't miss this restaurant, you can't go wrong. read more

Fabulous atmosphere and excellent service. Food is delicious. Recently had a small gathering and would highly recommend it

A friend and I had the Greek Salad at the Westmoreland arts and crafts festival at Twin Lakes and we both agreed $10 for a bit of iceberg and scant tomatoes and feta was definitely not a good value. We have not tried the two restaurants owned by the same family but if the food truck is supposed to leave you wanting more, this was not the case. read more

Love the ambience of this place - historic home with additional outdoor seating on the veranda. Great service - very attentive wait staff. Enjoyed the coconut rum mojito as a pre-dinner cocktail. House salad was a great first course - homemade dressing was awesome. The baked seafood entree was full of fish and shrimp - delicious and filling. Saved room for dessert - tried the sampler. Absolutely loved the pecan ice cream ball with chocolate sauce. The cannoli and crime brûlée were also tasty. Recommend the Back Porch when visiting the MV. read more

The Back Porch Restaurant - Veranda seating - American Near Me - Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania

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