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    The Back Porch

    4.4 (34 reviews)

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mac Attack
    Aubrey J.

    Super fun restaurant decorated in comic book decor (fun for kids and kids at heart). Staff is super friendly and helpful. Not only did they check in on us to ensure that our experience was fantastic, they also offered us samples of the pork belly (hot off the grill). Everything we had was absolutely delicious (sampled the Mac and cheese, tri tip and hamburgers). Can't wait to return

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    Will C.

    Just tried the Back Porch for the first time after drooling over their specials posted to Facebook and Salem Eats. We got 2 kids meals, Dino Nuggets and a slider plus awesome batter fries. I had the Fried chicken and a side of Mac and cheese which was delicious. Chicken was smoked beautifully, not dry. The other chicken sandwich was delicious and a slightly more healthy option. No pictures of the food was instantly wolfed down. Inside seating is small but outside space is nice. Be sure to get there early if you want brisket.

    Mac and porch burger
    Christine N.

    Back porch burger with hefty side of the best Mac. Not gonna lie everything was well seasoned. One of the best hole in the wall places. Burger had a Hawaiian marinated that was different and Mac and cheese was flames. Cool outdoor seating. Get the Mac add pork belly

    Mac Attack

    Very satisfied with the quality of the food! ...............................

    Nica B.

    A small but very cozy restaurant, the staff was super kind and the food was delicious, some of the best food I've had in Salem! The mac and cheese is super creamy and the fries are perfect, the bbq is tasty as well. I don't have anything negative to say and will be coming back, it was a nice experience to dine in.

    Mac n cheese with tri tip!
    Joe M.

    Right off the bat good service. The guys there love what they do and it shows. Food was great, wife and I filled our bellies on their patio. Would definitely recommend!

    Back Porch Burger and Mac and Cheese with burnt ends

    The ambiance was nice and homey, the owners/staff were very nice and welcoming to us as first time customers. The meats are smoked in the back yard making the burnt ends and burger taste unique and delicious and fresh . It's a hidden gem in Salem! Definitely worth a visit.

    DAYUM!! Great service, flavorful and moist BBQ, and REAL queso. Also best beer battered fries.

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    The food was so delicious, such large portions. Service was excellent. Enjoyed the decor, fun quirky atmosphere.

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    Wowza! If there's a better burger in Salem, i haven't found it! Sweet potato side is... wow. Price point amazing.

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    9 months ago

    The Mac and cheese was so good! And the sweet potato with honey butter was excellent.

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    I'm friends with the ladies who runs the place son service was great krissy you did a good job

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    Great restaurant, seating inside or outside. We had pulled pork sandwiches, they were excellent! We will be back!

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    Great service, super friendly and the brisket sandwich was fantastic!! We will be back.

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    3.7(29 reviews)
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    It is not often that we find ourselves in Salem and needing food. However a Saturday night not long…read moreago that was exactly what happened. We wanted to see what had the best reviews, was near by and a little different. The Chicken Shanty it was!! I will say we rolled up a little worried as two negative reviews had just come in from like minutes prior but we were greeted right away! We couldn't decide what to eat so we got 4 different items and if I am honest they were all AMAZING!!!!!! Seriously this place is a most go! The inside was interesting and maybe poorly done but that didn't even matter because the food was so good. We also had a good laugh with the staff. About 10 people came in for one door dash order. The guy kept saying he didn't get the food and to reorder it. The restaurant caught on the 3rd time but after that it was a laugh every time they dasher came in and gave his name. They were all good sports about it. 100% recommend The Chicken Shanty.

    I'm always eager to try a new local spot, and even added this one to Yelp in anticipation. My first…read moreexperience left me wondering how long they'd stay open, but after reaching out with feedback, the owner invited me to return and give it another shot. Let me start by saying that went a long way for me, and I held my opinion until I was able to go back. The restaurant has a lot going for it really; a spacious interior, free video games, exterior dining area with a heater and a drive through. As their name implies, their menu is chicken done in various ways with signature sauces, extras like pimento cheese and cranberries, and flavors to take things up a notch. I tried a few menu items; Chicken Salad sandwich with sweet potato fries, breaded chicken sandwich with fries and their signature sauce and traditional buffalo wings, and added a signature beverage; Prickly pear lemonade. Despite the unappealing name, I also tried a Chicken Turd; a chocolate chip coconut cookie. The manager (Alex) was awesome and explained some of the sauces and options to us while taking the order. While waiting, we checked out the games where my daughter won a rubber duckie and discovered a new version of PacMan, and chatted with a very nice new employee on her break, April, who was excited to begin her journey with the company. I appreciated the companies use of eco friendly take out containers and straws as we took our meals to go. The wings were decently sized and juicy. Next time I'll order a side of buffalo wing sauce to drizzle over them. They were served with blue cheese and 5 celery sticks. Having an option to add more (& carrots) would also be nice. The chicken salad sandwich was served on a croissant and was hard to manage without the innards falling out. I don't know if it wasn't dense enough or just what, but what I tasted was good though I don't recall biting into a cranberry. The sweet potato fries were the highlight. The Prickly pear lemonade was refreshing, and they also had Pepsi fountain products. While I've dismissed most of my first experience, I was not a fan of the pumpkin iced tea. My daughter enjoyed her breaded chicken sandwich and fries with her chosen 'Voo Doo' sauce (Habanero Mango), as well as the 'turd', though she agreed the name was pretty ridiculous. No need to go there, it was a cookie and should be called that. Their menu items reflect the current inflation, so you can expect to pay around $15 per person when ordering with a side and drink. Overall, I was pleasantly pleased with the extent that the owner, Tyson, went to ensure I would be a return customer and will, in fact, recommend them to friends and family for just that. I'm glad to have gone back to support another small business.

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    I really love going to this place. The atmosphere is good and service is usually pretty good. A…read morebit pricey but I have never had cause to be disappointed until tonight. I used a delivery service to get Mac &Cheese w/blackened chicken and a kid's fish & chips. Fish and chips delivered as if I was in houses. A little greasy but hot flakey fish with a crispy batter. One filet and a nice portion of nothing special fries. This meal was devoured so they got it right, no complaints. The Mac &Cheese was cooked well and still had a good chew to it. The sauce was creamy and well done. This dish was seasoned nicely and finished with seasoned breadcrumbs. Can't say anything about the blackened chicken because it did not make it in the dish. Too bad. As I used a delivery service, it wasn't like I could remind the server that I ordered it and have it brought out so all I got was a tasty pasta dish. Kudos to the delivery service for kicking back the up charge for the chicken. It is not their responsibility to get the order right or to check all is there. That falls to the restaurant and they failed. I will still patronize in house but not sure how I feel about getting take out from them again.

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    We eat here at least twice each month. Tonight, I tried their fish and chips. The fish was perfect…read more- flaky but not dry, with a flavorful breading. The house-made tartar and fry sauces were very good. A full house kept the staff busy, but they were still attentive and friendly. A band was about four songs into their set when I left. The house sound system does a great job of making sure everyone can hear the band, but the overall noise level was such that folks had to shout to have a conversation. They do post an entertainment schedule, so if you go there to visit with friends, do it when there are no bands playing. From prior experience, I highly recommend the "Dave's Insane" sandwich.

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    3.4(5 reviews)
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    The server was phenomenal, great attendance. She even offered extra ranch. However, man the food?…read moreNever get the chicken and waffles. That thing was horrific. One bite- all breading no chicken, and burnt up. One bite- the whole thing falls apart and you're left with chicken meat that's half the size of what you ordered. The waffles? Mixed with sawdust, that thing was dryer than the Gobi Dessert. Horrid food, would not reccomend at all. The fries were solid though, I just can't in good conscience rate it anymore than a 1 due to the horrid chicken and waffles.

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