I have a Galentine dinner date with my mother here. The restaurant is quaint, the staff is friendly, and the food was amazing! We ordered stuffed mushrooms and scalloped oysters as appetizers. Both were delicious. Next we ordered the chopped wedge salad which was served with green goddess dressing this was tasty. For entrees my mother ordered the lobster ravioli and I ordered the filet & scallop scampi. Everything was seasoned and cooked well. The food portions were generous and we both had to take food home. The shared dessert trio was scrumptious. We will definitely be back! read more

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Our latest dining experience here was disappointing. Even with a reservation there was a delay in seating. The hostess was also taking phone in orders and did not seem interested in us. When we were eventually seated, the dining room was filthy with spilled and dropped food everywhere. The servers just walked around it. They must be short staffed because everything took forever. 25 minutes to get two drinks. 90 minutes to get four entrees. Although the food is ok, it's not worth waiting 90 minutes. I think they are out of my rotation until I get some reports that they care about customer service. read more

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Stopped there for lunch. They had no real seating for over 90 minutes ( - good problem to have). So we sat at the bar I had the hamburger (with pork, onion rings and cheese on....) momma K had salad with steak and Glammom, steak tips in gravy. My Moscow mules were top notch. The food was well prepared, exactly as had appeared on the menu. This was worth it, they also had a phenomenal selection of bourbon- sadly the sun was not yet over the yard arm so I had to pass..... read more

The Front Porch - A mule at the bar....good start! - Southern Near Me - Leonardtown, Maryland

My daughter told me the food was really good here. She was correct. I had the jambalaya which was spicy. It was a little too salty though. Overall very tasty. They had a couple of large parties in. I figured better order an appetizer because it was going to be a while for our order. Our server was polite and apologized for the hour wait for our food. The issue I had was with the appetizer coming out with our meal. Really! My wife has a food allergy and can't have dairy. She notified the server to not have any Parmesan cheese top off on the soup. We received the soup with the cheese in it and had them take it back. We didn't received any French fries we ordered. It was a very disappointing experience. read more

Because of COVID you can't get the entire "normal" experience. However you can eat indoors if you chose to, we opted for outdoors under the heat lamp which was perfectly fine and warm. Indoors didn't look inviting in the dining area ...I'm not sure if it was the 3-6 feet CDV rule but it didn't seem in play and people were too close for comfort for me. Now let's talk food. The crab dip appetizer looked nice BUUUUTTT there seem to be more cream cheese than crab in the dip. It was okay but I've had better at other places and at home when I make it. We ordered simple meals...cheese burger and a steak salad. The burger was a burger and taste fine but had no wow factor to it. The steak salad was just as appealing as the burger. We also ordered the Front Porch Salad without the spiced pecans. It came with the pecans so I couldn't eat it...or maybe I could've if I want to be rushed to the hospital and die. The offered to make another but by that time I was full, note they did not offer or in my opinion India to make another complimentary. That would've been a nice gesture, right? Well at least that is what I'm used too. Overall the service was good. Nothing much more to say but I'm sure you want to know would I give this place a second chance. Unusually the answer is Yes! There's a lot I didn't try and I hear the shrimp are great. So we shall see what happens in the future. read more

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If you're looking for a delicious, nice restaurant in St Mary's county, this is your place! Everything I have ever ordered here has been delicious (except the peach margarita- it was too salty for my taste). This time we got 2 appetizers - the Brussel sprouts and pork nachos. The Brussel sprouts had a perfect combination of bacon, smooth goat cheese, honey and seasonings. I was shocked at how delicious it was. It is a huge portion and my husband and I couldn't finish it. The pulled pork nachos were also good; my favorite part was the pickled onions. I always wish for more cheese, but other than that it was delicious. The chips were thin, crisp and fresh and the special sour cream was a great pair with the deep fried jalapeños. This restaurant is always a wonderful place to go- wonderful atmosphere, great service, cute outdoor seating, and fresh, delicious food. read more

The Front Porch - Banana cheesecake with peanut butter mousse - Southern Near Me - Leonardtown, Maryland

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Just had The Front Porch's chicken and waffles and I might as well have been putting syrup on cardboard. Chicken was badly over cooked, dried out and stringy. Literally, the syrup came in those individual packets you get in motel breakfasts. A side order of fried green tomatoes was tasteless and similarly over cooked. My wife's shrimp and grits had too much sauce and it over powered the dish. I strongly recommend you look elsewhere before deciding to dine here. read more

Everything about this spot is great. The service the food, even good parking. Bottomless mimosa is always a great.

Met a few work peeps there for dinner. Stated in the bar. Very good selection of beer wine & cocktails. Got our table and perused the menu. It was Wednesday so it was hump day burger day. I chose the breakfast burger with a front porch (extra $). Salad was amazing! Burger was gourmet. Super delicious and the meat was perfectly seasoned. Topped with a medium fried egg, so just a little bit of yolk to taste things up. Didn't do desert this time, but surely will the next. Highly recommended! read more

The Front Porch - Southern Near Me - Leonardtown, Maryland

Good food, nice atmosphere. It's got that "old Victorian house" vibe. Service is adequate but considering the atmosphere, I wish they would have that "southern hospitality " vibe. read more

The worst service, an hour to be served, if you love all things garlic, get the crab dip-but know you won't be able to taste the crab, but they give you a loaf of very crispy bread slices...the crispy, Parmesan potatoes- WTH?!?! Came w/o Parmesan cheese and crispy was just a less than fluffy way to say they were over cooked, larger chunks of breakfast potatoes that when I asked if this was right-the waiter took the plate and brought it back with a teaspoon of Parmesan cheese thrown on top of the now cold potatoes. And I never got my Coke after asking 2 people for it. So disappointed and there were plenty empty tables on the porch, and in both rooms, and the bar area. This is unusual for them as they used to be a favorite of mine, but they've been going downhill the past year. Today was my last visit. read more

The Front Porch - The worst excuse for crispy Parmesan Potatoes I've ever seen. - Southern Near Me - Leonardtown, Maryland

Outstanding restaurant! Service was good, and the food was great! Highly recommended!

This was my first experience of the restaurant. First off the history behind the location is amazing! The family had 17 children! Love the aesthetics. I enjoyed the brussel sprouts for appetizer. Done well. Baked crispy with goat cheese and honey. Remarkable. For dinner I had the salmon with kale. I also enjoyed the beer flights. So overall my experience was great! read more

We held my Mother-in-law's repast at the front porch this past week. It was wonderful! The GM, Jordan, was so patient and flexible as our guest list kept growing. She was very accommodating; responded quickly to questions, and made sure our event was smooth and that we didn't have to think about a thing. The food was delicious, generous, and beautifully presented. The service was excellent. The space is charming. My fam and I enjoy eating here and love that they have outdoor seating. I enjoy their signature salad with different options for protein (salmon, shrimp, chicken, beef). I've had their burger and it will make your eyes roll back in your head. My husband says the chicken with waffles is really good. I'll be holding my wedding vow renewal dinner here. I know it will be delicious and epic. read more

Food was amazing! The crab dip was amazing as well as the brussels sprouts. The drink was very good too!

Pleasant evening and a good meal on the porch. IMO the menu was limited and meals closely related. Maybe COVID related. Food was excellent and fresh. Complaints are that the seats at the tables were extremely uncomfortable and not designed for table use. That issue is the only reason I might not return. Our waitress was extremely nice and efficient. Limited beer and alcohol menu is also an issue but is not a stopper. Overall I recommend it as a pleasant evening and a getaway from routine of regular eateries. read more

Was there this past Friday. Had reservations. It took almost 20 mins to get service once we were seated. The food took forever to arrive and when it did it was bland and just not tasty. For the pricing and all the reviews, I expected better. Our waitress was horrid, never once asked us about refills. read more

Can't say enough good things- very friendly staff excellent service . high-quality food !!! Chefs always creating great things with their specials !! I haven't found a bad item or experience yet and It hasn't been for lack of trying!! One of my favorite places!! It is a must stop when I am in the area!!! read more

My sister and I came here looking for a place to eat for brunch. We were able to get seated in the bar area immediately, so there was absolutely no wait time. The building is absolutely beautiful. While the server was getting our drink and food orders, she was a little rude after I said I wanted a Shirley Temple. My sister and I both ordered the Nashville Chicken Sandwich. They were really good but a little too spicy for us, but that's not the restaurants fault by any means. I docked one star because of the server that was waiting on us kept giving us dirty looks every time we asked for something. read more

Such a charming restaurant with such a great outdoor space. Enjoyed the tasty jalapeño margarita, soup and salad. The roasted red pepper soup was flavorful and I added chicken to the front porch salad, which was cooked perfectly and they were very generous with the portion. All was very good! We had wonderful service too. Would definitely go back! read more

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A group of six of us went for the Sunday Brunch for a birthday celebration. This restored home on Leonardtown's square is a nice venue for a special occasion or meal and has plenty of dedicated parking behind the restaurant. While it is a little more expensive on some items, overall our experience was a good value. Enjoy! read more

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We had a great experience at The Front Porch on an early Friday evening with our little girls, 1 and 3. Our waitress, Melissa, was fantastic! They were super accommodating to my dietary needs (gluten and dairy free) and helped modify a meal for me. The food was great and we had the best time! read more

When in Leonardtown, the front porch is a must for a delicious meal with great service. My wife and I had been here before , and had plans to have our rehearsal dinner here prior to Covid. Through out all of this, many cancelations and reschedulings the owner and manager have been empathetic, encouraging and flexible on working with us. Over 365 days later we held our "post" formal pics meal with our family and bridal party. Our service was amazing, every single part of our meal was top notch. read more

The Front Porch - Chicken and waffles - Southern Near Me - Leonardtown, Maryland

Beautiful, friendly upscale nice yummy food would go there again It was worth the money grabbed. It was excellent drinks were very good to. read more

We chose The Front Porch because we could eat outside. The food was superb, the service excellent, and the porch lovely. Loved the gluten free options. read more

Manager was very accommodating with indoor and outdoor seating arrangements, working with previous reservations and our Twin stroller dilemma. Waitress was very polite and engaging. The starters were large enough for a meal, but the menu enticed is to try an entree as well. I was very please with the food. I recommend the Chicken and waffles. read more

The Front Porch - Starters!!! Chili shrimp + tuna wontons - Southern Near Me - Leonardtown, Maryland

Great experience! Will definitely go back. Excellent atmosphere and service. Reilly was great!

There's just something so peaceful about going to a comfy old home in the middle of town and eating great food with family on a beautiful evening. Bliss! The Front Porch came to us as a recommendation from a local which means solid gold. The fried pickles were perfect. Not too thickly sliced, just the right amount of batter with a hint of slice, and with most grease drained off to not provide a sick feeling after eating several. None were left in the dish. We also got the crab dip which was creamy, light, and spiced just right! I had the catfish entree which was "slap my mamma" amazing. The filet was thick and well prepared sitting on a bed of collard greens. This wasn't typical fried catfish this was labeled gluten free and it was astonishingly good. My girls had the cheeseburger, the first item on the menu and the burger was juicy and plump. Lastly, we had room for dessert and went for both the peanut butter and chocolate fried cake balls AND the cream brûlée. If the balls had been warm () the dish would've been perfect. Same for the brûlée. The flavor of the dishes were amazing! Make an effort to visit The Front Porch. Eat outside if given the chance and soak in small town life! read more

The setting is in an old house with great ambiance. The food was great. Service was great as well. Overall a good experience.

Excellent food and service. A must visit when you are I. The area. The crab cakes did not disappoint.

My go to meal in Leonardtown. I have multiple experiences and not one was bad. Amazing food and service. Two thumbs up

We were very disappointed and will not return. We had a mediocre meal with bad service New Year's Eve, when we had hoped for something special. And it was way too expensive for the meal received. When we wrote to the manager the next day we were essentially dismissed as complainers. Not the customer service one would expect from a restaurant such as this. read more

We went for a Valentines Day lunch and had a very nice experience. We both ordered gyros, and we ordered crab dip and street tacos for an starter. yes that's a lot of food. Crab dip was amazing and a generous serving with bread. The tacos were different but good. I woukd recommend the Front Porch. read more

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We were passing through the town and went to the Front Porch based on previous Yep reviews. The food is good and the quantity is more than adequate, and prices are fair . It is a nice old building which adds to the experience. read more

We had a large party (16) where they set up our own room. Service was great and the food was tasty Southern Maryland cooking.

This use to be our go to place for a nice dinner or special occasion without kids. We haven't been in a couple years and were excited to go back. Everything was fine, but compared to the past it was disappointing. The menu seems to have gotten much more casual and we were not impressed with the food. It was ok, but not good and did not feel like a special occasion type meal. My husband got a cheesesteak and had to stop to get unchewable gristle out of his mouth several times. When he pushed away the plate with a pile of disgusting leftovers he found a pool of grease on the table that was on the bottom of the plate. I got the shrimp salad that I have ordered before. This time there was no micro greens or quality lettuce. It was poorly chopped romaine - lots of white/yellow lettuce with stems and balls of lettuce that weren't cut or broken up. The dressing comes in the prepackaged, covered plastic tubs and the dressing was separated from sitting around for too long. The avocado wasn't cut up, just a quarter of avocado that was browning and looked like it may have been cut the day before. Again, it was ok, but it did put a damper on our special occasion dinner. Felt like we could get a better quality sandwich and salad at Panera. read more

I've been coming here for years, even before I made the official move to St. Mary's County. Best sit-down dining in the county by far. Service is generally pretty good, but it is pricey for what it is. If you are a Bourbon fan, one of the best selections in the area, even though the beer selection could be better. Don't bother for Brunch unless you have a big group of people. Bloodys are good but food is mediocre. read more

A wonderful place to eat. This big old house is beautiful, clean and very well kept. Staff is friendly and helpful. Best of all, the food is delicious! read more

Love this place. Small town feel but big, great flavor. I ordered the salmon cranberry walnut salad and the husband had the gyro. Sooo good! Everything is well flavored. Good wine selection, they even have their signature cocktails. Great place for brunch. read more

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The food is very good and the waitresses worked hard and did a great job. My only suggestion would be that the area we were in (front room on right) needs some serious paint touch up or cleaning. The molding around the floor should be white but is black with grime half way up. The door into the room needed paint too. I'm a "Restaurant Impossible" fan and notice these things. read more