This place has a great view of OU's campus from its rooftop bar area. When I was there with some friends, we had some decent sandwiches, but I feel like sandwich places are a dime a dozen. The food was fine, but my big gripe was the service. We were really the only group in there on a Friday afternoon, but we still had pretty spotty service. Great setting and view, decent food, but not so hot service. read more

The Porch - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

I had a good brunch from here. Service was attentive and food was brought out in a timely manner. Their brunch menu was also reasonably priced with lots of good selections to choose from. I had the huevos rancheros. They make it different here since there was no sauce over the dish. I didn't like the side of potatoes that came with it. It had a bit of a kick to it and wasn't the typical fried potatoes you get for brunch. Overall the dish was flavorful. The service and food made it a positive dining experience for me. read more

Peyton and josh were absolutely the best!!! they were very talkative and seemed to care about me! so awesome!

DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU ARE 18 wait staff is extremely unattentive and unbothered! Girl at the front was extremely rude along with poor service. It is clear to me this is a college bar only, do not go if you want a calm experience. read more

Cool bar and restaurant across from Oklahoma University. The food is cheap, the staff is great, the view on the patio is awesome, and the food is really good. I got the burger with bacon and egg. It was tasty and cooked perfect. It came with a side. I chose tater tots. Good. My daughter got the chicken tenders. They were really good. I highly recommend The Porch. read more

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Owner and employees accuse and belittle customers. I saw this firsthand and immediately left. I don't want to be in an establishment that speaks to their customers in a demeaning way. read more

They have the rudest bouncer in the world. He literally yelled old 2 adult women and kicked them out for doing absolutely nothing. Owner did not care one bit. Will never go back! read more

Really poor service today. Appeared if you weren't sitting on the upstairs patio you were pretty much ignored. Left after waiting at least 40 minutes without ever getting the appetizer we ordered read more

I try to be overly positive with reviews in general, but I would rate this place less than one star if possible, for the following. 1) I've been there twice for lunch and dinner and have yet to have food served. ( fool me once, ..) 2) The service was awful. Not just a lack of attention, literally rude and entitled. 3) Complete lack of organization and understaffed. It was even a challenge to order a drink at their two bars. I really wanted to give them money, but nobody would take it. The food may be fine. I have no idea since I have yet to have anyone at this *restaurant* show or bring me any. If this place is around in 6 months, I'll be amazed. read more

THIS PLACE IS RACIST!!!!!!!!!!! THE OWNER AND THEIR WORKERS ARE RACIST! IF YOU'RE NOT WHITE. DON'T GO TAKE YOUR MONEY THERE!!!!! ALL RACIST BARS SHOULD CLOSE DOWN!!!!! It was around 1am at the Porch bar (Date: 18th Aug 2023) in Norman OK on West Boyd St. I walked in after getting age verified at the door downstairs. I go to the counter and bought a cold beer. I walk towards the balcony facing the university of Oklahoma. I have come here many times before because of the nice view. It's semi-busy and no tables are empty, i spot an empty chair and 2 white girls on the other two chairs. I come meet them with a smile and politely request if i can sit on the empty chair because i would like to stare at the view and they say it's okay. We chat with the white guy on the other table who looked so young and i was like, "you look so young, you're a lucky guy to have such good genes, he laughs it off and i sit on the chair and got the 1st sip of my cold beer enjoying the view. As i was sitting there minding by business and keeping it to myself. One of the white girls says "it's a nice view right" and i said yes it is! I said how i like the university building and how beautifully gothic it was (in my head remembering my architectural summer class that i really enjoyed). The girl smiles at me and i smiled back and faced the view and continued drinking my cold beer. Minutes later the girls left. And within a few minutes a young black man (looks like in his late 20's ) with dreadlocks comes up to me and in a rough tone says, "you should move to that chair over there!" i was startled because i didn't know who he was or why he was telling me to move. I said "why?" and "who are you?" He wasn't wearing any branded uniform to identify himself as a worker for the bar. So i thought its some random guy trying to find trouble. I said, "i don't know you and who you are so i'm sorry i'm not moving anywhere. He said "i work here!" and i said, you should have started by identifying yourself brother' He left and sat at a corner. As i drunk my beer, i thought, why would he ask me to move! So i went to him and asked him politely, why he wanted me to move. He said the white girls who left called for help! From him! And i asked "to be helped with what?" And he said that the white girls felt uncomfortable around me! And i was like that's not true, the girls were nice to me and i was nice to them and we were even chatting before they left. Before you know it, this black guy calls 2 other white guys trying to throw me out. The white owner joined them cursing at me and snatching my drink throwing it and called the police!!!!!!!! This is how innocent black men are shot dead when they are innocent! Not committing any crimes and trying to enjoy a beer after a long hard day. I'm lucky these police did not pull the trigger on me! This country MUST change how black folks are treated! And those white girls unconscious bias! White non-racist parents, raise your daughters right! They are the next generation. Or they will be the next "Karen" read more

This is my new go to spot when visiting campus! The Porch restaurant is conveniently located on campus corner and features seating both upstairs, downstairs, and patio seating. The upstairs seating has a beautiful views of campus and is perfect for gameday drinks and food! Our server was very friendly and attentive. There is a selection of restaurant cocktails but there is also a full bar for whatever you would like to drink. Both the loaded nachos and the chicken strips were delicious. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody, especially those wanting to get together in groups/with friends! read more

The Porch - Loaded Nachos and Chicken Strips - Bars Near Me - Norman, Oklahoma

It's been a week or so since we had lunch here, and I still can't wrap my head around it. Hands down, top 5 worst restaurant experiences ever in my life. ** note, they did comp our food. But that didn't really make up for anything except saving us some money.** Let's see, we sat down about 11:30 for lunch and were served waters. When the server came back and asked us if we wanted appetizers, I was able to order a drink. We were not asked about drinks. I'd say 20mins later, we get appetizers and place our food order for a 6 top. 45 mins later, our server said they are getting our order ready and it should be another 15 mins. Wtf. 30 mins later, the food starts coming out, staggered, mind you. Prob about ten minutes in between. The food is lukewarm to cold. It's sandwiches. SANDWICHES. Another 15 mins we were told they can't make one of the meals. We finally order something else to go. As far as refills go, that was also not an option until we managed to flag someone down. And since you're sitting there for two hours, you have nothing to do but drink water. Two hours. Two hours for sub par food with sub par service. No communication from upper management or our server until we finally asked what was gong on. The food wasn't even worth the wait. The buffalo chicken sandwich was bone dry. Just chicken fingers and lettuce on white bread with maybe a small drizzle of sauce. Other hot sandwiches came without cheese even being melted. The fries would've been great if they were hot. We were told when we sat that they were out of some stuff (out? At open? What?). The small menu of fancy sounding but poorly executed sandwiches + a few salads and soup is a weird fit for the space. It's a large restaurant with a bar vibe, I was expecting elevated bar food. I really hope they get it together before fall, although we won't be returning. What a nightmare! read more

My friends and I had a great time eating lunch here! The food was excellent and not a bad price. Plus, there's a balcony with a lovely view of the OU campus. read more

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My friend and I ordered food, waited an hour and then they told us the kitchen was closed... absolutely bonkers.

The Porch just launched a new Brunch Menu. Everything is $9 and comes with a side! I had the breakfast burrito with sweet potato fries. It was very delicious and the sweet potato waffle fries were cooked to perfection. My boyfriend got the chicken and waffle sandwich and ate the whole thing. We sat at the Bar and Jake was the best bartender/server! He was funny and made sure we had everything we needed! read more

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I had the Offsides burger at this place . My first time here. It was excellent!!! Cooked perfectly and the grilled onions and loads of bacon were cooked perfectly. I sat at the bar and watched football while talking with Jason the bartender. Nothing was missed. Service was spot on. I overheard another customer say how great the club Special was. I would recommend this place to any in the area of OU or say that it's worth the drive on my experience alone. read more

A girl at the porch asked for a water and the bartender acted like she was stupid and refused her water then continues to get them kicked out for having an attitude back after being told no to a water. This is highly illegal and wrong. read more

The view of campus from the upstairs is an added bonus to a lovely dining experience We came for Sunday brunch, and had the breakfast quesadillas and the Avocado toast - both were very yummy! I also really liked the Moscow Mule Mimosa - mmmm! read more

Why the poor overall ranking? I'm not sure because I had a great time here with my family, and the food was awesome. Great service too. We tried a couple of sandwiches, and I got the buffalo chicken salad and fried pickles which were outstanding. I loved the fries that came with everyone's meals too - stellar sweet potato waffle fries and the classic fries were nice and crispy. Gotta love a crispy fry. I would recommended sitting outside on a nice day; awesome outdoor patio. read more

This is a amazing place you have so many food choices it's a place you will have to eat at several times to eat all the different choices! I had a pig burger and the toast was amazing I will definitely be going back. Loved the outside eating with amazing views! Great place!! read more

Taylor with the short red hair was amazing. She help me choose my choice of the hangover burger which I will never forget eating. I was pretty sure I was going to go with a side of the morning potatoes but she said the waffle fries were great. I kid you not when I say this they were the best waffle fries I've ever eaten in my whole entire life. Amazing place with a amazing environment. Amazing service the food was excellent and a great view of u sit outside read more

I was really excited to try this place but sadly was disappointed. I felt like it was a knockoff of The Mule in OKC. Tried a house margarita, it was too sweet/syrup-y. Didn't drink it. Tried the fried cheese curds, they really fell short. Nothing impressive. I had the chicken and waffles sandwich, it was decent, but nothing special. Had a side of Mac n cheese, it tasted just like the mac at KFC. On a positive note, the service and atmosphere were great. The view of campus is beautiful. Maybe I went too soon after the opening. Would like to give it another shot someday after they've been open longer. read more

Went to the Porch the other night looking for vegan options and they had none. Website is very misleading. Also, half of their beer list they do not have. Not impressed with the service either. The general manager came by and we gave her an ear full. She was a last minute replacement and said she inherited a mess. The menu will be changing. I chalk this up to new business growing pains and will give them another chance in a few weeks. The layout of the place is great and the view is fantastic. read more

We were seated at 9:35 p.m on a Friday night and weren't even talked to until we were able to flag down a server at 10:00 p.m. We tried to put in drinks but they were literally out of 50% percent of the drinks we tried to order. 10 minutes later we were told they were out of Michelob ultra, and we still didn't get any other drinks or appetizers we ordered. So we left. Go to a different bar or restaurant this one's location is appealing but isn't worth the trouble. read more

I've been here twice since it opened. I'll start with positives. The location is wonderful, fun, and will be great on game days. The building is cool. I love the idea of the different levels and the rolling doors that open out onto the street facing the campus. But, here's where it gets disappointing. The food is boring. I ordered two different sandwiches the two times I went. Both were ok, but nothing special. I asked for mustard and the waitress said they didn't have any. For a sandwich place, how can you not have mustard? Then, when I asked for a to go box the first time I went, the waiter said they didn't have any. WHAT? There was no solution he brought forward, it was just SOL. Which brings me to the service. I understand it can be hard to find good servers in a college town especially during the summer. But the wait staff is AWFUL. Both times it took an act of god to get them to come back to see if we needed anything. It wasn't even that busy when I went. All of this has to change or else The Porch will be closed soon. It's a shame because the concept is cool, the location is great, the ambiance is fun, but people don't come to sit and stare; they come to eat good food and have a good time. The latter I didn't experience twice now. The managers and owners CAN fix the wrongs and completely turn around the business. But it's up to them to iron out the kinks. There is NO reason why a restaurant bar on Campus Corner should fail or have bad business. read more

I had a lot of fun here! Great atmosphere and not to much to complain about. I didn't eat and I ordered a margarita. It was good!!! I hung with friends and it was a great night out. read more

We'd been to porch on bar nights service was pretty good you can't expect amazing service when a bunch of drunk students are running around but drinks are reasonably priced. We have a few friends who work here who insisted we have to try the food so we came back to eat here. The service was fast the waitress was very attentive and answered all our questions. The food was really good I got fried cheese curds and chicken tenders the waitress recommended the porch sauce to dip them in and it was delicious. Boyfriend got the the Dagwood and the Mac and cheese sandwich was good but he asked for no veggies and it it came with tomato and onion no big deal just picked it off he didn't really like the Mac and cheese so I'd skip it and get fries. Overall good service good food will be going back! read more

This bar is terrible!!! If you want to have a good time go to any bar but the porch!! The service is awful and they are incredibly terrible!! Would not recommend on god!! read more

So I was there for a very private event - the space is amazing. It will be a great spot on campus corner - and the view of campus is better than Volaré simply because it's closer to campus (directly on Boyd street). Great patio situation, amazing decor, music was great, heat lamps outside in case the temperature drops. Definitely a versatile place for lunch, dinner, drinks, or to watch sports. You guys will see soon. 5 stars! read more

Came for lunch while students are out for Summer Break. Good lunch, plenty attentive service. Try the fried cheese curd appetizer, really GOOD! And sandwiches were good as well. read more

If I could give them zero stars, I would. Took 40 minutes to get our drinks. DO NOT ORDER THE WINE. All they have is a cheap Barefoot knockoff that could easily be used for carburetor cleaner. I ordered a chardonnay and it was room temperature. The pour was maybe 6oz, max, which, fine, whatever, it was abominable. I also ordered chips and queso and salsa. The chips were okay, and the queso was acceptable, but you could not prove it by me that the third bowl wasn't some kind of chili-based substance. It was not obvious that there were any kind of tomatoes or other vegetable substance in it. I wish I had had the presence of mind to take a picture. What even was that stuff? It took a ridiculous amount of time to get a check. I paid in cash because no way was I being held hostage for another hour while they had my credit card. The actual porch was nice, and if they had decent food and a reasonable staff, it would be great, but no way will I go back unless they get new management. read more

The service is horrible. Never refill drinks. Takes forever to get someone to come over to take orders. Waiter didn't ask half the table for their orders. Just assumed they didn't want anything. They had to get up and walk over to him to place orders. Will not be coming back read more

Music videos!!!! Very nice staff. Always trying to find something to your liking. Only had drinks that we great. Beautiful view

I met my Bumble date here and we had a fantastic time. Service was great, food was great, and the atmosphere was so much fun! They did a great job of following the new capacity guidelines with Covid and made sure everything was thoroughly sanitized. I love this place!!! read more

I came here for happy hour on a Thursday and was pleased. They had $1.50 domestics and a $4 cherry limeade cocktail which was their special. I got the cherry limeade and it was delicious! It was in a full size glass so definitely a good deal. We sat on the top outside (the eponymous porch) and it was upper 80s, but there was shade and a nice breeze. The view of campus was lovely. Will definitely be back to try the food and to sit up top during the fall season! read more

Best place to grab a drink and watch the game outside of OU's stadium. The great ambience and service is matched only by the amazing view of the stadium and the patio area where you can enjoy the great weather! Also the bartender Morgan is the best! read more

The porch..... the whole point of this restaurant is the amazing patio space on the second floor. I've been here 4 times now and only once has it been open. Today I asked my server why, to which he replied "because it's so miserably hot." I interpret this as pure laziness considering every other restaurant with a patio in Norman is open, regardless of the Oklahoma summer heat. (Currently 89 degrees) I get that lifting the second floor doors to open up the patio will make the second floor a bit warmer, but the first floor is enclosed and very cool. Go down there if you don't want to be slightly warmer. I decided this is the last time I'll be here. I came with 2 friends today. One said it's only okay if you want to come drink. I don't agree considering all the campus corner & Norman bars that offer the exact same drink choices. The food menu is just sad it's so plain. It lacks in creativity and and as someone who tries to steer away from fried foods and sandwiches, I cannot recommend a single item on the menu. I'll try again come football season but I'll make sure I get some decent food before. read more

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The food is absolutely fantastic. We enjoyed sitting on the porch eating our food. We had been ordering appetizers or sharing an entree from different restaurants all over town trying new food and this was our last stop and had we started here we would have stayed here. read more

Well...we walked in to see the downstairs empty and two employees eating. Clearly confused they then said "oh upstairs is open". We walk upstairs and there is no organized method of choosing a table and no menus or servers in sight. We got a bartender to take our order and then a server took the order of the tables around us. Waited 30 minutes and then had to inform them our food had not come still. Finally came after 40 minutes and they got my order wrong :) read more

Absolute zero and command and control. Absent host at the door, so we just went up stairs and sat down. Waited on our waiter for 5 minutes (keep in mind there were maybe 8 guests there total at the time). Ordered queso and chips as an appetizer. Chips were stale and greasy, queso was bland, nothing special. Order two burgers, the patty was also bland with no flavor, whatsoever. Although, the fries were great. Never received silverware and napkins until after asking for them when the food arrived. Waiter needs more training and the overall management needs to train the employees. read more