The Porch

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Do they have keno?

No, we do not have Keno. We have pull tabs.

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Does the Porch take reservations?

No and their parking is a disaster zone

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What time does happy hour start and end?

Is the wait for outside seating usually long on weekday nights? I was told to make a reservation for outside seating but their phones haven't been working and they won't message back on Facebook.

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Is the patio dog friendly?

Yes. We saw lots of dogs outside in the patio

Is it byob?

No. It is full

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Not many restaurants give you an emotional rush, bare with me, this is embarrassing... I just broke up with my girlfriend, and wasn't feeling the greatest as you can imagine, so my friend, business partner, and hetero-life-mate took me out for dinner and drinks. Little did I know I would meet Mickey, probably one if the best restauranteurs I've ever had the opportunity of knowing. When my hetero-life-mate refused to Lady and The Tramp The Porch's signature Giant Moscow Mule with me, Mickey suggested we imbibe with our own mules. One became two, and two became six, and before we knew it we had consumed most of their mule supply. The manager said we had enough, but Mickey, the best person in this place, said we were good to go for another round. Even after I berated the manager with inappropriate language unbecoming of a gentleman like myself. Not only did Mickey have our back, but he got us an Uber with the most strict Covid-19 guidelines. Mickey even wiped down the whole uber himself. Even after all the nonsense we put Mickey and his professional and courteous manager through, they still had our back. I'll never forget Mickey. Thanks Mickey. Also The Porch is OK too the chicken nanchos are not bad. read more

Stan F.

2 years ago

We were looking for somewhere to eat before heading to a concert. Could have gone to a regular haunt but decided to checkout The Porch. One of the reviews cautioned on limited parking. I agree, but we were lucky to find a spot because someone was leaving. If this place is full, I have no idea where people park, but I digress. We sat at the bar by choice. Service was prompt, courteous, and continuous. Didn't catch the name of the bar staff member who took care of us. I ordered a rueben, and my spouse got the Nashville chicken sammie. Both were tasty. Really want to try this place again; it looks like it'd be a lot of fun on weekends or when relevant sports events are occurring. Patio is inviting. read more

Kyle M.

5 years ago

This is easily the best bar in Phoenix. Kaylie is easily the best bar manager I have come across, plenty of personable conversations and an absolute attention to detail. You will never wait for a drink with her or any of the bartenders. Everyone on the staff is super laid back and will go above and beyond to make sure you have a great time. Customer service is on point every time I am here. If you are looking for food the quesadilla and the burgers are absolutely amazing. They have trivia and plenty of people to get along with there. I would recommend this place to every one of my friends. read more

Andre G.

1 year ago

I came to The Porch in Scottsdale recently and unfortunately was really disappointed with the food experience. I waited about an hour for my meal, and when it finally came out it was lukewarm at best. I ordered chicken tenders, and the portion was shockingly small -- more like a kid's meal than a regular order. For the price and the wait, it just didn't feel worth it. On the positive side, the staff and service were friendly and attentive, so I don't fault the servers at all. But the kitchen really needs to step it up on both timing and quality.(The star is for the service.) read more

Troy M.

9 years ago

Great food & drinks with a cool vibe. Brunch drinks are way too spendy though!! Especially when The Vig next door has $3 Mimosas and a $4 bloody mary bar. $12 for a bloody mary & $8 for a Mimosa is crazy expensive. I think The Henry is less than that and so is OHSO. Both who make great Bloody Marys. I had a Michelada and it was $7.75. Thats to much! They do use Zing Zang for the mix, which is awesome! If they could get the drink pricing more in line with their competition, it would be a solid go to spot. Staff was on top of stuff too. Well done. read more

Thomas J.

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FINALLY OPEN!!!! I have been counting down the days till this place opened and it does not disappoint!!! Killer vibe, amazing playlist, and tons of fun games! I had the border bowl with chicken and it was great! Nice cilantro dressing with perfectly cooked chicken. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu. Tons of TVs make it easy to watch your team, but you don't feel like you're at a sports bar, it still feels like a neighborhood joint, not buffalo wild wings. This is very quickly becoming my favorite place in Arcadia! read more

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The Porch Arcadia is a fun neighborhood spot with a cool sports bar vibe and daily food + drink specials that keep things interesting. The Wednesday short rib grilled cheese for $12? Total steal! Went with friends and we also shared the eggrolls and giant nacho, those nachos were piled high with toppings, especially the guac, which was the perfect refresher on a 100-degree day. The boneless wings were just okay, honestly the only thing I wouldn't write home about. Overall, a great spot to hang, eat, and catch the game! read more

Jon L.

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I've had AWESOME experiences, I run restaurants and breweries and really appreciate that they had local options like Church Music on tap. I have been 3 times and welcomed each time. The bar staff was great, I've only had one food item, the potato chips where delicious. Vibe is great, the energy better and opening a new space is difficult, they did an awesome job and it will only get better and better. This is a great addition to the Arcadia neighborhood and I look forward to stopping by often! Cheers and Local Beers! read more

Mallory M.

9 years ago

This places rules! The food is BOMB. Highly recommend anything with the short ribs in it OR the waffle battered wings. The wings will honestly change your life. The vibe here is exactly what you are looking for 100% of the time. You would be cheating yourself if you didn't come check out this lovely neighborhood bar! The secret weapon is Christina. She was such a delight and gives some of the best service I have seen in the Phoenix area. Cheers to Christina and keeping The Porch alive and well! Xo read more

Joe M.

8 years ago

Great titty bar! If you're looking for a place to bro out and watch intoxicated women in crop tops flash their tits then this is the place for you! The management has the situational awareness of a hibernating polar bear and will continue to pour shots for people who are obviously way too drunk and will do nothing when those people throw drinks in your face. As long as they get good reviews and likes on IG their completely happy with the outrageous behavior of their guests. read more

Adam S.

6 years ago

Had a great time tonight at The Porch. Really appreciate the attentive service and precautionary measures they are doing during this time. We know it's not easy maintaining everyone, but you can tell they are doing their best. They take your temperature at the door and sanitizer is available. There were also signs everywhere about wearing your masks when you get up from your seat. My girlfriend and I both had a burger that was delicious, drinks were also very refreshing. read more

Chris K.

8 years ago

I just came in for lunch for my first time with my boss as I heard this place had great food and a cool atmosphere. Our server Bruce recommended a few items he thought to be the best and we ordered the French dip burger and the short rib grilled cheese. Both of these items were to die for and had an amazing amount of flavor! Bruce showed outstanding service and we watched him go above and beyond throughout the entire restaurant! We will be back again very soon!! read more

Mike B.

9 years ago

My wife and I were looking for a restaurant to try, as we have not been on a date in 4 years, and decided to check out The Porch. It looked like a typical Arcadia restaurant that was trendy and cool. It definitely lived up to the expectations. We loved everything about the restaurant. Hayley was awesome. She was knowledgeable, attentive, and made conversation with my wife and I and helped us enjoy our date night. We will be back for more date nights! read more

Scott W.

9 years ago

We had a holiday party scheduled at the Porch last Friday. The staff at the Porch was amazing and the management could not have been more accommodating and professional. We were a bit anxious to have our party here since its a new place but these guys knocked it out of the park. The food was delicious (loved the pretzels and queso), service was very attentive and we had a great time. The atmosphere was perfect too! We will definitely be back! read more

Amy Q.

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9 years ago

We recently stopped in for some dinner as we wanted to try something new. I am really glad we did! I had the Chopped Salad and not only was it great tasting but really cute as the way it was presented (in a mason type jar). Very flavorful. My boyfriend had the burger and he really enjoyed that as well. We sat at the bar and the service was great. Bartenders were super friendly as well. We are certainly looking forward to our next visit! read more

Daniel W.

1307

9 years ago

I could not wait for this place to open! Sports bar with amazing cocktails! I went in there and made sure to ask about the cocktails with the server, she crushed and sold me on every one of them. The games they have that you can play are a blast and make the experience so much fun! Plus I'm undefeated at Jenga!! Oh and the wings....DELICIOUS!!! I will be back there for game days, Tuesday's, and every other day that ends in "y"! read more

Ashley D.

8 years ago

Super cool vibe, great service but uhh your kitchen needs a 101 on French fries... first round came out cold. Not even Luke warm like they were under the heating lamp. Just cold. Sent them back got them back and they were microwaved or since they apparently don't have microwaves they were thrown back in the fryer. Parmesan was completely melted, fries were hard as a rock. I've been in the industry long enough to know better. read more

John H.

Elite 12

250

177

8 years ago

I'm into The Porch. Food is straightforward and good, service is always on-point, everything is affordable (when they really could charge more because of the area), and the location is perfect. Aesthetically, the place is cool and has a great mix of bar seating, booths, tables, outdoor seating, etc. Great spot, worth a visit if you are from out of town and worth dropping in every now and then if you are local. read more

Jason J.

8 years ago

I just left eating lunch at the porch with a few work associates, as it being our first time in. The food came out quick and the burgers here are to die for! Our server Bruce was energetic and outgoing from the moment we sat all the way to to the end of the meal. I highly recommend this place to anyone if they want a great meal and a fun environment! Thank you again Bruce and the porch! We will be back! read more

Ria B.

8 years ago

Courtney was our server for the afternoon. She was friendly and accommodating in every way. Thank you, Courtney. The four of us shared the baked pretzel and dip and loved it! We will certainly order that again. Each of us had different entrees, and were all very pleased. Great food was the comment we all made. We will certainly be returning and trying some of the other entrees on the menu. read more

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4.4

(39 reviews)

I came here on a Wednesday for the open mic night and thought it was a good vibe. There is seating,…read morea bar, and a stage with country vibes. The bartenders were both super friendly and everyone was very supportive of the open mic acts. I didn't end up trying the food, but everything I saw looked great. The ambiance is a mix between Buffalo Chip and Scottsdale, leaning more heavily toward the upscale vibes of Scottsdale. There is a parking lot with a good amount of parking. I was surprised by how small the restaraunt is size-wise, but it didn't feel crammed once you got inside. I could see this being a good place to come with friends or on a date night for a drink.

Servers were awesome and vibes were good! The music only lasted for a bit while we were there but…read moreit was good. I've been wanting to try this place for a while and their drinks did not disappoint. Thanks Horse and Hyde!

The Bar - Uptown

4.3

(31 reviews)

Alex is the best bartender. Always attentive and friendly. Drinks are great. Their wings are…read morecrispy, big and perfectly cooked! Must try! The space is small but has a patio that opens when the weather isn't too hot. The place fills up quickly sometimes so it can be hard to find a seat sometimes. Especially at the bar.

Went to check it out and we will be back. The food was great the atmosphere was perfect and the…read moregames etc very cool. Great patio. Had a wonderful bartender who turned out it was her first day. She was awesome

The Ra Ra Room

4.2

(13 reviews)

Fantastic experience. Great food, great service and a next level atmosphere…read more My wife is a real foodie. One of the best she's ever had (and she's travelled the globe) was the carbone rigatoni.

Absolutely dumb don't waste your time. Turning away people in an empty restaurant because this is A…read moreMEMBERS ONLY RESTAURANT. Completely empty! Good luck with that...$15,000 a year makes me giggle $33 burgers

McKenzie's Midtown Tavern

4.4

(216 reviews)