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Porch Cafe, Galveston, TX

Porch Cafe

4.6 (880)
$31 to $50
American
1625 East Beach Drive, Galveston, TX 77550

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Exciting news ! 🍽️✨ We are now open and thrilled to introduce our new Executive Chef, Eric!
With 25 years of experience in Southern American cuisine with Mediterranean influences, Chef Eric brings a unique flair to every dish! Indulge in flavors that delight the senses. Your table awaits!
Stay tuned for upcoming dates for our Chef’s Table Dinner Events and our Wine & Whiskey Pairing. Plus, visit our market to grab snacks before heading to the beach.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Johnson
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 15 guests, we require one of our venues to be booked. The Porch Cafe has a range of options for small private events to weddings. Please visit our website for information about booking your next special event or contact events@porchcafe.com
  • Private party contact
    Angie Figueroa: (409) 762-0808
  • Neighborhood
    Galveston
  • Cross street
    East Beach Drive
  • Parking details
    Public Parking on Street
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 880 people are saying

Porch Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Houston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Galveston

    Best Overall

  • Galveston

    Best Food

  • Galveston

    Best Service

  • Galveston

    Best Ambiance

  • Galveston

    Best Value

  • Galveston

    Great for brunch

  • Galveston

    Good for groups

  • Galveston

    Healthy

  • Galveston

    Neighborhood gem

  • Galveston

    Great for fine wines

  • Galveston

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Galveston

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Porch Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food & exemplary service." Guests appreciate the "fantastic" ambiance and accommodating staff. Highlights include the "delicious" Chef Chris's creations, and notable dishes like crab cakes and shrimp and grits. Although some reviews note inconsistencies, the cafe remains a "highly recommended" destination.
880 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Houston193 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Avocado toast excellent. Also very good salad, grilled shrimp, scrambled eggs, French fries. Service good too.

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  2. Pamela VIP

    New York City258 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely afternoon at the Porch! We arrived as a group of 6 and were seated promptly. Dalton provided excellent service, taking our food orders and answering questions. Every item was cooked perfectly and plated beautifully. We all enjoyed the experience start to finish. We will definitely return and bring friends with us.

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  3. David VIP

    Houston193 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chopped salad and Caesar salad were both very good. Snapper Pontchartrain and the rice that come with it were excellent. Crab cake was good but not as good as it used to be. Disappointed that you don’t have decaf coffee.

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  4. Karen VIP

    Tahoe5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a jewel. A light and airy restaurant with excellent food & exemplary service!

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  5. Danna

    Vancouver4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Was led to believe they had an Easter brunch or at least something more special. French toast was a bit soggy. The patio was humid and view wasn’t worth sitting there.

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  6. Mary VIP

    Houston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived earlier than our reservation, they were very accommodating and helpful. Carson our server was fantastic!

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  7. chelsie

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat a nice table and enjoyed the ambiance. I only gave 4 stars because I ordered a sangria, was brought the drink and told they forgot how to make it and can't find a recipe. He gave me one to try which was not great and definitely tasted like a mix of white wine and orange juice. Either way, the food was great, the location is even better.

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  8. AmateurFoodCritic VIP

    Houston100 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend. A bit off the tourist area but a pleasant alternative to the usual crowds. Food and service has always been exemplary.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Espresso machine and juicer was broken which is disappointing. Waiter was nice and attentive.

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  10. Matt

    Houston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great date brunch spot. I had the french toast. It was amazing. My girlfriend got the eggs benedict verry good aswell. 10 out of 10 would recommend this place. The fried green tomatoes, appetizer.It was perfect as well.

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Porch Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 880 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Porch Cafe

1625 East Beach Drive, Galveston, TX 77550

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East Beach Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Galveston
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bistro, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Parking on Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Johnson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 15 guests, we require one of our venues to be booked. The Porch Cafe has a range of options for small private events to weddings. Please visit our website for information about booking your next special event or contact events@porchcafe.com
  • Private party contact
    Angie Figueroa: (409) 762-0808
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