(919) 821-2133
2412 Hillsborough St
Raleigh,
NC
27607
35.7876
-78.6671
Neighborhood: University
What People Are Saying About Porter's Tavern
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Porter's raises the bar for casual bistro dining in Raleigh. Attention to detail is apparent in the design, service and food. City denizens and suburbanites will feel comfortable in this upscale space--muted gray tones and sleek wood chairs add sophistication without pretension. Many staff members are future restaurateurs and it shows in the quality of service. – – The Food – The food is eclectic, fun, plentiful, inexpensive--and really good. Dishes range from sandwiches and burgers to pasta and steaks. Seafood po'boys come with a spicy Creole remoulade.…
02/13/09
WHAT A GEM!!!!
by RBirch81
First off let me say that this is a fantastic restaurant and I never would of expected such from Hillsborough st. My boyfriend and I went with a large group last night and sat in there extended private dinning room, we were greeted by a nice hostess and a great server. I LOVED the drink list and beers on draft there, what a great diverse selection, I fell in love with their season beer. The server pointed me in the way of the pork chop and said it had been a favorite of his for years, let me say....what a pork chop. My boyfriend had the hanger steak and it was great as well. The server was really nice and very informative about the menu, when we asked for all separate checks, he said no problem and came back with all of them in minutes. Sadly to say that this doesn't happen at most places I go. I highly recommend this place, I'll definitely be back. TRY THE PORK CHOP!!!!!
- Pros: Food, Drinks, Staff
- Cons: Parking
01/11/09
Caring staff
by LinThompson
Staff went out of their way to make us comfortable even though we had brought a two year old who was very hard to control. Very gracious people. Food was very acceptable and enjoyed the atmosphere. Enjoyed Porter's very much,
09/12/08
A wonderful evening out
by Margbfrance
My boyfriend and I are tourists in this great city and randomly ended up at Porter's Tavern. What we encountered was great atmosphere coupled with fresh home-made food. We sat in the smoking section and were served by the bartender who was very professional. We had a great night and recommend Porter's Tavern to any through travelers or locals looking for unique food.
What we had AND what we thought
App:
Tavern chips traditional style
So good, and not a soggy chip in the bunch!
Entree:
NC flounder:
brown butter sauce is hauntingly good
NC shrimp and grits:
shrimp in every bite, very filling
Dessert:
espresso double shot:
surprisingly well poured
Vanilla creme brulee:
a layer of vanilla... yes fresh vanilla
Overall: FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!
- Pros: Service, menu, price (parking not a problem
- Cons: not that I can think of :)
The Details on Porter's Tavern
Parking:
The best place to park during the day is to turn off Hillsborough at Logan (look for Bruegger's Bagels). You'll find a public parking lot on the left.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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