Porter's Tavern
(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
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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. Most of the seafood is locally caught. Veal stock and cheddar make rich, heavenly shrimp and grits. For some tavern fusion, try some of the inventive nachos: Thai chicken, Cajun, Southwestern or the chef's special duck lasagna. The sesame-seared rare tuna on a bed of pickled cucumber and red onion comes with wasabi-cream sauce for an extra kick.
User Reviews
RBirch81
February 13, 2009
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!!!!!
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LinThompson
January 11, 2009
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,
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Anonymous
January 06, 2009
One of my favorite places on Hillsborough Street, Porter's is one of the yummy restaurants owed by the Urban Food Group. The last time I went for lunch, I enjoyed a bowl of their bisque (although it was a bit salty, an unusual event for them) and a turkey sandwich. But the best part of the meal was the appetizer: the tempura greenbeans with chipotle mayo. Definitely a yummy starter. Reasonable priced and good portions. Good for lunch or dinner!
read full reviewThe 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:
Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Outdoor Dining, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
