Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.4 (1113)

$30 and under

American

280 West Jefferson, Louisville, KY 40202

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Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.4

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

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2 people

23 Oct 2026

22:30

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Lively
Good for business meals

Serving comfort food and a soulful experience, Porch Kitchen & Bar is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner & weekend brunch. Enjoy an authentic menu, curated by Executive Chef, Shawn Broadway, featuring soulful dishes and spirited sips.

Downtown's earliest happy hour now extended to include 11a-3p
Come join us for 1/2 Priced Apps, Select Mocktails, Cocktails, Beers & Wine

*Now offering free valet parking for all guests 7 days a week. Valet entrance is located at 280 W Jefferson St.*

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Southern
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–17:00
Phone number
(502) 671-4246
Website
https://www.porchlouisville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Shawn Broadway
Private party facilities
Enjoy an elevated private dining space, serving your Porch favorites or customizable menu options.
Private party contact
Kristin Truitt: (502) 671-4246

Location
280 West Jefferson, Louisville, KY 40202
Area
Downtown Louisville
Cross Street
Porch entrance is located at Jefferson St. & 3rd St.
Parking Details
Please park in the underground garage located beneath the Louisville Marriott. See hostess or server for parking voucher.
Public transport
Several TARC stops available between Jefferson & Liberty as well as 2nd and 3rd streets
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Experiences

Weekend Brunch Bottomless Mimosas
US$10.00 per person
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Bottles are Popping at Porch with $10 Bottomless Mimosas each Weekend! Includes: House Brut Choice of fresh juice: Cranberry, Pineapple, Orange, Grapefruit $10 per person
Downtown's Earliest Happy Hour
1 - 6 people
Multiple dates available
Monday - Friday 11am-5pm Come join us for 1/2 Priced Apps, Select Mocktails, Cocktails, Beers & Wine Rush Hour? No. Happy Hour? YES!

Private dining

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Cactus Pear Recovery
cactus pear puree, pomegranate juice, coconut water, agave pineapple juice, lemon
Melon Berry Cooler
watermelon & strawberry juice, agave
Golden Refresher
carrot, orange & golden beet juice, lemon, pineapple and sea buckthorn juice
Sea Green Immunity
honeydew juice, spirulina Powder, cucumber juice, green apple juice, lemon, nori, celery juice

Starters

Iron Skillet Cinnamon Roll
cream cheese icing
Steel Cut Oats
caramel apples, nuts
Greek Yogurt Parfait
lemon curd, granola, vanilla bean, fresh berries

Plates

Egg White Omelet
marinated tomato, braised kale, swiss cheese, toast, skillet potatoes
The American*
eggs your way, choice of toast, skillet potatoes, sausage or bacon
Quinoa & Veggie Scramble
asparagus, green bean, snap pea, kale, parmesan
Avocado Toast
Spicy seeds, cilantro sprigs, ruby radish. Add an egg* any style for an additional charge
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
blueberries, lemon syrup
Eggs Benedict
roasted tomato, grilled asparagus, classic hollandaise, thick cut bacon
Breakfast Tacos
bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, pico, cotija cheese, lime crema

Sides

Toast & Seasonal Preserves
Fresh Berries
Crispy Bacon
Pork Sausage Link
Chicken Sausage Link
Hash Browns

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Porch Kitchen & Bar.

4.4

(1113)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Louisville
Great for brunch
Louisville
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Porch Kitchen & Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout dishes like "blue crab hushpuppies" and "southern fried chicken." Patrons rave about the "amazing cornbread appetizer" and "excellent service." While some experiences vary, the restaurant is praised for its welcoming vibe, making it a must-visit for a "pleasurable dining experience."

1,113 Reviews

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Penny Gold
Indiana60 reviews
1.0
Dined on 16 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We sent back our wings because they were leftovers and warmed up!! Then they came back and they were over cooked! NO MANAGER at all came to our table to address the situation. 2 orders of the Buttermilk Chicken the mashed potatoes and gravy were kept warm and the chicken was above warm but not hot. 2 orders of French Onion Soup was really good. Burger was good! We felt like NO ONE CARED about the patron’s!!
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Susan Gold
Chicago / Illinois16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Loved the vibe, the food, and our server, Raven was top notch.
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 16 October 2026
On behalf of the entire Porch Kitchen & Bar team, we want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your dining experience. We are so glad you had an overall positive experience while dining with us and that Raeven could provide great service! We can't wait to serve you again in the future and we hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you, -Porch Kitchen & Bar
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Eve
Central Kentucky9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my husband here for a birthday brunch. Service and food was amazing. I highly recommend reservation if you visit. Our waitress was so kind and fun. She brought a surprise cinnamon role out for his birthday. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 13 October 2026
On behalf of the entire Porch Kitchen & Bar team, we want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your dining experience. We are so glad you had an overall positive experience while dining with us! We can't wait to serve you again in the future and we hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you, -Porch Kitchen & Bar
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greg Gold
Greater Boston69 reviews
4.0
Dined on 11 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Porch is exactly what you need to recover from or before a day on the trail. It will fill you up or help get into your body what you need after a day of drinking on the trail or in the city of Louisville. The vibe it a modern, upscale chic as the restaurant sits in the base of a hotel so it fosters all walks of life and caters to leaving a more casual vibe for the guests of a hotel. The staff is attentive and keeps up with the clientele, with lags when it gets busy which we experienced during Sunday brunch. The staff was frantically trying to keep up with the patrons, but it was a fool's errand as we filled the place faster than they could keep up with us, resulting in a lag for refills and getting the check at the end. The food lived up to what we had read, serving up large and hearty plates and having a really varied menu. I went with the brisket hash and regret nothing. It was exactly what I was hoping for: generous portions of shredded brisket, potatoes, and peppers/onions, all served in the skillet it was prepared. Other dishes looked like they could be amazing as well, but we stayed on the more savory side as far as things went. I would return if I found myself in the area, it was not an experience that I would say is a can't miss, but one that left an impression on me. If given the opportunity, perhaps I would try a different time of day or week, but Porch was exactly what we needed, when we needed it.
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Kristen
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
1.0
Dined on 10 October 2026
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing. We have been before and it was good. This time service was poor, ordered appetizers didnt get until entree came. Food was cold and not good. No one ever checked on us after food was brought. We had to go find our check, we had a concert to get to. Wont be going back.
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 12 October 2026
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to complete this review. Your feedback is very important to us and our goal is to have every guest 100% satisfied with their dining experience. With that said, we noticed we missed the mark on this most recent visit. We will use this review as a way to better educate our staff on how we can improve future dining experiences. We hope you will allow us to make it up to you and give us another chance. Please give us a call at PORCH.
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WILLIAM
Central Kentucky2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 October 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was a pleasant evening downtown in Louisville. The porch had the garage doors open and that made for a nice experience. We had the fried chicken and small house salad. The chicken coating was crispy and the chicken thoroughly cooked yet very tender. The greens in the house salad were fresh. Overall, we had a very pleasant and nice dining experience.
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 11 October 2026
On behalf of the entire Porch Kitchen & Bar team, we want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your dining experience. We are so glad you had an overall positive experience while dining and that Tamia could provide great service! We can't wait to serve you again in the future and we hope you have a wonderful day!
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Dena Gold
Tampa / Central Florida West27 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing cornbread appetizer! Southern fried chicken was on point! Comfort food was just what we needed. Service was great too!
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 9 October 2026
On behalf of the entire Porch Kitchen & Bar team, we want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your dining experience. We are so glad you had an overall positive experience while dining and that Tamia could provide great service! We can't wait to serve you again in the future and we hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you, -Porch Kitchen & Bar
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JoeG
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fried chicken was outstanding as was the salmon dish. Far above the typical hotel affiliated restaurant.
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 9 October 2026
On behalf of the entire Porch Kitchen & Bar team, we want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your dining experience. We are so glad you had an overall positive experience while dining! We can't wait to serve you again in the future and we hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you, -Porch Kitchen & Bar
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Brian
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 October 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was great! Highly recommend!
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 9 October 2026
On behalf of the entire Porch Kitchen & Bar team, we want to thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your dining experience. We are so glad you had an overall positive experience while dining with us and that Nicole could provide great service! We can't wait to serve you again in the future and we hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you, -Porch Kitchen & Bar
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Mark Gold
Greater Boston21 reviews
3.0
Dined on 4 October 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Nice place for a quick bite while at the hotel. Nothing out of the ordinary. Staff was friendly.
Porch Kitchen & BarResponded on 16 October 2026
First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to complete this review. Your feedback is very important to us and our goal is to have every guest 100% satisfied with their dining experience. With that said, we noticed we missed the mark on this most recent visit. We will use this review as a way to better educate our staff on how we can improve future dining experiences. We hope you will allow us to make it up to you and give us another chance. Please give us a call at PORCH.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Southern
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Mon–Fri 11:00–17:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–17:00
Phone number
(502) 671-4246
Website
https://www.porchlouisville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Shawn Broadway
Private party facilities
Enjoy an elevated private dining space, serving your Porch favorites or customizable menu options.
Private party contact
Kristin Truitt: (502) 671-4246

Location
280 West Jefferson, Louisville, KY 40202
Area
Downtown Louisville
Cross Street
Porch entrance is located at Jefferson St. & 3rd St.
Parking Details
Please park in the underground garage located beneath the Louisville Marriott. See hostess or server for parking voucher.
Public transport
Several TARC stops available between Jefferson & Liberty as well as 2nd and 3rd streets
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

FAQs

Yes, Porch Kitchen & Bar accepts private parties as part of its offerings.

The Burnt Ends, the smoked brisket starter, is a recurring favorite at Porch Kitchen & Bar, appearing on the menu and praised by multiple guests.

Porch Kitchen & Bar is a great midday pick, their extended happy hour runs 11:00 am–3:00 pm, and guests also enjoy a relaxed Saturday-afternoon lunch with quieter seating.

Yes, Porch Kitchen & Bar advertises an extended happy hour (11:00 am–3:00 pm) with half-priced appetizers and select drinks, and the brunch menu features bottomless mimosas.

Yes, the drink program is substantial, with crafted cocktails, a long bourbon list and flights, wines by the glass and bottle, and beers on draft.

Porch Kitchen & Bar offers a warm, modern Southern‑inspired dining room with striking light fixtures and high ceilings, a lively well-stocked bar, and plenty of open space that can feel bustling or comfortably roomy depending on the service and crowd.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal required; come relaxed and ready to enjoy the meal.

Expect hearty, generous portions, guests describe portions as large, note a “MASSIVE” pork chop, and say a half order of brisket nachos could feed a family.

Yes, guests enjoy an al fresco feel when the garage-style windows/doors are open, with sidewalk-side seating and a breezy open-air vibe on pleasant days.

Yes, families dine here: guests note a kids menu and describe children dining comfortably alongside adults.

Sunday brunch is a guest favorite at Porch Kitchen & Bar, the restaurant offers weekend brunch and guests frequently praise the brunch and its mimosa deal.

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Porch Kitchen & Bar

4.4

$30 and under

American

Downtown Louisville

Make a booking

2 people

23 Oct 2026

22:30

Booked 41 times today

Experiences are available.

Porch Kitchen & Bar

Make a booking

Porch Kitchen & Bar

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Weekend Brunch Bottomless Mimosas

Downtown's Earliest Happy Hour

The Back Porch-Private Dining Room

Custom enquiry

Fresh Juices

Cactus Pear Recovery

Melon Berry Cooler

Golden Refresher

Sea Green Immunity

Starters

Iron Skillet Cinnamon Roll

Steel Cut Oats

Greek Yogurt Parfait

Plates

Egg White Omelet

The American*

Quinoa & Veggie Scramble

Avocado Toast

Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

Eggs Benedict

Breakfast Tacos

Sides

Toast & Seasonal Preserves

Fresh Berries

Crispy Bacon

Pork Sausage Link

Chicken Sausage Link

Hash Browns

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

Additional information

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