Porch Cafe – American
Sun-drenched and soulful, this inviting retreat captures the essence of a slow morning where the scent of buttery brioche and savory shrimp and grits wafts through the air. The kitchen transforms comfort food into a vibrant celebration, pairing the golden crunch of fried green tomatoes with velvety hollandaise and seasonal stacks of pancakes that taste like the peak of the harvest. It is a place where every meal feels like a relaxed gathering on a breezy veranda, offering a perfect balance of rustic charm and elevated flavors.
Shiraz Passage, Galveston, Texas TX 77555 https://www.porchcafe.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Praised for its approachable atmosphere and reasonable pricing, Porch is a destination where guests appreciate the friendly demeanor of the staff. Diners highlight the fair value of the menu items and enjoy a relaxed dining pace that makes for a comfortable, casual experience.
Menu
Breakfast Entrees
- Eggs Benedict - $23: English Muffin, Spinach, Poached Egg, Bacon, Hollandaise, Pickled Peppers Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Shrimp and Grits - $26: Gulf Shrimp and Parmesan Grits Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Burger - $24: Chorizo, Cheddar, Fried Egg Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Pancakes - $17: Seasonal Pancakes, Seasonal Syrup with Fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Berry Brioche French Toast - $19: Brioche French Toast, Mixed Berry Compote, Whipped Cream, Vermont Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $18: Avocado, Tomato, Smoked Salmon, Onion and Capers Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Porch Scramble - $19: Soft Scramble, Nueske's Bacon, Pecorino Romano, Chives, Toasted Brioche Available at: breakfast, brunch
Starters & Small Plates
- Fried Green Tomatoes - $16: Fried Green Tomatoes, House made Buttermilk Ranch, Basil Pesto, Mozzarella and Tomato Jam Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $18: Fried Calamari, Pickled Peppers, House Marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Hummus - $16: Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus, Preserved Lemon, Harissa, Fried Chickpeas and Mint, Pita Bread Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $20: Mussels, Remoulade, White Wine Butter, Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake - $25: Crab Cake, Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Remoulade, Fried Shallots, Italian Parsley Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop Ceviche - $10: Scallop Ceviche, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Pickled Shallot, Serrano, Fresh Citrus and Tarragon Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maple Brussels - $14: Fried Brussels, Chorizo Maple, Toasted Sesame Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Sweet Potato Soup - $7: Sweet Potato and Chicken Soup, Almond Chive Pistou Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - $8: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo w/ White Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Basil Soup - $7: Roasted Tomato and Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad - $15: Roasted Beets, House made Lemon Ricotta, Arugula, Grapefruit and Pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hearts of Romaine Caesar - $15: Caesar, Grilled Hearts of Romaine, Crouton Crumble, Grana Padano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $16: Iceberg, Cherry Heirloom Tomatoes, Nueske's Bacon, Green Onions, Blue Cheese Green Goddess Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Porch Burger - $20: Cheddar, House made Pickles, Romaine, Heirloom Tomato, Dijon, Gruyere, Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Risotto - $22: Creamy Arborio Rice, Mushrooms Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Carbonara - $28: Parmesan Reggiano, Cracked Pepper, Guanciale Available at: dinner, lunch
- Redfish Pontchartrain - $40: Redfish, Fresh Crab, Pontchartrain Sauce, White Rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened New York Strip - $42: Mashed Potatoes and Fried Brussel Sprouts Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rosemary Lemon Chops - $32: Rosemary and Lemon Glazed Chops, Rosemary Herb Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- House Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fruit - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive & Lemon Mashed Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Panna Cotta - $12: Cinnamon and Chocolate Panna Cotta Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Toasted Pistachio Bread Pudding - $12: Goat Cheese Bread Pudding, Berry Compote and Toasted Pistachios
- NY Cheesecake - $12: Seasonal Compote, Mixed Fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $4: Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Topo-Chico
- Coffee - $4
- Bloody Mary - $15: House Mix, Tito's Vodka
- Old Fashioned - $14: Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Bitters
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