PORCH RESTAURANT – American
Upscale scratch kitchen inside one of Anna Maria's founding residences on Gulf Drive, pairing heritage architecture with refined island cooking. Top-quality steaks and fresh fish anchor seasonal entrees sourced and prepared daily, with specialty spritzers and a deep beer-and-wine list — happy hour runs seven days with half-off glasses of wine. Lunch stays casual, dinner turns upper-casual, and seating runs mostly first-come. It suits island celebration dinners, historic-house romantics, spritzer-hour regulars, and Anna Maria visitors who want refinement without surrendering the flip-flop ethos entirely. Reservations stay limited by design, so the porch rewards the early.
9707 Gulf Drive. Anna Maria, FL 34216 941-779-7743 https://www.theporchami.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, 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, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at PORCH RESTAURANT
Dairy-Free at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries and Seasoned Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Garlic Parmesan Mash Potatoes, Shrimp 'n Grits and Brussel Sprouts. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shaved Ribeye Sandwich, Porch Taco Duos and Garlic Parmesan Mash Potatoes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail and Seasoned Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries, Soup of the Day and USDA Prime Ribeye. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp 'n Grits and Seasoned Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PORCH RESTAURANT
PORCH RESTAURANT in Anna Maria has 4 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries, House Salad and Seasoned Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at PORCH RESTAURANT
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chef's Board | 142.8 g | 56.6 g |
| Shrimp 'n Grits | 89.5 g | 50.4 g |
| Shaved Ribeye Sandwich | 57.9 g | 34.3 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| USDA Prime Ribeye | 12.3 g | 19.1 g |
| Kids Chicken Strips | 7.1 g | 16.3 g |
| Kids Cheese Burger | 2.3 g | 12.6 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Bruschetta | 41.6 g | 10.5 g |
| Cheeseburger | 64.6 g | 9.5 g |
| Kids Burger | 39.2 g | 7.1 g |
| 8oz Filet Mignon | 29.8 g | 5.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Bruschetta - $16: Heirloom Tomato, Onion, Garlic, Feta, Balsamic Glaze, Basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef's Board - $32: Charcuterie, Cheese, Olives, Honey Comb, Fruit, Crostinis, Candied Pecans
- Shrimp Cocktail - $18: Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Cajun Shrimp and Crab Dip - $20: Naan, Crostinis Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Coastal Calamari - $19: Pickled Peppers, Sweet Chili Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Soup of the Day - $9 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Salad Entrees
- House Salad - $15: Mixed Greens, Tomato, Red Onion, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Wine Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb
- The Porch COBB Salad - $19: Mixed Greens, Egg, Carrot, Corn, Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Chipotle Ranch
- Caesar Salad - $17: Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, Croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- Strawberry Citrus Salad - $19: Mixed Greens, Fennel, Strawberries, Oranges, Pickled Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Roasted Almonds, Lemon Dill Vinaigrette
Main Courses
- USDA Prime Ribeye: Certified Angus Beef, choice of two sides Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- 8oz Filet Mignon - $59: Certified Angus Beef, choice of two sides Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 8oz Steak Oscar - $71: Filet Mignon, Asparagus, Crab, Béarnaise Sauce, Shrimp, choice of one side Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Tamari Maple Glazed Salmon - $34: Vermont Maple Syrup, Garlic, Whole Grain Mustard, Rice and Farro, choice of side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pork Chop Entrée - $40: Grilled Pineapple, BBQ Sauce, choice of two sides
- Shrimp 'n Grits - $32: Blackened Gulf Shrimp, Bacon, Chow Chow, Spicy Barbeque Sauce, Three Cheese Grits Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Sherry Chicken - $30: Sherry Cream Sauce, Marinated Chicken Breast, choice of two sides
- Fresh Catch Entrée: Salsa or Lemon Butter, choice of two sides Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Shaved Ribeye Sandwich - $25: Manchego, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Hoagie Bun, choice of side Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Porch Taco Duos - $22: Fresh Catch, Shrimp, Salsa, Pickled Cabbage, Mixed Greens, choice of side Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Cheeseburger - $17: Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Onion, Potato Bun, choice of side Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Sides
- Garlic Parmesan Mash Potatoes - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Brussel Sprouts - $8: Wine plumped raisins, feta cheese, brown sugar glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Seasoned Asparagus - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hand-Cut Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Island Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Fodmap, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber Salad - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Burnt Basque Cheesecake - $12: Custardy and light with a caramelized burnt top layer Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Key Lime Pie - $12: Tart and delicious Florida classic Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Mousse Cake - $12: Layers of cake and mousse with white chocolate shavings and chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Kids Menu
- Kids Cheese Burger - $8: Served with choice of side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Burger - $8: Served with choice of side Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Volumetrics, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Strips - $8: Served with choice of side and dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about PORCH RESTAURANT
- Is PORCH RESTAURANT dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PORCH RESTAURANT has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries and Seasoned Asparagus.
- What can I eat at PORCH RESTAURANT on a dairy-free diet?
- Hand-Cut Fries and Seasoned Asparagus carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PORCH RESTAURANT have vegan options?
- Yes. 4 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Hand-Cut Fries and House Salad.
- Is PORCH RESTAURANT gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PORCH RESTAURANT?
- Chef's Board, at roughly 56.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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