The Porch – American
The Porch invites guests into a sun-drenched, communal space where the casual charm of a neighborhood gathering spot meets a sophisticated take on elevated comfort food. The air carries the sweet, smoky aroma of sizzling candied bacon and buttery cast iron cornbread, while vibrant plates like beet and pear salads or crispy Brussels sprouts offer a fresh, modern counterpoint to hearty classics. Whether sharing a plate of zesty Thai peanut shrimp or lingering over savory beans and greens, diners find a welcoming retreat that celebrates bold flavors and relaxed, soulful hospitality.
221 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 https://dineattheporch.com/schenleyRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: 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, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Porch
Dairy-Free at The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans & Greens, Soup of the Day and Crispy Taters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup of the Day and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh has 26 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Made Donuts, Beans & Greens and Spinach Artichoke Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beet & Pear Salad, Candied Bacon and Thai Peanut Shrimp Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh 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 The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup of the Day. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Porch
The Porch in Pittsburgh has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans & Greens, Crispy Taters and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables. 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 The Porch
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chopped Salad | 1.4 g | 62.3 g |
| Butternut Squash Pizza | 14 g | 59.1 g |
| Thai Peanut Shrimp Salad | 26.9 g | 51.6 g |
| Roast Beef Dip | 112.2 g | 50 g |
| Porch Wings | 85.4 g | 41.4 g |
| Seasonal New York Cheesecake | 25.7 g | 40.5 g |
| Hot Honey Pepperoni | 73.3 g | 34.6 g |
| Beet & Pear Salad | 100.2 g | 31.1 g |
| Southwest Salad | 67.3 g | 31 g |
| Smoked Salmon Grain Bowl | 103.1 g | 30 g |
| Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Pizza | 40.6 g | 24.3 g |
| Bianca Pizza | 37.6 g | 23.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the appetizing menu and perfectly sized portions, frequently highlighting the warm, knowledgeable service that ensures a memorable dining experience. Reviewers praise the pleasant environment and inviting atmosphere, noting that the combination of high-quality food and attentive staff makes it a standout choice for a return visit.
Menu
Appetizers & Shareables
- Beans & Greens - $12: Escarole and white beans tossed with olive oil and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Candied Bacon - $10: Crispy candied bacon & smokehouse sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $12: Crispy zucchini, piquillo peppers & spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Porch Wings - $14: A pound of confit wings, buffalo, K.C. BBQ & bleu cheese dipping sauce, carrot & celery sticks Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $13: Garlic naan, carrots & celery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $12: Tossed with savory pancetta, capers, parmesan cheese with balsamic drizzle Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cast Iron Cornbread - $8: Sweet butter crumble & porch honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Southwest Salad - $18: Smoky blackened chicken, avocado, romaine, roasted corn, cucumbers, black beans, garden tomatoes, queso fresco, crispy tortilla strips, BBQ drizzle & chipotle lime ranch Dietary tags: High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet & Pear Salad - $16: Fresh arugula, sweet beets, pears, candied pecans, goat cheese & tart pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Peanut Shrimp Salad - $18: Shrimp, cabbage, edamame, carrots, vermicelli, fried wontons, scallions, Thai peanut sauce & lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, farm bread croutons, shaved parmesan & caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chopped Salad - $13: Pulled chicken, romaine, tomato, cucumber, carrot, chickpeas, feta, fresh herbs & honey dijon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Winter Salmon - $27: Wild rice & roasted asparagus with a white balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Chilean Sea Bass - $28: Steamed white rice, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, scallions, furikake & black pepper sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Strip Steak - $33: 10 oz USDA NY Strip, sea salt & black pepper rub, red stag & dried cherry demi-glace, roasted asparagus & sour cream mashed potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Red Pepper Chicken - $23: Sauteed baby spinach, fingerling potatoes with roasted red pepper cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Ponzu Chicken Teriyaki - $23: Stir fry vegetables, ponzu-fried crispy chicken, jasmine rice, noodle sauce & furikake Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angus Beef & Hot Sausage Bolognese - $22: Parma hot sausage tossed with mezzi rigatoni and topped with herb ricotta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Grain Bowl - $18: Applewood smoked salmon, kale, quinoa, lentils, kidney beans, carrot, sweet potato, citrus vinaigrette & chive horseradish cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Hot Honey Pepperoni - $17: Garden tomato jam, goat & mozzarella cheeses, thick-cut parma pepperoni & house made hot honey Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Pizza - $16: Sweet butternut squash, caramelized onions, fresh asiago & mozzarella cheeses, sage & butternut squash purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Pizza - $16: Diced sweet potato, crispy caramelized onion, arugula, fresh mozzarella, gruyere & balsamic glaze drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Pizza - $14: Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bianca Pizza - $18: Fresh goat cheese, fig jam, baby arugula & truffle oil Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Porch Truffle Burger - $19: American Wagyu beef, bacon marmalade, caramelized onion, truffle aïoli, lettuce, tomato & red onion on brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Vegetable Burger - $14: Arugula, kalamata olives, fennel, sun-dried tomato & sunflower seed aïoli on brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- BLT Sandwich - $16: Choice of grilled chicken or shaved turkey, applewood smoked bacon, roasted garlic aïoli, lettuce & garden tomato on a toasted brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup - $14: PA sharp cheddar cheese, sourdough bread & cup of tomato basil soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich - $17: Grilled salmon, baby greens & roasted tomatoes with dill aïoli on a brioche bun Dietary tags: Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roast Beef Dip - $18: Shaved roast beef, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aïoli, smoked gouda cheese, sourdough bread & au jus Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Soup of the Day - $6 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Taters - $5: Tuscan style with curried ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firefly Fries - $7: Parmesan, truffle oil, fines herbes & roasted garlic aïoli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Side Salad - $7: Crisp mixed greens, cucumbers, red onion, garden tomato, toasted walnuts, feta & citrus dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables - $8: Tuscan herbs & sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-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
Desserts
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $8: House made, topped with dolce ricotta cheese & pistachio dust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- House Made Donuts - $7: Cinnamon dust, house made jam & chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Porch Cobbler - $9: Seasonal preparation, served à la mode with French vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Seasonal New York Cheesecake - $8 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tiramisu - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Affogato - $8: Vanilla ice cream, espresso, shaved chocolate & whipped crème Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Porch Pink Lemonade - $10: Limoncello, fresh squeezed lemonade, raspberry purée Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Very Cherry Mule - $11: Vodka, muddled cherries, fresh cherry juice, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Prickly Pear Margarita - $11: House tequila, triple sec, sweet & sour, fresh prickly pear purée
- Espresso Martini - $13: Ketel One Vodka, Frangelico, Kahlua, espresso, simple syrup
- Coffee (Dine-in) - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Porch
- Is The Porch dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Porch has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Beans & Greens, Soup of the Day and Crispy Taters.
- What can I eat at The Porch on a dairy-free diet?
- Beans & Greens, Soup of the Day and Crispy Taters carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Porch have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beans & Greens and Crispy Taters.
- Is The Porch gluten-free?
- 2 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 The Porch?
- Chopped Salad, at roughly 62.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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