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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, diabetic, sugar-free, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-fat, atkins, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, raw-food, detox, alkaline, zone, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
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
- Beans & Greens - $12: Escarole and white beans tossed with olive oil and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Candied Bacon - $10: Crispy candied bacon & smokehouse sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Calamari - $12: Crispy zucchini, piquillo peppers & spicy tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Porch Wings - $14: A pound of confit wings, buffalo, K.C. BBQ & bleu cheese dipping sauce, carrot & celery sticks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Spinach Artichoke Dip - $13: Garlic naan, carrots & celery Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $12: Tossed with savory pancetta, capers, parmesan cheese with balsamic drizzle Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber
- Cast Iron Cornbread - $8: Sweet butter crumble & porch honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Beet & Pear Salad - $16: Fresh arugula, sweet beets, pears, candied pecans, goat cheese & tart pomegranate vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Thai Peanut Shrimp Salad - $18: Shrimp, cabbage, edamame, carrots, vermicelli, fried wontons, scallions, Thai peanut sauce & lime vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, farm bread croutons, shaved parmesan & caesar dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Chopped Salad - $13: Pulled chicken, romaine, tomato, cucumber, carrot, chickpeas, feta, fresh herbs & honey dijon dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Winter Salmon - $27: Wild rice & roasted asparagus with a white balsamic glaze Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Miso Chilean Sea Bass - $28: Steamed white rice, bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, ginger, scallions, furikake & black pepper sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Roasted Red Pepper Chicken - $23: Sauteed baby spinach, fingerling potatoes with roasted red pepper cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crispy Ponzu Chicken Teriyaki - $23: Stir fry vegetables, ponzu-fried crispy chicken, jasmine rice, noodle sauce & furikake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Angus Beef & Hot Sausage Bolognese - $22: Parma hot sausage tossed with mezzi rigatoni and topped with herb ricotta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Smoked Salmon Grain Bowl - $18: Applewood smoked salmon, kale, quinoa, lentils, kidney beans, carrot, sweet potato, citrus vinaigrette & chive horseradish cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Hot Honey Pepperoni - $17: Garden tomato jam, goat & mozzarella cheeses, thick-cut parma pepperoni & house made hot honey Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Butternut Squash Pizza - $16: Sweet butternut squash, caramelized onions, fresh asiago & mozzarella cheeses, sage & butternut squash purée Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sweet Potato & Caramelized Onion Pizza - $16: Diced sweet potato, crispy caramelized onion, arugula, fresh mozzarella, gruyere & balsamic glaze drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Margherita Pizza - $14: Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella & basil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Bianca Pizza - $18: Fresh goat cheese, fig jam, baby arugula & truffle oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Porch Truffle Burger - $19: American Wagyu beef, bacon marmalade, caramelized onion, truffle aïoli, lettuce, tomato & red onion on brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- House Made Vegetable Burger - $14: Arugula, kalamata olives, fennel, sun-dried tomato & sunflower seed aïoli on brioche bun Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- BLT Sandwich - $16: Choice of grilled chicken or shaved turkey, applewood smoked bacon, roasted garlic aïoli, lettuce & garden tomato on a toasted brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup - $14: PA sharp cheddar cheese, sourdough bread & cup of tomato basil soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Salmon Sandwich - $17: Grilled salmon, baby greens & roasted tomatoes with dill aïoli on a brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- 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-Protein, Nut-Free
- Soup of the Day - $6 Dietary tags: Volumetrics
- Crispy Taters - $5: Tuscan style with curried ketchup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Firefly Fries - $7: Parmesan, truffle oil, fines herbes & roasted garlic aïoli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- House Side Salad - $7: Crisp mixed greens, cucumbers, red onion, garden tomato, toasted walnuts, feta & citrus dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar Side Salad - $6 Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Roasted Seasonal Vegetables - $8: Tuscan herbs & sea salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Pegan, Candida
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $8: House made, topped with dolce ricotta cheese & pistachio dust Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- House Made Donuts - $7: Cinnamon dust, house made jam & chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Porch Cobbler - $9: Seasonal preparation, served à la mode with French vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal New York Cheesecake - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bread Pudding - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $7
- Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Affogato - $8: Vanilla ice cream, espresso, shaved chocolate & whipped crème
- Porch Pink Lemonade - $10: Limoncello, fresh squeezed lemonade, raspberry purée
- Very Cherry Mule - $11: Vodka, muddled cherries, fresh cherry juice, ginger beer
- 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