The Front Porch

The Front Porch is a southern food restaurant Bernal Heights San Francisco located in United States.

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  • Phone

    (415) 695-7800

  • Website

    thefrontporchsf.com

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  • Type

    Southern Food Restaurant

Address

65 29th St (at Tiffany Ave) San Francisco , CA 94110 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 141


Keywords:

fried chicken grits stoner stack fried okra biscuits spicy food fucket casual gumbo brunch food trendy bacon baked eggs sweet potato hash polenta sweet tea comfortable pork chops Southern Comfort coffee
Food Network

Comfort food staples are done right, with everything from melt in your mouth braised short ribs to mac and cheese . It's got a cozy atmosphere , with rocking chairs and a checkered floor. Read more

gail.

We had a few starters: beignets , fried okra , & mac 'n cheese . I had their incredible fried chicken & waffles - the bacon in the waffles takes the dish over the top. Everyone left feeling fat and happy!

Joseph Nagle

The brunch is insane, maybe the best in the city ! Fried chicken here can't be beat and they make one hell of a bloody Mary

Bridget Gael

Loved this spot, low key funk vibes with interesting cocktails (we loved the artichoke old fashioned) and southern comfort food (dr pepper short ribs and fried okra were hits)

Karsten

Fried chicken and waffles , stoner's breakfast . Oh and if you like spicy , be sure to ask for extra spicy for the shrimp and grits !

Schmamie

Really awesome food and such a cozy homey atmosphere , must go if visiting San Fran. You can also bring your dog if you eat out on the "front porch"

Joshua Haftel

Rocking chairs with blankets? What a great way to recover! Chicken and waffles (with bacon baked in) was a godsend.

Anna Tran

Fried pickles are available during dinner time, really crispy and tangy . Great for a starter! Biscuits and gravy for brunch , oh baby that gravy though. So addictive because it has bacon in it!

7x7 Magazine

As if you were in an intimate Southern home, settle down to a bowl of spicy shrimp and grits that comes packed with wild gulf shrimp , garlic , shallots , bacon , and mushroom truffle ragout. Read more

SFGate

This funky, soulful hole-in-the-wall has become an instant success with its neighborhood . Don't miss their crab and grits . Read more

Tasting Table

For brunch today, try The Front Porch. Chef Matt Marcus has done an awesome job revamping the menu. Pro-tip: go for the crab cake Benedict . He has a bomb hollandaise sauce . Read more

SFist

The Front Porch is home to some seriously juicy cornmeal-encrusted friend chicken , piled high and deep in a cardboard bucket and dramatically presented tableside. Read more

SFGate

"New discovery: beignets at Front Porch for brunch . The square fried dough are generously doused with powdered sugar and come in a paper sack with four to share for the table." -Tara Duggan Read more

Jinnie L

fucket get a bucket. of fried chicken ;) with popcorn ! I love their watter bottle♡ some people say it's bit overrated but I think their fried chicken is oh-so delicious!

Kemp Mullaney

Amazing brunch . The Stoner Stack was perfect and be sure to get the grits . I'd pass on the Bloody Mary .

Sarah Bruning Meron

If someone offers you a biscuit , gravy , fried chicken , bacon , cheddar with a side of grits , you put on your elastic pants and say yes. (Stoner stack )

Staff Picks

Head over to the Front Porch for some creamy and delicious Shrimp and Grits . Make sure to try the crab fritter and fried chicken while you're there!

JamJam B

it starts and ends with the fried chicken . crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside - and deliciously seasoned!

Danny Yu

The fried chicken is perfect - crispy , delicious skin with juicy, moist chicken . Dr pepper braised ribs will melt in your mouth and some.

Dan Kim

Great, juicy fried chicken ! The biscuits and Mac n' cheese were top notch delicious. A bit pricier than your typical Southern fare.

Amanda Jane

Holy delicious. Bacon-wrapped dates. Flounder with jambalaya . I could go on but I don't want to pass out from ovewhelming delicious memories.

Andrew O BC 翁

Cozy , comfortable & nice hospitality . ...

Tasting Table

You'll find the classiest bucket of chicken in town at The Front Porch. And while it may be a little fancy , it sure is tasty. Read more

Randale

Their fried chicken has me still thinking about it hours later. I'm honestly considering trying to recreate the recipe. DELICIOUS.

Kris Vera-Phillips

Try the Beignets - #kvpinmybelly : Powder sugar heaven in #SF. Hot doughy goodness in a paper bag. Sweet ending to #brunch

Christine Wu

Killer chicken and waffles (the addition of bacon is awesome). I also love the coffee !

Babs

Their filè gumbo and shrimp grits are a must-order! Top it off with iced chickory coffee and your meal is a blast!

Jake Schulte

The fried chicken and the grits are both absolutely delicious.

Linda Yang

Shrimp ???? and grits were tasty but fried chicken and beignets were disappointing. I liked the cornmeal and bacon waffle though.

Holly Chen

The flounder with blue crab and sausage jambalaya is out of this world. Spicy , fresh and full of flavor.

Kimberly Arguna

You gotta try the fried chicken !!!! To diee for! Crispy on the outside & juicy on the inside! No need for sauce!

Elizabeth Burstein

Loved the porch swing drink, the catfish , and the fried okra appetizer

Erin O'Connor

The baked egg & grits with goat cheese , spinach , mushrooms and bacon crack is excellent.

Ali Anderson

Arrive early to grab a seat on the patio ! Try the Mac & Cheese skillet as an appetizer .

Lee

The sweet tea brined pork chop is quite possibly the best one I've had. Possibly. Quite possibly. Also, the new carre is worth it.

Hazel Demonteverde

The fried chicken & biscuits are fab! The music they played made my dinner taste better... Really. Paul Weller, The Specials & Bowie. Yum.

Scott Mersy

I usually just get the gumbo and either fried pickles or okra . Excellent.

Taylor

The fried chicken is great. After the fifth time, try something new! (also, get a Sazerac for a classic cocktail ...)

Erin V

Stoner stack is possibly the greatest fried chicken sandwich of all time.

Kris Vera-Phillips

Try the Stoner Stack - #kvpinmybelly: Cheesy biscuit with #bacon & fried chicken . Loved the sausage gravy . #SFBrunch

Laura G. P.

I had the shrimp grits and it was as good as it can get... although I think creole cuisine is not my favourite.

Sarah

Mac n cheese is delicious. Fried chicken poboy could use extra remoulade .

Gabriel Guzman

The spicy margarita is probably the best drink I've ever had. Cheers!

Paul Hamadeh

PO-Boys, Fried Chicken Bucket, Hush Puppies , Seafood Gumbo , Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Praline Ice Cream and 3-1 United Miles. Don't think of going-out, lay on the couch and put in a movie . Read more

Bikash Mishra

Fried chicken and waffles are solid here.

Marcello Manso

Abita 's beer on tap and the Stoner stack were really good. I didn't like the fried okra so much, though.

Gustavo Perez

Shrimp & Grits are awesome. Have to come back to try the Fried Chicken and Waffles

David Eric Hancock

Abita Beer 's got a unique taste. Delicious, dry and special. You've gotta try at least one draft . Really.

Rob Owen

Fucket , get a bucket! Seriously. The fried chicken is glorious. The fried pickles and okra apps, not so much...

Trent

Fried chicken & Mac n cheese is by far the best on the menu!!

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