Bistro @ The Porch

Bistro @ The Porch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jill

   Washington DC15 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We always know we can get a good brunch at the Bistro. The food is always good. and freshly prepared. That said, they fell short this time with service. We had a 1pm reservation for Easter brunch with a fixed menu selection. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. After that, we waited close to an hour for drinks. We told a passing server we were still waiting for our drinks and it had been 45 minutes. She said she would check on it. Then as she passed 10 minutes later, we told her again that we still didn't have drinks. At this point, other tables were complaining about slow service as well. Patrons at a nearby table were cleaning up their own dishes and moving them to another table. If only they had taken the time to communicate to us they were running behind, had too few servers, or really anything. The owner came out to talk to one table who had not received their appetizer and did not say a word to any other tables. Clearly people were frustrated. Our entire brunch took over 2 1/2 hours. Had we known this in advance, we would have planned our day around that. Sadly we missed out meeting some friends because brunch took so long. The food was very good and generous portions.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband & I came in for a quick bite. Had a great meal and attentive service.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Diego1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always, the menu diversity, and the fact that nothing ever disappoints makes this a must-go. Our compliments to the chef!
   

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   Maureen

   Washington DC1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food every time we go. The staff and owner are extremely welcoming and hospitable!
   

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   Craig VIP

   Philadelphia12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nice place nice people good food
   

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   Melanie

   Raleigh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 17, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The cocktails are fantastic! I've tried a handful of them and all were spot on! The portions are more than enough, and the quality of food is amazing. I would recommend this place to anyone who asks.
   

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   Tam

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Fixed menu price $95\person but they ran out of all food except a few choices left to choose. We had to wait forever to check in, getting the orders and forever for the food to come out, plus the food was cold by the time it got to the table. Worst Valentine's dinner experience ever!
   

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   Susan

   Washington DC1 review

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Poor experience overall. Stagg complaining about being busy, very loudly multiple times. No water given after asked 4 times, food was warm at best, rice was crunchy, dessert was just awful...not edible more than just tasting. Very disappointing
   

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   Geoff

   Washington DC1 review

   1.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Service was beyond poor. No drinks, food served easily 10 minutes before they brought silverware, out of items ordered, quality tasted like cafeteria food. Do NOT go...$300 dollar dinner for two on a special occasion and we'd have done better at Applebee's. All the tables had the same experience...the customers were all mad.
   

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    Libby

    Baltimore1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3

    Seemed very disorganized. Many diners around us were being brought food that wasn’t theirs or was too early. Our drinks sat empty and plates weren’t cleared. My husband’s prime rib was way over cooked and significantly smaller than other diners. The food was mediocre at best. Very disappointed for the price we paid for the meal. We won’t be back.
    

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