Porter Kitchen & Deck

Better than I expected, the setting is awesome as you look out on the river. The menu was spot on for a simple business lunch. The clients had never been to the restaurant and all commented they'd be back! Service was excellent. Definitely atop my list for next business lunch in the loop!

Great lunch location for a good meal and the environment encourages conversation. Service was great and waiter recommended some of her favorite bites that did not disappoint.

Great view, service, and food. I apologize for not noting the server's name. She was attentive but not too much, and very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions. Lovely room. Can't beat a river view, even in winter. Well worth a visit

Porter is a go-to since I work in the area and my firm has had several holiday parties there. I had friends visiting from out of town who were meeting me for lunch and thought this would be a perfect spot to enjoy a festive holiday lunch. We got a lovely spot by the window and we all enjoyed the food and friendly service from our waiter Gavin.

Waitress was unnecessarily curt, verging on rude. If it had been my first visit to the restaurant, it would have probably been my last. I will chalk it up to to busy night

Incredible food and drinks! GET THE CRISPY SHRIMP!! It’s award winning and totally worth it to stop by JUST for the shrimp. 🍤 looks spicy, IS NOT SPICY though. So good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gavin is the best!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

The food is amazing! The pita bread is a must order

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We recently hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner atPorter, and it exceeded every expectation we had. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcome and completely taken care of.

The private dining space was beautiful—intimate, stylish, and perfectly arranged for our group, plus the view of the river was gorgeous. The food was absolutely outstanding. The food was beautifully presented and incredibly flavorful. Our guests particularly enjoyed the pita & hummus and the salmon. The cocktails were excellent, and we loved all of the different options the bar had on offer!

Service was truly exceptional. Drinks arrived quickly, plates were cleared discreetly, and the meal's pacing felt natural and well-timed. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue to kick off our wedding weekend.

Highly recommend for any event—or even just a great night out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a less than stellar experience here. The food was subpar for the price and the service was just okay. The views are beautiful and the drinks were decent. The restaurant is incredibly loud, so be prepared to shout to your neighbors when having conversation.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

I have to say the disappointment in the food in this place was insane…. The crispy shrimp app was amazing. I was so stoked for my food when we got done with that. But when I received my halibut entree I was so disappointed. Severely under-seasoned (salt) . No color on it and overcooked. The broccolini also, missing salt and it was barely charred. I legit feel like I was eating nursing home or hospital food. The person I dined with had the brick chicken. It was slightly better, at least the chicken had color on it and a bite more salt, but still under-seasoned. I suppose I should have verified how the halibut is prepared…but with such a good rating on here, figured it would be good…and especially after the shrimp. The drinks were great. Service was quite good, but when we arrived the person at the host stand barely said anything, no welcome greeting and barely said a word. Server was quick and friendly. Ambience is amazing. While I was very disappointed in my entree, the experience was still a good one. Just will have to ask some questions moving forward if I return…or return my food 🙃

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Excellent service and river ambiance (thank you Gavin). Started with an “Empress French 75” cocktail (tart w/ smooth finish), Crispy Shrimp” appetizer was award winning delicious plus the hand made tater tots were yummy. Entrees, Broiled Salmon and Campanella Verde with chicken most enjoyable. Only wish we had room for dessert... next time.

Fantastic service here, at a moderate price. Food was delicious, good drinks, and I'll definitely be back.

The restaurant was a little difficult to find, but overall the service was great, the food was tasty, and the price point was decent! I especially loved the ambiance - fairy lights on the ceiling, beautiful decor, aesthetically-pleasing seating (especially the booths), and beautiful view of the lake. We would've gotten outdoor seating if it were warmer outside. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for a pre-opera dinner!

Nothing eventful, servers were doing the bare minimum, it was okay. They charged us to pay through qr code