Main 101 Grill and Bar

Tried this this little place on Saturday night. It was a great place. I had the pork belly and it was amazing. The bread before the meal is great too. Highly recommend this place and have the pork belly.

A + for service and food! Wonderful place to go eat in the heart of old La Porte! It has wonderful ambience and staff!

The salmon on the 3 course meal is delicious and bacon esque! The flat bread pizza is also the best but be sure to add the house bacon! Hubs always loves the grilled chicken sandwich and fries (aioli to dip those fries).

What is there to say that hasn't already been said of this ICONIC La Porte restaurant? Let me try to find a way to entice, if you haven't been, or if you find yourself in the area (or just to take a very short, very close to Houston, trip for lunch or dinner there.Walking in the door you are greeted with an open planned dining room with the beautiful bar to the right (WITH tables and bar seating for full meals, not just apps or drinks or a combination of the two). The decor is light and flowing, which does not take away from the MAIN reason for being there. THE AMAZING FOOD and Chef Joe Bertulgia (please forgive if I misspelled it chef) has a knack for taking foods that you know and spinning them into something better than you've had previously. The menu is quite diverse, showcasing his knowledge of all types of cuisines and cooking styles. Beautiful dishes are presented by the servers, who were trained by Joe himself I found out, as well as his general manager Stella (if she's behind the bar, GET A DRINK FROM HER) who whips up epic craft cocktails with flair and absolute mastery.My entire family is still in awe of the lamb, the Greek salad (yes that is his own recipe for Greek Dressing), the warm French bread (warm and crispy outside, pillowy inside, room temperature butter) which means the details are being looked after quite nicely. From burgers, to CAB hand cut steaks, to daily fish (found out he goes every day to Kemah to retrieve them to maintain HIS level of care and quality, to the select vegetables he places delicately on the plates with your entrees. He is a true artisan and knows his craft so very well. One mention that the fried calamari appetizer is absolutely heavenly. Pair it with wine or beer hand curated by him and Stella for their maximum effect. This chef, this restaurant and his food, his management, and staff are absolute gems. Do not leave the area until you eat there AT LEAST ONCE. I promise you, you'll be back for seconds and thirds.

OMG!! Here for work but I will definitely find my way back if I am even remotely close to this place. I had the andouille and blackened chicken with pasta in creamy Cajun sauce and this is just fantastic. I will crave this food! I am so pleased I changed my mind and ordered this instead of a salad although that looked delicious as well! The bartender fixed up my drink just right too . Appreciate ya'll

Great food, great atmosphere! Great people! Great drinks! Great location! One of the best restaurants in Laporte!

Small restaurant in Laporte with a pretty decent menu. We went for dinner and I had the crab au gratin, which i liked. The servers were friendly and they delivered great service.

Didn't expect this level of food at a Grill & Bar. The food was amazing, service was top notch and there was live music.

I've eaten here several times over the years, and I'm way late to the party with my review of Main 101. First, you will always see the owner. I've seen him wait tables, bus tables, serve as the host and (on my most recent visit) tend the bar. In my experience, when the owner is present, everything tends to go off without a hitch.Ignore the industrial exterior appearance. Main 101 is akin to a prohibition-era speakeasy or the Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy opens the black & white door to reveal a world of color. When you walk through the doors here, the transformation is instant -- a wonderfully pleasing dining room with plenty of light woods and linen napkins on every table. It's dark enough for a date night, and light enough for a regular dinner. The place is immaculately clean, and the staff is dressed to the nines. Service here has always been good. In the evening, you might be entertained with live instrumental (not-too-loud) music, such as my party was on my most recent visit. Check the menu for yourself, but I would consider it to be "American/Continental." Sure, there are (Italian) pasta dishes and (French) desserts, but there are also burgers and fries, and really good fried Gulf shrimp. No matter how you categorize the menu, it's diverse ... and that's great for groups (or families) with different tastes. On my most recent visit, I ordered the appetizer deviled eggs w/ fried oysters; three others ordered a spinach flatbread; two had a bowtie pasta dish; one had a spinach and shrimp salad, while another had a burger and fries. In other words, there's something for everybody at Main 101. Finally, this place accommodates reasonably-sized groups. Three times I have been here with office staff celebrating retirements and promotions. In all three instances, Main 101 quickly adjusted tables so that 10-15 of us could break bread. Without a doubt, Main 101 is the best all-around restaurant in La Porte. It's also worth the drive for folks who might live a few miles away.

Had the pork belly. Outstanding. Nice and tender with good fat and subtly spicy sauce. Good rice too