Porter Cafe

We came here to decompress a little after a sad occasion and it was exactly what the doctor ordered. Friendly service, good drinks, calorie packed sharing plates. The poutine and Mac and cheese were big hits with us, and you also can't fault the meatballs. Just try and fault them - you cannot.

I am very confused by all the hype about this place. The food is TERRIBLE! This is a dive bar pretending to be a nice restaurant. This is more of a place to drink than eat, so just know that going in.My boyfriend and I went to Porter Cafe for dinner last night and had high expectations given all the five star reviews. Unfortunately, we left very disappointed. We both ordered the chicken Parmesan which was burned and blackened to the point it tasted like char and was barely edible. I came close to sending it back and walking out of the restaurant, but we were so hungry after waiting 45 minutes for our food that we just ate, paid and left. If you screw up chicken parm, that's a bad sign. Anyone with limited cooking skills and a bit of care and attention could have made a better meal at home.Not only was our entree a disaster, they forgot to put our appetizer in, so we had to remind our waiter about that after our entrees came out. They also didn't have any non-alcoholic drinks aside from water and lemonade. They couldn't give me iced tea or even a virgin mojito because they don't make mojitos. Also, the atmosphere was very loud and claustrophobic given the small size of the restaurant and we could barely hear each other. The bar was packed and very noisy.Bottom line: If you are looking for a nice meal, go elsewhere! There are many other places nearby with better service and food. West on Centre across the street is an outstanding choice. If you just want a beer or mixed drinks, maybe Porter Cafe is for you.Overall rating: 2 stars (being generous)Food: 0 starsService: 2/3 starsAmbiance: 2 stars

So chill and I love how late they're open. We got some gin drinks and they are so good!

A small beautiful gastropub in the heart of West Roxbury that you will not regret visiting! My grandma and I had dinner there last night and the food was excellent. They have a wide array of both small plate and main options for every kind of palate! We started with the simple mixed green salad with tarragon vinaigrette, roasted tomatoes & chèvre. It sounds pretty basic but it was totally delicious. I'm not sure what they did to those tomatoes but WOW the flavor was explosive. For dinner I had the sesame seared tuna steak with miso marinated tuna, soba noodle salad, edamame, and pickled ginger vinaigrette. It was fantastic. The flavors and textures were simply perfect. I highly recommend Porter Cafe!

Great neighbourhood stop. Great beer selection .A West Roxbury gem. $1 oyster nights, a cocktail selection and solid comfort food with an unpretentious international flair. Service is always great.

Great food and service ! Love the cocktail options. Lots to choose from including vegetarian options.

Porter is still killing it as always! It's a timeless spot with the ambience just right between neighborhood bar and classy dinner date spot. Staff are great, all food is consistently fantastic drinks included. Always a joy to be here

So good!!! A lot of flavor packed into a tiny space. Home style cooking with Boston flair. Recommend reservations or getting there early. The bonus of getting to the restaurant early is happy hour oysters. Everything on the menu is amazing. The staff is friendly and provides great service. Best fish and chips around and the pot roast is not to be missed.

Terrific. Great vibe. Good food. Good drinks. Efficient nice service. Honestly the platonic ideal of an excellent joint for an unfussy enjoyable evening.

The Porter Cafe hit all of the marks last night! Cocktails and Sangria were excellent - we started with the meatballs and they were so so good. If you are a Caesar salad connoisseur like myself, I cannot recommend their salad with panko chicken more.... Dare I say one of the best I've ever had?! The burger and fries were also perfection. The Porter Cafe team were so welcoming and kind, interacting with them made us want to come back as soon as possible. The outdoor patio is also fabulous as well! Perfect place for an end of summer dinner. We will be back!