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Dinner Menu

Beginnings

CAULIFLOWER GENERAL TSO

$17

CAULIFLOWER GENERAL TSO

Hand-cut Battered Cauliflower Florets | Housemade Sweet Sesame-Soy Glaze | Scallions | Cilantro Micro Green Onion Oil | Sesame Seeds 

GOAT CHEESE FRITTERS

$15

Hand-breaded | Panko-crusted Goat Cheese | Pan-fried | Local Farm Honey |
Housemade Sweet Cranberry Gastrique 

HOUSE SPECIAL LOBSTER BISQUE

HOUSE SPECIAL LOBSTER BISQUE

Housemade Since 1982 | Rich & Velvety Bisque | Dollop of Maine Lobster | Housemade Lobster Cracker

Cup 11- Bowl 14-

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL *

$21

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL *

Six Jumbo Tiger Shrimp | Displayed on Scallop Shell | Chilled Cocktail Sauce | GF

ORIGINAL BABY BACK RIBS

$18

ORIGINAL BABY BACK RIBS

Serving Since 1975 | Tender & Slow Roasted | Char-grilled Baby Back Ribs |
Glazed with Brown Sugar, Soy, & Ginger 

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS *

$17

1LB P.E.I. Mussels | Garlic Butter | White Wine | Roasted Red Peppers | Toasted Garlic Bread 


For the Table

CHARCUTERIE BOARD

$26

Chef-Selected Combinations
Cured Meats | Assorted Cheese | Jams | Crackers | Nuts 

ASSORTED BREAD & BUTTER PLATE

$12

Warm Assorted Bread | Three Seasonal Butters 

BISTRO BAGUETTE

$5

Warm Baguette | Whipped Butter 


Salads

HOUSE SALAD

$9 Entrée $14

Little Gem Lettuce | Pickled Red Onions | Tomatoes | Cucumbers | Garlic Croutons Choice of Dressing:
Creamy Garlic or White Balsamic Vinaigrette

WALNUT- APPLE SALAD

$12 Entrée $16

Little Gem Lettuce | Dried Apples | Pomegranate Seeds | Goat Cheese | Pickled Red Onions | Candied Walnuts | Maple Brown Sugar Vinaigrette GF

CAESAR SALAD

$10 Entrée $14

Fresh Parmigiano Reggiano | Anchovies | Caesar Dressing | Garlic Parmesan Crumbs | Little Gem Lettuce 10 / 14

ADD A PROTEIN TO ANY SALAD

Grilled 5oz Chicken 9- * 

Grilled 6oz Akra Salmon 14-*

(5) Grilled Tiger Shrimp 15-*


CHEFS CASUAL HANDHELDS

Each handheld is served with fries.

MUSHROOM-TRUFFLE BURGER *

$21

Steak Blend of Brisket, Sirloin, & Strip | Grilled Medium | Sautéed Wild Mushrooms | Swiss Cheese | Brioche Bun | Side of White Truffle Aioli with Cracked Black Pepper 

THE BACK PORCH STEAK BURGER *

$21

Steak Blend of Brisket, Sirlion, & Strip | Grilled Medium | Cheddar Cheese | Brioche Bun | Lettuce | Crafted Pickled Onions | Side of Housemade Espresso-Bacon Marmalade

ITALIAN BEEF

$20

Slow-Braised Italian Beef | Housemade Giardiniera | French Baguette Dipped in Au Jus 

CLOBSTER GRILLED CHEESE

$32

The Ultimate Seafood Comfort Food.
Maine Lobster | Jumbo Lump Crab |
Provolone & Mozzarella | Garlic Buttered Toast 


SATURDAY PRIME RIB

.A longtime favorite, our whole prime rib roast is baked in-house every Saturday, herb-seasoned and slow-roasted to create a delicious, thick crust. Sliced fresh to order, it's a classic favorite


ENTREES & FRESH PASTAS

SALMON & CRAB HEMINGWAY *

$39

6oz Farm Raised Antarctic Salmon | Grilled Medium | Jumbo Lump Crab Meat | Spiced Pernod Cream Sauce | Jasmine White Rice GF

AIRLINE ROASTED CHICKEN

$32


6oz Sous Vide & Roasted Bone-in Chicken Breast | Roasted Carrots | Baby Bakers | Roasted Chicken Jus | Pea Miro Greens | Scallion Oil
Double Chicken Breast 32- 

Single Chicken Breast 18-

FILET BRUSCHETTA

$44

6oz Center Cut | Aged 30 days | Apricot Mustard | Housemade Garlic Focaccia | Sweet Parisian Carrots | Blue Cheese-Red Pepper Butter

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE

$42

4oz. Crab Cake | Housemade Remoulade & Giardiniera | Served with Baby Bakers GF
Twin Cakes: 42- 

Single Cake: 22-

SEARED JUMBO SEA SCALLOPS *

$48

U-10 Jumbo Sea Scallops |
Housemade Cranberry Gastrique | Roasted Parsnips | Sprinkled Smoked Bacon Bits & Pepitas GF

CAULIFLOWER GENERAL TSO

$21

Hand-cut Battered Cauliflower Florets |
Jasmine White Rice | Sweet Sesame-Soy Glaze | Scallions | Cilantro Micro Green Onion Oil | Sesame Seeds 

WILD MUSHROOM TRUFFLE PASTA

$25

Fresh Rigatoni Pasta | Wild Mixed Mushrooms | Parmigiano Reggiano | White Truffle Oil | Roasted Red Peppers | Arugula | Balsamic Reduction

VEAL RAGU

$30

Housemade Veal Sausage | Spaghetti |
Rich Vegetable Tomato Sauce |
Hand-whisked Basil Pesto Stracciatella Cheese 30-

PESTO TORTELLINI

$20

Cheese Tortellini | White Wine Basil Pesto Cream | Stracciatella Cheese | Parmigiano Reggiano | Crushed Pistachios 

GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA

$19

Potato Gnocchi | Vodka Cream Sauce | Parmigiano Reggiano |
Hand-whisked Basil Pesto Stracciatella Cheese 

ADDITIONS TO ANY ENTREE OR FRESH PASTA

Grilled 5oz Chicken 9- *

Grilled 6oz Akra Salmon 14-* (5) 

Grilled Tiger Shrimp 15-* 

Garlic Baguette 5-


FARM & SEA

ORIGINAL BABY BACK RIBS

Serving Since 1975 | Tender & Slow Roasted | Char-grilled Baby Back Ribs |
Glazed with Brown Sugar, Soy, & Ginger

Full Rack 29- Half Rack 18-

FILET MIGNON

$36

6oz Center Cut | Aged 30 Days |
Roasted Carrots | Demi-glace | GF
1855 Black Angus Beef, Family-owned Ranch Wagonhammer, NE

PRIME USDA NEW YORK STRIP STEAK*

$49

12oz Grilled New York Strip | Garlic Brown Butter | GF 

1855 Black Angus Beef, Family-owned Ranch Wagonhammer, NE


COMPLEMENTs to YOUR FARM SELECTION

BUTTER-BOILED JUMBO TIGER SHRIMP

$15

(5) Tiger Shrimp with Chilled Cocktail Sauce 15-

JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE

$22

4oz Crab Cake with Housemade Remoulade Sauce 

GRILLED CAJUN ANTARCTIC SALMON

$14

6oz Akra Salmon | Grilled Medium


Table Shares

Perfect for sharing alongside your entrée, pasta, or farm selection. Serves 2 guests.

Side Flight

$25

Pick Any 3 Sides 

PARISIAN CARROTS

$8

Sweet Cream Butter  GF

JASMINE RICE

$8

Green Onions & Sesame Seeds  GF

BABY BAKERS

$10

Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter GF

BALSAMIC GLAZED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

$12

Parmesan Reggiano GF

MUSHROOM RISOTTO

$15

Sautéed Wild Mushroom Blend | Arugula | Balsamic Reduction | Parmesan Risotto 

TRUFFLE STYLE FRIES

$13

Parmesan Reggiano | White Truffle Oil | Black Truffle Powder 



Dessert

All of our desserts are made in-house.

Almond Torte

$14.00

Two layers of moist almond cake, Bavarian cream filling, almond buttercream icing, coated with toasted candied almonds and decorated with raspberry puree.

Pecan Ball

$12.00

Homemade Vanilla bean ice cream rolled in buttered roasted pecans, finished with warm European fudge sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry.

Crème Brûlée

$12.00

Deliciously creamy French custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar.

Cannoli

$10.00

Crispy Italian pastry filled with a sweet and creamy filling. Made with ricotta cheese, chocolate chips, and pistachios.

Dessert Sampler

$16.00

The Perfect Dessert 

A bite-size version of our Pecan Ball, Crème Brûlée, and Cannoli Pastry

GF-Gluten Free | VG - Vegan * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness * Menu prices are subject to change. * There is a surcharge imposed for using a credit card as your form of payment; to avoid this fee, please pay with cash. * A 20% gratuity will be added to parties of eight or more.

The Flavors of the Back Porch Restaurant

Seasonal & Local

Here at the Back Porch, we are passionate about creating delicious and high-quality meals using fresh ingredients sourced from local vendors. That’s why our menu changes seasonally to reflect what ingredients are currently best in season. We believe that the quality of our ingredients is what sets us apart from other restaurants. We are committed to using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients in all of our dishes.

Step into The Back Porch Restaurant and indulge in our culinary delights!

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The Back Porch Restaurant

114 Speer St Belle Vernon PA 15012

724-483-4500

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