The Back Porch Restaurant
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Dinner Menu

Starters

Bread Plate

$13

Housemade Bread | Assorted Butters 

Baby Back Rib Appetizer

$18

Sweet Soy-Ginger Glaze

Whipped Burrata

$15

Whipped Burrata Cheese | Honey | Roasted Pistachios | Toast Points 

General Tso Cauliflower Appetizer

$16

Sweet Sesame-Soy Glaze | Sesame Seeds | Green Onion Oil | Cilantro Micro Greens

Calabrian Shrimp

$19

Jumbo Shrimp | Calabrian Herb Broth |

Crispy Shallots | Toast Points 

Mussels

$17

1LB P.E.I. Mussels | Garlic Butter | 

White Wine | Roasted Red Peppers |

Grilled Bread

Appetizer Trio*

$42

Baby Back Ribs | Whipped Burrata |

General Tso Cauliflower (Serves Four) 


Soups & Salads

Signature Lobster Bisque

Cup $11 | Bowl $13

House Salad

$9 Entrée $12

Buttercrunch Bibb lettuce | Pickled Red Onions | Tomatoes | Cucumbers | 

Garlic Croutons 

Choice of Dressings: Creamy Garlic or White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Veronique Salad

$9 Entrée $12

Buttercrunch Bibb Lettuce | Vanilla Yogurt Dressing | Dried Cranberries | Pecan-Oat Granola Clusters | Pickled Onions | Apple Chips 

Add to Any Salad

2oz Fresh Burrata Cheese 5- GF

5oz Grilled or Cajun Chicken Breast 9- GF

5 Grilled or Cajun Jumbo Shrimp 16- GF

8oz Grilled or Cajun Farm Raised Salmon 16- GF

8oz Grilled or Cajun Ahi Tuna Steak 16- GF


Casual Fare

Clobster Roll

$29

Jumbo Lump Crab | Langostino Lobster | Provolone Cheese | Lemon-Old Bay Aioli | Garlic Butter | Brioche Roll 

Single Crab Cake

$21

4oz Crab Cake | Apple-fennel Slaw

GF

The Back Porch Burger

$20

Steak Blend | Char-grilled Medium | Thick Cut Bacon | Cheddar Cheese | Brioche Bun | Buttercrunch Bibb Lettuce | Heirloom Tomato | Pickled Onions | Housemade Pickles

Ribeye French Dip

$22

Shaved Prime Ribeye Steak | Caramelized Onions | Swiss Cheese | Toasted Baguette | Au Jus

Half Rack of Ribs

$18

Char Grilled Pork Ribs | Brown Sugar | 

Soy | Ginger


ADD SIDE OF FRENCH FRIES OR BISTRO SALAD TO ANY CASUAL FARE $5


A LA CARTE MAIN

Baby Back Ribs

$29

Signature item since opening day, in 1975.

Char-grilled Pork Ribs | Brown Sugar | Soy | Ginger

Classic Roasted Chicken*

$30

Sous Vide & Roasted Half Chicken | Garlic & Herbs | Baby Baked Potatoes | Parisian Carrots | Pan Gravy | Scallion Oil 

GF

Jumbo Sea Scallops & Risotto*

$45

(3) Seared Jumbo Scallops | Wild Mushroom Risotto | Scallions 

GF

Salmon & Crab Hemingway*

$42

8oz Farm Raised Salmon | Grilled Medium | Jumbo Lump Crab | Pernod Liqueur | Spiced Cream Sauce

GF

Twin Crab Cakes

$42

Apple-fennel Slaw 

GF

Honey Soy Tuna*

$25

Sushi Grade | 8oz Ahi Tuna Steak | Grilled Rare | Jasmine Rice | Honey-Soy Glaze | Sesame Seeds | Scallion Oil 

General Tso Cauliflower

$20

Battered Cauliflower Florets | Jasmine White Rice | Sesame Seeds |

Sweet Sesame-Soy Glaze | Green Onion Oil | Cilantro


Add 

Grilled 5oz Chicken 9- *

(5) Grilled Shrimp 16-*

Grilled 8oz Salmon 16-*

Tomhawk Pork Chop*

$35

12oz Bone-in | Grilled Medium | Fennel Slaw | Apple Cider Gastrique

GF

Filet Mignon Portabella*

$68

8oz Center Cut |  Grilled Medium Rare |

Aged 30 Days | Grilled Portabella |

Rosemary - Red Wine Demi Glace  

GF

Steak Du Jour*

Chef Selected Steak on the daily Special Sheet 

Market Price-


Fresh Pastas

Beef Ragu

$28

Slow Braised Beef Short Rib | Rich Tomato Sauce | Pappardelle Pasta |

Whipped Burrata-Mascarpone Cheese 

Hubbard Squash Tortellini

$20

Cheese Tortellini | Savory Hubbard Squash Puree | Brown Butter Sage |

Shaved Parmesan Reggiano Cheese


Add 

Grilled Chicken 9-      

(5) Grilled Shrimp 14-  

Grilled Salmon 14-

Pesto Gnocchi

$21

Housemade Ricotta Gnocchi | Fresh Basil Pesto | Burrata Cheese |

Honey Roasted Pistachios 21-


Add 

Grilled Chicken 9-      

(5) Grilled Shrimp 14-  

Grilled Salmon 14-


Sides

The sides are sharable portions.

BALSAMIC GLAZED BRUSSEL SPROUTS

$9

GF

Jasmine Rice

$6

With Green Onions & Sesame Seeds 

GF

Baby Bakers

$12

With Roasted Garlic & Herb Butter

GF

Truffle Fries

$13

With Parmesan Cheese, Black Truffle Powder, & Garlic Aioli

Parisian Carrots

$6

 Cooked in Sweet Butter 

 GF


Mushroom Risotto

$15

With Parmesan Reggiano & Scallions

 GF


Regular Fries

$7

Dessert

All of our desserts are made in-house.

Almond Torte

$12.00

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

Pecan Ball

$9.00

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

Crème Brûlée

$11.00

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

Cannoli

$8.50

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

Dessert Sampler

$13.00

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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