PRIVATE EVENTS
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Taken in our Veranda
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Taken in our Main Dining Room
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Taken in our Side Door Bistro
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Celebrate Life’s Most Special Moments at The Back Porch
A Historic Setting for Your Most Cherished Celebrations
From unforgettable weddings to joyful baby showers and everything in between, The Back Porch offers a one-of-a-kind setting to bring your vision to life. Every event at The Back Porch is steeped in history, charm, and genuine hospitality. Housed in a beautifully restored 1800s brick house overlooking the Monongahela River, our venue offers a warm and elegant backdrop for life’s most meaningful milestones.
Whether you're planning a romantic wedding, an intimate baby or bridal shower, a birthday celebration, or an anniversary gathering, The Back Porch provides a timeless setting where memories are made. Featuring cozy fireplaces and charming dining rooms, our historic restaurant blends rustic elegance with modern comfort—creating an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.
Let us bring your special occasion to life with exceptional service, thoughtfully crafted menus, and a setting full of character and history.
Group Luncheon Menu
THE BACK PORCH LUNCHEON: $35 Per Person
Inclusive of Coffee, Iced Tea, and Soda. Vegan and Allergy accommodations are made upon request. Tax and gratuity not included.
Appetizer for the Table
Pimento Cheese Ball
Entree (Choose One per Guest)
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Pittsburgh Chicken Salad
Signature Baby Back Ribs
with Sweet Parisian Carrots
4oz Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
With Sweet Parisian Carrots
Seasonal Chicken
With Sweet Parisian Carrots
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
THE BACK PORCH Signature LUNCHEON: $55 Per Person
Inclusive of Coffee, Iced Tea, and Soda. Vegan and Allergy accommodations are made upon request. Tax and gratuity not included.
Appetizer for the Table
Pimento Cheese Ball
Entrees
Grilled Salmon with Spiced Pernod Cream Sauce
Greek Ahi Tuna
Seasonal Chicken
Twin 4oz Crab Cakes
General Tso Cauliflower
Sides
Seasonal Starch
Seasonal Sauteed Vegetable
Sweet Parisian Carrots
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
Burnt Almond Torte
ENHANCEMENTS
The following items can be added for an additional fee.
Punch Bowl
Serves 30 Guests - Prices Vary
Appetizer Sampler
Serves approximately four guests
General Tso Cauliflower | Baby Back Ribs |
Baked Brie | Chilled Shrimp Cocktail |
Add for $54 per Sampler
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
$7 per cup
Italian Wedding Soup
$7 per cup
Lobster Bisque
$11 per cup
Premium Dessert Tray
Add for $5 per Guest
Celebration Cakes
DOUBLE LAYER CAKES
Batter: Vanilla or Chocolate
Filling: Chocolate Mousse, Bavarian Cream, or Vanilla Buttercream
Icing: Whipped Cream, Chocolate Buttercream, or Vanilla Buttercream
1/4 Sheet Cake Serves 20 - 30 Guests
Served with homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Group Luncheon Guest & Room Information
Private Room Costs & Available Hours
Exclusive use of our private room for up to 45 guests will be subject to the following:
• A food and beverage minimum of $800.00.
• Hours: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Hours are flexible upon request; you will be subject to an early opening fee. You are allowed to decorate an hour before your event start time).
• Early Opening Fee - $50.00 per half hour
• Wedding ceremony Fee $300.00 • Screen Rental $35.00
Menu Selection and Guest Counts
The final guest number and entrée count must be placed one week in advance.
Any changes in guest count can be confirmed up to 48 hours prior to your event. Gluten free and vegetarian options available upon request. There is a $2.50 per guest plating fee for desserts not purchased throught the Back Porch Restaurant.
Payment
A deposit and signed contract is required to confirm a private room reservation. All private rooms are subject to 20% service charge and 6% PA sales tax.
No separate checks for groups. We accept all major credit cards, business checks, and cash. Please fill out and submit the Lunch contract with your deposit.
Download the Lunch Contract
Group Dinner Menus
THE BACK PORCH CLASSIC DINNER: $65 Per Guest
Appetizers for the Table
General Tso Cauliflower
Pimento Cheese Ball
Salad
House Buttercrunch Bibb Lettuce Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Entrees
Baby Back Ribs
8oz Filet Demi
Chicken Lombardi
Salmon and Crab with Cajun Cream
Sides for the Table
Seasonal Starch
Seasonal Vegetable
Sweet Parisian Carrots
Dessert Choice
Crème Brûlée
Burnt Almond Torte
Pecan Ball
THE BACK PORCH SIGNATURE DINNER: $90 Per Guest
Appetizers for the Table
General Tso Cauliflower
Cold Shrimp Cocktail
Salad
House Buttercrunch Bibb Lettuce Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Soup
Lobster Bisque
Canadian Beer Cheese
Entree (Choose One per Guest)
8oz Filet Demi
Seasonal Chicken
16oz Tomahawk Pork Chop
Twin Crab Cakes
Grilled Salmon with Creole Lobster Cream
Sides for the Table
Parmesan Risotto
Sauteed Seasonal Vegetable
Sweet Parisian Carrots
Dessert
Crème Brûlée
Burnt Almond Torte
Enhancements
The following items can be added for an additional fee.
Appetizer Sampler
Baby Back Ribs | Brie Cheese | General Tso Cauliflower |
Broiled Shrimp Cocktail
Add for $54 per Sampler
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup
$7 per Cup
Italian Wedding Soup
$7 per Cup
Lobster Bisque
$11 per Cup
Premium Dessert Tray
Add for $5 per Guest
Celebration Cakes
DOUBLE LAYER CAKES
Batter: Vanilla or Chocolate
Filling: Chocolate Mousse, Bavarian Cream, or Vanilla Buttercream
Icing: Whipped Cream, Chocolate Buttercream, or Vanilla Buttercream
1/4 Sheet Cake Serves 20 - 30 Guests
Served with homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
There is a $2.50 per guest plating fee for desserts not purchased throught the Back Porch Restaurant.
Group Dinner Guest & Room Information
Private Room Costs & Available Hours
- Dining room seats up to 45 guests.
- Exclusive use of our private room is for a three-hour event.
- Parties who would like to use the private room for more than a three-hour time block will be subject to an additional room fee.
- A food and beverage minimum applies. Please see Dinner Contract for details.
Menu Selection and Guest Counts
The final guest number and entrée count must be placed one week in advance.
Any changes in guest count can be confirmed up to 48 hours prior to your event. Gluten free and vegetarian options available upon request. There is a $2.50 per guest plating fee for desserts not purchased throught the Back Porch Restaurant.
Payment
A deposit and signed contract is required to confirm private room reservation. All private rooms are subject to 20% service charge and 6% PA sales tax.
No separate checks for groups. We accept all major credit cards, business checks, and cash. Please fill out and sumbit the Dinner contract with your deposit.
Download the Dinner Contract
The Back Porch Restaurant
114 Speer St Belle Vernon PA 15012