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The Front Porch - Leonardtown, Leonardtown, MD

The Front Porch - Leonardtown

4.7
4.7
1134 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
The Front Porch is an intimate restaurant featuring creative Southern Coastal Cuisine located in historic Leonardtown. Set within the Sterling House, we offer casual dining in a cozy atmosphere and our friendly staff delivers gracious service.

We are open for outside, dine-in downstairs and dine-in upstairs seating by reservation only. Outside seating is weather permitting and available in order of booking. Outside seating is only available if you are given the option when you confirm your reservation.. Please call for any party in excess of 8 people. Please call if anyone in your party can not walk upstairs. We do not have an elevator. If you cannot show up for your reservation... Please call and cancel. PLEASE!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (301) 997-1009
  • Website
    http://www.thefrontporchmd.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    22770 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
  • Neighbourhood
    Leonardtown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$75.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Come enjoy a Four Course Prix Fixe Menu to include an appetizer, soup or salad, entree, and dessert per person. The Cost is $75.00 per person before tax and gratuity. No deposit or pre-payment required. Reservations are Required.

Menu

Starters and Add-Ons

  • Braised Pork Nachos*US$11.99

    BBQ-Braised Pulled Pork Butt on a bed of Crispy Fried Tortilla Chips topped with Cheddar Cheese, Pickled Onions, Chopped Tomatoes & Crispy Jalapeño Bottle Caps

    • Brussels and BaconUS$9.99

      Crispy Fried Brussel Sprouts tossed with house-smoked Pork Belly, Goat Cheese & Honey. Served with a Dijon Mustard Sauce

      • Chilled Seared Tuna WontonsUS$12.99

        Tuna Seared Rare & rolled in Black & White Sesame Seeds served with Wasabi Vinaigrette over Crispy Wontons with Shredded Sesame Slaw

        • Fried PicklesUS$7.99

          Crispy Breaded Pickle Slices served with Cilantro Sour Cream

          • Scallop Crostini*US$13.99

            Pan-Seared Scallops, Applewood-Smoked Bacon, Scallions & Garlic sautéed in a White Wine Lemon Butter Sauce on Toasted Garlic Baguette

            • Grilled Flank Steak Bruschetta*US$11.99

              Grilled Flank Steak Slices on Toasted Focaccia Bread topped with Sundried Tomato, Basil & Parmesan Cheese

              • The Big Cheese*US$13.99

                Assorted Cheeses, Apple Butter, Fig Bacon Jam & Sundried Tomato Herb Butter served with a Toasted Baguette & Dehydrated Seasonal Fruit

                • St. Mary's County Fried OystersUS$13.99

                  12 ounces of Saltine Cracker Breaded & Fried Local Oysters served with a Louisiana-Style Remoulade

                  • Crab Dip*US$12.99

                    Our perfect blend of Crab, Herbs & Seasonings in a Smooth, Creamy Dip served with Sliced Toasted Bread

                    • Roasted Red Pepper Soup

                      • BowlUS$6.99
                      • CupUS$4.99

                    • Vegetarian Gluten Free Soup Selection

                      • BowlUS$6.99
                      • CupUS$4.99

                    • Seasonal Soup Selection

                      • BowlUS$7.99
                      • CupUS$5.99

                    Sandwiches & Wraps

                    All sandwiches and such are served with one of our delicious seasonal sides. Substitute a Gluten Free Wrap for any Bread! Upgrade a cup of soup or a front porch salad to any Lunch Selection!

                    • Local Grass-Fed CheeseburgerUS$11.99

                      All Natural, Local, Grass-fed, Hand-formed 8 oz Beef Patty grilled & served with Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato & Sweet Red Onion on Brioche

                      • Fried HaddockUS$12.99

                        8 oz battered Haddock Filet served on Buttered Texas Toast with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Louisiana-Style Remoulade Sauce

                        • Fried Turkey BLTAUS$13.99

                          Fried Turkey Slices, Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Fried Green Tomatoes, Smoked Bacon, Avocado & Swiss Cheese on Texas Toast with Chipotle Mayo Spread

                          • Chicken Melt or Veggie MeltUS$11.99

                            Your choice of Grilled Buttermilk Chicken or Grilled Portabella Mushroom Caps topped with Spinach, Roasted Tomatoes & Melted Mozzarella served on Focaccia Bread with a Sundried Tomato Aioli. (get both mushrooms and chicken for just $2 more)

                            • Quiche of the DayUS$11.99

                              A warm slice of fluffy Quiche baked in a golden-brown Puff Pastry. Selections prepared daily. Served with a Small House Salad

                              • Maryland Style Crab Cake

                                Jumbo Lump & Special Crab Meat tossed in Old Bay, Herbs, & our house-made Crab Cake Mix, Pan-Seared & served with a Remoulade Sauce on Grilled Brioche

                                • Market

                              • Flank Steak GyroUS$12.99

                                Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed in Greek Dressing with Marinated Flank Steak, Tzatziki, Chopped Tomatoes & Feta Cheese served in a Warm Pita

                                • The Front Porch Pastrami SandwichUS$11.99

                                  Thinly-Sliced Smoked Pastrami topped with Thousand Island Dressing, Melted Baby Swiss Cheese & Creamy House Coleslaw served on Texas Toast

                                  • Fish Taco'sUS$12.99

                                    Blackened Salmon, Granny Smith Apple Coleslaw & Feta Cheese served in Warm Flour Tortillas

                                    Salads

                                    Dressings: Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, Buttermilk Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Wasabi Ginger Vinaigrette, Greek

                                    • House SaladUS$7.99

                                      Fresh Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Diced Tomatoes, Crumbled Feta & Croutons

                                      • Caesar SaladUS$7.99

                                        Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Shredded Parmesan, Croutons & Classic Caesar Dressing

                                        • The Famous Front Porch SaladUS$8.99

                                          Fresh Mixed Greens, Spiced Pecans, Applewood Smoked Bacon Bits, Diced Tomatoes & Chopped Hard-Boiled Egg

                                          • Cobb SaladUS$9.99

                                            Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Chopped Hard-Boiled Egg, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Sweet Red Onions & Avocado

                                            • Soup & SaladUS$11.99

                                              Your choice of one of our available seasonal soups served with a fresh house or Caesar salad

                                              • Teres Major Spinach Steak SaladUS$14.99

                                                Fresh Spinach, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Tomatoes, Pickled Onions & Cucumbers topped with Medium Rare 5 oz Teres Major Steak

                                                • Cranberry Walnut Salad with Honey Maple Glazed SalmonUS$14.99

                                                  Fresh Mixed Greens, Feta Cheese, Dried Cranberries, Apples & Walnuts topped with Grilled Honey Maple Glazed Salmon

                                                  • Seared Ahi Tuna Over Field Greens SaladUS$13.99

                                                    Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna on a bed of Field Greens topped with Red Onions, Mandarin Oranges & Sliced Almonds served with house-made Wasabi Ginger Vinaigrette

                                                    • Harvest Chef SaladUS$13.99

                                                      Fresh Spinach topped with Fried Turkey Breast, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Granny Smith Apples, Dried Cranberries, Maple Pork Belly, Goat Cheese & Roasted Pecans served with a Cranberry Citrus Vinaigrette

                                                      Entrées

                                                      • Fried Chicken & WafflesUS$15.99

                                                        Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenderloins on a Sweet Cornbread Waffle topped with homemade Savory Pork Sausage Gravy & served with Grilled Green Tomatoes

                                                        • Smoked Pork ShankUS$21.99

                                                          Bone-In Smoked Pork Shank finished in a BBQ Braise on a bed of Creamy White Cheddar Grits, Pork Belly Red Beans & topped with House Fig Bacon Jam

                                                          • Salmon Crab ScampiUS$27.99

                                                            Pan-Seared Salmon topped with Jumbo Lump Crab that has been sautéed in a White Wine, Garlic & Butter Scampi Sauce served with Cilantro Lime Rice and Sautéed Baby Spinach

                                                            • Lamb Loin ChopsUS$27.99

                                                              Colorado Grilled Lamb Loin Chops topped with Fig Glaze & served with Truffle Sweet Potatoes & Pork Belly Brussel Sprouts

                                                              • Scallop RisottoUS$26.99

                                                                Pan-Seared Jumbo Scallops on a bed of Sweet Potato Smoked Gouda Risotto with Maple Pork Belly Brussel Sprouts

                                                                • Teres MajorUS$24.99

                                                                  10 ounces of Cast Iron Skillet Seared Medium Rare Teres Major topped with a Sundried Tomato Garlic Herb Butter served over Truffle Sweet Potatoes & Crispy Pork Belly Brussel Sprouts

                                                                  • Fried Green Tomatoes & Boursin CheeseUS$16.99

                                                                    5 Crispy Fried Green Tomatoes over Sautéed Spinach with Herbed Boursin, Parmesan, & Garlic Sundried Tomato Concasse

                                                                    • Pan Seared HalibutUS$28.99

                                                                      Fresh Caught Pan-Seared Halibut topped with Lemon Cream Sauce served over Pork Belly Red Beans and White Rice with Grilled Green Tomatoes

                                                                      • Fried Turkey Pot PieUS$18.99

                                                                        Seasonal Vegetables & House Fried Turkey in a Creamy White Gravy topped with Flaky Pie Crust

                                                                        • Crab Cakes

                                                                          Pan-Seared Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes tossed in Old Bay & served with a Cajun Remoulade Sauce, Creamy Coleslaw & Crispy French Fries

                                                                          • Market

                                                                        • Shrimp and GritsUS$21.99

                                                                          Creamy White Cheddar Grits topped with Andouille Sausage, Jumbo Garlic Butter Shrimp & Spicy Cajun Creole Sauce served with Grilled Green Tomatoes

                                                                          • Rosemary Ranch Chicken KabobsUS$15.99

                                                                            Two skewered Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs topped with Lemon Cream Sauce served on a bed of Sautéed Spinach & Cilantro Lime Rice

                                                                            Junior Menu

                                                                            12 & Under

                                                                            • Crispy Chicken Tenders & French FriesUS$7.99

                                                                              • Hamburger & French FriesUS$6.99

                                                                                • French Bread Cheese PizzaUS$6.99

                                                                                  • Grilled Cheese & French FriesUS$6.99

                                                                                    Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                                                                    What 1,134 people are saying

                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                    4.7
                                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                                    • 4.7Service
                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                                                      Romantic

                                                                                    • Maryland - DC Suburbs

                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                    The Front Porch in Leonardtown is a beloved dining spot known for its "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the "wonderful atmosphere" and consistent quality, making it ideal for both casual lunches and special occasions. While some reviews note minor issues with temperature control, the friendly staff and delicious menu selections keep patrons returning.

                                                                                    1,134 Reviews

                                                                                    1. John

                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      1 review

                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Great restaurant!!! Highly recommend for anyone visiting southern Maryland. Food was excellent.

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                                                                                    2. carson

                                                                                      Richmond

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      The fireplaces would be nice on a cold night...take the dining experience to the next level (good to great).

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                                                                                    3. Peter

                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                      37 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      37 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      A lovely experience. Macy, our server, was attentive, kind and helpful. This was a typically great experience for us and I was happy to introduce some visiting family members to The Front Porch!

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                                                                                    4. Mark

                                                                                      Baltimore

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      Good food well prepared. Server kept saying I have ve not forgotten instead of delivering timely service Either under staffed or poor service either way it hurt the dining experience of good food

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                                                                                    5. Denise

                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      We finally tried the pork shank and it was falling off the bone good! My husband had the seafood pot pie with puff pastry. I paired the shank with a Merlot and my husband had a martini. It was a nice, quiet, delicious holiday dinner.

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                                                                                    6. Shelley

                                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      The food was good but my dish was not hot enough.

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                                                                                    7. Natalie

                                                                                      Orlando

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                      7 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                      Th good was not as good as usual. I got biscuits and gravy and it was dry. The service was lacking and very slow even though the restaurant wasn’t very busy.

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                                                                                    8. RJ

                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      8 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Food and drinks were good while server was very pleasant attentive.

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                                                                                    9. Donna

                                                                                      VIP

                                                                                      Washington DC

                                                                                      143 reviews

                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                      143 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on November 15, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                      Our server Amanda was great! The food was wonderful as always.

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                                                                                    10. Callie

                                                                                      Charleston

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                                      Dined on November 2, 2024

                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                      The food and service was great. The only available seating was outside, and it was pretty cold. It would have been nice to have an outdoor heater or fire going.

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                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                    The Front Porch - Leonardtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (301) 997-1009.

                                                                                    The Front Porch - Leonardtown is rated 4.7 stars by 1134 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                    7:00 p.m.
                                                                                    Booked 27 times today
                                                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                    Google Map for The Front Porch - Leonardtown

                                                                                    22770 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650

                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                                                      Leonardtown
                                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                                      Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                      Regional American (Southern), American, Seafood
                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                      Private Lot
                                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                      Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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