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The Front Porch - Leonardtown, Leonardtown, MD

The Front Porch - Leonardtown

4.5
4.5
898 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)
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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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 36 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • 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

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • 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

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What 898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maryland - DC Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress was outstanding, food is always consistently wonderful.

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  2. KimberlyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing brunch selection! Loved the quiche and crab benedict.

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  3. Sunny

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    We usually love going to the Front Porch for a special occasion and took our out of town guests there last night. The food and drinks were good but the noise level was ear piercing. There were three people sitting at the table next to us when we were seated and they were very loud. They talked and laughed very loud during our entire meal. We werent able to hear each other or have a decent conversation due to their rudeness. We stayed hoping they would eat and leave but they stayed thru almost all of our meal. We didn't complain because we didn't want to cause a scene but it was not an enjoyable experience. Usually the atmosphere there is very nice and quiet. Unsure as to what we should have done, perhaps ask for another table.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    On May 2nd, I made a reservation for 8 at 5:15. The room that they sat us in didn’t have any air circulating and the thermostat read 91 degrees (but set at 65 degrees Fahrenheit). We were told we could open the window to get air flowing (thankfully it was breezy) and that they would turn the air on for that room. We went ahead and ordered knowing the room would cool down. Or at least we thought. 15 minutes later, it was still very hot and we learned that the air wasn’t working in that room and that’s they would grab a fan. The thermostat then read 92 degrees. By this time, our meals arrived and we only got a few bites in before my husband started feeling like he was going to pass out. We immediately went downstairs, sat in the bar area (literally over the vent blowing out cool air) and he drank 7 glasses of water to help try to cool him down. We poured ice over his body, doing everything to help and the bartender was SUPER helpful! We’ve never had any issues at the Front Porch and attend regularly but I’m very disappointed in the way that things were handled. Not only were we not able to eat our hot food and drinks that we ordered, but we were there to celebrate his birthday and another birthday and we couldn’t do that. We had to pay downstairs, leave from downstairs and the celebration was cut short. The waitress tried to help but the room shouldn’t have been offered and it shouldn’t have been a situation where “we are fixing this now” and there isn’t any solution. We experienced a situation that thankfully wasn’t as severe as it could have been with my husband but we also wasted our money, couldn’t enjoy the food and the experience.

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  5. Missy

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Service was unacceptably slow. Left without drinks and food for over an hour. Three out of five diners were not satisfied with their meal. Asparagus side was substituted with bland green beans without asking and the crab scampi was extremely bland. The truffled potatoes tasted like burnt cut up steak fries. The mushroom risotto had barely any mushrooms in it and the onions that were supposed to be caramelized were barely cooked and in large chunks. Once we did finally receive drink refills after I tracked down the waitress, the sweet tea tasted like soap. This was a very disappointing experience and for the cost of the meals not worth the value whatsoever. I have experienced slow service several times before but at least the food was decent. Epic fail this time. Made manager aware and while he was apologetic basically said they were human and short staffed with no further resolution or compensation. Perhaps filling the restaurant completely full with reservations after a graduation when you don’t have adequate staffing isn’t a good idea.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    I ordered the shrimp and grits and in my opinion the meal was overly salted to the point it was hard to eat. My wife had the salmon tacos and she thought they were good.

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  7. PatriciaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was delicious especially the cheese moon appetizer and fried green tomatoes! Our server, MyReisha made our experience even better with her attentive service. Thank you!

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  8. Nancy

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Quick friendly service. Beautiful day to eat outside on the porch!

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  9. BrianW

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been dining at The Front Porch for a few years now. The food is excellent and the servers are always quick and attentive.

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  10. ItalianFamily

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    The wine list is small but affordable although they were out of our first choice. The crab dip was not Mixed well with large clumps of just cream cheese and a bit too much old bay. My husband got the pork shank and again it was good but the outer edges were burnt making them inedible. My shrimp and grits was a tad too spicy. The waitstaff were dressed sloppy, not uniform, and she did not seem to have much menu knowledge. The restaurant itself could be a beautiful mid scale restaurant, but the interior has black on the doors walls and trim. The dining room had crumbs all over the floor and I’m confident it hadn’t been swept in days. Fruit flys were buzzing around our table and it’s only May it will get so much worse come summer. This establishment could be a beautiful gem in downtown Leonardtown but feels mismanaged and unkept. The humpday burger menu we were given at dinner felt like a great lunch special for Wednesdays but made dinner feel cheap for our date and didn’t fit the ambience of this establishment. I really hope management sees this and gets to work on maintaining the property and pushing the staff, as the location and house are top notch. The potential is limitless.

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  11. BKHMD

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    TFP is one of my favorite restaurants. This was our first visit for Sunday Brunch. Their Crab Benedict may be the best brunch item I've ever had. We always enjoy The Front Porch in Leonardtown, and always recommend them to our friends and neighbors. And remember - save room for dessert!

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  12. Tiny

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We were originally seated inside and asked if we could move outside. The waitress didn’t seem happy we were not going to be sat with her. But once we got outside it was a beautiful day and our new server was so sweet and the food was great.

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  13. EricF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    My salmon salad was a bowl of plain lettuce with about 5 pieces of apple, 5 walnuts, 5 cranberries that were buried at the bottom. We asked for the eggs on the burgers to be cooked through, but the yolks were liquid and messy. They came with about ten little French fries. Only a very abbreviated brunch menu was offered with mostly breakfast type items, but we were there at 1pm and would have preferred a regular lunch menu. One of the servers kept squirming between the wall and our table rather than taking the extra two steps to walk around the other side. The whole experience was very mediocre for the price.

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  14. JenniferL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing, as always! Love this place! Best Brunch spot in Southern MD!

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  15. JamesD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Terrible extensive wait to be seated. First, no one at all. Then hostess ignored us. Then first service ignored us with an attitude! Then we got a Extraordinary Server (Jamison) who also made Excellent cocktails, and attentive while still giving us personal space for conversation. Then brought us food that was Out of This World. Head Chef (and Owner) came by to apologize for the opening difficulties. Overall a catastrophe that was rescued and transformed into food and service magnifique'!

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  16. MikeH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An awesome selection of unique appetizers/entrees to choose from. The brussels sprouts and shrimp apps were delicious. The website wasn't updated so they didn't have the Blood orange ale I wanted but the Vixen Red filled in nicely. To be expected with rotating taps. Servers and bartender were prompt and attentive. Staff is well trained and knowledgeable. You must go here!

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  17. AndreaP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The kitchen tends to be slow. I wish when there were corporate events they would bring in extra cooks so that we regulars could get our orders in a reasonable timeframe.

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  18. Jodie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. The English muffin spent too much time in the oven and was too hard to cut, but the dish was delicious nevertheless. The porch is quieter and covered if the weather is ok, and there are open tables in the sun as well. I can't judge the special diet meals. The brunch menu was innovative. We count it among the best places to eat in Leonardtown.

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  19. ReinerO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening here this past weekend. Service, food and ambience was perfect. We eat here probably once a month and it’s always a pleasure. The “Shank” is always delicious and the spicy shrimp are the best! Don’t hesitate to make a reservation and dine at this delightful old house on Leonardtown.

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  20. MeMaw78

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Well wasn’t shown or told about the specials. Hard to read on colored markers board. Make brighter. Other than that everything was great

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  21. FunwithFood

    Baltimore

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience5
    Terrific food all the way around. The kitchen got backed up so it was a little slow but worth the wait. Well done.

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  22. PatD

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy the excellent cocktails and food here. The menu has such good variety and the specials are always enticing. We thought our new server, Myriesha was so professional and pleasant!

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  23. PatrickH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Overall experience was great! Food and server were fantastic! Only issue I had was , I was brought a dirty glass which was changed out immediately. Great place and great food!

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  24. SheriN

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Repeat visitor to the Front Porch here. Service was really not the best but the waitress was as nice as could be. Took forever to get drinks then one glass of wine was sour and took 20 mins to get that switched out. Espresso martinis were not espresso martinis. Although tasty - they were not what was ordered - 3 of them. Food was delicious as always.

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  25. EKEK

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sabrina was wonderful!! Thank you very much for another great burger day!

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  26. SOMDeats

    Baltimore

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Love the fried green tomatoes back on the menu! Crab dip was a little heavy on the dip and light on the crab, but nice quantity for sharing.

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  27. KaylaL

    Baltimore

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Original menu, great quality. Service was lacking.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Yorkshire

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always good great food appetizers Are large enough for a meal

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  29. LisaH

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Front Porch is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is always delicious, our server was so friendly and welcoming, and it was so beautiful dining on the porch.

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  30. None

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience3
    Overall was great but the food did take a long time to come out and was cold when it did.

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  31. TheBarnes

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the concept and food at The Front Porch! We will definitely return for a midweek dinner. I had the shrimp and grits and they were very accommodating to my request to remove tomatoes. My husband had an open face French toast sandwich and he pretty much licked the plate. Yummy!

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  32. SusanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner! The food and service was amazing ❤️

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  33. KaylaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Even better then the pictures I saw on FB! Food was so good!

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  34. CindyM

    Washington DC

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants -- solid all the time, never disappoints in any way.

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  35. SheriN

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a beautiful day so sitting outside was definitely the right place to be. Food was fabulous. Our party of 4 all got salads. All different salads and all truly delicious.

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  36. ScottJ

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Would recommend this restaurant for family or My kind of dining

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  37. LizB

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been dining at the Front Porch for years and it never disappoints! The food and drinks are delicious, and the service is friendly and efficient. It’s my go-to place when I get together with friends.

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  38. amyinlusby

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was too salty but also had to wait for silverware after food was delivered

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  39. SheilaH

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5
    This has been one of our favorite places for a ladies’ lunch. Unfortunately, our last visit was not up to par. Service was almost nonexistent, and while the food was good, the portions seemed smaller than in the past.

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  40. DeborahH

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been to the Front Porch several times. We always love our meals. The outside seating is very nice but we could not sit outside this time because it was too windy. We live in Delaware, but when we are in the area visiting family, we love to come to the Front Porch. We will definitely be back when we are in the area.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.5 stars by 898 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 36 times today
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

  • 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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