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The Porter's House - Steakhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina

The Porter's House

4.5 (792 reviews)

7417 Waverly Walk Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277

Steak house
Restaurant

About The Porter's House - steak house in Charlotte, North Carolina

Modern steakhouse offering classic fare in a chic space with a private bourbon room & a patio.

Customer Review Summary

The Porter's House received predominantly positive reviews with highlights including exceptional service, warm atmosphere, and beautiful food presentation. Many guests praised the attentive and knowledgeable staff, enhancing the dining experience with personalized touches, such as birthday cards and cocktail recommendations. While several reviewers noted the steak quality, a few found certain dishes, particularly seafood and side items, underwhelming. The restaurant is considered an excellent choice for special occasions and date nights, with a vibrant ambiance and easy parking. Overall, while food quality may vary, the overall experience, especially customer service, was highly rated, leading many to express a desire to return.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Valet parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
555
4
135
3
57
2
24
1
21
Based on 792 reviews

Ekaterina A

6 months ago

We had a magical experience and wanted to say biggest THANK YOU to everyone involved. My in-laws were visiting us for the first time here in US all the way from Russia. Today was my father-in-law birthday, and Porter House made our experience so special, so warm and welcoming! Firstly, they seated us very conveniently with the kids in the small separate room, which was perfect for our family; secondly, we were greeted with the special birthday card, translated to Russian for the birthday man. Thirdly, the service was absolutely first class, caring, attentive and very classy. Our waiter - I am so sorry that I forgot your name, but he deserves separate appreciation! He made our evening absolutely the best and payed attention to even our youngest guests (thank you again for extra pineapple!). He gave us wonderful recommendations for every person’s taste, and the food was absolutely what you could expect from the quality steak house. Serving for starters and entrees was very elegant and combination of tastes transforms to a perfect harmony. Again - we have only the best impression, I want to thank again everyone who helped us make this evening so memorable for our visitors! And we definitely would come back there for any other evening, their cocktail list deserves separate visit as well as many other items in the menu!

Reuben Broussard

5 months ago

The service was satisfactory, but not exceptional. The food was of average quality. While the appetizers were not particularly noteworthy, the main courses were acceptable. Overall, this establishment would be a suitable choice for business dinners. However, it may not be the most romantic setting for a romantic date.

Bob Burnette

2 months ago

Always have our office party here. The very best steak I get all year. It's not inexpensive but a very good value with excellent and knowledgeable staff. Parking is easy.

Tawana Lockhart

7 months ago

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was definitely TOP notch!! We were immediately greeted and seated promptly for our 7pm reservation. The customer service, drinks, food, and ambiance was amazing!! We started with drinks and I had a glass of Riesling (which was by far one of the best ones I have ever had in a restaurant) My boyfriend chose his signature drink a smoked old fashioned which he really enjoyed as well. For starters we had the mussels and shrimp appetizers to start. Both dishes were very flavorful, savory & well balanced with delicious sauces. My boyfriend enjoyed the surf & turf special with a side of mushrooms & onions. I had the chicken entree with broccolini and mashed potatoes in a mushroom gravy sauce. Both entrees were just as delicious as the appetizers!! This is definitely an upscale laid back restaurant with a nice vibe worth visiting. It is in a great and thriving location very close to my home (which I really love) Also, The valet parking is a nice touch! We thoroughly enjoyed our date night for his birthday and we will definitely be going back!! Ten out of ten!!

Carolyn Ryan

7 months ago

Attended a Basil Hayden bourbon dinner and everything was amazing. The menu had a variety of creative dishes perfectly paired with unique drinks from the bar. Service was awesome and the entire evening was very well done. Looking forward to future dinners.

Sdc Clt

8 months ago

The service is phenomenal there. We went as soon as they opened. There was plenty of seating though my reservation would not allow me to reserve anything besides a high top. The steak, shrimp cocktail, potatoes, and Caesar salad was delicious. The sauce with the entree was not the best.

Craig Adelhardt

1 year ago

The Porter's House is a great place for a date night. The vibes are really cool. The staff are all amazing, from the greeters at the front door to the wait staff. Each one was so attentive and genuinely cared about us. We made a reservation and showed up a little bit early and tables were available. We were told we could sit wherever we wanted in the bar area, so my wife and I chose a table against the wall. The person who brought our menus over next said we looked a little cramped and wouldn't we want to sit in a more open table instead? Yes we would, thank you! Because of that little bit of paying attention, we had a much more comfortable meal. Our waiter was incredible with the way he described the food on the menu to the way he poured the wine at our table. He was a bright highlight of the evening. The Porter's House is a steak house. For some reason, my wife and I both went with seafood. In retrospect, that was a mistake, as we should have stuck with what the restaurant is known for. I started with a tomato and mozzarella salad, which was quite tasty and fresh. I liked it best of all the food I had. For my main course, I ordered salmon over risotto. The risotto was bland and under seasoned and not very flavorful. The salmon was fine. It was cooked properly and tasted like salmon. But nothing about it stood out or made me think I would order it again. To share, my wife and I ordered the Brussels sprouts. They were cooked okay and were drizzled with a balsamic glaze. But the sprouts just didn't have a lot going for them. Maybe they were baked in the oven and therefore no charring took place to enhance the flavor or texture? Not sure. But we both agreed that something was lacking in these sprouts. Other restaurants in the area do phenomenal jobs with their Brussels sprouts. I wouldn't recommend them at The Porter's House. Will we give this place a try again? Definitely. The staff was too good and there is too much promise in the items on the menu that are in the restaurant's wheelhouse. The food was disappointing during this visit, yes. But everything else about The Porter's House screams greatness. We'll just have to remember next time that when going to a steakhouse to order the steak.

make up giniva

7 months ago

We had an amazing time with my friends. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our host, Jason, was exceptional and truly enhanced our visit with his attentive and knowledgeable service. His recommendations were spot-on, and he made us feel welcome and well-cared for throughout our meal. I highly recommend this restaurant for its excellent cuisine and outstanding service. We will definitely be returning!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–10 PM
Monday 5–9 PM
Saturday 5–10 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100