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Porter Cafe

Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
West Roxbury Center, Boston
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    Boston Phoenix
    "But if you're eating, try the pierogies or the fish-tacos"(2 Tips)
    Vinny M.
    "Excellent beer selection for West Roxbury."(7 Tips)
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  • Ally P.heart icon on user image
    Ally PikeFebruary 25, 2017
    Don't leave without getting the last word ;) and the steamed muscles in the coconut broth, they are by far the most tender I have ever had! They even gave extra toast to finish the broth!
    Upvoted Apr 7
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    Boston.comJanuary 4, 2012
    Tiny, dimly lit, and offering dozens of craft beers – it’s already a great bar. It doesn’t hurt that chef Jimmy Whelen is cooking some of the tastiest food in West Roxbury. Read more
  • Boston Phoenix
    Boston PhoenixSeptember 28, 2011
    The most interesting menu options here come out of the taps...great beer selectiob. But if you're eating, try the pierogies or the fish-tacos
  • Terence C.heart icon on user image
    Terence ChanDecember 9, 2015
    Good burger. Came during for bunch on Sunday. Not too much on the menu. 4/5
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon BackhausNovember 16, 2014
    The beer, the food, the people. This is our go-to spot in West Rox.
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    BobitoOctober 19, 2015
    Fish tacos are bomb.com
  • Marisa C.heart icon on user image
    Marisa CJanuary 19, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    The mac and cheese with bacon is delicious!
  • Vinny M.heart icon on user image
    Vinny ManneringJune 12, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Excellent beer selection for West Roxbury. Friendly bar staff. Try a Rogue Dead Guy.
  • Alex L.heart icon on user image
    Alex LisakJune 25, 2016
    Burgers are excellent.
  • Eddie W.
    Eddie W.June 4, 2012
    Try the beer
  • Alana S.heart icon on user image
    Alana SteinFebruary 16
    Daddy’s home!
  • Keiko S.heart icon on user image
    Keiko SatohFebruary 18, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Fab cocktails!
  • Rosanne F.
    Rosanne FoleyJanuary 31, 2014
    They have beer here
  • Vinny M.heart icon on user image
    Vinny ManneringJuly 14, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Buy the mayor a beer
  • Holly M.heart icon on user image
    Holly MJanuary 15, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Pierogies! Yay!
  • Katherine W.
    Katherine WilsonFebruary 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    You can have eggs scrambled but not fried? What gives, man?
  • Chris D.
    Chris DeChellisFebruary 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Dear drunk massholes...fart outside.
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