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Front Porch Restaurant

4.4 3,187 reviews 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM 12039 N Florida Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34434, United States

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Front Porch Restaurant, located in Dunnellon, Florida, is a charming American eatery that has quickly gained a reputation for its warm service and hearty dishes. Patrons consistently rave about the friendly atmosphere and the size of the portions, making it an ideal spot for breakfast or lunch. Reviews highlight the exceptional service; specific mentions of attentive waitstaff, like Angelina and Jennifer, emphasize the commitment to customer satisfaction even during busy hours.

The menu offers a delightful array of comfort foods, such as the beloved fried chicken and chicken & dumpling special, which diners describe as being prepared with genuine care and flavor. Guests praise the balance of taste and portion sizes, noting that meals are so satisfying that many opt to take dessert, like the irresistible banana cream pie, home with them. The quick service allows for a relaxed dining experience, even on crowded days, ensuring visitors leave happy and full.

Overall, Front Porch Restaurant stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone in the area looking to enjoy delicious, homemade American cuisine in a welcoming setting. It's a place where food and warmth come together, promising a memorable meal every time.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Front Porch Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Front Porch Restaurant

4.4
3,187 reviews
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100%
4
26%
3
9%
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6%
1
7%

Review highlights

Based on 3,187 reviews

Front Porch Restaurant in Dunnellon, FL, is consistently praised for its generous portions, reasonably priced American breakfast and lunch fare, and flavorful homestyle dishes. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and attentive service, even during busy times, with staff often described as welcoming and efficient. The menu features comforting favorites like fried chicken, homemade soups, and Southern-inspired sides, which receive positive remarks for taste and quality. Many customers appreciate the cozy, inviting atmosphere combined with the value offered, making it a popular stop for both locals and visitors seeking a satisfying meal. Overall, Front Porch Restaurant is recognized for delivering a warm dining experience with hearty, well-prepared food.

Restalynn Pieces
May 27, 2025

Came here for breakfast while on vacation! Such a sweet staff. Food portions are huge and the price is fair. Will definitely come back ! Very filling breakfast for me !

Lacey Lewis
May 26, 2025

The food and service was incredible! We came from Jacksonville to spend time at the springs and stopped here on our way out Angelina was our waitress and she did a wonderful job! At the height of a rush she never let us go without

Jackie
May 24, 2025

EXCELLENT and highly recommend this place. Service from the time we walked in was exceptional. The food tasted like it was made with such love. I had the chicken & dumpling special and my husband had home made soup and a chicken burger. We both were so impressed with the flavor of everything. We were so full that we took a banana cream pie home and oh my ..... tasted so good. Will definitely go back next time in Florida.

Estrella Sagarzazu
May 03, 2025

We ordered the corn nuggets, then the fried chicken with sweet potato and cole slaw, and. Red snapper with mashed potato and cole slaw. Everything was delicious!! Server was friendly and service very fast even though it was a little crowded.

Chris Allen
Apr 13, 2025

This place is awesome. The fried chicken was great! Our waitress Jennifer was awesome!

Joseph Barnett
Mar 27, 2025

All servers wonderful. Refilled water and coffee before asking. Chep Mike came our explained how the search for real veggies and food...which explauned why the tomatoes were as good as my Papa’s 50 years ago! Cobbler filled with real peaches. 4 veggies plate perfect. Coffee strong. Loved watching 3 generations of loving family run place. My wife ate here 2 years ago when grandson said "BEST chicken ever" and talked abour it so much we made another long trip to come back. Another drove couple hours. And real plates!! And no straws if requested so we had a no plastic meal! ( 500,000,000 a day used in US...(Hopefully restaurants start giving only if requested. The couple restaurants doing this I saw few straws.. ) thanks!

Angela Freeborn
Mar 27, 2025

Absolutely love this little Dunnellon restaurant. The Front Porch is quaint, locally owned and welcoming. The food and pies absolutely delicious. We had the Southern Style Pot Roast, with field peas, fries and a slice of Cuban bread. Omg, this pot roast is one of the best I've had. The meat so tender and full of flavor, and enhanced beautifully with the vegetables and gravy. Great portions too. We also had the peach pie, and again it was delicious. Not filled with a purified sugary jelly or soggy fruit. This pie was packed with real chunky slices of sweet juicy peaches in a delicious short crust pastry. We came home with the whole pie. It was mouthwatering good. This is now one of our favorite places, and we can't wait to try more of their pie varieties. The Strawberry & Rhubarb pie is next on our list. Our server was awesome and he was so helpful and friendly. Highly Recommend.

Joan Abreu
Feb 27, 2025

I went to have a coffee and a refreshing drink, and the desserts were extremely delicious, the host and the server were very friendly. Although I didn’t eat any food, I could see that the dishes looked very well prepared.

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Quick info

Address
12039 N Florida Ave, Dunnellon, FL 34434, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
American restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday (Today) 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Sunday 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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