The Front Porch - Leonardtown

4.5

1153 Reviews

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

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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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Regional American (Southern), American, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–15:00
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
Area
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

What 1,153 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

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

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The Front Porch in Leonardtown offers a charming dining experience, nestled in a historic setting with a wraparound porch perfect for warm weather. Known for "great service and great food," guests enjoy diverse menu options, highlighted by standout appetizers like the "fried green tomatoes" and "amazing Brussels sprouts." Ideal for families, celebrations, and romantic dates.

1,153 Reviews

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Christina
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place to have dinner. The menu is filled with delicious choices.
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Ginger
Charleston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 3rd visit. Has become a travel stop favorite.
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Frances VIP
Washington DC36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a lovely lunch here today. Ordered my favorite lunch from them, a front porch salad with grilled salmon and honey mustard dressing. It was great as always—salmon was perfectly cooked. I found the draft Woodchuck hard cherry cider also delightful. Will be back, though I would prefer to sit downstairs next time.
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SheriN VIP
Washington DC21 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Waitress was good but so loud. You could hear everything she said to every table in the whole room and it was very distracting. Special was very good. Scallop dish was disappointing. Scallops were the size of a nickel - and only 4 of them. But enough risotto to feed the whole table of 5. Took 25 mins to get dessert. Despite all this, still an enjoyable evening.
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EricaZ
Jacksonville3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu lacks good vegetarian options. It would be great to see a veggie pasta. I ordered a grilled cheese because falafel sandwich didn’t speak to me.
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John
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Went for a day after Valentine's Day meal with my sweetie. The food (Poke Nachos appetizer, Scallops Rissoto and Striper Rockefeller) were excellent and reasonably priced by today's inflated prices. We plan to go again.
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Caitlin
Washington DC3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Valentine’s Day, great menu, great food, great service, and great ambiance! Highly recommend!
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Judith
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice they’re very accommodating. The noise level was a little loud, but that was OK.
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Brenda
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing as always, service was "ok" took our order and didn't come back to refill drinks, just to give us the bill. Still like it though. : )
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Harry
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Roomy, quaint, fireplaces lit. Excellent service, very good meal, everything was fresh and hot out of the kitchen. Overall, it was a very pleasant meal experience.
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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 4.5 stars by 1153 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Front Porch - Leonardtown

22770 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Additional information

Area
Leonardtown
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–15:00
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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thefrontporchmd.com/
Phone number
(301) 997-1009

The Front Porch - Leonardtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Starters and Add-Ons

Braised Pork Nachos*US$11.99

Brussels and BaconUS$9.99

Chilled Seared Tuna WontonsUS$12.99

Fried PicklesUS$7.99

Scallop Crostini*US$13.99

Grilled Flank Steak Bruschetta*US$11.99

The Big Cheese*US$13.99

St. Mary's County Fried OystersUS$13.99

Crab Dip*US$12.99

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Vegetarian Gluten Free Soup Selection

Seasonal Soup Selection

Sandwiches & Wraps

Local Grass-Fed CheeseburgerUS$11.99

Fried HaddockUS$12.99

Fried Turkey BLTAUS$13.99

Chicken Melt or Veggie MeltUS$11.99

Quiche of the DayUS$11.99

Maryland Style Crab Cake

Flank Steak GyroUS$12.99

The Front Porch Pastrami SandwichUS$11.99

Fish Taco'sUS$12.99

Salads

House SaladUS$7.99

Caesar SaladUS$7.99

The Famous Front Porch SaladUS$8.99

Cobb SaladUS$9.99

Soup & SaladUS$11.99

Teres Major Spinach Steak SaladUS$14.99

Cranberry Walnut Salad with Honey Maple Glazed SalmonUS$14.99

Seared Ahi Tuna Over Field Greens SaladUS$13.99

Harvest Chef SaladUS$13.99

Entrées

Fried Chicken & WafflesUS$15.99

Smoked Pork ShankUS$21.99

Salmon Crab ScampiUS$27.99

Lamb Loin ChopsUS$27.99

Scallop RisottoUS$26.99

Teres MajorUS$24.99

Fried Green Tomatoes & Boursin CheeseUS$16.99

Pan Seared HalibutUS$28.99

Fried Turkey Pot PieUS$18.99

Crab Cakes

Shrimp and GritsUS$21.99

Rosemary Ranch Chicken KabobsUS$15.99

Junior Menu

Crispy Chicken Tenders & French FriesUS$7.99

Hamburger & French FriesUS$6.99

French Bread Cheese PizzaUS$6.99

Grilled Cheese & French FriesUS$6.99

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