Porter's in the Forest

Porter's in the Forest reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Seattlediner

   Seattle42 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 17, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We had the 5 course tasting menu at Porter's in the Forest on Saturday 1/16/16. It was terrific, and an excellent value. The first course was a delicious scallop ceviche, the second roasted cauliflower. Next came a halibut course, with puréed squash. The filet was perfectly cooked with great accompaniments. We were very full, but the bread pudding to finish was superb. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant in the Poppy Hills Golf Club.
   

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   Live2Eatg

   Hawaii79 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on November 24, 2015

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Interesting and tasteful food on the golf course; enjoyed the Salmon salad - yummy!
   

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   Seakille VIP

   San Francisco32 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on November 22, 2015

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Really a massive disappointment. The ambience is not fine dining. It's more sports bar. The black cod was fishy. The other dishes our party had were acceptable but none really good. The kitchen messed up several of our orders with those from another table. The waiter looked like he was 19 years old and was annoying. He apologized for the chef who he said was having a 'bad day'. The chef did come out to apologize but it seemed insincere.
   

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   RobertR

   Washington DC6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on October 16, 2015

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Invited a senior colleague for our periodic lunch. The food review applies to lunch only as they also serve breakfast and dinner. The club, dining venue/bar and view onto the course no frills and great. Outside seating is comfortable with wind shelter and firepits. Both eating areas can get loud with golfers coming and going but hey - it is primarily a golf club with pretty nice amenities. The support staff and management were all exceptionally helpful and attentive never intrusive but always there. Service was excellent and the chef delivered one of the dishes he had prepared for an appetizer - the gnocchi was good not special. My guest loved the place but remarked that his Reuben Sandwich was not up to expectations. My plain Salmon Salad was good. The coffee was robust and tasty. The overall experience was Good and the venue served it's purpose without muss or fuss. We are both of the opinion that the food could improve. I will try again before I make a recommendation to my other friends to go for lunch. That is why I won't recommend it yet. If you are a golfer, and the course was busy on Friday- the club is a good, organized and functional place and course is newly redone and impressive.
   

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   Bobby

   San Francisco6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on August 26, 2015

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So much has been made about the NEW Poppy Hills Golf Course and the completely remodeled clubhouse and restaurant. They certainly hit the mark with the remodel as the views are much improved and the place is comfortable, open, warm, and inviting from the moment you step inside. Now appearance can only take you so far. We really wanted to try their club sandwich to experience their homemade bacon but that is no longer on the menu. The menu, while limited, has some different items that you won't find elsewhere. We ordered the Korean BBQ cheesesteak I believe they called it. It comes like a Philly Cheesesteak but with Korean BBQ beef and homemade Kimchi. While the meat was cooked nicely the bread/roll was so soggy that I had to eat the sandwich with a knife and fork. That is just wrong. The kimchi had no taste to it all. Probably the worst rendition of a Philly Cheesesteak ever. While the makeover looks great and the service is excellent the entire establishment, both golf and food, are not living up to the hype.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on August 17, 2015

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Had dinner on a Sunday night & surprised by lhow few people were dining there. Food especially small plates were delicious & portions very generous.
   

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   live4food

   San Francisco86 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on June 24, 2015

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Pretty setting and a good option for a quiet business lunch, except when a golf event is going on. Food is good, portions generous. The service is slow and needs to be brought up a notch.
   

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   BobbyB

   Central Coast23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 10, 2015

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice clubhouse facility with better than average clubhouse food and beautiful view of peninsula forest links. Can eat outside on a warm day. Lots of noise with lots of TV monitors. It is what it is.
   

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   GaryS

   Central Coast2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 25, 2015

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Excellent food and service. Extremely loud group at the bar diminished the overall experience. In the future, we will come back on a different evening of the week in the hope that the loud (intoxicated?) golfers are Friday regulars at the course.
   

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    Neighbor

    Las Vegas9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 10, 2015

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1

    Thought the grill atmosphere was not conducive for evening dining but more for lunch. Food was good but prices too high for a grill. Wine charges also too high.
    

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