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Porter's House - The Porter's House, Charlotte, NC
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The Porter's House

4.6
4.6
1435 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
At The Porter’s House our people are the heartbeat; Serving others well fills our souls. Rooted in the generous hospitality made legendary by porters of the past, we pay homage to the timeless traditions of quality, care, richness, and warmth. That legacy of personal service, humble elegance and legendary experiences drives us. It extends into the ingredients we source, the fine spirits that fill our bourbon room, and the thickness, tenderness and marbling of signature porterhouse steaks. When you come to our house, The Porter’s House, every meal is an occasion.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (704) 930-7878

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Scott Brooks

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining facilities for 6 to 100 guests. Kim@rarerootshospitality.com for Inquiries.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (844) 797-7216

  • Neighborhood

    Waverly

  • Cross street

    Providence Rd. & Ardrey Kell Rd.

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet parking available as well as self parking.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Easter 2023

    $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 9, 2023 only
    Join us at The Porter's House for a 3-course Easter Lunch! First Course (choice of): Iceberg Wedge Salad Mixed Greens Salad Sauteed Carolina Shrimp Mini Quiche Duo Second Course (choice of): Smoked Bacon and Pimento Cheese Crusted Filet Mignon Lowcountry Shrimp and Anson Mills Grits Verlasso Salmon with Roasted Tomato-Herb Risotto Crabcake Benedict with Creole Hollandaise Joyce Farms Chicken Breast with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Third Course (choice of): Mom's Cheesecake Ultimate Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae Carrot Cake Mixed Berry Crisp Raspberry-Chambord Crème Brulee
  • Garrison Brothers Bourbon Tasting

    $40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 5, 2023 only
    Join us at The Porter's House for a bourbon tasting and meet & greet with the Garrison brothers! Event will be from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Tickets will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and three 1 oz pours of the Garrison brothers bourbons; Small batch, Honeydew & Ballmorhea. Don't miss out, join in on the fun! *Ticket price includes tax and gratuity.

What 1,435 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Charlotte

    Good for business meals

  • Charlotte

    Good for special occasions

  • Charlotte

    Good for business meals

  • Charlotte

    Good for special occasions

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and 1/2 price wine. Nelson, Ellis and Brendon are the best!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    We waited 15 minutes for our waitress to grab is drinks, eventually we just went to the hostess to ask for a waitress. Once we were helped I ordered a glass of prosecco, which was flat, they tried to make up for it with a free dessert, but for $250 I would have preferred good service a good drink.
  3. GwenM

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Quick service with devoted server. He knew everything about the menu and was very attentive. Food was amazing! Filet cooked to perfection, veggies excellent. Bf said short ribs were the best!! We are super picky and didn’t expect much….awesome place! Will be back for sure

    The Porter's HouseResponded 4 days agoHey Gwen, thanks so much for your review! We look forward to serving you again soon :)

  4. LarryL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and Service was great--staff was very attentive

    The Porter's HouseResponded 4 days agoHey Larry, thanks so much for your review!

  5. GeorgeK

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Cocktails were fantastic, we had the mussels and cheese beignets for apps which were fantastic. Unfortunately my wife thought the mahi was under seasoned and fell a little flat. I too was a tad disappointed in my $65 Ribeye - it wasn't bad, but I've had better steaks at lower price points elsewhere in the QC.
  6. RandyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Porters never disappoints. The staff is professional and the service is top shelf.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 22, 2023Hey Randy, thanks for your review!

  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drinks were amazing. Our waitress was very attentive and informative about items on the menu.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 22, 2023Thanks for your review!

  8. Labron

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Used to go here with my wife before the pandemic. Pleased to see their survived. Great experience.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 22, 2023Hey Labron, thanks for your review!

  9. JohnW

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The calamari, though nicely cooked, was a bit too large and chewy in spots. The mahi mahi was nice but the crust on the top was a bit offputting. The creme brulet custard was runny as if not completely set. On the other hand, my wife's filet was perfectly cooked.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Honestly, my expectations for the Queen City and their restaurants have been somewhat low. The Porter's House....hmmmmm we pass thru this area often with our Son and his sports. I would never have known a gem was kept back there had it not beem for Sullivan Steakhouse cancelling our reservation 4 days prior to my Wife's 40th BDay. Renovations was the reason given to me, but whatever. I had been looking at this Gem for a while now, but never dug in. No expectation had going in, but was AMAZED by how dope they were.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 17, 2023Hey, thanks so much for your review!

  11. Mom2boys

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Our server Mike was excellent!

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding meal and service! Wine was fabulous!

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  13. DavidP

    Charlotte

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and drinks! Was the perfect place to celebrate a birthday with friends!

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  14. EnsleyG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Steak was under seasoned. Calamari lacked specialty flavor. It's taste like a dish I could have gotten from a Chinese restaurant. Potatoes were amazing. Asparagus were under cooked. Drinks were great. Cake was bland.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good as always. The pimento beignets were especially good. We do miss the hot pimento with bacon dip they used to serve.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  16. DavidB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating a birthday. Steaks were very good and made perfectly. Salads and sides were good as well. Michael was phenomenal and made our experience truly memorable.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 17, 2023Hey David, thanks for your review!

  17. BarryL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal. One of the best meals I've ever had.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Over salted beef abounded! Decent bourbon selection.
  19. AmyB

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice date night spot. Food is always good! Can’t go wrong with the filet and you must try the mussels appetizer

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 7, 2023Thanks for your review!

  20. KarenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If I could give more than 5 stars I would have. Service was superb and the food was incredible. My husband said it was the best food he's ever had. Would so totally go there again.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on March 1, 2023Thanks for your review!

  21. Lala

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It’s our choice for special occasions. The food is superb!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Monthly Family celebration of Gods Goodness with the wife & kids. Went on a Saturday evening after 8pm. Was definitely loud with energetic guests. Service seemed like a mixture of new people with experienced. Our server was nice but seemed stretched thin at times. Other bus boys were very attentive. Food was fantastic. My lady actually said it was the best calamari she’s ever had. (She ate it too fast to get a photo) We even stuck around for dessert. Overall it was a very pleasant experience. Next time I’ll take better photos. ;)
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impeccable service and food

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 26, 2023Thanks for your review!

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience, service and food was amazing!

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 21, 2023Thank you for your review!

  25. EHai

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was OK. Steak was overcooked. Generally, would say it wasn't worth the price.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Meal was really good. My steak was perfectly cooked. It was a bit noisy and we had a small table which was challenging for all the sides we had. Overall a very good experience!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Arrived 5 mins before my 9pm reservation time and was told it would be a 15 minute wait and they would text me when our table was ready. 45 minutes later we walk back in with the intention of canceling only to be told "oh I have a table that we can sit the two of you right away. My food was very well prepared however my wife ordered a medium well steak that was over cooked and tough they did well with getting a new properly prepared steak back out to us in a timely manner. Overall experience was favorable.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Over rated maybe because I went on Valentine’s Day but the food was just okay to me. I certainly feel I could have gotten more bang for my buck elsewhere
  29. ELfood

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an awesome dinner for Valentine's Day! Great menu choices.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  30. JeffC

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Service was good, Food was good , but not great for the price. Appetizers was good Salads were a big disappointment Entree was good but no more than upscale steak house Dessert was average The drinks were on point. The location was convenient and the valet was on point They took advantage of the Valentine Day Occasion to up price their normal menu offerings The same meal would have cost around $20 less per person than the Valentines Day menu
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was fantastic

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  32. Joseph

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my third visit. It’s been great every time.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  33. anonymous

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    OUTSTANDING! The steaks were better than Ruth Chris steakhouse. One of the 6 persons in our party struggled to get her Filet mingon at the correct level to where she could eat it, it was very red and very bloody and she sent it back twice. We were all rather embarrassed about it (for her and the chef). Overall very impressed with the meal and all that we encountered.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  34. Warren

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Valentine's dinner with my wife. Food and service were excellent. Parking assistants and Hostesses were also excellent. Everyone was friendly and efficient. The only complaint was that the restaraunt's wifi service did not have internet service while we were there.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 17, 2023Thanks for your review!

  35. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Entree's and desserts were great, but pita bread with the crab dip appetizer was chewy and hard. Waiter was servicing too many tables at once and didn't check in after often. Otherwise, this would have been a 5 star experience.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    The service was horrible it’s no way around it that. We put our food order in with our drinks at the same time and it took and hour and 30 mins for it to come out. We had to continues ask for refills while waiting on our order. The waiter showed no sense of urgency and barley check on our party of 6. I would not recommend if you are big on service
  37. Ziggy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made a Saturday night reservation and we were sat promptly. All cocktails we had were delicious as well as our steak and scallops. Best crab cakes i’ve had in a while. We will be back.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 14, 2023Hey Ziggy, thanks for your review!

  38. CourtneyH

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed our dinner. The service was excellent, as always and our food was delicious.

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 14, 2023Hey Courtney, thank for your review!

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    NOT a good place for a date night on Saturday night. My wife & I were really looking forward to having a nice & quiet dinner without the kids. We made reservations weeks in advance for Valentines weekend. When we arrived we were surprised at the noise level- you could hardly talk it was so loud. We immediately noticed really large parties of 10 or more people & very few couples. The number of children was overwhelming- reminiscent of a McDonalds playground. We were seated near 2 large tables with little to no adult supervision. Additionally the restaurant packed tables such you are right on top of your neighbor. After 20 minutes of being seated no one had even greeted us or took a drink order. Multiple waiters kept walking pass focused on the large tables & neglecting ours even after multiple attempts to get their attention. Surprisingly the staffing numbers appeared more than adequate. I had to go back to the host to request service. Finally a waitress from another area arrived & she was great. Eventually the manager arrived & apologized & gave us a discount. The food was good. If you are looking for a very expensive restaurant to take your kids go here! Otherwise don’t bother.
  40. SteveS

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience, hands down the best general Manger ever. She is a machine literally does everything!!

    The Porter's HouseResponded on February 14, 2023Hey Steve, thanks for your review! We agree, Ellis is the best! :)

FAQs

The Porter's House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 930-7878.

The Porter's House is rated 4.6 stars by 1435 OpenTable diners.

The Porter's House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Porter's House

7417 Waverly Walk Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Providence Rd. & Ardrey Kell Rd.

  • Neighborhood

    Waverly

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet parking available as well as self parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Scott Brooks

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (704) 930-7878

  • Private party facilities

    Private dining facilities for 6 to 100 guests. Kim@rarerootshospitality.com for Inquiries.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (844) 797-7216

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