THE BACK PORCH

Salem, OR · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Salem
#50
of 532 restaurants
City Percentile
78%
rating percentile
Address
THE BACK PORCH, 1142 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR 97304
Phone
(503) 689-1766
Website
www.thebackporchrestaurantsalem.com

THE BACK PORCH is a restaurant located in Salem, OR. It is one of 532 restaurants listed in Salem. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Salem city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About THE BACK PORCH

We smoke all our meats and make elevated sandwiches with some very tasty sides like battered fries, whole sweet potatoes moque choux, and so much more. Very fresh ingredients and good portions.

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Nichol · Nov 2025

I just had my first meal at The Back Porch, and I am convinced I’ve found my new comfort-food headquarters. From the moment I walked in, the place had a fun, nerdy vibe. We were welcomed by the owner, Krissy, who walked me through the menu and made recommendations. Now… the food itself was outstanding. I ordered more than any reasonable person should, and it was absolutely worth it: - Back Porch Burger: Perfectly juicy, full of flavor, and stacked just right. Every bite was a little masterpiece. - French Dip: Excellent. The meat was tender, the bread had that ideal crisp-soft balance, and the au jus was rich and deeply satisfying. - Mini Mac with Pulled Pork: This should honestly come with a warning label because I will be thinking about it for days. Creamy mac paired with smoky pulled p

★★★★★ 5.0 Erin Cotrone · Apr 2025

We just came here for the first time tonight. We chose this place based off of the reviews and boy did it not disappoint. We tried the pulled pork sandwich, the crispy chicken sandwich, the burger, the loaded tots, and the Mac attack with tri tip. The bread and buns were all super soft, the meat was all delicious and tender, and the BBQ sauce is phenomenal. The Mac and cheese was so creamy and not overpowering. The fries are the perfect crispiness and the homemade ranch is amazing. You won't be disappointed!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Victoria Thwing · Jan 2026

Best sit down restaurant we have been to in a while in this genre. If you are looking for something chill, fun, family friendly, the staff is amazing, super welcoming, zany nerdy and fun. Food was great! Portions were decent. Prices were reasonable. Comic book characters and toys and life size this and that. Got our order perfect and made great accommodations for the fsct that we had little kids. Easy restaurant to miss, but dont miss it if you ever have the chance to go, take it! A bit spendy if you are expecting fast food prices, but they are 10x better than fast food. The place isnt that big, not much seating inside, but it will be worth your while to go. Once in a lifetime experience.

★★★★★ 5.0 Jen Rickey · Jul 2024

My hubby and I heard there was a new restaurant in West Salem and we couldn’t wait to try them. They are located in the old Azul’s Taco House. This new place is an adventure for the eyes with so many interesting fun things to discover. It’s a literal salute to pop culture and it’s awesome!! The owner, who took our order, was so nice and helpful. The menu is very limited but it appears they have some staple items and then some changing items as well. They also have specials. Everything is homemade, including the salad dressing. Their dill ranch is a little thin but very delicious. My hubby had the Philosopher sandwich with fries and a drink for $17, which he said was very good. My son had the kid’s pulled pork slider with fries and a drink for $7. He also really liked his meal. I had the

★★★★★ 5.0 Ym R · Jun 2025

I'm so happy a place like this opened in Salem. The food, service and atmosphere is exactly what a nerd like me would love. The comics and action figures lining the wall immediately tells me that the owner connects with people like me. I walk into this place and it makes me will like a happy child again. I ordered the mac attack on my first trip here and the whole rack of ribs on my second trip. Both were delicious. They had multiple sauce options and they give a price break when you order the whole rack of ribs. I really hope they stay in Salem. West Salem is a nice community and this restaurant fits in perfectly. Keep doing what you're doing guys! Whatever you're doing, you are doing it right! I am an extremely happy customer.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

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