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Porch Cafe & Bistro
1625 E Beach Dr #2A, Galveston, TX 77550
Porch Cafe & Bistro
Step into the beautiful surroundings of Porch Café on East Beach, right in the heart of Beachtown. Enjoy a wonderful cuisine in a breathtaking and elegant setting. The surroundings invite a feeling of relaxation and calm with beach vibes all around. If you have an event or Beach Wedding then Porch Cafe must be your host. Let them cater your event on the beach with seating for up to 130 guests. Thier amazing Brunch is served Friday thru Sunday.
Available Friday – Sunday
Friday 11am-12:30pm
Saturday and Sunday 10am-2:30pm
Shrimp & Grits | 22
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp | Jalapeño Gouda Grits | Asparagus
Breakfast Plate | 15
Eggs | Bacon | Jalapeño Gouda Grits | Biscuit | Fresh Fruit
Vegetable Frittata | 16
Add: Crab Cake 14 | Smoked Salmon 12 | Shrimp 12
Benedicts
Poached Eggs | House Hollandaise | Arugula | English Muffin
Choices:
Crab Cake 22 | Smoked Salmon 20 | Canadian Bacon 16
Vegetarian Breakfast Tostada | 18
Corn Tortilla | Refried Beans | Eggs | Vegan Chorizo | Romaine| Pico | Avocado | Cotija
Salmon Lox | 18
Cream Cheese | Cucumber| Capers | Red Onion
French Toast | 14
Chicken & Waffle | 20
Jalapeno Gouda Grits
Seared Yellowfin Tuna Salad | 24
Seared 8ox Tuna | Grilled Asparagus | Hearts of Romaine | Japanese Sesame Dressing
Gulf Shrimp Tacos | 22
Fresh Grilled Shrimp | House made Roasted Salsa | Avocado | Cotilla Cheese | Pico | Mixed Greens
Porch Stack | 18
Pancakes| Bacon | Fresh Seasonal Berries
Smoked Salmon Scramble | 20
3 Large Fresh Eggs | Smoked Salmon | Split Bagel | Topped with Chives and Hollandaise
Eggs 4 | Bacon 4 | Grits 4 | Biscuit 2 | Waffle 10
Baked Goat Cheese | 16
Goat Cheese | Blackberry Chipotle Sauce | Roasted Almonds | Fresh Berries
Sweet Chili Shrimp | 18
Kimchi | Mango Chutney | Sriracha Vinaigrette
Fried Green Tomatoes | 18
Cornmeal Battered Green Tomatoes | Arugula | Jumbo Lump Crab
Lollipop Lamb Chops | 18
Jalapeno Gouda Grits | Pico de Gallo | Arugula | Balsamic Glaze
Porch Devils | 14
Deviled Eggs | Crawfish | Corn & Pepper Relish | Arugula | Sriracha
Lump Crab Cake | 20
Gouda Burger | 18
Lettuce | Tomato | Red Onion | Garlic Parmesan Fries
Crab Cake Sandwich | 18
Crab Cake | Fried Green Tomato | Bacon | Cajun Remoulade
Cajun Chicken Sandwich | 20
Grilled or Fried Chicken Breast | Smoked Gouda | Bacon | Avocado Lime Crema | Cajun Ranch | Sweet Potato Fries
Caprese Sandwich | 20
Ciabatta | Buffalo Mozzarella | Fresh Roma Tomato | Spinach | Pesto Aiolo | Balsamic Glaze | Truffle Parmesan Fries
Gumbo | 10 | 15
Smoked Turkey | Turkey Sausage | Crawfish | Brown Rice
Soup of the Day | 10 | 15
Caesar Elote | 14 | 18
Romaine | Grilled Elote | Cotija | House Croutons
Texas Wedge | 12 | 16
Iceberg | Pickled Okra | Pico de Gallo | Bacon | Ranch Dressing | Blue Cheese Crumbles
Mixed Berry Salad with Goat Cheese | 18
Mixed Greens | Fresh Seasonal Berries | Goat Cheese | Mixed Berry Vingiarette
Grilled Chicken Salad | 22
Mixed Greens and Arugula | Avocado | Candied Pecan | Grilled Chicken | Poppy Seed Dressing
Baked Goat Cheese | 16
Goat Cheese | Blackberry Chipotle Sauce | Roasted Almonds | Fresh Berries
Sweet Chili Shrimp | 18
Kimchi | Mango Chutney | Sriracha Vinaigrette
Fried Green Tomatoes | 18
Cornmeal Battered Green Tomatoes | Arugula | Jumbo Lump Crab
Lollipop Lamb Chops | 18
Jalapeno Gouda Grits | Pico de Gallo | Arugula | Balsamic Glaze
Porch Devils | 14
Deviled Eggs | Crawfish | Corn & Pepper Relish | Arugula | Sriracha
Brick Oven Caprese Flatbread | 16
Buffalo Mozzarella Fresh Roma Tomato | Pesto Sauce | Fresh Basil | Balsamic Glaze
Grilled Veggie Flatbread | 22
2 Fresh Bell Pepper stuffed with: Mushrooms | Zucchini | Spinach | Sundried Tomato | Asparagus Tips | Garbanzo Beans Fresh Basil | Garlic | Buffalo Mozzarella
Lump Crab Cake | 20
Add Protein
Chicken 8 | Shrimp 12 | Crab Cake 14 | Salmon (Cold-Smoked or Grilled) 12 | Vegan Chorizo 8
Gumbo | 10 | 15
Gulf Shrimp | Andouille Sausage | Crawfish | Brown Rice
Soup of the Day | 10 | 15
Caesar Elote | 14 | 18
Romaine | Grilled Elote | Cotija | House Croutons
Texas Wedge | 12 | 16
Iceberg | Pickled Okra | Pico de Gallo | Bacon | Ranch Dressing | Blue Cheese Crumbles
Mixed Berry Salad with Goat Cheese | 18
Mixed Greens | Fresh Seasonal Berries | Goat Cheese | Mixed Berry Vinaigrette
Grilled Chicken Salad | 22
Mixed Greens and Arugula | Avocado | Candied Pecan | Grilled Chicken | Poppy Seed Dressing
Chicken Sauvignon | 28
Chicken | Mushrooms | Beurre Blanc | Linguini
Shrimp Gnocchi | 34
Grilled Gulf Shrimp | Sun-dried Tomato | Spinach | Mushrooms | Basil Cream Sauce
Red Snapper | 38
Grilled Red Snapper | Jalapeño Gouda Grits | Seasonal Vegetable
Fillet Mignon | 46
8oz Fillet | Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes | Seasonal Vegetable
Mango Chutney Glazed Salmon | 36
Mango Chutney | Jalapeño Gouda Grits | Seasonal Vegetable
Crab & Shrimp Linguine | 42
Jumbo Lump Crab | Gulf Shrimp | Caper Beurre Blanc
Cornish Hen | 38
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes | Blackberry Chipotle Brussel Sprouts | Pomegranate Glaze
Filet Seafood Tower | 60
8oz Filet | Sautéed Gulf Shrimp | Lump Crab
Mushroom Pappardelle Pasta | 24
Mushroom | Spinach | Parmesan | Garlic | White Wine Cream Sauce
Shrimp & Grits | 28
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp | Jalapeno Gouda Grits | Asparagus
Seared Tuna Steak | 30
8oz Tuna Steak Seared | Jasmine Rice | Stir Fried Sesame Veggie Medley | House Special Ponzu Sauce
New York Strip and Truffle Fries | 42
14oz Loin Strip | Chimichurri Sauce | House Truffle Parmesan Fries
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb | 44
Australian Lamb | Rosemary Garlic Potatoes | Candied Carrots
Sea Bass Pan Seared | 44
Sea Bass | Lemon Butter Cream Sauce | Smoked Gouda Grits | Sautéed Jumbo Asparagus
Add Protein:
Chicken 8 | Shrimp 12 | Crab Cake 14 | Salmon (Cold-Smoked or Grilled) 12 | Vegan Chorizo 8
[ Serving size: 2-3 people]
Jalapeno Gouda Grits | 12
Blackberry Chipotle Brussels Sprouts | 15
Jumbo Sautéed Asparagus | 12
Truffle Parmesan Fries | 15
Sweet Potato Fries | 12
Garlic Herb Mashed Potatoes | 14
Fingerling Potatoes | 12
*Prices and Availability Subject to Change
Hours of operation
- Monday - Closed
- Tuesday - Closed
- Wednesday - Closed
- Thursday 5PM-9PM
- Friday Lunch 11AM-3PM Dinner 5PM-9PM
- Saturday Lunch 10AM-3PM Dinner 5PM-9PM
- Sunday 10AM-6PM
