The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint
Permanently Closed
Southern fare and juke joint with live music
Southern fare and juke joint with live music
"Medford’s sizable barbecue joint and music venue opened in summer 2019, a move from its original space in Wakefield. Chef and owner Jonathan Post, a Nashville native, serves pulled pork, Texas brisket, St. Louis spare ribs, and more by the tray, accompanied by sides such as cheese grits and collards. There’s a packed live music calendar with plenty of blues, soul, and more." - Valerie Li Stack, Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Accepting New Year’s Day reservations between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a Southern brunch." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Lynn’s Bent Water Brewing is popping up on weekends with a beer garden at the Porch in Medford. The dog-friendly, family-friendly beer garden features lawn games and free parking. Open noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, when weather permits." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"The restaurant is offering takeout and delivery with cocktail kits including a Porch smash kit and a bloody mary kit. Plans to add two more kits: the Chilloma and the Beautiful South. Each kit costs $22 for four servings or $30 for six." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"A restaurant filled with Southern food, live music, and games debuts in Medford on Monday, July 15, completing its relocation — and massive expansion — from Wakefield. The Porch (tag line: Southern fare and juke joint), from chef and owner Jonathan Post, has completed its buildout of nearly 9,000 square feet of space, and it begins dinner service this week. The restaurant, designed to seat 250 inside, has a substantial bar, a stage for live performances, and an outdoor patio with 50 additional seats. There’s also space for private events, as well as pool tables and other games. Much as it did in Wakefield, the Porch serves a lineup of food from the South, including smoked meats, soul food, and Cajun dishes. The menu includes items like barbecue pork, shrimp and grits, Nashville hot fried chicken, skillet cornbread, and a whole hog barbecue. Drinks at the Porch include craft beer, whiskey, and cocktails." - Dana Hatic
