The Porch

Meet friends for drinks or dine out with the family at The Porch, offering a wide array of food and drink specials, including "the best burgers," according to recent reader polls. A gathering spot for locals for many years, the Porch also caters to summer visitors staying in nearby Spring Lake, Belmar, Lake Como, Sea Girt, Manasquan, Brielle and Point Pleasant Beach. The family-owned and operated restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., for lunch and dinner, seven days a week, offering residents and visitors a fun, affordable spot for delicious food in a casual pub atmosphere located in Spring Lakes Heights. There are also 15 flat-screen TVs showing a wide array of sports and news programs and patrons can play NTN, an interactive TV trivia game with each other, while comparing scores to other players across the country. NTN also offers Texas Hold 'Em, a free poker game played just for fun. Reservations are taken for parties and large groups. The Flynns have been the proud owners of The Porch for 13 years. In addition to having a loyal customer base, with locals and summer visitors consistently coming back for more, The Porch also has a loyal bar and waiter staff. Most of the staff members have worked at the restaurant for seven to 10 years, and one server has been there 20 years. The management and staff are committed to using their experience and dedication to make sure that every customer leaves The Porch happy, satisfied and looking forward to the next visit.