I had been here once a couple years ago with the family and found the food to be really good. I took a look at the menu today and decided to make my way over. For some reason, I didn't know why I hadn't been back for so long.
Came in with my kids and went to the dining room separated from the bar because the kids aren't allowed in the bar area. That's when I remembered why I hadn't been back for so long. Due to the separation of the two rooms, no one ever checks to see if there is anyone in the dining room.
I glanced around to see if they had any cameras so people could see if anyone was there. Nope. The windows to the bar were just about a couple feet above the back of the bench seating so nobody can visually see if anyone was in there.
3 minutes went by. Kitchen staff employee #1 walked from the kitchen to the bathroom. That's a good sign. He'll alert the wait staff that there was a dude with 2 kids waiting in the dining room.
4 minutes pass. Kitchen staff employee #2 walked from the kitchen to the bathroom. Seems he changed and was leaving for the day. He exited out the bar entrance. Maybe he would tell someone that there were people there. Nada.
5 minutes later we leave.
Please continue to come here for awesome food. But if you are like me no matter how good the food is, if you don't pay attention to the people who walk in the door when they are hungry it makes no damn difference.
When we first moved to Vegas, a family friend took us here for lunch. It is a bit smokey inside, which is surprising because I never really see many people here. So far, most of the food I have ordered was pretty good. My favorite has been the Turkey Melt. Sounds boring, I know, but it was delicious with avocado and sourdough bread. The one thing I would not recommend is their Tri-Tip Sliders. The bread was too crunchy, making them difficult to eat and leaving a mess.
The bar area is very clean. They have couches in front of their huge flat screen TV where you can relax and watch sports. If there is a specific game you want to watch, just ask and they will happily put it on for you. Service has always been friendly and attentive.
Sometimes I wonder how this place stays in business, since its not crowded at all. Maybe business picks up during football season? I don't drink alcohol, so I usually don't hang out at bars. However, because of the good food, calm environment and location, I don't mind coming here at all.
My dad and step-mom love this place. It's like their neighborhood bar/hangout. So when we go to the west side of town to have lunch or dinner it's likely that we'll end up eating here.
They have a surprisingly large selection of vegetarian food. Their meatless pizzas were tasty, and they recently added a vegetarian patty to their burger options.
They also have cider, which is a definitely plus!
Love this place! Â The first time I went, the bartender was friendly, the machines were hot, and the food was great. Â Since then, the machines have cooled down (typical) but the staff and food are consistent. Â Once in a while they will have special events for groups- but even then, you feel very welcomed here.
Review Source:They have one of the best late night menus - everything is half off except for steaks! Â Their burgers are so tasty - 10 ounce burger with choice of fries. Â We came here ordered 2 burger combos and a gaucho chicken wings all for less than 15 bucks...it was a steal.
This is the best late night burger and I would come during regular hours but might as well wait till midnight when it's half off.
The gaucho wings's flavor is definitely one of a kind. Â They are buttery, full of cilantro and garlic and is a perfect compliment to a nice ice cold brew.
This place has its share of locals and it can be a little smokey so beware but the food is top notch. Â Best value burger!
This has become our favorite neighborhood place.  Although we've only been here a few times, we are greeted like old friends. The bartender is fun, upbeat, and attentive. The beer is fresh and cold.  The burgers are the best I've had in this city. Huge, perfectly seasoned, cooked to the requested doneness, and consistently wonderful from one visit to the next.  They always make me swoon.  The sweet potato fries (I haven't tried the regular ones) are cris[p and obviously homemade.  They are served with a delicious dipping sauce.  And  the star of the show is the server, Jackie.  She is so pleasant and professional. Although she works the whole room by herself, she is always there when we need her.  She anticipates our needs, and does  thoughtful little extra things,  like bringing extra napkins and water  "just in case you might need it".  She even made an extra trip to our table just to thank us for the tip. Â
If you live anywhere near Durango and Desert Inn and want a pleasant, laid back experience with delicious food, this is the place to go.
This place did not grab me in any way. It felt awkward just being in there.
My beer was fine, but selection could be better. There was a ton of food options, but nothing really jumped out at me. My friend enjoyed a burger, but said it was just a burger. Nothing special or spectacular for his taste-buds.
The atmosphere was very nerving. The bartender didnt really seem to partake much in his customers. Sat and watched tv if no one needed anything. Even when I had this very intoxicated old man who almost fell on me twice, the bartender still did nothing. He was clearly too drunk for his own good. His friends were just as obnoxious and did nothing.
I have experienced way better bars. Doubt I will go back here.
Upon entering the establishment, I was pleasantly surprised at the nice digs here..... bartender was attentive and friendly, had a few beers, played some blackjack (no win) I didn't get a chance to sample the food here although i hear good things about it and the gaucho wings? Â So will have to return to get the FULL experience... so far I would reco this spot.... will update after I gnosh on some grubb!!!!
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Ive been coming to porchlight for quite a few years now. Ive always had great service at the bar and have loved the food. If anyone says different then they need to figure out there own issues before they post in this forum. Other bars in the area drove me here but they helped me find a place thats like home. Kevin has done a great job here. Stop in and you find that you will soon be a regular.
Review Source:What a return to FORM!
How nice to be pleasantly surprised - I was urged to return by management and I'm glad I did!
First off - the place was sparkling. Â Squeaky clean interior, exterior, glasses spotless.
The staff was polite, friendly, and it seemed there was a usual crowd in there chatting and hitting it off with the staff. Â Good vibe.
The BBQ sandwich I had was good... best part of it was the crispy, delicious bread. Â I would have preferred a bit more chicken in there, felt lost in the wonderful bread, but it was still good. Â The sweet potato fries are still delicious as can be and I enjoyed it as a bite. Â
Would gladly visit again.
This place is very close to my home, so we thought we would give it a try in hopes of finding a nice little local bar that has eats and drinks.  Upon arriving in the late evening there were only two other people in the bar other then the Bartender and Waitress.  The bartender never once looked up from texting on his phone nor did he even acknowledge our presence.  We sat in a booth near the bar, when the waitress finally came over she was also of the same mindset. No friendliness or small talk with us. After we decided we just wanted some wine, we asked if the bottles were available to purchase (to save some money, there were 3 of us). She laughed and said no. Then the Bartender finally looked up from his phone and told her we could get a bottle.  We asked for a bottle with 3 glasses of ice.  When she brought us the bottle we again asked for the ice, but no luck.  Once the bottle was opened  we never saw her again.  Never got our Ice, we got up and got our own. Sat there for roughly 2 hrs and she walked by 1 time to check on us, mind you there were about 4 people in the place so it wasn't like it was busy.  After our bottle was empty we waited for her to come back by so we could order some more drinks, she never did. Bartender was busy doing his own thing.  Finally after a while we  saw her sitting at the bar with some male customers that had just come in, so we thought she was off duty.  No she just sat there laughing and joking around with them all the while the rest of the bar was ignored. We finally got up and asked for our check, and she got up and went back to work.  (well if you can call it that) we cashed out, they made up some ridiculous price for the bottle of cheap red wine we had ( $30.00 they serve the same at Olive Garden for 22 a bottle) (our mistake I guess we should have asked how much it would be) and left.  I have never see worse service or a more UNFRIENDLY staff at a bar. Will never go back and will spread the word this place is not for anyone who expects a drink or service.  Too bad, we never even got a chance to order a bite to eat. If i were the owner I would spend some time there without their knowledge  to see his staff in action.  My rating....poor poor poor. Go somewhere that they actually want you to drink and spend money!
Review Source:Burgers... Here again!!
This is my neighborhood spot.
the food is good with some interesting combos and the sweet potato fries are unbeatable. Pretty good service with very few exceptions.
One night, a regular wanted the machine I was sitting at. The bartender politely explained the situation and asked if we would be willing to move. I happily agreed and he took care of our first drinks to say thank you. Based on this expereience, I have gone back to find a great, comfy bar... They won my business and my respect, so I will continue to go back.
See you there!
Wanted to try a new place on a Saturday Night but didn't want to pay strip prices for good food. Â Saw the photos of the food at Porchlight on their website and knew it was the place to try. Â We got there and the dining area was deserted. Â Poked my head into the connected bar which was about half filled with patrons. Â The Waitress said she would be right over and sure enough came quickly. Â I asked her if the food was good and she told me it was very good and she would buy my dinner if I didn't like it. Â Whether she mean't it or not, I intended to hold her to it if the food was horrible. Â Luckily for her and for me and the fam, it wasn't horrible. Â In fact it was pretty good especially for the reasonable price. Â I am surprised that the dining area was deserted the entire time we ate there which, on a saturday night around 7 there should have been someone else there. Â We started with the fried artichoke hearts which were good but could have used a garlic mayo based sauce instead of, or in addition to, the marinara and butter sauce they provided. Â I had the French Country Chicken which was in a nice brie sauce with lots of flavor. Â My wife had the Turkey Club which was very good. Â The daughter had the pizza which I thought was very well crafted for a kids pizza. Â Â I have a feeling this place would be better if they had a regular dining crowd instead of the occasional diner as the food, although good, was a bit off. Â There were a lot of other interesting dishes to try next time, and there will be a next time.
Give it a try! Expect good, hearty food at a great price and you won't be disappointed.
9/16/2012 update: They are really making an effort to increase business and track Yelp reviews! Â The food is excellent. Â Give it a try! Â The staff is very friendly!
Must update to reflect 2 additional trips. Â The quality here is up and down as you'd expect from a 24 hour bar/video poker den. Â Last time my omelette was overcooked and the bacon in the omelette wasn't greate. Â The service is up and down cause there aren't many people in the grill area.
All in all though - it's not a bad option. Â And you might get the cook I had the first time who cooked a really nice omelette. Â Sausage is still great. Â French toast isn't bad but maybe a little too sweet.
I'm a little reluctant to let people in on this secret. I eat here several times or more each week. The quality of food is exceptional for a local bar. They run excellent half price specials. The service is always great for me. The staff is friendly. The half price menu midnight to 3:00am can sometimes draw in a sizable crowd on weekends.
Review Source:Not quite sure how I've missed this place for so long. Â I guess it's not too close to my place and not off a road I drive on often, so it's easy to overlook. Â However, when a friend wanted to meet up here late night to do business, I was happy to find they still served food. Â Yup, 24/7 food, and pretty decent food at that. Â I had a turkey melt with avocado and it was great. Â But the best part is that apparently from 12am-3am, everything on the menu is 50% off. Â So what was normally a $9 sandwich cost me under $5. Â I often find myself wanting food in these hours, and fast food just doesn't cut it. Â Will have to add Porchlight Grille to my list of late night haunts.
Review Source:I have been here 3 or 4 times and all but last night was very good food and a good value. Â However, last night some of my friends met me there for dinner and there must have been a different chef because my favorite dish, the Santa Fe Chicken didn't have the usual sauce and it was O.K. but not as good as usual. Â Also, the portions were smaller. Â We each had the full size portions and they were about the same size as the half portions usually are. Â I will go back again but I will call first to find out if the chef that is usually there is going to be there.
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