Located across the street from NCSU, Porter's Tavern is casual but more upscale than you would expect from an establishment so close to a college. The menu ranges from simple through fancy, but everything we had was quite good. The Flat Iron Steak is marinated for 48 hours and is worth the prep time; its sweet & tangy and is served with haricot vert (lightly cooked green beans for the unpretentious among us). Oven roasted mixed vegetables are tasty and not overcooked. The crab cakes are quite good without much breading but the tartar sauce atop them was unremarkable & a bit unimaginative. The steak salad is generous & yummy. The bars selection of beer is fine, but choices of whiskeys are limited. Service is well trained, prompt and attentive. Expect appetizers @ $8.00 entrees @ $20.00. On-street parking only. Limited outdoor dining in warmer months.
Pros: Service, Food, Ambience
Cons: Smidgen Pricey, Parking
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