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Porters

147 N Front St, Medford, OR 97501-5904
(541) 857-1910
Ranked #10 of 85 restaurants in Medford
4.0 of 5 stars 72 Reviews
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse
Good for: Bar Scene, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Bar Scene, Business, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Elk Grove, California
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This was our second visit to Porter's this spring. The first time we ate in the bar and the service was excellent. This visit, the service was terrible. The waiter seemed very capable, but simply overwhelmed with the number of tables assigned. A dinner for 4 turned into a 2 1/2 hour ordeal with a seemingly endless series of waiting... More

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Medford, Oregon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

With linens and full service bar, this converted train station in Medford now serves amazing lunches and dinners, along with a great wine list and almost anything you'd want from a bar. There are several varieties of fresh salmon (this is the Pacific Northwest, after all), along with other great dinners. Some of the tables are in semiprivate boots with... More

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Clinton, Washington
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119 reviews 119 reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Liked the decor and feel of an old train station, but found the menu pricey and selections somewhat limited. And our waitress was singularly inattentive. Next time we'll try the bar. More

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Bend, Oregon
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

My wife and I went to Porter's for happy hour last Friday night. We arrived at the bar about 4:15, and it was already busy. Good luck to anyone arriving after 4:45 unless the patio is open; the place was packed. It was mostly an older clientele, but there were some younger folks mixed in, too. Service was good, atmosphere... More

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Medford
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The food at Porter's is excellent, but spendy. Eat in the bar and you will save so much! You'll love it. More

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Central Point, OR
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

We have been here many times. Never really changes. Great restaurant or bar. We have gone to both. The dinners have always been great whether we have had steak or fish. The bar has great drinks and great bar food. Great service. More

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Medford, Oregon, United States
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

For that special evening Porters is a good choice. Wonderful steaks and seafood. I have never been disappointed with the daily special, always something new and fresh. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Stopped in n the advice of front desk of our hotel. Immediately greeted warmly by the hostess. There was about a 3-5 minute wait, which was minimal considering how busy it was, and my lack of a reservation. I was seated in a cozy booth, next to the radiator, a welcome addition as it was cold out, and I was... More

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Jacksonville, Oregon
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Potentially a gold mine, a renovated old railroad station that does not live up to its potential. Staff was surly and the place is noisy the food so so. Too pricey for the menu offered. More

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susanmix
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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Porters is a great place for a romantic dinner. The food and service are amazing. It's so romantic. Just be aware there is a table with loud "banging" noises on and off. At first we thought they were doing construction projects during dinner on the other side of the wall. It turns out they want you to feel like you... More

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