Located in Hawthorne, New Jersey, The Front Porch is serving up an Asian twist on fine American dining from the esteemed Chef Melissa Mak.
The Front Porch re-opened in July 2015 and is located inside the homey town of Hawthorne, NJ. Since then, Chef Melissa Mak has been creating unique dishes to compliment the rustic and industrial look of The Front Porch.
From tin walls to galvanized piping, The Front Porch gives its guest a unique atmosphere paired with creative dishes. Taking classic American dishes and adding a subtle hint of Asian flavors to create an appetizing combo. The Front Porch also offers a full bar managed by our creative mixologists, serving up unique cocktails as well as seasonal craft beers and some domestic/import classics.
Phone
(973) 310-3828
Location
217 Wagaraw Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07506
Kitchen Hours
M Closed
T-F 1130am–11pm
Sa-Su 12am–12am
Bar Hours
M Closed
T-Th 3pm–12am
F-Sa 3pm–1am
Su 12pm–12am
Wings
$7 5pc
/
$14 10pc
Single Fried Wings
$7 5pc
/
$14 10pc
$8 5pc
/
$16 10pc
Double Fried Wings
$8 5pc
/
$16 10pc
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
Naked Fried Wings
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
Chicken Tenders
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
$.50 for extra sauce
(Comes with blue cheese or Ranch)
$.50 for extra sauce
Choice of: Garlic Soy, Bourbon BBQ, Fire Me Up, Thai Sweet Chili, Korean Sweet Chili, Maple Bacon Jalapeno, Teriyaki, Buffalo, Cajun Dry Rub, or Lemon Pepper Dry Rub - NEW
Appetizer
$3
Steamed Edamame
Tossed in Sea Salt
$3
$9.95
Sriracha Meatball Sliders
Pickled onions, Mint, Honey Sriracha Sauce served on Lotus Leaf Bun
$9.95
$8.75
Street Spring Rolls
Bulgogi, Glass Noodles, Cabbage, Carrots served with a side of Thai Chili Sauce
$8.75
$5.50
Mak n' Cheese
Don't leave it plain, add Truffle (+1.50) or Bacon (+1.50)
$5.50
$5 5pc
Vegan/Pork Potstickers
Pan-fried housemade dumplings. Served with a Soy Vinegar sauce
$5 5pc
$7 6pc
Shrimp Tempura
with a chipotle mayo sauce
$7 6pc
Salad
(Shrimp (+6.00), Salmon (+7.00), Steak (+7.00), Tofu (+3.00), Grilled Chicken (+4.00)
$10.50
The Front Porch Salad
Mixed Greens, Napa Cabbage, Corn, Dried Cranberries, Cucumber, Fried Wonton, Chick Peas, Toasted Walnuts, Fried Egg & Balsamic Vinaigrette
$10.50
$9.75
Beets and Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed Greens, Red Beets, Fried Goat Cheese Medallion, Crumbled Fig & Balsamic Goat Cheese & Sesame Oil Dressing
$9.75
$12
You Had Me At Bacon
Spinach, Candied Maple Bacon, Fuji Apple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Corn, Walnuts, Warm Bacon, Mustard Dressing
$12
Customize It - Lunch Only
1. Pick Your Style
Original Sandwich
Tortilla Wrap
Rice & Seaweed Tortilla Wrap
Over Rice
2. Pick Your Protien
$11.75
Pork Belly Bahn Mi Sliders
Pork Belly, Pickled Jalapeno, Pickled Radish and Carrots, Cilantro, Spicy Mayo
$11.75
$14
Steak Sandwich
6 oz. Ribeye Steak marinated in Galbi sauce, Chimichurri Sauce, Portobello Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella cheese Portuguese Bread (comes w/ side salad, extra charge for substitution)
$14
$10.00
General Tso Tacos
Marinated Chicken, Red Chilies, Carrots and Cabbage tucked in a Flour Tortilla
$10.00
$9.75
This & Broccoli
Shrimp, Chicken, Or Beef, Tofu
$9.75
3. Pick Your ONE Side
Salad
Sesame
Rice
Brussels Sprouts
Plain Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Burgers
All of our burger patties are made from Brisket, Chuck and Short Rib (Choice of: Salad, Sesame Rice, Plain Fries, Sweet Potato Fries (+$1.00), Garlic Mashed Potatoes (+$1.00), or Brussel Sprouts (+$1.00)
$11
The Front Porch Burger
Chinese Roast Pork, Pepper jack Cheese, Romaine, Sunnyside up Egg served on a Brioche Bun topped with TFP sauce
$11
$13
Guinness
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crispy Onions, Guinness Cheese, Guinness Sauce, Lotus Leaf Bun
$13
$11
Galbi Burger
Pepper jack Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Portobello Mushroom, Sunnyside Up Egg, Spicy Mayo & Galbi Sauce served on a Brioche Bun
$11
$10
The Classic Twist
Cheddar Cheese, Arugula, Tomato, Pickled Onions & TFP sauce served on a Lotus Leaf Bun
$10
Sides
$3
Basket of Fries
(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)
$3
$4
Basket of Sweet Potato Fries
(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)
$4
$3
Sesame Ginger Rice
$3
$3.50
Salad
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Carrots Choice of: Sesame Oil Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Peanut dressing
$3.50
$3.50
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$3.50
$3
Brussels Sprouts
$3
Desserts
$5.50
Fried Oreos
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Side of Frothy Creme Anglaise
$5.50
$4
Churros
Fried Chinese Dough tossed in Cinnamon Sugar with a side of Creme Anglaise
$4
Wings
$7 5pc
/
$14 10pc
Single Fried Wings
$7 5pc
/
$14 10pc
$8 5pc
/
$16 10pc
Double Fried Wings
$8 5pc
/
$16 10pc
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
Naked Fried Wings
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
Chicken Tenders
$6 5pc
/
$12 10pc
$.50 for extra sauce
(Comes with blue cheese or Ranch)
$.50 for extra sauce
Choice of: Garlic Soy, Bourbon BBQ, The Zesty, Fire Me Up, Thai Sweet Chili, Korean Sweet Chili, Maple Bacon Jalapeno, Teriyaki, Buffalo, Cajun Dry Rub, Hint of Lime Dry Rub, or Lemon Pepper Dry Rub - NEW
Appetizer
$4
Steamed Edamame
Tossed in Sea Salt
$4
$10.95
Sriracha Meatball Sliders
Pickled onions, Mint, Honey Sriracha Sauce served on Lotus Leaf Bun
$10.95
$9.75
Street Spring Rolls
Bulgogi, Glass Noodles, Cabbage, Carrots served with a side of Thai Chili Sauce
$9.75
$6.50
Mak n' Cheese
Don't leave it plain, add Truffle (+1.50) or Bacon (+1.50)
$6.50
$7 5pc
Vegan/Pork Potstickers
Pan-fried housemade dumplings. Served with a Soy Vinegar sauce
$7 5pc
$9 6pc
Shrimp Tempura
with a chipotle mayo sauce
$9 6pc
Salad
(Shrimp (+6.00), Salmon (+7.00), Steak (+7.00), Tofu (+3.00), Grilled Chicken (+4.00)
$12.50
The Front Porch Salad
Mixed Greens, Napa Cabbage, Corn, Dried Cranberries, Cucumber, Fried Wonton, Chick Peas, Toasted Walnuts, Fried Egg & Balsamic Vinaigrette
$12.50
$10.75
Beets and Goat Cheese Salad
Mixed Greens, Red Beets, Fried Goat Cheese Medallion, Crumbled Fig & Balsamic Goat Cheese & Sesame Oil Dressing
$10.75
$13
You Had Me At Bacon
Spinach, Candied Maple Bacon, Fuji Apple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Corn, Walnuts, Warm Bacon Mustard Dressing
$13
Sandwiches
(Choice of: Salad, Sesame Rice, Plain Fries, Sweet Potato Fries (+$1.00), Garlic Mashed Potatoes (+$1.00), or Brussel Sprouts (+$1.00)
$11.75
Pork Belly Bahn Mi Sliders
Pork Belly, Pickled Jalapenos, Pickled Radish and Carrots, Cilantro, Spicy Mayo
$11.75
$14
Steak Sandwich
6 oz. Ribeye Steak marinated in Galbi sauce, Chimichurri Sauce, Portobello Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella cheese Portuguese Bread (comes w/ side salad, extra charge for substitution)
$14
$10
General Tso Tacos
Marinated Chicken, Red Chilies, Carrots and Cabbage tucked in a Flour Tortilla
$10
$9.75
This & Broccoli
Shrimp, Chicken or Beef, Tofu
$9.75
Burgers
All of our burger patties are made from Brisket, Chuck and Short Rib (Choice of: Salad, Sesame Rice, Plain Fries, Sweet Potato Fries (+$1.00), Garlic Mashed Potatoes (+$1.00), or Brussel Sprouts (+$1.00)
$13
The Front Porch Burger
Chinese Roast Pork, Pepper jack Cheese, Romaine, Sunnyside up Egg served on a Brioche Bun topped with TFP sauce
$13
$13
Guinness
Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crispy Onions, Guinness Cheese, Homemade Guinness Sauce, Lotus Leaf Bun
$13
$13
Galbi Burger
Pepper jack Cheese, Sauteed Onions, Portobello Mushroom, Sunnyside Up Egg, Spicy Mayo & Galbi Sauce served on a Brioche Bun
$13
$11
The Classic Twist
Cheddar Cheese, Arugula, Tomato, Pickled Onions & TFP sauce served on a Lotus Leaf Bun
$11
Entrees
$19.75
Mama's Smoked Ribs
Half Rack of Ribs & Choice of Side
$19.75
$16.50
Pan Seared Salmon
Brussel Sprouts, Rice and choice of one sauce (Garlic Soy, Thai Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, Sweet & Savory
$16.50
$12.50
Vegetarian Lo Mein Noodles
Red Peppers, Gray/Yellow Squash, White Beech Mushroom, Broccoli, Sweet & Savory Sauce (Shrimp (+6.00), Salmon (+7.00), Steak (+7.00), Tofu (+3.00), Grilled Chicken (+4.00)
$12.50
$16
Bimbim Mak
Back by popular demand! Rice, Raw egg, Corn, peas, Carrots, Caramelized onions, Mushrooms, Seaweed, Garlic crispies, Scallions, Sesame seeds, Korean sweet chili sauce served in a HOT stone pot (Shrimp (+6.00), Salmon (+7.00), Steak (+7.00), Tofu (+3.00), Grilled Chicken (+3.00)
$16
Sides
$4
Basket of Fries
(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)
$4
$5
Basket of Sweet Potato Fries
(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)
$5
$3.25
Sesame Ginger Rice
$3.25
$4.50
Salad
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Carrots Choice of: Sesame Oil Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Peanut dressing
$4.50
$4
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
$4
$4
Brussel Sprouts
$4
Desserts
$6.50
Fried Oreos
Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Side of Frothy Creme Anglaise
$6.50
$5
Churros
Fried Chinese Dough tossed in Cinnamon Sugar with a side of Creme Anglaise
$5
Red Wine
$6
Pinot Noir - Zonin 2012
Medium-bodied, smooth, light and fruity, medium dry
$6
Bottle: $24.50
Pinot Noir- Arrogant Frog 2014
Medium-bodied, bright and lovely light garnet-red colour. Notes of red berries, strawberry, cherry, soft spices, aromas with a hint of vanilla
Bottle: $24.50
$6
Cabernet Sauvignon - Estrella 2013
Rich flavors of black cherry, currant, and raspberry
$6
Bottle: $28.50
Cabernet Sauvignon - Ravens Wood 2012
Full-bodied, juicy, ripe, slap you on the back friendly Zinfandel.
Bottle: $28.50
Bottle: $25.50
Malbec - Trivento 2014
Plum and raspberry flavours combined elegantly with vanilla and notes of oak
Bottle: $25.50
$6
Malbec - Walnut Crest 2015
Delicious fruit flavors of plum and berries are coupled with a velvety mouth feel and gentle tannins.
$6
White Wine
$6
Chardonnay - CK Mondavi 2014
Medium-bodied, hint of oak, lemon and citrus aromas, apple and pear flavors lead to a delightfully crisp finish
$6
$6
Pinot Grigio - CK Mondavi 2014
Medium-bodied, wildflowers, peaches, pears aromas, fresh tropical flavors
$6
$6
Sauvignon Blanc - CK Mondavi 2014
Medium-bodied, lemon, kiwi, herbaceous aromas, grapefruit and citrus flavors
$6
Blend
$6
Scarlet Five - CK Mondavi
This full-bodied wine offers flavors of black cherries and plums and ends in a soft, balanced finish.
$6
BEVERAGE
$2.50
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, or Lemonade
$2.50
$3.00
Juice
Orange, Cranberry, or Pineapple
$3.00
$2.50
Tea
Green Tea, Earl Grey, English Breakfast, Wild Raspberry Hibiscus or Iced Tea
$2.50
$2.00
Coffee
$2.00
BEER
FRUIT/VEGETABLE BEER
$7
1. Crabbie’s Ginger / Liverpool, UK
ABV: 4.80% IBU: N/A
$7
$7
2. Crabbie’s Raspberry / Liverpool, UK
ABV: 4.80% IBU: N/A
$7
CIDER
$7, $23
3. ACE Pear Cider / Sebastopol, CA
ABV: 5.00% IBU: N/A
$7, $23
$7, $23
4. Angry Orchard / Cincinnati, OH
ABV: 5.00% IBU: N/A
$7, $23
$12
5. Apricot Cider / Brooklyn, NY
ABV: 6.90% IBU: N/A
$12
HERB/SPICE
$6
6. Coney Island Hard Root Beer / Brooklyn, NY
ABV: 5.80% IBU: N/A
$6
LAGER
$4
7. Budweiser / St. Louis, MO
ABV: 5.00% IBU: 11
$4
$4
8. Bud Light / St. Louis, MO
ABV: 4.20% IBU: 6.4
$4
$4, $4, $13
9. Coor's Light / Golden, CO
ABV: 4.20% IBU: 12
$4, $4, $13
$5
10. Corona Extra / Colonia Anahuac
ABV: 4.60% IBU: 19
$5
$5
11. Corona Light / Colonia Anahuac
ABV: 3.20% IBU: 18
$5
$5
12. Heineken / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands
ABV: 5.00% IBU: 23
$5
$5
13. Heineken Light / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands
ABV: 3.30% IBU: 12
$5
$5
14. Heineken Light / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands
ABV: 3.30% IBU: 12
$5
$5
15. Modelo Especial / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands
ABV: 5.00% IBU: 23
$5
$5
16. Michelob Ultra / St. Louis, MO
ABV: 4.20% IBU: 10
$5
$4
17. Yuengling Lager / Pottsville, PA
ABV: 4.40% IBU: 12
$4
PILSNER
$6, $20
18. Victory Prima Pils / Dowingtown, PA
ABV: 5.30% IBU: 44
$6, $20
AMBER
$7, $23
19. Fat Tire Amber Ale / Fort Collins, CO
ABV: 5.20% IBU: 18.5
$7, $23
PALE ALE
$7, $23
20. Sweet Water 420
ABV: 5.70% IBU: 50
$7, $23
$6
21. Space Otter / Milford, DE
ABV: 5.00% IBU: 32
$6
Continue Draft Beer
AMERICAN PALE WHEAT ALE BEER
$7, $23
22. A little Sumpin' Sumpin' Ale / Petaluma, CA
ABV: 7.50% IBU: 64
$7, $23
WHEAT BEER
$7, $23
23. Blue Moon / Denver, CO
ABV: 5.40% IBU: 32
$7, $23
$7, $23
24. Allagash White / Portland, ME
ABV: 5.10% IBU: 28
$7, $23
$8, $26
25. Icelandic White Ale / Akureyri, Iceland
ABV: 5.20% IBU: N/A
$8, $26
HEFEWEIZEN
$7, $23
26. Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier / Freising, Germany
ABV: 5.40% IBU: 14
$7, $23
NON-ALCOHOLIC
$4
27. O’Doul’s / St. Louis, MO
ABV: .40% IBU: N/A
$4
IPA
$6, $20
28. Founder All Day IPA / Grand Rapids, MI
ABV: 4.70% IBU: 42
$6, $20
$8, $26
29. 60 Minute Dogfish / Milton, DE
ABV: 6.00% IBU: 60
$8, $26
$6
30. Reach Around IPA / Milton, DE
ABV: 6.00% IBU: 35
$6
$6
31. New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA / Fort Collins, CO
ABV: 7.00% IBU: 50
$6
DOUBLE IPA
$8, $32
32. Brooklyn Blast / New York, NY
ABV: 8.40% IBU: 53
$8, $32
DUBBLE
$21
33. Ommegang Abbey Ale / Cooperstown, NY
ABV: 8.20% IBU: 20
$21
BELGIAN STRONG PALE ALE
$22
34. Brooklyn Local 1 / Brooklyn, NY
ABV: 9.00% IBU: 26
$22
BELGIAN STRONG DARK ALE
$22
35. Brooklyn Local 2 / Brooklyn, NY
ABV: 9.00% IBU: 21
$22
BELGIAN QUADRUPEL
$12
36. Rochefort Trappistes #10 / Rochefort, Belgium
ABV: 11.30% IBU: 27
$12
BELGIAN ABBEY DOUBLE
$21
37. Chimay Red / Baileux, Belgium
ABV: 7.00% IBU: 28
$21
DRY IRISH STOUT
$8
38. Guinness / Dublin, Ireland
ABV: 5.00% IBU: 47
$8
MILK STOUT
$8
39. Left Hand Milk Stout / Longmont, CO
ABV: 6.00% IBU:25
$8
IMPERIAL STOUT
$9
40. Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout / Fort Bragg, CA
ABV: 9.00% IBU: 75
$9
COMING SOON
COCKTAIL
$9
Front Porch Old Fashioned
Whiskey, Cherry Herring, Cranberry
$9
$8
Orange Crush'n Me?
Vodka, Triple Sec, Sprite, Fresh Squeezed Orange
$8
$10
Dragon's Iced Tea
Sake, Rum, Iced Tea, Ginger Syrup
$10
$10
Sparkling Green Tea
Sake, Green Tea, Simple Syrup, Mint, Lime Juice, Topped w/ Sparkling Wine
$10
$8
Wagaraw Breeze
Soju, Cheery Heering, Ginger Beer, Cranberry Juice
$8
$8
So-Ju Know Me?
Choice of: Yogurt, Lychee, or Fresh Squeezed Orange
$8
$9
Sweet n' Sour Bourbon
Bullet Bourbon, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup
$9
$10
Lychee Martini
Vodka, Lychee
$10
$9
Spiked Chai
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Honey Rumchata, Chai Tea
$9
$10
Kiss The Di-Cosmos
Sake, Triple Sec, Lime, Splash of Cranberry Juice
$10
Reservations
Made 48 hours in advanced prior to date
Looking to join the team?
We are always looking for new talent to join the team and make their mark in the hospitality industry. Fill out the form to the right and copy & paste your resume in the message section. Your resume will be reviewed with a response accordingly. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to hearing from you!
The Front Porch Team