A New American Classic

Hint of Asian × Crafted with Love

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-Th 11am–11pm
F-Sa 11am–12am
Su 11am–10pm

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

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

Steamed Edamame

Tossed in Sea Salt

$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

$10.50

You Had Me At Bacon

Spinach, Candied Maple Bacon, Fuji Apple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Corn, Walnuts, Warm Bacon, Mustard Dressing

$10.50

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

Basket of Fries

(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)

Basket of Sweet Potato Fries

(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)

Sesame Ginger Rice

$3.50

Salad

Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Carrots Choice of: Sesame Oil Dressing, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Peanut dressing

$3.50

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

$3.50

Brussels Sprouts

Desserts

$5.50

Fried Oreos

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Side of Frothy Creme Anglaise

$5.50

Churros

Fried Chinese Dough tossed in Cinnamon Sugar with a side of Creme Anglaise

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

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

Steamed Edamame

Tossed in Sea Salt

$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

$12.50

You Had Me At Bacon

Spinach, Candied Maple Bacon, Fuji Apple, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Corn, Walnuts, Warm Bacon Mustard Dressing

$12.50

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

$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

Guinness

Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crispy Onions, Guinness Cheese, Homemade Guinness Sauce, Lotus Leaf Bun

$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

Basket of Fries

(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)

Basket of Sweet Potato Fries

(Choice of: Plain, Parmesan (+.50), Lime or Lemon (+.50), Cajun (+.50) or Truffle (+1.00)

$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

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Brussel Sprouts

Desserts

$6.50

Fried Oreos

Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream & Side of Frothy Creme Anglaise

$6.50

Churros

Fried Chinese Dough tossed in Cinnamon Sugar with a side of Creme Anglaise

Red Wine

Pinot Noir - Zonin 2012

Medium-bodied, smooth, light and fruity, medium dry

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

Cabernet Sauvignon - Estrella 2013

Rich flavors of black cherry, currant, and raspberry

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

Malbec - Walnut Crest 2015

Delicious fruit flavors of plum and berries are coupled with a velvety mouth feel and gentle tannins.

White Wine

Chardonnay - CK Mondavi 2014

Medium-bodied, hint of oak, lemon and citrus aromas, apple and pear flavors lead to a delightfully crisp finish

Pinot Grigio - CK Mondavi 2014

Medium-bodied, wildflowers, peaches, pears aromas, fresh tropical flavors

Sauvignon Blanc - CK Mondavi 2014

Medium-bodied, lemon, kiwi, herbaceous aromas, grapefruit and citrus flavors

Blend

Scarlet Five - CK Mondavi

This full-bodied wine offers ﬂavors of black cherries and plums and ends in a soft, balanced ﬁnish.

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

1. Crabbie’s Ginger / Liverpool, UK

ABV: 4.80% IBU: N/A

2. Crabbie’s Raspberry / Liverpool, UK

ABV: 4.80% IBU: N/A

CIDER

$7, $23

3. ACE Pear Cider / Sebastopol, CA

ABV: 5.00% IBU: N/A

$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. Coney Island Hard Root Beer / Brooklyn, NY

ABV: 5.80% IBU: N/A

LAGER

7. Budweiser / St. Louis, MO

ABV: 5.00% IBU: 11

8. Bud Light / St. Louis, MO

ABV: 4.20% IBU: 6.4

$4, $4, $13

9. Coor's Light / Golden, CO

ABV: 4.20% IBU: 12

$4, $4, $13

10. Corona Extra / Colonia Anahuac

ABV: 4.60% IBU: 19

11. Corona Light / Colonia Anahuac

ABV: 3.20% IBU: 18

12. Heineken / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands

ABV: 5.00% IBU: 23

13. Heineken Light / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands

ABV: 3.30% IBU: 12

14. Heineken Light / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands

ABV: 3.30% IBU: 12

15. Modelo Especial / Zoeterwoude, Netherlands

ABV: 5.00% IBU: 23

16. Michelob Ultra / St. Louis, MO

ABV: 4.20% IBU: 10

17. Yuengling Lager / Pottsville, PA

ABV: 4.40% IBU: 12

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

21. Space Otter / Milford, DE

ABV: 5.00% IBU: 32

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

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

27. O’Doul’s / St. Louis, MO

ABV: .40% IBU: N/A

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

30. Reach Around IPA / Milton, DE

ABV: 6.00% IBU: 35

31. New Belgium Voodoo Ranger IPA / Fort Collins, CO

ABV: 7.00% IBU: 50

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

38. Guinness / Dublin, Ireland

ABV: 5.00% IBU: 47

MILK STOUT

39. Left Hand Milk Stout / Longmont, CO

ABV: 6.00% IBU:25

IMPERIAL STOUT

40. Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout / Fort Bragg, CA

ABV: 9.00% IBU: 75

COMING SOON

COCKTAIL

Front Porch Old Fashioned

Whiskey, Cherry Herring, Cranberry

Orange Crush'n Me?

Vodka, Triple Sec, Sprite, Fresh Squeezed Orange

$10

Dragon's Iced Tea

Sake, Rum, Iced Tea, Ginger Syrup

$10

Sparkling Green Tea

Sake, Green Tea, Simple Syrup, Mint, Lime Juice, Topped w/ Sparkling Wine

$10

Wagaraw Breeze

Soju, Cheery Heering, Ginger Beer, Cranberry Juice

So-Ju Know Me?

Choice of: Yogurt, Lychee, or Fresh Squeezed Orange

Sweet n' Sour Bourbon

Bullet Bourbon, Apple Juice, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup

$10

Lychee Martini

Vodka, Lychee

$10

Spiked Chai

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Honey Rumchata, Chai Tea

$10

Kiss The Di-Cosmos

Sake, Triple Sec, Lime, Splash of Cranberry Juice

$10

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