Back Porch Brings Brisket Pizza and Big Portions

What the ratings suggest

Back Porch enters the St. George dining conversation with a 4.9 Google rating based on 96 public reviews. That is a strong result, though the review pool remains relatively modest compared with longer-established restaurants. The available feedback is notably consistent: diners praise the food, describe the service as excellent and respond enthusiastically to the atmosphere.

Public reviews also frame Back Porch as a locally owned, non-chain addition to the area. Several comments refer to it as new, which helps explain both the limited review count and the excitement surrounding it. Based on its moderate price designation, the restaurant appears positioned as an approachable American dining option rather than a special-occasion splurge.

Brisket pizza leads the food praise

The brisket pizza is the clearest recurring recommendation. One diner specifically calls it a BBQ brisket pizza, while another describes the brisket pizza as wonderful. That repetition makes it the most persuasive starting point for a first meal, especially for guests drawn to smoky, hearty flavors.

A trio appetizer also receives repeated approval. Reviews variously call it the trio dip, the trio and a chips-and-salsa trio, with one diner simply saying it is a must. The wording differs, but the pattern is clear enough to mark it as another frequently praised order.

Burgers earn broader compliments, too. One review emphasizes their size, while another singles out the jalapeño burger. Loaded fries, a smoked turkey sandwich and regular fries also draw positive remarks, although each appears less often in the supplied feedback. Across these comments, abundance is a theme. Multiple diners mention massive or huge portions, including one guest who could not finish a smoked turkey sandwich and fries.

Service, atmosphere and drinks

The setting receives unusually animated praise for such a small review sample. Diners describe the atmosphere as fantastic and compare its energy to a concert. That suggests Back Porch is better suited to a lively, social meal than to anyone seeking a subdued dining room.

Service feedback is similarly positive. Reviewers call it excellent and offer broad praise for the staff and owners. There are no recurring complaints in the supplied comments about pacing, hospitality or order accuracy.

The full bar is another consistent draw. Public feedback mentions specialty drinks, cocktails and a strong beer assortment. That combination gives Back Porch appeal for casual dinners where drinks are part of the plan, rather than making the restaurant solely about oversized American plates.

Editorial verdict

Back Porch looks most compelling for diners who want substantial portions, bold comfort food and an upbeat atmosphere. The brisket pizza and trio appetizer have the strongest support across the available reviews, while burgers provide another promising route through the menu.

The 4.9 rating is impressive, but 96 reviews still represent an early snapshot. Even so, the consistency matters: food, service, atmosphere and drinks all receive repeat praise, with no clear negative pattern in the supplied feedback. Back Porch appears to be a strong next choice for a relaxed group dinner, particularly when the table is prepared to share appetizers and tackle generous servings.