My most recent visit to the Porch was actually my second time. The first time (last August) brought me here for a brief visit; however, my second visit allowed me to properly review the Porch.
It's on a rooftop in the middle of downtown. You enter from Adelaide Street and climb a few flights of stairs to get here. If you have mobility concerns, definitely give this place a call as I'm unsure about the availability of an elevator.
My friend and I went to a rooftop restaurant in New York the week before so we wanted to relive this memory in Toronto. Unlike the place that we went to in New York, the ambiance here was very relaxed. Sitting on a picnic bench, you feel as if you're in your backyard (with a number of strangers sharing this space with you). The views are quite breathtaking. You can get the perfect shot of the CN Tower (what says Toronto more than this landmark?). Additional views are that of random condominiums; it might be strange to say, but looking at these buildings are equally interesting.
Now on to the food. It's quite mediocre. You can find your average pub grub so don't expect to eat a fancy dinner here. I had the house salad (generous portion) with feta cheese. I noticed that some reviews mentioned that this place was expensive. It's about on par with other restaurants downtown. The service makes up for it though. Staff were very attentive and came around often to ask if we needed anything. The night that I went, it was very humid so I must have asked for a refill on water about a hundred times.
Anyway, I give this place a 4 star (3 for the food and 5 for the overall experience).
Good for: tourists, summer, patio, drinks