The Porter House — Restaurant in Uster

I used to like the place. But arriving at 22 and seeing that we cannot sit because quite a few tables are (still) reserved for eating, is very disappointing. The only option available was outside, and it's already a bit cold for that.

Also, I find it very disgusting that people are allowed to smoke inside, and the DJ music apparently is only for them, the smokers.

I guess I should start going to Zeughaus more often.

Update: I wasn't given any option, just to sit where the barrels are (very uncomfortable) or outside (already cold), I certainly wasn't informed that I would be informed if someone would leave.

What I don't understand is why at least 4 tables were reserved just for eating at 22:00, empty, when they could be accommodating us or someone else for drinks. I seriously doubt that so many people would eat that late in Switzerland.

I am happy if the non-smokers area will be improved soon, at least.

Update 2: I don't know who you are talking about but we weren't three, but two, and there were at least four tables available but still reserved for dinner, at 22. If somebody spoke with you that we were leaving it certainly wasn't my friend. Thanks for the offer but I am not writing you, I just think that the service should be much more flexible and welcoming, customer-centric, which definitely wasn't the case the last time we went there, and that is why we left.

Again, it's ridículous to tell your customers to sit outside or in the uncomfortable area of the barrels (that was empty for that reason) when you have several empty tables, reserved for food, that realistically will not be occupied anymore. Seriously, it's just about caring about your customers, the rest doesn't matter. The way it happened the message I received is "I prefer to keep all those tables empty than giving one to you", which isn't really a nice...

Das Pub hat eine echte, gemütliche Pub Atmosphäre. Die Mitarbeiter/ Bedienung super, freundlich, fröhlich, aufmerksam, humorvoll und effizient. Was mir aufgefallen ist, dass das Pub sehr sauber und aufgeräumt war.

Das Essen: Die Karte war hübsch presentiert. Ich genoss einen gemischten Salat, Chicken Nuggets und Pommes. Meine Begleitung Spätzle mit Käse.

Der Blattsalat war absolut frisch und köstlich. Aber ich mag keinen Gurkensalat, der vorbereitet wurde, weil der vorbereitet oft " schlabberig" wird und der Geschmack ist dann nicht gut. Zudem ist er schwer verdaulich. Die Karotten waren auch nicht frisch gehobelt und der Mais zu mastig. Ich gebe zu, dass ich eher heikel bin beim Essen... Ich würde das nächste Mal nur grünen Salat bestellen. Die Nuggets waren fein, auch der Dip. Die Pommes.. nicht hervorragend, aber fein.

Mein Begleiter liebte das Spätzlegericht!

Der Wein und das Usterbräu sehr gut.

Was mich restlos glücklich gemacht hätte, wäre zum Kaffee ein Schokolädchen gewesen, aber das nur am Rande.

Ich habe den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, gerne wieder!

Neuer Besuch am 15. März 2024:

Ein schöner Abend mit wirklich gutem Essen, Atmosphäre und leckeren Getränken. Der Prosecco (ohne Eis) ist einer der Leckersten, und der Malbec aus Argentinien wirklich ein Genuss.

Die Bruschetta sind sehr zu empfehlen, gutes, knusprig getoastetes Brot, und herrlich, frische Tomaten, einfach lecker.

Die Chicken Nuggets und Pommes waren sehr gut.

Was mich sehr erfreut und überrascht hat, war die Kugel Eis, die sehr fein war und mit Früchten dekoriert. Soviel "leckeres Plus" für eine Kugel Eis!

Und! = zum Espresso gab es ein feines Lotus Biscuit 😍

Danke für den schönen,...

Really good decoration and atmosphere - but don't eat here, unless you bring the big wallet. For a bar it's really ok. But in the restaurant, you're going to pay too much for what you get. Even vor zurich city, this place would have steep pricing, but for uster, it's really not fair anymore. At least include a side to the menus, the price suggests, that's included...the service is ok, but again, it this price region you would get more attentive and better service in...