The Branch

4.9

51 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

Small. Casual. Personable.

Good people with a good vibe in a laid back, fun atmosphere- no white table cloths here!

With over 20 years of cooking experience, Chef Matt Garcia brings a new dining experience to Tuolumne County. Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School in San Francisco, Chef Matt has worked with some of the Bay Area's top chefs. As a young chef he was nominated as 7x7 Rising Star Chef, creating beautiful dishes that showcase the freshness of the ingredients and their bright, natural flavor and he continues to do so. The Branch is a place where we come together, to eat, enjoy and relax.

Located under the Twain Harte arch, our casual environment allows you to enjoy yourself with a glass of wine, beer or sparkling in hand. We welcome you to The Branch and we look forward to serving you.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(209) 586-1402
Website
http://www.thebranchtwainharte.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Matt Garcia

Location
22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383
Neighborhood
Twain Harte
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve at The Branch
$128.70 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Chef's Tasting menu for New Years Warm Bacon + Oyster Spinach Dip Fried Potato Chips Tender greens, with shaved fennel, apple, champagne vinaigrette, pomigranite seeds, charcoal sourdough crustini Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel Marsala mushroom and black truffle aioli Crab, clams and mussels wit cioppino sauce Fregula Lamb lollipops Cacao molé + sweet potatoes charred radish greens + parsnip puree Party Cake for 2 Butter cake with sprinkles and sparkle OR Cookie Platter with Chef's Selection

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

51 Reviews

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Florence & Bob
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, Matt the cook is a cordon bleu experienced cook who is so talented. We go to pop-up dinner every time he post them.
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Misti
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Remains a fave. Tonight the tacos and chicken were sensational… every night every dish is sensational. Matt and crew you killed it yet again. A place for conversation with strangers, overlooking each other’s meal and discussing faves. Thank you guys for providing an epicurean gathering place in TuoCo.
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Suzanne
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is a great place to have a unique dining experience! Cheers to the chef and staff.
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Courtney
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this spot is perfection. Matt is a phenomenal host as are all of his dishes. The team at The Branch has curated a one of a kind dining experience. The absolute best food you can find in the area and all of its surrounding. The flavors are always well developed and compliment each other, the presentation is beautiful, and the service is always great. We have never been disappointed.
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Virgil
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been wanting to try the Branch for a while and finally had the opportunity to do so. We kept hearing positive things and wanted to see for ourselves. They did not disappoint! From being greeted when walking in, to the service throughout our dinner, it was amazing. But the best of all was the food. I am not sure what Matt does to prepare his dishes better than anyone else, but he does it! Our food was amazing! With the closeness of the tables, we were able to speak and compare with others and we all said the same thing. It did not matter what people ordered for dinner, they were all completely satisfied. We will definitely be back as often as possible!
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Kimberly’s
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a treat every visit! Lovely food, excellent service, a gem among the trees.
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Amy
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Matt and team provided a unique Twain Harte experience for my besties (all”foodies”)!There are future events in the works! Epic!
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Brittany
Yosemite
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My parents have been coming to the Branch for a while now, at least once to twice a month. They have had great experiences each time. When my husband and I finally had to opportunity to go we were beyond excited! Unfortunately, it was not the "great experience" that my parents have raved about. The food was great, but our service was not. The weight staff was kind enough, but they had very obviously forgot about us. It became apparent when the chef nodded over to our table and asked if we were getting anything other than our appetizer. I hope to go back eventually and to have a different experience.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exceptional flavor, creativity and only wish this was in the Bay Area! Home run !!
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BillZ
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food. Really unique for Twain Harte. I just hope this place can make it here.
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FAQs

The Branch is rated 4.9 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Twain Harte
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Matt Garcia
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.thebranchtwainharte.com/
Phone number
(209) 586-1402

The Branch

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve at The Branch

Menu

What 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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Dining areas

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