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The Branch, Twain Harte, CA

The Branch

5.0
5
61 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
23:00
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

Menu

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What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Overall

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Food

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Service

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Ambience

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Value

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Branch offers an intimate dining experience with "impeccably prepared" food and engaging interactions with Chef Matt. Guests rave about the "wonderful" and "beautifully presented" dishes, creative menus, and "phenomenal" tasting options. The attentive staff and inviting atmosphere make this a "unique dining experience" in Twain Harte, perfect for food enthusiasts.

61 Reviews

  1. Timothy

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time doing tasting menu and it did not disappoint. Everything was presented well and tasted better. Very intimate experience. Staff are very personable and attentive. We will attend the next new tasting menu.

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  2. Kathleen

    VIP

    San Francisco

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great menu and amazing wine list. A welcome addition to the area!

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  3. Melissa

    Sonora

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was impeccably prepared, small restaurant that allows great interactions with Chef Matt & his wonderful staff. Great recommendations on wine & beer selections. Exquisite pairings of spices and ingredients. Can’t wait to go back.

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  4. Carolyn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Branch team is amazing. Chef Matt is the best. Enjoyed our experience and always do. Highly recommended

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  5. Linda

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu always changes which I love. The chef is very creative. The food is wonderful & presented beautifully. It’s always a treat coming here.

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  6. Evy

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best dinner! Literally everything we tried was so delicious! We already cannot wait to go back! The staff were all so kind and very tentative to anything we needed! Thank you for such a great dining experience!

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  7. Kelli

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every piece of our meal was delicious. We can’t wait to go back!

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  8. Megan

    Sonora

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal meal! Highly recommend the tasting menu, you won’t be disappointed. Plan to make this a monthly experience!

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  9. Scott

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent Food and Service in the heart of Twain Harte.

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  10. Vicki

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated New Year’s Eve here. First time dining here, too. Served a special menu which was fabulous. Several courses with more than enough food topped with a delicious dessert. My favorite was the lamb lollipops with mole sauce. Very friendly chef and staff. Extremely attentive and efficient. Will definitely dine again.

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FAQs

The Branch is rated 5 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Google Map for The Branch

22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
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