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The Branch, Twain Harte, CA

The Branch

4.8
4.8
51 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
  • 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 51 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

51 Reviews

  1. Florence & Bob

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 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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  2. Misti

    Central Coast

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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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  3. Suzanne

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 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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  4. Courtney

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 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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  5. Virgil

    Yosemite

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 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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  6. Kimberly’s

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  7. Amy

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 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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  8. Brittany

    Yosemite

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 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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  10. BillZ

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 June 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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The Branch is rated 4.8 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
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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