The Birch - In Terrace Park

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   Foodie2be

   St. Louis

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   One of our neighborhood favorites!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience4

   Requested outside table when reservation was made but was seated inside

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   4Storys

   Cincinnati

   17 reviews

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   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Outside seating is fantastic. Servers were attentive and helpful. Baked Brie appetizer was the star! Fish tacos were average, lacking spice/flavor. I would definitely go again for drinks and appetizers.

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   EastsideCincy

   Cincinnati

   14 reviews

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   3.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Truly disappointing from the smell of garbage (seated by the garbage cans) to the menu offerings. The food was just OK. I have been to the Birch dozens of times and this incidence was underwhelming.

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   John

   Cincinnati

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined on August 6, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a delicious dinner tonight. We had a bottle of wine on our last visit that was no longer on the menu. Described it to our server Dillon and he went to see if it was in the wine shop. It was and he put it on ice immediately for us. Dillon was very busy waiting on many tables, but he never missed a beat spending time at our table and taking care of us.

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   JeanneR

   Cincinnati

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 4, 2022

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   Food was expensive and nothing special. The frozen Rose was good.

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   mitchell

   Cincinnati

   3 reviews

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   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 2, 2022

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   The food and service were exceptional. The starters are delicious and well proportioned. Finally, Stephanie makes the experience even better with her combination of competence and empathy.

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   AnnO

   Cincinnati

   11 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Four septuagenarian friends went out on a Saturday night to a place they’ve been trying to book a reservation for a while. They love the quaint atmosphere and could tell there were many regulars at the bar. The wine selection was a bit snooty with no semi-sweet or sweet wines available. The reisling was the driest they ever encountered. The menu is quite eclectic and interesting. The four friends each chose something different. Best of all was the Shrimp and Grits. Not your Mama’s grits. They were fluffy and seasoned with sweet curry sauce. Second were the crab-cakes, full of yummy crab meat with remoulade sauce on the side. Third was the salmon pita sandwich, like a good salmon salad. Four was the very disappointing Cola Braised Ribs. 4 little rib pieces that were charred black with maybe 2 bites of edible meat sitting on a 1/2 cup of cole slaw. Our waitress was way overworked, I know, I know. Not the best dinner ever but 1 or 2 of the friends might return. It would be helpful if the menu in Google was what they had to serve.

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   PMcincy

   Cincinnati

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

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   The service was excellent as always, and the burger far exceeded my expectations. Will definitely have a burger again on my next visit no matter what other entrees are available.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great little restaurant in Terrace Park. I had the coconut shrimp and grits which were amazing. Great combo of flavors. We also tried the chicken kabobs and the brie and spelt sandwich which were both delicious. The White Squirrel cocktail was refreshing and our server was excellent. We will definitely be returning!

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    LHPM

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5

    Beautiful courtyard for an evening of dinner and drinks

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    jayb

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2022

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    The food was amazing and the atmosphere was inviting. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

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    Great time. A little overpriced but lovely outdoor spaces and food was good. Delicious cocktails.

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    Buckeyes1

    Houston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2022

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    Great good and staff!! Very calm and warm atmosphere too!

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    CindyC

    Tucson

    18 reviews

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    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2022

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    Sat in courtyard outside. Campbell and Dylan made us feel very welcome. It was a cozy spot with great food and good DIPA. Will be back!

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    KrisT

    Cincinnati

    64 reviews

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    3.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2022

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    The Carmel apple salad was yummy. The corn and pita app was ok. The menu quite limited for dinners. But the place was packed so that’s a good sign toward the success

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    Gecko

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

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    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

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    On a perfect summer evening, dinner on The Birch patio with dear friends, good food and excellent service. Just lovely…….

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    ChrisR

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

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    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

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    The Birch is one of our favorites. Traditional offerings but with a unique twist that never disappoints. A smaller menu means the items are prepared with care, but a big enough variety to offer something for everyone.The staff is always attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend this neighborhood gem.

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    skos

    Cincinnati

    92 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    92 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    We got there early when the restaurant was pretty near empty. We had a reservation Unfortunately, the sun was shining in our eyes and the window had no shades. There were numerous other decent tables empty we pointed out, but the host refused our request for a couple of empty tables we pointed out, and moved us to one right next to the front door which intruded on our space every time it opened. The food was good and table service fine, but our evening was ruined by the door

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    Allie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    The Birch was a lovely tucked away restaurant in Terrace Park. Love that it is Xavier alumni owned. We sat outside and there is a large tree and lots of ants that fell on both of our heads and crawled on the table. The outdoor seating was nice though and it felt intimate. The drink selection was nice but there are no sweet wines or ciders. The food was good but the pork belly sandwich was a little dry and hard to chew. The salads seemed over priced as well especially if you just wanna add chicken it’s around $20. Over all I would go back but I would try something different. They’re menu changes every so many months.

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    MikeL

    Cincinnati

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great easy food... Tasty drinks

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    Marla

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2022

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    Service was slow; food was pretty good. There did not seem to be enough servers for the amount of patrons.

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    ChristinaV

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always friendly and efficient service with delicious food options!

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    Tommy

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Good food, great service, charming setting. Great summertime treat.

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    Judy

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience4

    The atmosphere was nice. Rain prevented outdoor dining which looked nice. Very understaffed so long wait to place order. Food very average. I would recommend due to nice atmosphere

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    bucksgal

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    The Birch is a great, casual and quaint spot with a creative menu.

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    TedR

    Cincinnati

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

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    Food was fresh and delicious. Service has always been very good. Great cocktails and good wine selection.

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    LisaB

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was amazing!!! Such a cute place!!! Very quaint, beautiful outdoor space!

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    Smar

    Cincinnati

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Intimate, quiet outdoor dinner on a perfect spring night! Looking forward to returning.

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    Thoroblade

    Dublin

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    As usual excellent food and excellent service. I had tacos of the week which was exceptionally tasty and my wife had a chicken sandwich which to her taste was a bit spicy.

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    Sally

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    As usual wonderful dining experience! Service, food, ambiance, cost all great. Used outside seating on a warm, beautiful day. Very enjoyable!

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    ChristinaV

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

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    Love the birch- unique soups and great service!!

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    MorganB

    Cincinnati

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    My husband and I went for a Saturday lunch and it wasn’t busy. Tables were a little too close for my comfort (only due to being able to hear those around you, not because of COVID) but I did enjoy the ambiance of the place as well as the food. Having more of the food made in house would bring it up a notch though. But pretty good and I would bring others here too!

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    susang

    Cincinnati

    38 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2022

    overall2food2service4ambience3

    My friend and I each ordered salads. The salads were 95% lettuce and very few toppings. Not worth the money.

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outside patio is open! Thanks for the great service Dylan!

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    EdwardR

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2022

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    Food was good as always. Just very noisy.

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    Alesu

    Cincinnati

    131 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Very disappointing. We went to Birtch restaurant upon reading Cinci Inquirer’s review. Totally disappointed. The only soup they had was a veg,, not much flavor to it. Totally veg., no meat whatsoever. I had the Caramel Apple Salad. Don’t know where the Caramel was suppose to be. Apples were plain Granny Green Apples, cut match stick size. Romain Lettuce were huge and cut horizontally. For a small person, it was difficult to manage. The pieces are so big it hang out of the mouth like a goat. My husband had the Bacon Wrapped Grilled Brie with Fig Jam, with Pecan and smoke Bacon. It also came with a nice warm banquette. This dish was interesting, and tasty. But, he also ordered the Mississippi Pork Roast. This thing was so SALTY, it was not edible. Too bad he did not sent I back to the kitchen. I brought it home for our neighborhood wild foxes to enjoy. I do not understand why any one would put so much salt in their cooking. Putting so much salt is not only unhealthy, there is no way to remedy it. Why can’t cooks understand that people can always add more salt if they wanted to, but NOT the other way.

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    WendyB

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2022

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    Nice meal. Will be nice to return when there is outside seating - a bit noisy inside. Not a huge menu but good choices.

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    CindyB

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thanking my brother for doing my taxes!!!! Thanks for the great food and service!

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    Alzero

    Charleston

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Decent but limited menu. Food is always good even if not great. The burger is exceptional—vastly improved by a wonderful sauce. My main objection is that the owners seem indifferent. We’ve been semi-regulars for a few years and we barely get acknowledged. Not asking to be best friends, but even “nice to see you back” would be something.

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