The Branch

Name: The Branch
Address: 22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA, United States, 95383
Telephone: (209) 586-1402
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

20 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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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, not only to simply eat but to experience the joy, the emotion that his food brings about.

We believe food should create a memory, an emotion, and Chef Matt is able to capture this concept beautifully all within a laid back, fun atmosphere (no white table cloths here!)

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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

10:30 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Thu–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

Chef's Tasting Menu Experience
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 2, 2023 only
THE MENU: Tuna poke tostada, sesame slaw Shrimp + pork dumplings, lemongrass and carrot Chicken-poached tofu + egg spicy garlic oil Coconut + clams, Bok choy, ginger, fresh herbs Beef Two Ways, kim chi spiced broccolini, “fried” rice Tropical panna cotta, Matcha shortbread Small changes may occur to menu based on availability and quality of ingredients. Seatings are now available starting at 5:00 with the last booking at 9:00pm Our menu includes multiple courses using local ingredients such as vegetables, fish, poultry, meat, dairy and grains. If there's a dietary restriction please alert us upon booking and we'll provide a substitution and/or eliminate the protein or allergen to provide for an enjoyable experience.

What 20 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
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

20 Reviews

T
Taylor
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. I'm so stoked they're doing dinners. We're lucky to have this gem in the mountains.
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AprilB
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing. The best meal I've ever had. Will definitely be coming back every time I'm up here.
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BobO
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chief Matt is the real deal, if you are looking for a fabulous dining experience, don't miss this hidden gem. All of our dishes were cooked to perfection, along with a very friendly staff making our dining experience perfect. You can spend the same amount of money at other restaurants for a mediocre meal, or have an experience that will make you wanting to come back again. This is now our #1 restaurant in the area. Very highly recommended.
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LindsayW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you haven’t eaten at The Branch in Twain Harte yet, you’re missing out big time!! The crew that makes these heavenly meals and wonderful atmosphere are truly one of a kind! You can tell they all work hard together to make your experience one of a kind! From the greeting when you walk in to the (literally) MOST scrumptious food and dessert I’ve ever had, it’s an experience you want to have over and over!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely fantastic! Date night enjoyed with friends. The food and service was wonderful. Will dine again and having our office Christmas Party catered by this exceptional establishment.
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Licious
San Francisco
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love the Branch. It's such a refreshing place to have a meal. Originally loved lunch service there and was bummed to see that it moved to dinner but we just had our first dinner there and it was fantastic. Multi-courses for $100; easy peasy. Made for a fun evening and we didn't have to think about what we wanted to eat.
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PattyJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Better than top restaurants in sf. Love the food . Great wine list
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ChantalC
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience1
When we arrived both the doors were wide open, it was COLD outside. We did ask them to close them and they did. They sat us right next to the door even though there were other tables available. The food was ok, not worthy of $100 per person. The server was sweet and friendly. Food was not great, over salted and basic.
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RobinM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Chef Matt is serving up the best food in town! We were so excited to get a reservation for his 7 course chefs tasting menu. Each dish was delicious! We are also so glad the a la carte menu is back and we will be able to pop in for an appetizer and entree anytime. Can't wait to come back!
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SunnyD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Was the best way to celebrate our anniversary.
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Garrett
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome restaurant. Quality food and service and a great value. I'd highly recommend it for anyone who wants to experience amazing and unique dining experience.
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KaylaO
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great experience dining at The Branch. It was great to chat with the Chef before enjoying the food. The food was exceptional and the service was even better. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone looking for an intimate fine dining experience.
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KristinB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. We loved every dish. Highly recommend!
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Proseph
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
I’ve had Michelin starred meals that cost 4x as much and are half as good. Honestly probably the best fine food for the price in the state.
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KellieT
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Matt and his staff were amazing. A wonderful evening with my lady. The menu was exceptional and extremely creative. Chef Matt interacted with his guests and made us feel right at home. We look forward to his next menu. - Arnie & Charlotte
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MikeNKate
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Incredible food in the most unexpected location. Amazing chef with a unique, rotating menu and excellent wines. I would absolutely go back in a heartbeat.
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CindyW
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you ever get a chance to dine with Matt at the Branch in Twain Harte don’t miss it !! An exquisite eating experience and a lot of fun too! Thanks Matt and staff for a great evening
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JMB2312
Salt Lake City
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible food, service and atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!
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Melissa
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
So excited to have good food locally! Every course was amazing. Love the laid back atmosphere. Got to enjoy our experience without all the fuss. Will definitely be coming back again.
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CourtneyZ
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time for dinner at our favorite lunch spot. They completely transformed the place. It was so warm and intimate. We were greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and seated. The food was incredible all the way from the apps through dessert and the wine list was excellent. All the dishes were explained by the amazing staff, including Chef Matt, who we were able to watch prepare our sophisticated but totally unstuffy meal. We will most definitely be back for another experience.
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FAQs

The Branch is rated 4.9 stars by 20 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Nov 28, 2023

10:30 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 Thu–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

Chef's Tasting Menu Experience

Menu

What 20 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

How is The Branch restaurant rated?

Is The Branch currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information