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The Branch, Twain Harte, CA

The Branch

4.9 (87)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Matt Garcia

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What 87 people are saying

The Branch reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 5.0Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Overall

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Food

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Service

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Ambiance

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Best Value

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Healthy

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Neighborhood gem

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Great for fine wines

  • Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Branch in Twain Harte delights with its ever-changing, creative menu and intimate atmosphere. Guests rave about "phenomenal meals" and "excellent service," with standout dishes like the tasting menu and lamb lollipops. The warm, engaging staff and cozy setting make dining here a unique and satisfying experience. Reservations recommended!
87 Reviews
  1. Vivian

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Ahi Tuna Ceviche and the Chili Prawn tacos were amazing! Great service and servers. A bit noisy inside, but the patio was delightful.

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  2. Teri

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service….Very friendly people

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  3. Michelle

    Fresno / San Joaquin Valley1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Great service! Limited seating, so don't forget your reservation! We will be back!

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  4. Robert

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good eats. You can tell when it's a smaller kitchen a lot gets packed in. The team genuinely wanted everyone to have a good eating experience. The creativity on the menu is why I was drawn in, and I left feeling full of flavor. Maybe I want this place to succeed and sustain since I'm local, but each new menu posting I think there's no way to go wrong. Get out and try it, have a drink, say hi to the table next to you and enjoy! [wow, that really reads like someone paid me to write it with a bunch of flapping gums, but nope, just a guy that likes his food and if there's mex/latin flavors, more power to the team!]

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  5. Patti

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is delicious!!! We love how the menu changes all the time.

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  6. Scott

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful evening at The Branch, great service and food.

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  7. Brian

    Dallas - Fort Worth5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We signed up for the email alerts and when the tapas alert showed up, we made the reservation immediately - and, as usual, the food was terrific! (And for tapas, the portions were very generous.) Best restaurant in Tuolumne County by a pretty wide margin.

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  8. Suzanne

    Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Matt and his crew did not fail; we had another amazing dining experience at The Branch. Our server Jane was spot on, and it was only her second day! The only suggestion I would give is maybe get an additional 1 or 2 high back chairs for the patio area in case more than 2 people sit at a table. It was a very enjoyable evening!

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  9. Barrett

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and met very interesting guests at the next table. We have been several times and have not been disappointed. We hope in future to throw a party where we can experience their catering service.

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  10. Esther

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hada Wonderful meal! Everything about that evening dining was just perfect! Can't wait to go again and bring friend do they can experience it.

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The Branch is rated 4.9 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Yosemite / Mammoth Lakes
  4. Sierra National Forest
  5. Twain Harte

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Branch

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
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