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: 5

5.0

59 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary American

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2 people

Feb 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

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

Location
22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383
Neighbourhood
Twain Harte
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day Weekend Chef's Tasting Menu
US$128.70 per person
Prepaid
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
Welcoming Plate for 2 Lump dungenous crab cake with drawn tarragon and shallot butter over carrot slaw Butter lettuce cups pickled pink onion, red radish, beet puree, fried goat cheese With roasted strawberry balsamic 12 hour beef consommé Cooked veggies, puffed cous cous, Parmesan tulle Surf N turf Sliced and smoked beef filet, house made lobster ravioli with lobster bisque, creamed kale, and fried leeks Strawberry Creme Brûlée with brownie cookie $120/person + tax

What 59 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
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Branch offers a "one of a kind dining experience" with a menu that is both "fabulous" and "sensational." Chef Matt is acclaimed for his "cordon bleu" expertise, crafting beautifully presented dishes that never disappoint. The atmosphere encourages conversation and community, providing "a gem among the trees."

59 Reviews

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Melissa
Sonora
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
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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Carolyn
VIP
San Francisco
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 19, 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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Linda
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 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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Kelli
Central Coast
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 16, 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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Evy
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 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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Megan
Sonora
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 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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Scott
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 12, 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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Vicki
Central Coast
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 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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Florence & Bob
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 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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Misti
Central Coast
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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FAQs

The Branch is rated 5 stars by 59 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 2, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.thebranchtwainharte.com/
Phone number
(209) 586-1402

The Branch

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Valentine's Day Weekend Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 59 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

How is The Branch restaurant rated?

Is The Branch currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information