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The Branch, Twain Harte, CA

The Branch

4.9
4.9
73 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
22975 Joaquin Gully Rd, Twain Harte, CA 95383

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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

What 73 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
  • 5Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 offers "the best food in Twain Harte," with consistently "fantastic" meals and a creative, ever-changing menu. Chef Matt and his team ensure an intimate dining experience in a quaint setting, with standout dishes like Blackened Cod and lamb lollipops. The service is "amazing," making each visit a delight.
73 Reviews
  1. Lee

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Again, we were not disappointed. Great evening of wonderful food. Started with three appetizers, sliders, baked Brie and Yukon potato slices. All very good, the sliders were probably the best. We had four different entrees and they were all very good. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit The Branch, put it n your must visit list. The only problem, we drank the last bottle of a specific wine….I am sure they will restock. Great experience, not fancy, but excellent!

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  2. Isabelle

    San Francisco8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, it was such a treat having dinner at The Branch. We never miss an opportunity to go when we are around. The food was absolutely delicious and made with high-end ingredients. We love the vibe, and sitting right in front of the open kitchen is delightful. If you haven't gone yet, don't look anywhere else because this is it.

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  3. Megan

    Sonora3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic meal here! Highly recommend the tasting menu

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  4. George

    Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Our waitress was great. The overall service was unmatched by any other restaurant in Tuolumne County. My wife, my sister and I had the Blackened Cod, my bother in law had the filet. My appetizer was smoked pork belly. My only complaint is that I wanted more of it. Everything we ordered and tasted was delicious. I would probably say that it’s the best restaurant in all of Tuolumne county. Make your reservations and check it out for yourself. You will not be disappointed. I will be there on a regular basis!

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  5. christa

    Central Coast3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was absolutely fantastic! The surf n turf, homemade gnocchi and killer cookie cheesecake just to name a few things. Small and quaint... Just how we like it. It was a great anniversary dinner .

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  6. Florence & Bob

    Yosemite2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we eat at The Branch, as always it’s so delicious. Everything test really good. Always a little herb or spice, which makes the dish excellent. It’s always a pleasure to eat at Matt’s restaurant. He is so friendly & his team very courteous also.

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  7. Scott

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and excellent service at the Twain Harte gem.

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  8. Jim Loughmiller

    Sacramento1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    For a unique and satisfying dining experience with a quaint atmosphere, make a reservation at the Branch. We had lobster enchiladas with a cilantro salad, and delicious cod and salmon topped off with chocolate orange covered cheese cake.

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  9. John

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic food, a bit pricey for the area but high quality food which is hard to find up there. Service was slow but I think our server was new and its super hard to find good workers up there, especially anyone with server experience. The place is a bit cold, old building. I hope they find a place and go full time!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an excellent meal and good value, variety of specials and quality of food, exceptional

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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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