Branch

I had dinner here for the first time with my husband and another couple. The original details of the art deco Bank are very cool and it's nice to see this beauty preserved. We had a 7:00 p.m. reservation on Saturday evening and we were promptly taken to our table. The hostess did offer outside seating but stated that the last remaining table was under a tree and the mosquitoes were very bad. I appreciated her candor and would suggest that maybe something would be done to protect other patrons from the biting insects. Our server, Michael, was very polite and attentive even though he appeared to be handling a dozen tables on his own. I started with a gin martini and was rather surprised to see an upcharge on the bill when I requested New Amsterdam gin which is typically a mid-level alcohol. As an appetizer my husband and I split the burrata plate. It was presented and served cold with three crisp crostini and bacon bits. The flavor was really delicious. For a main course I ordered the swordfish. It was well prepared and also had some crispy relish on the side that really enhanced the flavors. My husband ordered the lamb chops and we were both really surprised at the small serving he received. While he said they were also good, he was still hungry after the fact. Service ran at a rather slow pace and all of our food came out cold to lukewarm. I am assuming that this is due to lack of servers as I said that our server was handling many tables by himself and food might have been ready faster than he could serve it. It was nice to try something new but nothing impressed me enough to make the trip from my home for a second visit.

Went here right when they opened and really enjoyed brunch. The atmosphere is spectacular and the food was amazing. Menu is a bit pricey but the quality of the food is all worth it. Look forward to coming back and bringing visitors here for morning brunch!

Great food! Salmon was flaky and the seasoning was very unique - I liked it a lot. Fries were solid, nothing incredible but plenty of garlic

Branch was great. It looks nice inside with a long bar on one side and a long bench on the opposite side where tables & chairs were set up mostly for 2-4 people. However, we had a large group of 8, which they easily accommodated. The shareables were enough for at least two and the entrees were enough for the biggest appetites (in fact there was hardly room for any of the great desserts). A lot of nice touches with the service (for example letting us know the count of how many were left of high demand specials so we could put those orders in sooner rather than waiting until after our appetizers when they might've been gone). That was for dinner, but I look forward to going back, because I heard they have a really great brunch as well.

Branch has always been good, but the new chef has made it incredible. Every dish on the menu is worth it, and every special has been incredible. The dinner menu covers classics and new takes. The brunch menu is classic but still has fresh takes. I also end up ordering 2 more drinks than I plan to because they're just that good. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the general manager is always there to say hi. Cannot recommend enough.