Bear Branch Tavern

Service: our waiter was attentive and made sure we were ok during the entire meal. We forgot to say separate bills and he nicely did it for us without hesitation.Food: the ahi tuna nachos were good. My friend had the crab cake sandwich which she enjoyed. The French dip was kinda of bland for my taste. It's looks delicious but the wasn't much flavor with the beef. The fries were great and crispy.Ambiance: we were seated in the back of the restaurant which I never knew existed. It got really busy after 6:30pm. My friend said she likes the front area better to people watch. Note: they do have oyster specials on Tuesday.

I enjoyed brunch here with friends this morning! We came by at 1pm and had a brief five minute wait before getting our table for four. The staff were nice and gave us time to order and eat. I enjoyed the diverse options on the menu and ordered the shakshuka. It was fresh and light and it was prepared well. My friends got a salad, falafel dish, and salmon Benedict, and they were all pretty and good!It was really loud in this location, meaning that sometimes we had to yell to each other across the table. By the end of the meal, though, it had gotten a lot quieter and we could enjoy conversation easily.

Bear Branch Tavern offers a spirited experience that's well worth the search for parking. After circling the lot three times, my persistence paid off with a delightful visit. Fully adorned for the Christmas season, the festive atmosphere, enhanced by appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Claus, made the experience all the more special.Taking a seat at the bar, I was immediately impressed by the excellent service and warmth of the staff. I decided on the Elder's Exit cocktail, a refreshing choice that paired perfectly with the Philly Cheesesteak I ordered. Though some might quibble over its authenticity due to the inclusion of roasted peppers and onions, the delectable combination offered flavors that transcended the debate. The balance of well-seared meat and cheese was exceptionally satisfying and undoubtedly memorable.I look forward to returning in warmer weather to enjoy their fantastic patio, especially since it's dog-friendly--perfect for bringing my pup along for the next visit.

Went for Tuesday happy hour, had super low expectations for the dollar oysters but they were actually super tasty, not too briny, nice medium size, and not sandy. Definitely would go back again for the deal. The hush puppies were also way better than I expected.I would pass on the clams (both raw and cooked), mussels met expectations. We also got the snow crab legs, which should've been illegal to serve. They were so overcooked, the shell had the texture of soggy cardboard and I could bend it 360 degrees without any of it snapping. The meat was extremely salty and meager, for $12 it was robbery and I deduct an entire star for how offensive that dish was.It was not too crowded given the great happy hour deal, table was too small but ambiance was fine.

Absolutely amazed by this place! Went in late on Saturday night for their late night menu and was pleasantly surprised by the many options! I find that most places with late night menus usually resort to lazy options like fries and burgers only but this place had soooo many amazing offerings for their late night options I had to take a peek at their regular menu and am eager to return to try it out. We started off with buffalos fried wings. The wings were filled with mean and were nice and crunchy and not too drowned in sauce. Their blue cheese and ranch on the side were soooo good it seems that they make them in house. My friend got the buffalo chicken wrap that I tried and really enjoyed the flavor. I got the falafel pita that was packed with flavor and different textures. The naan was so crunchy and had great flavor and the actual falafel was super flavorful and crunchy as well. Paired with pickled onions, tomatoes, and tzatziki made for a delicious wrap. We had the elite corn on the side which was grilled and sauced to perfection. We finished off the meal with banana pudding that was arguably one of the best banana puddings I have had in my whole life. I'm excited and eager to return here with my friends. There is a bar and TVs as well as table seating so it fits many different vibes. Despite not trying any of their drinks, looking at the drink selection I would definitely return here to check them out. All of the staff were super friendly and accommodating and the food came out in a timely manner. I have already recommended this establishment to five friends and I was there only 2 days ago!!

A staple! A constant in our rotation because you know what you're going to get and you know it's going to be 10/10 every single time.Today was no different! First, the location is right off the W&OD so it's the perfect place to stop mid bike for a scrumptious lunch.We started with their grilled wings, as ALWAYS. You cannot skip those. Maybe my favorite wings of all time...seriously. They are grilled to perfection, they are big, and they are juicy. Served with an amazing green goddess dressing to dip. No note on their wings, ever. We then got a dozen oysters. Also DELICIOUS! Meaty. Fresh. Just yummy. For entrees, I got the Salmon Niçoise salad and my finance got the hatch chile burger. The salad was packed with my favorite veggies, roasted beets, carrots, brussels, topped with a perfectly seared piece of salmon and dressed with a light vinaigrette. Would def order again! The hatch burger was also cooked perfectly, medium rare, as ordered and was extremely packed with flavor! It is a bit heavy, so if make sure you're REALLY hungry if ordered! Side of truffle fries were 10/10 as well. A perfect accompaniment!We love bear branch! If you're in the area and haven't been yet - GO! Oh and it's a great spot for outdoor dining! They have a super cute patio that's perfect for families and dogs!

WARNING: This is the most mom review ever. Coming back with an extra star! Over the past few years Bear Branch Tavern has become one of my family's favorite spots! - Dad loves it because there are TVs everywhere, so no matter what time of day whether it's brunch, lunch, or dinner he can catch a game. - My kids love the buzzy atmosphere and think their salmon and fries is the best kids meal on earth.- I love it because nobody complains when we come here! Plus their menu is super varied so whether I'm feeling a steak salad (theirs is one of the best in town) or a risotto, I know that I can get a quality meal.Service is very friendly and it looks like they are very used to accommodating children. I like the fact that it is close to the library and Whole Foods so you can plan a whole morning in the area and knock a bunch of things off your to-do list.Pro-tip: Almost all of the things on the menu are great EXCEPT their burgers and French onion soup.

I had the Crab Stuffed Salmon$32Chesapeake jumbo lump crab, Israeli couscous tabbouleh, wild mushrooms, spinach, red onion, heirloom tomatoes, roasted red pepper coulis.Challah Bread Pudding$9Chai spiced creme anglaise, whiskey plumped raisins, candied pecans, fresh challah bread, vanilla ice creamOverall it was great

Very fun vibe, with a bar in the front and another bar in the back that opens to the outside. Patio Dining as well. Family and adult friendly. We have the steak and the French dip, and both are excellent. The fries were especially good. The only miss was the elote corn-way too much sauce. Service from Chris was great. Will come back and try new entrees!

Wow, we're locals and come here often - wouldn't quite say we're regulars, but try to come once or twice every couple of months for their specials & continually updated menu! We usually just go sit at the bar but decided to get a table this time. We had Danielle as our server/bartender and she rocked it man she was awesomeFood was great as usual; we tried the butternut squash purée for the first time and it was great :). Ambience was chill whilst being upbeat as well. 10/10 experience.