Went in for a business dinner with a group of 8 and we got seated right away! The restaurant is located in this cool downtown area with lots of shopping and other restaurants! This place had a great selections of bourbons they made me a weller old fashion it was delicious! Then I had a great burger with bacon jam! Service was good so was the atmosphere! I will be back read more

Branch and Barrel - Burger with bacon jam ! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

This was my first visit here and most definitely not the last.Decided to come here for my birthday. As soon as I came inside the greater was right there waiting for me. I did have reservations not sure if it was necessary but none the less I had them. While waiting for my husband to park the car the greeter/waiter let me take a look at the menu.They had bar seats available as well as a closed in patio. I decided to utilize the patio, I told the greeter not to forget about us. lol At the time we went it was not very crowded. There were quite a few people but not overwhelming. There were nice animal pictures on the wall,maybe the head of a bison was there. Lots of Liquor behind the bar on display and part of the decor. The doors were a little decorated for the holiday.Big wooden doors. The patio did have televisions there but they were low so if I wanted to hear I couldn't. There was a football game on so we kinda looked at it from time to time. Even though it was my birthday the restaurant didn't do anything for me. No deserts, no happy birthday, no cheers!!, nothing like that. When celebrating a birthday I look forward to small things like that if a restaurant offers it. I ordered a cucumber martini. Didn't like it so we know we wont be ordering that again. The food was ok, nothing to complain about there. I don't know why I didn't take a picture but I had the B&B Burger with smoked bleu cheese. I would come back when I am in the area. I was happy that our waiter did not forget about us during our time there. read more

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The food was good but the service was slow. We have been here several times over the years and it was much slower the last time we went. We also had several issues with the drinks we ordered not coming out correctly or tasting that good. The restaurant is a little dark but a more cozy masculine vibe. read more

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First time tying this spot after leaving an outdoor concert on the green tried this at the recommendation of a friend who loves the scallops. The interior is similar to a wine cellar and the ceiling panels resemble a wine barrel along with a very rustic bar. Our server Melissa was super nice and suggested the most popular options. I tried the blacked grouper and substituted my fries for the Brussels which had the best char. The sandwich had a nice balance of heat and was great. It was rather late so I took half home. It was so great I brought my daughter back the next day for her to try the blackened salmon sandwich. Friday night was Chile while Saturday even at 5:30 it was busy and seemed to get packed quickly and service did take a lil longer. The kale salad on Saturday was ok as there was little to no kale but more mixed greens and lack of flavor in taste. I will try the scallops next time. read more

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Nice ambiance. Rustic. Country music, not too loud. Cool AC! Clean. Friendly server! We ordered the crispy salt and vinegar brussel sprouts and a B&B hamburger. Both were good! Give them a try! read more

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It was quite crowded on a late Saturday afternoon, but we nabbed the last two seats at the very end of the bar. I liked the back of the bar with whiskey barrels, it felt like going into an old time pub. A little bit dark, but homey. Bartender was super engaging and friendly, major points for that. We ordered the B&B cobb salad with grilled steak skewers, jalapeno candied bacon, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, bleu cheese & horseradish ranch. Excellent salad, though it was quite heavy with egg, bacon, bleu, and ranch. The brisket poutine was excellent, with braised brisket and hand cut fries topped with bleu cheese, diced tomatoes, and green onions. Fried were fresh and super crispy. Juicy, well seasoned brisket too. For a drink I tried a Tropicalia, an amazing local IPA from Athens, GA. Very well balanced, not too fruity, not too hoppy. Great recommendation from the bar. Parking isn't incredibly easy and it's a little small. But it's such a cool spot, that it deserves the 5 stars. read more

Salmon was perfect. I need to figure out the recipe for these potatoes. They were very well seasoned and the entire dish had a nice home away from home taste to it which was nice to have while entertaining clients out of town. I'd like to thank the chef for completely cooking the asparagus, something I've found so many restaurants have a hard time getting right. Thank you for accommodating such a large party when other in the area wanted a deposit and outlandish prices. Such a fun ambiance and you guys got our food out fresh and fast. Have already been bragging to friends in Texas about ya'll! read more

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We recently dined at Branch and Barrel and had a mixed but overall decent experience. We started off with the broiled Brie & strawberries appetizer, which was definitely something different. The hot honey drizzle added a nice kick, and it was served with warm pita. While the flavors were good, we were hoping for a bit more Brie--there was only a small amount compared to the generous amount of honey. For my entrée, I had the apple butter center cut pork chop, which was well-cooked and flavorful. It came with collard greens and sweet potato mash that had ginger mixed in. The pork chop was the highlight, but the sides didn't quite hit the mark. The ginger in the sweet potatoes didn't pair well with the rest of the dish, and the collard greens were a little too salty for my taste. Next time, I'd try it with different sides. My wife ordered the steak and fries, which also came with a small salad. Unfortunately, the steak was overcooked--it was supposed to be medium but arrived more like medium-well and was a bit chewy. She didn't love it and said she'd try something different next time, maybe the lamb burger. Service was friendly, and the atmosphere was nice, but a few tweaks in the kitchen could really elevate the experience. We'd consider going back to try some of the other dishes. read more

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We were at AVALON for our grandson's Junior Prom, we had diner with his mom and our other grandson. Wonderful night so we sat outside on the open patio and enjoyed a very great meal. Our grandson had the Caesar Salad with Ranch Dressing and loved it. My DIL had the Herb grill Chicken and Strawberry Romaine Salad, also great reviews on the salad from her. My wife had them Honey Bourbon glazed Center Cut pork Chop with Cream corn and Greens. She loved the home made cream corn always better than out of the can, Chop was cooked as she liked it and very tasty. I had the Maple Glazed Salmon with Shrimp, with Red Potatoes and vegetable medley. Salmon was cook to perfection, Shrimp was spot on also. Potatoes could have been cut up a little smaller, vegetables were cooked well. Our server did a great job making sure everything was taken care of and that we were enjoying our meals. She did a very professional job. Branch and Barrel keep up the great work, compliments to the chef and his staff. read more

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I came here for dinner with my family. Parking at Avalon is usually fine, just takes some hunting. I recommend parking in the deck/lot on the Whole Foods side. We were seated immediately when we arrived and got a spot on their heated patio which was nice. We ordered a few drinks and as a bourbon lover, I was a BIG fan of all the options they had available! I had an Espresso Manhattan which was pretty good and a fun twist on a Manhattan. My dad had a Smokin in the Cab which was so delicious and smoky. My mom had the Branch Berry which was probably my overall favorite. For appetizers, we got the broiled goat cheese which was so delicious and I adored the jalapeno peach chutney we got with it. For dinner, we tried a few things including the fried grouper, chicken sandwich, farmhouse burger, and I subbed a regular patty on their Impossible burger which came with goat cheese, smoked tomato jam, & arugula. My burger was super delicious, and everyone else enjoyed their meals too! Overall, really solid spot in Avalon to check out! read more

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Park in the parking deck- it's free! Reservations are a most! Food is 6/10- just was not impressed for the prices paid. Alcoholic beverages were fresh, wine selection was decent. Probably won't be back, but a nice one time stop. read more

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Flew into town and this restaurant was walking distance so I stopped in. The indoor section was incredibly loud that you could barely hear yourself think. Luckily I got seated at a table outside. My waiter was great and checked on me multiple times. The cocktails were delicious. The scallop entree was good and perfectly seasoned but the potatoes and sauté spinach were so salty. Toward the end of dinner two employees started rearranging the tables and instead of picking up the table and chairs they dragged them. It went on for about 13-15 minutes so I paid and left. Why they couldn't just wait until closing not sure. I'd definitely come back for a cocktail but not for the ambiance since there are so many other great restaurants near by. read more

The chairs outside are small & it was cold inside, which wasn't ideal when it was so lovely out, but my husband is a tall, bigger guy, so he didn't like the outside chairs. The server was excellent at recommending drinks I'd like and leaving out ingredients I don't like. The drinks were good; the fish fries were small, but fresh and mild and came out fast with delicious garlic aioli sauce. We only had a drink & appetizer, but we will be back! All of the food looked so good. read more

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I was here earlier today with a friend and our experience was not great. To be quite honest that seems to be a trend at Avalon restaurants in my opinion- they don't try as hard since they have guaranteed foot traffic regardless of whether or not they have positive reviews or word of mouth. This is perfectly encapsulated by the fact that a less than 4 stars avg business still had a lot of patrons at 1:30 in the afternoon. But I digress. We had to wait a long time here for basically everything (except for being seated.) Our meal ended up taking such a long time. It took our server a solid 10-15 mins to even approach our table to begin with. Drinks took a while to come out. Also, this place has no non-alcoholic drink options. Seriously? My friend and I didn't feel like drinking and wanted something other than water- we had to settle for mocktails. Looks like they don't serve dessert either. Menu needs work. Took a while for the food to come out and then took absolutely forever (!!!) for the check to come out. We had finished eating and were sitting there waiting because I was itching to leave and actually get dessert somewhere. We waited at least 20 minutes I'm assuming before I got up and found the host and asked him if I could get our checks (since I didn't see the server anywhere.) Mind you before I decided to get up, I tried to make eye contact with the server when I did see her. It didn't work, she was chatting with coworkers instead. Made me pretty mad... because umm hello I'm stuck here as a hostage until you let me pay so I can leave. I've never really had that issue before. Usually they're trying to get you out so they can make more on tips. I guess not today. Food was ok. Fries were alright, could use more flavor/seasoning. Burger was decent. Drinks were good. If I were this business- I'd work on improving customer service prontoooo and the menu options. Plus try adding more flavor to the food- very common finding in these reviews. If I were a person thinking of coming here to eat- I would go elsewhere. Matter of fact, go somewhere outside of the Avalon, where there's actual parking available and restaurants that make an effort. There's much better quality to be found elsewhere. read more

Branch and Barrel - Farmhouse Burger Fries - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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This place is a regular stop for my wife and I on Sundays mid-afternoon. We usually get the same things. She gets the salmon salad. It has a nice slab of grilled salmon, artichoke hearts and mixed greens. She says she loves it. I get either the Salmon BLT or the grouper sandwich. both of these are excellent sandwiches. The Salmon BLT is grilled salmon, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes and maple aoili. Tasty! The grouper sandwich is my other go to sandwich. Fried grouper, slaw and some nice spicy sauce on there. Mmmm. That one is good too. Then I get sweet potato fries, done crispy with maple aioli dipping sauce. For drinks, she gets a Prince De Richemont which is a rose brut sparkler. She loves that and in fact we had to go buy some at our wine store off of winward. I get branch water, which is their house lager. I just like a regular beer - I'm not an IPA guy and I don't like odd flavors like grapefruit or chocolate in my beer. Branch water is just beer. It's good. Great place. Bartenders are all pretty nice folks - we usually sit at the bar. read more

We had lunch today. My grandson had 2 Starters: Deviled Eggs and fried Shrimp. the deviled eggs were like cement. the outside was ice cold; the filling fell out and rolled around the plate like cement. It came with a sliver of bacon, that tasted like it was days old. Like old moth balls and greasy. You needed to use a fork and knife to cut it. The shrimp was all coated and the inside was cold. (Probably leftovers, just dumped in oil again) My potato soup was not even warm, even though I ordered it "Piping hot". My Lamb skewers were served with Cheddar grits. Again: almost cold and the grits were hard; I actually had to chew the grits!! I talked to the manager later on to inform him about this horrible food (I had another reservation the next night and canceled it) I talked to the manager by phone just now to let him know how disappointed I was and he only made excuses!!! That is the reason I am now reviewing this place. I would not have done this. I never complained before to any manager and expected an apology, not an excuse!! You are wasting your money going there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Great Father's Day lunch! Lance at the bar was wonderful. We hade the Brussel sprouts, fried shrimp, fish and chips and the salad with grilled chicken and blue cheese. Everything was excellent. Will definitely be back!! read more

Scallop appetizers were delicious, the brisket didn't even need a knife just fell apart, and our server Leianna was fantastic! I would definitely come back. read more

My wife and I usually sit at the bar when we come in for lunch. The bar tenders are very attentive and knowlegable about their drinks and the menu. My favorite two items are the grouper sandwich and the salmon BLT. Both are consistent winners in my book, and in fact, when we've been out of town for a while, I need to come over here for one of these two sandwiches. Both are flavorful and very tasty with decent sized portions of fish. I usually get sweet potato fries done crispy. Also very good. I highly recommend this place. read more

Parking You are lucky to get street parking so we ended up valet parking. Cost $15. About a block walk. Restaurant Branch and Barrel is a small restaurant. Dark decor, more of a bar atmosphere. We were seated at a 2 topper next to the door. Our waitress, forgot her name, was not rude, but was not the friendliest. We ordered the salt and vinegar fried Brussel Sprouts. I enjoyed them being fried, however, there was no taste of vinegar, but a salty taste. I ordered the Farmhouse Burger. I ordered the burger medium but it was well done, the egg was cooked perfectly and the fries were salty. A red sauce was served with the burger but had an unpleasant taste to me. I did ask for ketchup. The bread on the burger was the best. My spouse ordered the Scallop meal. We believe the chef dumped the salt on the entire plate. Enough said about that. The manager was nice and did ask if my spouse wanted anything else on the menu. We declined. This restaurant is not a do over for me. Health score 90. read more

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This choice is at the Avalon near postman books and across from superica. I would say park in either parking garage near Whole Foods or on the other side near Colleta's. We were seated outside as it was a gorgeous day out. Entrées Hanger steak sweet potato fries and brussel sprouts 22.99 B&B burger also w/ sweet potato fries 14.99 Apple Bourbon baby back ribs with sweet potato fries and coleslaw 18.99 Note the fries come with a maple aioli that is divine! Get the aioli! Libations Sunset on Bourbon 11 The meal all around was delicious. We loved the maple aioli that came with the fries. I mean insanely good. The brussel sprout apparently are very popular and I can see why, they are salt and vinegar flavored and fried perfectly for a crunch on the outside and soft on the inside! In regards to the ribs - tender and great flavor. In regards to the burger - it was well prepared and juicy. Cost wise The price isn't bad came out under $50 with tip. Overall out of 5 read more

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The tiniest portion of scallops I have ever seen for a chef's special entree for $30. The side of three potatoes and a piece of spinach was crazy. My husband left starving. My chicken sandwich was tasteless besides the overpowering taste of dijonnaise instead of the bacon, cheese and mango in the description. Do yourself a favor and eat elsewhere in Avalon, downtown Alpharetta or Firebirds across the street. Their BLT salad was so much better than this one. Sadly we won't be back since their are so many other choices where you get the portion you pay for and food that tastes good. read more

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Starting with the appetizers 2 out of 2 The brie was not in the brie, I think it was syrup with 2 or 3 little crust of the brie!... The brisket with fries poutine, I think the brisket was good but so much salt in the gravy on the fries ruined the whole dish. My husband had, Steak and eggs for brunch, sweet potato fries were good, eggs were good, whatever the heck kind of shoulder meat was very chewy. I had The lamb skewers, I think it was just some cheap ground beef! Wow, can't make this up My son had The fried red snapper could have been anything but snapper, maybe sawdust. Sons wife got the entree brisket and brisket was the star of the appetizer and her entree. Our waitress and hostess are super nice and cordial. BUT Can I rate this food less than 1 star. read more

Ordered the brisket with grits and shared a lobster roll. The brisket was good, but the lobster roll was a bit bland and it honestly tasted more like crayfish than lobster. read more

Branch and Barrel - Brisket with grits - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

***FOOD: it's Ok for American diner/pub food MUSHROOM SOUP - definitely the winner here; SCALLOPS - were burnt, too much potatoes and spinach tasted like nothing; PORK CHOP- tough to eaT; BURGER & FRIES - dry burger ***DÉCOR: looks like a pirate themed saloon on outside. Got the table right in front of the door so every time someone came in or out we felt the cold wind. ***SERVICE: not memorable probably because they came and took our order, dropped off the food and that was it. Didn't even come around to refill our water. ***RECOMMEND: I have definitely had better and there are other options at the Avalon for food. read more

We had a great time tonight here!! We sat at the bar and Erin took great care of us. She is very sweet and funny and I loved her margarita of the night, which was a lemon-ginger-honey concoction! (Of course this was after my first drink of a cold brew espresso martini!) We had the Jalapeño candied bacon and sweet potato fries for an appetizer. So delicious...we ate every bite. We also had the maple glazed salmon and the corn dusted lobster tail sandwich. Both were perfect. We were stuffed at the end! It's a great bar and everyone seemed very nice. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area!! read more

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We have visited this restaurant so many times, but tonight's meal warrants a review. Per our server Melissa's recommendation- I had the Salmon baby kale salad with artichoke hearts, tomatoes and goat cheese with the most delicious lemon vinaigrette!! It was amazing! We rarely have dessert, but tonight we did. Melissa described the Ginger bread crème brûlée as not too sweet and the right amount of gingerbread. It was a treat for my tastebuds! Wow! So grateful to her! read more

I'm not sure that I can say enough about this location! I'll start by saying that this location is OHHHHHHH MY GODDIE TO GOSH DARN HOTTIE!!! Why in the world does this spot only show 3.5 stars?!? Are you all nuts?!? We came here when we first came to town due to being one of the few places we could get a reservation in. It looks cool from the outside. Big oak doors, brick front, outside eating area... it looked good! Then when you get inside it looks even better. Like a warm comforting hug of class. The inside is dark woods, rocks, and sophistication without being full of its self. The have a bourbon club, specialty cocktails, craft beers, and a menu that is as special as the location! We liked it so much we came back and ate a second time a few days later! I'm telling you this is a 5 star location with 9 star food! We started with some salt and vinegar Brussel sprouts and their jalapeño candied bacon sweet potato fries with maple aole. I'm not sure how many times I'll say it in this review but they were Ohhh my Goddie too hottie good! The Brussels we crispy and savory with a simple flavor that was complex in its greatness! The salty goodness just washes over you tastebuds and makes your brain sing! The sweet potato fries were a fantastic blend of sweet, slight heat, and salty that even my sons liked! They are deliciously crafted down to the last bite. We were off to an amazing start! I ordered the crispy pork shoulder with jalapeño cream corn, green beans and corn bread. One bite and I was transported to food nirvana! Ohhhh my Goddie this Food is toooooo HOTTIE! The tender pork was seared to a crisp perfection seasoned with artistic greatness and served with love. It was a true CHEFS dish. The jalapeño cream corn was so good I wish I had had a soup bowls worth to eat! Heat but sweet was the name of the game. I just loved every thing about this dish... the presentation, the artistic flair of how it was made, and the unbelievable flavors. I highly recommend this dish! For my cocktail I had the old fashion. Small in quantity but large in flavor perfection this is one of the best cocktails I have ever had. It was crafted by the hand of an artist to say the very least. Our server was warm , friendly and even joked with my boys. He was attentive but not over bearing. Truly the right blend of nice, business, and friendly. There was not a thing that we didn't like about our visit! In fact we liked it so much we came back again for another 5+ star dinner! It was truly an amazing experience! Be looking for my next review to hear what other world class dishes we had on our second visit. read more

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been here before but this time the service was lacking. the server Chloe did not know what craft beer is, or was just being obstinate...? we asked for two irish coffee's which she replied we don't have coffee, then changed her answer when it was explained what Irish coffee is. she then brought two hot toddie's instead of the irish coffee! making a mistake is one thing, having an attitude about our orders is unacceptable. They are also jacking up your bill with a 4% charge when using credit cards. read more

Anytime I'm at the Avalon I will go here to get the sweet potato fries; nicely done with a great amount of flavor. I eat like a linebacker so I finish them solo dolo; would be good to split. Pork chop was great. Bartender was really nice and friendly. As someone who travels alone for work - it was nice to have a good chat with them. Mood is dark and moody which was nice: read more

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I stopped by Branch and Barrel yesterday for a later dinner. The restaurant is very cozy and dimly lit which gave a nice vibe. I ordered the beef ribs which came with sweet potato fries and I substituted the coleslaw for brussel sprouts. There portions were amazing. I was so full off my meal and had plenty to take home with me. My friend has raved about how great the brussel sprouts were which I did enjoy them. They did taste a little too salty to me (which I love savory, salty foods) so that would probably be my only critique. Overall I really enjoyed my experience here & would love to come back again during their speakeasy night (first Friday of the month). read more

Branch and Barrel - Apple Bourbon Ribs - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

If you're looking for the big three - great food, great bourbon, and great people - this is the place. Andre (the bartender) and Maria (one of the waitresses) went above and beyond the call of duty to provide a wonderful experience, and the food was top notch. Some may call the restaurant small, but I prefer to think of it as the right size to make sure no customer feels left out of the family. I love places that care, and you can tell right away that everyone - from the host to the kitchen - wanted to make sure everything was perfect. read more

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I ate the scallops dish it was delightful the scallops was seared to perfection and the spinach and potatoes were and added bonus I enjoyed the meal and our service was great from Maria. I would definitely recommend. We sate inside very nicely appointed kind of dark perfect for date night. read more

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Stopped here before a comedy show in town and the burgers were great! We all got a different kind of burger and fries to try the different flavors and you can't go wrong mixing and matching. Our waiter was very polite and attentive throughout the meal. Everything was delicious and drinks came out quick! read more

Came here twice within the past few months and enjoyed my experience! Service is great and the waitresses are always on top of refills and checking in to make sure everything tastes good. Food is 10/10 no matter what you get! Love their apps and tapas. Would recommend jalapeño poppers, fried chicken and pickles, sweet potato fries, and Brussel sprouts! Whatever you get, ASK FOR THE AIOLI SAUCE. It's the best thing I've ever tasted. I'd go back just to get a side of sweet potato fries and the aioli xD Always clean and ready to take customers! Seats inside and out are by choice. Love it here! read more

The portions of food were generous, but the taste and quality was underwhelming. I did like the crispy Brussel sprouts- especially with their honey mustard, but we didn't enjoy the rest of our items. The brisket was tender, but the collard greens filled the entire dish with water- the dish as a whole was very bland. The grouper had way too much corn flour batter and the pimento cheese on the burger was too overpowering. I'd recommend eating elsewhere at the Avalon. read more

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This place is super cute! They have inside and outside seating available. They have a "heater" as well for the chilly days. The greeter was sweet and our waitress was super cool. This place issa whole vibe! Pulled pretzel bites: Comes in a small cast iron skillet. Wasn't sure what to expect but this wasn't it. Not necessarily in a bad way though. First bite, I immediately tasted salt. The pretzels themselves had the chunky salt pieces on them. Then it's topped with a cheese sauce and chive and sour cream sauce. All of the pieces were very well flavored but combined it was a bit spicy. Good but I wouldn't order it again. The bestie and I decided to split whatever we ordered. She ordered the fried lobster sandwich and I got a burger. Corn Fried Lobster Sandwich: Comes with smoked tomato tartar & coleslaw. I LOVE this sandwich! The crispness of the sandwich was so good!! Loved how the coleslaw added a crunch and the jalapeños added an extra level of greatness too! I seriously thought about ordering a second one to go! B & B Burger: Comes with Barrel Smoked Gouda, Bacon Onion Marmalade & Arugula. This burger was banging!! The waitress didn't ask the temperature that I wanted and I forgot to tell her. But it came out medium, almost medium rare which was perfect!! It was so tender, juicy and flavorful! The bacon onion marmalade was soo good, I could have used a little more of it! Even the bun was tasty, regular and black sesame seeds. There were a few bites of it that tasted buttered and toasted. Yum!! Burger was served with fries. Nothing special but they were good. Not sure what the condiment was but it was ketchup based with maybe some vinegar? Salt & Vinegar Brussels Sprouts. The name sold me! Perfectly cooked. They had major crisp factor and were tender. They could have used a little more seasoning. I had salt and vinegar chips in my head so I was expecting bold flavor like that. Because it was a side dish for me I loved it! Can't wait to come back!! read more

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I will write this review as a composite score of 3 visits in the last 6 months. If there was a numerical scale, then it would be a 3.7. But I rounded up to 4 stars. Branch and Barrel is one of those restaurants that is very competent. They don't have a lot of shortfalls, and they don't have a lot of superlatives. They have a steady track record of good performance. They are IBM - respected, steady, will never regret eating there, but you won't really remember it either. Maybe that's a little harsh as it might seem that I am downing them a bit for being good, but I hope rather, that it is read as I am urging them to find great. It's a dark place - brown on brown on brown. It's not a pub, it's not stylish, it's competent - and brown. Everyone who works here is nice - friendly, service oriented and welcoming. There are not a lot of them, but it's a small place....you are greeted warmly and serviced well The menu - eh - it's OK - the farm to table basics, a pork chop, a fish, shrimp and grits....sandwiches, burgers.....some OK appetizers.....We tried the Brussels- salty, the deviled eggs- pretty good, They have a $10 old fashioned which is really good. Cocktails look great, beer list is great, wine list is so-so....but not a lot of wine drinkers here.... Over a few visits, had the pork chop, salmon salad, burger and fries......I would say the salad and burger stood out - everything is hot, fresh and price points are reasonable. They had a Waldorf salad that was spectacular but that is now either gone, or they don't have the ingredients... We will likely be back, because overall, they are capable and very decent...will leave it there. read more

Great little spot in Avalon. A lot of tasty menu items and solid selection of bourbon and other libations. Small place overall, so recommend res. Staff is friendly and overall a cozy vibe read more

Branch and Barrel - Bar seating area - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Service was ok. Food was really salty and expensive for the quality. We took Monday off to visit the Avalon. It's a week day and parking was not as difficult as weekend. We went in around 2:00 pm. The host that took us to our table doesn't seem happy, but more neutral and meh. Our waiter was ok, nothing abnormal or amazing regarding services. Salt and Vinegar Brussel Sprouts: it was great the first few bites. Tasted like chips and savory. Then it gets very salty. We couldn't eat anymore than a few bites. Souther Fried Catfish: The outer batter was extremely salty. Had to separate the meat and outer batter for it to be edible. It came with rice, which was crispy and some parts were hard. The red beans was great though. Grilled Salmon Salad: Salmon was good, but small. Salad was salad. It came with goat cheese and I forgot to mention about taking it out. The dish costed almost $20. For the price, I was expecting the flavor or some ingredients to make this tasted above average to justify the price. read more

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