Birch & Bloom

Birch & Bloom reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Dave VIP

   Richmond38 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall a nice Easter brunch although we were expecting a full dinner menu. The club sandwich was ok…not outstanding. Service was good but wasn’t quite the special occasion vibe we hoped it would be.
   

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   Lorraine

   Washington DC11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The server was polite and helpful. The food was yummy. Unfortunately, many of the items on the menu were no longer available. There were no dessert options.
   

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   Bill

   Washington DC3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the best burgers I ever had. great service and a nice location!
   

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   Ray

   Richmond10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Had been wanting to come here since was opened, and had heard mixed reviews from friends. We did have excellent service! Table was about 30 feet from bar, and large crowd was present waiting for a ballroom to open, and the noise level was intense. The food was just fair. They have gone over the top trying to be unique and eclectic, but I found this approach took too much away from the classic taste. Over the top pricing, left us disappointed.
   

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   Burke VIP

   Jackson Hole5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Clearly a UVA event at a UVA owned facility. takes priority over regular dinner guests. We arrived for our 6:00pm dinner reservation to be greeted by the deafening sound of 200 people at a cocktail party in the adjoining lobby. We were assured they would leave in 30 minutes. It was over 60 minutes. Same thing had happened to us at the UVA owned Boarshead Inn in the Mill Room which now has a bar at one side. Fifty people milling around a bar also make a lot of noise.. That was why we chose Birch and Bloom instead. Never again at either.
   

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   David

   Richmond1 review

   2.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Service was great but the overall noise level was way too loud. There was a reception in the lobby and all the noise carried into the dining area. Given the price of the meal, I would have expected more intimate dining experience. They were out of some food items which was very disappointing as it was one of main reasons for coming. Both my chicken and my wife’s steak was overcooked. Overall very disappointing experience but will say the service and staff were great.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Richmond1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   The waiter was fine, but way overworked. The food was good, but not great. The Noise level was terrible and would keep me from coming back.
   

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   Destynee

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love love Birch!!! Their steak frites is the best in Charlottesville! Such a hidden treasure! Ambiance, food, service - all top tier! Once a month must!
   

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   Ashley

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of the better experiences we’ve had dining there in a while. Our server Dante was super friendly, knowledgeable, perfectly attentive, and overall contributed to the stellar experience. Food was perfectly portioned and delicious.
   

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    Heather

    Raleigh1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2

    Do not recommend. Visited for brunch on a Saturday and it was a pretty poor experience. Service was terribly slow. We waited for over 10 minutes for our waitress to acknowledge us upon being seated, from there we only saw her every 20-25 mins. Waited over 25 mins for drinks. Our food was ok, but not great. One of our plates had what looked to be a piece of paper in it. We did alert the manager and parts of our meal were taken off the bill.
    

    Birch & BloomResponded on March 29, 2025

    Hello Heather, We very much appreciate you reaching out and giving us your feedback as this will allow us to address your concerns with our team. We aim to provide attentive service, and we missed the mark on your visit. I would like to apologize for the wait and for the issues with your meal. Thank you for speaking up during service and allowing us to adjust the bill. I hope you will consider giving us a second chance to provide the experience and service you deserve. Thank you, Taylor Bond
    

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