The Black Birch is one of my all time favorites. We were lucky enough to get right in with a party of 3 at 630pm on a beautiful Saturday which is usually unheard of for most of the restaurants in downtown Kittery.
Gavin who runs FOH is also an owner is always pleasant and friendly chatting with guest while seating or waiting to be seated.
There's always a great selection of beers on tap and a range of appetizers, small plates, large plates, entrees and desserts prepared with fresh, local ingredients. The Black Birch is best with a group that enjoys sharing so you can try a little bit of everything across the whole menu.
The house pickles and devil's eggs are a must!
A pretty great draft beer list and even better foooood!
Travel buddy & I shared the duck confit poutine, a grilled cheese w split pea soup, and chocolate cardamom "cake" (which was actually more like a slice of fluffy ganache 😍 - killer!) - all 100% delightful.
Absolutely amazing food. One of the best fish and chips we've had in all our years in America. We tend to order it whenever it is on the menu because we enjoyed it often living in New Zealand. The batter is crispy and thin and the cod is soft. The mussels were very good as well,, nice size and plump and cooked to perfection (mussels are also another food we are snobs about coming from New Zealand). We also had the strip steak which had these amazing radishes. The portions were just right and the price is very reasonable and the wait staff is very attentive and helpful with the beer recommendations. We will come back here the next time we come up to Maine!
Beyond delighted by our experience here! We came in on a Friday night, grabbed a couple seats at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the delightful crew, atmosphere, for and beverages of this quaint restaurant.
My husband and I have been saying for a while that living all over the country has spoiled our taste buds because we really never felt like we had eaten a stupendous meal since we've moved back here. The black Birch change that!
You truly could not go wrong with anything on the menu. I'm dairy-free and they went above and beyond to make sure everything I ate was friendly to me (including at one point a run across the street to talk to the pastry chef who was at another restaurant).
There was quickly a wait for a table so come early! But you can enjoy a cocktail while you wait even if there isn't any room at the bar. So don't let that put you off. The experience is well worth any wait.
Black Birch is a gem in Kittery. I had a lovely dinner with friends there this week. Sat out back in the fresh air.
An absolutely incredible dining experience. Mixed drinks from the bar 10/10. Cannot recommend more the pickled veggies as an app (so many slices for only $5) and the beetroot pappardelle with peas was both beautiful and savory. I hope they rotate their menu at some point but either way I’ll be back.
Outstanding service, wonderful atmosphere. The duck rillette is incredible. I guarantee you'll love this place.
What a great find! My daughter is a vegetarian and had eaten here before. She took us, we are not vegetarians and we all loved it. I had the mushroom risotto, fantastic. Our server, don't remember his name was very attentive.
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