Beans
Good beer, and a great variety. The place has a nice feel to it, and was comfortable for a drink at the bar. The lady who served us had a good knowledge of the beer on offer. The only issue for me was that it was quite dark and I struggled to read some of the menu.
Sean Richards
Vibe 👍 Food 👎
However, the atmosphere outpaced the food and service. 😔
We were really looking forward to dinner here while venturing through one of our favorite cities. It came recommended by fellow foodies, but our experiences didn't compare.
We may have just hit it on a bad night... But our experience left us wanting more.
Baked oysters app tasted like a baked potato 🥔
Lobster risotto was pretty challenging to get through 😅 The roasted cod dish was definitely the shining light of the evening.
Giving it 4 stars for potential
Emily Wagner
Had a really wonderful NYE dinner here! The tasting menu was incredible. All of the dishes were outstanding and the portions were sizable.
We started with a cocktail and then picked out a bottle of wine to share with our food.
Salt roasted oysters were delicious. The grapefruit butter added some tasty tartness to the panko and pecorino.
Shaved Brussels sprouts salad was fresh and crisp, and perfectly dressed.
Cacio e pepe was great - not too heavy or overly salty.
New York strip was cooked to a perfect medium rare, as ordered. And the pan sauce was delicious.
Finished with the chocolate lava cake, which was tricky because I was very full by that point. But it was great. Not overly sweet and balanced with berries and espresso cream.
The staff were all lovely and fun, especially Paul who brought over some tequila shots from the bar.
My only suggestion would be to maybe leave water at the table. We found ourselves asking for refills quite a few times. It was very easy to get someone’s attention, though.
Overall, a really great experience. Loved the atmosphere, too. Elevated but comfortable. We also appreciated the space - we were glad to find a place to celebrate the night that wasn’t super crowded.
B. Esstman
My new favorite place for brunch!! A solid array of choices, and all the ones we've tried have been outstanding. But my fav is still Eggs Benedict. Sublte improvements in the ham and bread retain the classic elements but improve the overall effect and raise it to perfect. Perfectly cooked eggs and prompt service, too. Congenial chef Nathan constantly refreshes the menu with creative and seasonal changes. A winner!
Jade Stylistics
This place was absolutely perfect! Came here for my SO birthday and everything was fantastic. The prefix menu was exactly what I was looking for. Each dish was delicious and well thought out with the beer pairing menu. There were some dishes that tempted me to visit from NY more often. Romantic atmosphere and very attentive service. Would absolutely visit again if in DC.
Manuel Cruz
What's good? The brunch ... The chicken & waffle was excellent! Not too sweet. The devil eggs were tasty. The drinks were good. I think the brunch was moderately expensive for the portions. $15 for two alcoholic drinks when ordering an entree is not an amazing deal but not bad. I wish the devil eggs appetizer came with more than 2.
Cynthia M
My husband and his friend visit Churchkey often for beers but we all decided to try out dinner at Birch & Barley since they just recently reopened since covid. I absolutely loved the ambiance and aesthetics in here! The atmosphere feels like a perfect date spot. Food was also great. We got the bone marrow, lamb carpaccio, Brussels sprouts, steak frites, and pork chop. Everything was very tasty. Also amazing service!
Alison Warth
Great restaurant! The oysters are AMAZING - definitely worth the money to get for a starter. The birch burger was delicious and came with small crispy fries. The “Crispy Hen of the Woods” was an interesting appetizer but not anything special. It’s basically just a very thinly sliced piece of chicken battered and fried. The garlic butter that comes WITH the crispy chicken is great with the bread though! Service was friendly and fast.
Røβ ɹǝƃuıZ
randomly walked in here on a quiet evening… what a find! I forgot this place was here.
First, decor and lighting is implacable. While warm “mood” lights create a cozy feel, track and recessed lights highlight the table (and all the amazing food) perfectly.
Food is IMPECCABLE! Delicious, beautifully presented and just … makes you wanna order a second potion of each dish. Tomatoes “tartare” dish was refreshing, yet very reminiscent of steak tartare. Duck was juicy, perfectly cooked and accompanied but some delicious greens and carbs. Would highly recommend.
Service was very attentive and “just in time” without being overly intrusive.
Ashlina Chin
I loved this place when I came here with my sister and friend. We had so much fun trying a ton of different beers and ate amazing food. The pictures are pretty outdated, but I will definitely be returning soon!
Jeff Smith
Our favorite restaurant in Washington DC. My wife has severe food allergies and the chef always is accommodating. Thank you for making good memories for us.
Alice Koerner
Great food and staff. Adorable assistant waitstaff brought out unexpected appetizers with bright fresh flavors. Nicely adorned petite filet and fantastically dressed mushroom sauté. Nice Gluten free menu selections, bread substitutions, and accompanying beer options!
Benjamin Galloway
Where to begin? From the moment you walk through the door, you are greeted with smiles from the hostess and servers. Once seated, our server, Mallory, came over to us with a trainee she was working with. She went over the menu, and then took our drink order. She was back so soon, we still needed a minute to pick an appetizer. We decided on the crab cake app, and then the Foie Gras. My wife is not one to try things, especially ones that are more exotic to her, but she had some of the Foie Gras and really liked it- I loved it! And the crab cake was all meat, no filler, good size for sharing- delicious!
Next, for dinner, I ordered the duck and my wife ordered the Sea Scallops- to say that both of us were blown away is an understatement. The scallops were cooked to perfection, as was the duck, duck being something that can go wrong very easily.
About half way through our dinner, Chef Nate Gawron came out to talk to tables. He stopped by our table to see how we liked the food, and after telling just how much we were enjoying our food, he talked to us about some possible ideas for new dishes he had, all of which sounded amazing.
Dessert on a full stomach? You bet!!! Not a big bread pudding fan, that being said, theirs is pretty awesome, and so is their strawberry shortcake (enough for 2 to 3 people easily), the blueberry crumble is one to write home about. Match that with great beers, the selection will impress true beer lovers.
From beginning to end, Birch & Barley definitely impresses. Looking for something a little less quiet, more of a bar feel with great food? Try upstairs at ChurchKey, worth the stop-by!
Heysteve
Top notch! Food was excellent and the beer menu was extensive. I am a big beer nut and they had beers I never heard of. We were recommended to this place and it was our first stop after checking into our hotel. Our waitress Emma was not only delightful but helpful in picking out beers to go with our food. This will be a must anytime we come back.
Chris Taylor
They have a great beer selection, a decent cocktail menu, and some pretty cool decor. There is plenty to share and enjoy. The menu isn't very large but everything we had was delicious. It's a well known establishment that has earned it's place as DC mainstay.
Bonnie Knighten-Sutton
Dinner for my wife's birthday. It was awesome! We got the Beef for Two. It was incredible! Loved the presentation of the meal, and the flavor was incredible! Highly recommend this place! Their knowledge of beer and beer pairings is unrivaled in my experience!
Martha Gray
Birthday dinner was a disappointment. Luke warm food, chewy tough pasta (not al dente), tiny fish portion that swam in a tepid broth, sparkling white wine that was anything but the dry that was ordered; a knuckle-sized bone in the rabbit pasta, no adjustment to the tab topped off by an indifferent waiter. Never again.
Lucía Bertello
Great customer service and delicious food. I loved the variety of draft and bottled beers they have along interesting combination of flavors in their food. We had a great experience, comming from Panama :) -Thank you Gary! we hope to meet you in Panama
Russel D. Rice
Great food. Phenomenal taps and bottles. Honestly, it's the staff who make this place what it is. Top shelf.
Lindsey Granados
Heard great things and was very disappointed. Chicken and waffles was way over cooked. Pasta taste like vinegar and the burger was underwhelming. I wouldn't recommend it.
Barbara Roman Guidry
Chicken and Waffles were the best!! Great service too!
Tony Dimichele
Excellent food ! Excellent service! Definitely a neighborhood gem!
Olga Chen
Great food with an amazing beer pairing! Really like this place!
Gale Greenberg Saler
Great convivial atmosphere, great food, great service... the tasting menu was amazing! Couldn't ask for more... can't wait to go back.
Tom DeKloe
Great beer selection! Foo Foo food menu for hipsters
P.J. Weber
Food is out of this world awesome comfort food and the beers are endless!
Jay Biles
Amazing place for brunch. Recommended by a local and I'm glad I went. The space is beautiful. Brunch selections were hard to pick from - they all looked great. Wait staff was friendly and provided good service. I will be back!
James Yeomans
Food was lovely - unfortunately they were overwhelmed. Kindly comp'd my meal half way though! Would happily go back, but on a far quieter night...
Damion J. Grasso
Excellent beer options-- killer burger and cool atmosphere
John Bitting
My co-workers went there last night and raved about it, so I asked them if they'd go back tonight. Without batting an eyelash, they said yes. Wow. Amazing menu, food, and service. Sebastian is such a pleasant host. James is a very attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and cuuuuuuuute server. I highly recommend the Butcher's Board and the Hand-Cut Tagliatelle Braised Rabbit, Dates, Toasted Walnuts, Dried Apricots, Pecorino, Sage. Pair it with the Grenache from Rioja, Spain. (I can't remember the name.) Congrats Kyle and Erik...and James. ;-)
Cris Ros-Dukler
The four gras and smoked trout on focaccia bread were perfection!
Darrell Coop
Incredible beers that I can barely pronounce yet are my new favorites. Staff is extremely friendly and their new management is very attentive!
Renee Yost
Yummy brunch menu - don't miss the Muddy Blarrys!!
Kelcey Engling
Great atmosphere and delicious food! We had dinner and the service was great. It's a little pricey but it's good quality food.
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