Branch Barrel - Alpharetta

The salads at this restaurant are consistently delicious, with dressings that complement them perfectly. However, we were not impressed with the special Coconut Shrimp Appetizer, as the shrimp seemed to be frozen and lacked flavor. The spicy sweet and sour dipping sauce that came with it was tasty. The Grilled Salmon Salad and Southern Fried Chicken Salad were both very delicious options.

The food at this restaurant was too salty for my liking. I had dined here once before and appreciated the attention to detail in the preparation of the dishes. However, this time the food was nicely presented but overly seasoned. I ordered the grouper sandwich, which was messy and fell apart easily, making it difficult to eat without a knife and fork. The food arrived quickly, but my partner had an empty water glass for most of the meal, likely due to the high sodium content. The server was friendly but only checked on us once and didn't return until it was time to pay. I had to leave my credit card on the table to get their attention. Overall, it was alright, but not a romantic date night spot. It felt like a saltier and more expensive version of Marlow's Tavern.

The food was delicious and the service at our table and with our drinks was fantastic! However, when we first arrived, we waited at the entrance for at least five minutes without being greeted by anyone. Despite the restaurant being mostly empty, there were six servers lingering behind the bar, which felt odd. We weren't sure if we were supposed to seat ourselves or not. The host never welcomed us or let us know they would be with us shortly, making the situation awkward. We stood there for a while trying to figure out what to do. Another couple arrived shortly after us and had a similar experience, ultimately seating themselves before being moved to a different table.

Cozy spot, yummy food, big portions and great service

Vickie provided great service and was extremely friendly.