Birch And Barley

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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!

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.