Outdoor seating
Yes
Branchwater in Cumming
Categories
Location on the map
Cumming, Forsyth County, Georgia, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fireplace
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Live music
Yes
Popular for
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 470-253-7910
Site: https://www.bwsteakandseafood.com/
Site: https://www.bwsteakandseafood.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:4–9PM
- Tuesday:4–9PM
- Wednesday:4–9PM
- Thursday:4–9PM
- Friday:4–10PM
- Saturday:4–10PM
- Sunday:4–9PM
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Comments (199)
Service was very slow and casual feeling for a restaurant that images itself like this one! It’s not super expensive but $150 for 2 people isn’t super cheap! we’ve tried it twice hoping for a better experience and last night was worse than the first time.Food was subpar. We were sat in bar area and seemed more like a neighborhood pub with a bunch of kids drinking at the bar who were employees or friends if the bartenders! My husband ordered Filet and it was way undercookedI hope things improve. It’s in a great spot
This place is either racist or just unprofessional! My son and I came there to celebrate his birthday. The young lady wrote my name and number down to be called for the next seating available. We were there at 7:55 pm and waited until 8:30 pm before we went to Oak Steakhouse. 9:45 pm came around and the place still never called for us to be seated. If I could give no stars then I would. Luckily I had sense enough to leave or my son and I would’ve starved. What a way to treat ppl that’s willing to help your business.
The veal Saltimbocca was horrible. The veal was chopped meat almost of dog food consistency Served in a slop of overcooked biscuit noodles of some sort. The Mac and cheese was very bland, arbys actually makes a better and more flavorfull mac and cheese we did not taste a hint of gouda. The sweet potatoes Mashed did not have any seasoning or sweetness to the at all. I was hoping some sort of butter or Cinnamon, even brown sugar. The chicken for the salad was seasoned on one side only. I didnt realize the extra effort it must have taken to season both sides.We will not order from here again. Quite frankly suprised the reviews are as good as they ate since nothing we ordered was good. Wait I take it back, the 2 creme brules we ordered did not disappoint.
Super short review:AMAZING food, disappointing ambiance, mediocre service, definitely overpriced for what you get.Full review:This place is fantastic but there are a couple of areas where it can be improved. First of all the food is incredible and does not have much room for improvement so if all you care about is loving what you eat, then this is a five star place. Get the shrimp & grits or the braised beef plates (Ive had both). You wont be disappointed!However, if the overall experience matters, then I would call it more of a 3.5 or so. I sat on the back porch area with my wife and honestly it felt like a whole different restaurant. The front porch has a nice view and wooden tables (maybe?) covered with tablecloths and flatware/linen rolls while the back has wire framed metal tables and no tablecloths or utensils and you kinda feel exiled. Like I said, it was like a whole different experience. The service wasnt bad but it wasnt outstanding. The selection was pretty small but that actually makes it easier to decide what to order, for some people. Parking lot was absolutely STUPIDLY crowded for a dinky town like this. The facility here is far too overpopulated. Bottom line = I recommend it but there are probably better things you could do with that money. Nice date place but there are lots of other, probably better, nice date places nearby.
Good food but not well managed because one time we go there and have great service and the next time our server is terrible. It all starts with hiring and training the right people. This all starts from the top down
I walked in and smelled fish. I almost left but I was with friends so we stayed. Im glad I did. I ordered the ahi tuna for a appetizer... Delicious.. I also ordered a Buffalo grilled chicken sandwich.. I think the Miller lite is the best item here
We were one of the first customers to have their brunch menu. We were very pleased with the quality and taste of the food. The staff was attentive and everything arrive in a timely manner. A couple things to note: their Mimosas are a bit on the pricey side, especially considering what it is. The menu is limited but to be fair, today was the first day serving brunch.Other than that, I would highly recommend Branchwater for brunch.
Great restaurant if you can go live. For delivery services like UberEats I’ve had them cancel more than one order with little notice. Which is frustrating.
Very good tenderloin and lobster tails! A tad expensive for portion sizes. But overall good. Service was exceptional and food was quality.
The food here was prepared perfectly me & my wife had the boneless 🥩 porkchop dinner and we must say it was yummy to our tummy 😋 u better believe were going back and OH yeah they have Great 👍 staff too very polite & know how to treat their customers.
Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. We will be back. Our server, Shailen was very attentive and offered great suggestions.
We got sick after eating the lobster here. Im not sure how this place has SO many good reviews. My husband and I tried Branchwater for our anniversary as the menu sounded really good. My husband got the ribeye, but clearly was a NY strip which doesnt have any marbling. When he cut into it we knew right away it was not the more expensive ribeye that he had ordered. Waited forever for the manager who dismissed his claim and took the plate to show the cook. She came back with the same plate (that she had carried through the restaurant) and said the cook said it was just the end part which is why the shape was different and the marbling not present in this ribeye. We primarily eat ribeye, so we know the difference. Newsflash, if you run out of an item, let the customer decide what they want instead, dont try to pass off a lesser quality/cut as it is something else then try to make said customer feel like they are in the wrong for questioning. No offer to make it right or anything. I got the lobster, which made us sick that night as I shared it with my husband. Way over priced for the quality and what you receive. We wont be back here.
I can here for my Birthday,. Everyone got their meals but me. After everyone was done then the server came over and asked “did I miss something” at that point I told her I no longer wanted to wait for my meal. I’ve had similar situations in the past and the restaurant has always offered to do something little like a free desert, but not Branchwater. I’ve been here several times in the past but never again. Obviously they aren’t concerned about customer retention. As well the food was alright at best
Had a great experience here! Katie, the bartender was absolutely amazing!! Great food, great atmosphere, and great service!
The Brussel sprouts Appetizer was delicious, Calamari App. Was to chewy and overcooked. Ordered the surf and turf for my meal and that was a very bad decision on my part. The Sirloin Steak was fatty and chewy. Didnt even eat half of it. Small menu to choose from. One and done restaurant for me
The staff was nice. The food looked good. But needs a little flavor. I had a steak and it was under cook for me they never did ask how I wanted it. But I ended up throwing it away along with my boyfriend dinner he had short ribs with was really tiny pieces of a roast which he doesn’t eat so after spending $101.00 he only ate the side of Mac and cheeses and I only ate mash potatoes grilled shrimp and a small lobster tail.
Food was great. You have to start with the brussel sprouts. Pork chop was delicious. Wife had the Hanger Steak which had a very weird taste and was not good, would not recommend. Old fashioned was delicious. Also have bourbon flights that Ill be going back for!
Fantastic food, great service, lovely atmosphere.
Had a lovely time for our anniversary!!! Service was so friendly- Jackie the manager made sure to come by and check on us, but they left us alone knowing it was an occasion. The food was.......incredible!!!! *see pictures 😊 so good. And to top it off the creme brûlée was perfect, like PERFECT people!!!! Thank you for such a good time, full belly, and an experience that will have us coming back! Can’t wait to try the canton location this week for work!!
We reserved a table prior to arriving. The table was in the corner bar area. The bar was so loud we could barely hear our daughter across the table. We ordered the Ribeye, The unicorn fish and ahi tuna. The food was okay, but definitely not 4+ star worthy. Nothing special about the service. I had to ask them to turn down the spotlight over our table.I am surprised about the great reviews. We would not go back. We expected more atmosphere and better food.
We were looking for somewhere close by and different for our anniversary dinner and came across this website. Looked great! Lesson learned… don’t decide based on the photos or the online menus you might find. We were both ready to try the flatbread apps they had on their menu because they looked and sounded fantastic. Nope, not available. We decided on their charcuterie board and calamari which were awesome! Dinner was not memorable. The Eagle Rare Old Fashions were very tasty. We’ll come back for the charcuterie board and drinks.
Had an INCREDIBLE time dining at Branchwater. The customer service was spot on and the steak was MAGNIFICENT! You guys have got to try this place. NYGHTSTORM APPROVES!!!!!
OUTSTANDING food and drink. The brussel sprouts appetizer cannot be skipped! The branchwater ole fashioned is not cheap but man is it good! This is a great place for special occasions or just a date night.
The teenage hostesses need training. I walked in Saturday night, lobby was EMPTY, no greeting, nothing. I told them my husband was parking and we were excited to be there because we hadnt been there since Covid. Again, no response. Not even, We cant seat you until your husband arrives. When my husband walked in, one of the girls finally looked up from her phone and asked snidely, Do you have a reservation? Along with that and mediocre food, we wont be back.
Food was so good, I couldnt stop eating when I was full. I had good drinks, the mule was nice. The burger I ate was one of the best in my life. They had hand cut fries and they made the ketchup.... My wife had the fried lobster tails and it was also delicious, she smashed it. The service was good and they were really fast. Our waitress could describe all the food and drinks. Great time, cant wait to go back.
My fiancé and I went last night to celebrate a special occasion and we were nothing short of impressed. Our server was so nice and attentive. Our food came out quick and perfect. We loved it so much and can’t wait to go back!
Every time we come Katie takes amazing care of us! Her and Angel are always so nice to their customers and take great care of us! We know if they’re behind the bar we will have great service. We love them!
First time visiting BW at Vickery. Inside was packed so went to the outside bar while waiting. Initial experience outside was disappointing as the service was less than stellar.However, once we got to the inside bar, we were greeted by Katie. The sky opened up and the sun shined down as she made the perfect dirty martini. A blue jay landed on my shoulder as Katie reviewed the specials. And then angels began singing…oh no it was actually Katie’s partner behind the bar, Angel. We had the best time and will be back for many years to come. Please save us a seat at your bar ladies, you’ve got new regulars for life.
My food was really wonderful so I rated Branchwater 5 stars. Great meal. That said, I want to mention that the carryout process could use some improvement. I ordered online and it was very easy. However, Vickery Village was super crowded even at 5:45 pm and I circled several times looking for a place to park so I could run in and get my meal. I didnt see a reserved spot for quick food pickup like some of the other restaurants had. Once inside, 2 employees were at the hostess desk but they told me I had to go into the (crowded) bar to pick up my order. Ive had both of my COVID vaccines but in this time of increased social distancing, Branchwater could have done better to make the carryout experience safer and more comfortable.
Been a few times. Food is good. Appetizer usually great. I recommend.I would have to say the cocktails from the menu are a little too ambitious and as a result taste pretty bad. We have tried all of them (recently). We sent the strawberry harvest back. It was really gross. I was disappointed to be charged for it considering how bad it was. The mix of cocktail ingredients are absurd nowadays so I dont entirely blame them for trying but I dont think Id order cocktails there again. Beer and wine menus are decent, pretty standard.
Love the rocky blues until live music starts. Food is nicely seasoned and perfectly seasoned. Bartenders do well with cocktails. Selection of decent wines. Yum and worthy of becoming a spot to frequent!
Amazing service and the best food I ever had. It’s pricey and fancy but worth it! We came to Georgia for our 15year wedding anniversary and went here to eat. Satisfied is an understatement. I can’t name one thing they could have done better.
The steak wasnt cooked to the requested temp. Requested Medium, however, the steak was cooked medium rare. The asparagus was flavorful, but nothing else was notably great. The atmosphere is quite nice. Parking is a challenge. We went round and round about 6pm on a Friday and found a park about 10 mins after we arrived.
Food and service were both fantastic. The tuna was the favorite of all the dishes.
Everything I have had here is great and the service is excellent. They have VERY GOOD specials also.
Wonderful staff, amazing food, excellent pick for a date night with your loved one. Highly recommend to all, Todd Hogan (owner) is an outstanding individual. Try out Branchwater, you will not be disappointed!!!
Our waitress was friendly and very helpful. The food was okay definitely expected it to be better. The red snapper made my husband sick.The fried lobster 🦞 was good.
Great experience tonight! The ladies at the bar comped the Brussels sprouts. They were so good. Ate the BBQ brisquet and mac and cheese with green beans. Amazing.
We arrived at the bar at 4:30 before the restaurant was open at 5:00, but we were able to order dinner anyway. My wife ordered crab cakes which she raved about and I ordered grilled scallops that were excellent but had a little grit in them. If it werent for the grit everything was perfect and I would give them five stars. The service, atmosphere, music, and everything was great and reasonably priced. We would highly recommend Branchwater.
Six for a business dinner on a week night. Great wait staff. Jeanie and Alli took great care of us and really livened up the atmosphere, a welcome change. The food was delicious and well explained. The brussell sprouts are the bomb!! Everything showed up as ordered, no send backs. I will return for business or pleasure.
The service and the food was outstanding, however the Ambiance is a little noisy for a liking. As far as Good Eats go for this area its really really hard to go wrong. The drink menu is also very good. An excellent selection of cocktails and food. My wife would recommend the rose petal martini. I definitely think its worth it. Give it a try.
Delicious!! Just moved into the area. Waitress was fantastic and very friendly and helpful with the dishes and also where we could go since we are new in town. Definitely coming back for many more meals and happy hour.
My husband and I went for Valentines dinner. The first thing to happen was when I made the reservation on Open Table I requested standard seating, not outdoor. The hostess led us to the outdoor patio and told us it was considered standard seating. On the way out, we were told by a different hostess our reservation showed outside seating (see pic attached). So I then proceeded to freeze during our meal as I did not think I would have to wear a coat to eat dinner. Second complaint, no where on their website did it say a set menu, no substitutions or that some items would not be available. We love their pretzel but it was not on the special menu. Third, I ordered scallops that were very much overcooked and very rubbery - that was my main entree and I ate nothing else it was plated with as they are not foods I like to eat. Last complaint, my husband got the mixed grill, and there was barely any lamb, charred steak that was burnt on the outside and fairly pink on the inside, and his lobster tasted very funny. The only highlight of the evening was the dessert (hummingbird cake and chocolate gateaux). Its sad when you pay $130 for a meal and still have to eat something else at home. Very disappointed as this was one of our top picks to go to for good food.
New Years Eve Dinner! Great atmosphere, great food. Service was very good. Only area I have to be honest I wasnt as impressed was the deserts. Entree, apetizers where great.
The goat cheese appetizer was pretty good. The lobster bisque was a 4. My husband loved his bread pudding.. The bone in ribeye “special” (not on the menu) was delicious... but do you think our waiter could have told us it was going to cost us $70.00? That was more than double any other menu item. The bill came and the yum turned into yikes.
We had dinner last night and all four of us were absolutely very pleased. We just walked in, no reservations, and sat down and a waiter came to ask us if we would like a drink within 5 minutes .We had chicken cutlets, the seafood special for that night, pork chops and the Hanger steak.We could not believe that it all was top shelf!!!We will be going back many times since this was our first visit
I’ve reached “regular” status here when the bartender remembered mine and my husbands drink order as soon as we sat down. We try to come at least once every couple of weeks. The service is always great. We haven’t had a bad meal here. Our top choice is always the bacon marinated beef tenderloin filet. Perfection! Highly recommend this wonderful place.
What a great restaurant, beautiful area as well. This is a hidden gem the food is the best around! We had a server I think her name was Lori, very attentive and personable. She made this entire evening quite special. We will definitely be back.
We have been sadly disappointed the past couple of times we have been to Branchwater. The food hasnt been up to their usual standard and the service has been slow. Maybe this lack of quality has to do with Covid...we miss going to Branchwater and have enjoyed it in the past.
Ordered take out tonight and let me just tell you, it. was. amazing!! I got the salmon, which was cooked to per-fec-tion!! The Brussel sprouts were spectacular! My husband got the burger with bacon and bri and I’m pretty sure he inhaled it; I’m still questioning rather or not he actually ate it, or gave it to our dog-that’s how quickly it left his plate. Anyway, it was amazing. You won’t be disappointed.
Very pleased with our first visit to Branchater. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic!It lived up to its glowing reviews and our expectations.I reserve the 5th star, however, for my next visit.Atmosphere is very important to my husband and I, and we had an early dinner... pre crowd.I know that this establishment is popular and in a very popular location. While we found the atmosphere on this trip to be pleasant, I think this may me a noisy dining experience when the restaurant is full.
Food is excellent, complements to the chef. The experience, however, not so much. Unfriendly hostess, indifferent waiter kinda spoils the fun. When you walk in a restaurant and you feel like youre being an inconvenience, thats a problem. Kitchen does their part, you folks in front need to do yours.
Katlin our server was absolutely fantastic. I read about the horrible service but katlin was very nice and gave us a nice night out. The food was great we had the brussel sprouts which were amazing! We reserved our table via the open table app and didnt have any issues on a Friday night. The atmosphere is a little loud but no complaints.
I am just bewildered by all the good reviews. We have been 3 or 4 times, just trying to give it another chance or because friends wanted to go, and we were disappointed.every.time. We’ve ordered different things and the taste of everything we have tried was so very bland. The price for the quality is outrageous. I feel like everything I have tried there, I can make better at home. Vickery Village overall is amazing so I do hate that we can’t enjoy Branchwater or recommend this place to anyone.
Great food, service and location. Loved the bacon marinated beef tenderloin steak with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. The steak cooked medium was fabulous! A wonderful place where we celebrated our wedding anniversary.
Big dreams in a small town. The prices, scenery and overall character would have you feeling like youre in the Big City. The food quality is definitely comparable and very well thought out. The service could definitely use some touching up and a few vets to help increase the learning quality, timing and revenue driving needs. Overall great experience and I look forward to returning.
Had dinner with friends at the restaurant last night and overall quite good. However, I ordered a glass of a nice Chardonnay. Looking at the prices per glass on the menu they were in the 10-12$ range which is what I was expecting to pay. When I received my bill, I discovered that I was given a $20 glass of wine. I would expect the waitress to inform me of the price of this wine before serving. Shame on me for not asking the price but shame on the waitress and the restaurant for allowing this to happen. It should be part of their server training to ensure that there are no surprises on pricing, particularly wine and cocktails. I left the restaurant feeling as though I had been taken advantage of.
Good food but overpriced for the portions of “Main ingredient.” Average service at best for a $50+ per person meal.
Food is good go here often. Recently had a bad experience though... Went in for dinner with my wife and was told there was an hour and 45 minute wait when there were plenty of tables open and not one person waiting... won’t be back here.
I know this owner and his lovely wife.tod Hogan made a great career in the restaurant buisness .from graduating the cordon blue to becoming a chef owner.his wife is the pillar of the family and they have a great bunch of kids.try this place and you will see the level of professionalism and delicius food.
Our dinner at Branchwater was spectacular--from the food, to the service, to the atmosphere. Thank you for helping us make my parents 50th anniversary such a great event.
Overpriced. Our date night dinner was over $100 including the tip. A wedge salad with about 3 1/2 ounces of steak was $25? My husband had surf and turf, one lobster tail (VERY SMALL) cut in 1/2? Not taking away from the taste of the food, which is good but the prices here are too much for what you receive. I normally get another meal out of any restaurant dinner/lunch that I purchase. This is not the case from here. Atmosphere is nice but not worth what you paid for. We are still looking for that go-to place for the two of us (not bar food) as the kids are getting older and doing things with friends, working, etc. One and done.
Katie was absolutely delightful and made us feel so welcome and at home. First time here but not the last time for sure. Thank you for an awesome time.
My new favorite wine spot. Was invited by a regular client and I will be back. They have achieved the simple elegance many strive for and have thrown in a creative positive energy vibe. You will just feel good being there. Check out their website or find them through Vickery Village site. #romantic #reliable #fave restaurants #greatplacetoclosethedeal #bizorpersonal
Wonderful restaurant. Looking for seafood brought this up as a possible choice for us. They do much more than seafood as there were options for steaks and burgers too. We visited earlier this evening and it wasnt very busy. We were able to be seated quickly and we were given a very cozy booth with just enough privacy to enjoy ourselves as if we were the only guests at the time.We ordered the pan sears brussel sprouts with bacon & a maple bacon vinaigrette for an appetizer. I wish the brussel sprouts tasted like that when I was a kid. It had a wonderful salty & sweet flavor combination along with a great crispy and tender texture. I ordered the BLT salad and added chicken to make it an entree portion. The blue cheese dressing was robust and mouth watering and played very well with the bacon, lettuce, and cherry tomatoes in the rest of the salad. The add-on chicken was blackened and had a great punch of flavor on its own. The wife had a caesar side salad and the seared scallops with risotto. She was very happy with her meal choices as well. We will definitely come back again!
We really liked the atmosphere , service was great very attentative. The prices are a bit on the high side, enjoyed our dinner, didnt have any complaints. Will have to go back an try other appetizers, brussel sprouts were delish.
Always a great experience. The staff is consistently professional and attentive. The food has always been prepared to perfection and delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.
Great, slightly upscale spot in an area rather deserted otherwise (I mean theres other placed to eat, but nowhere like this).Food was spot on, my steak (which I rarely eat away from home for whatever reason) was great as were the wifes crab cakes. Although a small portion (really suitable size for the type of restaurant) the chocolate gateau was worth the calories.Beer list was acceptable, my only issue was how long we had to wait before being seen by our server, but it was a busy night so no harm, no foul.
Nice location and friendly staff but the steak came out burnt and it was way overpriced. Kitchen was obviously a mess as another table sent their food back. The music was great though.
We are new in the area and decided to go to this restaurant after working out at the gym LOL. We have been to other restaurants at Vickery Village and really love the atmosphere! Our server Jeanie was awesome! Very professional but also very friendly We both enjoyed our dinner and also she told us about the special which was martinis 5 dollars on Tuesday! I felt like I was cheating on my wine but she said there is a special on wine Mondays half off bottles and Wednesday half off on glasses. I do wish they offered French Chardonnay but I know I am in the south!! They do have Pinot Grigio though and that’s fine. They have actually a large wine menu. I would definitely recommend going by here the chef is awesome I think he is kind of famous! It is a little upscale but very cozy. I would definitely go by there even if it is for appetizers because actually they have a famous brussels sprouts appetizer That will change your mind on Brussels sprouts!
Ive been here twice! Excellent customer service and the food has always been great. Fantastic lobster tails, fried brussels sprouts and tomato coleslaw!
Decent food, but very expensive for what you get. Our waiter messed up our drink and meal orders.
Food and drinks were fine but good lord was it loud in the restaurant. Was told that was typical during dinner hours.
Had the steak and lobster, very tasty. Went on a Wednesday night and it waa pretty busy. Our waitress waa nice but you could tell she was just spread too thin. Cozy atmosphere.
Mediocre food for the price point. Extremely slow service. Wouldn’t return.
Almost dont want to review and give up what a great place this is. Great for a date night or even a special family dinner. Good is always perfect. Lobster burger is my favorite.
Thought I didnt like brussel sprouts but wow these folks can make anything taste amazing. The management here is awesome and the servers are as well and very attentive. Would highly recommend and Im going back soon.
I did not like waiting 30 minutes on a table when they had empty tables. I dont think the hostess were doing that good of a job. Now these empty tables were the same ones that were empty after we had been there for hour an half. Food was over priced for the portion size. Service was just ok. Been there, done that, want be back.
Good was great but service was awful! Got one drink and after the food came, the waitress forgot about us. Only water to drink with dinner. Red wine with a steak would have been yummy.
Excellent appetizers and entrees, particularly the roasted brussel sprouts and the dijon-crusted salmon. The dessert offerings also proved unique, including the Molten Gateaux and the Deep Dish Key Lime Pie. My family enjoyed our initial visit to Branchwater and look forward to returning soon.
Egg Roll appetizer was the best ever. Steak was perfectly cooked, and service was excellent! Five stars!
Good food and service. Chicken cutlets were too bready this time. Usually love them but this time they were ok. Hopefully it was a one off and not a new way they are doing it.
Tried Branchwater last night for first time. Nice building and location. Quickly seated with our reservation. Did not take long to notice this place is L O U D. V E R Y. L O U D. T O O. L O U D. (We were not even sitted anywhere near or close to the bar...this was the main dining room when you walk in). Recommendation: Install sound absorbing material ASAP (Tapestries on wall, tapastries hanging from the high ceiling, carpets on floors, draperies around window....just do something to absord the loud clang and chatter noise).Jeane waited on us and she was lovely and very nice. The wine we picked on the menu was not available but they had a substitute which was not on the menu. It was fine and we enjoyed it. The Brie Cheese was interesting but we were very surprised to learn when eatting it had gorgenzola cheese inside which my wife cannot stand...something we questioned even before ordering....we educated Jeane afterwards (I ate it though and enjoyed it).I had the pork chop which was excellent (tender, moist and very tasty). I would recommend that any pork eater. My wife had the Veal Meatballs with Gnocci and she enjoyed that and took half home. The veal meatballs were very light and tasty (as opposed to a dense golf ball at other places). We skipped dessert because the noise in the dining room was getting raucous and annoying from the other tables.
What a terrific restaurant tucked away in Vickery Village in Cumming, GA! They have some unusual selections of wine and beer, such as a wine called The Prisoner Blindfolded and a specially brewed Branchwater IPA beer. The menu has a lot of options that includes assorted cuts of steak and seafood. Bob had the rack of lamb that he said was probably the best hes ever had. They did not have mint sauce to go with it, but the chef/owner, Todd Hogan, said next time we come to call him in advance and he will make it especially for Bob. For starters we shared a charcuterie platter which was a mix of meats and some of the best cheese Ive ever had. Its five star dining in a casual atmosphere. Our server was Julie, a fun and friendly lady who looked after us very well. No need to dress up here, just come hungry for the food. Everything is cooked to order so be patient, its worth the wait.
Great food and service. Only comment is that my wife had the scallops which were Sandy. The manager replaced them with lobster. Instead of charging for the lesser entree, they charged for the more pricy meal. Wrong compensation in my opinion.
I had the best experience at Branchwater tonight. Landon was my server and he was amazing! The food was so awesome!!. Will definitely be returning soon!
The staff and bartenders, Katie and angle are AWESOME! They are always so attentive and provides excellent service!
To be fair, we were there with a large group and half the group were kids. We typically go with a smaller group. Great bar. The food is always good and a great location. Parking can be difficult.
Celebrating tonight with my best friend and wife of 14 years! I couldnt think of a bether way to celebrate than at Branchwater!!!! Outstanding food, superb service, great atmosphere and delicious drinks! The Ribeye with a Branchwater blackberry lemonade is hard to beat. If you havent been here yet and you live in the area what the heck are you waiting for?!!
The food, service and atmosphere were fantastic. All the dishes tried, six.in all, were different and extremely good. Will be returning soon.
The lobster tails were good and the staff was friendly. However, the booths were a bit uncomfortable.
Great atmosphere in the bar with live music
Amazing food, outstanding service and relaxing atmosphere. Love this place for special occasions as they go out of their way to ensure the guest of honor is treated like royalty. Highly recommend!!
Last couple times weve eaten here food has been under or over cooked, appetizer served at same time dinner is brought out, etc ...
You will not be disappointed. This place is our Go-to restaurant when we want to go out to eat and dont want to risk disappointment. It is consistently really good, no matter what you order. The beer on tap is phenomenal and a bit pricey but worth it.
Food and servers were good. The hostesses were not nice and we ended up at the first table in the place that was empty for half hour while we waited for a seat.
Came in tonight with a reservation, its our anniversary dinner. Sat at the table for 15 minutes and was never spoken to. We got up and left. Service was not good. Other than water, we were not acknowledged. Dont have time for that.
Hilarious to come here and see middle class folks acting wealthy with the fake blond chubby moms with fake LV purses. They think a $600k home means your rich while it’s actually middle class. West Forsyth people like to pretend they have money, but they just don’t know they’re middle class and it’s fun to watch. The women that hang out in this area are a joke and walk around with their nose in the air. You’re middle class folks and you would be lower middle class in many areas of the country. Rude people fill this area.
Took my girlfriend here on our first date. Food was delicious and service was top notch! Strangely enough their fries were my favorite food item!
Love this place. Chef versions of meals keep things interesting and tasty! Definitely not cheap, but worth every penny.
Food was great especially Brussels. Our server was so rude it ruined a great meal. She belongs at a Waffle House.
Love the atmosphere. We went for our anniversary and really enjoyed the food and friendly staff.
Our friends from the neighborhood treated us to a wonderful mealThe jalapeno margarita...oh yes
OMG the Brussel sprout appetizer is to die for! I also had a surf and turf and my lobster was grilled perfectly!
Food is phenomenal. Kailin is amazing. Every time I come to town I will definitely be visiting this establishment.
Ive been there twice and both times it had potential to impress, but didnt. At this price point it shouldnt have any issues, like a heavy hand on the salting the meat.
Nobody interested in helping us get a table. Sat in the lobby for ten minutes. Went across the street instead and you should too.
Great food, great service (ask for Lauri -- she always treats us so well), and live music in the bar. Great time!!!!
Our first time. The food was great, as was the service
Food and service were great!!!
Campbell was a great server. Delicious dishes even on the modified COVID menu.
Very nice place and the food was magnificent. Great service out standing
This place made me feel like I was 5 years old again...in the sense that the food tasted exactly like a kid cuisine microwave dinner. Worst high priced food in the state!!!
Good food, attentive staff. Wish there could be something done about the noise level. Its hard to have a conversation with someone less than two feet away.
Food great service from particular waiter not great! Been there several times and twice had this guy that is below par
Very good restaurant! The service could be better, but food is delicious.
Food was very good, and great selection of drinks. Love the location too.
Fantastic. From the atmosphere, to the service, to the food, this place is top notch.
We had a private party here, the Brussels are as wonderful as other reviews state, cozy environment, friendly staff.
Food is good but the menu is limited. Would love to see some traditional appetizers on the menu.
Great atmosphere, great food, phenomenal service
Great food, lovely atmosphere and terrific wait staff!
Our go to for special family celebrations- Mom’s 75th birthday. Our server made the night special 💖
Absolutely love this place. Great food, drinks, atmosphere, and service. Highly recommend
Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Great food and large portions.
Got the hanger steak to go, very pleased with the food, full of flavor and steak was cooked perfectly!
No words can describe Branchwater. Great food. Great service. Great place to come with loved ones.
This food is incredible! I will be back next time Im in town
Over priced!!!!!!!!!!! Went in there and I had better food at Texas Roadhouse. Dinner for two $90, not that great.
Super service, delicious food & beautiful atmosphere! Wonderful night celebrating my birthday with friends!
Excellent food, great service, enjoyable atmosphere, live music. Loved it! ❤
Enjoyed dinner, good food, great service - will definitely visit again!
Ive never been disappointed here. Great atmosphere, amazing food!
Food had its ups and downs, but the staff was amazing. Great atmosphere
Amazing atmosphere coupled with exceptional food and service. Great for date night or celebration
We’ve always had great experiences here. Great food, great service, and a fun atmosphere.
Excellent service! Food was delicious! Definitely going back again.
With a review of 1 star all you can say is....Will not be back, Buffet was horrible! Cold food, under cooked, greasy slop!!!
Nice atmosphere but waiters arent very attentive and food is expensive for the portions
Amazingly ribeye and my husband loved his pork chop
Service was so good, everyone was friendly and professional. Food was delicious.
Chicken fried duck was delicious as was spinach and mashed sweet potatoes.
Fried Lobster was perfect. Its exactly what I came here for. Service was a tad slow tonight.
Laurie was instrumental in helping make the celebration of our 30th anniversary a big success!
Delicious martinis & steaks!! Love the quite atmosphere! Great date night!
This place exceeded my expectations! The Rib eye was recommended by Shawn and was cooked to perfection!
Good food, but pricey.
Food was delicious.
One of my favorites. I visit as often as I can. Chef Todd does a great job.
Foot feels fine.. food is great as is the service!
Excellent food and entertainment at bar with 2 guys on guitar was finominal...fun times.
Exceptional food. Great service and a relaxed ambience. A true hidden gem!
Fantasic service, awesome food and the best brussle sprouts that I have ever had!
It was a great place for my 87 birthday party.great service.
Everything is wonderful!
The manager was extremely rude, service was extremely slow (waited an hour for a glass of WATER), the food was good but nowhere near worthy of the price.
First time and was there to celebrate anniversary, perfect meal and evening
No food too early in the evening. Inattentive staff. Good draft beer.
Great, fresh seafood. A little pricey but a nice treat.
Great food and server. Beer was tasty too.
A big yes if you want to try locally brewed beer.
The food is great. Very expensive but great quality and service.
Fantastic! Amazed by consistently tremendous dining experience at Branchwater.
Great food and nice atmosphere!
They always go above & beyond 2 make you at home & comfortable. Great place
Was not impressed - gave the steak to my dogs
Great place. Love the brussel sprout appetizer.
Food was good but over priced. Worst service ever.
The only thing better than the food was the service.
There were many options on the menu and I enjoyed the seafood!
Good selection of high quality meals.
DELICIOUS food. Great service. Best local!
Great ambiemce, great food.
Beautiful space and excellent food!
Awesome food, service and atmosphere.
Great time
This place is local, good quality, good atmosphere and great wait staff.
Not impressed. Food was Marginal for the price
The food was super salty and had lots of black pepper.
Good beer selection. Good service.
Great food. Excellent service.
Great food and friendly service
Thought it was overpriced and small portions.
Not bad for suburbs dining
Great food and wine menu.
Fairly expensive but very good food and drink list.
So much fun Everytime we go
Great service, great food.
Excellent service and quality food
Total reviews rating 4.3
199 Reviews for Branchwater 2023:
Review №1
2022-01-22Excellent food, service and ambiance! I sat in the bar area Friday night to hear the live music (She was AMAZING!) We ordered a Branchwater Burger, which was delicious, juicy, perfectly cooked with a slight smokey after taste, and topped with pimento cheese. Whats not to love?! We also had the brussels sprouts with house cured bacon and maple vinegarette. If this item is on a menu where Im dining, Im ordering it. As many variations on this dish as Ive had, theirs is by far my favorite, with crispy outer leaves and a soft middle. The balsamic flavour was just subtle enough to enhance the taste without overwhelming. And best of all: the bacon was actually lardons - those salty savory little bites of french deliciousness that provided the dish its richness and flavor. Pretty big plate so be prepared to share. Lastly, we had the pimento cheese deviled eggs. The plate comes with 4 halves that were fresh tasting and although I had to fight the urge to add a sprinkling of salt, would have done Paula Deen proud. Needless to say, Ill be back.
Review №2
2022-04-08Trying out local restaurants…The table settings and environment started for a good experience, and that was the peak of the experience.The brussel sprouts were over charred leaving little of the hearts to eat and carry flavor.The tenderloin grill marks were saturated with ash and debris. This makes me question the frequency of grill cleaning and interrupts flavors.The vegetables carried a texture similar to Steam Fresh vegetables with little to no seasoning.Unfortunately, our particular server came across as “inconvenienced” that we were there, with no greeting and introduction. All meals came out at different times as well.
Review №3
2022-06-11This restaurant was amazing! Everything was fantastic, from the appetizers to the dessert. Our waitress Rachel was so attentive and the service was quick. It was a bit dimly lit and loud with the bar and live music later in the evening, but it looked like there were other seating options that were better lit. We had a wonderful experience and will be back! Just keep in mind the noise level later in the evening if you are sensitive to that.
Review №4
2022-03-17I love this place. The bar staff is super special. Katie and Angel ARE angels and they always make for a memorable, delicious experience. Especially on Half Price Wine Weds. which is now….Cheers!!!!
Review №5
2021-08-29The food was ok. I didnt like the ranch or BBQ sauce. Not a fan how my whole meal was touching. The calamari is pretty good. My wife had shrimp and she said they were good. The service was average.
Review №6
2022-03-27Very enjoyable atmosphere with a nice jazz oriented music playing. The flounder dish was exceptional, however could have been served hotter. The dessert was just ok. Service was average and could have been better. Not sure if I would return.
Review №7
2022-02-15First timer, and well worth every penny! I am by far extremely picky as to how my filet is cooked, the waiter clearly made sure the chef knew exactly how I wanted it cooked. It was superb! I also was able to adjust my sides to anything that was offered on the menu. My husband had the Lamb Shank and it was out of this world, tender and full of flavor! We will be back for sure! Take a chance on a great meal and excellent service, highly recommend this place!
Review №8
2022-05-22Was visiting from out of town and my husband and I wanted to go to a nice steakhouse before we went back home. We got the scallops and a ribeye which was fantastic. However the mood was dampened when the ceiling started leaking all over our entire meal. Bartenders took care of the problem and we’re very accommodating. Service was great and food was nice. Just expected more from such a nice establishment so we were disappointed.
Review №9
2022-03-28We love Branchwater….it’s definitely the best restaurant in Vickery. Their food and drinks are top notch and their environment and service is fantastic.Liz such a great waitress and is always a joy when we get her. I think she would make an excellent bartender as well.
Review №10
2021-09-18Had the hanger steak with Yukon potatoes and seasonal veggies. It was delicious and perfectlyCooked. We had the Brussel sprout appetizer, jalapeño poppers and egg rolls all fantastic. Was hoping for a bit more ambiance and it was way too kid to have nice conversation. But the food was awesome and I would def come back soon!