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Branchwater

3.6 (239 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Live music
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Dill Grilled Salmon
Elena K.

Located in Vickory - Cumming Ambiance is a nice wood dark bar feel. Casual but not too casual. We enjoyed dining at a bar table with the bartender Alexis as our server. She's very knowledgeable of the menu and offered great suggestion's. Everything was tasty (Dill Grilled Salmon & Fried Buffalo Chicken sandwich - although it is mild and not spicy like you'd expect). The fries are excellent! The only item I wouldn't recommend is the $10 Strawberry Shortcake dessert. It's pricey for what you get and there is not enough toppings for a dry shortbread / biscuit. Adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream would make it a very nice dessert and make the $10 price make more sense.

Espresso martini
Gretel Y.

We wanted to get out of the house and didn't want to travel far. We decided to head to Branchwater. There were two seats at the bar with our names on them. The place was hopping and we immediately felt like this was the place to be. Football was on televisions and everyone was having a great time. I ordered an espresso martini as well as a pretzel with beer cheese and mustard. They offer a decaf espresso martini, but were out of the decaf pods that evening. The martini was strong and sweet. The pretzel was massive and served warm. The inside was soft and the outside was salted well. The beer cheese complemented it. The bartenders were warm and friendly. They made us feel welcomed and checked on us numerous times. We could tell they had a great relationship with the regulars.

Paulina A.

Branchwater is a quaint log cabin-esque restaurant in Vickery Village. It's a bit upscale but not formal. I came for dinner with my dad and we started with the brussel sprouts appetizer. The flavoring was good but there were many burnt, flaky bits within. I had the hanger steak for dinner served with a side of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The steak was perfectly marinated with a slight hint of a sweet flavor profile. The asparagus was well-cooked and the potatoes were delicious and creamy. My dad had the Southern veal saltimbocca and he said it was good but there was barely any veal. I have a major sweet tooth so I had the creme brûlée for dessert. It was very sugary and sweet and garnished with a chocolate stick, I would have preferred a handful of berries on top. Our server was attentive and kind, we really appreciated her recommendations. The ambience can be very loud so it's not the place for a quiet dinner. The prices were very reasonable for the portions, in my opinion.

Went here for the first time and tried the grilled porkchop with baked Brussel sprouts. It was sooo amazing. The porkchop was perfectly prepared and the Brussel sprouts were the best I have ever had. I highly recommend going here. You will not be disappointed. Ask for Don, he was a great waiter

Grilled Chilean Sea Bass

I picked up a takeout order of Chilean Sea Bass and for $35, I was disappointed that the size of sea bass they severed me was just a tad bit larger than the lemon garnish.

Crab and Crawfish Cakes
Jacob C.

Service really was wonderful, the staff was polite and helpful, very quick too. The interior was very nice, comfortable and welcoming. For appetizers, I had the Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs ($5.99), and the Spicy Tuna Poke with Wasabi Wonton Chips ($13.99). Both were delicious and cooked well. For dessert I tried the Crab & Crawfish Cakes ($29.99), the Grilled Lobster Tails in Horseradish Butter (mkt), and the 8 Ounce Bacon Marinated Beef Tenderloin ($41.99). The Crab and Crawfish Cakes were lukewarm and roughly 80% filler material. The cakes had no clumps of crab meat, and they felt and tasted more akin to canned tuna. The Grilled Lobster tails were better, though they lacked a robust flavor and were a bit overcooked. They were lazily plated with no real care, but overall they were my favorite of the mains. Unfortunately, the vastly overpriced Beef Tenderloin came back VERY rare, when i ordered Medium. I sent it back, but when returned it looked only slightly better, as if simply microwaved. The steak was extremely rare, and for a nicer restaurant charging this much money, I think that is quite honestly pathetic. Overall I think Branchwater seemed amateurish and a bit confused.

Fried lobster tails
Jay B.

I came in this restaurant seeking a steak or maybe a surf n' turf combo. Later, I walked out a rather satisfied man with a belly full of fried lobster tail that was out-of-this-world delicious! They may classify this place as a steakhouse (which also serves seafood and other things), but I'm telling you based on my first impressions...this place could probably make just about everything they offer great! I don't say this often. But I was seriously impressed with everything here. From the service to the un-intimidating decorum, there's little to complain about here. Our server was sensational. Though at one point, she brought me a second tub of drawn butter when I meant for her to get me a second glass of wine. Bless her heart, she's so adorable! As mentioned, I decided to go for the fried lobster tails here because it's not everyday you come across a restaurant that serves them; especially when you live in the south west. I was delightfully surprised. The batter was well seasoned and not too thick. And the Maine lobster they used is succulent and tender. A splash of drawn butter and it's like heaven in my mouth. The fries are freshly cut and made in house with sea salt; always a bonus for me. The prices are fair, too. I just can't say enough good things about this restaurant. So, I'll just end this by highly recommending anyone who happens to be in the Cumming area to check this place out. And I'm giving Branchwater a solid 5 succulent fried lobster tails dipped in drawn butter out of 5.

Seared Ahi Tuna
Sarah S.

The food was pretty good. My tuna was a little chewy. And the veggies that were paired with it were a little odd for the dish. The curry risotto was delicious, had a nice kick of heat. Husband says the scallops were pretty good. Risotto was great. The tables are oddly tall and we felt like kids sitting at it. And the benches were very close to the table, it was odd and uncomfortable. The service was shaky. Server seemed to have little personality... it was not welcoming.

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2 months ago

Great time for Mother's Day brunch. It was self serve, but food selection was good. Staff was great!

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Everytime we order any type of fish here, we get served a very small portion of Talapia. Rip off!

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Great ambiance and always good food. Drinks at the bar are always good as well. Staff is always nice and never a long wait.

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Food is good. Go early. Portions are small but service was good and food delivered promptly Pricey but what you would expect

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2 years ago

Wonderful food and service was excellent! I will most certainly be coming back here again in the future!

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3 years ago

The menu options are slim but their Brussels sprouts are really good! I'd recommend somewhere else.

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