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    The Birchwood

    3.7 (155 reviews)
    ModeratePolish, Seafood, American
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Calamari
    Michelle O.

    08/01/23: Lunch break from work go-live. Wasn't very crowded seated immediately. Staff very accommodating and pleasant. Restaurant is definitely eclectic. Ordered shrimp salad. Pleasantly delicious. Reasonable priced. If in the area again would definitely return and try other items.

    Combo platter
    Kelly C.

    The Birchwood was such a surprise find in Riverhead! The restaurant is very cozy and has very fun decor. My partner and I weren't too hungry so we were thinking of ordering just the combo platter to share but our waitress warned us there would be a sharing fee so we ordered an extra pierogi appetizer to avoid the fee. Understandable, no complaints. The pierogis were delicious, fried to a great crisp and filled with cheesy goodness. Everything on the platter was very good and a very fair portion. Highly recommend!

    Lobster soup
    Paola U.

    A Variety of different types food , from Italian, American and polish. Delicious food

    Stuffed cabbage
    Jenn S.

    Service was great, from the moment we stepped in to the minute we got up to leave. Space was well prepared for covid restrictions also bright and clean. They have a very extensive menu but we opted for their specials... They had very unique dish that I've only had homemade... Meatballs in this rich thick ginger snap silesian sauce... It's a regional delicacy eaten in the Eastern parts of Germany (Silesia) that became part of Poland after 1945. Sadly this dish did not compare and I was sooo hoping it would :/. However everything else we tried was delicious, their pierogi's were phenomenal as well as the creamy creme brulee. We will definitely give this place another try and be back to try more things on their regular menu.

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    Thomas L.

    Drove out to Riverhead on a whim. Great service, fantastic people there!! Got a gluten free veggie vegan pasta that was awesome. The rest of my party got french dip that was also great per them. Sorry so short, but busy enjoying myself and the food and the people!!! But especially the service by... Terry I was told , world class terrific.

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