Birch & Bloom

Name: Birch & Bloom
Address: 540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22903
Telephone: (434) 365-2590
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2

260 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Great for creative cocktails

We’re captivated by the natural beauty and bounty of Virginia. That’s why our menu is much more than a traditional steakhouse: terrific cuts, of course, complimented by locally caught seafood, sides fresh from the farmers market, and award-winning wine from across the globe. We’re not just for celebrating, and we’re not just a steakhouse: we’re the sophisticated dining experience that every steakhouse wants to be when it grows up. Valet parking is available, free for the first two hours with validation. Street parking is also available without a permit after 5pm daily and on the weekends.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

19 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Bar Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(434) 365-2590
Website
http://www.birchandbloomrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Birch & Bloom can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Makayla Baxter: (434) 365-2575

Location
540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Area
Charlottesville
Parking Details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Grapevine Gathering: A Basque 5-Course Dinner
US$100.00 per person
9 Nov 2024 only
Join us on Nov. 9th during our dinner service, for a a special menu exploring Basque cuisine and wines! First: Olives with anchovy and piquillo Pan con tomate Pincho with potato salad topped with tuna conserva, olives, trout roe Croqueta de pollo y jamon Wine: Ameztoi Txakolina Isastegi Sidra - Sagardo Naturala Cider Second: Tuna crudo, piparra pepper, mojo verde Wine: Granbazán Amber, Albariño, Rias Baixas Third: Iberico secreto, caramelized celeriac puree, preserved sun gold tomato, garlic sauce, apple Wine: Descendientes de José Palacios Pétalos Mencia, Bierzo Fourth: Fideos negro, cuddle fish, shrimp, jamon, ailoli Wine: La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva Rioja Fifth: Basque cheesecake Wine: Bodegas Los Bermejos Malvasia Dulce
Thanksgiving Buffet
US$45.00 - US$95.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
Trying to decide on a Thanksgiving buffet in the Charlottesville, Virginia area? Consider gathering with your loved ones and celebrating the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday at Birch & Bloom. Chef Ryan and his team have created a traditional Thanksgiving buffet with a lavish, modern flair that celebrates the classic dishes of the season and the spectacular ingredients of Virginia. Join us on Thursday, November 28th from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. $95 per adult, $45 per child (12 & under), children 3 and under eat free. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended.

Popular dishes

Chocolate Pot de CrèmeUS$8.00
Mint whipped cream, sable cookie. Pairing: El Maestro Sierra PX Sherry, Cadiz, Spain NV - $14
Peach Upside Down CakeUS$8.00
Olive oil cake, crème anglaise. Pairing: Chateau Guirard Petit Guirand, Sauternes, Bourdeaux, France 2019 - $14
Carrot CakeUS$8.00
Whipped mascarpone, walnut. Pairing: Duero Blend, Sandeman 10 Yr Tawny, Duero, Portugal - $15
SorbetUS$10.00
Selection of Seasonal Sorbet, Fresh Berries. Pairing: Furmint, Royal Tokaji Aszu Red 5 Puttunyos, Hungary - $14

What 260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Charlottesville
Innovative
Charlottesville
Good for groups
Charlottesville
Healthy
Charlottesville
Hot spot
Charlottesville
Great for fine wines
Charlottesville
Romantic
Charlottesville
Lively

260 Reviews

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David
Western NC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 6 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food overall was very good. One of the items was labeled Gluten Free incorrectly, but the waitress caught the mistake and they didn’t charge us for the appetizer. Valet parking may improve, but was slow.
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Charles
Richmond
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing for a Kimpton property. Service was fine, food was average at best and value not there at all. Both my wife's and my appetizers were very good (hers: the Manchego/apricot, mine: the Valdeon Bleu/fig). The mains were disappointing. My grilled pork chop was terribly salty (and I like well-seasoned food!) and was grilled only in name. I suspect it was sous vide or some other prior prep technique and then tossed on a grill for about a minute - barely any grill marks on it. Presentation was unappetizing as well. My wife's roasted snapper was OK but not exceptional. We split a desert, the peach upside-down cake. The olive oil cake was tasty, but we suspected that they were making a single peach stretch for the whole restaurant for the evening. Then there was the wine -- or, more properly, then there wasn't the wine. We both started with a glass of a Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. OK, but totally bland -- for $16/glass it was a rip-off. I had a glass of a Spanish Garnacha with my pork chop. Their list spelled it "Grenacha" -- what, were they afraid we wouldn't know the Spanish word for Grenache? In any case, it was adequate but just that -- and it was $15/glass. I know wine by the glass can be expensive but should deliver quality for the price. A really excellent restaurant would have a much better wine by the glass program than this. Overall, the food was adequate, the service very good, the value awful. We won't be back.
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Brad
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional as usual but Service we received & recommendations from our server Jamie was spot on and the best we both have ever had 👍. Looking forward to our next stay at Kimpton in Charlottesville & dining at Birch & Bloom as well 😊 Also I like to give a shout out to James at the Kimpton for his over the top Customer Service 👍👍
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Roberta
Miami
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Too much noise Good starters but poor entrees Slow service
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Michelle
Washington DC
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service and atmosphere were great, but the food needs some work. The pork chop was topped with a sauce of pure salt and the chicken dish desparately needed seasoning.
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Margaret
Richmond
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Lights were on way too high and the live singer was turned up so loud our server couldn’t hear us. Server, Brooke, was the highlight of the evening, doing her very best to make the experience a good one. Cocktails were delicious. Food was all pretty significantly underseasoned and bland; I always feel terrible asking for salt but it was absolutely necessary. Salmon ordered medium came out well done. Pasta dish with roasted zucchini particularly tasted like it had been cooked with zero salt. At the end of the meal (around 7:30) lights were abruptly turned down so low we could barely see the check. For a meal that cost $500+ everything should have been better. Having had a stellar meal (and really bad service) the last time we came in February, Birch and Bloom feels very inconsistent. The quality of our meal that first time will definitely mean we give it another try!
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james
Philadelphia
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Acceptable but not inspiring. Servers were easily confused. Not at level of vibe the restaurant is trying to project. Fine dining price without fine dining details
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Cynthia
Richmond
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was average. The steak was over cooked. Good menu though I am still puzzled by the cost. of bottles of wine . The wait staff was absolutely wonderful.
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Geri
Washington DC
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on 5 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing service and food, don't let the fact that it is a hotel restaurant deter you. Thomas (maitre'd) and James (server) provided some of the best service we've had, as well as the rest of the staff. Both made excellent suggestions for food, and made us feel special (it was our 35th anniversary). The cocktails were wonderful (we had the Aloha Sour and the Vieux Carre) and they have an expansive wine list. The menu is new (new chef) and everything was excellent in both taste and portion size. We will be back!
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Christy
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The carrot cake and rib eye were amazing service was excellent
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FAQs

Birch & Bloom is rated 4.2 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

19 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

540 Massie Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Charlottesville
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–11:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–10:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Bar Mon–Fri 16:00–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.birchandbloomrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(434) 365-2590
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Birch & Bloom can accommodate all your special event needs.
Private party contact
Makayla Baxter: (434) 365-2575

Birch & Bloom

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Grapevine Gathering: A Basque 5-Course Dinner

Thanksgiving Buffet

Popular dishes

Hanger Steak

Steak Tartare

Ribeye for 2

Menu

Dessert

Chocolate Pot de CrèmeUS$8.00

Peach Upside Down CakeUS$8.00

Carrot CakeUS$8.00

SorbetUS$10.00

What 260 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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