Birch & Rye

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1320 Castro St, San Francisco

About Birch & Rye

Birch & Rye is a modern Russian cuisine restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. Their menu features dishes such as borscht, beef cheeks, duck fat potatoes, and donuts with caramel and Siberian sturgeon caviar. The beef cheeks are tender and flavorful, served with crispy sticks resembling branches, while the duck fat potatoes are thinly sliced and cooked with wild mushrooms, served with sour cream and fresh dill. The borscht is rich and savory, made with wagyu broth, and served with a dollop of sour cream on the side. The donuts are simple yet exquisite, paired with caramel sauce and Siberian sturgeon caviar. The restaurant also offers a pre-fixe tasting menu, with vegan options available, paired with wine pairings. The service can be inconsistent, but the servers are knowledgeable and friendly. Overall, Birch & Rye offers a unique and delicious dining experience that will be missed.

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4.3

It is very pleasant and very satisfying to arrive at a place where they serve you with that professionalism with which the staff of this beautiful restaurant treat you � amazing �����

Beautifully curated tasting menu with an interesting pairing of Georgian wines. The waitstaff is attentive and knowledgeable and delivered a great experience. Wonderful deep flavors with an artful elevated presentation, yet the dishes retained a homey charm. Looking forward to my next visit.

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