My husband and I love to come to here, sit at the bar bc of the atmosphere and quality food. We were lucky enough to be served by Randy while at the bar during our recent visit. He went above and beyond to ensure our culinary experience was to our satisfaction. We can’t say enough about his commitment to ensuring a positive patron experience.
Ashley Chipoletti
Did not have a great experience here. Don’t get the shakshuka. The eggs were overcooked and the cast iron pan was stuck to the egg. The service was not good either. She was not attentive and forgot to put in some of our order and we had to remind. The only saving grace was the sticky bun (from Marie Bette). I would not go back here.
Jeffrey Roddy
Matthys did a great job. The service he provided was top notch, he was personable and was sure we were satisfied with all our food and drinks.
Theresa Brouse
Matthys was a very attentive and knowledgeable bartender who made us feel welcome. We will be back.
Leonard Aguilar
Matthys is the absolute best!!!!!!! I’ve been here every night this week and he knows how to take care of me and my whole crew.once he knows your drink, he will remember it. He is completely knowledgeable in all of the work he does!
Cameron Moody
Matthys was extremely attentive and made great cocktails. He is an excellent bartender and I would definitely come back again. The drinks here are creative and made with interesting ingredients.
Catherine Hauck
The Aspen Bar at Birch and Bloom is my favorite place to hang out and grab drinks! Matthys is fantastic — delicious drinks and great conversation. Not looking forward to the day I have to leave Charlottesville and give up my nightly cocktails at the Forum.
Grace Wenstrom
Matthys is great! Our “home base” bar!
Ahri A
Such a nice spot—too bad I brought my ungrateful ex the first time. Luckily, my parents and current girlfriend actually know how to enjoy things, because Birch & Bloom deserves the praise.
The tartare was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. The cocktails are fun and creative, so definitely treat yourself to one (or two).
Great ambiance, upscale without being pretentious. Go with people who will appreciate it.
Katie Allen
Food was decent, but not memorable. The service really bothered me. The waiter was smug and refused to let me order my appetizer before I ordered my entree. Not appropriate at all.
The staff and atmosphere are good, the food is not that good. The steak frites are dry. The hamburger was also not for me.
Luis
We went with a group of three couples. The shareable appetizers were very good and all of our entrées where good portions and tasted delicious. The ambience was terrific as well. We're looking forward to a return visit.
Jeanne
This experience really failed to deliver. The portions were shockingly small for the price paid. Our son ordered the rage meat sauce pasta and it could not have been more than a cup of food placed in a shallow bowl. Never have been to a restaurant where we actually didn't have enough to eat. It was not a good value at all for the price paid. The food overall was very good but unfortunately overshadowed by the small portions. There was no bread even on the menu to order. Their service was perfectly wonderful and our two servers were attentive and helpful. Most distressing was the noise level - none of us could hear each other to hold a decent dinner conversation. The Forum hotel is beautiful venue but gosh darn they need to get the restaurants in order if they want folks to come back. We love this hotel but won't return to this restaurant.
David
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.
Sunny
Ordered an olive oil cake from Birch and Bloom while staying at the Kimpton hotel. They insisted to bring it to our room even though we ordered in person. Well the cake was $8 and when they brought it to my room — they charged me another $8 for delivery. $8 to take the elevator up to the 5th floor is absurd! What’s even more disheartening is the cake I received. Presentation was a let down. There were no peaches. It’s literally corn bread dipped in heavy oil over a creme. Took one bite and it was disgusting. I couldn’t even eat it. All that money wasted. I can’t believe they would even serve this on their menu! This was so disappointing. If I could give negative stars I totally would. I would not recommend this place.
My husband and I love to come to here, sit at the bar bc of the atmosphere and quality food. We were lucky enough to be served by Randy while at the bar during our recent visit. He went above and beyond to ensure our culinary experience was to our satisfaction. We can’t say enough about his commitment to ensuring a positive patron experience.
Did not have a great experience here. Don’t get the shakshuka. The eggs were overcooked and the cast iron pan was stuck to the egg. The service was not good either. She was not attentive and forgot to put in some of our order and we had to remind. The only saving grace was the sticky bun (from Marie Bette). I would not go back here.
Matthys did a great job. The service he provided was top notch, he was personable and was sure we were satisfied with all our food and drinks.
Matthys was a very attentive and knowledgeable bartender who made us feel welcome. We will be back.
Matthys is the absolute best!!!!!!! I’ve been here every night this week and he knows how to take care of me and my whole crew.once he knows your drink, he will remember it. He is completely knowledgeable in all of the work he does!
Matthys was extremely attentive and made great cocktails. He is an excellent bartender and I would definitely come back again. The drinks here are creative and made with interesting ingredients.
The Aspen Bar at Birch and Bloom is my favorite place to hang out and grab drinks! Matthys is fantastic — delicious drinks and great conversation. Not looking forward to the day I have to leave Charlottesville and give up my nightly cocktails at the Forum.
Matthys is great! Our “home base” bar!
Such a nice spot—too bad I brought my ungrateful ex the first time. Luckily, my parents and current girlfriend actually know how to enjoy things, because Birch & Bloom deserves the praise.
The tartare was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection—tender, juicy, and well-seasoned. The cocktails are fun and creative, so definitely treat yourself to one (or two).
Great ambiance, upscale without being pretentious. Go with people who will appreciate it.
Food was decent, but not memorable. The service really bothered me. The waiter was smug and refused to let me order my appetizer before I ordered my entree. Not appropriate at all.
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The staff and atmosphere are good, the food is not that good. The steak frites are dry. The hamburger was also not for me.
We went with a group of three couples. The shareable appetizers were very good and all of our entrées where good portions and tasted delicious. The ambience was terrific as well. We're looking forward to a return visit.
This experience really failed to deliver. The portions were shockingly small for the price paid. Our son ordered the rage meat sauce pasta and it could not have been more than a cup of food placed in a shallow bowl. Never have been to a restaurant where we actually didn't have enough to eat. It was not a good value at all for the price paid. The food overall was very good but unfortunately overshadowed by the small portions. There was no bread even on the menu to order. Their service was perfectly wonderful and our two servers were attentive and helpful. Most distressing was the noise level - none of us could hear each other to hold a decent dinner conversation. The Forum hotel is beautiful venue but gosh darn they need to get the restaurants in order if they want folks to come back. We love this hotel but won't return to this restaurant.
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.
Ordered an olive oil cake from Birch and Bloom while staying at the Kimpton hotel. They insisted to bring it to our room even though we ordered in person. Well the cake was $8 and when they brought it to my room — they charged me another $8 for delivery. $8 to take the elevator up to the 5th floor is absurd! What’s even more disheartening is the cake I received. Presentation was a let down. There were no peaches. It’s literally corn bread dipped in heavy oil over a creme. Took one bite and it was disgusting. I couldn’t even eat it. All that money wasted. I can’t believe they would even serve this on their menu! This was so disappointing. If I could give negative stars I totally would. I would not recommend this place.
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