Bear Branch Tavern

133 Maple Ave E, Vienna
(571) 669-3663

Recent Reviews Order Online

Customers' Favorites

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken & Avocado blt
Bear Branch Torta Sandwich
Oysters on the Half-Shell
Classic French Onion Soup
Braised Beef Short Rib
Philly Cheese Steak
Chicken & Waffles
Philly Cheesesteak
Fried Cauliflower

Menu

Starters
Grilled Wings
Dry rubbed, lager basted and grilled over an open flame. Served with green goddess dipping sauce.
Quesadilla
Jack and cheddar cheese, scallions, fresh pico, and sour cream.
Tuna Poke Nachos
Crispy wontons, seared yellowfin ahi tuna, seaweed salad, poke sauce, chipotle aioli, and green onion. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Tempura Cauliflower
sweet chili aioli, tuxedo sesame seeds, green onion
Beer Cheese & Pretzels
House made beer cheese with Vasen Brewing's hefeweizen, warm Bavarian pretzels, a house made pickles, and spicy mustard.
Fried Wings
Choose up to two sauces buffalo, DC mambo sauce, honey sriracha, and sweet bbq. Served with celery, ranch, or house blue cheese dressing.
Pesto Burrata Flatbread
local heirloom tomatoes, basil & sunflower seed pesto, fresh microgreens, balsamic reduction, crispy naan
House Hummus
Prepared fresh served chilled, finished with zultan chutney, crudite, and grilled naan.
Crispy Falafels
House made fried falafels, heirloom quinoa tabbouleh, tzatziki, green onions, fresh mint, lemon honey vinaigrette.
Steamed PEI Mussels
yellow curry, heirloom cherry tomatoes, spanish onions, house pickled chilis, rustic baguette for dipping

Soup
Classic French Onion Soup
Seasoned crouton, swiss, and cream sherry.

Sandwiches
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, classic buffalo sauce, shredded iceberg, Jack cheese, tomatoes, house blue cheese dressing, and flour tortilla.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle mayonnaise, sweet onion, house pickles, sliced tomato, shredded iceberg, and brioche roll. Served with your choice of hand cut shoestring fries, garden salad, jicama slaw, or elote corn.
Bear Branch Torta
Pork carnitas, VA pit ham, fried chicken, house pickled jalapenos, dill pickles, honey mustard, sharp provolone cheese, and torta roll. (Served with a fried egg during brunch hours)
Build Your Own Burger
Certified Angus beef patty, grilled chicken breast, or seared house falafel patty. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Philly Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, sharp provolone, caramelized onions, peppers, sauteed mushrooms, mayo, shredded iceberg, rustic sub roll.
Grilled Chicken & Avocado BLT
applewood smoke bacon, fresh avocado, arugula, sliced tomato, swiss, avocado crema, rustic roll.
Baja Mahi Tacos
beer battered line caught mahi mahi, grilled pineapple & mango salsa, cotija cheese, avocado crema, cilantro, flour tortillas
Blackened Mahi Sandwich
Hand cut old bay kettle chips, baby kale slaw, house pickles, cajun remoulade, and brioche roll.
Shrimp Po' Boy
Crispy rock shrimp, corn chow chow, cajun remoulade, shredded iceberg, sliced tomato, dill pickle, chipotle vinaigrette, rustic sub roll.
DiNic's Roast Pork Sandwich
24 hour braised pork shoulder, sharp provolone cheese, broccolini, house pickled chilis, duke's mayo, crispy baguette.
Green Hatch Chile Burger
green hatch chili salsa verde, house made pimento cheese, applewood smoked bacon, sunny egg, brioche roll
Shrimp & Salmon Burger
seared gulf shrimp & salmon "burger" patty, baby kale slaw, kewpie mayo, sliced tomato, brioche roll.
Falafel Gyro
House made crispy falafel, tzatziki, arugula, pickled red onion, cucumber & sliced tomato, crispy naan

Entrées
Clean Catch
simply pan seared Salmon over sauteed spinach w/roasted red peppers, cauliflower mash & roasted wild shrooms w/quinoa & garlic, served with fresh chimichurri, harissa oil & chef's yellow curry emulsion on the side.
Pan Seared Halibut
Line caught pacific halibut, basil & tomato sauce vierge, creamy stone ground grits, broccolini, spinach, wild shrooms, heirloom cherry tomatoes, white wine pan sauce.
16oz Ribeye*
pan seared certified angus beef ribeye, hand cut truffle fries, grilled broccolini, chef's house made steak sauce.
English Pea Risotto Verde
white truffle, local heirloom tomatoes, roasted wild shrooms, english peas, corn, parmesan, cilantro
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Chesapeake jumbo lump crab, Israeli couscous tabbouleh, brocollini, wild mushrooms, spinach, roasted red pepper coulis.
Braised Lamb Shank
heirloom rainbow carrots, cauliflower mash, braised pearl onions, natural lamb jus

Grains & Greens
Buddha Bowl
Red quinoa, brown rice, baby greens, roasted beets, fresh avocado, basil pesto, corn chow chow, hard boiled egg, country olives, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Salmon Niçoise Salad
Mixed greens, pan seared salmon, heirloom carrots, roasted beets, hard-boiled egg, country olives, heirloom cherry tomatoes, broccolini, toasted sunflower seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado, hard boiled egg, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Steak Salad
Mixed greens, grilled skirt steak, applewood smoked bacon jam, heirloom carrots, english peas, grilled corn, red onion, roasted beets, heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted red pepper vinaigrette
Crispy Falafel & Couscous Bowl
Moroccan couscous, house made fried falafel, baby kale, imported feta, spiced garbanzos, local heirloom cherry tomatoes, asparagus, cucumber, shaved red onion, garlic tahini vinaigrette.
Citrus Frisee Salad
roasted beets, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, fresh mango, toasted sunflower seeds, raspberry vinaigrette

Sides
Truffle Frites
Hand-Cut Fries
Elote Corn
Bacon Mac & Cheese
Garden Salad
Roasted Wild Shrooms w/Quinoa
trio of roasted wild mushrooms, quinoa, garlic, oil
Cauliflower Mash
Fresh cauliflower cooked down in butter with onions, garlic & cream then blended.
Sauteed Spinach w/Roasted Red Peppers
spinach, garlic, shallots, roasted red peppers, oil

Sweets
ACME Seasonal Pie
Seasonal vary almost weekly. To inquire what today's selection is please call the restaurant. Served chilled and a la mode. Made locally by ACME Pie Co. of Arlington, VA.
Strawberry Shortcake
house made sponge cake, fresh berries, strawberry coulis, fresh whipped cream
S'more Brownie Sundae
chef's double chocolate chunk brownie, roasted marshmallows, vanilla ice cream, graham cracker, chocolate sauce

Kids Menu
I'm Not Hungry
Crispy chicken fingers served with hand-cut fries and fresh fruit.
Why?
Marinara or Buttered noodles with parmesan. Served with hand-cut fries and fresh fruit.
No!
Mac & Cheese served with hand-cut fries and fresh fruit.
Give Me Your Phone!
All-Beef corn dog nuggets served with hand-cut fries and fresh fruit.
But Mom.....!
Grilled Salmon served with hand-cut fries and fresh fruit.
I Don't Know
Pizza - Cheese or Pepperoni
I Don't Care!
Hummus with Naan, cucumbers and carrots. Served with fresh fruit.

Most Popular
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, classic buffalo sauce, shredded iceberg, Jack cheese, tomatoes, house blue cheese dressing, and flour tortilla.
Grilled Wings
Dry rubbed, lager basted and grilled over an open flame. Served with green goddess dipping sauce.
Buddha Bowl
Red quinoa, brown rice, baby greens, roasted beets, fresh avocado, basil pesto, corn chow chow, hard boiled egg, country olives, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Chicken and Waffles
Buttermilk fried chicken, fluffy Belgian waffles, hot honey, and herb compound butter. Served with home fries.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle mayonnaise, sweet onion, house pickles, sliced tomato, shredded iceberg, and brioche roll. Served with your choice of hand cut shoestring fries, garden salad, jicama slaw, or elote corn.

Benedicts
Classic Benedicts
Va pit ham and hollandaise. Served on English muffins with home fries, fresh fruit with chamoy, and coconut flake.
Gravlax Benedicts
House-smoked salmon, green onion, hollandaise, and fresh dill. Served on English muffins with home fries, fresh fruit with chamoy, and coconut flake.
Garden Benedicts
Sautéed baby greens, shallot, white wine, and classic hollandaise. Served on English muffins with home fries, fresh fruit with chamoy, and coconut flake.

3-Egg Omelettes
Classic 3-Egg Omelettes
Va pit ham, cheddar, and jack cheese. Served with home fries, fresh fruit with chamoy, and coconut flake.
Gravlax 3-Egg Omelettes
House-smoked salmon, green onion, aged cheddar, and jack cheese. Served with home fries, fresh fruit with chamoy, and coconut flake.
Garden 3-Egg Omelettes
Baby greens, shallots, cheddar, and jack cheese. Served with home fries, fresh fruit with chamoy, and coconut flake.

Grains & Greens
Buddha Bowl
Red quinoa, brown rice, baby greens, roasted beets, fresh avocado, basil pesto, corn chow chow, hard boiled egg, country olives, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Salmon Niçoise Salad
Mixed greens, pan seared salmon, heirloom carrots, roasted beets, hard-boiled egg, country olives, heirloom cherry tomatoes, broccolini, toasted sunflower seeds, champagne vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado, hard boiled egg, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Steak Salad
Mixed greens, grilled skirt steak, applewood smoked bacon jam, heirloom carrots, english peas, grilled corn, red onion, roasted beets, heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted red pepper vinaigrette
Crispy Falafel & Couscous Bowl
Moroccan couscous, house made fried falafel, baby kale, imported feta, spiced garbanzos, local heirloom cherry tomatoes, asparagus, cucumber, shaved red onion, garlic tahini vinaigrette.
Citrus Frisee Salad
roasted beets, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, fresh mango, toasted sunflower seeds, raspberry vinaigrette

Mains
Chicken and Waffles
Buttermilk fried chicken, fluffy Belgian waffles, hot honey, and herb compound butter. Served with home fries.
Stuffed Buñuelos [Doughnuts]
Crème pâtissière, powdered sugar, and piloncillo honey.
Salmon Toast
House-smoked salmon, tzatziki, sunny eggs, sourdough toast, crispy fried capers, and fresh dill. Side green salad. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Avocado Toast
Sourdough, local heirloom tomatoes, shaved red onion, watermelon radish, and sunny eggs. Side green salad. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Huevos Rancheros
Corn tortillas, va pit ham, beans, ranchero sauce, 2 sunny eggs, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro. Served with fried plantains and crema fresca. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Shakshuka [Baked Eggs]
2 eggs, onions, peppers, chickpeas, spiced tomato gravy, and crusty bread. Side mixed green salad. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Crispy chicken thighs, buttermilk biscuits, 2 sunny eggs, and house-made chicken gravy. Served with home fries. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Shrimp and Grits
cheesy stone ground grits, sautéed jumbo shrimp, 2 poached eggs, country ham gravy, onions, peppers.
Steak and Eggs
Flank steak (8 oz.) served with 2 sunny eggs, and home fries.
Brioche French Toast
thick cut brioche, smoked berry compote, whipped cream, hot maple syrup.

Soup
Classic French Onion Soup
Seasoned crouton, swiss, and cream sherry.

Brunch Sides
Bacon
2 Eggs (Any Style)
Sourdough Toast
Home Fries
House-smoked Lox with Fried Capers and Shaved Red Onion
Biscuits with Piloncillo Honey
Fresh Fruit with Chamoy and Coconut Flake

Brunch Starters
Grilled Wings
Dry rubbed, lager basted and grilled over an open flame. Served with green goddess dipping sauce.
Tuna Poke Nachos
Crispy wontons, seared yellowfin ahi tuna, seaweed salad, poke sauce, chipotle aioli, and green onion. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Fried Wings
Choose up to two sauces buffalo, DC mambo sauce, honey sriracha, and sweet bbq. Served with celery, ranch, or house blue cheese dressing.
Beer Cheese & Pretzels
House made beer cheese with Vasen Brewing's hefeweizen, warm Bavarian pretzels, a house made pickles, and spicy mustard.

Sandwiches (Available during brunch)
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, classic buffalo sauce, shredded iceberg, Jack cheese, tomatoes, house blue cheese dressing, and flour tortilla.
Bear Branch Torta
Pork carnitas, VA pit ham, fried chicken, house pickled jalapenos, dill pickles, honey mustard, sharp provolone cheese, and torta roll. (Served with a fried egg during brunch hours)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chipotle mayonnaise, sweet onion, house pickles, sliced tomato, shredded iceberg, and brioche roll. Served with your choice of hand cut shoestring fries, garden salad, jicama slaw, or elote corn.
Build Your Own Burger
Certified Angus beef patty, grilled chicken breast, or seared house falafel patty. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Philly Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, sharp provolone, caramelized onions, peppers, sauteed mushrooms, mayo, shredded iceberg, rustic sub roll.
Falafel Gyro
House made crispy falafel, tzatziki, arugula, pickled red onion, cucumber & sliced tomato, crispy naan

Late Night Menu
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, classic buffalo sauce, shredded iceberg, Jack cheese, tomatoes, house blue cheese dressing, and flour tortilla.
Quesadilla
Jack and cheddar cheese, scallions, fresh pico, and sour cream.
Grilled Wings
Dry rubbed, lager basted and grilled over an open flame. Served with green goddess dipping sauce.
Build Your Own Burger
Certified Angus beef patty, grilled chicken breast, or seared house falafel patty. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
ACME Seasonal Pie
Seasonal vary almost weekly. To inquire what today's selection is please call the restaurant. Served chilled and a la mode. Made locally by ACME Pie Co. of Arlington, VA.
Falafel Gyro
House made crispy falafel, tzatziki, arugula, pickled red onion, cucumber & sliced tomato, crispy naan
Beer Cheese & Pretzels
House made beer cheese with Vasen Brewing's hefeweizen, warm Bavarian pretzels, a house made pickles, and spicy mustard.
Fried Wings
Choose up to two sauces buffalo, DC mambo sauce, honey sriracha, and sweet bbq. Served with celery, ranch, or house blue cheese dressing.
Philly Cheesesteak
thinly shaved ribeye, sharp provolone, caramelized onions, peppers, sauteed mushrooms, mayo, shredded iceberg, rustic sub roll.
Cobb Salad
Mixed greens, grilled chicken breast, fresh avocado, hard boiled egg, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, blue cheese crumbles, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Photos

Photo credit: google
Photo credit: foursquare
Photo credit: foursquare
+50 photos
Photo credit: foursquare
+49 photos
Add a photo

Recent Reviews

Had an InKind discount for Bear Branch Tavern. Went for the NYE 2026 brunch specials and was not disappointed. Kicked off the new year w a southern traditional hoppin’ john stew and he had the hoppin’ john breakfast which added poached eggs (like a shakshuka) - both were delish! Kicked off my meal with half a dozen oysters and a Bloody Mary. You have to check out the customizable Bloody Mary bar… they offer extra mix, about a dozen pickled veggie options, celery, lemon,...
January 2026
This is like a beer brewery but classier. Poke Nachos? Come on! There was so much fresh seared tuna I started speaking Japanese. The Bloody Mary bar was loaded with choices. It was like Tinder, if no one lied and everyone was pretty. The food arrived fresh and fast as though Roadrunner was trying to beat the coyote to the bar. We sat at the bar and were amazed at the service by our mixologist Abrea. So to bottom line it we looked at this place for a few months and are now wondering...
January 2026
Came here with friends on a Saturday for lunch. It's a bit confusing the 1st time, but the parking lot is actually in the back & the official entrance is in the rear of the building.

The inside has a sports bar vibe.

Service was good, seemed a bit busy but not slammed so not sure why the server was a bit scarce at times.

Had a decent selection of house beers and other drafts, so was pleased on that account.

Food...
December 2025

More Reviews

You May Also Like

Vienna Inn - 120 Maple Ave E
Bar, American
Genji - 143 Maple Ave E
Sushi, Sushi Bar, Grocery
Lilys Chocolate & Coffee - 175 Maple Ave E
Cafe, Coffee & Tea, Chocolatiers & Shops

Bear Branch Tavern

133 Maple Ave E, Vienna, VA 22180
(571) 669-3663