Branch Line Bar — Restaurant in Emeryville

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By far the best bar in the East Bay. Mostly known to the locals and those who work nearby, Branch Line has developed a cult following that is well deserved. Those who I have introduced to it love the spot and return. Great food, with arguably the best burger around, and an excellent chicken pho and poke ahi. They always have great bartenders and quality liquor at reasonable prices. The owner takes great pride in making this place as close to Cheers as possible for every patron that walks in the door. It really is as close at it gets. There is a solid crew of friendly regulars who are always adopting new orphans.

Closed Sundays, but open for lunch during the week. Two TVs for game days. Taco Tuesdays. A solid rotating tap list. Quality bar ingredients that are mostly made in house and a superb liquor collection. Bartenders choice cocktail is...

Been here three times in less than a year and the first two times were great. Great service, great cocktails, and tasty food that hit the spot. But this time we noticed something had changed. The service and cocktails were still great, and the food tasted good but wow, the portions were shockingly small. Like half of what we got last time. The fries covered only half the plate. The “full” salad was half the size it used to be. And the bowl of Brussels sprouts—that arrived ten minutes after we’d finished the fries and salad—was also half-empty. Wow. I am fine paying over $100 for dinner and cocktails for two, but this wasn’t dinner. It was snacks. We...