Birch & Rye
Permanently Closed

Birch & Rye

Permanently Closed

Modern Russian cuisine with foraged ingredients & infused vodkas

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1320 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

$100+

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Vegetarian options
Comfort food
Debit card accepted

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1320 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

+1 415 796 2265
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$100+ · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Vegetarian options
•Comfort food
•Debit card accepted
•Gender neutral restroom
•Free Wi-Fi
•Brunch

Last updated

Dec 18, 2025

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