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Branch Line, Watertown, MA

Branch Line

4.7
4.7
2587 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
8:30 p.m.
Booked 44 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Hi Friends!

Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality.

Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.

The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (617) 420-1900
  • Website
    http://www.branchlinearsenal.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Branch Line offers several private dining options including full restaurant buyouts, intimate gatherings on our year-round heated and covered patio, a game or two of bocce on our bocce court, or simple dinners for 10. Easily customizable menus. Free and abundant parking.
  • Location
    321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
  • Neighbourhood
    Watertown
  • Cross Street
    Kingsbury Ave
  • Parking details
    Branch Line is located within the Watertown Arsenal. Free parking is ample in the garage across the street. You can find the entrance to Branch Line on the back side of 321 Arsenal Street. We are behind the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
  • Public transit
    Access via the MBTA Buses: 59, 64, 70, 71, 73
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

LUNCH SALADS & SNACKS

  • ABUS$0.00

    • WARM PRETZELUS$11.00

      honey mustard (veg)

      • 4 PRETZELSUS$2.00

    • BIG COBB SALADUS$15.00

      rotisserie chicken, bacon, feta, tomato, egg, sherry vinaigrette (gf)

      • CACIO E PEPE ARANCINIUS$16.00

        pecorino fonduta, cracked pepper

        • WARM CRAB DIPUS$17.00

          • CAESAR SALADUS$16.00

            romaine, croutons, anchovy

            • CHIPS & DIPUS$8.00

              House-made russet chips, pecorino ranch dip

              • IGGY'S FRANCESE BREADUS$5.00

                chicken drippings

                • LITTLE LEAF SALADUS$11.00

                  Heirloom tomato, cucumber, dijon vinaigrette

                  • ADD CHICKENUS$7.00
                  • ADD AVOCADOUS$3.00
                  • ADD HARD BOILED EGGUS$2.00
                  • ADD SHRIMPUS$10.00

                • SUGAR SNAP PEA SALADUS$15.00

                  almond vinaigrette, mint, ricotta (gf, veg)

                  LUNCH PLATES & SANDWICHES

                  • CRAB CAKESUS$19.00

                    Grapefruit salad, almond, avocado, lemon aioli

                    • EGGPLANT PARM SANDWICHUS$14.00

                      • SHORT RIB GRILED CHEESEUS$16.00

                        • CHICKEN SALAD BLATUS$15.00

                          aioli, pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro

                          • LUNCH BURGERUS$19.00

                            • RareUS$0.00
                            • Med-RareUS$0.00
                            • MediumUS$0.00
                            • Med-WellUS$0.00
                            • Well DoneUS$0.00

                          • BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWHICHUS$16.00

                            piri piri mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado

                            • LUNCH RISSOTTOUS$18.00

                              • MD HALF CHICKENUS$23.00

                                • REGULARUS$0.00
                                • PIRI PIRIUS$0.00
                                • TRUFFLEUS$0.00

                              • MD WHOLE CHICKENUS$45.00

                                • REGULARUS$0.00
                                • PIRI PIRIUS$0.00
                                • TRUFFLEUS$0.00
                                • CARVEDUS$0.00
                                • WHOLEUS$0.00

                              LUNCH SIDES

                              • SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIESUS$8.00

                                salt, rosemary

                                • PLAINUS$0.00
                                • ROSEMARYUS$0.00
                                • GARLICUS$0.00
                                • TRUFFLEUS$2.00

                              • SIDE GREEN SALADUS$7.00

                                • SIDE CHIPSUS$3.00

                                  • MARINATED CUCUMBERSUS$8.00

                                    broken cream, mint (gf, veg)

                                    • CRISP FETA POTATOESUS$10.00

                                      herbs, olive oil

                                      • SHELLS & CHEESEUS$12.00

                                        sharp cheddar, old bay crumbs

                                        DESSERTS

                                        • CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAEUS$12.00

                                          vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, candied pecans, chocolate sauce

                                          • PINT OF SWEET CREAM ICE CREAMUS$9.00

                                            Pint of Caramel Swirl Sweet Cream Ice Cream (gf)

                                            • SWEET CREAM CARAMEL ICE CREAMUS$9.00

                                              Caramel, hazelnuts

                                              • WATERMELON SORBETUS$8.00

                                                seasonal

                                                • ROB SPECIALUS$14.00

                                                  A dark chocolate brownie served with our sweet cream ice cream topped with caramel & hazelnuts

                                                  • BREAD PUDDINGUS$11.00

                                                    • PANNA COTTAUS$0.00

                                                      LITTLE CHICKEN MENU (Kids!)

                                                      • KIDS CHICKENUS$10.00

                                                        fries

                                                        • KIDS PASTAUS$7.00

                                                          buttered noodles, parmesan cheese

                                                          • Add Rotisserie ChickenUS$4.00

                                                        • KIDS SLIDERSUS$12.00

                                                          two sliders, cheddar, fries

                                                          • KIDS MACUS$9.00

                                                            • KIDS BOLOGNESEUS$9.00

                                                              parmesan

                                                              Last updated: December 7, 2024

                                                              What 2,587 people are saying

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                              4.7
                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.6Food
                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                              • 4.4Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Branch Line offers an inviting dining experience with consistently "great food and excellent service." Guests rave about the "outstanding" Piri Piri chicken and the delightful outdoor patio setting. The atmosphere is "fun and relaxing," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. While the noise level can vary, the friendly staff and flavorful dishes ensure a memorable visit.

                                                              2,587 Reviews

                                                              1. Sharon

                                                                VIP

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                90 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                90 reviews

                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                Always enjoy the snap pea salad and their moist rotisserie chicken. Very pretty inside but I'm always cold in there and sat close to door which made it especially cold and takes away from enjoying. Dress warm.

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                                                              2. Doreen

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                It was an amazing experience, we were celebrating a special day and our server and the bartender, really made it extra special! We will be back again and again❤️

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                                                              3. ALAN

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                19 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                19 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 15, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Birthday celebration for brunch. Service and food were great. Allowed us to bring in a cake and cut and served to the table of 8.

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                                                              4. Peter

                                                                Washington DC

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                5 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Food was great, but apparently they do unlisted ingredients on the cocktail menu—including some really divisive ones. Thought we were past that stupidity in 2024, especially in the age of increased allergy awareness.

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                                                              5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                1 review

                                                                2.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Food was good but the service was slow and the server lost one of our credit cards after swiping (and was less than apologetic).

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                                                              6. Heather

                                                                VIP

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                2 reviews

                                                                Dined on December 1, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Excellent brunch. Great options for both breakfast and lunch folks. Service was perfect, space bright and cozy, food and beverages delish! Highly recommend!!

                                                                1 person found this helpful

                                                              7. Julia

                                                                VIP

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                29 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                29 reviews

                                                                Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                The staff is very accommodating and food and drinks were outstanding! From salad and starters to fish, chicken, ribs - everything had great flavor and was really enjoyable. We’ll definitely come back!

                                                                1 person found this helpful

                                                              8. lisa

                                                                VIP

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                22 reviews

                                                                3.0

                                                                22 reviews

                                                                Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                We ordered the squid app and ricotta and snap pea salad, both very good. The stripped bass was excellent and fresh, except it seasoning was too salty. The burger and Cioppino were both very good. We sat outdoors and was seated against the plastic wall curtain and it was too cold and the waitstaff moved us to an interior table. Our drinks were great. Next time I’ll sit indoors.

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                                                              9. Andrei

                                                                London

                                                                1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                1 review

                                                                Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Great experience there. Wonderful friendly professional waiters, gorgeous venue and excellent food ( esp rotisserie chicken)

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                                                              10. Deb

                                                                VIP

                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                22 reviews

                                                                2.0

                                                                22 reviews

                                                                Dined on November 26, 2024

                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                3. Service 2
                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                Spicy crab bucatini was not good the way it usually is. I brought family there to try this dish on a Tuesday night 11-26 and it was terrible. We did eat it but why is it not consistent with the way it’s made on a weekend night? Rest of our meals were fine.

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              Branch Line offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 420-1900.

                                                              Branch Line is rated 4.7 stars by 2587 OpenTable diners.

                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                              Make a reservation

                                                              2 people
                                                              8:30 p.m.
                                                              Booked 44 times today

                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                              Google Map for Branch Line

                                                              321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

                                                              Dining areas

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                Kingsbury Ave
                                                              • Neighbourhood
                                                                Watertown
                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                $30 and under
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                American, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Dining
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Casual Dress
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                Branch Line is located within the Watertown Arsenal. Free parking is ample in the garage across the street. You can find the entrance to Branch Line on the back side of 321 Arsenal Street. We are behind the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
                                                              • Public transit
                                                                Access via the MBTA Buses: 59, 64, 70, 71, 73
                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                              • Website
                                                                http://www.branchlinearsenal.com/
                                                              • Phone number
                                                                (617) 420-1900
                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                Branch Line offers several private dining options including full restaurant buyouts, intimate gatherings on our year-round heated and covered patio, a game or two of bocce on our bocce court, or simple dinners for 10. Easily customizable menus. Free and abundant parking.
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