Branch Line

4.7

2635 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Lively

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!

Order delivery or takeout

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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

Popular dishes

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)
ROTI CHICKEN CROQUETTESUS$16.00
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN, POTATO, CALABRIAN AIOLI
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
SIDE SAUCEUS$1.00
- TOMATOEUS$0.00
- HOUSE SAUCEUS$0.00
- PIRI PIRIUS$3.00
- HONEY TRUFFLEUS$0.00
- SPECIAL REQUESTUS$0.00
- mayoUS$0.00
- GRABICHEUS$0.00
- SPECIAL SAUCEUS$0.00
- ROMESCOUS$0.00

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
SORBET TRIOUS$12.00
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

What 2,635 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Branch Line offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "amazing service." The restaurant is praised for its "excellent rotisserie chicken" and unique outdoor heated patio. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" ensure a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for "date nights" and "special occasions."

2,635 Reviews

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George
Greater Boston19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A very pleasant evening. All of the food was excellent. The good reputation of their rotisserie chicken is well deserved.
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Sarah VIP
Raleigh48 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful ambience, great service, delicious food. Watertown’s best restaurant for special occasions. Went for a birthday brunch with a group of 7 women. I had crab cakes which were absolutely full of crab meat, served over a delicious, fresh salad. Blueberry pancakes looked amazing, as did the croque madame.
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Peter
Greater Boston10 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Branch Line is always good, and our meal there today was excellent, as expected. Service was quick and efficient, which was a blessing since we were in a rush tonight. We love the restaurant, but wish the noise level were lower. Since it is a huge space, in a renovated factory building with walls of brick, stone or glass, noise is inescapable and unavoidable. But we wish the natural noise level weren't augmented by blaring recorded music.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Branch Line. The food is good quality, service is very pleasant and ambiance is energetic but not deafening.
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Jenn
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good! Our server was excellent! Overall a great experience
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Kathleen VIP
Philadelphia10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit to Branch Line and we look forward to dining here again! We come to Boston a few times a year to visit our daughter. The service was fantastic and the food was exceptional. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Still one of my favorites. I do wish they asked and were a bit more mindful about allergies
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Nick VIP
Richmond3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Mussels, chicken and bread pudding were fresh and awesome tasting.
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Danny
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had not dined at Branch Line for several years, but I recall enjoying it. Parking was a breeze. The restaurant offered a warm ambience on a cold night. The waitress, Alex, was helpful and on the ball. The food was excellent, notably the chicken wing special, the pea tendrils salad, and the piri piri chicken, which I got with truffle fries. The Loire wine was an excellent complement. Overall great experience. We will be back.
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Ross
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Branch Line is one of our favorite restaurants. The food and the service are outstanding. It is a little pricey.
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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 2635 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Branch Line

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Sugar Snap Pea Salad

Piri Piri Chicken

CHIPS & DIP

LUNCH SPECIALS

TANDOORI WINGSUS$16.00

STICKY RIBSUS$16.00

JUMBO CRAB CAKEUS$16.00

PORK SANDWICHUS$16.00

LUNCH SALADS & SNACKS

ABUS$0.00

WARM PRETZELUS$11.00

BIG COBB SALADUS$15.00

ROTI CHICKEN CROQUETTESUS$16.00

WARM CRAB DIPUS$17.00

CAESAR SALADUS$16.00

CHIPS & DIPUS$8.00

IGGY'S FRANCESE BREADUS$5.00

LITTLE LEAF SALADUS$11.00

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALADUS$15.00

LUNCH PLATES & SANDWICHES

CRAB CAKESUS$19.00

EGGPLANT PARM SANDWICHUS$14.00

SHORT RIB GRILED CHEESEUS$16.00

CHICKEN SALAD BLATUS$15.00

LUNCH BURGERUS$19.00

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWHICHUS$16.00

LUNCH RISSOTTOUS$18.00

MD HALF CHICKENUS$23.00

MD WHOLE CHICKENUS$45.00

LUNCH SIDES

SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIESUS$8.00

SIDE GREEN SALADUS$7.00

SIDE CHIPSUS$3.00

MARINATED CUCUMBERSUS$8.00

CRISP FETA POTATOESUS$10.00

SHELLS & CHEESEUS$12.00

SIDE SAUCEUS$1.00

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAEUS$12.00

PINT OF SWEET CREAM ICE CREAMUS$9.00

SWEET CREAM CARAMEL ICE CREAMUS$9.00

SORBET TRIOUS$12.00

ROB SPECIALUS$14.00

BREAD PUDDINGUS$11.00

PANNA COTTAUS$0.00

LITTLE CHICKEN MENU (Kids!)

KIDS CHICKENUS$10.00

KIDS PASTAUS$7.00

KIDS SLIDERSUS$12.00

KIDS MACUS$9.00

KIDS BOLOGNESEUS$9.00

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Make a reservation

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