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Branch Line, Watertown, MA
Branch Line, Watertown, MA
Branch Line, Watertown, MA
Branch Line, Watertown, MA
Branch Line, Watertown, MA

Branch Line

4.7
4.7
2615 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 42 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 2,615 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Branch Line offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent rotisserie chicken," a "wonderful wine selection," and a "fun and relaxing atmosphere." The attentive service and delicious menu, featuring standout dishes like the "snap pea salad" and "Truffle Dijon chicken," make it a favorite for both casual meet-ups and special occasions.
2,615 Reviews
  1. Darshan

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food and drink is solid. Wasn't thrilled with our particular server. They didn't really check in on what we wanted as often as you'd expect. We would have gotten dessert and another round of drinks of only asked. Instead the check was dropped off with out any discussion. Everyone else from the front host crew to runners were great and friendly.

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  2. Anne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent. Tables were too close together and for a party of 3 we were at a table for 2 comfortably. All was good as we got there early but then a family of 4 with loud kids arrived (not their fault, I have kids too and know there is little control) but if the tables were spaced a bit further apart that would help. Would I go back? Maybe…food was on the pricey side and comfort level for talking was a bit on the lacking side. Maybe not worth the money but service was EXCELLENT.

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  3. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous experience This place never disappoints from the drinks to dessert… always on top of their game. I could live on the sugar snap salad!

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  4. Michelle

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an outstanding experience eating at the bar at Branch Line. Service was attentive and the bar staff was friendly. The chicken pan drippings with bread were such an unusual menu item, we had to try it. Did not disappoint! We joked about canceling the other food we ordered and just getting more bread and drippings. But, we moved on to entrees including the Branch Line rotisserie chicken and the pork chop. Both dishes were amazing. The rotisserie chicken was so spectacular, it was picked clean by the end of the meal. We finished this perfect meal with a shared affogato. Drink selection was excellent with plenty of options for beer, wine, and spirits/creative cocktails. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and we’ll definitely be back! Highly recommend for a casual yet elevated meal.

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  5. Cassidy

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Came for brunch with my family. The service was very friendly, but the only tables available were in a tent outside. The tent is not heated nearly enough, so we were cold the whole meal.

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  6. Brandon

    VIP

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Reserved for the main room, I thought, but we're seated outside with our large group due to the inside being rented. Perhaps I missed this when booking though. Anyway, it was a bit colder than expected especially for the seats closer to the outside walls. So that was a bit disappointing. We also had to ask a few times for some items like coffee refills. Food was great and service was otherwise friendly

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  7. Chris

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful wine dinner executed to perfection! Great food and wine pairings! We will be back! Chris Adams

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  8. Hans

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for dinner. Excellent service. Food was well season. The Branch chicken was well seasoned and moist. Best chicken I had in a long time. The Pacifico stripped Bass was cook to perfection and the crab Louie was flavorful with good blend of avocado and crab meat. Plenty of crab meat We will definitely return.

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  9. Pamela

    VIP

    Washington DC

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit to Branch Line. Our party of four enjoyed Branch Line's specialty rotisserie chicken dishes, short rib, dinner salad, and desserts. Everything was delicious! We also appreciated that, while Branch Line's vibe is lively and festive, we were able to have good conversation at the table without having to shout over loud music.

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  10. Ben

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and ambiance over-shawdowed by poor service (although the mgr was delightful)

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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 2615 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.

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Booked 42 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
  • 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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