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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
19:00
Booked 39 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 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

NoiseModerate

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 6 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 7 days ago

    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 7 days ago

    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 13 December 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 7 December 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 1 December 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 30 November 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 30 November 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 30 November 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)

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Deb

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today

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Google Map for Branch Line

321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Kingsbury Ave
  • Area
    Watertown
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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