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Branch Line, Watertown, MA

Branch Line

4.7
4.7
2635 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 54 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!

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Additional information

  • Location
    321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
  • Phone number
    (617) 420-1900
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

Private dining

Menu

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

              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

                                                                      Last updated: 25 February 2025

                                                                      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

                                                                      1. George

                                                                        Greater Boston19 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 6 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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                                                                      2. Sarah VIP

                                                                        Raleigh48 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 6 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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                                                                      3. Peter

                                                                        Greater Boston10 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        Dined 7 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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                                                                      4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Greater Boston20 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 7 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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                                                                      5. Jenn

                                                                        Greater Boston2 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined 7 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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                                                                      6. Kathleen VIP

                                                                        Philadelphia10 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on 2 March 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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                                                                      7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        Dined on 28 February 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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                                                                      8. Nick VIP

                                                                        Richmond3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on 26 February 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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                                                                      9. Danny

                                                                        Greater Boston10 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on 23 February 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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                                                                      10. Ross

                                                                        Greater Boston3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Dined on 22 February 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.

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                                                                      2 people
                                                                      19:00
                                                                      Booked 54 times today
                                                                      Google Map for Branch Line

                                                                      321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (617) 420-1900
                                                                      • 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
                                                                      • 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.
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Delivery & takeout
                                                                        Order direct
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