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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
2351 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 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.
  • Private party contact
    Deena Marlette: (617) 420-1900
  • Location
    321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
  • Neighborhood
    Watertown
  • Cross street
    Kingsbury Ave
  • Parking details
    Branch Line is located within the Watertown Arsenal. Free parking is ample in the lot just outside of the restaurant or in the garage. You can find the entrance to Branch Line on the back side of 321 Arsenal Street. We are behind the Panera Bread and the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
  • Public transit
    Access via the MBTA Buses: 59, 64, 70, 71, 73
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Weather Dependent Patio

    Multiple dates available
    This Reservation is a weather dependent table.

  • Mid-Afternoon Menu

    Multiple dates available
    For reservations made during the period of 3-4:30 on Saturdays and Sundays we will be featuring a smaller Mid-Afternoon menu. It has snacks, salads, soup and of course CHICKEN! If you would like the dinner menu, please reserve after 4:30 and for Brunch before 3pm. Thank you for choosing Branch Line!

What 2,351 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Great for outdoor dining

2,351 Reviews

  1. LisaW

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Extremely attentive, but not overbearing, service. The perfect place for a somewhat casual business dinner and the food was outstanding, as always. Highly recommend and happy to see it doing so well on a Tuesday night.

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  2. mariannem

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always my favorite crew was on staff. So welcoming! Fabulous service. Perfect margarita and the new vegetarian risotto was mouth watering. If you are looking for the best cocktails from the best bartender and the best hostess staff of all time. You just go there! I have never had anything less than a perfect experience!

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  3. KarenL

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Extremely pleasant and helpful host and wait staff. Good food

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding food and staff! One of our favorite restaurants.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food,Hospitality,ambience all amazing,the drinks are to die for,you will not regret checking this place out.

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  6. CarolB

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Exceptional service and very good variety of dinner choices. All and all a very nice evening.

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  7. Susa

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    PARKING IN THE GARAGE IS A DISASTER! The restaurant ought to warn diners that the garage entrance has changed and the interior of the garage has inadequate signage that doesn't prevent drivers from entering unpaved construction areas. Our food was good. Both of us enjoyed our salads. Our waiter was pleasant. I appreciate that the restaurant makes a nice outdoor area available.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    105 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    John, our waiter, was perhaps the best we’ve had in years. He was present without being in our faces, somehow managed to get everything right even with lots of additions and subtractions, had us laughing without being corny and was just overall perfect. And I yes, the food was good too!

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  9. LisaW

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of my favorite restaurants in the Boston area. The menu is not extensive, but what they produce is consistently good. Great attention to detail and quality control - it's the type of place where I feel comfortable bringing Europeans, who take food seriously! Expect an excellent meal in convivial surroundings.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We were able to switch from the indoor dining room to the covered patio when we arrived. The food is constantly good. We liked the many gluten free options. Nice place to meet friends for dinner.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly and personal, professional eager friendly staff! Helpful and enthusiastic, offering really fun suggestions AND they were flexible with substitutions! The food was divine, delicate and healthy! Dessert was also delicate and over the top delicious. I had 2 cocktails that I’ve never had before and they were sublime and I am so picky!

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  12. MichalR

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is consistently excellent and extraordinarily family friendly - would give it 6 stars if we could. Highly recommend!

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  13. CDenisonB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service, good food, and an enjoyable outdoor area for seating.

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  14. BostonSunshine

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent, delicious food and good portion sizes. Peaceful ambience. Really good kids menu options. Overall wonderful experience as always!!

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  15. Havah

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a pleasant place to eat outdoors - when there isn't construction nearby.

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  16. 123knm456

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great new dining option for the neighborhood! Love the size of the small plates, paired w the delicious peri peri rotisserie chicken. Excellent cocktails and espresso martini too! Will absolutely be back with more friends :-)

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  17. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in the area. Just a wonderful dining experience all around. The wait staff, in particular, are friendly, accommodating and knowledgable.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Good food. Did not particularly like risotto. Citrus salad, steak a eggplant and shrimp dinner all good

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  19. EllenK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    I had a lovely evening with two friends dining outdoors at Branchline. The staff were extremely welcoming. The wine servers were happy to bring us a few tastes of both wine and IPAs before we made our final selection. The food, their signature roast chicken and seared tuna salad were excellent. Service was prompt and courteous. It was a breezy and warm summer night--perfect for sitting outdoors where it was quiet and peaceful

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  20. Tasha

    Greater Boston

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time there for brunch and I loved it! The ambience is perfect for a nice brunch with friends and the food is amazing. I will definitely be visiting again.

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  21. jordant

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food and service. Really nice wines on special. This particular evening the kitchen was very slow but our waiter was excellent and the manger was nice.

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  22. LisaY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I reserved an indoor table because rain had been forecast. It didn’t end up raining. When we got there I asked if we could switch to a patio table and the staff didn’t hesitate to try and accommodate our request, which they were able to do. I particularly enjoyed the mussel appetizer and the snap pea salad. They’re french fries were also to my taste, thin and crispy. Had a great evening there!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely INCREDIBLE!! I had been a few times prior and decided to bring a friend for dinner who had never been. Everything from the food to the service was perfect. Our server, Annie, is truly one of the best servers I have ever had. She was attentive, friendly, and provided some great recommendations. She is an absolute gem and Branch Line is lucky to have her. The manager working that night was also very friendly and kind and we will definitely be back!! For the food, we split the bread with chicken drippings and the haricot vers, I got the half chicken with potatoes and my friend got the burger and everything was DELICIOUS!! 100% recommend this place

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  24. LeahB

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Branch Line is always lovely - the food, the atmosphere and the service.

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  25. GregW

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    BL has been our family go-to place for a fun and delicious night out for years. Kids love it, we all love just about everything on the menu. Servers are always prompt and friendly and efficient - and accommodating to any menu tweak our kid likes to have.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lewis is our newest favorite server. All great staff!

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  27. Katie

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was so relaxing to enjoy not only the food but the view as well. Everything there was just perfect!

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  28. Ccgirl

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience from the moment we arrived, actually prior to as well, was incredible. I spoke with someone from Branch Line while confirming our appointment. They knew we would have a stroller and switched our reservation to five people, making it comfortable for our party. Our server, Victor, was very knowledgeable, warm, and willing to make our dinner as enjoyable as possible. He walked us through the menu and knew the drink menu well. Our food was tasty and had wonderful presentation. The wine selection was awesome and the bartender makes a great margarita! We love frequenting Branch Line and look forward to our next visit!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was an excellent first date experience with excellent service!

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  30. RobertF

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Branch Line is our favorite restaurant in the Boston area. The menu is unusual, the food very good, the ambuance delightful, the service outstanding, and the staff attentive and friendly.

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  31. JoyceD

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Meric was terrific as was the Somm who recommended amazing wine. We were celebrating our sons’ birthdays and the evening was perfect. Branch Line has been one of our favorite restaurants and it only has gotten better. Thank you all!

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  32. ueschica

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The snap pea salad is delish and doesn’t disappoint! Going out on a limb and saying the sticky ribs were the best ribs I’ve had in years!Kids meal is yummy/great and much better than most other restaurants. The summer veggie risotto took a bit of extra time to come out but was quite tasty. Great service and the outdoor dining is fab.

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  33. TerriG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Probably ordered wring, Had steak frites. Chicken would have been better snap Pea salad was outstanding! Very good wait service

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  34. LisaW

    Greater Boston

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful neighborhood restaurant, with great options for outdoor dining. Friendly, professional waitstaff. Totally enjoyed our meal, as always.

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  35. AlGiardello

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GREAT PLACE TO ENTERTAIN OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, QUALITY FOOD, CREATIVE AND DIFFERENT MENU, REASONABLY PRICED EASY TO PARK SEATING INDOORS AND OUT, GREAT BAR, BEER/WINE LIST

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  36. JeanineB

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Deliscious vetable risotto and bass. Servers were great: just the right amount of attention. We ate outside and it was lovely.

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  37. Decayb

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Outside seating, busy night. Service staff a bit green, but eager and pleasant. Good cocktails, nothing fancy. Menu has been tweaked, but rotisserie chicken is still the center. Starters were fun-burrata & apricot w/ arugula, calamari , sugar snap pea salad. Sides were ok - carrots, garlic fries. Nice place, good food, fun atmosphere.

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  38. Christopher

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a wonderful gem of a place! Top-notch service, super-delicious food & drink, and clean bathrooms....!! The décor was also a bonus....nice & simple. We will definitely dine her again!

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  39. Localbos

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    I had brunch with a group of four inside. The decor is lovely. My crab cakes were a bit bland--they came on some lettuce with a few tomatoes. I was expecting more. Another person had the burrata which they enjoyed. I would come back for the ambiance but not necessarily the food.

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  40. ellie

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From sugar snap pea salad to sweet cream ice cream w caramel, everything was delish! Great outdoor space!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Branch Line using the Order Online button. Branch Line also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 420-1900.

Branch Line is rated 4.7 stars by 2351 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 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Branch Line

321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Kingsbury Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Watertown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • 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 lot just outside of the restaurant or in the garage. You can find the entrance to Branch Line on the back side of 321 Arsenal Street. We are behind the Panera Bread and 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, Delivery, 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.
  • Private party contact
    Deena Marlette: (617) 420-1900
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