Branch Line

4.7

2587 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 55 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups
Neighborhood 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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
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
Neighborhood
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

AB$0.00
WARM PRETZEL$11.00
honey mustard (veg)
- 4 PRETZELS$2.00
BIG COBB SALAD$15.00
rotisserie chicken, bacon, feta, tomato, egg, sherry vinaigrette (gf)
CACIO E PEPE ARANCINI$16.00
pecorino fonduta, cracked pepper
WARM CRAB DIP$17.00
CAESAR SALAD$16.00
romaine, croutons, anchovy
CHIPS & DIP$8.00
House-made russet chips, pecorino ranch dip
IGGY'S FRANCESE BREAD$5.00
chicken drippings
LITTLE LEAF SALAD$11.00
Heirloom tomato, cucumber, dijon vinaigrette
- ADD CHICKEN$7.00
- ADD AVOCADO$3.00
- ADD HARD BOILED EGG$2.00
- ADD SHRIMP$10.00
SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD$15.00
almond vinaigrette, mint, ricotta (gf, veg)

LUNCH PLATES & SANDWICHES

CRAB CAKES$19.00
Grapefruit salad, almond, avocado, lemon aioli
EGGPLANT PARM SANDWICH$14.00
SHORT RIB GRILED CHEESE$16.00
CHICKEN SALAD BLAT$15.00
aioli, pickled daikon & carrot, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro
LUNCH BURGER$19.00
- Rare$0.00
- Med-Rare$0.00
- Medium$0.00
- Med-Well$0.00
- Well Done$0.00
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWHICH$16.00
piri piri mayo, lettuce, tomato, avocado
LUNCH RISSOTTO$18.00
MD HALF CHICKEN$23.00
- REGULAR$0.00
- PIRI PIRI$0.00
- TRUFFLE$0.00
MD WHOLE CHICKEN$45.00
- REGULAR$0.00
- PIRI PIRI$0.00
- TRUFFLE$0.00
- CARVED$0.00
- WHOLE$0.00

LUNCH SIDES

SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIES$8.00
salt, rosemary
- PLAIN$0.00
- ROSEMARY$0.00
- GARLIC$0.00
- TRUFFLE$2.00
SIDE GREEN SALAD$7.00
SIDE CHIPS$3.00
MARINATED CUCUMBERS$8.00
broken cream, mint (gf, veg)
CRISP FETA POTATOES$10.00
herbs, olive oil
SHELLS & CHEESE$12.00
sharp cheddar, old bay crumbs

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE$12.00
vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, candied pecans, chocolate sauce
PINT OF SWEET CREAM ICE CREAM$9.00
Pint of Caramel Swirl Sweet Cream Ice Cream (gf)
SWEET CREAM CARAMEL ICE CREAM$9.00
Caramel, hazelnuts
WATERMELON SORBET$8.00
seasonal
ROB SPECIAL$14.00
A dark chocolate brownie served with our sweet cream ice cream topped with caramel & hazelnuts
BREAD PUDDING$11.00
PANNA COTTA$0.00

LITTLE CHICKEN MENU (Kids!)

KIDS CHICKEN$10.00
fries
KIDS PASTA$7.00
buttered noodles, parmesan cheese
- Add Rotisserie Chicken$4.00
KIDS SLIDERS$12.00
two sliders, cheddar, fries
KIDS MAC$9.00
KIDS BOLOGNESE$9.00
parmesan

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

Noise • Moderate

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

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Sharon
VIP
Greater Boston
90 reviews
4.0
90 reviews
Dined 5 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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Doreen
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 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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ALAN
VIP
Greater Boston
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 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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Peter
Washington DC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 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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Heather
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 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!!
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Julia
VIP
Greater Boston
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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!
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lisa
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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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Andrei
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 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)
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Deb
VIP
Greater Boston
22 reviews
2.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 26, 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 20, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 55 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 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 SALADS & SNACKS

AB$0.00

WARM PRETZEL$11.00

BIG COBB SALAD$15.00

CACIO E PEPE ARANCINI$16.00

WARM CRAB DIP$17.00

CAESAR SALAD$16.00

CHIPS & DIP$8.00

IGGY'S FRANCESE BREAD$5.00

LITTLE LEAF SALAD$11.00

SUGAR SNAP PEA SALAD$15.00

LUNCH PLATES & SANDWICHES

CRAB CAKES$19.00

EGGPLANT PARM SANDWICH$14.00

SHORT RIB GRILED CHEESE$16.00

CHICKEN SALAD BLAT$15.00

LUNCH BURGER$19.00

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWHICH$16.00

LUNCH RISSOTTO$18.00

MD HALF CHICKEN$23.00

MD WHOLE CHICKEN$45.00

LUNCH SIDES

SHOESTRING FRENCH FRIES$8.00

SIDE GREEN SALAD$7.00

SIDE CHIPS$3.00

MARINATED CUCUMBERS$8.00

CRISP FETA POTATOES$10.00

SHELLS & CHEESE$12.00

DESSERTS

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SUNDAE$12.00

PINT OF SWEET CREAM ICE CREAM$9.00

SWEET CREAM CARAMEL ICE CREAM$9.00

WATERMELON SORBET$8.00

ROB SPECIAL$14.00

BREAD PUDDING$11.00

PANNA COTTA$0.00

LITTLE CHICKEN MENU (Kids!)

KIDS CHICKEN$10.00

KIDS PASTA$7.00

KIDS SLIDERS$12.00

KIDS MAC$9.00

KIDS BOLOGNESE$9.00

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Make a reservation

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