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Rotisserie meats & roasted veggies in a historic brick building with a heated patio & a bocce court.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 321 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 420-1900
Website: http://branchlinearsenal.com/
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Reservations: tripleseat.com
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Branch Line has a lively, warm, and slightly upscale-casual vibe, a restored brick, high-ceiling space with a buzzing bar and frequent live jazz or music nights …
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Neighborhood spot in Watertown. Comfort food, beer, wine, cocktails. Join us on the patio, in the dining room, or book our space for your next event!
Reviews
Alice Lee
I was here for a pop up with Phaeng & Phiu to try Chef Veo’s Laotian dishes. We ordered everything on the pop up menu and it was all delicious. The service here is impeccable and we can’t wait to return to try Branch Line’s food. Thank you for hosting this fabulous chef.
… moreDoron Bracha
Well established restaurant in a good location near a shopping center, in an industrial building with history and character. The exterior and interior appearance is not fancy but pleasant, also comfortable seating and clean restrooms. We went there for lunch on a Sunday, a party of ten including two kids, the atmosphere was family friendly.
The disappointment starts at the menu, there’s not many options for vegetarians, there’s a lot of meat and also a lot of alcohol. The food was fresh and tasty, served on nice dishes, but with no paper napkins on the table (only cloth napkins to put on your lap). The latte was pretty bad, too strong with too little milk and no froth. The waiter (I don’t know his name because the staff did not wear name tags) made a new one which was better, but served with no spoon, I stirred it with a knife.
The checkout was not great. The check comes with a code that you scan with your phone, it made it harder for us to have some people pay with a credit card and the others Venmo them or pay with cash. The tip options were also too high, ranging between 18%-25%. Even younger people in our group, who are more comfortable doing everything on their phones, said that the checkout process was inconvenient.
Pretty good experience overall 🙂
… moreThe disappointment starts at the menu, there’s not many options for vegetarians, there’s a lot of meat and also a lot of alcohol. The food was fresh and tasty, served on nice dishes, but with no paper napkins on the table (only cloth napkins to put on your lap). The latte was pretty bad, too strong with too little milk and no froth. The waiter (I don’t know his name because the staff did not wear name tags) made a new one which was better, but served with no spoon, I stirred it with a knife.
The checkout was not great. The check comes with a code that you scan with your phone, it made it harder for us to have some people pay with a credit card and the others Venmo them or pay with cash. The tip options were also too high, ranging between 18%-25%. Even younger people in our group, who are more comfortable doing everything on their phones, said that the checkout process was inconvenient.
Pretty good experience overall 🙂
Locally Kait
Branch line knows what they’re doing. Their menu is small but it’s because they do an amazing job with what they have on their menu. The space is absolutely gorgeous and has indoor and outdoor seating (a heated tent during the colder months). The staff is kind and knowledgeable, too. Their brunch is a must try.
… moreLauren Omartian
Branch Line in Watertown was bustling with businesspeople on a recent Friday afternoon. Service was attentive, while a high ceiling and pendant lighting made the rustic dining room feel expansive.
I ordered the quarter bird rotisserie chicken with honey dijon sauce. I thought the entrée would be served with roasted potatoes; alas, it came with truffle shoestring fries sprinkled liberally with parmesan and pungent truffle oil. I was not a fan of the flavor profile.
While serving the chicken in a handled serving pan made for a lovely presentation, it simultaneously made cutting the meat awkward and messy. Many of the fries were submerged in the dish’s sweet sauce.
Although Branch Line may be a pleasant venue for a cocktail and light meal, I don’t see myself making a return trip.
… moreI ordered the quarter bird rotisserie chicken with honey dijon sauce. I thought the entrée would be served with roasted potatoes; alas, it came with truffle shoestring fries sprinkled liberally with parmesan and pungent truffle oil. I was not a fan of the flavor profile.
While serving the chicken in a handled serving pan made for a lovely presentation, it simultaneously made cutting the meat awkward and messy. Many of the fries were submerged in the dish’s sweet sauce.
Although Branch Line may be a pleasant venue for a cocktail and light meal, I don’t see myself making a return trip.
Dalena Matthews
The place was cute, nice decor. We sat outside in the patio. We went there for dinner. The food was delicious but nothing super special. I will appreciate the face that it was made fresh. The service was great. Drink options were ok. Not what I expected. A lot of wine. Cocktail menu is subpar. I say I expect more cocktails because it is such an inviting and fun space.
… moreDebohra Dagnachew
Amazing cocktails, amazing hospitality. I got the old cuban and it was executed perfectly. Its nice to see bars still doing classic cocktails really well. Shoutout to my bartenders Will and Wyatt.
The service staff was additionally very friendly and knew so much about the menu. Thank you to Clark for the desert recommendation. The sweet cream gelato was delicious.
… moreThe service staff was additionally very friendly and knew so much about the menu. Thank you to Clark for the desert recommendation. The sweet cream gelato was delicious.
Caro
We ordered for takeout a family platter and chose French fries (3) as side dishes. The chicken piri-piri was delicious but unfortunately instead of French fries we got three orders of home fries, and they tasted like leftovers of brunch. Disappointing.
… moreMelly from the Ville
We’re literally in the midst of a summer heatwave. It’s 6:30 PM and the “feels like” temp is 90 degrees. It’s been a 10-hr day working with 3-yr olds…but being the good wifey that I am, I hustled over to Branch Line to watch my hubby play live music w/ a jazz trio. Needless to say, it’s time for this Preschool teacher to eat!
There was a busy, yet fast-moving line to the host stand. Turns out that there was a decent wait if you didn’t make a reservation. Fortunately for me, I’m flying solo for dinner, so I played the “my husband’s in the band” card. I was seated immediately, yay!
Travis was my waiter, and he was very friendly and welcoming. I placed an order for the “Butterfly Effect” mocktail and the “Roasted Brick Chicken.” My drink and entree came out in a very timely manner. There was no complimentary bread and butter, which was totally fine, as I was here to eat my weight in protein, lol! (It’s chest day tomorrow and I need that extra strength when I hit that bench!)
The mocktail was refreshing and just sweet enough to satiate my craving for an actual boozy cocktail! The brick chicken did not disappoint – perfectly cooked – tender, juicy, and topped with chimichurri. The dish also came with crispy feta potatoes that looked amazing, but I boxed them up and saved them for my husband. The only thing that could have made this meal possibly better would be air conditioning…and I was ever-so-grateful for the occasional breeze that came my way.
The guests were a mix of young and old, including couples, and families with young children. The vibe is chill, and the dress code is casual. The staff is friendly and accommodating. There was a free parking garage across the street with plenty of space.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Branch Line for anybody looking for a good-quality and tasty meal, in a laid-back setting.
… moreThere was a busy, yet fast-moving line to the host stand. Turns out that there was a decent wait if you didn’t make a reservation. Fortunately for me, I’m flying solo for dinner, so I played the “my husband’s in the band” card. I was seated immediately, yay!
Travis was my waiter, and he was very friendly and welcoming. I placed an order for the “Butterfly Effect” mocktail and the “Roasted Brick Chicken.” My drink and entree came out in a very timely manner. There was no complimentary bread and butter, which was totally fine, as I was here to eat my weight in protein, lol! (It’s chest day tomorrow and I need that extra strength when I hit that bench!)
The mocktail was refreshing and just sweet enough to satiate my craving for an actual boozy cocktail! The brick chicken did not disappoint – perfectly cooked – tender, juicy, and topped with chimichurri. The dish also came with crispy feta potatoes that looked amazing, but I boxed them up and saved them for my husband. The only thing that could have made this meal possibly better would be air conditioning…and I was ever-so-grateful for the occasional breeze that came my way.
The guests were a mix of young and old, including couples, and families with young children. The vibe is chill, and the dress code is casual. The staff is friendly and accommodating. There was a free parking garage across the street with plenty of space.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Branch Line for anybody looking for a good-quality and tasty meal, in a laid-back setting.
David J Leon
So many great things about this spot! There’s plenty of parking in the garage available across the street. There’s indoor seating which can get packed from the looks of it, but good news is there’s outdoor seating with warmers to keep you nice and comfortable outside in the cool weather. It is pricey but the quality of the dishes makes every bite worth it. The ambiance gives the venue a nice touch and the service was exceptional. I would highly recommend putting in a reservation if you can too since it does seem to be a really popular spot. When we went to check out Branch Line we ended up ordering a bunch of different seafood plates and they did not disappoint!
… moreClaire Tzouros
So delicious! We ordered the kale and sausage pasta and the piri chicken. My spritz was also 10/10
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