The chicken is worth the visit and half a chicken and side was plenty for me and my partner. We got the piri piri chicken and it was very tender and the sauce was flavorful, but not spicy or flame grilled like other places. The shoestring fries that came with it were really good. The miss for us was the roasted mushrooms which were overcooked and weirdly too sweet. Maybe better paired with a more neutral dish. Our server was attentive and the ambiance was lovely, as we were able to sit outside on a nice day - the patio is sort of tucked away so it's pretty quiet. Would return to try the other chicken dishes. read more

Branch Line - Peri peri half chicken - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Sat outside at this location, it was a great atmosphere. We loved the music that they played fantastic playlist in my opinion. The wait staff were also very attentive and we just overall had a great evening. It's a lovely restaurant. The food of course was fantastic. The chicken is some of the best I've ever had so we'll definitely be back. read more

Branch Line - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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First of all, service was amazing, from the host to our server to another girl that was walking around and helping out when it was busy! We got the peri peri half chicken but were intrigued by the dijon truffle so that girl was kind enough to give us a side of it to try out and it was delicious! The chicken was so moist with crispy skin and the shoestring fries were perfectly cooked. We also ordered the steak frites which was paired with perfectly pickled onions and a small side of arugula. While it was good, it was very heavy. We also got the chicken drippings which was so cozy and served with bread. We ordered the squid appetizer but it might have been forgotten so it didn't come out with our food and we had to remind our server who apologized multiple times throughout the rest of the meal. We sat outside since the weather was nice and it was well spaced and didn't feel crowded but the inside looked super cute too! read more

Branch Line - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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. read more

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It is secluded in an industrial park. I am not sure how they generate any business. They have an out door patio with umbrellas sheltering the tables. They also have an area under a roof that permits the walls to be rolled up. They have a huge dining room to boot. Their prices looked on the high side. I suppose this is the only restaurant in the area so they gave a captive audience. I had the cheeseburger with a homemade roll. Accompanied with marinated cucumbers in butter milk and vinegar.yum! The cheeseburger was one of the best I have had. I would return. read more

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We had made a reservation for dinner. When we got there, we found out that the main dining room room was closed for private function. There was no information about this on OpenTable or at their reservation site. They were no apologies either. The patio area was cold, even though there were heaters on and certainly very bleak looking compared to the Inside. Very unprofessional. read more

There were 8 of us on a Saturday night and we had a great time. The table was ready upon our arrival and the staff could not have been nicer. The place was packed but it never got super loud due to the high ceiling. The food was good with the star being the pea pod salad and polenta appetizers. Most in our party had the rotisserie chicken and assorted sides and they were happy. It is a great place to be social, while eating comfort food and sipping on creative cocktails/mockcocktails. Plenty of free parking in the garage across the street. read more

Recently I had a private event for 30 people at Branch Line. The food, service and the atmosphere were all excellent. The Event Manager, Deena was wonderful to work with. read more

My friend and I came here for dinner, we didn't have any reservations and got seated right away. We wanted to sit outside cause they had such a cute outdoor area. The inside was cute too and smelled good. We both did the white sangria for cocktail and then for dinner I did the half Branch Line Bird and we split the rosemary shoe string fries. My friend did the salmon. Omg the food was to die for. So amazing. Our waitress was sweet and attentive. I highly recommend this place. read more

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We had a fantastic dining experience during our brunch visit at Branch Line on a Sunday morning! From the moment we saw the beautifully lit open space and outdoor area, we were in love with the place. Hostess Daphne graciously welcomed us and was charming and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our food. Half of us in our group were new to the place while half couldn't wait to re-experience the snap pea salad and piri piri chicken! Our server John was professional, pleasant and attentive. The mac and cheese was a luxurious treat, as were the fries. The blueberry brunch cocktail was light and bubbly and delightful. We were also so pleased when manager Nestore kindly stopped by to say hello and to ensure we were all absolutely pleased with our food and experience, and we were! We shall return. read more

DELICIOUS spicy margaritas, periperi rotisserie chicken with addictive french fries. cool ambiance as well

Snap pea salad, delicious juicy chicken, excellent seared octopus and possibly the best mashed potatoes I have ever eaten!

The food service and overall appearance was great! We had the snap pea salad and the half truffle mustard chicken. Both were delicious.

A near perfect restaurant! The kindest and most welcoming staff, delicious food, great vibe, and just a drop dead gorgeous spot. We love you Branch Line! Thank you for being in our town so we can call you our local! Andrew, Nestor, Wyatt, Victor, Morgan, Manuela..And the other amazing people that we love! read more

Cute place, they have a whole garage lot across the street which is convenient. They also had outdoor seating which was enclosed to keep warm! What we ordered: Snap pea salad Piri piri half chicken Grilled squid Arancini Sea bass Everything we got was good and cooked well but not amazing. Costco rotiserrie chicken is definitely juicier. The arancini was ok - a bit too dense and didn't feel like rice inside. Snap pea salad is tasty but a little one note. read more

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Great find. In the area and searched here to find a local spot to have a quick dinner. We both, couldn't be happier. The snow pea salad was intriguing and delicious. I had chicken croquettes, a favorite in my youth. They arrived perfectly cooked in a sneaky good spicey sauce. Gone was the chicken gravy from my youth. Kathy had the sticky ribs. Another home run. read more

Branch Line - Chicken croquettes with a delicious and devilish sauce with a little kick - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Service is 10/10- super friendly and attentive staff. The food is solid- we had their rotisserie chicken, a shrimp appetizer, and coffee/tea. Everything was tasty and delivered incredibly quickly, despite it being a packed house. The downside is how close you are to other tables- you have to scoot over to let other people when they get up. Because of the close proximity, it's pretty loud in there. Despite that, we had a good experience! I was so happy to see a pretty extensive gluten free menu! Often times when eating out, I'll see one or two options on the menu marked as gluten free, this had several and they all sounded amazing! read more

Branch Line - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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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! read more

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I'm rating this one star because of the service. We arrived early for our 6:45 reservation on Mother's Day. We were seated pretty quickly and put in our orders within 10 minutes (whole chicken, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprout and a kids' chicken and fries) and had been looking forward to this meal all day. We have a small child as part of our party. 45 minutes in, we still have no food. I'm sorry but that is unacceptable. Not even the kids meal was ready after 45 minutes. We flag down the waitress and she says about 5 more minutes. It's now 7:45 and still no dinner. At this point who's even still hungry? Mind you, the restaurant is not yet at capacity on the inside. What is the point of making a reservation if you come in and cannot get food for another 45 minutes? I'm hugely disappointed and feel like this was a waste of our time on a special day. The food when it did come was delicious but it was hard to enjoy after such a long wait. The margarita was top notch! read more

Came here to try something new and different for my mother on Mother's Day. I had called several days prior to Mother's Day to reserve seating for 6. Seating we had was very good and semi specious. My mother liked her healthy salad meal. My father ordered fish with no butter or seasonings on it. My aunt and I ordered Eggs Benedict. Hubby ordered scrambled eggs with home fries and his mother ordered fries with burger sandwich. My aunt and my dish was not great. The eggs were too small and over cooked. Too much lettuce and bread mostly. The hollandaise sauce was over loaded. My hubby's dish had too much overcooked home fries. He ended up eating only the scrambled eggs and his mother's French fries. His mother didn't really like anything in her dish. She just ended up eating just a little bit of her plate. Only my parents ate their whole dish. They told me they liked it. The only great place in this restaurant was the restrooms. They were very spacious and clean. Great clean scent was the best part. Service was good. Not as attentive as he should have been but not bad. Overall, I would not come back to this place again. For the food quality and amount on plate, prices per plate could have been lower. As long as my mother enjoyed herself and liked her food that is all that mattered to me. Happy Mother's Day to you Mum. read more

I loved the Piri Piri chicken. Big, beautifully roasted, and drenched in a creamier piri piri than expected. Accompanied by gorgeous shoestring fries, and a refreshing sugar snap pea and mint salad. Our server was excellent, showing incredible temperament on Mother's Day (don't judge) even with a few kids running from their seats to their cousins'. The staff here is exquisite in their patience, attentiveness, and professionalism. The chicken drippings were served cold. I thought it was a bold approach, but the server assured me it was a mistake. The same bowl was returned microwaved (?) and it tasted like nothing. Watery nothing. Perhaps it was an early brunch, not enough fat to substantiate a gravy but if that's the case, don't serve it. This was just bad, cloudy water. Props to serving Iggy's bread, though - long live the king. read more

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We have enjoyed Branch Line for both brunch and dinner and the food and service are always top notch. The Piri Piri chicken is one of my favorite meals in the Boston area. read more

The Arsenal Yards area in Watertown has a decent amount of shopping and eating but I never paid much attention to the restaurants until I stumbled on Branch Line on Open Table. They specialize in rotisserie chicken and, as someone who grew up loving Boston Market, rotisserie chicken holds a special place in my heart. The space inside is nice and airy, with high ceilings and lots of natural light. Great atmosphere for taking your parents or if you want to impress a first date. We started off with the pear and burrata appetizer - I'm not the biggest fan of arugula as a salad base but the pear and burrata paired wonderfully together and I'll never say no to pistachios as a salad component. I added their famous rotisserie chicken to my sugar snap pea salad. We saw almost every table ordering the snap pea salad and for good reason, super crunchy, light, and refreshing, with an amazing peanut dressing that tasted great the next day over rice. The chicken was mighty tender and not too salty (my favorite part was the skin). My friends ordered: the banana fosters French toast (absolutely delicious if you have a sweet tooth for brunch) and the 1/2 chicken with garlic fries (very generous amount of food for the price). Lots of construction around the restaurant. They have free parking in the garage right across the street but keep an eye out for the parking sign. read more

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Our son's favorite local place was randomly closed tonight on his birthday, so we ordered takeout from Branchline instead. Ordered online through their website, using Toast. No problem. Got an email from Toast a few minutes later saying I should call the restaurant since they weren't responding to the Toast order. Called Branchline and they said they were having network issues, but no problem, order was going through to the kitchen. About 30 minutes later I get a voicemail from Branchline. Their Toast/Doordash system isn't working, but don't worry, THE MANAGER is going to drive your order over to your house. Twenty minutes later, a knock on the door and the restaurant manager is standing outside in the rain with our birthday dinner. 10/10 food, 20/10 service. Highly recommend. read more

Very rarely do we get to eat a meal where everything is outstanding, and this was one of those meals. We had the snap pea salad, the octopus, the halloumi, Branzino and the pork chop and they were all incredible. We sat outside on the patio, which is really nice with lots of shade and a perfect spot for a summer evening. The service was great and we will be back again soon. read more

Branch Line - Pork Chop - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Exceptional service, delicious rotisserie chicken, and beautiful atmosphere. All the boxes checked. I was surprised how affordable it was with the level of service. I was part of a private event on the outdoor patio, but also got takeout. read more

This was my third time to Branch Line. In the past I have been pleased with the food, ambiance and service. A friend and I stopped in Saturday night for a quick bite before an event. The restaurant was busy, so we decided to sit at the bar. Most of the bar seats were empty. We ordered drinks and burgers because we only had an hour to eat and didn't want to rush. As we were finishing our drinks, the host came up and asked us to confirm the name on our reservations. "We don't have reservations. Did we need reservations to sit at the bar?", I asked. My friend and I looked at each other in surprise when the host told us we needed reservations for the bar. We were told we could stay, but the situation was awkward. The burgers arrived. When I tell you that the burger tasted just like a Big Mac, I'm not exaggerating. Now I like Big Macs, but not for $21.50. There was absolutely nothing interesting about the burger. It wasn't big, it wasn't juicy, it wasn't seasoned. Even the bun was bland. They offer no customization for the burger, like bacon or onions, etc. It was extremely meh. The fries were good but over-salted. read more

I really love this place! I've been 3 times and I never leave unsatisfied. The first couple of times I had the chicken and vegetable soup, which was great. It's no longer on the menu, but I enjoyed the snap pea salad, although you'll have to ask for no cheese if you have a dairy intolerance. Me and my guest shared a half chicken, which came with potatoes and we ordered a side of Brussels sprouts. This was more than enough food for the both of us. The chicken was great. Even the white meat portion was moist and not dry. The potatoes and brussel sprouts were both good. Our server was great, I believe his name was Travis, and he was very attentive. Parking was easy to find right across the street. I would definitely recommend this place and I'm sure I'll be back. read more

My partner and I got the sticky ribs, chicken drippings, piri piri chicken in half size, wild boar bolognese, and strawberry shortcake - TASTE: 4/5 - some great moments in the sticky rib's spicy peppers and vinegary but sweet slaw, plus the chicken dripping's strong, rich broth. The star of the show was definitely the piri piri chicken's sauce: a well-balanced combo of spices and lemon. Phenomenal, and perfect to smother the side of garlic fries with! The strawberry shortcake listed black pepper as an ingredient, which we were looking forward to picking up but it didn't really read, though the garnishes of mint were refreshing w the sweet strawberries TEXTURE: 4/5 - the sticky ribs were more lean than fatty, word of caution for anyone craving a more indulgent appetizer. The warm chicken drippings came w slices of iggy's francese bread, which was perfect for dipping into the broth. The piri piri chicken itself was moist and not dry, and the strawberry shortcake was served on a flaky puff pastry, which was an interesting take on the dessert's texture, but we would've preferred the more traditional cake or biscuit PRICE: 4/5 - total came to $118, which was pricier than I expected SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - sticky ribs app came with four ribs. The half size chicken was more than enough for me, and I took half of it home SERVICE: 3/5 - I made an early dinner reservation that morning on OpenTable, and there were plenty of tables when we arrived at ~4:45pm on a Saturday. Our waiter was friendly throughout our meal, however he offered us the dessert menu while we were still halfway through eating our entrees, which felt strange and rushed to us lol ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - there was a wedding happening that evening on the patio, so it was nice to see a private event in the outdoor space. The inside of Branch Line features modern, industrial decor and tall ceilings, which lends itself to a more upscale ambience. I appreciated that the bathrooms have a touchless "wave to open" sensor on the doors PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of free parking in the garage next door, w signs indicating 2-hour parking for patrons of Branch Line and a few other surrounding businesses read more

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Went for brunch a couple weeks ago. Good service, well-spaced tables and not too loud for a Sunday afternoon. I had the marinated cucumbers (nicely brined) and the crab cakes. The crab cakes were a good size and didn't have an excess of filler/bread crumbs. They could have used a little more flavor but were pretty tasty. We also enjoyed the large, warm pretzel. Enough options on the kids menu (the waffles and home made whipped cream were a hit), read more

4.5 for their chicken dishes. Vino list good. Location easy to find. Pricey. Service good. Thanks!!! The milieu was positive. d patnod, Lic ac read more

I've been a fan of this place for a while. The food is consistently good, and the staff is always friendly and helpful, which keeps me coming back. However, there are a couple of disappointing changes that have really altered my overall experience. When they first opened, they had a fantastic and diverse variety of beers to choose from, which was a huge draw. Sadly, they now seem to just rotate through a handful of options, which feels like a letdown. It used to be a great spot for beer lovers, but now the selection is pretty basic. But what really rubbed me the wrong way is the introduction of a hidden fee. The menu states, "We charge a 3% kitchen administrative fee. This administrative fee is not a gratuity, tip, or service charge." Going to dinner shouldn't feel like dealing with Ticketmaster! I'm happy to pay a fair price for a meal, and I always tip at least 20%, but it's the principle of sneaking in an extra fee that gets me. Isn't the cost of the meal supposed to cover the administration of getting the food from the kitchen to my table? What's next, a clean table fee? A bathroom fee? They already charge for bread, so maybe that answers one of those questions. I understand that it's tough to run a restaurant these days, but it's hard on customers too. The best thing you can do is be transparent about your prices. If it costs more to run the business, then just raise the price of the meal. People will decide for themselves if they can afford it. But adding hidden fees on top of tipping culture is just insane. And for that reason, on principle, I won't be supporting restaurants that include these kinds of fees anymore. It's a real shame because I do like the food here. read more

The restaurant has a cool industrial vibe. I really appreciate the touch-free bathroom doors! There are plenty of parking spaces with the garage across the street. The bread with the chicken drippings was surprisingly better than I expected. It had a familiar flavor that I can't describe. I really love the strong flavors and slight spice in the Piri Piri Chicken and the garlic fries were outstanding. The staff was really great and quickly addressed our needs. The menu is small so be sure to check it before you stop by! read more

Branch Line - Half Piri Piri Chicken - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Some decent items on the menu. I was hoping that the menu would be a bit more creative than what was on offer. The mushroom appetizers was really nice; nicely roasted. The spaghetti with Chatham mussels were decent, thought the mussels were a bit dry. The grilled pork chop with ratatouille puree needed much less oil (I was tilting the plate in order to get the oil away from the beans). The cook on the pork chop was decent. The restaurant itself was rather noisy, despite it being in an outdoor / covered seating area. read more

F this place. Imaginary fees added. Look for the small print. We charge a 3 % kitchen administrative fee. This administrative fee is not a gratuity, tip, or service charge. Aren't you all special little waffles! You may be unfamiliar with resteraunts. The prices you charge should cover your "kitchen administration charge." Whine all you want it is another useless fee. What are you going to sneak into your fees when you have to pay your servers minimum wage? The food isn't bad, only the management is. read more

During my visit to this restaurant, my partner and I opted for the sugar snap pea salad and the piri piri chicken. The salad offered a pleasant taste, while the chicken was deemed "OK" by my boyfriend, lacking the wow factor that would entice us to return. Our dessert choice, the strawberry shortcake, showed promise, but unfortunately fell short of expectations with its cold and hard texture. Suggesting improvements, perhaps a softer composition or warm puff pastry could elevate the dessert experience to a more satisfying level. Overall, while the meal had its highlights, we believe there is room for refinement to make it truly memorable. The service was great and the location was quiet and relaxing. Cocktail drinks were also good read more

Branch Line - Strawberry Shortcake - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Love the piri piri chicken, but thought it was better last time I had it. Rave reviews about the Cobb salad and I love the French fries here! We had a very large party and the restaurant was very accommodating even though the food did take awhile. Overall would recommend!! Also awesome mashed potatoes read more

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Recently hosted my daughter's wedding there. Food, ambience and staff were all amazing! Highly recommend read more

Branch Line - Outside entrance area - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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The food was amazing and the ambiance was cozy. The server was well versed with the food options. I went with the pork chops over the Truffle chicken. Next time I'll be trying the chicken read more

Branch Line - New American Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Food is excellent, service is fantastic. Our waitress Monica was so sweet and cared about our experience. Thank you!