Branch Line - Watertown

Love the ambience and staff ???? read more Love the ambience and staff ????

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 oldsbut being t... read more 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 oldsbut 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 conditioningand 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. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Visiting from out of town and found Branch Line on a lark. Outside dining atmosphere was terrific. Great beverage selection, including NA's. Our waiter was very... read more Visiting from out of town and found Branch Line on a lark. Outside dining atmosphere was terrific. Great beverage selection, including NA's. Our waiter was very attentive. Recco the snow pea salad. Dressing was a great compliment to the fresh taste. Half Peri Peri Chicken was delicious and get the roasted potatoes with it (slight up charge). Only negative was the longer time gap between apple and main. Otherwise, perfection. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

I’ve been here a few times but never for a full dinner until now, so glad I did! Went for my birthday and had an amazing time. Big shoutout to our server Will,... read more I’ve been here a few times but never for a full dinner until now, so glad I did! Went for my birthday and had an amazing time. Big shoutout to our server Will, he was the best! Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Piri Piri, Sugar Snap Pea Salad, Fantastic Service, Chicken Drippings Vegetarian offerings: Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes

We used to dine in at this restaurant before the pandemic. This was our first time of dine-in for many years. The first thing we encountered was no more outdoor... read more We used to dine in at this restaurant before the pandemic. This was our first time of dine-in for many years. The first thing we encountered was no more outdoor parking in front of the restaurant (now garage . The 2nd thing was to have more outdoor dining tables (nice! . While the service was very good, the foods were hit-and-miss. Piri piri chicken was highly regarded in OpenTable, but we did not like it so much. White miso mushroom was the best dish we had that evening. White miso has sweeter flavors than other types of miso. It worked well with olive oil and cheese. We will try to cook the same dish at home.