Branch Line

"Branch Line occupies a spacious, industrial-style spot at Arsenal Yards in Watertown with plentiful seating both inside and outdoors on their patio. The menu focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients and has a whole separate section of rotisserie chickens that can feed a crowd. Try the honey-truffle or piri piri chicken for a fun twist on the rotisserie cooking style." - Celina Colby, Erika Adams, Karen Wilber

"While Branch Line’s specialties — excellent rotisserie chicken and a creative beer list — may sound ultra-casual, the hospitable Watertown restaurant nevertheless manages to feel like a special night out and is equally adept at feeding picky folks and those who are more adventurous. A variety of private and semi-private spaces, including a year-round heated patio and a full buyout of the airy, high-ceilinged restaurant, can accommodate events. Fill out the restaurant’s contact form online." - Valerie Li Stack, Eater Staff

"Watertown’s Branch Line — the spot for excellent rotisserie chicken, beer, and more — features a year-round covered and heated patio, as well as additional uncovered patio space with heaters. Reserve online." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, Adam H. Callaghan, Erika Adams

"This Watertown restaurant boasts a gigantic outdoor patio that is covered and ready for diners rain or shine. Don’t miss the popular rotisserie chicken, and be sure to get the chicken drippings on the side for a small extra fee." - Nathan Tavares, Erika Adams

"For $38, get a whole rotisserie chicken dinner for two that includes the restaurant’s popular snap pea salad and fries. There are also a couple options that feed four, each $75: The classic, with rotisserie chicken, snap pea salad, smashed roasted potatoes, and sweet cream ice cream, and the piri piri, with rotisserie chicken basted in piri piri sauce, garlic french fries, snap pea salad, and sweet cream ice cream." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal