Melissa Ostrow
Branch Line in the Arsenal on the Charles had a big opening last week.
Watertown’s newest restaurant may be tucked inside the Arsenal on the Charles Complex, but Branch Line had received a lot of attention since it opened last Wednesday.
The restaurant was started by Garrett Harker, who runs Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square among other restaurants, along with Watertown native Andrew Holden, general manager of Eastern Standard.
The Boston Globe wrote of Branch Line “It’s the hottest restaurant opening of the week or maybe the season …”
The restaurant is located in the back end of the building where Panera Bread is located. It will feature rotisserie chicken, as well as dishes from a wood-fired oven.
It could also become a favorite with craft beer lovers – with about 16 taps, all featuring well known craft breweries from around Massachusetts and across the United States. Wine drinkers have several bottles to choose from too.
Branch Line had a cozy inside area, but also features an expansive outdoor seating area. It is open for dinner now, and after Thanksgiving will begin serving lunch as well.