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Branch Line
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(2,674)Hi Friends!
Branch Line is a neighborhood rotisserie and wood fired grill in the Watertown Arsenal built on a foundation of personalized hospitality.
Featuring a year-round patio. Branch Line offers something for everyone. Twenty taps continuously change and offer a great craft beer selection, while a curated wine list features bottles that are value-driven and also ready for any special occasion.
The Crystal Valley Rotisserie Chicken spins and roasts in sight of nearly every table in the dining room while the fire roars under vegetables, fish, and meat. The "Little Chicken" menu is great for kids, too!Bar' Cino Watertown
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.7(505)Bar 'Cino (we say "chee-no") is an informal spot nestled in the heart of Watertown Square with a lively bar and a menu that highlights the green & white of the Italian flag more than the red.A great crowd fills the space nightly - from neighbors, after work folks, and local professionals. Open nightly, plus lunch on weekends.
Buttermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal Yard
Price: Moderate•Southern•4.4(1,015)**Join us for our Mother's Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 11th from 10:30am-3:00pm**
A buffet selection of all our favorite brunch items as well as a build your own flower bouquet for all of the special Moms celebrating! $45 per person $15 per kids under 12**
Drawing on the South’s trademark charm, the restaurant offers a vibrant, cozy atmosphere with an innovative American menu featuring Southern-influences. Santos channels his love of New Orleans and all things Southern to transport guests to the Bayou by way of Buttermilk & Bourbon.
Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Doordash. There are 3 options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors) and Patio (Outdoor). All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be cancelled.City Works - Watertown
Price: Expensive•American•4.5(654)90 local and global crafts on draft highlighting local brewers, American fare with chef-driven twists, upbeat vibes, and best-in-class service. The unique marriage of ultimate sports bar and delightful restaurant.
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- RRussellGreater Boston •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoFantastic food and service! We had a lovely birthday dinner.More infoBar VlahaPrice: Expensive• Greek• Brookline•4.8
- AAnamariaGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoDelicious Nashville chicken , like always , Greta cocktails, nice atmosphereMore infoButtermilk & Bourbon - Arsenal YardPrice: Moderate• Southern• Watertown•4.4
- AAnitaGreater Boston •13 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe got there before the main kitchen was open so had bar food which was really delicious snd plentiful.More infoHarvestPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cambridge•4.6
- LlesliePhiladelphia County •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoFantastic food and service. Some of the best service Inhave had in a long time.More infoAlden and HarlowPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge•4.6
- JjaneGreater Boston •4 reviews5.0Dined on May 26, 2025This is our favorite local restaurant - it has heated covered patio, a gazebo, and outdoor tables along a very lovely perennial garden. Inside is just a perfect size.More infoBranch LinePrice: Moderate• American• Watertown•4.8
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A historic Boston neighborhood, Watertown is welcoming and well-suited for foot traffic. Summer and fall in Watertown feature a midday highlight, the Watertown Farmer's Market, which is ideal for people who love fruit, vegetables and farm-fresh food of all types. For dining choices, Watertown offers the plentiful options you'd expect from a town in this cosmopolitan region. From classic Italian pasta to Japanese sweet potatoes and fried tofu, Watertown dining has more than enough variety to inspire your imagination. Watertown restaurants have plenty of traditional family dishes as well, including New England clam chowder. Another seafood staple in Watertown is Boston fish-and-chips, which is traditionally made with cod.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Watertown is Nzuko
The best vegan restaurants in Watertown are Bar' Cino Watertown, Nzuko and Not Your Average Joe's Watertown
The best vegetarian restaurants in Watertown are Bar' Cino Watertown, Ravello Italian Kitchen and Not Your Average Joe's Watertown
The restaurants with the best service in Watertown are Ravello Italian Kitchen, Branch Line and Nzuko
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Watertown are Nzuko, Branch Line and Bar' Cino Watertown
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