3 Restaurant

3 Restaurant in Franklin, Massachusetts

3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street (Rte 140) in Franklin, MA 02038. For related restaurant coverage, see January and etch - Franklin.

American Dishes in a Warm Room

3 Restaurant serves popular American dishes with a contemporary twist, with a focus on freshness, quality, and simplicity. The dining room is made of smaller vignettes of tables and banquettes, and the bar and lounge work for a cocktail, an appetizer, or a full meal. During warmer months, cocktails and dining are on the patio. Nearby Franklin coverage includes Cork & Cow, Coal Town Public House, and Kokomo Trading Company.

A Regional American Table

National American dining still leans on rooms such as The French Laundry in Napa, Alinea in Chicago, Le Bernardin in New York City, and Lazy Bear in San Francisco. Regional kitchens have to earn a local audience every service. Providence in Los Angeles and Addison in San Diego sit at one end of that ambition. Emeril's in New Orleans built another model around chef-driven brand recognition. The Inn at Little Washington made destination dining work in a small town.

Ingredient-led rooms such as Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Tarrytown, Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg, Atomix in New York City, and 8 1/2 Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Hong Kong are useful reference points for how supply can shape a menu. 3 Restaurant’s own brief is more direct: contemporary American cooking in Franklin, Massachusetts.

Planning a Visit

3 Restaurant is located at 461 West Central Street in Franklin, Massachusetts. The full Franklin restaurants guide offers broader restaurant coverage. Reservations cannot be made by email; call 508.528.6333 to reserve. Hours of operation are Mon-Thur Kitchen 11:30am-9pm, Bar 11:30am-11pm; Fri-Sat Kitchen 11:30am-10pm, Bar 11:30am-Midnight; Sun Kitchen 10am-9pm, Bar 10am-10pm. Sunday brunch is 10am-3pm. Private dining rooms can accommodate up to 160 guests.