04 Feb Local Hangout: 3RD & 3RD in Delray Beach, Florida
Our favorite restaurant and bar in Delray Beach is not located on the popular Atlantic Ave–it is a little off the beaten path at the intersection of 3rd Street and 3rd Ave, hence the name, 3RD & 3RD. With delicious food, a living room style atmosphere, unique artistic decor, large bar, and outdoor patio with lawn games, the vibe is more down to earth and laid-back than the majority of places on Atlantic Ave, and it’s precisely why we have grown to love it so much.
The restaurant’s owner, John Paul Kline, hails from the Northeast and has been a chef for many years. He has also owned a catering business for the past 9 years, which he now runs along with the restaurant. Here is a short documentary style video Micah filmed about the creation of the restaurant:
3RD and 3RD from Micah Kvidt Productions on Vimeo.
Located in the heart of Delray’s artist district, you can find an abundance of local art nearby. Every third Thursday of the month, the area art studios open their doors for a monthly artist walk. We love browsing the studios and then heading over to 3RD & 3RD for food and drinks after–it makes for a fun and eventful evening.
The menu is more small plate style and because they use fresh, seasonal ingredients, the menu is constantly changing around a few staple items. I can honestly say that I have loved every meal I have ever had there–I always enjoy trying the unique and innovative items on the menu. Some of my favorite meals I’ve had are the salmon lasagna, the kale salad, quinoa fried rice, the jars (which are a rotating variety of dips), the burger with blue cheese and the amazing red onion jam, the truffle fries and the steak, chicken and shrimp skewers. The list could really go on but those have been my absolute favorites so far!
3RD & 3RD is open every day but Sunday, happy hour runs from open, at 4:30, until 6:30 and there is live entertainment many weekend nights. The one year anniversary party is February 20th, and they are serving complementary hors d’oeuvres, sliders and skewers. So, if you are around the Delray Beach area, you should head on over!
Disclosure: Micah has been along for the ride with this restaurant before it was open–he started working with the owner to create a short documentary style video and take photographs of the menu items, but let me tell you, we would love this place either way and we were never asked to write a review. As always, all opinions are our own.
Angela Travels
Posted at 13:57h, 04 FebruaryTwitter: angelatravels11
It looks like a great hangout! I would love to live close to a place thanks changes and has a great vibe.
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 10:00h, 05 FebruaryIt really is a great spot! I always love when a place changes the menu too–it keeps it interesting 🙂
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Bridget
Posted at 20:08h, 05 FebruaryTwitter: Atravelingb
This place looks awesome! Delray is one of my favorite places in Florida and while I have not been in a few years, I hope to make it back next year and I will definitely try out 3rd & 3rd. I love trying new places while I am there!
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 20:50h, 05 FebruaryWe always love trying new places too–Delray has so many fun places! You will have to try it next time for sure! 🙂
Marysia
Posted at 16:34h, 10 FebruaryTwitter: mytravelaffairs
Looks so yummy! Especially the burger, and that surprising as I’m not a big fan of those 🙂
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 11:36h, 25 FebruaryI’m not usually a big fan of burgers either, but these ones are amazing! I’m getting hungry just thinking about them now, lol!
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Ron
Posted at 20:35h, 10 FebruaryTwitter: actplanettravel
Wow what a cool looking place. I’ve spent some time in Delray Beach but haven’t gotten the chance to check this place out. I’ll be sure to swing by on my next flight home! 😉
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 11:38h, 25 FebruaryYou should stop in for sure–it’s a great place! It’s only been open for a year, but they are always busy and it’s always a great time!
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Charli
Posted at 02:29h, 11 FebruaryTwitter: WanderlustersUK
This is a mouthwatering post guys! Love the docu style video too!
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 11:40h, 25 FebruaryThanks, Charli! Appreciate it 🙂
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Erin Bender (Travel With Bender)
Posted at 06:59h, 11 FebruaryTwitter: travelwitbender
We love food! This is going on my list.
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 11:40h, 25 FebruaryYay! It’s a good one to add to the list 🙂
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Bret
Posted at 12:02h, 11 FebruaryTwitter: GreenGlobalTrvl
Man, I have *GOT* to stop looking at food posts when I’m starving! Between the burger and the shrimp pasta, it got my mouth watering. Despite taking dozens of trips to Florid, I’ve never been to Delray Beach. But between the food and the atmosphere, this definitely looks like our kind of place.
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 11:44h, 25 FebruaryI always seem to end up looking at food posts when I’m hungry too–not the best idea!! We love Delray Beach–it’s one of our favorite towns in Florida. You will have to make a stop there sometime!
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Beth
Posted at 10:26h, 12 FebruaryTwitter: besudesuabroad
I love all the art and the general vibe of the place. Not to mention that the food looks delicious.
Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 11:41h, 25 FebruaryWe love the vibe of the place too–great people and it’s always a fun spot to unwind!
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Megan Claire
Posted at 11:11h, 12 FebruaryTwitter: mappingmegan
Thanks for highlighting this awesome spot – we’re not too far away from Delray Beach so will have to plan a road trip – I’ll always happily turn a trip for food into a road trip 😀
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Jenna Kvidt
Posted at 11:43h, 25 FebruaryI’m with you there–sometimes making a food stop into a road trip are the best ones! It’s definitively worth a visit, especially since the rest of the town is so fun too! 🙂
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