Local Three

What Local Three does

Local Three is a single-location contemporary American restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 2015 and operated under the Unsukay restaurant group. The venue is located at 3290 Northside Parkway in the Buckhead neighborhood and is positioned around three pillars: a bourbon and spirits program featuring a self-described collection of over 1,000 whiskies including exclusive private barrel selections from partners such as Casa Herradura, Elijah Craig, Old Forester, and Brown-Forman; a locally and seasonally sourced contemporary American menu; and a distinctive Sunday brunch buffet plus weekday happy hour. The business operates on a traditional dine-in restaurant model with full bar, supplemented by off-site catering, a private dining room (Bushwood), and signature ticketed events including the Bourbon & Burgers Series and the Three Amigos Tequila Throwdown. Loyalty is managed through both an in-house rewards program and the parent group's multi-restaurant Unsukay Passport.

The company targets a horizontal segment of Atlanta-area diners, bourbon and spirits enthusiasts, and group/event hosts seeking curated dining experiences. It does not employ proprietary technology; the operational stack is composed of standard restaurant infrastructure, with reservations handled through OpenTable and online ordering through the Aloha platform. Marketing is social-media-driven, anchored on Instagram and Facebook, supplemented by an email newsletter and event-based promotions.

Local Three is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding or exit activity. Its parent, Unsukay Restaurants, operates a small portfolio of Atlanta-area concepts (Muss & Turners, MTH Pizza, Roshambo) and shares back-office functions including gift cards, a careers portal, and a donations program. The founders of Local Three also co-founded The Giving Kitchen, an industry nonprofit recognized with the 2019 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award. Revenue, profitability, and headcount details beyond the disclosed 11-50 employee band are not publicly available.

Name

Local Three

Legal name

Local Three

Website

https://localthree.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Local Three is a single-location contemporary American restaurant in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, offering locally sourced cuisine, a bourbon bar with 1,000+ whiskies, Sunday brunch buffet, off-site catering, and curated ticketed spirits events for Atlanta diners and spirits enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Contemporary American Restaurants (THAFACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cocktail Bars & Lounges (CRANACAD)

Keywords

• Contemporary American cuisine
• Bourbon bar restaurant
• Off-site catering services
• Private dining events
• Seasonal farm-to-table

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in food and beverage sales: Contemporary American cuisine served in-restaurant with full bar service including extensive bourbon and whiskey collection.
2. Catering and private events: Off-site catering services for business lunches, birthday brunches, tailgate parties, and private chef dinners.
3. Special ticketed events: Premium ticketed dining events featuring bourbon tastings, tequila dinners, and culinary experiences at $150-$250 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Local Three Kitchen & Bar is a contemporary American restaurant in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood serving locally-sourced, seasonal cuisine alongside a bourbon bar featuring over 1,000 whiskies. The restaurant operates regular dinner service (Sun-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 5-10pm), a Sunday brunch buffet (10am-2pm), and a weekday happy hour, with supplementary offerings including off-site catering, private group dining in the Bushwood room, and signature ticketed tasting events such as the Bourbon & Burgers Series and the Three Amigos Tequila Throwdown.

Product overview

Local Three is a single-location contemporary American restaurant operated by Unsukay Restaurants, offering a unified dining experience centered on local and seasonal cuisine. The restaurant features a renowned bourbon bar with over 1,000 whiskies, a Sunday brunch buffet (10am-2pm), weekday happy hour (Mon-Fri 4-5:30pm), and regular dinner service. Key products include the core restaurant service, catering for off-site events, and signature events like the Bourbon & Burgers Series, Tequila Throwdown, and Bun Intended burger nights. The restaurant also participates in the Unsukay Passport loyalty program. All locations operate from 3290 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bun Intended: Build-your-own burger experience available Sunday nights featuring $5 draft beers and customizable burger options.
• Bourbon & Burgers Series

Products and services

• Local Three Kitchen & Bar (Dine-in Restaurant) Full-service contemporary American restaurant in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood serving locally-sourced, seasonal cuisine paired with a bourbon bar of 1,000+ whiskies. Open Sunday-Thursday 5pm-9pm and Friday-Saturday 5pm-10pm.
• Sunday Brunch Buffet All-you-can-eat Sunday brunch buffet service running from 10:00am to 2:00pm, positioned as one of Atlanta's most distinctive brunch experiences.
• Bourbon & Spirits Bar On-site bar featuring one of the nation's top bourbon collections with over 1,000 whiskies, including exclusive private barrel selections from Casa Herradura, Elijah Craig, Old Forester, and Brown-Forman. Weekday happy hour runs Monday-Friday 4:00-5:30pm.
• Off-Site Catering Services Full-service catering delivered off-premises for business lunches, birthday brunches, tailgate parties, and private chef dinners, customizable for any occasion.
• Group Dining & Bushwood Private Dining Room Private dining options for groups and special events in the on-site Bushwood private dining room, supporting tastings and intimate gatherings.
• Bun Intended (Build-Your-Own Burger Nights) Recurring Sunday-night build-your-own burger experience (5pm-9pm) where guests select their protein, toppings, and sides; $5 draft beers included.
• Bourbon & Burgers Series (Bourbon Tasting Events) Ticketed tasting event series pairing rare bourbon pours with chef-crafted burgers, featuring brand-distillery installations such as the Elijah Craig event ($150 per person) and the Brown-Forman event ($250 per person), all-inclusive of tax and gratuity.
• Three Amigos Tequila Throwdown Annual ticketed tequila dinner featuring exclusive Casa Herradura private barrel selections — including bottles hand-selected during the 2024 and 2025 barrel trips to the Casa Herradura hacienda in Amatitán, Jalisco — paired with a family-style Mexican feast.
• Online Ordering for Pickup Direct online ordering through the Aloha (Namer) platform for pickup orders.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Casa HerraduracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Exclusive barrel selection partnership with Casa Herradura. Local Three has hand-selected multiple private barrels of Herradura Double Reposado tequila. The restaurant features five exclusive barrel selections available exclusively at their restaurants, including selections from both 2024 and 2025 barrel trips to the Casa Herradura hacienda in Amatitán, Jalisco.
• UnsukayflagshipOthersLocal Three is owned by Unsukay, a restaurant group that also operates Muss & Turners, MTH Pizza, Roshambo, and other Atlanta-area restaurants. The group provides centralized operations including shared careers portal, gift card platform, and donation request systems.
• OpenTableminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party reservation platform used for table bookings. Customers can reserve tables through OpenTable's booking system.
• The Giving KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Three focuses its charitable giving on The Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides emergency assistance to restaurant workers facing illness, injury, or crisis. Founded by Local Three's Chris Hall, Todd Mussman, and Ryan Turner, Giving Kitchen has granted over $5 million and helped more than 8,000 people since 2013. The organization received the James Beard Foundation's Humanitarian of the Year Award in 2019 and the National Restaurant Association's Cornerstone Humanitarian Award in 2015.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Canoe: Atlanta contemporary American restaurant known for local sourcing and special event programming, directly comparable to Local Three's farm-to-table positioning and event hosting.
• The Optimist: Ford Fry's seafood-driven Atlanta restaurant with comparable price point, similar design aesthetic, and shared customer base in the Atlanta fine-dining market.
• Muss & Turners: Sibling restaurant under Unsukay, offering contemporary American cuisine in Smyrna; comparable concept, parent group operations, and Passport loyalty participation.
• Marcel: Atlanta upscale steakhouse and cocktail destination by Ford Fry, comparable in check size, beverage program depth, and Buckhead-area fine-dining audience.
• JCT Kitchen & Bar: Ford Fry's flagship contemporary American restaurant in Atlanta's Westside, operating a similar upscale-casual, locally sourced concept with strong bar program.
• Bone's Restaurant: Long-standing Buckhead steakhouse and power-lunch institution, competing for the same corporate expense-account and affluent local diners.
• Kevin Rathbun Steak: Atlanta upscale steakhouse by chef Kevin Rathbun, operating in the same fine-dining segment with comparable special-event and private-dining capabilities.
• Bacchanalia: Atlanta contemporary American fine-dining landmark with similar price point and ingredient-driven philosophy, competing for the same Buckhead-adjacent dining occasion.
• Atlas: Buckhead fine-dining destination inside the St. Regis, comparable in check size, special-event programming, and aspirational spirits and wine list.
• Hampton + Hudson: Atlanta gastropub and bourbon-centric neighborhood concept with strong whiskey program, comparable cocktail and bourbon-forward positioning at slightly lower price point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/localthree
• Facebookfacebook.com/localthree
• Instagraminstagram.com/localthree
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/local-three

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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