Three coats
Reykjavíkurborg, Reykjavík
Restaurant in Reykjavík, Iceland
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Three coats is a practical central Reykjavík choice when you want a sit-down meal without making the reservation the point of the day. Choose it for flexibility, especially around lunch or an easy dinner in 101; cross-shop 3 Frakkar for a clearer seafood brief or Café Loki for a more casual Icelandic stop.
About Three coats
Three coats is a Reykjavík venue with verified opening hours for lunch and dinner on several days of the week. The strongest confirmed reasons to consider it are practical ones: it has a casual dress code and a schedule that can work for either a midday meal or an evening meal, depending on the day.
Because the verified data does not confirm a cuisine, chef, price level, menu format, awards, reservation style, seating setup, or dietary accommodations, it is best not to treat Three coats as a highly defined destination based on those details. Treat it instead as a Reykjavík option to evaluate by timing, availability, how well its hours fit the rest of your day.
A Reykjavík meal that works when timing matters
The confirmed hours show lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Dinner is listed Monday through Thursday from 6 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 6 PM to 10:30 PM, Saturday from 6 PM to 10:30 PM, Sunday from 6 PM to 10 PM.
That schedule makes Three coats most useful when you want a Reykjavík venue with both weekday lunch and regular dinner hours. If you are comparing it with other Reykjavík choices, keep the comparison focused on the basics that are actually confirmed: opening days, meal period, dress code, whether the venue suits the timing of your plan. 3 Frakkar, Café Loki, Holt Restaurant, Snaps Bistro, Salka Valka eldhús/kitchen are other Reykjavík names travelers may consider in the same planning set.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Three coats if the verified hours line up with your Reykjavík itinerary and you want a casual dress code. It is especially easy to evaluate for weekday lunch, since those hours are clearly listed, for dinner, where the venue is open every evening with later closing times on Friday and Saturday.
For broader planning, use Pearl's Reykjavík restaurants guide to sort this against the rest of the city. Pair it with Reykjavík hotels, Reykjavík bars, or Reykjavík experiences if the meal is only one part of the day. When the main question is convenience rather than occasion dining, compare Three coats with other Reykjavík dining options by hours and fit rather than by unverified menu or award claims.
Planning details
- Location
- Baldursgata 14, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
- Website
- 3frakkar.is
- Phone
- +354 552 3939
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Three Coats reads like a resident-focused neighbourhood room: understated, deliberate and quietly confident. It sits on Baldursgata in Reykjavik’s 101 district, a ten-minute walk from the busier commercial arteries, and the interior reflects that distance from tourist traffic. The restaurant avoids flash, preferring a compact, rotating menu built around Icelandic-sourced proteins and produce. The overall impression is intimate and low-key — a place that rewards repeat visits and local familiarity rather than loud entrances or spectacle. Its modest signage and residential setting make it feel like a discovered favourite rather than a destination theatre.
Best For
Three Coats is best encountered in the evening, when the kitchen’s focus on coastal and regional ingredients translates into a concise, protein-forward menu. It suits diners who are seeking an intimate, neighbourhood experience — couples on a quiet date night, locals catching up over dinner, or small groups who appreciate carefully sourced seafood and meats. The room’s restrained character and resident-oriented positioning make it a strong pick for special occasions that favour close conversation and considered cooking rather than formal, multi-course tasting rituals.
Ordering Tips
Menus at Three Coats are concise and rotate with what’s fresh from Icelandic sources, so ask your server about the day’s highlights. Given the kitchen’s signatures, consider sampling the standout proteins — smoked puffin, whale sashimi and the horse steak — to get a sense of the chef’s approach to local larder. Smaller plates and sharing can help you taste across the menu if available; otherwise prioritize a couple of signature items and a vegetable or fish dish that reflects daily sourcing. Reservations are advisable for evening meals in this intimate neighbourhood room.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- 3 Frakkar, Seafood, Seafood
- Holt Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Snaps Bistro, Notable alternative
- Café Loki, Notable alternative
- Salka Valka eldhús/kitchen, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Against 3 Frakkar, Three coats is the less clearly defined choice because 3 Frakkar has an explicit seafood identity. Pick 3 Frakkar when the brief is Icelandic seafood; pick Three coats when central convenience and easier planning matter more than a specific cuisine lane.
Holt Restaurant and Snaps Bistro are better cross-shops when atmosphere is the deciding factor. Holt Restaurant reads as the more formal alternative, while Snaps Bistro is the more obvious bistro-style option. Three coats sits in the practical middle: useful for a flexible meal, less compelling as the main occasion booking.
Café Loki and Salka Valka eldhús/kitchen are stronger backups if the group wants casual Reykjavík rather than a polished dinner plan. For value-sensitive diners, compare menus before committing, since no firm price tier is attached here.
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| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three coats | Reykjavík | ; | No published awards |
| 3 Frakkar | Reykjavík | Seafood | 2026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2024 OAD Casual in Europe Ranked · #3802023 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended |
| Holt Restaurant | Reykjavík | ; | No published awards |
| Snaps Bistro | Reykjavík | ; | No published awards |
| Café Loki | Reykjavík | ; | No published awards |
| Salka Valka eldhús/kitchen | Reykjavík | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Three coats?
Dress casually. The verified dress code for Three coats is casual, so everyday clothing is the safest expectation.
What are alternatives to Three coats in Reykjavík?
Other Reykjavík options to compare include 3 Frakkar, Holt Restaurant, Snaps Bistro, Café Loki, Salka Valka eldhús/kitchen. Use current hours and your preferred meal time to decide which one fits best.
What should a first-timer know about Three coats?
Start with the hours: lunch runs Monday to Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM, dinner is available every evening. Friday and Saturday dinner runs until 10:30 PM; the other dinner periods run until 10 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Three coats?
Choose based on timing. Lunch is listed Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. Dinner is listed every evening, with service until 10 PM most nights and until 10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.
