Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Wakefield: 11:33 PM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (781) 587-3427 to confirm.
Location & directions
397A Main StreetWakefield, MA 01880
About Public Kitchen
Looking for an American restaurant in Wakefield? Public Kitchen is at 397A Main Street, Wakefield, Massachusetts. Our Wakefield guide covers 48 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Public Kitchen is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM.
Available service options are dine-in.
Phone: (781) 587-3427.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 397A Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
- Phone
- (781) 587-3427
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for American restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Public Kitchen’s weekday schedule with 157 other American restaurants in Massachusetts. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:15 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 61% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 74 hours a week, 6 hours more than the local median of 69. 95% of American restaurants in Massachusetts open on Sundays, and Public Kitchen is one of them.
Compared with 157 other American restaurants in Massachusetts that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for American restaurants in Massachusetts
Based on 45 menus with 3,193 priced items from American restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $19.00.
We don’t have Public Kitchen’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in Massachusetts typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 40% | $14.00 |
| French Fries | 27% | $5.97 |
| Grilled Cheese | 24% | $10.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 20% | $9.99 |
| Fried Pickles | 18% | $12.38 |
| Baked Haddock | 18% | $24.15 |
| Chicken Fingers | 18% | $10.97 |
| Onion Rings | 18% | $8.25 |
Calculated from 45 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Public Kitchen there are 34 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 34 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (5), Italian (5), Bakeries & Desserts (5), and American (3).
Competition is light: 1 other American restaurant is within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is Harrington's Food & Spirits, < 0.1 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Japanese & SushiSakura Organic< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsCravings Ice Cream< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeCreations Coffee< 0.1 mi
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternBrothers Deli Restaurant< 0.1 mi
- ThaiCharm Thai Bistro< 0.1 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Public Kitchen's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Public Kitchen open on Sunday?
Yes, Public Kitchen is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Public Kitchen located?
Public Kitchen is located at 397A Main Street, Wakefield, MA 01880.
What is the phone number of Public Kitchen?
You can call Public Kitchen at (781) 587-3427.
Does Public Kitchen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Public Kitchen. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Public Kitchen open late?
Yes – Public Kitchen is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Public Kitchen?
There are 34 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Public Kitchen. Nearby options include Sakura Organic (< 0.1 mi), Cravings Ice Cream (< 0.1 mi), and Creations Coffee (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near Public Kitchen?
1 other American restaurant within a mile. The closest is Harrington's Food & Spirits, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in Massachusetts cost?
Based on 45 menus with 3,193 priced items from American restaurants in Massachusetts, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $19.00.
Nearby places
All in Wakefield
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