Restaurant 4.0 introduces the Connected Table, a dining revolution where technology enhances the bond between guests and staff. Each table becomes an intelligent space that invites discovery and connection. Virtual reality takes guests beyond the menu, offering immersive culinary journeys and behind-the-scenes experiences that tell the story of each meal. Augmented reality adds digital layers of information and interaction, letting customers explore flavors, origins, and chef insights in real time. AI avatars such as Breezy serve as warm, reliable guides, creating personal moments of hospitality that make every visit memorable.
The Connected Table also transforms the employee experience. Robots assist with repetitive tasks, freeing staff to focus on creativity, conversation, and care. This partnership between people and machines replaces stress with collaboration and pride. The result is a restaurant where morale rises, service shines, and every meal becomes a shared experience of technology, craftsmanship, and human connection.
Main Street’s restaurant journey reflects how technology has shaped the customer experience through three powerful eras of progress. During Restaurant 1.0 (1750 to 1830), public coffeehouses and small taverns became centers of community life. Steam engines and better trade routes improved ingredient supply and food quality, while printed menus and attentive service created the first sense of personal dining. Guests came not only to eat but to feel part of something shared.
In Restaurant 2.0 (1870 to 1914), invention brought precision and speed to the table. Gas stoves, refrigeration, and electric lighting made kitchens safer and more reliable. Telegraph and telephone communication allowed restaurants to coordinate deliveries and take reservations with new efficiency. Dining shifted from necessity to experience, becoming a reflection of progress and culture.
By Restaurant 3.0 (1950 to 2024), automation and digital tools redefined hospitality. Drive-ins, fast service counters, and computerized ordering changed daily life, while online reservations, delivery apps, and smart kitchens made personalization possible at scale. Artificial intelligence, robotics, and data insights now help restaurants anticipate needs before guests speak them. Yet across every century, one truth endures: great technology only matters when it deepens human connection.
From the beginning of Main Street dining, each era of restaurants laid the foundation for today’s "connected table." Restaurant 1.0 (1750–1830) began with the communal hearth. Meals were handcrafted, and the experience centered on human connection. Taverns and inns introduced the first shared dining spaces where strangers became neighbors through food. This era taught that hospitality was a civic act — feeding not just the body, but the spirit of community.
Restaurant 2.0 (1870–1914) arrived with the Second Industrial Revolution. Railroads, telegraphs, and gas lighting expanded restaurant culture into cities. Menus became standardized, refrigeration improved storage, and the first branded chains appeared. Efficiency joined tradition — kitchens evolved into organized systems, and diners expected consistency. This period laid the groundwork for operational excellence and the first hints of modern service design.
Restaurant 3.0 (1950–2024) harnessed the power of the Third Industrial Revolution. Automation, data, and digital marketing transformed the industry. Drive-thrus, POS systems, delivery apps, and global supply chains redefined speed and accessibility. Restaurants became experience-driven, integrating technology into both front and back of house while elevating design and storytelling as part of the meal.
Restaurant 1.0 marked the birth of dining as a shared experience, transforming meals from survival to social connection through service, atmosphere, and community-centered hospitality on Main Street.
Restaurant 2.0 from 1870 to 1914 transformed dining through rail travel, electric lighting, and refrigeration, creating faster service, safer food, and a modern culture of hospitality. Click below to learn more.
Restaurant 3.0 transformed dining from service to experience, introducing drive-ins, online ordering, delivery apps, and AI personalization that redefined convenience, connection, and customer satisfaction.
Restaurant 4.0 transforms dining through immersive VR storytelling, AR-enhanced menus, AI avatars for personalized engagement, and robots that elevate service speed, consistency, and human connection.
At Restaurant Four, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine. We are
Our menu features a wide variety of dishes to suit all tastes. From seafood to steak, vegetarian to gluten-free, we have something for everyone. We also offer a selection of signature cocktails and local beers.
Our team is made up of talented individuals with a passion for food and hospitality. Our chefs have years of experience and are dedicated to creating dishes that are both delicious and visually stunning. Our servers are friendly and
We are located in a beautiful historic building in the heart of the city. Our restaurant features a warm and inviting atmosphere with plenty of natural light and comfortable seating. We also offer private dining options for special events.