Excellent burgers and great beer selection. Huge portions and it always comes with a free macaroni. Liquor and mixed drinks are also available. The bar is almost always bustling, but I would consider it to be more of a cozy restaurant than a straight-up bar, though both are equally good. Plenty of seats and very rarely have I waited for a seat. A good place for friends to drop in and have a great meal and a good time, but not usually good for a dating spot due to the hustle and bustle (depending on the night). Live music is often performed here; its quality varies but more often than not adds to the mood. All in all, a great place to check out in Bellmore.
Update: It seems there has been a complete change in staff, and possibly ownership as well. The food remains excellent, although the reception was a bit lukewarm; however, the overall service was pleasant. The live music was impressive in both quality and variety, showcasing seriously talented musicians, but the volume was overpowering for the size of the Third Rail. I spoke with one of the musicians to express my appreciation for their performance and mentioned the volume issue. I didn’t want to interrupt, but I can’t help but think others might feel the same way.
This was my first and last visit to this restaurant. I came here for my engagement party with some American friends, but unfortunately, I didn’t receive anything I ordered. My fiancée had dined here several times before the pandemic and really enjoyed the place, but this experience was disappointing. The only positive note is that the waitress was very apologetic—we ended up tipping her and leaving. Good luck to anyone who decides to eat here; I hope your food actually arrives.
Update. Looks like a complete change of staff, maybe ownership. The food was still outstanding, reception was lukewarm, otherwise service was pleasant. The live music was great in terms of the quality and mix, seriously talented musician but thevolume was overkill, too much for the size of Third Rail. I tipped the musician and would have told him how I appreciated himand volume issue but didn't want to interrupt but I can't imagine that others didn't feel the same.
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The server recommended the Reuben egg rolls, but they felt greasy and were soaked in oil, making them messy to eat. The beef inside was tough and fatty—definitely not enjoyable. I had high hopes for the burger, which they promote with a selection of premium meats, but it turned out to be frozen and very dry. Overall, it was a disappointing experience. The third dish I tried was just as bad; it was shockingly unappetizing.
What a wonderful experience. Pete the owner is a fantastic chef and a great restaurateur! Every thing was perfectly prepared and presented. The salad was fresh as was the burger. The wings are succulent and amazing. So worth the stop, and you can even go by train since he's right across from the station. Must go for a nice local vibe and bite to eat, or to simply hang out for a drink at the bar. Friendly service also!
My 1st time here and my last. Went in here for my engagement party with my American friends and never had anything I ordered. My fiance had been here several times pre pandemic and really liked it here. The only thing positive I can write is the waitresswas very apologetic which we tipped her and walked away. Good luck anyone who steps in there I hope they have your food.
The server recommended the Rueban egg rolls. Smelled like dirty fryer oil and soaked in it as my fingers were dripping with grease. The cornedbeef was hard and fatty. Gross and sad looking. Looked forward to my burger they advertise as having severalhigh end meats but was frozen and very dry. Another big miss. The 3rd rail is just that, shockingly bad.
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Cozy bar and grille located on Petit Avenue in Bellmore, NY. This bar and grille, conveniently located next door to the Bellmore movie theater, never disappoints. Highly suggest the spinach salad.
Ordered several appetisers never had half of them. Then never had 60% of main meals so walked out after 1 drink. Never again until change of owners.
