Restaurant in San Francisco, United States
Third Rail
100Pearl PointsLate-Night Pick
About Third Rail
Third Rail is a practical Dogpatch pick when the night needs a flexible bar stop after dinner, not a full restaurant plan. Choose it for casual late-evening drinks in San Francisco; look elsewhere if the priority is a documented menu, chef-led format, or special-occasion certainty.
Third Rail is a casual venue in San Francisco with evening and late-night hours on most open days. The verified schedule lists it as closed on Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 2 PM to 2 AM, Sunday from 4 PM to 11 PM.
Because the available verified information is limited, plan around the basics rather than unconfirmed details. The confirmed dress code is casual, the hours make Third Rail easier to consider for an afternoon, evening, or late-night stop depending on the day.
Use it for timing-first plans
The strongest verified planning detail is timing. Third Rail runs latest on Friday and Saturday, when hours extend from 2 PM to 2 AM. Tuesday through Thursday hours are 4 PM to 12 AM, Sunday hours are 4 PM to 11 PM.
The available verified information does not confirm a menu, price point, reservation format, chef, awards, or specific service style. Keep expectations practical and confirm any details that matter before going.
Who should choose it
Choose Third Rail if you want a casual San Francisco option with verified evening and late-night hours. Skip it if your plan depends on unverified specifics such as a known menu, a confirmed price point, or a formal booking structure. For a broader city scan before committing, use Our full San Francisco bars guide or compare food-led options through Our full San Francisco restaurants guide.
Quick reference: casual dress code; closed Monday; open Tuesday through Sunday, with the latest verified hours on Friday and Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at Third Rail?
The verified information does not confirm food service or a menu. Third Rail is confirmed as a casual San Francisco venue with hours from 4 PM to 12 AM Tuesday through Thursday, 2 PM to 2 AM Friday and Saturday, 4 PM to 11 PM Sunday.
Can Third Rail accommodate groups?
The verified information does not confirm group accommodations or seating details. If group size matters, confirm directly before going.
How far ahead should I book Third Rail?
The verified information does not confirm whether reservations are available. Plan around the published hours: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 4 PM to 12 AM, Friday and Saturday from 2 PM to 2 AM, Sunday from 4 PM to 11 PM.
What should I order at Third Rail?
The verified information does not confirm a menu or signature order. Check current offerings directly if ordering details are important to your visit.
Location
628 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
San Francisco, United States
Compare Third Rail
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Third Rail | San Francisco | , |
| The Pearl | San Francisco | , |
| Long Bridge Pizza | San Francisco | , |
| Neighbor Bakehouse | San Francisco | Bakery |
| La Fromagerie Cheese Shop | San Francisco | , |
| Serpentine | San Francisco | , |
How Third Rail San Francisco compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this does not fit the night
Pick Serpentine if the group needs dinner structure in the same general area. Pick Long Bridge Pizza if casual food is the priority before drinks.
How it compares in Dogpatch and nearby San Francisco
Third Rail is the flexible bar choice in this set: easier to work into a night than a food-first stop, better suited to post-dinner drinks than a planned meal. Serpentine is the stronger pick when the group wants a seated restaurant experience in the neighborhood, while Long Bridge Pizza is the more practical answer for casual food before or instead of drinks.
If value means getting a clear food payoff, Neighbor Bakehouse and La Fromagerie Cheese Shop are easier to justify earlier in the day or for a focused food stop. Third Rail makes more sense later, when ambiance and flexibility matter more than a defined meal. The Pearl is the better cross-shop only if the goal is a more conventional restaurant-style plan.
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