• Connecticut
  • Darien
  • The Third Rail (formerly Backstreets)

The Third Rail (formerly Backstreets)

(203) 655-9944
  • 22 Center Street, Darien, CT 06820
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  • American
  • $$$$$
(203) 655-9944
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Brunch
  • Appetizers
    • French Onion Soup $6

      Crostini, gruyere cheese

    • Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings (10 pcs) $10

      Plain, chili hoison, buffalo

    • Broiled Oysters $13

      Artichoke garlic, bread crumbs, xvoo

    • Popcorn Shrimp $11

      Cajun or coconut

    • Fried Calamari $11

      Sweet & hot chili peppers, roasted tomato sauce

    • Chipotle BBQ Ribs $12

      Apple slaw, third rail hot sauce

    • Grilled BBQ Tequila Lime Shrimp $12

      Bacon wrapped, baby greens, citrus vinaigrette

    • Grilled Chicken Quesdilla $10

      Guacamole, sour cream

    • Mini Sliders $10

      Pulled pork or classic beef with savoy slaw, cheddar & third rail hot sauce

    • Jumbo Crab Cake $12

      Jicama, mango, remoulade & lemon

  • Salads
    Add to your salad Grilled or blackened chicken $5.00, grilled portobello mushroom $5.00, shrimp, salmon or scallops $8.00
    • Third Rail Caesar $9

      Chopped romaine, radicchio, rosemary croutons & classic caesar dressing

    • BLT Wedge Salad $9

      Iceberg lettuce, crumbled gorgonzola, smoked bacon, chopped tomato, house ranch dressing

    • Cobb Salad $13

      Avocado, grilled chicken, bacon, egg, tomato, scallion, gorgonzola cheese

    • Spinach Salad $10

      Sliced anjou pear, candied pecans, maytag blue cheese, cider vinaigrette

    • Rosted Beet Salad $9

      Arugula, tomatoes, shaved fennel, almond crusted goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette

  • Entrees
    • Sauteed Calves Liver $24

      Sauteed calves liver, steamed red bliss potatoes, frizzled onion strings, balsamic truffle reduction

    • Grilled Atlantic Salmon $26

      Fingerling potaotes, shaved asparagus, grape tomatoes, whole grain mustard

    • Crisp Confit OF Duck $25

      Foraged wild rice, green beens apple pear chutney

    • Veal or Chicken Lugano $23

      Parmesam bread crumbls, lemon butter sauce, capellini with garlic & oil

    • Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops $27

      Fingerling potatoes, wild mushrooms, spinach, truffle sauce

    • Chicken Milanese $20

      Arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved fennel, red onions, balsamic vinaigrette, asiago fondue

    • Sauteed Chicken or Sole Franchese $22

      Whipped potatoes, green beans, lemon caper white wine sauce

    • Grilled Black Angus Filet Mignon $29

      Whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, brandy peppercorn or bearnaise sauce

    • Tenderloin of Pork $22

      Whipped potatoes, green beans, calvados sauce

    • Grilled Steak Frites $29

      Black angus new york strip, shor string fries, brandy peppercorn sauce

    • New Zeland Rack of Lamb $32

      Foraged wild rice, sauteed spianch, dijon rosemary demi

    • Chipotle Full Rack BBQ Ribs $24

      Savory slaw, shoe string fries

    • Fettuccini & Shrimp $25

      White tiger shrimp, prosciutto, grape tomatoes, sweet peas, white wine cream

    • Rigatoni Bolognese $20

      Sausage & beef ragu, basil, parmesan reggiano, tomato cream

    • Lobster Ravioli $22

      Picked lobster, mascarpone cheese, tarragon

    • Girlled Marinated Portobello $20

      Whipped potatoes, oven dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction

  • Signature Sandwiches
    Served with fries or sweet potato fries
    • All Natural Angus Beef Burger $14

      Vermont cheddar, onion strings, lettuce, tomato, brioche roll

    • French Dip $14

      Shaved beef, onion, mushrooms, provolone

    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap $13

      Flour tortilla stuffed with gorgonzola, crisp buffalo, chicken, lettuce, blue cheese

  • Sides
    • Regular Fries $6

    • Parmesan Truffle Fries $6

    • Sweet Potato Fries $6

    • Creamed or Sauteed Spianch $6

    • Grilled Portobello Mushrooms $6

    • Beer Battered Onion RIngs $6

    • Garlic Whipped Potatoes $6

    • Savory Slaw $6

  • Appetizers
    • French Onion Soup $5

      Crostini, gruyere cheese

    • Fried Calamari $11

      Sweet & hot chili peppers, roasted tomato sauce

    • Dry Rubbed Chicken Wings $10

      Plain, chili hoison, buffalo

    • Tequila Lime Maerinated BBQ Shrimp $12

      Mixed greens, citrus vinaigrette

  • Salads
    Dressings : Creamy blue cheese, honey mustard, balsamic, citrus vinaigrette, ranch.Add to your salad: Grilled or blackened chicken $5.00, grilled portobello mushroom $5.00, shrimp, salmon or scallops $8.00
    • Third Rail Caesar $7

      Chopped romaine, radicchio, rosemary croutons, classic caesar dressing

    • BLT Wedge $7

      Iceberg lettuce, crumbled gorgonzola, smoked bacon, chopped tomato, house ranch dressing

    • Spinach Salad $9

      Poached anjou pear, candied pecans, maytag blue cheese & cider vinaigrette

    • Roasted Beet Salad $8

      Arugula, tomato, shaved fennel, almond crusted goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette

    • Cobb Salad $13

      Mixed greens, grilled chicken, eggs, avocado, tomatoes, bacon, scallions, gorgonzola

  • Lunch Entrees
    • Grilled Chicken Quesadilla $13

      Guacamole, sour cream, third rail hot sauce

    • Chicken Milanese $18

      Arugula, grape tomatoes, shaved fennel, red onion, balsamic, vinaigrette, asiago fondue

    • Fettuccini Shrimp $23

      White tiger shrimp, prosciutto, sweet peas, grape tomatoes, white wine cream

    • Rigatoni Bolognese $18

      Sausage & beef ragu, basil, parmesan reggiano

    • Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops $22

      Fingerling potatoes, wild mushrooms, spinach, truffle sauce

    • Sauteed Calves Liver $20

      Steamed red bliss potatoes, frizzled onion string, green beans, balsamic truffle reduction

    • Chipotle Half Rack BBQ Ribs $14

      Savoy slaw, shoe string fries

    • Sole or Chicken Franchese $18

      Whipped potatoes, green beans, lemon, capers in a white wine sauce

  • Signature Sandwiches
    Served with fries or sweet potato fries
    • Black Angus Burger $13

      Vermont cheddar, onion strings, lettuce, tomato, brioche roll

    • French Dip $12

      Shaved beef, sauteed onions, mushrooms, provolone

    • Lump Crab Cake Samdwich $15

      Brioche roll, lettuce, tomato, remoulade

    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap $11

      Flour toprtilla stuffed, crispy buffalo chicken, gorgonzola, lettuce, blue cheese dressing

    • Pulled BBQ Pork Sandwich $12

      Cheddar, coleslaw, brioche roll

    • Chicken Breast Sandwich Grilled or Blackened $12

      Avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato & melted provolone

    • Vegetable Black Bean Burger $12

      Brioche roll, lettuce, tomato, hummus, pepper jack

    • Portobello Mushroom Sandwich $12

      Ciabatta bread, roasted red peppers, arugula, goat cheese

  • Sides
    • Regular Fries $6

    • Parmesan Truffle Fries $6

    • Sweet Potato Fries $6

    • Creamed or Sauteed Spinach $6

    • Grilled Portobellos $6

    • Beer Battered Onion Rings $6

    • Garlic Whipped Potatoes $6

    • Savoy Slaw $6

  • Thir Rail Brunch
    1 Complimentary bloody mary or mimosa
    • Eggs Benedict $12

      With hollandaise sauce & hash brown

    • Rail Cart Burrito $12

      Eggs, jack & cheddar cheese, beef chili & topped with salsa

    • Coconut Shrimp & Hash Brown $16

      Served with home made apricot sauce

    • French Toast $11

      Green mountain vermont syrup with baocn or sausage

    • Belgian Waffle $11

      Strawberries, vermont syrup & whip cream

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