The Third Floor

Saturn milk punchGin, lemon, honey, passionate fruit, milk clarifiedVery refreshing. Light, mellow, balanced citrus. Easy to drink 2 of these

Came with a friend for starters and dessert as well as drinks on Valentine's Day!The restaurant was quite busy, with a lot of seating! Note that this is inside the Jay hotel. The ambiance was nice and I loved the various decor! It was very sleek and modern. Moreover the servers were attentive. There is also a business casual dress code.My friend got the ice cream, cookie, and Irish coffee drink (alcoholic). I got the octopus skewers, passion fruit pavlova, and beer! Food summary:Octopus skewers 7/10Very fresh, but a bit on the saltier side! I loved the sauce and it was grilled to perfection!Passion fruit pavlova 7/10On the sweeter side for sure, but I had never had pavlova before so I wanted to give it a try! It was overall a very delicious and unique dessert, with strong passion fruit flavor. I really enjoyed the cream used in this dessert as it was soft and fluffy as well as not too rich!Overall, definitely a great place to go for starters, dessert, and drinks during a night out!

The most beautiful hotel I've ever been in. This building is brand new and so wonderful to hang out in. The bar is awesome and the food is great too. The prices match the upscale ambiance. The service is great, I've been here a few times and everyone I've interacted with was wonderful.

The ambiance here is so chic- inside and outside, very cool and modern. We didn't take advantage of the cocktail hour or midday menu but I did get cocktails with friends in the evening. Espresso martinis and margaritas- everyone enjoyed them. The breakfast was really good! The restaurant wasn't crowded and all but we enjoyed breakfast. My plate didn't look appetizing in its plating but was really good. Another pointer was that the bacon wasn't cooked great though- it wasn't crispy at all- not my preference. Other than that, it was really good.

We came here for dinner (myself and my wife) on a Friday night before heading to a later show. The hotel is very nice and all of the staff were so friendly. We made a reservation via OpenTable but that was not necessary. Even at 730 PM there were plenty of tables or booths. The food was incredible: The Cod (main dish) and the Hummus appetizer were very good. Our server was attentive and very friendly. We would come back for sure! And yes the restaurant is actually on the third floor. There is plenty of street parking just outside the hotel.

Great new place - lovely for a date night or celebration. The table ordered a ton of things, but the highlights were the skewers, fries (not pictured), cheese board and drinks! They ran out of black cod and asked to substitute halibut and it was delicious! Very nicely cooked and seasoned. The service here is also very quick and kind - loved our waiter who was super attentive!

Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30 - I had called and made a reservation, but we didn't actually need one as the restaurant was pretty empty by that time. The patio has a really nice ambiance, kind of secluded and lots of greenery! They were still serving brunch at that time so I ordered the breakfast sandwich on an english muffin that came with fingerling potatoes. Overall a decent sandwich though the english muffin got a bit soggy after a few minutes, and the potatoes were really nice and crispy. My friends split the chicken sandwich and it came out on 2 separate plates already split for them, which was a really nice touch. Drinks were also good, I got an aperol spritz which was made well!

Truth in advertising: The Third Floor is literally on the third floor. They could also have called it "The Place With the Rooftop Bar" and though they'd win no awards for creativity they'd not be lying. The Third Floor is a bar and restaurant in The Jay (formerly Le Meridien), a high-end Marriott property in SF's Financial District. The space can be rented out for private events which is what brought me there: a Neo Soul House Party afternoon-into-evening gig which overtook the indoor and outdoor space and featured a DJ followed by live (indoor) music. During this time, the bar and restaurant were open for service allowing me the opportunity to partake in all aspects of The Third Floor.After receiving little hospitality from the bartender during my first round of drinks I moved to the rooftop and had excellent food (fries, $11) and drink service for the rest of the evening. The Jay's rooftop patio sits on the 3rd floor, flanked on one side by one of the Embarcadero's high-rise towers. As such, there's no real views from the space but it's creatively designed and features a nice, clean, and uncluttered ambiance (space heaters, fire pits, plants). San Francisco has very few rooftop bars and knowing of this somewhat under the radar space will definitely up your street cred.Live music was performed indoors, in a room in which some people had reserved their tables. Those wanting to watch the performers were left standing in the wide doorway on the side while also being advised not to block said doorway. It was a slightly odd arrangement (though not all were there to watch the music). I think live performers would be better enjoyed if they performed outside on the rooftop, or even in the other indoor space. Regardless of a few blips or grumbles about things I had a great time here and wouldn't hesitate to go to another event at this venue or - though I'm not generally in the habit of drinking at hotel bars - return for an al fresco cocktail before dark on a long summer day.

My friends and I visited on a Friday night for drinks and dinner. Despite quick seating, our cocktails took 30 minutes to arrive, which was disappointing. Food:Coconut pork belly: Soft and flavorful, a definite win.Dips: Delicious, but we needed more pita as it wasn't enough.Truffle ham and cheese croquettes: Tasty, though lacking truffle flavor.Tagliolini: Overwhelming pea flavor, not to everyone's taste.NY strip steak: A bit chewy, but still boasted good flavor.Overall, while I may have been fine skipping this spot, I'm glad we gave it a try. The ambiance is definitely the highlight, especially by the fire pits. Perfect for drinks and a cozy atmosphere.

The weekend before the Lenten season is one of indulgence. All the way up to Fat Tuesday if one can make it that long. I can't make it that long. After this weekend I feel like one of those space station people in Wall-E. But I don't regret it, even if it will take more to rid this winter layer than it used to. I don't regret it at all, as one of the indulgences this weekend was on The Third Floor. A random selection, but one that had been on a list to try and as it was but a short walk away and as some we favor had said good things off we went.It's in a hotel. That used to be a more negative predictive indicator but it really isn't anymore. And the hotel is a Marriott which used to be so pedestrian but really isn't anymore. I mean, Hilton bought the Waldorf Astoria so all what used to be is pretty much out the window.The time here was so well spent I actually dreamed about writing a review. In the movie of the same name (Duck Soup), Groucho Marx famously observed: "Take 2 turkeys, 1 goose, 4 cabbages, but no duck, and mix them together. After one taste, you'll duck soup the rest of your life."The duck soup here is not that. This soup is an antidote to Groucho's recipe, as once you try it you'll be comparing this experience to all others forever and nothing will measure up. It's that delicious. As was the tartare, the oysters w their fizzy foam and presentation, and the two skewers all meaty and generous with the perfect glaze or dipping sauce. Enter Wall-E space station.Our primary server and all the assistants from front of house to chef were friendly, courteous, informative and super fun. Some reviews suggest that earlier on there was something to work out. If there was, they've clearly heeded the advice. Bc they've got it ALL together now.Go if you're in the neighborhood or make this the centerpiece of a nice date night if you're coming from far away. And you should come, even if you're far away. Because it's that good.