Tryst Restaurant

4.6

1622 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Tryst Restaurant serves creative American cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 641-2227
Website
http://www.trystrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Daniel De Carpis
Private party facilities
Tryst restaurant hosts a wide variety of events ranging from small birthday parties to wedding receptions. Please contact us at the restaurant.

Location
689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 2476
Neighborhood
Arlington
Cross street
Court St. & Water St.
Parking details
There is public parking available in the immediate area in front of and surrounding Tryst restaurant.
Public transit
Bus routes: 62, 67, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84, 87
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Market Chopped Salad$16.00
heart lettuce, buttermilk ranch, assorted veggies
Kale & Brussel's Sprouts Salad$16.00
garlicky croutons, lemon parmesan dressing
Shrimp Taco*$10.00
guacamole, red onion & aji crema
Guacamole & Chips$12.00
Tomato Basil & Mozzarella Flatbread$16.00
Chicken Sausage Flatbread$18.00
romano & leek sauce, roasted artichokes
Pork Belly Taco $10.00
pineapple BBQ glaze, sweet & tangy slaw
Warm Bread Stix$5.00
Truffle Fries$12.00
parmesan & chives
Cheesy Tater Tots$12.00
smoky malt aioli
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe $13.00
garlic & sweet chilis
Grilled Asparagus$14.00
almond romesco
Poppers$9.00
cheese-stuffed peppadew peppers, warm honey glaze

Larger Plates

14 Oz. Prime Delmonico Steak$59.00
hand cut fries, herb butter, house steak sauce
Bell & Evan's Chicken Cacciatore$29.00
tomato, sausage & porcini ragout, blistered peppers, parmesan rice
Faroe Island Salmon*$34.00
caraway glazed root vegetables medley, rye croutons, dill pickle creme fraiche
Bolognese Tagliatelle$30.00
hand-cut tagliatelle & mascarpone, parmesan, beef veal and pork
Bourbon Tips$39.00
coleslaw, cheesy tater tots, smoky malt aioli
Handcrafted Ricotta Ravioli$28.00
burrata, chunky tomato sauce, arugula pistou
Crispy Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel$29.00
warm potato salad

Burgers & Sandwiches

all sandwiches served with hand-cut fries or greens substitute truffle fries $3

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$20.00
special sauce, bacon, cheddar & shredded iceberg
Tryst Cheddar Burger*$22.00
Butcher's Blend

Add to Burgers

Bacon$2.00
Blue Cheese$1.00
Caramelized Onions$1.00
Guacamole$2.00
Mushrooms$2.00
Pickled Peppers$1.00

Dessert

Warm French Apple Cake$15.00
caramel sauce, cinnamon swirl ice cream
Smores Gateaux$16.00
chocolate mousse, graham crumble, torched marshmallow
House Ice Cream or Sorbet$3.50
Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Oreo, Peach Sorbet
Fresh Chamomile Creme Brulee$14.00
lemon, honey shortbread
Affogato$10.00
vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate chip biscotti

What 1,622 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tryst Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the flavorful dishes, including the famous Caesar kale salad and chicken sandwich. The ambience is vibrant, often featuring live jazz music. With attentive staff and a diverse menu, it's a "favorite local spot."

1,622 Reviews

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Lita
Greater Boston
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Small menu but delicious food. Sat in the back which had less noise than the bar at the front. Menu has some fish, some meat and some chicken. The cheese appetizer was sgreat
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Live jazz nights bring so much energy to our Arlington neighborhood! And somehow, a burger and fries tastes better with live music
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Julia
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant & bar is probably the most upscale in Arlington without any “stuffy” feeling/vibe. Darker lighting (with small table lights to see menu) makes for a nice ambience. I have been here several times for lunch and dinner. My favs are the chicken sausage flatbread, Bourbon steak tips, Bolognese, beet salad. The burger beef is high quality and cooked perfectly but tends to lack flavor (tried twice); a simple touch of salt and pepper would make it tastier. Some Thursdays they have live jazz. Cocktails are made well. Service has always been super — attentive and friendly. Will continue to go back a couple times a month.
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Kellie
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for live Jazz music on Thursday nights!
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Kellie
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tryst is always a fan favorite with excellent cocktails and food choices! Great place to meet up with friends and enjoy the evening.
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Linda
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a neighborhood gem! Great food and service. The jazz nights are a wonderful addition to the dining scene in Arlington.
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Maria
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I was disappointed with the food. Seemed like it wasn’t fresh and small portions for the price. I was there for brunch and was not crowded.
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Shawna
Greater Boston
42 reviews
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My flatbread was outstanding, thin crust style, sauce had a good zing to it. On the other hand he eggplant ricotta's sauce lacked luster , bland. The cheesecake was no tang to it. It wasn't bad; it was just forgettable. My husband had a glazed ribs appetizer which was very flavorful. The service was relaxed and attentive. We will go back. My husband's apple dessert left him underwhelmed.
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Linda
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is delicious. We enjoy the new menu. Our server was friendly and efficient. It was a great jazz music night last evening. Fun to hear live music.
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Yvonne
Greater Boston
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always happy to go to TRYST! Had really nice dinner Pork Schnitzel with mashed potatoes! My husband had a few appetizers as his meal. Ribs and shrimp taco. I would definitely have the schnitzel again ! Next time though I would ask for something other than the potatoes, which were mediocre. Also, a suggestion would be to offer Sam Adams Just the Haze as a Non Alcoholic beer. The Athletic is just not as good.
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FAQs

Tryst Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 641-2227.

Tryst Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 1622 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 2476

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Court St. & Water St.
Neighborhood
Arlington
Hours of operation
Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is public parking available in the immediate area in front of and surrounding Tryst restaurant.
Public transit
Bus routes: 62, 67, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 84, 87
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel De Carpis
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.trystrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(781) 641-2227
Private party facilities
Tryst restaurant hosts a wide variety of events ranging from small birthday parties to wedding receptions. Please contact us at the restaurant.

Tryst Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Golden Beet Salad

Bolognese Tagliatelle

Truffle Fries

Starters

Market Chopped Salad$16.00

Kale & Brussel's Sprouts Salad$16.00

Shrimp Taco*$10.00

Guacamole & Chips$12.00

Tomato Basil & Mozzarella Flatbread$16.00

Chicken Sausage Flatbread$18.00

Pork Belly Taco $10.00

Warm Bread Stix$5.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

Cheesy Tater Tots$12.00

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe $13.00

Grilled Asparagus$14.00

Poppers$9.00

Larger Plates

14 Oz. Prime Delmonico Steak$59.00

Bell & Evan's Chicken Cacciatore$29.00

Faroe Island Salmon*$34.00

Bolognese Tagliatelle$30.00

Bourbon Tips$39.00

Handcrafted Ricotta Ravioli$28.00

Crispy Pork Tenderloin Schnitzel$29.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Crispy Chicken Sandwich$20.00

Tryst Cheddar Burger*$22.00

Add to Burgers

Bacon$2.00

Blue Cheese$1.00

Caramelized Onions$1.00

Guacamole$2.00

Mushrooms$2.00

Pickled Peppers$1.00

Dessert

Warm French Apple Cake$15.00

Smores Gateaux$16.00

House Ice Cream or Sorbet$3.50

Fresh Chamomile Creme Brulee$14.00

Affogato$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Tryst Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tryst Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Tryst Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information