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Dinner vibes with beet salad & chicken cacciatore - Tryst Restaurant, Arlington, MA

Tryst Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1627 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Tryst Restaurant serves creative American cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients.



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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
  • 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.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options

What 1,627 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tryst Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service." Known for its vibrant brunch menu and "enthusiastic and attentive" waitstaff, Tryst is a neighborhood gem with standout dishes like salmon benedict and chicken sandwiches. Enjoy live jazz nights, flavorful cocktails, and a warm, inviting atmosphere.

1,627 Reviews
  1. Sissie

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a crowded Friday night, but we really enjoyed our meals. Deanna managed everything perfectly - the epitome of a perfect waitperson! Tryst has become our go-to restaurant.

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  2. Juliet

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding. Waitress was lovely and helpful, and when we were splitting dishes, they came out of the kitchen in separate plates, with lovely presentation. Beet salad was excellent, as was the burger. Wish there were more beers on tap, but the selection of local brews was great. Altogether a lovely evening and fine meal.

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  3. Richard

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was terrific. Some of the food was terrific -- the bacon, crispy potatoes, pancakes. The fritatta was so-so, bland, could have used a punchier cheese or something. Overall it was a good experience. The restaurant is lovely. We will be returning. Thank you.

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  4. Catherine

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Deana was our server and she was excellent! Very attentive even though she was the only waitress working…her coworkers helped out too ..bar tender , hostess and chef.

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  5. Phyllis

    Greater Boston

    147 reviews

    5.0

    147 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent drinks, food and service! Loved the pork schnitzel!

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  6. Lita

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 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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  8. Julia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 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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  9. Kellie

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 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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  10. Kellie

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 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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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 1627 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tryst Restaurant

689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 2476

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Court St. & Water St.
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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.
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