At Tryst, we strive to bring an elevated blend of inventive cuisine and American classics to Arlington, a vibrant hub of local arts and culture. Led by highly-acclaimed Executive Chef Daniel DeCarpis, our menu offers timeless favorites and revolving seasonal specials designed to delight both the traditionalist and adventurer in you. Join us!
Its name is the menu theme at this bistro offering New American plates, sleek digs & a popular bar.
Quinton Wong
Tryst is a favorite! It has become a tradition for my friends and I to go for brunch on New Year’s Day and we love it! The food is delicious, the atmosphere is warm, and the staff are friendly. I haven’t found an item on the menu that isn’t amazing. The Potato Royal Sandwich is a refined take on the classic breakfast sandwich with light and fluffy scrambled eggs, a delicious aioli, hand crafted tater tot and crispy bacon. 10/10 recommend!
… moreRich Gottesman
Nice ambiance and lively. First time here. I thought food was good but not amazing. Service felt a bit rushed and impersonal, esp on Valentines day when menu was quite expensive. Not bad. But not a slam dunk either.
… morestanley chung
Food is fantastic here and portions are outstanding. They had a decently sized outdoor dining area. We ordered the chicken sandwich, a burger, and the roasted carrots. Also ordered a mixed drink which was really tasty as well. Service was exceptionally slow though and the only thing bringing down the rating. Would def return!
… moreBeatriz Callejas
Went for a date night (we are locals), the food was mediocre. We got 2 drinks, 2 small plates, and a dessert and it was close to $100 (20% included). The kitchen charged an allergy fee, which was an unpleasant surprise, had I been told I would have gotten a dessert cocktail instead. The fries were the best item we got; they were good, not great. And the drinks were made well they were just boring. The Staff was friendly no complaints with service outside of the lack of transparency on an allergy fee. We won’t go back.
… morePatricia
Had the ricotta ravioli and they were delicious. On their own they weren’t very flavorful, but the sauce was excellent (mildly salty at times but this is usual when eating out at American restaurants overall I fear). The zucchini on the bottom were delicious and went well with the rest of the dish. I’m used to getting only a few pieces of ravioli that are not that great, even at well rated restaurants, so I was happily surprised by these. I feel like getting ravioli is a test of how good the restaurant is – so this one will be worth coming back to for a second time. Service was excellent and the inside is spacious enough that it feels like a good meeting spot. Not too loud, good lighting for an evening meal.
… moreLinda Bendok
The food was ok. We (party of 4) got homemade chips and guacamole and they were delicious. The flatbread with tomatoes and cheese was not bad but on the greasy side. For our mains, we got: the burger with truffle fries (my son said it was good), husband and daughter both got steak tips with cheesy tater tots (husband wasn’t a fan of the tater tots) with a salad (consisting of just curly lettuce and the only choice for dressing was balsamic I got the salmon with sticky rice (which was more like a crispy patty) over a bed of vegetables. It was tasty. No alcohol but we got a bottle of San Pellegrino and my daughter got a mocktail. The bill came to about $210.00. And they do charge a kitchen fee of 5%. I feel like this should be disclosed on the menu or there should be a sign making customers aware of this practice. I probably wouldn’t go back.
… moreDong-Chan Park
Went there on Thursday evening for live jazz. Affordable small plates, tender schnitzel, tasty cocktail. I wish the music was louder but it probably was perfect for other people to carry a conversation. The owner himself was seen serving the tables.
… moreKazem Edmond
Fantastic service with flavorful and perfectly cooked food. Don’t pass on the chocolate bread pudding. The bourbon steak tips and schnitzel pork loin were both excellent.
… moreLaura C
I like Tryst for a drink at the bar, maybe with an appetizer. The Sunday brunch is nice as well. I don’t generally eat dinner there since I find the vegetarian options quite limited.
… morePilai Ninjaa
We were here on Monday night . It’s look private zone for our party. We like it. The host was friendly and nice h. He was Asian guy. He bought us to the table inside. The waiter was ok. We ordered the appetizers. Kale salad , tossed green, shrimp taco, calamari . For Entree’s we had salmon, steak, lobster. The Americans food lover might be interested in the tasting. The dessert we had blueberry tart and chocolate melton cake . I recommend for dessert is awesome
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