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

Tryst Restaurant

4.7 (1649)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 2476

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Tryst Restaurant serves creative American cuisine, using local and seasonal ingredients.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 1,649 people are saying

Tryst Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tryst Restaurant offers an inviting atmosphere with "interesting cocktails" and "great service." Renowned for its live jazz nights, it creates a vibrant dining experience. Patrons rave about the delicious brunch options and recommend standout dishes like "shrimp tacos" and "pork schnitzel." A true neighborhood gem, Tryst provides a warm, welcoming ambiance.

1,649 Reviews
  1. liz

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We stopped for a light dinner before a concert. We shared small plates and they were very good. We were lucky to have a table in the back corner. The rest of the restaurant is really loud . There is something about the acoustics at Tryst that makes it hard to have relaxed conversation.

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  2. Monica VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the live jazz Thursday night! Great jazz group Quattro Gatos and so appreciate the restaurant providing the live music. Food was excellent as well!

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  3. Paola

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely neighborhood restaurant. We went on a quiet night. Food was ok and well cooked. Waiter was very kind

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  4. Reza VIP

    Greater Boston75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Solid brunch spot with good food and service at a decent value

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  5. Tina

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Sylvia was outstanding! She was personable, attentive, and you could tell that she loved working there. Our food was great too. Good price, portion and quality. We will be back.

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  6. Pamela

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really cute place. Brunch menu was great, we had a hard time choosing because a lot of it sounded amazing. Interesting cocktails. Great service.

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  7. Julia VIP

    Greater Boston33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were outstanding! Every dish was delicious and you can tell the employees really care about making you feel welcome and satisfied! We had a great time!

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  8. Jenny

    Greater Boston23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy Tryst. Great waitress Anna. A little busy last nite, so a bit noisy with added music. But fantastic band playing (Th nites music), and excellent food.

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  9. Katherine

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A cohesive, modern, yet warm interior design, invite intrigue to what flavors of food await. The Florentine Benedict and truffle fries, hit every spot! A classic yet delicious array of fresh juice offered at brunch was a wonderful addition to a well executed brunch.

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  10. Tracy VIP

    Greater Boston22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service and food! Love coming here and feeling like a neighborhood connection spot.

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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 4.7 stars by 1649 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Tryst Restaurant

689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 2476

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Court St. & Water St.
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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