Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Dinner vibes with beet salad & chicken cacciatore - Tryst Restaurant, Arlington, MA

Tryst Restaurant

4.7 (1653)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 2476

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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

Concierge
AI Beta

Ask Concierge and find out exactly what you need to know about Tryst Restaurant.

What 1,653 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tryst Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests enjoy the "live jazz" and vibrant ambiance. The menu features standout dishes like shrimp tacos and pork schnitzel, complemented by interesting cocktails. While some find the acoustics challenging, the overall experience is "well worth it."

1,653 Reviews
  1. Mary VIP

    Greater Boston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
     we had a wonderful experience at Trist this past Thursday evening. The jazz trail was fabulous. The food was great and our server Anna was great!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Leslie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Preparation was fine. Service could have been a little more timely. From seating to apps took45 minutes. Great for adults that enjoy drinks and no rushing. Harder for a family with kids. We will go back though. The food was well worth it!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Carlos

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great music! Really good overall experience. Food and service are great too.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Nancy VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lunch menu small but had something to appeal to all. Sandwiches came with just the sandwich between slices of ordinary white toast. Looked pathetic on plate. I’d say a paltry plate!! Waiter brought bill never asking if we wanted coffee or dessert.

    Is this helpful?

  5. liz

    Greater Boston17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Monica VIP

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    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!

    Is this helpful?

  7. Paola

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    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

    Is this helpful?

  8. 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

    Is this helpful?

  9. 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.

    Is this helpful?

  10. 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.

    Is this helpful?

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 1653 OpenTable diners.

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

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Greater Boston
  4. Boston
  5. Arlington

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 22 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.
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo