Tryst Kitchen + Cocktails

Everything I've heard about this place is accurate. Good vibes, good, food. I met some coworkers for a pre holiday luncheon and it didn't disappoint. They gave their own free parking which is great! The time of day allowed us a chill experience as there were only a few people dining at the time. Our server was amazing. She checked on us often. For starters, I was told to try the collard dip as an app. Presentation was great but we all agreed it was a tad bit salty. Someone ordered the shrimp app. It had a little kick but it was very tasty. I was also told to try the oxtails with the pasta instead of the rice. I liked the sound of that. It didn't disappear all. It's was so good I wanted to finish it all but there was no way. My coworkers both ordered the fried fish & shrimp dish. They loved it. We all had leftovers to take with us as the portions are nice and also we were all planning to shop a bit more and didn't want to carry the itis with us. Overall, it was a beautiful experience I can't wait to try again.

Visit for a birthday celebration. Unfortunately our group could not be seated together, but we were close enough to mingle. I have to start off by commending the service. All the staff were enthusiastic and very willing to ensure we had an enjoyable experience. The GM came by and spoke with us to make sure all was well and to get some feedback. That is always a good thing! Wish I would've saved my appetite because the food on the menu seemed great and other members of my party were very pleased with their meals. Opted for appetizers just so I could taste something off of the menu. Loaded Oysters were good but were so loaded that you barely taste the oyster. The crab cakes were delicious and full of seasoned crab meat. For anyone that reads my reviews, you know that old fashioned is my go to cocktail; and the one at Tryst is done right! Salute to the bartender for that. I also tried the Dr's Order which is a variation of an old fashioned with Dr Pepper syrup. Gotta say that it's not for me. Really enjoyed the ambiance, vibe, and the music that was playing. Have to say that prices seemed a bit elevated but I chalk that up to the location. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and visit to Tryst and I can say that I look forward to returning to try other menu items.

We had a reservation for 14 people. When are group arrived we were sat at 2 different tables.When we asked if the tables could be moved together we were told they didn't have space. I feel like if the tables were not together this is something that should have been stated at the time of the reservation obefore seating us. So we ended up with a reservation for 6 and 8. Not ideal. The music was a little loud for my taste but we could still have a conversation so it was acceptable. I was a little annoyed our waiter decided to rap along with the song while I was trying to put in my order. Had some issues with getting our food, ordered things that were forgotten. Our 2nd table didn't get their food til 20 minutes after our table did. Guess this was fine since we weren't seated together. Our meals came out and everything was prepared well and tasted pretty good. Ordered dessert, yeah they forgot all of the dessert orders so we canceled those. Would have like to have tried them too. Overall, not a great experience for our group. With the mishaps of the night. I would like to give this place another chance with a smaller group to see if the service improves and try more of the food.

I had such a great time at Saturday brunch (lovely ambience and good music)! The oxtails were absolutely delicious--I'm just wishing the portion size was a bit more generous. Overall, everything was fantastic! One suggestion I have is to maybe have a few more staff members on hand during busy weekends, or perhaps have them be a bit more attentive. On a positive note, I really appreciated the free parking in the garage next door! The venue is lovely, and I can't wait to come back!

I love the setup of the restaurant, it's in a perfect location, we were seated rather quickly, waited a long time for the food but I must say that it was good, if they could pick up their service time it would be amazing! Our bartender was amazing, she made one of the best sangrias I've had, waited Forevvverrrr for bananas foster cheesecake 20 plus min, which the manager quickly remedied after finding this out, overall I had an amazing experience here, food was good and vibes were great, I would definitely try them again.

My wife and I went here last Thursday night for a date night. With life being so busy we decided to pause and go eat some good food and a drink. I made a reservation for 730 but we arrived around 715. Being that it was pretty empty at that point , we were able to sit any where we wanted. The restaurant has small booths, tables for four, larger tables for 6 and in the back they have lounging areas with sofas and other chairs ( assume this is for those who did not come to eat). There's a good playlist playing at an optimal volume to allow for conversation. We sat at a table by the bar and near the kitchen so we could be in view of the bartender and waiter ( there was only 1 on duty that night). Which was fine until two large groups showed up. But the owner and bartender helped service everyone. We ordered two old fashioneds, money bag dumplings ( appetizer ) and the braised oxtails (entree) over dirty rice with a side of cornbread. The old fashioned was excellent ( a little sweet for me ), but I'm a straight whisky drinker. My wife really enjoyed it. The weird part was that they put a blueberry in it as a garnish rather than a cherry. The dumplings do look like little money bags and are served 5 to an order. The dumplings were fried a bit too hard for my taste as they are in a pastry ( would expect a crispy yet flaky dough). The filling was with dirty rice that has great flavor but I think the fry removed the moisture. The sauce they serve with it accompanied it well as it needed the moisture. Now those oxtails were amazing. Well seasoned and fall apart tender over a bed of dirty rice to match the flavor. They give you a great potion as well. My wife and I shared this and were both satisfied. The cornbread was an excellent accompaniment to the entree. Very moist, flavorful, with honey drizzled on top. Served like a loaf on a hot plate. This is a nice place with a greatambiance and decor. The food is excellent and drinks are on point . As you should expect, it's in the Pearl so it is priced accordingly but I was not disappointed. We will be back to try the collard green dip and some catfish. Give it a try and enjoy!

I was invited to dinner at this restaurant by a friend. I showed up and it was pretty empty on a Sunday night. We were seated right away. Our waitress gave us time to look at our menu. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the loaded oysters and a side salad. I will say I did expect to have at least six oysters, but it only came with three for $29. The oysters were loaded with rice and one shrimp each. They were flavorful. The salad was a simple side salad with tomatoes, carrots, and bacon.The menu looked interesting, but their lunch menu looked even better for me. I really wish they had their lunch options available for dinner.Our waitress was friendly and attentive. Parking is free and right next-door in the parking garage.

Came here for a group lunch of about 8. I think this place is pretty new for the lunch crowd because it wasn't full. We were probably the only ones. I think it might be more of an after work/weekend spot. Either way, it's a cool venue with a bar in the middle, lounge chairs on the perimeter, and outdoor seating. I ordered the veggie flatbread and it was pretty standard. It was a good size for lunch. I wasn't stuffed so that was good. I'd like to come back and try a few drinks and see what it's like in the night time.

Came for my birthday and it was great. My oxtail was tender and cooked to perfection. And the gumbo was also fabulous. Not as good as some home cooked gumbo but well worth a taste! Since it was my birthday they had me dance to a birthday song and I got a free shot. Honestly just a great overall vibe. Can't wait to come back!

The food was amazing! The chefs and the kitchen staff were phenomenal. The place was packed, there was a large celebration(about 40 people) and several parties of 4 or more as well as our table of 9. The food all came in a timely manner and in courses. The food was tasty and hot everyone at our table loved everything.