Trestle Restaurant - New American restaurant in San Francisco - 531 Jackson St, USA

a little disappointed with this place after hearing the great reviews. although each of the dishes were good, trestle would rank in the third tier of new american restaurants in the city. dishes were boring, almost resembling food i would see in a more formal chain restaurant. it poses itself as a more price friendly place, but you can get much better food for a similar price elsewhere. service was pretty good - fast, polite. overall, wouldn’t come back here and there’s better ways to spend $50 on a meal. bread: lowkey the best part of the meal. sourdough was great and toasted perfectly. good cream cheese on the side. garnet yam salad: nice citrus and vinaigrette. forgettable. tortilla soup: it was decent but i feel like it could’ve just came from a can and had the same flavor citrus braised chicken: really liked the mole sauce and cabbage but chicken was dry. rock cod: pretty forgettable, fish was dry. coconut buttermilk cake: enjoyed the dish, good way to end chocolate mousse: this was also pretty tasty and enjoyed it

Trestle has been an SF staple since I moved here and luckily survived the years by offering an innovative 3 course fixed meal with limited choices on a rotating basis. The food is new American so you get elevated classics like fish or chicken to choose from with lots of veggies and garnish. The first time I visited Trestle years back I remember being impressed but this time around I was a little disappointed. While the food was good and tasty, it did feel like the portions have gotten smaller (for example my sea bass dish only had a small filet and lots of cabbage) and the quality has slightly gone down especially if you’re expecting something on the level of other fine dining. The staff was nice though and service was well coordinated for our group so no complaints there. They also have a cool guest book they pass around with the bill you can sign and leave a note. It’s worth a try if you’re visiting SF or have never been, but I most likely won’t be back again.

Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Overall: A good place to try out. Definitely a good deal and experience! Would I come back: Yes Indeed The extended review… Food: 4/5 - It’s a three course meal with the option to do a supplemental course. It is a very well balanced meal with an app, entree, and dessert. Everything is tasty and well cooked. Service: 4/5 - Friendly and attentive service. Ambiance: 5/5 - A very nice ambiance inside and you don’t feel cramped at all.

Visited for one of their special prix fixe menus. The theme was corn the night we visited. Every item you could tell was careful picked and prepared. We enjoyed the prefixed menu because we were able to try every item at a decent price. Decor made dining here a pleasant experience. Not sure if it was just the guest next to us or the space in general but it got pretty loud inside. Made it a bit hard to hear each other or talk without having to yell. There was only one bathroom which made it difficult to use without having to wait for others. Overall great experience and will recommend.

Me and my boyfriend have been here a handful of times this place is really neat. Staff is very vibrant and courteous to its clientele. It has a very soft and comfy ambiance. You feel like you are at home. If you're in the neighborhood pop on by and check it out. Salute

Solid Meal Albany was not planned. Ok off chefs menu prepared daily. The chef and staff are fantastic. It’s not fine dining per se they blend casual and fine dining for a well crafted meal and experience.

Trestle is truly a one-of-a-kind dining experience! Located in on the corner of Jackson and Columbus in SF's North Beach district, Trestle offers $42 three-course fixed menu (starter, entree, and dessert) built around seasonal ingredients. This menu changes on a weekly basis and you can view the week's offerings on their website, or just waltz right into their establishment if you prefer to be surprised. They also offer two pastas as supplements ($12 each) if you decide you're on the hungry site and want a bit more to eat; they estimate that 1 pasta dish can feed two individuals. I dined at Trestle on July 21st, and we made sure to make a reservation well in advance. The restaurant itself is definitely on the smaller side, which admittedly does make for a very cozy ambiance; however, given the limited seating making a reservation is probably your best bet if you want to dine here. One thing to note is there is a limited amount of time each party may be at the establishment whether you're eating or chatting at the table - the time limit depends on the number of people in your party. For example, for my party of 3, our time limit was 1 hour and 45 minutes (if I recall correctly), and the staff will prompt you when your time is up as there are other parties waiting. When you get your bill the service charge is already included, so you won't need to worry about tipping! Now on to the food. Thought a bit difficult to comment on seeing that their menu is ever changing, but I would like to emphasize that the flavor and quality of their food is unlike anything I've ever tasted before. Every item was well-seasoned, well-cooked, and absolutely delicious, definitely worthy of their Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. If you have room to spare I highly highly recommend giving their pasta a try, as delicious as their fixed menu is their pastas are absolutely to die for (especially if you're a carb fiend like me). Since we had a party of 3, we decided to go ahead and order both pasta options, which I am very happy we did as it allowed to try their entire menu that day. If you're looking for a cute dinner spot in SF that makes all the decisions for you so you can just focus on the food and your company, then this is definitely the place for you (just don't forget to make a reservation in advance)!

A great experience all around! The food was excellent in each course, my whole group was raving about the food. The service was wonderful, warm, and professional, and it is a small and intimate place as well which means it doesn't get too loud. I thought the price point was very fair given the quality of the food as well. I definitely recommend it!