Trestle Restaurant — Restaurant in San Francisco

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...

My Partner and I recently celebrated our five year dating anniversary with a delightful dinner at Trestle, and everything about the experience was nothing short of amazing. From the exquisite dishes to the impeccable service, the evening was truly perfect.

Me and Partner got different things so we can try everything on the Pre-fixe menu, but I’ll only be reviewing what I got since I only had a couple bites of his food, but I liked mine better anyway so I made the right choice. I began with the Heirloom Tomato Salad. The combination of juicy heirloom tomatoes with the contrasting textures of brioche croutons and bacon crumbles was a delightful play on flavors. The corn remoulade added a touch of creamy sweetness, making each bite a festival for the senses. I was a bit skeptical because I’m not a huge fan of salad and I did not know what a corn remoulade was, but each bite was absolutely wonderful.

We did get both the pasta supplements which we shared these dishes. I think the pasta dishes were meant to be shared. One of the pasta dishes was the Creole Shrimp Risotto. The Old Bay seasoning beautifully complemented the rich shrimp and andouille sausage, while the roasted peppers added a vibrant touch. We also got the spaghetti and meatballs as well.

I enjoyed the Crispy Skin Branzino as the main entree, where the perfectly crisp skin gave way to succulent, flavorful fish. The accompaniments of Sungold tomatoes, braised fennel & squash, and olive salsa verde were a symphony of textures and tastes.

We finished the evening by sharing a Warm Cornmeal Cake. The warm cake offered a comforting sweetness, perfectly balanced by the light and airy strawberry chantilly. The candied pistachios added a delightful textural contrast and a nutty finish to a perfect meal.

The entire experience was elevated by the exceptional service we received. Every staff member we interacted with was incredibly hospitable, professional, and friendly. Their attentiveness and warmth truly made us feel special on our anniversary.

This restaurant provided the perfect setting for our anniversary celebration. The combination of outstanding food, impeccable service, and a warm atmosphere created a night we will cherish for years to come. I’ll definitely be coming back! I didn't try their bread, but...

TLDR: Good food, but subpar service.

Food: $42 prix fixe menu for a 3-course meal with the option to add a $12 supplement (2 pasta options). I went to Trestle with 2 of my friends and one of them was vegetarian. Even though most of their menu items included meat or fish, the restaurant was able to accommodate our friend's dietary restriction. Among the three of us, we were able to try most of their prix fixe menu items. Of the two appetizers, the butternut squash soup was better than the falafel salad. The soup was creamy and delicious, but the salad was okay. The salad looked underwhelming, and it came with very all pieces of falafel. Of the two supplement pastas, the roasted carrot rissoto was better than the creamy cauliflower fusilli. The risotto was savory, creamy, and well seasoned. The cauliflower in the fusilli was a bit undercooked, so the crunchiness of the cauliflower didn't really go well with the rest of the pasta. The crispy duck confit was decent. For a main dish, the portion was definitely smaller. The sauce that it came with was good. Butterscotch pudding was the highlight of the dinner, and it was one of the best butterscotch desserts I've had. All the elements of the dessert paired well. I could have easily gone for 2-3 more servings of that. The white chocolate corn cookie was a nice touch, and it really complimented the butterscotch flavor. The dark chocolate cake had too much going on, and we could barely taste any dark chocolate. The cardamom flavor was more prominent than any other flavor. Given the small seating area, it was very noisy the whole time, and we were having a hard time listening to each other. The staff was very pushy. I believe that the restaurant has a 90-minute time limit per table. Instead of constantly checking in on us to see if we are done and taking our plates away while we are still eating, they should have focused more on reducing the 10-15 minute wait time between each course.

Note: The bill already includes the tip, so please keep that in mind when you get your check. There is a paid parking garage right next to the restaurant so parking shouldn't...