We started the evening on a high note -- great spot right by the entrance, lively atmosphere, good first round of drinks. Then things went sideways. After I placed a food order, we were abruptly asked to relocate for a musical act -- no advance warning, no apology. I tried to cancel my food order before it was prepared, but it came out anyway, leaving us stuck with a meal we had to eat outside at a table that simply wasn't set up for dining. I ended up boxing everything up and taking it home. What frustrated me most wasn't the inconvenience itself -- it's that management and the host offered absolutely no warning that this would be happening and nothing in return. A comped drink, a discount, even an acknowledgment would have gone a long way. Instead, nothing. We live two blocks away and would love a neighborhood spot to return to regularly. Right now, that's hard to imagine. Here's hoping management takes customer experience more seriously going forward. read more

We visited with a group and one of our meals contained a large beetle. It was extremely gross made everyone at the table uncomfortable about eating the rest of their food. While the manager did remove the cost of the affected meal, that was the only comp offered. Even the drinks for the guest who found the beetle weren't comped. We expected a more thoughtful response. Additionally, the reservation situation was a bit confusing. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Grabbed dinner here with a friend who recommended. We were able to get bar seating & the bartender was very attentive. We enjoy the salmon Caesar salad & truffle fries. The fries were a bit soggy, but I'd try again. Overall a great spot to check out if in the area. read more

Another great time at Tryst!/ We went late last Saturday night and the food tasted sooooo good. For the first time I tried the maple buffalo chicken wings, and WOW! The flavor exceeded expectations. The sweet maple flavor paired curiously well with the buffalo heat- super savory and dynamic. Our waitress was really nice and the club vibe was a lot of fun, there was a DJ playing while we ate, which we loved- definitely a 'club' atmosphere. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink. Wasn't busy at all because of the weather. Drink was strong and tasty. Place was clean. read more

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Was walking by and the music was so good we decided to stop in. Located on Beach Dr it was a quick walk from our hotel in downtown St Pete. Nice outdoor seating with a walkup outdoor bar. Inside features an upscale, inviting, chill vibe and a great place to grab a drink and food. Plenty of beer on tap and they even have Tito's on tap. Mediterranean Platter was the perfect shareable - Roasted Garlic Hummus, Tzatziki, Tabbouleh, Artichokes, Sun- Dried Tomatoes, Pickled Carrots and Celery, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, Dates and a side Grilled Pita. Pair this with on of those cold beers on tap and it's a perfect snack! read more

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Tryst wasn't far walking distance-wise from the Birchwood where we were staying for the week. We stopped there for a drink or two at one of the high-top tables while a musician outside of the entrance played a variety of 80s, 90s, and 00s songs. If I heard correctly, she just learned "Enjoy the Silence" by Depeche Mode, which she had never heard of before, which was insane to me because she was also playing a bunch of songs that were also released in that era (late 80s and early 90s) that were popular on the radio and on streaming today. But I digress. The velvet booth seat was very cool, situated along the wall with the green lighting, which was a common theme around the bar and the establishment itself. The Bees Knees was a good drink, which I ordered a couple of times. The bartenders were pretty busy with customers, given that it was a Thursday evening, so I had to flag the bartenders down and motion them we were either ready for our next drink or our check. But this bar comprised cool, sophisticated vibes on Beach Drive. read more

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The food and drinks were amazing. But hands down, our favorite part of the evening was Heather our bar tender! She made our trip. She is such a wonderful and kind lady! Congratulations Tryst on hiring an outstanding, customer focused employee that goes above and beyond to make sure her patrons are well taken care of! We were a party of 7 and enjoyed our meals and drinks on the patio that was perfectly lit to transition into the evening! I even gave her a hug before we left, that's how well she took care of us! read more

I went here last Saturday with four other guys. We are all middle age and fairly well dressed. I say this qualifier because we have money to spend and I wanted to spend it at this bar. I like that they have a DJ. Unfortunately, the service is really bad. I stood at the bar for 10 minutes with money in my hand while workers swirled all around and no bartender made themselves available. I understand they were serving other people, but I waited long enough. If you want to go somewhere for a drink, this isn't the place. read more

Worst place ever food takes over an hour to come out. I wouldn't send my worst enemy here. It's that bad

Stopped by on a Saturday night and this place was packed, especially the outside patio area. They had a singer set up outside who was singing music and created just a good vibe all around. Inside was less packed and you could go up to the bar and order. We ended up changing locations as it was too busy to accommodate our party size. Its a nice little spot on the strip. read more

menu redesign. good restaurant. I was just with a group of all girls for a bday and got bored of the chitchat. so I redesigned your menu. read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Cute spot. Conveniently located to St. Pete Pier. The night we went there a really good DJ. They had heat lamps for the cold. The prices are very reasonable. The food was pretty good. It's a good time. It's cute for friends, a date, a solo outing, whatever. It's a great time!!! read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - Cocktail menu- part of it - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

I really wanted to love Tryst Gastro Lounge, but unfortunately, the experience fell short -- mostly due to the service and atmosphere. From the moment we were seated, the service was disappointing. Our waitress seemed uninterested and rushed. When we asked for a moment to look over the menu (though we already knew our drinks), she simply never returned. It was hard to get her attention after that, and overall, the staff came across as inattentive and unprofessional. The environment didn't help either. The air conditioning wasn't on -- or wasn't working -- and the dining room was uncomfortably hot. Add to that the open door in the middle of a Florida summer, and it led to bugs, including roaches, making their way into the main dining area. Not something you want to see while eating. The biggest shame? The food was fantastic. The kitchen clearly knows what they're doing, and the flavors and presentation were top-notch. But great food alone isn't enough to carry an experience. This place has potential but is in serious need of better management and customer service. Until that changes, they lost us for sure. From the empty tables I would say we are not the only ones. read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - Mediterranean platter $24 - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Great wine selection, decorated to my taste, and great music. Was greeted by the musician as soon as we past and the service followed suit! Sat outside on a cold night and the fire heaters kept us warm. Will be back. Cute spot right next to the st Pete Pier. All decked out in Christmas too! read more

Just stopped for a cocktail, but service was very good. Bartenders friendly, professional and knowledgeable. A very pleasant experience!

Great location, waitress was nice enough and always nice to have live music, but.... A simple gyro and fries took 40 minutes to arrive and the restaurant was probably at 10% capacity at the most. The solo musician playing outside was a little loud so we decided to dine inside. Barely functional air conditioning and the live music playing on the indoor speakers was louder than outside, so much so that I had a hard time carrying on any type of conversation with the person literally sitting next to me. I may go back and enjoy a drink; however, there are better places on the strip to spend your money IMHO. read more

Visited for the first time on the Fourth of July, and I have to say--the vibes were great. However, the service left a lot to be desired. We sat outside for quite a while without a single server approaching us. I understand it was a busy holiday, so I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. Still, when we finally did get a server, she forgot nearly half of what we ordered. On top of that, the restaurant was out of several menu items, which was disappointing for a first visit. However, the atmosphere, especially outside, was really enjoyable. The DJ was killing it. The manager was doing his best making sure everyone was satisfied, which I appreciate. read more

Es un buen ambiente para unos tragos con amigos, solo fuimos por un trago pero la música y el ambiente estaban agradable read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - Patio and drinks - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Went here with some friends and had an awesome time. Food was yummy and staff was super friendly. The live music was really nice. Loved the vibe read more

Delicious drinks and fun music and atmosphere right nearby our hotel on Beach Drive. Super friendly bartenders - Matty took great care of us! read more

Fun atmosphere and highly recommend going during the weekend and meeting the staff!!!!!

How you address someone is key. We walked up and were told we could sit at a table outside and she would bring us menus. Another person comes over and says you cannot sit here, it's for someone else. I replied with we were told we could sit here so where else shall we sit and very rudely she says anywhere else you can find. I don't work here, you do. That's your job. I'll pass. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday early afternoon for a drink. The Get Smashed was excellent...refreshing and not very sweet, which is exactly what I wanted on this hot day. Although they usually offer brunch on the weekends from 11-3, unfortunately today the kitchen staff did not show up so there was no brunch or any other food options. Will have to try some other time and update review accordingly. read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - Getting Smashed and The Tryst - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

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I cut my lip on a broken glass they served water in. They said sorry and handed me an antibacterial wipe -- and that was it. No discount, no complimentary dessert (which is usually offered in situations like this), and they even left the charge for the water on the bill. I'm not the kind of person to demand anything, but the level of service was honestly unbelievable read more

Stopped for a cold beverage , waiter was super friendly had plenty of suggestions on what to try . Bathrooms were clean , establishment was beautiful inside and also comfy couches with great large fans on the outside ! Only downside was they seemed short staffed , we only had one drink because it took so long we didn't even order a second had to walk inside to get our bill other wise we would have waited forever ! Would love to give it another shot and try the food . read more

It was a decent first Friday. I have had a lot of weird nights at this bar - it is close to several bars I prioritize. My friend wanted to come here for her 25th birthday. So we did. It was a good time. DJ Kidd Leow somehow shifted the whole vibe from what it has been in the past. A place I'd normally avoid became a place I'd go out of my way to visit. You should too. read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - DJ Kidd Leow redeeming this bar. - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Brunch was delicious. Seriously, this is a raving review because it was that good. The ambiance is relaxed and chill. There's usually live music or a Dj which is fun. It's on beach drive and a beautiful location. read more

Matty.... Best espresso martini I've ever had. Get there now, chefs kiss! ............................................

Ordered the tryst and my partner ordered a spicy Paloma on a Sunday at 7pm, terrible drinks. Waitresses are no good either, had to serve myself by going to bar read more

A great dining option. We have eaten at Tryst several times in the past few months. They have a large tapas menu and a good brunch on Saturday and Sunday. We have been impressed by the quality and presentation of the food. The portions are generous and reasonably priced. They have lounge couches outside. They have a full bar and good selection on wines.It seems to get a late night crowd which can get noisy. Happy Hour 4-7 read more

Wish I knew about this place sooner. Such an awesome vibe on Beach Dr. The drinks and service were great!

Sean was absolutely amazing and made the most fantastic drinks. Can't go wrong when he's working! Can people watch, watch tv, drink nice cocktails all at the same time read more

We stopped in at Tryst Gastropub for a quick dinner before our show. Dinner honestly left a lot to be desired. It was only 7pm and they had already run out of chicken and that was the one gluten free entree on the menu that I wanted. So, I just ended up having a salad because I did not want pasta or the fish of the day. The salad was so not all that great. The fried chickpeas had to be removed so it would be completely free of gluten. The chopped carrots were soft and not crisp. And it came with cucumbers (no cheese) and lettuce. It was supposed to have bacon on it and honestly it looked like less than half a slice of bacon which was a rip off. The salad was 12$. My salad basically cost as much as each of the two meat dishes my husband ordered and my salad didn't even contain a full slice of bacon... Everything else was my husbands food which contains gluten. He is a lot easier ro please since he has no dietary restrictions and was pleased with the wagyu steak kabobs and his fried chicken. I did not even order a drink because a lot of them contained flavored vodka (which is more likely to not be gluten free) or was made with stuff I don't drink (whiskey, Gin, Boubon etc). Qhile the restaurant was nice, they had nice decor, the location is good because it's right next to Flute and Dram and you can listen to their live jazz. We wont be returning just because the menu is kind of limited for me (gluten free options). But we did have a nice time and only spent around 50$ and parked eight out front so everything was super easy. read more

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First let me say this.. the crab cakes are prepared perfectly, so tasty hot and all the perfect spices. Presentation was superb for this late night treat. Hands down that chef he did that!!! The burger and fries yep yep on point. Parmesan fries it's a go too when your looking for something quick and needing salt after you've had some of their amazing cocktails. Atmosphere was live and the Dj was great. read more

Tryst Gastro Lounge - Crab Cakes - Mediterranean Near Me - St Petersburg, Florida

Matty is the best bartender I have ever experienced in my entire life. He was the most attentive and the most charismatic bartender I have ever had the pleasure of acquainting thank you so much Matty for your exceptional service and fantastic hair!!! read more

Great food, chill vibe. Quick service/cold drinks. Exactly what anyone wanting to avoid all the touristy degenerate places wants.

Tried for first time today. Chicken Gyro substituted lamb meatballs . Wife had the sliders. Pulled pork was the winner. Great service by Maria. Sunday funday vibe. read more

Matty the bartender is fantastic. The food was phenomenal. Everything that had the truffle oil. Wow thank you all for the great time. if you're just hanging out, get the fries with truffle oil worth it. read more

We went on a Friday and sat at the bar. If your coming here to hold a conversation don't even think about it. The music plays extremely loud almost as loud as a nightclub. The 3 of us were practically screaming at each other the whole time we were here. They do have a full bar and a varied wine and beer selection to choose from. They also serve food we had the hummus plate and the truffle fries both of which were delicious. Service was fast and punctual. read more