Trestle Restaurant
New American restaurant · Chinatown ·
Affordable 3-course meals with rotating seasonal dishes
Affordable 3-course meals with rotating seasonal dishes
"This hot spot offers an enticing three-course prix fixe that doesn't break the bank. Two options for each course spin with the seasons: perhaps a creamy heirloom tomato soup with thyme oil, followed by fork-tender short ribs atop luscious parmesan polenta and spigarello—with a final touch of frozen chocolate parfait garnished with crushed cashews.For those with appetite to spare, an additional pasta course (like ziti al forno with dry-aged beef ragù and gremolata topping) can be added for a small supplement. Throw in a lively atmosphere and friendly service to this already alluring deal, and the value proposition is nearly irresistible." - Michelin Inspector
"Trestle is one of the best value fine dining restaurants in SF—the three-course American menu of things like seasonal salads, butternut squash soup, and cider-brined pork loin runs just $45 per person. The economic sensibilities of this FiDi spot apply to the table bread, too, which is available upon request. It’s free, buttery, toasty, and comes with whipped butter topped with pepper and salt." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"Trestle has one of the best-value prix fixe menus in SF. For $52 per person, you get four rotating seasonal courses, like cider-brined pork loin or butternut squash soup, and a pasta. It’s a great option when you want to ditch the usual t-shirt and jeans uniform and feel pampered without the nausea that usually accompanies a fine dining bill. It’s also right on the border between Chinatown and North Beach, making it a convenient pick for a celebratory weekday meal if you work downtown or need somewhere near some of the city’s most fun bars." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"The four-course dinner at this spot where Chinatown, North Beach, and FiDi meet won’t blow your mind, but it doesn’t have to—it’s $45 per person, and the most bang-for-your-buck tasting menu in the area. The cozy American restaurant changes the menu often, but you’re still likely to see crowd-pleasers like butternut squash soup and cider-brined pork loin, plus a pasta course." - julia chen 1, patrick wong
"Like hitting on 12 in blackjack or cuing up Neil Diamond at a karaoke bar, reserving a table at Trestle is generally a great idea, especially if you’re on a date. The three-course prix fixe menu at this small corner spot on Columbus Ave. changes every day, but the food is always fantastic. At $39 per person, it’s one of the most affordable date options around, but if you have an extra $10 you shouldn’t overlook the pasta courses you can add-on. Whether they have puttanesca or cacio e pepe, they’ll be just as delicious as the incredible soup or fish, and more than that, the extra course gives you more time to get to know each other." - will kamensky