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    Trestles Restaurant

    4.5 (428 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Upscale
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    My friend and I had dinner here last night and sat at the bar. I was so excited because I haven't been here in about a year and I remembered how great it was the first time I tried it! The service and drinks were excellent and our food came out fast. We were a little disappointed with the food however. We got the artichoke and the beans with squash blossoms. The artichoke was okay; a little cold and not a whole lot of flavor. The squash blossoms were delicious but beans were a little hard/undercooked. I'll be back because I love the vibe here so much, but I will say that food wise we were a bit underwhelmed.

    Danielle G.

    Trestles located in adorable Capitola was a delicious meal and staff couldn't be nicer! Our dinner was done perfectly, nice wine selection, and everything was a pleasant dining experience. Would recommend!

    Best pork belly ever!
    Craig Y.

    This place is awesome! Highly recommend reservations as the dining area is small. But the food is fabulous and the service is just as good as the food. FOOD: We started with the pork belly which was honestly the best pork belly I've ever had and I've had quite a bit and I make it myself. Both crispy AND tender it was amazing served on a shallow bed of greens. I had the braised short rib with potato gnocchi and it literally fell apart it was so tender. The gnocchi was also the best ever and whatever reduction they served it with was so packed with flavor. My wife had the braised duck and again... amazing. Polenta was delicious too. And then dessert? You can already guess. SERVICE: Was out of this world. Our server was amazing and the hostess was terrific. The portions were terrific. And the plating was perfect. COST: Pricey but not for what you get. Very reasonable for a nice romantic dinner especially considering the quality of the food!

    Tacos
    Carlie B.

    We are outside, they had the heaters on so it was nice and comfortable as we got to people watch. The staff was attentive and so sweet! Get the corn if they still have it, that was so darn good. I tend to enjoy vodka drinks but I switch it for tequila. They ended up making exactly what I wanted and working with me. GO HERE!

    Brian L.

    We love this restaurant because of the complexity of the flavor profiles of their dishes. While inside is too loud for our liking, sitting at the table outside is perfection. We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary here! The Borba Farms Potatoes & Trumpet Mushrooms, and the Pork Belly & Scallops were phenomenal. We also had the House Made Strozzapreti Pasta which was nice but it did not wow us. The staff was sweet for congratulating us on our anniversary and complimenting us with some champagne.

    Haiwei L.

    This is my favorite restaurant, and the only place that I've returned to 10+ times. We drive there from the Peninsula every few months just for it. The kitchen always delivers - every dish, especially the use of sauces, is full of creativity. This place reminds me that creativity doesn't only belong to restaurants with Michelin stars.

    A fun evening in a lovely dinner spot
    Carol B.

    Met my friend's brother and his wife for dinner and it was simply lovely. The food was tasty and exactly as described, the surroundings were warm and inviting, and the service stellar!

    Crispy pork belly!
    Kenneth C.

    This is the second time we have been here, and like the 1st, we had an excellent experience. Both our host and our waiter were very friendly. No matter what you get, the food here is always consistently good. Looking around the room, we could see that the dishes we didn't order also looked fresh and tasty, giving us a reason to come back again. The space feels very cozy, and has a small town feel to it. We will be back again!

    Overlooking Capitola Village from the top of the stairs after having dinner at Trestles.
    Jason M.

    Trestles is one of our favorite restaurants because the food is consistently excellent, atmosphere is fantastic, service and staff are wonderful, and it's conveniently located to take a stroll after our meal to help with digestion and to enjoy all that the Village has to offer. We are going to return on Wedneday Neighbors Night for the fixed menu and a cocktail. We hope to see you there!!

    Little gem salad
    Ry T.

    Cute, tiny restaurant with good food. We had reservations but because they were unusually busy on a weeknight, we had to wait over 21 mins before we got seated. The young lady who greeted and seated us told us initially it would be an additional 10 mins wait. She was apologetic and they comp us 2 tiny tuna tartare tacos which were delicious. This is a great place to come with friends to share the plates. The items are a bit pricier for quality ingredients. The staff works hard with the exception of our greeter, who was cheerful and friendly, the waitstaff seemed serious and less buoyant. We started off with Little Gem salad, Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts. Both were tasty dishes. Hubby ordered the smoked pork belly with scallops. The pork belly (3 pieces) was delicious, nice and crispy and the scallops cooked just right. They ran out of the duck so Hubby tried the Patagonian salmon filet which was cooked to perfection. I liked my wild mushroom pasta with truffle butter with great flavor but a tad too salty for my taste. I couldn't taste much truffle flavor and it was drenched in yummy butter. We ordered too much food and I had to take the pasta back and heated it up the next day and I got to savor each delicious bite. Definitely a place we'd come back to.

    Smoked pork belly and scallops
    Katie L.

    We came here for a birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. Right away after being sat and settled, our waiter let us know that the food may take awhile considering it was a busy weekend, Valentines day weekend. I appreciated this and we felt like the timing was fine. The place was somewhat small but cozy and has a outside porch/counter. We sat near the hallway to the restroom across from the kitchen which was a fun experience. Noise level of the restaurant was a-bit noisy though. Our food though - amazing. The appetizer: pork belly had an even amount of crunch yet richness from the fat. The scallops were also cooked well and the garnishes were good pallets cleansers from the two. Mains: Our waiter sold us on the special options for the weekend. He also let us know what steaks they still had in stock. The salmon was perfectly cooked inside and skin was crispy. The roast fell apart in your mouth and the sauce made it just that much better We were too full for dessert, but would definitely love to come back and try more dishes!

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    What is the corkage fee at Trestles?

    Thank you for inquiring about our corkage fee, which is currently $30.00 per bottle.

    Are you open for Thanksgiving?

    We are closed for Thanksgiving

    Is it kid friendly? Do they have dinner options for kids?

    Hi Dolores! Yes we offer a kids menu which includes macaroni and cheese, butter pasta or chicken fingers and fries. The restaurant is kid friendly. We hope to see you soon!

    Do they have outside seating?

    Yes! But, I was told they are first come first serve and can not be reserved

    Can you bring your own bottle of wine? If so, what is the corkage fee?

    Yes you can bring your own wine. Corkage fee is $25.00.

    Can we just come here for cocktails and maybe an app?

    There is only beer and wine. But, I'm sure you could. I would recommend coming early or making a reservation

    Are there vegan entree options?

    None of their entrees are listed as vegan. The menu does have everything listed whether it is vegan, gf... the squash blossoms and butter lettuce are and definitely worth it

    Seems like a fairly limited menu. Do they also have nightly specials?

    Yes they do, depending on what Chef Nick finds that is fresh and local.

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