Trust Restaurant

New American tapas and great cocktails at Trust in San DiegoNew American tapas and great cocktails at Trust in San Diego

TRUST Restaurant

Trust Restaurant

San Diego

American Restaurant

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This Hillcrest restaurant serves market-driven continental cuisine in an airy, mid-century inspired space. There’s a distinctly New American feel to the menu, evident in shareable small plates like rich chicken liver toast with house mostarda and grilled levain drizzled with olive oil; entrée options highlight the spot’s wood-fired grill, especially the standout prime Flatiron steak, juicy and decadent with roasted potatoes. Mixology-forward cocktails reign at the quartz-topped bar (pro tip: try the TRUST cocktail #2, which marries jalapeño-infused tequila, fresh grapefruit and cucumber juice, agave, and a dash of firewater bitters), where communal seating proves a pleasant alternative for those unable to make last minute reservations during peak dinner and brunch times.