Betty Restaurant and Bar

07/18/2008 Posted by minnesotan_1981

We sat at the bar and it was really great to watch them cook. the service was impeccable, the wine was fabulous. The avocado/prawn crostini was FANTASTIC, the lasagna was just OK. I thought it was a bit overpriced. It's worth trying a couple times, or for drinks at the bar, but I probably won't set out to go again.

07/08/2008 Posted by browncm83

I made a reservation to take my BFF out to dinner for her bday at Betty last night. Maybe I was in a great mood because of the sunshine and the fact that I found an amazing parking space next to the restaurant but I had a lovely time at Betty. We really wanted to try everything on the menu and if I had a larger expense account, I would have! However, we decided to share the shrimp and avacado crostini, clams and chorizo and the steak frites. Everything was prepared really well. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and they were huge! I never would have thought to pair them with the buttery avacado and tomato jam but it was a perfect summer starter. The clams and chorizo came in a delicious broth and they kept bringing bread for us to sop it up with. And then came the steak. It was a larger portion than I had anticipated. Though there was more fatty bits than I would have liked, the mustardy gravy and the ginormo pile of frites rounded out the plate nicely. As for the general ambiance, my friend commented that Betty might be a depressing place to be in the winter, with the slate grey walls and the industrial accents. The waitress seemed a bit awkward but she was knowledgeable. I was half impressed, half weary about the little bowl of sea salt on each table. Whose fingers have been in there? It looked okay- and it's just salt. Anyway, we were stuffed when we left and we had a good time. I hope you all have the same experience I did.

Pros: Tastiness

Cons: Greyness

06/22/2008 Posted by smhx22

As we entered Betty, we were seated promptly and greeted by our waiter who had a delightful smile. the choices on the menu all looked fantastic, and as food passed out heading to other tables, the plating on each dish made us both want to order one of everything on the dinner menu. I decided to go with the 'Fish of the Day' (halibut) as my girlfriend went with the chicken. We sipped happily on our wine and cocktails as we enjoyed the warm atmosphere and the decor surrounding us. Dinner arrived in a timely matter, and the first bite of our dishes were followed by a 'Yum...' muffled under our breaths. The food was so flavorful, the chicken and halibut were perfectly cooked, and the seasoning kept us going back for more. The vegetables were fresh and everything on each plate worked harmoniously as one. Since dinner was so good, we both opted to try the pie of the day which was a wonderful rhubarb. What a way to finish an amazing dinner. The plate was cleared in minutes, and we could have gone back for even more. If you expect good food from Betty, that is what you will get. I take that back, if you want sensational food from Betty, that is what you will get there... and more.

Pros: Tasty, tasty food. Need I say more?

Cons: None

04/03/2008 Posted by stephen133

Poor service and okay food. Had heard great things and expected more. Big bill - tried everything - not too impressive. Waiter lacked knowledge of ingredients and preperation and became overwlemed as the dining room began to fill up. Uncomfortable chairs - but nice atmosphere. Wont rush back - too many other places we love.

Pros: Bread, lighting,

Cons: Parking, Waitstaff, Price

03/02/2008 Posted by sherylmarks2003

despite the inviting decor and friendly service we were disappointed with our experience because the food was really bland. we ordered the fried mozzarella appetizer, not flavorful. we also had the puttanesca paparadelle (totally bland), the roasted chicken w/ mashed potatoes (below average and potatoes were runny), the skirt steak (fatty, chewey but fries were pretty good), and the pork (flavorful and the best of the lot). for the price, the food is really unimpressive. we won't be back.

Pros: service, decor

Cons: food

01/07/2008 Posted by poway

food is delicious, casually presented. the menu is meat centric, but i love meat. i hear there's a veggie option too. staff are also excellent.

Pros: great food, great service

12/30/2007 Posted by kmoskowicz

Went to Betty for the 4th time a couple of weeks ago. I live on Queen Anne and wanted to give it several tries before making a judgment. My friends and I have felt luke warm about the food & service but chalked it up to just opening the location& hoped they would become a reliable neighborhood spot like Crow. The menu is very limited and hasn't changed since they opened. For a neighborhood restaurant it's really boring to see the same things on the menu everytime when the selection is so small. The steak frites is tasty but has been overcooked evertyime. The service is casual and fairly friendly but the hostess seemed overwhelmed with the front door and clearing tables. The decor is very drab. why paint the walls steel gray? In the summer it's tolerable but in the middle of winter it's absolutely depressing.

12/05/2007 Posted by sunvalleyjody

Loved the roasted chicken so much that I had to go back the following night to order it again! Not only the chicken, but the vegies that it came with were to die for...roasted broccoli and a root vegie puree. I sat up at the bar and watched the chef's work their magic, not to mention how friendly they were. (thanks Jerry & Toby! It was delicious!) The chocolate tart was fantastic. And you've got to love the convenience of free and easy parking in a safe neighborhood, just a few minutes north of the craziness of trying to find parking in Belltown.

11/29/2007 Posted by ramonetl

This used to be my favorite place to eat until. Then I had to deal with drunk Jesse (aka owner #2) who insulted me, tried to pick a fight with me in the bathroom, come sit next to me to try to do it again and then finally threaten me across from the bar and tell me to get the F**K out. Dude you are the drunk and I did nothing to you. Needless to say my friends are not amused and I am thinking about beating your a$$ the next time I see you. This place is spoiled. I like the food, I think the other owner I (and likely the true inspiration for the place) will fix this. Sadly I will NEVER go here again. And I will tell everyone about this as my guests that night were appalled by someone yelling at me for ordering food late. We got a menu did we not? You know who I am coward. Thanks for ruining my night. Douche.

11/25/2007 Posted by jkenney

The best part of our dinner tonight was the service. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable and quick. Timing of all service aspects was good. On the minus side, the restaurant temperature was very cold, and the food got mixed reviews from our party of five. Prices seem 1-2 dollars too high for most dishes -- we could get similar pricing from higher-end restaurants with better food. When there is so much to choose from on the restaurant scene, the good service we experienced here is probably not enough to make us come back for average food & atmosphere with a high price tag.

Pros: Service

Cons: Atmosphere, price vs. value