Tyler, Lola, Kristen were all friendly helpful and kind! Love The Dena local vibe that is all about caring. It is evident in the care they use in preparing yummy food and in the warmth the owner, hosts and servers radiate from the moment you enter. I was craving a wood fired steak. Betsy was at the top of my list. The New York steak with hotel butter was perfectly cooked. It was tender and flavorful. My side dish of chubby carrots with pistachio chimichurri sauce complimented the steak well. Betsy Crumble was my dessert which was unique and scrumptious. I have another full meal to enjoy as portions are large and definitely shareable. Tomorrow Bar Betsy will debut burgers! They are also having a Piedmont Winery event. Betsy and Bar Betsy will be my regular spots. Two thumbs up, way up! read more

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I've been three times now, hoping to have the experience of the 5 star reviewers. I love a good origin story and comeback, but unfortunately Betsy has fallen flat for me and for those I've dined with. Salad (any of them): Please, please consider doing a half portion, even proportionally priced. The salads are not appropriate for parties of 2, which is the majority of the covers in an evening. These salads easily feed 6, and you can't take them home (soggy) so it just feels incredibly wasteful. If there were huge tables in the space, maybe I could understand the portion size but it's really wild how large they are- and at about $25, it's an easy skip in the order. Cohesiveness of dishes: Each component of the mushroom dish is tasty but it doesn't come together. Carrots were pretty meh- not enough seasoning? Proteins are Betsy's strong suit for sure- I've enjoyed the steak and pork chop. Wine: I get it, but maybe consider having some by-the-glass specials? Paying over $20 for someone pouring from a bottle is just rough when you typically have a couple glasses with dinner. I'm looking forward to trying their fast causal (lol) counterpart soon, Bar Betsy, and I hope they consider collective feedback to make Betsy even better! read more

I reallllly wanted to like this spot. I live close by and like to support the local community especially those affected by the fire and would have loved to make this a spot to take friends/fam visiting from out of town. The space is beautifully designed, very modern and cozy. Between two people we spent about $200+ on 2 appetizers, 2 mains, 1 dessert, and 2 glasses of wine. I can't even say I remember any of it but what I do remember is how insanely salty a lot of it was. Chill on the salt, y'all. Our dishes were okay, but nothing special to us, you could make this at home. Our server was nice enough, but once we paid it was like we were invisible after. She had asked if I wanted a receipt and I said "yes". Waited for 10-15minutes for this receipt but gave up. I regret the tip I gave, especially after that meal. Earlier I asked how much a basic graphic shirt they were selling was because it was cute. It was $60. Lol. Okay. Aligns with how much they charge for food that's mid. This place feels overhyped, but I'm willing to give it another shot. Maybe I went on an off night. read more

I took my best friend to Betsy for her birthday and requested bar seating -- which I highly recommend. The bar sits right next to the pass, facing an open-fire kitchen where everything gets grilled. As someone with a restaurant background, I absolutely loved it. Watching tickets come in and hearing dishes get called while everything cooks over live fire... it's such a fun, immersive experience. We started with the Caesar salad -- a huge portion, super fresh, and really well balanced. It came with whole anchovies as a garnish, which I appreciated. We paired it with the "cheese that we like" and their wood-fired bread, which was perfect for sharing. For mains, we ordered the salmon, roasted potatoes, and the grilled cabbage (a friend's recommendation). I'll admit, I was skeptical about the cabbage at first -- but it completely won me over. It was flavorful, slightly smoky, and paired so well with the salmon, cherry tomatoes, and potatoes. Everything together just worked. It was a fantastic meal. For dessert, we had the cobbler and the chocolate pot de crème. The cobbler was delicious, topped with a generous scoop of freshly whipped cream. But the pot de crème was the standout for me -- rich, smooth, and something I could honestly eat every day. Service was excellent -- our server was attentive and helpful, and the wine we ordered was great as well. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience. I would absolutely come back. And now that Betsy Bar just opened next door, that's next on my list. read more

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Celebrated my fiancé's 30th birthday with a low-key Wednesday night dinner at Betsy! We're just getting into wine and definitely don't consider ourselves connoisseurs, but both of us absolutely loved what we ordered. He got the Pinot Noir, I got the Chenin Blanc, and both were fabulous. So smooth and easy to drink. We went all in on the menu: -Daily crudo (hamachi that night): my weakness, and it delivered. -Dinner rolls in a skillet with melty butter--perfection, truly. -The chicory caesar was on the bitter side for our taste...first time having chicory! But the portion was incredibly generous. -The 30-day aged ribeye with chimichurri was the star of the night, absolutely excellent. -We also ordered the wood oven cabbage. Look at us ordering two vegetables!! And we were genuinely so glad we did. -Rounded everything out with Betsy's Cobbler, which was such a satisfying end to a great meal. Service was friendly and perfectly attentive throughout. It's such a chic spot-- great for a date night when you want something a little special without being stuffy. Come support! read more

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Honestly some of the better elevated American dining I've had in a while in LA. I'm picky about elevated dining in LA as often it pails in comparison to the other places I've been like NYC, Chicago, and even Minneapolis. I generally think LA does good with grab and go/ and ethnic food but many elevated places have just been mid to me- BUT Betsy delivered and clears many of those restaurants in the area significantly. I've had some of the other establishments that have been trending in the area, but they pail in comparison to Betsy in terms of execution and craft. While other places have star dishes, almost all the dishes we ordered were executed with precision and flavor and didn't seem like an after thought. The Parker rolls were moist, fluffy , and the butter made the bread stand out even more. The Caesar salad was a great size, the greens used were so fresh, it had the perfect dressing ratio, amazing acidity , and the anchovies were a nice touch. NY strip was tasty, but wow the pork chops were the star of the show! The sauce/jus and onions paired with the porkchop was the perfect acidity and really brought out the flavor. Service was attentive and of course this side of LA has great and easy parking. Ambient lighting outside made it so chic and like a scene of a romcom. The dessert cobbler was super fresh, great texture, and high quality ingredients but it could have been a tad sweeter for us- and my only other comment is I wish they asked about if we are celebrating something because we came for our anniversary. But all in all, this is a MUST try! And what a beautiful thing this establishment is doing bringing life and healing back to a town that went through so much just a little over a year ago. read more

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This restaurant opened in our neighborhood after the horrible Eaton Canyon fires of 2025. I think it is a true tribute to their excellent food and extraordinary vision that a restaurant that cooks everything on open wood fires is so successful. It took us a long time to get a reservation inside, at a good time for us (meaning not 5:30 or 9:00pm!) We reserved seats at the bar, which was so much fun. Watched all the cooking, spoke with one of the prep guys who was awesome and answered our many questions. Luckily it was sort of a cool evening, because it does get warm by the fire. Our seats weren't available at our reservation time, and it actually took about 40 minutes but they comped us the hamachi crudo, which was delicious and very appreciated. Everything is recommended to be shared, which we love. We had the cabbage which was highly recommended by all my friends who have been to Betsy, and it was delicious!! The charred wood smoke flavor was incredible. We also had the tallow roasted potatoes which were exceptional. And for our main we had the grilled pork chop which was cooked perfectly! And the accompanying pickled fennel (I think) was just the thing. We also ordered the dinner rolls, which were a little heavy but tasty. We weren't going to get them but our server said the pork chop would be cooked to order so it might take a while, so we probably should. So a little upsell, but that's okay. We loved our first, but not last, Betsy experience. Next time we might sit outside, which looked lovely and (unfortunately because of the fires) now has a beautiful view. read more

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This was a long way to go to check out this spot. Good news is they are apparently enlarging the restaurant to next door. I could really go on and on about how much I hate this tiny restaurant without a lot of seating business model that seems to be rampant in Los Angeles right now. That said, our service was great once we got seated. They were late seating us for our reservation, but like I said, the thing is just crowded. I like that the restaurant really sources everything locally so the menu can change up depending on what they get, I think this is what they're going for and this particular night their salad we didn't much care for. For starters it was way too big for two people they could've warned us about that, but they saw that we didn't finish it and took it off the bill, which is always a good sign of good service. The bread in the beginning was good but also just tasted like store bought Parker rolls. The dessert was forgettable. We asked for mint tea at the end and were told they did not have access to hot water currently. (!) And then there's the entrees. My pork chops, probably the best pork chops I've had. My friend's salmon she said was the best salmon she's had. So they knock it out of the park on that. There's not much to say after that. It was a good dinner, but would I go all the way out there again? Probably not when I'm closer to All Time which we love. But if you're in the area, definitely a nice date restaurant. read more

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Total drive to Altadena from mid city LA but so worth it. Not only for the warm ambiance, delicious food and excellent service. But also for what the community went through January 2025. read more

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Had an anniversary dinner reservation at 8:30. They were super busy and they sat us at Bar Betsy had a glass of amazing Syrah and then got seated for dinner. The food was world class, the best ingredients and service was exceptional. Will definitely be back read more

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We unfortunately didn't get a chance to sit inside but the vibe outside was great; lots of tables so you don't feel alone. Staff was very friendly, knowledgeable of their food and drink menu. Highlights food wise were the daily crudo, the pork and the cheesecake. Other items we tried were great but not a must. Glad to see this place thrive in all the chaos that happened in Altadena. read more

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Non negociables: order the rolls and the wood-fired cheesecake. You will be so sad if you don't. The wine selection is overwhelming if you're not too familiar with wine, so ask your server for a recommendation. I had a glass of the Chenin Blanc and it was absolutely delicious. The porkchop was so tender that no knife was needed. The duck fat potatoes were crisp yet melted in your mouth, and I will dream of the lemon gnocchi for the rest of my life. Honorable mention to their Caesar salad with chicory. The vibe inside is loud and busy, but the candlelight smooths it out so well. Perfect for date night or a double date, please go see this absolute gem. read more

Betsy - Steakhouses Near Me - Altadena, California

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Celebrated a birthday with a friend. The ambiance inside was beautiful, but got sat out onto the sidewalk. Service was slow and extremely impersonal. Told the waitress it was our first time and gave us zero recommendations. The food we ordered made up for it though. High quality ingredients and cooked fresh. NY steak was perfectly cooked. The Gnocchi was my favorite bite of the night, simple but delicious. The cabbage was phenomenal as well. The potatoes were too salty for me. I appreciate the elevated dining experience. I'd give this place 5 stars if the service was better read more

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Betsy is probably one of the hottest reservations in town right now, and that's a statement to its cooking, as this part of Altadena can definitely be a trek for some. Betsy occupies a quaint and intimate space, near the main street of Altadena and right next to a burnt-down building. I haven't been back in this area since the fires, but it's hard not to be reminded of the devastation that occurred only about a year ago. There's some irony in that Betsy specializes in live fire cooking, but in this kitchen, it is so expertly used. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the dinner rolls, the caesar, the pork chop, the gnocchi, the carrots, and the cobbler. I always appreciate some housemade bread; these dinner rolls were baked to buttery perfection, perfect for dipping and soaking up some juices/sauces. The caesar was huge; yeah it's a lot to pay for a salad but the portion was enormous. It was indeed as bitter as the description indicates, but it has the umami with the anchovies and the parmesan. It's a great caesar salad, what more is there to say. I really enjoyed the pork chop. It was wonderfully tender and smoky; arguably the best pork chop I've had. The salad on the side provided a nice acidity to cut through the richness of the pork itself. The gnocchi was arguably our least favorite dish, but it was still quite good. Great lemon flavor along with a healthy shaving of Parmesan on top, all seared to nice golden brown. It was a bit heartier than I was imagining. The cobbler was a solid way to finish the meal. The berry compote was nicely layered into the cake, with a tart sweetness that wasn't too overpowering. I think the cake itself was a bit tougher and drier than I was expecting; my wife commented that she would've loved a scoop of ice cream to go with it, which I agree with. Betsy is about more than just the food, though. We went on a Wednesday night and it was jammed full. It felt like a community gathering spot for locals and foodies alike. In a town recovering from tragedy, Betsy felt like a reminder of what things were like before the fire and what things can still be. I will definitely be back to Betsy to enjoy the seasonal menu, and to support one of the best restaurants I've ate at in SoCal. read more

Tasty and lovely Gem in Altadena. The food was excel, wine beautifully paired, ambience cozy... and it's in a neighborhood that appreciates a space that is welcoming and warm as the locals rebuild their town. Our server was great and attentive.. the New York strip was cooked to perfection, tasty and soooo yum matched with the carrots and mushrooms. The butter rolls were so good as well. read more

The Betsy was such an incredible dining experience...from the quality of the food to the staff and the wine, everything was on point. You can really feel the care that goes into every dish, and the wine selection (and cheese!!) is thoughtfully curated and seriously impressive. The open kitchen was especially fun to watch and added to the whole experience, it made the space feel lively and connected. The staff was welcoming and made the night feel relaxed yet special! Reservations are definitely a must and parking on the street was fairly easy. Most of all, it's just amazing to have a place like this that brings the community together right in Altadena. A true neighborhood gem. read more

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Cozy neighborhood cafe / restaurant that recently opened (/reopened) in the Altadena area. They specialize in live/wood-fire cooking from their central hearth. I see this spot being wildly popular among locals and more than worthy of making that trek across town or from anywhere really. The space isn't too large (which gives some of its charm), but there's some seating outside with heat lamps if it gets too cold. The reasonably priced menu has a good amount of choices without being overwhelming and the dishes are all really family style friendly. The service is warm, friendly, and very attentive. The folks that work there and the people dining around you just have this amazing communal vibe. We struck up a little conversation with the couple sitting next to our group and talked a little about the neighborhood and how they lost their home in the Eaton fire and that they lived really close to the friends I was dining with in Glendale. We came in on a Sunday without a reservation (I recommend you make a reservation - I underestimated how busy they were going to be on a Sunday evening, but luckily since we were only a party of three we were able to get a table within 45 mins of walking up) We ordered: In general, we got a lot of veggies. With this style of cooking and access to arguably the best produce in the world, I like to take advantage. - Mixed farm lettuces w/ payne walnuts and shallot vinaigrette - great way to start the meal. Light dressing with great flavor. Wonderful fresh produce. - Snap peas - Heritage pork chop - well prepared and served with seasonal sides - Ricotta gnocchi - I'm a pretty big fan of gnocchi. I liked how they caramelize or crisp the outside here. More texture and heightened flavors. - Sprouting cauliflower - Tallow roasted potatoes Dessert: got both the wood oven cheesecake and chocolate pot de creme. Both very delicous. I'm not too knowledgeable with the distinction, but the cheesecake seemed like a basque cheesecake to me with the burnt top. On a Sunday evening, there was plenty of street parking in the area. read more

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I definitely know why they got BEST NEW AMERICAN RESTAURANT! Hot tip ... make reservations. Everything we had was fantastic. I love going out with friends that know that dessert must happen, but we must try along the way. Garlic bread roll --- garlicky and buttery that had the texture of the middle of cinnamon rolls. Gnocchi - perfect fluffiness and crisp to accompany with the meat. Carrots - roasted veggies are always a hit. The pièce de résistance ... the TOMAHAWK. It was perfectly cooked and tender and juicy and just pure awesome. I loved adding both steak sauce and chimichurri. Please please have their amazing dessert COBBLER. Not too sweet and with a great creaminess of the whipped cream. Though it looked cozy and welcoming inside, it was a perfect night outside. This will be a repeat. read more

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Visited with my husband last weekend on a spontaneous date night. We got seated at an outside table in about 5 minutes. We each got a glass of some red wines our server recommended and started off with the tomatoes and burrata. The tomatoes were incredibly juicy and flavorful, and the burrata and focaccia were great complements. We also got the "cheese we are liking" which was a Humboldt Fog that night. It was a very simple dish - just cheese and bread. I've had that cheese before and knew I enjoyed it, and the focaccia was amazing. It tasted different and better than what they gave us with the tomatoes. For the main, we shared the pork chop and got a side of Jimmy Nardello peppers (which were a special that evening). The peppers were tasty, roasted with salt and oil. The pork chop was a touch salty, but was cooked to perfection and so tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The veggies and lettuces served alongside it were incredibly flavorful and arguably even better than the pork! We finished off the evening with a slice of their cheesecake, which was basque-style and charred on top. Super creamy and indulgent, and perfect end to the meal, which left us stuffed. We sat outside, which was nice, but I definitely would try to sit inside if possible because it's super cozy in there with a lot of wood accents and low lighting - totally different than sitting outside. Overall, I'd recommend Betsy. It's very vibey in a Silverlake way (if you know what I mean). The prices are pretty high for it to be a regular night out, but it's nice for a special occasion. read more

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We wanted so much to like this place but it fell short of our expectations. But please don't get me wrong...likely it just didn't suit our taste and considering how they are always busy and it was packed, there are plenty of people who must feel it is amazing. The evening started poorly...our reservation was at 8:00pm, we arrived at 7:50pm, but we didn't get seated until 8:30pm. The hostess was very sweet and apologized and even offered us some sparkling wine as we waited. When we were seated, we were presented with a complimentary appetizer - the crudo. It was good and we were very appreciative. It was very busy and the waitress was obviously scrambling to accommodate tables so she didn't return to take our order until 10 minutes after we had finished the appetizer. We ordered the caesar salad, seasonal tomatoes with burrata, the NY strip, and the roasted carrots. We liked the tomatoes and the carrots, but we did not like the endives in the Caesar salad as it overpowered the salad because of the bitterness. As for the steak, it was perfectly cooked to medium rare but we felt it was much too salty. We felt the extra salt on the plate was just overkill. The compound butter didn't seem to add much and since the steak was salty we felt we really couldn't taste much of the butter. Overall, it was an up and down meal. We liked the bustling environment and I'm sure a counter seat would have added more to the experience. The music was quite loud, and not our taste and almost not appropriate for the dim lighting and close quarters seating. We had to raise our voices quite a bit to hear each other. Would we come back? Maybe. But we wanted so much to say most definitely. read more

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Although I lived in Altadena for the first 7 years of my life and still live about 5 miles away, I have not often frequented the area recently. We were reconnected by the Eaton fire, which started in Altadena and quickly spread to our neighbourhood and beyond via fickle and fateful wind-blown embers. Uncontrolled fire is horrific, but controlled fire can be wonderful, providing warmth and/or delicious flame-kissed food. Such is the case with Betsy. Betsy's owner Tyler Wells opened this restaurant space, first called Bernee, just one month before the devastating fire. The building, which houses 4 businesses, was miraculously spared, but those immediately north, west and south were not. The faint scent of ashes still lingers. In the few months following, Mr. Wells went on a peripatetic personal journey of grief, healing and growth, as documented in print (LA TImes) and online (Eater). Mr. Wells ultimately decided to reopen the restaurant, renaming it Betsy after his late mother. Most of the original staff returned, including head chef Paul Downer. Betsy has been open almost a month. It just recently got its Yelp listing; Bernee is still Yelp-listed as "temporarily closed". Betsy is, like Bernee was, a "live-fire" restaurant. It has no stove; all cooked dishes are prepared in a massive oak-wood-burning hearth or an almond-wood-burning oven. It's a narrow smallish space with a front dining area, the open kitchen with a few toasty bar seats and some high two-tops, and a cute booth for larger parties in the rear. There are sidewalk tables in front. The menu is farm/ranch-to-table, with relationship-based sourcing, so it will most likely change often in the future. I started with the tomato salad, a version of a Caprese with "best of season" tomatoes, burrata, basil, West Virginia (Mr. Wells' home state) salt and a slice of cast iron focaccia. Beautiful and delicious; the tomatoes truly were the best. For my main I chose the carnitas-esque Iberico pork coppa, very tender and flavourful, served over a corn and pepper succotash with blue corn tortillas alongside. I got the grilled summer green beans as a side, very simple and delish, with a charred onion vinaigrette. My dessert of choice was Betsy's cobbler, which I think really is mom Betsy's recipe. It's more like a light cake, filled with berries and flame-kissed, with salted whipped cream on the side. I love me a fruit-based dessert! Sitting at the bar (again, a toasty experience that will be lovely in the colder months ahead), I was able to see all of the dishes coming out. What caught my eye: the enormous Caesar salad, the snap peas, the gnocchi, the fish with blistered tomatoes, the NY strip steak with herb butter, the enormous porterhouse, the broccolini and the burnt Basque-style cheesecake. The only niggle with the menu was the lack of non-alcoholic beverage choices; I got the last glass of house-made lemonade. Betsy is a neighbourhood spot with leanings towards a destination restaurant. It's already very popular. Apparently there may eventually be a sister all-day dining spot next door. Visitors to Christmas Tree Lane a few blocks away could bring in more diners. Betsy and the Lane are encouraging signs of Altadena's resilience, strength and hope for the future. read more

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My partner read the poignant Eater profile about Betsy and made a reservation for our anniversary. The restaurant is (re)building community through food cooked in live fire. Warning that it may be triggering for people to drive through the neighborhood, with empty lots where homes once stood. Even the buildings just across the street did not survive. The restaurant was bustling when we arrived. We regret not getting seating by the fire to observe the cooking. We had: - ceviche (special of the day) - so good and fresh, came with blue corn tortilla. The fish chunks were large - broccolini - my partner loved this so much, so roasted and delicious - tallow roasted potatoes - the tallow added a nice taste - ricotta gnocchi - the gnocchi were huge bites, and a nice texture - New York strip - standard - cobbler - I really recommend if you like crusts. It had an interesting texture since it was baked in their oven Overall a lovely fine dining experience. The atmosphere was lovely and the service was great. read more

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Dear Betsy, First and foremost, Altadena welcomes you with open arms and empty belly's ready to enjoy your delicious food. We sat down it what felt like the chicest restaurant I've been to in a while. Great music, dim lighting and such a great vibe. We were greeted and chatted up by the kindest person Tyler who so happens to be the owner and he really brings his passion to the kitchen. He decided I'm just going to order for you and honestly I couldn't have asked for a better set of plates to enjoy. We started with the snap peas, which were citrusy and refreshing and my husband's favorite dish to start, we also ordered the Caesar salad which is note was the biggest salad I've ever been served. Massive, perfect for 4! I love the fresh anchovies on top. So so good. We then continued with the New York steak that was perfectly cooked over an open fire, the whole kitchen was like a beautiful open fire. I didn't even ask how the steak would be cooked, it was cooked perfectly. Rare+ ish medium rare. But the biggest eye opener for the New York was the actual flavor, the flavor was phenomenal. It was a citrusy, salty, buttery steak that we devoured. We had it with charred broccolini which was salty, spicy and nutty as well as the beef tallow potatoes. The potatoes were simple, yet perfectly cooked. We licked the plates clean. But of course, we were so lucky to sit near the bar area that we watched the chef prepare the desserts, so we felt it was only necessary to order one...just one! But the sweet server decided to pick the dessert for us and chose 2. The oven baked cheesecake and the cobbler. WOW. The cheesecake, perfect, creamy. Exactly what a cheesecake should taste like. It was the cobbler that took us over the edge. It was a mixed boysenberry, blackberry, berry berry cobbler with a salty cream. The crust on that cobbler was out of this world. They threw it in the open fire to get it nice and warm and the crust was crispy on the outside but a soft almond like texture in the inside, like the flavor of an almond horn. It was literally incredible. Honestly, to see a place like this in my hometown just brings me so much joy. warm hearts, and full bellies is exactly what we needed. Thank you Tyler for the warmest welcome and the full bellies. We will be seeing you again! read more

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So great to see a packed restaurant in Altadena just blocks away from the devastation of the fire. Betsy is a beautifully decorated little spot with outdoor tables and indoor seating and a cozy nook in the back surrounded by bottles of wine. A word to the wise, do not sit at the bar across from the open wood burning kitchen. It's horribly uncomfortable, and your face will get as pink as the pork chops. I ordered the Hamachi Crudo to start. It was good, but nothing special. Then I had the pork chops with greens and squash. The char on the vegetables was amazing !!!The flavor of the sauce they spoon on the pork chops was delicious but at one end of the dish, there was a big glob of brown mustard which I could have done without. Also, the pork chops could've been trimmed a little better. I was continuously cutting off big chunks of fat. That being said it was perfectly cooked and very delicious. For dessert, we ordered the cobbler which was soooooo sweet it was an appetizing. It came with whipped cream, which was covered in salt. Why????? because I sat at the bar, I got to see all of the dishes being taken to the tables. Everything looks amazing. I would definitely go back to try more menu items with a reservation next time. read more

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My husband and I made a Sunday night reservation at Betsy to celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary. This restaurant has been on our radar since before the fires, but timing just didn't work out and we hadn't made it until now. Sam, our server is an absolute gem and was so helpful in helping us decide what to order. To be honest, we wanted it all! We decided on splitting three entrées between the two of us and went with the New York strip, the lemon ricotta gnocchi, and the halibut. You can absolutely taste the freshness of the ingredients and the thought and care that went into every dish. For dessert, we shared the burnt cheesecake and the berry cobbler. Chef Paul outdid himself on this cheesecake! I don't usually order the cheesecake for dessert only because I feel like cheesecake is just a cheesecake but this one had an interesting twist and I'm not mad about it. The interior is absolutely lovely and inviting. The fire from the kitchen offers a lovely ambience ! We had seats out on the patio. Keep in mind for those later reservations, Altadena can get a little chilly on the patio and I didn't notice if they had any heaters outside. Maybe heaters will come as we get further into Fall. I had the foresight to don a sweater. Tyler has really done himself and given Altadena something that is really quite special. 100% we will absolutely be back to dine at Betsy! read more

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I reserve five star rating for perfect meals, and we didn't have a perfect meal. As much as we enjoyed the dishes tonight, there was one that none of us liked. The crudo was way too sour and the dish tasted like somebody just cut a few pieces of raw hamachi and soaked it in very acidic citrus and served it. Everything else was great. The cool ambiance & our servers were fantastic. Would definitely be coming back in the near future. read more

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Late review- Visited Betsy for dinner back in September 2025, for my 5 year anniversary. Restaurant had been open for a week when we went and overall we had a great experience. It was nice to see that the restaurant was able to come back strong after the horrendous Altadena fires. We wanted to dine at Betsy as a way to give back to our community, family and friends. The food was delicious, the chef was very friendly and talked us through our meal and the service was spot on. We sat at the chef's counter and it was nice to see all the chefs in action. The limited counter seating (I think just two seats?) is directly in front of the wood burning stove, so it is nice and toasty (which i personally love as i don't like being cold when I eat). I know this restaurant will shine (as it has been based on the foodie blogs) and will be a staple restaurant in the SGV for years to come. Definitely have to make reservations in advance for a good dining time. Restaurant is small so fills up fast. Enjoy! read more

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Truly a special place. All of the details are done right, from the cozy lighting to the wine selection to the unique roaring fire that makes the place glow. Perfect for a date night. Sam our server was attentive and fun to talk with, everyone on the staff makes you feel welcome and at ease. Everything is cooked right there on the open fire and the char on the cabbage and flavor was just perfect. We also loved the Waygu, fried potatoes, mixed salad and rolls. Don't sleep on the veggies dishes there! Just watching everything cook in front of you makes your mouth water. We can't wait to go back!! read more

Betsy - Everything cooked right in front of you - Steakhouses Near Me - Altadena, California

Wow! What a perfect meal. Garrison took great care of us, and Joseph was amazing too. The owner greeted us and couldn't be nicer. We had the pork chop, the New York steak, the salmon, the peas, potatoes, the Ceasor salad, the cabbage and two desserts. Each dish was perfectly cooked and properly seasoned. This is my new favorite restaurant. I can't wait to go back. Love it!!! read more

This is a must. Everything was delicious. The service was fantastic. We had 5:15 reservations and showed up a little early and was sat right away. We ordered the crudo, cheese and focaccia, NY strip, cabbage and potatoes. The cabbage was to die for. Perfect amount of food for 2 people. We even called it off with the cobbler. I wasn't very impressed though. It was cold and somewhat burnt at the same time. All in all it was a great dinner out. Get all the sides and share. Maybe skip on desert. But everything else was perfect. read more

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Such a gem in Altadena. We made resys for 7pm, were seated right away. It's a small restaurant with a focused menu -- everything is cooked on their wood fire grill. We got the daily crudo, New York strip steak, and roasted potatoes. Everything came out fresh and delicious. Really cozy restaurant with a lot of heart and a good wine list. I had a glass of their sparkling rose and loved it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The service is superior. Flawless. I find the menu limited and not compelling.,Having visited the Loire Valley, I was excited by the description of the cheese plate, the cheese being in the Loire Valley style. It was fine. The server described the mushroom dish with relish and really I found it not very tasty. I didn't understand the absence of poultry and really the only thing I liked was the fresh green lettuce plate. The cobbler was unappealing I thought. And no ice cream as an option. I'm hoping this review gives some inspiration. My husband liked the experience. read more

The Good: The kitchen clearly knows what they are doing. The food was very well executed and prepared with care. The Bad: The atmosphere was the biggest drawback. The noise level was overwhelming; I had to lean across the table, just to hear my husband speak, which is not ideal for an anniversary dinner. Additionally, the menu and wine list were surprisingly limited, making it difficult to find something to order. The Vibe: It seems to cater heavily to the "see and be seen" crowd. If you're looking for an energetic, trendy spot, this is it. However, if you want an intimate or relaxed, dining experience, this likely won't be your vibe. read more

Overpriced and overrated. The ribeye was too well done and got no flavor, even though they had a open wood flame.

The staff at Betsy couldn't have been kinder or more accommodating for our walk-in with 2 adults and 1 kid, but the food was hit and miss for us. We ordered the Dinner Rolls, the Daily Crudo, the Caesar, the Wanderer New York Strip, and the Carrots. The crudo (halibut that night) and the carrots were our favorites, both seasoned well and served hot, while the rolls were bland, the endives in the Caesar tipped the salad into especially bitter territory, and the steak arrived closer to lukewarm than sizzling. Curious to see how the menu evolves, but for now it felt more promising than polished and we left feeling like there are still some kinks to work out in the kitchen. It'll be a minute before we come back. read more

Nine months after my first and last visit to Bernee, I had another delightful evening at 875 E. Mariposa St. in the newly re-opened restaurant, which was rebranded Betsy post-Eaton Fire. It's easy to see why Betsy has since been named one of America's top new restaurants. Owner, Tyler Wells knows good food and community. The restaurant is beautifully designed and the wood fire hearth creates a cozy, intimate atmosphere. Note that if you're seated directly in front of the live-fire, it will get hot, so dress accordingly. The food at Betsy is exquisite. To start we ordered the Best of Season Tomatoes. The tomatoes were in fact, simply the best-- sweet, juicy, and the flavors were only amplified by the West Virginia salt, creamy burrata, and delicious cast iron focaccia. We then had a wedge salad with more amazing tomatoes, a wonderful blue cheese dressing, and freshly cracked black pepper that lingered on our tongues. I then had the Wanderer New York Strip steak with the hotel butter. It was perfectly cooked, tender, and the finishing salt was spectacular. My partner had the ricotta gnocchi with lemon, black pepper, and nice heap of Parmesan. The pillowy gnocchi had a delicate flavor, which was a nice contrast to the other dishes (though I'm personally partial to the steak and bolder flavors). By the time we got to the snap peas, with an almond crunch and St. Germain, we were already pretty full. The bright, citrus flavors were a delightful punch to our palates though we took most of the peas home. We had to save room for dessert! We went with the wood oven cheesecake, which was smooth and creamy with the most subtle hint of smokiness from the wood oven. Delicious! All in all, this was an incredible meal. I really don't think you can go wrong with any dish at Betsy, and I can't wait to return and try more of the menu! read more

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Phenomenal food, fantastic atmosphere and incredible service! Betsy is 10/10 and was unanimously voted by everyone at the table as "The Best Steak of the Year" I don't know how they manage to cook an entire restaurants food from just two wood burning fires and a brick oven, but they do it impeccably! Everything from the salad to the potatoes to the Seabass was delightful. Special shoutout to the dangerously delicious cobbler; a must no matter how full you are. Don't even get me started on the wine list, incredible choices from all over. Courtney was our lovely server and helped us curate the ideal coursed out meal. Make sure to get your reservation in ahead of time, this place fills up fast! read more

Betsy - Wood fire kitchen - Steakhouses Near Me - Altadena, California

Amazing place. We sat at the bar and enjoyed every single item we ate. I love food cooked over an open fire. The smell is just completely intoxicating. I'd go back here for sure. The one item I'd skip was the Parker Rolls. They were really dense vs fluffy. read more

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How did I forget to write a review for this place?!?! Went here back in December on a double date and had the best time! Service was impeccable. The ambiance was incredible (maybe a little tight for the tall people in our group) but warm, wood tones, low lights, laughter and chatter in the air made for a perfect Friday night. While I know their wine list is superb, we brought own so I can't comment on that. THE FOOD: We ended up sharing lots of plates for the four of us. We did dinner rolls (why is bread so good?!), Caesar salad (so fresh, covered in parm cheese), two Wandering Steaks (that were cooked to perfection!), a striped bass (very yummy!), potatoes (maybe too long on the fire) and the grilled cabbage that was surprisingly tasty. We ended with the Basque Cheesecake. read more

First time guest - the food was fantastic! Service was superb - well-staffed with attentive, yet not overbearing servers and their peers. We felt attended to, and neither neglected nor rushed - it was the perfect balance. They answered questions, were respectful and well-informed. The food was amazingly well cooked and presented, and the portions were ample but not overly so. The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the salmon would make anyone a fish-lover. My only suggestions would be (and this may not apply to others) is that regular height seating be offered to seniors, as bar seating and dangling legs are not comfy for aging hips. A little quieter would work well, too, but that is a personal preference. Overall though, am very pleased and will definitely go again. Thanks for a great evening. Michele M. read more