Been wanting to check out Betsy since it reopened. Was genuinely looking forward to taking myself out for a nice dinner to celebrate a promotion.. picked the wrong spot unfortunately. Just a note to the chefs: For the love of god - PUT DOWN THE SALT. Any one of the three dishes I ordered individually would have been one of the saltiest things I've ever eaten. All three put together and an hour later, I literally still have salt in my throat. Went for the NY strip Med Rare, Cabbage, and Roasted potatoes. Each apparently comes crusted in salt. And if thats not enough, the steak was actually decorated with a ring of salt around the edges. I left more than half of a hundred dollar meal on the table. I would've ordered dessert to let some sweetness cut the salt, but without even looking I can already tell you AT LEAST one of their desserts comes covered in salt. I feel so bamboozled by the reviews Its also really loud and really hot, but the servers were nice. read more

HEAVENLY This is a restaurant where you stop after each bite, smile and feel like you're in heaven. Something as simple as cabbage is amazing, drizzled in balsamic vinegar and blazed in the fire. Wow! Snap peas in a vinagreatte with nuts. Amazing. Ricotta gnocchi in lemon sauce wonderful. 32 oz ribeye with chimichurri, to die for. Berry cobbler, perfect finish. Even the rolls are great. Definitely will be back with larger party to share. Best to sit outside. Too noisy inside, read more

I went here on a date. Both my date and I are in the transgender community, so sometimes it can be scary to go out in public. But everyone at Betsy's treated us with the same dignity and respect as any other patron, and that is all I could have hoped for. In addition to feeling safe, we simply loved the food! It was delicious and the atmosphere was inviting. I don't live near Betsy's so I don't know when I'll be able to make it there again, but I certainly want to visit again! read more

Such cool, intimate vibes here. I love to support local and you'd think you were on the westside vs. sleepy Altadena. We sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the wood fire going. The heirloom tomatoes and burrata were a sleeper hit. Excited to return as the menu continues to evolve. read more

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This is hands down the best restaurant I've visited this year! A huge shoutout to Betsy for the outstanding staff and the phenomenal food. The ambiance was incredible, and thank you for making my anniversary feel truly special. I'll definitely be back soon for a glass of wine--and that unforgettable New York steak and Caesar salad. read more

Betsy - Steakhouses Near Me - Altadena, California

Sitting at the counter is a true experience. Enjoyed watching all the effort and skill that went into preparing the food. Loved the simple menu. Loved the snap peas and the cabbage. The gnocchi and crudo were good but not extraordinary like the snap peas and cabbage. read more

Betsy - View of the food being prepared from the counter - Steakhouses Near Me - Altadena, California

We booked a table for 7:00 PM but did not get seated until 7:30 PM, which was not a great start. While we were waiting, we noticed that nearly everyone else arriving for their reservation was also made to wait. Possibly a mismanagement of seating times or a slow kitchen. On a positive note, the atmosphere inside was very good. The interior is excellent, with thoughtful design and warm lighting. The playlist was a wild mix of Britney Spears, Christmas music, and hip hop, but honestly, no complaints. All of the staff, and particularly our server, were excellent. She was genuinely friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu, kept our drinks topped up, and struck a great balance between being attentive and giving us space throughout the evening. We started with the dinner rolls, which were excellent. Unfortunately, the Caesar salad was very bitter and really nothing like a Caesar at all, and we left most of it untouched. The gnocchi was fine but ultimately unmemorable. For dessert, we ordered the Basque cheesecake and the cobbler. The cheesecake was very good, but nothing out of the ordinary or unique. The cobbler was fine, though it was strangely served cold and burnt around the edges. Overall, we still had a pleasant evening. It is one of those places we do not necessarily regret trying, but it is also not somewhere we would return to, as nothing felt especially memorable or special. read more

Stopped in midweek around their first hour with my pup and was met with some attitude because I had no reservations and was told that they needed the table at 630. It's funny that I was met with that attitude when they had no one seated outside until I sat down. Thankfully, the waitress changed the mood and I was greeted promptly and warmly along with sharing the daily special. Started with the burrata, smooth and milky, but the real star were the tomatoes with a drizzle or salt and the bread pairing is definitely a dish I'll keep going back for. Simple, but so so memorable. I ordered the special which was chicharron, you can't go wrong.. but I was expecting a little bit more from the bed of hot sauce. Their crudo was nice, but it seemed like they salted with tajin. Sorry. And last but not least, their cheesecake. My god, their cheesecake. HEAVEN read more

The food was amazing - fresh and delicious. The service was attentive and also unhurried. The ambiance had a great energy to it as well. We loved the Caesar salad- it was fresh, flavored and delicious. The cheese and focaccia were crunchy and tasty. The NY steak was delicious and the pork chop tender- probably next time we will only get one as by now we were getting FULL! The sides of potato and cabbage were a must! The cobbler was a little dry- would have preferred it to be with more fruit, warmer and maybe with ice cream rather than whipped cream. Overall a wonderful evening . The reason it's not 5 stars is that the Only thing... is that they forgot to box some of our items (even after I asked the waiter if he had done so) so when we got home we were disappointed as we were hoping to enjoy the salad and focaccia for another day. But small thing ....the meal was NY quality for sure. read more

We came here on a whim to eat dinner, the wait was about 25-30 minutes. We sat at bar Betsy while we waited. One thing I will say is, the staff were very attentive and friendly. Great service isn't easy to come by and it didn't matter who was our waiter the other member of staff were accommodating and checked-in on us. The ny strip was amazing and while I can appreciate the local seasonal ingredients I wouldn't order the fruit salad again because it wasn't as memorable. The ambiance feels rustic and cozy with the string lights and mason jars. Also, if you are looking to sit inside I do recommend making a reservation just since the space is smaller. I would also add that it was loud in the restaurant which we didn't mind but it is something to consider when sitting inside. Also, because the space is smaller and they're using the ovens it is a little warm if you are sitting near the bar area. read more

Wow..Wow..WOW! My husband and I were lucky enough to celebrate our 26th year anniversary at this incredible restaurant on Friday night January 30th. When I saw the story they did about this restaurant recently on CBS This Morning I knew I had to make reservations and go! I can't say enough good things about the place. Everybody was professional and friendly from the hostess at the front door to our lovely waitress Sam. And we were lucky enough to meet and chat with chef/owner Tyler Wells on our visit which was an added bonus. Such a cool guy doing such great things for the community of Altadena. The place is relatively small and my recommendation is to try your best to get a reservation at the counter where you get a front row View of the wood burning oven where everything is made at this restaurant. It's definitely not cheap but for a special occasion you can't go wrong. The standout dishes for us were the ricotta gnocchi, the Heritage Pork Chop...and the delicious wood oven cabbage which paired perfectly with the Pork Chop. They only take reservations no earlier than 2 weeks in advance and my only wish is that they would open their reservation book at a different time than midnight. For us 60-year-old plus guys staying up till midnight was not easy... but thankfully we did it and got our counter seats. But perhaps 9:00 p.m.? Just a thought lol read more

Betsy - Steakhouses Near Me - Altadena, California

Absolutely terrible. Gave away our reservation even though we were only 15 late. No way to call and tell them. Drove 30 minutes one way for dinner with our baby to try and have a good time. Hard enough to get out of the house and then treated like this! They told us we could sit outside in the 95 degree heat as an alternative read more

Everything from the food, service, and ambiance was lovely. Perfect evening for date night, especially for us with a little one on the way in a couple weeks. What we got and enjoyed: Snap Peas Tomatoes, Burrata, and Cast Iron Focaccia Wanderer NY Strip w/ Hotel Butter Tallow Roasted Potatoes w/ Charred Onions Betsy's Cobbler read more

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We loved Betsy a very cool and cozy restaurant with really great food. Pork chop was really lovely. I did not love the steak though. All the sides we ordered were very gourmet. Service was really nice and friendly. read more

Too loud music, ask to lower, complied and shortly sound level increased. Food was good but overpriced especially for portion size.

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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The ambiance + service was really good. The restaurant felt really intimate and cozy. We ordered the dinner rolls, crudo, potatoes and NY steak. Unfortunately, the server later came to us and I informed us they were out of dinner rolls and recommended the cheese and focaccia as a replacement. I really enjoyed the steak with the butter, but I feel like everything else lacked flavor/was nothing special. Overall, it was good and nothing really tasted bad. It just wasn't great either. read more

came here for an anniversary and it did not disappoint. we sat at the countertop which was such a treat, being able to speak to the workers and admire how everything is prepared. the lemon gnocchi was delicious and the steak was simple yet mastered! read more

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The food is amazing. You will pay a lot, but it is worth it. The rolls alone were worth the visit.

I read some of the bad reviews and I feel maybe it's worth giving the place another shot because if you get there when it's a little earlier in the day you might have a better experience. We got there a 5:30 and had great service! We were seated outside, and never felt ignored. We ordered the Cesar salad, the ribeye, the swordfish, and some pea appetizer, and it was all perfect. Our steak was a perfect medium rear, well seasoned, and juicy. The swordfish was also cooked to perfection. It's easy to mess that up. Typically it's overcooked and a bit rough, but our swordfish was juicy and flavorful. The salad was pretty large, and well dressed. The pea appetizer tasted like it came right from the garden to our table. Since we were outside we were not able to get a feel for the ambiance, but sitting outside was great! The place is pricey, the seating is fairly comfy, and the street parking is not bad. read more

We celebrated Father's Day here and the first thing I noticed was the excellent service. Our server, Kristen, made us feel so welcomed and was very attentive. Food was good but the desserts were great. The restaurant, though small, looked very nice. I wouldn't mind going back. read more

Great vibe, great service, great food. Great array of nice wines by the glass. Excited to go back.

I already am annoyed with this restaurant. I tried making a reservation for next week but received a confirmation for tonight. And I am unable to cancel because I will be charged $25 per person for the number of people I wanted to make the reservation for. There is no phone number to call and let them know that this is an error. Furthermore it says they have a 24 hour cancel policy which I can respect but if the reservation was made on the day of; again please note the confirmation came back as the wrong day then how can I have the courtesy to call or change without being charged. I will get back with my food and ambiance review. So far I'm too frustrated about the set up with making the reservation and I want to see if I will be charged or credited the amount back. I did not make a reservation for today ! Unless yelp has a phone number they can provide ASAP. read more

It's surreal to be in post-apocalyptic Altadena among the fire ruins, but the trip to Betsy is more than worth it. Not exaggerating when I say I've had two of the best meals of my life there. Everything is cooked over an open fire and everything I ate and drank was DELICIOUS! It's a tiny space so reservations are harder to get, but I've been twice and loved it all! Wish I could give it more stars to emphasize its high quality, fresh ingredients, inspired menu, flavorful food and unpretentious vibes. read more

It's a pass for me. I waited to sleep on this review because I wanted to be as honest and measured as possible. Overall, I'd rate this restaurant 3 stars, but the service and overall tone of the experience prevented it from being higher. The positives: The restaurant itself is cute, and I do like the location and views out toward the valley. We sat at the counter and had a comfortable amount of space, which I appreciated. Watching the open-fire kitchen in action was also a nice touch. From a food and drink standpoint: The crudo was solid, with a generously sized piece of fish. The steak with butter was cooked well, but flavor-wise it didn't quite wow me. Without the salt it tasted bland, and with it, overly salty -- I had a hard time finding the balance. The Caesar salad was a good portion with no issues there. The wine, at $21 per glass, felt like a light pour for the price. At that cost, the value wasn't there, and I wouldn't order a second glass. The negatives (and what ultimately shaped my rating): The service and overall vibe felt cold and overly transactional. I didn't notice anyone working there smiling or being particularly warm. Everyone seemed very business-focused, which is fine to a point, but it made the experience feel unwelcoming. The owner and the person running the kitchen never smiled, and when we asked a question, the response was very matter-of-fact. Not rude -- just flat. Our waiter, unfortunately, made the experience worse. Early on, he made a joke about me being drunk (it was 5pm and we had just sat down) after I slightly nudged a wine glass and immediately caught it. He quickly tried to backtrack and say he was kidding after seeing my reaction, but it was an odd and uncomfortable comment. He also made a few other strange remarks throughout the evening and never really checked in on us. The service felt very mechanical: take the order, drop the food, present the bill. Overall: I won't be returning, and I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to friends. There are simply too many other restaurants in the area that offer a warmer experience and better overall value. read more

Great food and excellent service. Parking can get full but there are plenty of other options around the area (might just have to walk a bit). Ambiance is warm and welcoming but it is a bit loud inside. Came here for my birthday and was not disappointed. Glad to have found another local spot. Also have heaters if you sit outside so even on a chilly night you'll be ok. read more

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with excellent food and great service. Our server,Tom, was friendly and attentive. The food is incredible.

Delicious food. Friendly service. Street parking available. Good for smaller parties. Louder crowd - we went on a weekend evening.

I am so so tired of precious restaurant experiences where the service is shitty and somehow it's on you. You rest on your laurels because you're the hottest place in town. We waited 1 hour and 30 min for our food, and got nary an apology from the server, who acted as if we were being unreasonable. We heard a lot of excuses without any accountability. All while watching the owner schmooze and pour wine. Not once did a manager swing by to check on us and all we got was a free chicken, which we left. The little gem salad was horrendous, salty and acidic with maybe 3 peaches. Almost inedible. Total garbage. I understand that we are lucky to have these experiences, but we work hard for our money and going out to eat is a luxury we enjoy. We look forward to a nice meal after a long week and this wasn't it. Goodbye, Betsy. read more

Really wanted to like this place. Since it's the only few standing places in Altadena, I really wanted to show support. The menu was really small, but was expecting better execution on such a small menu. Service and food was not up to standards for the pricing. Extensive wine list but a bit overpriced. Server was awkward and didn't seem to recommend or know the menu well enough. read more

Had dinner here last nite, we were very happy with the entire experience. Started with the yellowtail crudo, fish was xlnt with the citrus dressing. Followed up with the special melon-cucumber salad, this was the star of the nite for us, great presentation and taste. Entrees were the salmon and gnocchi, both were prepared perfectly, salmon was the star of the two. Dessert was the special blackberry-raspberry cobbler with the fresh whipped cream topping, large portion and topping was nicely done-not overly sweet. Garrisson was our server, very attentive and was able to answer all our questions concerning sourcing the produce and portion sizes of all the entrees. Very special evening for us, only complaint might be that the small restaurant space can get fairly noisy with the music and conversations going on. read more

As a longtime resident of Altadena, I really wanted to see this restaurant do well. The prices were rather high, and the food was just mediocre. The pork chop was extremely salty, and the potatoes were soggy. I was surprised because I had heard a lot of good things about the food at this restaurant, but we must have gone on an off night We finally ordered the cobbler in hopes of a really great dessert, but the first cobbler that came to us was burnt black all over the top. We asked for it to be exchanged and the second cobbler was still a little bit burnt, but apparently they sprinkle salt on it and there was a ton of salt sprinkled on the cobbler. When we asked the server, if there were salt sprinkled on the dessert, she looked at us and snatched the cobbler off the table and said "I'll take it back and credit your bill" It seems they don't like questions or feedback on their food. read more

My husband and I went to celebrate my birthday. We were originally planning to sit inside; but, the music is NOT background music. It's concert music, so loud. Our hostess was most accommodating and was able to get us outdoor seating , where we could still clearly hear the music. It was a lovely night, so eating outdoors was quite delightful. Since Betsy doesn't publish a menu on their website, we took a few minutes to peruse it. Limited but interesting. I was sad that it was more meat centric than we usually like (I suspect, if we'd been able to see the menu on line, we may not have joined for a meal). Still, we enjoyed our dinner. The cabbage and the tallow potatoes were very delicious. Biscuits with french butter were very good. Service is outstanding!!! Garrison was so knowledgeable and helpful. He assisted us in the right wine with our meal; coursed it out for us. Very professional. I found this place to be very expensive (with wine, and tip, our bill, for two people, was close to $300). The corkage fee, $50, is meant to encourage us to get wine from Betsy. But, the CA selection was quite limited and French wines do not generally mesh with our palate. I'm grateful that they have been able to stay in business (we lived about 4 blocks from the restaurant before the wildfires last year). Wish them continue success. read more

Took a guest to sit at the counter on Sun. Watching the cooking process was fascinating esp as I'd just finished reading Unreasonable Hospitality by one of EMP's leads. Like a ballet - no spare movement on the line while constantly in motion. Great seats. Hamachi crudo (lemony and delicious), pork chop w squash/kale, cauliflower, steak - all perfect. I'm delighting in introducing friends to this special restaurant. read more

Gem of a restaurant. Came here on Sunday night, parking was easy, restaurant was packed, and the warm glow of the wood fires felt cozy. Got the dinner rolls, snap peas, NY strip, fish, and potatoes. All were good, the steak was flavorful and not too salty, though the butter on top could have been warmer or melted. Chef Wells recommended to accompany the steak a red wine from a bookshelf behind us that was awesome and also reasonably priced. The cobbler for desert was great too, though the cheesecake was a bit dry compared to a real Basque cheesecake. Will definitely come back to try out more of the menu. read more

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**BESTY? Absolutely not.** Two attempts at **Betsy**, two disasters. **Round 1:** We were first in line before opening @5PM. We had been told the counter was first come. When we checked in we were told the counter was suddenly reserved for the "owner's friends." On a weeknight. Offered a seat *maybe* 1.5 hours later. We left. **Round 2:** Made a reservation via Instagram (because you can't call). They CONFIRMED it. Took our phone number. Then canceled the next day and didn't bother calling. We only found out when we showed up and were told we didn't have a reservation. Apparently they sent a DM. When we (rightfully) got upset, the owner said he wasn't interested in accommodating us and basically implied they're too busy to care. Disorganized. Arrogant. Zero accountability. Service: F. read more

Went on a Sunday evening with no reservation and got seated outside right away. Perfect weather and cozy heaters. Our waitress was great and recommended family-style dishes, so we tried the sea bass, gnocchi, cauliflower, tallow potatoes, and cheese platter--all delicious. Beautiful experience. Highly recommend. read more

Betsy - Our entree : cauliflower gnocchi, sea bass fish, tallow potatoes cheese plate - Steakhouses Near Me - Altadena, California

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Betsy is wonderful. Pricey buy worth it. Many portions are family-sized, so I have discovered the more folks you bring the better, because it allows for a great variety of yummy dishes! read more

I've dined at Betsy twice since they reopened. The staff is friendly and the food was fantastic. I really enjoyed the heirloom tomatoes with burrata, the rib eye, the Cesar salad, the rib eye steak, potatoes, and broccolini. I look forward to returning soon. read more

Can't say anything that hasn't already been said disclaimer. Everything aligned beautifully and our experience was fantastic. Loved the staff, the music, the overall energy this restaurant gives off. Loved the salmon, gnocchi, carrots, snap peas and crudo. The mixed greens with walnuts was huge and served in a huge bowl. Tasty but too much salad for two people. Highly, highly recommend the Italian bottle of red wine (Terre Nere Etna Rosso). Only thing we didn't care for was wood oven cabbage. Overly salty so couldn't taste subtle flavors cabbage usually has. Next time I'll ask for less salt as I'm sure it'll be delicious. read more