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    Betty Lou's

    4.7 (55 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Salmon and corn chowder
    LaTia S.

    We visited on a Friday evening. The restaurant is cozy, but welcoming. We were greeted immediately upon entering and we decided to grab seats at the bar. The soup of the day was salmon and corn chowder and I couldn't resist ordering it although I'd never been here before Everything sounded so appetizing on the menu. While the menu is simple and straight forward, every single item we ordered was delicious and far exceeded my expectations. I will say there's really nothing jerked about the cauliflower, it is quite tasty just not jerked by definition. Can we please discuss the smoke trout dip? This is the best smoked fish dip, I've EVER had I will order it every single time and make special trips here just for it! We also had the catfish that was fried to perfection..... YUM! The cocktails won't disappoint either. I can't believe it has taken me this long to find this gem.

    Spicy Margarita
    Lori N.

    I love everything about this restaurant. I keep going back. Such a nice place to go if you want a great food and a home feel. All the waitresses are so nice and the food is always GREAT!

    Rachel S.

    This is by far my favorite home cooking restaurant! Everything is delicious, my favorite is the pot pie! Super cute inside and the staff and owner are the best!!!

    Strawberry Rhubarb Negroni
    Jacintha T.

    I love the drink names! Clever and cute. The ingredients on all of them sounded really intriguing. I settled on the.... Strawberry Rhubarb Negroni Strong and tasty. I liked the smoky flavor to it. The artesian ice cube was also a nice touch. Pork Belly Rillions Nice chunks of pork belly, the sauce was a little to runny. Having the sauce as a thicker glaze would've set it off. Still good. Braised Short Ribs Very tender and fell off the bone. I loved the wine reduction gravy on top. The greens were tender and clean, I would've loved a tad more vinegar to be a bit more acid forward. Still delicious as they were. The grits were cooked too fast and were uncooked being a bit grainy and crunchy, they also needed more heavy cream and butter or cream period (seemed water based). Betty's Biscuit w/ Bourbon Peaches Biscuits were homemade. The peach preserves were delicious! I wish they gave more of it. Bigger biscuits and more peaches for the price would've been better. It appeared that the biscuits were microwaved to warm them since one of the biscuits was really hard to cut with the spoon like bread gets rock hard after microwaving. The decor is awesome! I loved that they served all the items on fine china. Service was super friendly and welcoming. Betty and her daughter are there working. I would totally recommend them.

    Outside

    This place is a hidden gem! We stopped in on a Sunday after church. They opened at 10:30am. The server was friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. This place is a whole vibe! The music was great chill vibes, TVs were on sports and another on game show network. The decor is eclectic and yet well put together. I LOVE the benches around the perimeter to maximize seating and space. The mimosas were really good at $6/glass. The food was something you would expect of a southern grandma! The catfish was seasoned so well, the grits were hot and creamy, the eggs were cooked to perfection (that is lot easy considering everyone eats eggs differently) and all food, including the side of ranch and tarter sauce, was made from scratch!!!!! I even wonder if they churned the butter in the back. Everything was really great and we will definitely return very soon.

    Chicken biscuit
    April S.

    First, I just want to say my husband and I are huge foodies and tend to go to DC to have dinner on the weekends because of the quality. We found this little gem in Pasadena, which was so close to our home. Just wanna start off by saying we've tried multiple items on the menu and everything has been excellent. Secondly, I want to say they generally have a Brie appetizer on the menu and it is no longer there. This last time we visited, we were pretty disappointed to hear that it wasn't on the menu and that it wasn't a seasonal item anymore. One of the most delicious appetizers him and I have had so flaky and homemade. Starting off with appetizers, the cauliflower is amazingly delicious but the portion is very small, the catfish bites were very fresh and very good tasting, the kale Caesar salad salad is a great portion and is everything I was expecting! For main dishes, the chicken pot pie is outstanding and tastes exactly how my great grandmother used to make it flaky and the inside has the most amazing taste. There is a short rib on the menu that is also very well created and the fried chicken biscuit is also another outstanding option. Onto drinks I had the apple orchard sour which is just a whiskey sour with a twist fall and wow, it was amazing. My husband had the old-fashioned that is highlighted on their menu. I believe it has lavender in it and he also believed it was very well created. We tend to be very particular about the food and drinks that we eat and everything is very well created and so close to home. We have now been here two times and will continue to come back. Also want to mention the service of the waiter and waitresses has been amazing both times cute and cozy with a great ambience Especially if they bring back the Brie appetizer ;)

    Spa Water
    Angelica M.

    First time here and we stopped in and boy are we glad we did! We were staying the night for an Orioles game and decided to try this place out. The atmosphere was so cozy and warm and the service was awesome. We really felt at home and comfortable! Not to mention ruin the food and drinks were amazing we will definitely be back!

    Shrimp and grits
    John H.

    Great "newish" spot in Pasadena. Great Louisiana-inspired menu. Wonderful chef/owner shared her story with us. Cute decor, but on the smaller side, so make a reservation.

    Gumbo
    Marina S.

    Went to Betty Lou's for the first time tonight and as soon as I walked in, It was giving a southern cottage vibe which was nice. I ended up getting the Pork Belly and the Gumbo! The pork belly has a sweet glaze and was tender, delicious. I also got the Gumbo which was flavorful and savory, the shrimp was cooked well! Overall food was great, can't wait to try more things on the menu in the future! The service was nice, well attended and checked on our group to make sure we were satisfied. I highly recommend this spot!

    Chicken Pot Pie
    Gene P.

    From start to finish our meal and our experience was fabulous. The restaurant is very clean, quaint, wonderful feel of the south, and the decor is lovely. Our server asked if this was our first time in which it was. She walked us through the menu and the specials and she was welcoming, friendly, and talkative which we really liked. We highly recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious and very fresh the meal was truly perfect. We will be back.

    Tax???
    Allen G.

    So I tried at the new restaurant Pasadena for lunch, Betty Lou's. I got the catfish with collard greens and dirty rice. The dirty rice was good, a little undercooked but flavorful. The collard greens did not have a lot of flavor. They need to find a ham hock and throw in the next batch. The catfish (blue) was good, big, fried properly, but honestly, minimum seasoned. They're tartar sauce was really good, and I am rather picky about tartar sauce. My bill is wrong as I was taxed incorrectly, I brought this to their attention, and I think they have fixed the problem. This is hopefully just a new restaurant having some opening issues. And I'm willing to bet it is, at least one more time.

    Menu 4/2025
    Carrie W.

    What a hidden gem this spot is! Open 7 months, behind tinted windows (to keep the vibe in), Betty Lou's is making everyone feel welcome. It is so aesthetically pleasing and comforting, for just a drink and snack or a group evening dinner. I had the strawberry rhubarb negroni (great balance and intrigue) and the jerk cauliflower. The appetizer was served with west African peanut sauce, though it did not have the depth or peanuttiness flavor of the traditional stew. The staff were delightful and happy to be there, which is always a green flag. Looking forward to returning to try more foods and drinks.

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    Thanks for the response. I will definitely be returning since I do love your place. Rating changed!!

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