The owners of Crow in lower Queen Anne know when they have a good thing going! Betty is very similar in feel and food to its older cousin. Bistro fare, served in a pretty spot with lots of hard surfaces. Ceiling baffles make the space a little quieter than Crow. It's been open less than two weeks and already reservations are de rigeur, except for the bar. One dish I would heartily recommend: the clams with chorizo. This is a nice rendition of a portugese dish, spiced up ala mexicana. Delicious! The pate was fine, but nothing extraordinary. Seems everybody else was ordering the steak frites and crostini. Decent wine list, but the cocktails (at least two we tried) are just ok - a bit more creativity would jazz them up. Menu also needs some expansion - more choices, please! read more

Fabulous dinner at Betty's! Sat at bar, great service, Davis. Food was perfectly done - halibut - presentation was lovely and dessert was chocolate heaven. Headed back soon read more

No fail at Betty: Steak Frites! Husband and I came in late Friday night, sat ourselves at the kitchen-bar and ordered two steak frites. No matter how much I want to order something else off the menu, I always come back to the perfectly cooked rare and extra fatty rib-eye and fries. Love. read more

We went here for happy hour. It was a great deal and great food. They have a number of cheap drink options and a pretty lengthy happy hour menu. I ordered the burger, which was HUGE and delicious. It came with enough fries for all three of us to eat. I'll definitely be back. read more

Second time here. The service was fine but the food I was served was poor. First time I ordered the burger. I was born and raised on a farm, the burger tasted like the meat was old. I ordered the cod last night, positively the worst fish I ever ate. Waitress was told and we weren't even offered a discount. I won't eat here again. read more

Came here for happy hour. Small-ish happy hour menu, but really great items at inexpensive prices. Loved the Deviled eggs with smoked trout, Tacos al Pastor, and the salami, olive, and almond plate was nice too. Great price for individual oysters on the half shell. The duck and pistachio pate wasn't that great. They had good drink specials too. $4 for draft pints with 5 or 6 different decent craft brew options. $6 for well martini's and manhattans was a great deal too. Was surprised to see them offer lemon drops and cosmos at that price too. I'll definitely come back for happy hour. read more

We shared two small plates and an entree. It was just the right amount of food and a great way to try several dishes. The prosciutto & melon was my favorite! We also had the zucchini & sweet corn fritters and ribeye steak with frites. While we were there we noticed their happy hour menu, great options and very reasonably priced. We will be back for sure. read more

It was exceptional! Not sure if this review is at 5 star due to Maria Louisa sour bourbon drink or just the food. I definitely think it was the food. Fried artichoke with fried lemon was exceptional!!!!! Oven roasted chicken was perfect.And yes I said exceptional twice. It was really good :-) read more

The chicken is amazing! Great ambiance too! Can't wait to return! Amazing arugula salad.

This is my favorite place on QA. Not only do they have the best service but their food is amazing. I would call it more bistro comfort and I would recommend the roast chicken as is the best I have ever had, as well as the betty burger and their amazing fries. And the pasta and fish which are constantly changing hit the spot every time. Don't forget dessert as no one can top them. read more

This is about the fourth dinner in two years at Betty. Took a lovely friend who had never been there before but works at the top of QA hill and wanted to try it. Service, as always, excellent and friendly. Wine list OK. Menu still basic, and limited. I got the chicken, 'cause it's reliable albeit not stand-out. She had the steak & frites, and said she liked it (took half of it home). The salads were the stars of the evening, but nothing one can't do at home. So: predictable, not exciting, and somewhat pricey for that. But you don't have to leave the hill when you're too tired to go farther afield. read more

My friend took my Betty virginity last week and I'm so glad he did. I've always wanted to try it out but for some reason never did. First we started with their crostini sampler thingy which was delicious. Even the local pepper one was awesome and I don't even like peppers that much. Well, they don't like me. I ordered their grilled house cured pork chop for my main entree and I'm glad I did. Holy hell they make a phenomenal chop. It was served with half a grilled peach and it looked like wax beans but I was all about the meat and peach. The combo was exquisite and probably the best pork chop I've ever had. Yes, ever had. I HIGHLY recommend it. Of course I had to end the meal with a slice of peach pie with vanilla ice cream, it was outta sight! Thankfully I was able to drive home before the food coma hit me cause I zonked out pretty much immediately after crawling into bed. Yum yum yum, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. read more

We went here after having a not so good experience at their sister restaurant the Crow. The service was great as was the food. And they comped us a free dessert and drinks after we told them about our experience at the Crow. read more

This is a place that does things right. We went to Betty's for happy hour after walking y it so many times. All items were very reasonably priced, we tried several different things and we were pleased with all of them. The menu might be a bit too traditional if you will, but the food was cooked right. Also if you sit at the counter you can see the chefs cook your food which is a definite plus, I like to see what goes into my plate and I like it when the kitchen is kept in a proper manner and they are not afraid of showing it to the customers. read more

My husband and I were planning on going to a cuban restuarant one Saturday evening after a trade show. When we rolled up at 8:15 we found it was closed. So off we went in search of some place different to eat. We stumbled into Betty Restaurant and Bar. What a find. It was warm and welcoming as soon as we walked in. The wine list by the glass was wonderful. The menu is small but the quality is so wonderful they don't need to offer a lot. Don't skip the dessert. They have a pastry chef there that knows what she is doing. I had the cheese burger. Honestly I don't think I have ever had one better. The homemade bun, the freshly ground beef cooked to perfection should be rated as Seattles best burger. This place is one of my new favorites. I will most certainly bring friends here and for me that is saying something because we live all the way down in Federal Way. Don't miss this place great food great service and warm comfortable ambiance. Hats off to Betty Restaurant and Bar! read more

This was our second trip to Betty; for Valentines. If I could I would actually give this 4.5 stars. Here is a breakdown, before the Oooing and Aaahing. Service: 5 stars. Sara is everything you want in a wait-person. Professional, friendly, knowledgable, very good at what she does. It was packed for Valentine's but you hardly noticed the hustle and bustle of the staff; extremely efficient and stealth. I have little preferences/differences for some of the food; I have every confidence, had we asked for the changes at ordering, they would have accommodated. They are that nice. Ambience: VERY IMPORTANT. I'm not from Seattle, but find almost every restaurant in Seattle is loud, drafty and cold- Not Betty; perfect room temp, pitch perfect noise control. Food/Libation: 4.5 stars. Oysters: great quality and size*; Hamburger: one of the best ever. EVER; Pork tenderloin: the meat was like butter, absolutely tender, flavorful, moist*; English toffee sticky pudding: rich and sweet; Rivarey Tempranillo wine: we've had before and enjoy it*. I would order all again, especially the hamburger. *I give it an overall 4.5 because ( most important to my preference) we prefer for the oysters to be served on ice. The salt got mixed in and overwhelmed the experience. The wine turned on us with certain foods and the chicories were a little too bitter for my taste. Price/Menu: 5 stars. I think it is well priced and they have a little bit of something for everyone. I do not know if they have Gluten-free. I am sure they can accommodate. They're just that kind of place. Oooing & Aaahing Service was Amazing, our wait-person SARA: friendly, funny, knowledgable, attentive, fantastic recommendations-- They Have the BEST Staff, honestly nicest people, you want to invite them to join you. It was a little busier than our first go around, but it didn't hinder our food, service, conversation, or experience. Betty is a great place for a dinner experience. You aren't rushed (our first visit, the food came out timely, but I couldn't believe how much time had gone by; we never felt hurried or rushed), you actually enjoy your meal and most importantly your company. DO NOT think they are slow- instead realize you are actually having a real dining experience...you know-- with real conversations (as in oral/verbal, not texting), enjoyment, relaxation. Don't know how they control the noise, but you don't have to yell or strain to listen, no matter how full the place is. We ordered oysters, the hamburger, the pork tenderloin, English sticky toffee pudding and Rivarey Tempranillo wine (red)...Let me just say the HAMBURGER was 5 STARS. Absolute perfection. Cooked to perfection; medium rare ( a little more on the rare side): the quality of meat, the bun, the pickles, the frites...everything-- delicious. We are always searching for the best hamburger, Betty's is in the top 3 right now of the US (yes, we have had burgers in almost every state!). My tenderloin was so moist and flavorful, if I had closed my eyes, would almost have thought it was a filet mignon. I've never had a tenderloin cooked so perfectly. Our English toffee sticky pudding was to die for. Very rich, extremely sweet, we asked for a small scoop of ice cream to go with it, it was perfect. My only regret about the dessert was I forgot my left over. My only recommendations are: the chicories that accompanied the tenderloin were a little too bitter for me; I know it was made perfectly to complement the tenderloin and it was exactly how it should be...I'm just not a fan of bitter. The wine was wonderful with the hamburger and the dessert (we had ordered it before with the ribeye, it was a great pairing), but the taste turned a little with the mignonette and the chicories; pair with non-acidic/bitter foods. Lastly, we really wished the oysters came on ice instead of salt. We had clumps of salt sticking to the shell and to the lemons; the salt overwhelmed the taste and texture of the oysters, but the quality of the oysters were perfect. Thanks for a wonderful Valentine's treat. We would recommend to anyone and everyone. read more

We love Crow, so we decided to try Betty. 80% of the tables were free; it was early. But when the hostess looked at our two year old (who behaves better than most adults in fine dining establishments) all of a sudden there were no available tables. Mmh. We even clarified we needed to be somewhere else soon so we wouldn't need the table for more than an hour; no dice and no apologies either. Well Betty, you just lost three customers that live close by and could've turned into regulars. You should take a lesson from Crow, where they are always friendly and go the extra mile to accommodate us foodies with young children. read more

We've been many times as we live very close, and they consistently nail it. Would be nice to see a bit more variety, especially on the happy hour menu, but that is a minor gripe. Highly recommend. read more

Food was alright, nothing special. for the price I would rather go to crow or walk down the street to Opal Bistro

This is where my husband and I love to go for a luxurious meat dinner. All of their meats are cooked to perfection! We've loved their steak, chicken, and lamb chops, but their pork loin is what keeps us coming back for more! The chef knows how to work with flavors and we have never had such perfectly tender meat as we've had at Betty! You will not be disappointed. read more

We've been going to Betty almost since it opened, and love what these folks turn out. The food is great and the service is attentive w/o being intrusive. The music and the vibe are generally perfect. Only going with 4 out of 5 stars only because the seating in the restaurant isn't that comfy. But the food is delish! read more

I've been going for two years now. Its our "fav" spot to grab a cocktail and an awesome appetizer before going into Seattle. The area is amazing and Betty's is a classy spot! read more

Great pricing on happy hour. Thats why Im giving them five stars. Food is good too.

Betty's pork belly was like cutting through butter. I mean, wow, it was delicious. And the duck leg accompanying it was moist and tender (ever eat a dry duck? Not good!) So while my date had rib-eye steak (yum, he gave me a bite), I was extremely happy with my meal--and 4-stars for the date, too, ha. Not certain the velvet curtain you encounter after opening outside door is necessary, but I understand why they do it. Fabric just incongruent with the urban, contemporary decor inside. But since I don't eat fabric, but rather food, it's a mute point. I hope Betty decides to make pork belly (with or without duck) a regular on its menu. I can't wait to eat there again, next time I crave a perfectly cooked belly :-) read more

This place was amazing!! Everything we ordered was spot on. My mom got a gin cocktail that was fresh with some Rosemary in it (I even liked it, which is saying something). I got a whiskey cocktail and it was really smooth but still had a strong whiskey flavor. My mom got the lamb for her entree. It fell off the bone and was filled with flavor. The polenta mixed very well with it as well. I ordered the duck and pork belly. Wow they both had so much flavor and were tender and juicy. The lentils complemented the flavor nicely too. The service was also great, which is a plus. I highly recommend everything we got! read more

We love Betty's!! But please bring back the rib eye for your steak frites !!The new cut of meat you are serving does not let you claim the best steak frites in town!! read more

We went here last weekend..I thought it was a cute place. The bartender made me a really good drink, the staff was very friendly. The menu was limited but the salmon and steak were very delicious. The desserts were creative and very tasty. I will be back read more

As we live on Queen Anne, we have eaten at Betty many times. Tonight will probably be the last. Although the food is good (not great), the service is very under par. We showed up at 5:30pm without a reservation, knowing that the restaurant would not be busy until 6:30 or 7. When we entered, the room was almost entirely empty, but we were asked if we would like to sit in the bar. We said no, that we would like to sit in the restaurant, and preferably at a booth, none of which was occupied. We were told that it is not possible to seat only 2 at a booth (might miss out on those big spending foursomes). We were instead seated at a two-top and told that we needed to be gone by 7:30, as all the tables were booked by then. Fine. The server was okay, not great, and very slow with the service. It took her almost 15 minutes to deliver the check and run the credit card. At the time we left, there were still 8 empty tables in the restaurant, including 3 of the 4 booths that we would have preferred. Our bill, with tip, was $120.00. There are so many other choices in that price range that we have decided to forget about Betty from now on. read more

The food smells really good when you walk in. However, the food was merely decent, but a little overpriced for what you get and the limited menu, not to mention there is only one option for kids unless you want a regular meal. That being said the service is nice and friendly and the atmosphere is nice. Overall I thought it was kind of a overpriced yuppie bar. read more

You should try their steak or burger with fries. Great restaurant. Not the best in Seattle but they do well. Menu doesn't have many options and they always have the same things. Their steak is juicy and great, I love it. I only go because of the steak or burger. Their fries are good too. read more

Great neighborhood restaurant with a large space but warm ambience and seasonal dishes to please. The rotating fish is always delicious and steak frites are my husband's favorite anywhere in town. Highly recommend for reliably good food. read more

Big fan for happy hour (sit on their back patio when it's open). Wine prices are reasonable, and the HH menu is enjoyable. I've been here for dinner a half dozen times and I do wish their dinner menu either changed more frequently or was a little more expansive. That said their chicken dish is really lovely. read more

Wish we could have said stars for this place! Service was terrible and me and my husband had to reschedule after the host double-booked our reservation for 2!! Management was far from understanding or courteous. We really enjoyed Crow on the bottom of the hill but are having second thoughts on this place. Research before you reserve Seattle. read more

solid food, sit at the chef's counter. like the Guinness ice cream for st. pat's!

happy hour disappointed all 4 of us....just another opinion I guess....small 4 dollar plates....not that tasty...nice servers....but a bit S-lo-w....ordered a 1/2 pound burger and was told the kitchen would not cut it in 1/2....what's that all about?....much better out there I think read more

This is our 3rd visit to Betty. As with the prior 2 visits, everything was excellent. The advice was consistent, the food was superb, and we left satisfied in every way. We had reservations, which does make a difference. Our table was ready when we arrived; we were seated promptly, and our server checked on us regularly while we made our decisions. The only complaInt would be that it took a bit longer than possibly necessary to get our wine and food ordered. We were warned in advance that the pan roasted chicken my husband ordered would take 25 minutes -- not a concern on our part, but a valid consideration. His chicken was excellent. I had the fish of the day, which was a grilled trout. Our food was excellent, as always. We had the double chocolate mousse cake for dessert, which was superlative. Overall, we don't hesitate to recommend Betty to all our friends. It is pricey, but really worth it! read more

Showed up on a slow night. 8 tables open but no room for me without reservation. We're told to seat at the bar which is just a bunch of stools overlooking the "kitchen". Observed cook drinking and cutting his hand while rubbing salt on meat. He put a bandaid on his fingers and continued cooking as if nothing happened. He was cooking and handling raw food with bare hands. We were given a greasy menu on a piece of cheap paper (the kind you print on your home printer). A bunch of appetizers. A handful of entrees. Nothing inspiring. A piece of grilled chicken for $20 or a burger for $18. Overpriced and no healthy options. No atmosphere. Got concerned about smelling like cheap food and decided to leave. Went to Paragon, only 3 blocks away and had an awesome night instead. Why would anybody go to Betty's???? If you want to smell like burger and fries, go to Dicks instead. At least they have shakes. read more

Delicious. Tthere are so many tempting things on their menu it's hard to know where to begin. The parmesan tarte is like a cloud--not quiche, not custard with the flavor of fresh parmesan, it defies words. The homemade pea soup equally fine--tasted the fresh herbs and split peas soft but still holding their shape, and not too heavily flavored with ham--perfect for this extended winter weather. Several entrees on the menu--fragrant chicken, a vegetarian tangine among others. I ordered the braised/stewed lamb shank. Betty's version is superb--marvelous lamb that has been slow cooked so that the meat falls off the bone served with a rich vegetable-enhanced tomato-based sauce and a bed of creamy polenta. Never had lamb that tasted as good as this. Usually declining dessert, on the fabulous $30 deal this month I indulged. Either of the homemade ice creams are sublime--one with a Guiness caramel sauce and the other, a homemade wedge of Neopolitan ice cream (the strawberry layer tasted like FRESH strawberries!) rests in a shallow pool of dark chocolate fudge sauce. And three thin dark chocolate shortbread coins hail invitingly from the top of the ice cream wedge daring you to dip them into the fudge sauce too! Strongly recommend Betty for anyone who knows the difference between ordinarily good and extraordinary! Betty is in that extra-excellent category. I found service to be wonderful--fast, warm, not intrusive and I liked the modern feel of the place. Lighting that was just right for regular meal or romance! Not pretentious, very welcoming, elegant enough to feel like you have dined well. read more