I have to laugh at myself for this.... I was so underwhelmed on my first visit here we almost din't come back, and now this is THE restaurant I bring people to when they visit us from out of town. It must have been an off night, I must have been grumpy, and my taste buds must have broken or something is basically all I can say for myself, but I'm SO glad I went back. J Betski's has consistently good food and their servers are always nice. They take reservations now, and you order through a QR code on the table, so it's an easy peasy experience, but if you need help there is also someone around for that. I am OBSESSED with their potato crisps and their simple cucumber salad. I get those every time we visit. They change the menu often enough to keep you interested in new things, but always have their staples available too. I'm a big fan of their Schnitzel and pirogies. My husband RAVES about their Smoked Brisket Burger. I would also argue that their Truffle Deviled Eggs are the best thing on the menu when they have them. They have great cocktails and a large beer selection. The only difficult thing about eating here is having limited space in my stomach because everything is seriously so good. Bonus: they have a dog friendly heated patio. read more

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Don't let the "German" brats & beer misguide you, don't let the fennel or other items deter you, this is honestly top 3 restaurants we've ever been to. It's Michelin quality food at prices lower than many of its neighbors. This is a gourmet restaurant in the trappings of an upscale casual outfit - the perfect balance. Amazing chef. Amazing vibes. read more

I have been to J Betskis twice now and my experience has been great both times. The staff is really friendly and the service is timely. Both times I've gotten the Buttered Bourbon Old-Fashioned and it is delicious. P.S: It can get a bit sweet so ask for light syrup. This time we got the Mushroom Three Cheese Pierogi and the flank steak. I'd recommend both items. The flank steak was perfectly charred and cooked a medium rare. We also got a cucumber salad as a side. Nothing fancy but it was refreshing. P.S: They have implemented a QR system where you can scan your phone to place an order and pay for your tab as well. It works because you can order when you are ready and don't want to wait for the server. One drawback is that it won't let you add notes to your drink order in case you want to customize your drink. In my case, I had to walk up to the bar and let them know that I wanted my drink with less syrup. read more

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Our first time at J Betski's was wonderful! We sat outside and had very quick service - as soon as we ordered something via the QR code it wasn't long before it arrived at our table. The flank steak and Schnitzel were delicious. My husband enjoyed the German beer selection. Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Outstanding food and great service. Mouthwatering pierogi appetizer. The schnitzel and sausage plate were delightful. We left room for desert and the hazelnut torte alone would bring us back, read more

My son and I had the chance to try this restaurant recently. The layout is open, featuring a bar near the dining area, which can get a bit loud. We tried the pierogies with sweet potato filling, which were prepared well and had good flavor. My son had the pork with cranberry broccoli, and the pork was very tasty, with a nice portion. I had the crispy ginger Asian chicken with a potato stick and coleslaw. The chicken was moist and tender, with a good crunch, and the coleslaw was tangy with a touch of sweetness; the potato stick was my favorite part, and I could have used more. The service was good, but note that you'll need to use your phone to order with a QR code. When that didn't work for us, a waiter took our order. This was my first time here, and I'll have to come back for a second try in the future. read more

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It has been way too long since we have visited J Betski's. It moved to a new location. Very cozy and laid back with an outside dining option. The food is just as we remembered - outstanding and delicious. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Our waiter was great and recommended several items when we were stuck deciding. I had the ginger fried chicken with ginger slaw and potato crisp. It was so good. My wife had the sausage plate with sweet and sour red cabbage. We paired our meal with the pisgah brown ale, a perfect accompaniment. We finished with the chocolate hazelnut torte. Glad we shared it (dinner was filling). It was a great dinner.We will be back very soon. read more

J Betski's - Sausage plate - German Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My cousin made reservations here last night and I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. It was a cute atmosphere, not too flashy. The QR code menu with poor cell service was kind of annoying, but we fumbled thru! Sadly I don't recall our main servers name, but I must commend the exceptionally efficient, quick service from the team of folks that delivered drinks and all of our food items to the table. I would also like to suggest making a change to the signage for your restrooms. As I waited to use the ladies room, staff encouraged me to use the men's room as each restroom was single use, so why not take down the traditional gender signs? Changing gears, on to the most important part of the review in my opinion; the food!!!' I had the opportunity to sample a number of appetizers! The pumpkin pirogies were out of this world amazing!! The croquettes and the pretzel pieces were pretty darn good too! I ordered the burger with a pirogi on it and wow, it was one of the best burgers that I've had in a long time!! The potato "wedges" that were served with the burger were really good too! I appreciate the insight provided by the one employee when we asked how they made those potato wedges things. I was also very impressed with the quality of food for the price. The meal was a zing and of course we had to sample some dessert too! The apple walnut strudel was delicious as well! Thank you so much for a wonderful dining experience! I am looking forward to making a future visit and plan to sign y'all's praises to my friend that moved her from Germany a few years ago! Thank you! read more

J Betski's - German Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I was expecting a more upscale place, it's just a bar with tables. The food was good, fair. We had 7of us when I called to make a reservation they squeezed us in? The place was empty when we got there. I don't think I will return. read more

Overall good with a few quirks. They operate solely off a QR menu with toast app ordering. You can order what you need when you want it, which because it was around 5PM on Saturday was very efficient, but the app allows for no customizations, substitutions or special instruction. IE sauce on the side, no caramelized onions, etc. The wait staff was pretty attentive and friendly enough but it was odd not having an actual server. We had the pretzel for an appetizer and it was fresh and delicious. The sauce it came with tasted really good but was a bit thin. The Jagerschnitzel was perfectly cooked and came out quickly but was warm, not hot. The sauce and accompaniments were all good. We decided upon the gingerbread cake for dessert. Plating looked good, and the sauces were a nice addition. The texture was slightly sticky and good but it had way too much spice. I like a strong spice flavor but this was extreme, like slightly burning sensation on your tongue extreme. No exaggeration. It's hard to get German food in this area and while I'd like a little more variety of German items, we'd come back again. read more

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The best pierogis I have ever had!! The food is always delicious, fast service, friendly staff. We've been here twice now and each time we wanted more pierogis and said we need to be back soon! read more

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Ventured out in snowy Raleigh to the comforting German restaurant, J Betski's. Everyone that works here is incredibly nice and welcoming. Food was ordered with a bar code on your phone, and the service was incredibly fast. We started with the mushroom pierogies, which were incredible! The dough was chewy and crisp on the outside, and the filling was rich, cheesy, and umami. We also shared the cabbage and cauliflower salad which had delicious pickled cauliflower and onions, and the toasted pine nuts on top added a nice nutty flavor and crunch. My husband had the venison goulash meatballs - the goulash was very flavorful with warming spices and a hint of spiciness, and the meatball was very tender. I had the chicken stew, which was very rich, buttery, and herbaceous. The only issue we had with our entrees is that they weren't hot, which would have elevated the great flavor they had. We ended our meal with their soft pretzel and braised cabbage wedge. We missed the big salt crystals on the soft pretzel, but the side of mustard it came with was superb. The cabbage wedge was deliciously braised in beef stock and balsamic - very flavorful and tender. Overall this was a hearty, warm meal, perfect for a snowy night. The service was delightful and fast. The only issue was the entrees being room temperature, but all the food was very flavorful and well-priced. We will be back! 7/10 s *Mushroom & Three Cheese Pierogis: Polish dumplings filled w/ mushrooms, gruyere, parmesan, & mozzarella *Cabbage and Cauliflower Salad: coriander-turmeric-rice wine vinegar marinated cauliflower & cabbage w/ red bell pepper, toasted pine nuts, saba *Venison Goulash Meatballs: venison ' pork meatballs in goulash sauce over spaetzle *Chicken Stew: braised chicken in cognac gravy, root vegetables, mushrooms, spaetzle *Cabbage Wedge: balsamic glazed & charred *Hot Beer Pretzel: housemade sourdough & pilsner soft pretzel w/ spicy sweet mustard read more

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Our server was really nice, he explained how the Qr code works and the menu and how to make payments too! He didn't assume we would know how it works, and we really appreciated how nice he was. Too bad I didn't get his name. The indoors had no space when we got there so we got a table outside but then when a party left, we asked our server and he was very accommodating and seated us inside as it was a little too warm for us outside. My mum is a vegetarian and she also really enjoyed the veg options I ordered for her! We ordered 3cheese mushroom and the potato cheese pierogi, hot beer pretzel, kale and quinoa, cheese spaetzle, baked oysters and the jägerschnitzel we were pleasantly surprised by how good everything tasted. The caramelised onions and breadcrumbs are a good addition on the pierogi and spaetzle. Got a less sweet mocktail, was very basic but not the best. Loved the Togo options too, picked up a few samples, and will definitely be back for the food (dine in and/ or to go :)) read more

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I'm a fan of J Betski's! I think it's a great spot for a casual but delicious dinner. I like that you order through the QR core, but you still get assigned a server. Each time I've been everyone has been very friendly and helpful. The pierogi's are tasty, definitely a must order here. I recently gave the pierogi burger a try and it did not disappoint . You can tell they hand make their tasty burger patties. The spaetzle is also always tasty as well. They have a solid drink menu and best options to chose your flavor profiles for mocktails. Looking forward to heading back in. read more

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Food: I do not say it lightly when I tell you this is my favorite restaurant, hands down. The food is amazing, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the price is great considering the olympic sports they go through to ensure quality meat, produce, preparation, presentation and overall experience. J. Betski's is also well versed in dietary exclusions and/or special recommendations i.e kosher, gluten free, dairy free, vegan (I am gluten intolerant). Service: Although they use a barcode system for customers to order their food now, I do not mind. It's a relief not having to touch a sticky, disgusting menu that will ultimately be cycled out and tossed in a landfill eventually anyways. I mention this because I see a lot of the reviews hating on the barcodes. The server is essentially a waiter/waitress and they act as such! They fill your glass of water as soon as you sit down, and provide a decanter full of water for endless refills. They are there if you have any questions. Bonus, the owner John almost always comes out to check on my husband and me, and open to any suggestions. For example early on, a lot of customers were giving poor ratings because of the "sterile, clean, bright" environment, so they started to dim the lights and add candles to give the people the ambiance they wanted. Values: I love their strong family values and enjoy seeing his wife and children when they visit. It makes it feel less stuffy. The restaurant is named after the owner's Grandmother, a fun fact I learned. Staff: It says a-lot about a business when the staff has been there for a decade or more, too. They care deeply about their staff and go to great lengths to provide them with long term employment and it shows. I saw this during COVID when all small business' were truly hurting. read more

The last time that I dined at J Betski's was when it was located in Seaboard Station so I was excited to check it out again. We started off with the potato and cheese pierogis and the cabbage-kruat-mushroom pierogis. For drinks it was a glass of sparkling rose followed by the buttered bourbon old fashioned for me and a cocktail for my husband. For our entrees it was the seared diver scallops for me and the schnitzel for him. We could not pass on dessert so we ordered the orange almond bread pudding. All of the food and drinks were so good. If you are craving German/Polish food then this spot is a must visit. read more

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The pierogis were incredible and the brisket burger killed it. How is this place not a 5. The potatoes as a side were fire. The one negative is i wish there was more of it. My son enjoyed the brisket plate as well. What a gem to hit while visiting from Richmond. read more

We've been sleeping on J Betski's! Easy ordering at the table via QR code Indoor/outdoor seating options Delish pierogis Beautifully plated dinners (that was truly a surprise! Like the plating was wonderful!!!) Great German beer options Will definitely be back, we were so happy to find this spot! read more

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What's old becomes new again and such is the case for the new J Betski's! A long-time favorite for German and Polish eats, J Betski's shut down during the pandemic and moved to a new location off Whitaker Mill Road. Given that there are so few German or Polish dining options in the area, it's great to see it back! Inside, the space is a bit more modern and less dark, while still retaining an Eastern European sensibility. Bar in the back, a bunch of 4-tops and a large covered patio up front. They only opened this past weekend but I hopped in for dinner to see how things were. The place was very busy on an early Tuesday so I'm guessing all their old customers and clients were excited. I ordered up some delicious, pan-fried potato and cheese pierogies along with a crispy and unctuous pork chop which was slow-roasted pork shoulder in a panko-crusted coating, yum! Service was solid as usual and the place is still getting up to speed so be patient! Overall I'm quite happy to see J Betski's back online and look forward to visit #2 and trying their classic caramel-bacon, chocolate torte! read more

J Betski's - German Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Excellent taste and quality in the food, 9 out of 10; customer service and friendliness of staff 7 out of 10, atmosphere ambience 8 out of 10 read more

The food was good, but very beige it wasn't appealing. The gentleman that waited on me wasn't very friendly and did not make me feel welcome. However, the young lady who seated us was very friendly and very nice. As far as ambience, it feels like a warehouse I feel the field was overpriced for the portion and the location. read more

We enjoyed the ambience and food! Staff is very attentive and nice!! The online ordering and payment makes it easy

First time at J. Betski's. Not a fan of German/polish food so wasn't sure I would like it. Ordering directly from the QR code at the table was a little different but it was efficient and the food came out fast. Servers were friendly and easily accessible if you needed them. Our water glasses were filled immediately and a large carafe of water left on our table which I love. I ordered the seared tuna appetizer and the beet salad. Both were absolutely fantastic. Generous portion of the tender tuna and fabulous flavors in the beet salad. My husband adored the duck but was a little disappointed that his pretzel didn't come with cheese. I probably won't be back because there wasn't much on the menu that appealed to me but what I did have this time was delicious and a great experience. Glad I tried it and would definitely recommend to others. read more

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BLUF: Those one-star reviews complained about the default tip percentage. I wouldn't trust them too much. Those one-star reviews are useless. They essentially complain about supporting small business and one of them their entire table apparently ALL ordered just the schnitzel, how about trying J Betski's many other delicious dishes! While we miss the vibe of the old place, we also love the new modernized approach. Each one of their dishes feels crafted and thought through. The sourdough pretzel's crusty exterior and tender interior. The potato's crispy exterior and delicate fluffy interior. These textures and flavors can only be made over night! Their use of the electronic ordering and pay system is very straightforward and easy to use. It allowed us to really control the pacing of our entire dinner. read more

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I was craving german food. But i thought there wasn't any German food in Raleigh...till my husband discovered this place. I've tried many german restaurants but this one... actually made us cry, no joke. We sampled almost every thing. It felt like a german grandma was back there cooking. Every thing was so fresh, authentic, flavorful, and not salty like most restaurants in this city. Can't wait to come back and bring my friends!! read more

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Had very high hopes for the reopening So basically it's a self serve concept. Think Bar Taco minus the friendly staff. You seat yourself. Place your order(Drinks and Food) using your phone. So no interaction with a human to ask questions etc. I would describe them walking around the restaurant like Zombies, could barely get their attention. 18% service charge was automatically added to the bill. What did they do? . I did all the stuff a wait person would of done except deliver the food. I am was so ready to leave I didn't notice the 18%and I tipped on top of it. Food was great. read more

J Betski's - Sample of Service Charge - German Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Small sit down neighborhood deli or takeout place that is actually a store front of a pharmacy but nice comfortable atmosphere and plenty of tables to relax at. My girlfriend and I were greeted at the counter by the owner and he gave us menus and pointed out the specials for the day. Ordered the "Nassau County Pastrami" sandwich to share (girlfriend never eats much). She almost ate the whole thing because it was delicious!! I ate my half which was chock full of pastrami and other unique toppings like pickled okra, havarti cheese etc. and the red of hers. Truly the best sandwich we've had in a long time! Delicious!! Cool relax city deli vibe in a pretty old classic neighborhood near downtown Raleigh. We'll be back from Cary again! read more

My friend and I came here for an Offline event and everything we had was outstanding! Service was awesome and very chill ambiance to it. They also have premade meals to take home with you. I had no idea this place existed and I'm happy I was able to experience it as I will definitely come back. First course: Mushroom Pierogi, phenomenal! I could've eaten 10 of them. Our favorite of all courses! Second course: - Smoked salmon with potato salad, sounds weird but it was actually really good and I'm not a fan of smoked salmon. - Beet and goat cheese salad with arugula and walnuts, delicious! Third course: not pictured bc we were too excited - brisket with creamed spinach and cheese pierogi, super good! - scallops with with and sour cabbage & peppers, and mushroom dumpling. Fourth course: - peanut butter banana mouse, amazing! - chocolate hazelnut torte with bacon, really good and I am not a fan of hazelnut. (Light taste of hazelnut) read more

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Best brisket in town, excellent service (anything we ordered was served within 10 minutes) and everything was absolutely delicious. read more

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Best burger I've had recently. The smoked trout was phenomenal, and the sausages were superb. We were in Germany last month and were transported back there by the food tonight. We'll be back! read more

bar and drinks five star. they have chopin vodka!! excellent beer selection. the food menu is diverse and appealing. the sparsely was tender and delicate. a variety of pierogis were available and filling. they are doing what the can with the space but lacks character that you may be seeking in a german establishment. i also dislike having to scan a code to order my food. read more

Pros: Super friendly staff. Incredibly fast service. Nice atmosphere. Challenges: I found everything to just be OK. No problems with it being hot or anything. Pretzels were fine, pierogi was good (we tried both kinds), the braised cabbage was mushier than I would have liked, and the schnitzel I felt wasn't crispy enough and had a slightly sweet flavor in the breading that just didn't work for me. Spouse did enjoy the chicken stew. I'm kind of meh on the QR code system - I like the concept, but it also meant that we needed to ask our questions upfront because it felt like after that the focus was on dropping things off and moving along. Maybe they were understaffed that night, though. That said the place was packed and everyone else seemed to be enjoying their food - just wasn't the German I'm used to and was craving. I'd still say worth checking out if you happen to be in that part of town - it was an hour drive for us, and we probably won't make it again. read more

Excellent food, each bite melts in your mouth. Crab was a favorite tonight. Will definitely come back to try more! read more

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This place is truly a GEM!! From the top to bottoms I loved everything about this establishment. It's several things I really like I'll start with parking it's plenty of it and even across the street parking, when you walk up it gives you a Friday night feel. The lights outside are nice when you walk in there are grab and go refrigerator which is nice bc you really might want to take something home. We were able to seat ourself and there are QR codes on the tables, you can place your order via phone or with a waiter/waitress and if you use the phone your can order everything at different time which was nice we didn't have to wait for our server to order I thought that cool bc most restaurants are short staffed and this is a brilliant idea to not have customers waiting. They bring a pitcher of water when you sit down. Now let's get to the food! It's is so DELICIOUS!! My goodness you can taste the quality and freshness in all the dishes, felt like I picked the beets out the ground myself. We also tried some unique dishes that were soooo good guys try something new and definitely go here! The desert we got was top notch I want to go back and buy a whole pan! Wooh! Guys try this place let me know if you like it! CuZ I'm pretty sure I'm in love. I had a mocktail and that was good can't wait to have some real drinks. Lastly the Owner when I say this is one of the nicest people I've met! He was just a genuine person who put love into what he does. read more

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Tried J Betski's for the first time last night and will be for sure coming back! This is a nice casual dinner spot I would 100% recommend. You seat yourself and have a QR code at the table to order your food and drinks! The service is very fast and our waiter kindly explained how everything works. We started off with the Mushroom and Cheese and Duck Pierogi. They came out quickly and were so delicious. I loved the mushroom and cheese ones the best, the duck ones had a sweet sauce with them which I personally wasn't the biggest fan of but my partner loved them. For our mains we got Jaegerschnitzel, Pierogi Burger and Cheese Spaetzle. All of the food was amazing! read more

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Came here with some friends for dinner as it was recommended by one of them. I was pleasantly surprised. You order through your phone which made service super fast. The waitress was friendly and attentive even though she had a large party in addition to ours. I tried some of the cocktails; spicy margarita and the whiskey sour were both good. Also tried small plates, steak pirogi and oysters that were both tasty. For my main I had the duck trio which was good overall the sauce at the bottom of the plate was really good as well. The chef came to check on our table and was really nice. German/polish food is not on the top of my favorite cuisines but I'm glad I popped in to check this place out. read more

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I really like the new concept. Food is still great, and I love being able to order with an app anytime I want something. Food is delivered very quickly, as you don't have to wait to cater a waiter/waitress. They also have food that you can buy and take home for later. read more

Food and service was really good. I highly recommend you check this place out. The bulleit bourbon sour and blueberry mule were really good. The oysters were really good and the cheesesteak pierogis were bomb!! read more

After having been a regular customer at J Betski's original location in Seaboard Station, I can say I am thoroughly disappointed and will NOT be frequenting their new location. The entire table ordered schnitzel, which was arguably OVERPRICED for a tiny sliver of pork tenderloin and no sides (having lived in Germany, I can tell you the German's would be disappointed to say the least over the prices and portions). Overpaying for schnitzel wasn't even the worst part of dining at the "new" J. Betski's, it was the fact that after YOU order on your phone and go to pay on YOUR phone, there is an 18% service charge added to the bill. This service charge is NOT posted anywhere prior to paying. It is a hidden fee that leaves you feeling angry, cheated and deceived after an arguably OVERPRICED, OK meal. After being charged 18% , you are still asked to leave a TIP for very little service being provided (wait staff only brings out your order - nothing more). J. Betski's I'm not so sure you're that great of a restaurant to rest on your laurels and think people won't be disappointed in these hidden fees. YOU WILL LOSE BUSINESS and ALREADY HAVE! BE BETTER and stop price gouging people! read more

Amazing place. This was our 5th time there and each time gets better. Owner came over and introduced himself and couldn't have been nicer. Best burger in town. Incredible martini and phenomenal beer selection. Outdoor patio and indoor bar are both excellent options read more