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Playa Betty's, New York, NY

Playa Betty's

4.1
4.1
1204 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
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Playa Betty's

4.1
$30 and under
Mexican
Upper West Side

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
A Road Trip Down the California Coast serving up California Beach Food to New York City's Upper West Side. Stop by & enjoy the best of the West Coast!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:30–00:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 712-0777
  • Website
    https://playabettys.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Vilanueva
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through Playabettys.com. Taco boxes: to-go, packed taco boxes for large groups.
  • Location
    320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Cross Street
    75th St
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is located right next door; entrance is on the Western side of Amsterdam Avenue between 75th and 76th Street.
  • Public transit
    We are located on the Northwest corner of 75th Street and Amsterdam Ave. <br />Trains:<br />1 Train to 79th Street & Broadway<br />1/2/3 Train to 72nd Street & Broadway<br />B/C Train to 81st Street, Natural History Museum<br />B/C Train to 72nd Street Central Park West
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 1,204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Playa Betty's offers a lively atmosphere with "great food and drinks." While some guests find the service slow during peak times, others praise the "very helpful team" and "fantastic service." Outdoor seating is a highlight, especially in pleasant weather. Enjoy a "fun and cozy" setting perfect for gatherings or pre-show dining.

1,204 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    New York City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Short Menu, small portions but very tasty. Price is so so. We enjoyed the meal and would go back again.

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  2. Christine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was outstanding! Food was delicious, staff were friendly and quick without making us feel rushed. Excellent place!

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  3. Vicki

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Restaurant was nice when we arrived but by 6 pm it got really crowded. Tables too close together for comfort. Not relaxing at all. Loud music pretty frenetic Could be considered fun but it really was mostly annoying Good food and great potential. Lower the music spread out the tables. Would be more enjoyable I don’t like groups of people waiting for their table standing right on top of me

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  4. Sean

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to grab food before show at beacon theatre. Done it multiple times. Can make reservations and thru get you in and out quick if needed. Food n service never disappoint

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  5. Rick

    New York City

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and drinks. The service was a little slow as it was very busy, and the noise level was pretty loud.

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  6. Lori

    New York City

    45 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I thought this restaurant was just ok. The staff, the food, ambiance was the same. I do not think I will return. I would not recommend.

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  7. Susan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great. $4 Taco Tuesday. Frozen Paloma was great.

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  8. Jeanine

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Playa Betty is not the place to go before a night at the Beacon. Food has deteriorated over the years.

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  9. Susan

    Charleston

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Very loud, very loud, very loud. Guacamole, awesome entrées just OK.

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  10. Nicole

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was okay, server was very nice but service was slow. Food came out at various times. Drink service was slow but spicy marg was good. Don't know if I will return.

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FAQs

Playa Betty's offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. Playa Betty's also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 712-0777.

Playa Betty's is rated 4.1 stars by 1204 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Playa Betty's restaurant

Playa Betty's

4.1
$30 and under
Mexican
Upper West Side

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Playa Betty's

320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    75th St
  • Area
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:30–00:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    A parking lot is located right next door; entrance is on the Western side of Amsterdam Avenue between 75th and 76th Street.
  • Public transit
    We are located on the Northwest corner of 75th Street and Amsterdam Ave. Trains:1 Train to 79th Street & Broadway1/2/3 Train to 72nd Street & BroadwayB/C Train to 81st Street, Natural History MuseumB/C Train to 72nd Street Central Park West
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Miguel Vilanueva
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    https://playabettys.com/
  • Phone number
    (212) 712-0777
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available through Playabettys.com. Taco boxes: to-go, packed taco boxes for large groups.
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