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Playa Betty's, New York, NY

Playa Betty's

4.2
4.2
1209 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
21:00
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. 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
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 1,209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 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.

1,209 Reviews

  1. Howard

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was pretty good. Food came out fast which was really good as we were going to a show at the Beacon theatre. The waitress was GREAT. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and very efficient. She could have possibly moved restaurant up to a 5 star rating.

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  2. Suzanne

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend this spot. Fantastic food, atmosphere and the service was incredible! Our waiter, Jordan, was amazing! He took the best care of us! My family, as well as myself, can not wait to go back! Btw all of the staff was incredibly helpful and everyone was so nice.

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  3. Rina

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Arrived early and loved the food. Server was attentive, noise level low. Got very busy later on.

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  4. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. Great place for kids!

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  5. KyleM

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Christmas concert

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  6. Ryan

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    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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  7. Christine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    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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  8. Vicki

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 4.2 stars by 1209 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
21:00
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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