Playa Betty's

4.2

1209 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Lively
Neighborhood 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 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

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

4Food
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.

1,209 Reviews

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Howard
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
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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Suzanne
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
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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Rina
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
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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Lisa
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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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KyleM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Christmas concert
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Ryan
New York City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 9, 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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Christine
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 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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Vicki
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Sean
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 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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Rick
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 23, 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 takeout 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
75th St
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 10:30 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

Playa Betty's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Guacamole

Chips n Salsa

Queso

Menu

What 1,209 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Playa Betty's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Playa Betty's restaurant rated?

Is Playa Betty's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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