Playa Betty's

Name: Playa Betty's
Address: 320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10023
Telephone: (212) 712-0777
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1259)

$30 and under

Mexican

320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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!

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://www.playabettys.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Diony Reyes
Catering
Off-site catering is available through Playabettys.com. Taco boxes: to-go, packed taco boxes for large groups.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

What 1,259 people are saying

Playa Betty's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Playa Betty's offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and service" in a lively atmosphere. It's a "perfect place for dinner before a show at the Beacon Theater" with standout dishes like Baja fish tacos and Beachfire Chicken. Enjoy happy hour specials and a fun vibe, though it can be noisy.

1,259 Reviews

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Adriana
Montana1 review
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I did not like it I did not like it I did not like it
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Gina VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time. The drinks were delicious. The staff was so nice. Especially our waiter, Elijiah, was the best. He was attentive, funny, helpful, everything you could ask for.
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Kelly
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Service was slow. We were overlooked for about twenty minutes after sitting and had to flag a server who did her best for us. Our drinks came out without the modifications requested (no salt), and our appetizer was delivered, followed seconds later by our mains, all piled at a tiny 2 top table that made it tough to manage all the plates (and we ended up not eating much of the appetizer so the mains wouldn’t get cold). Still, the food was good with lots of vegetarian options and interesting combinations. I would return for sure, but perhaps not when I had a show to catch as our hour and a half proved insufficient to get us to the show on time.
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Tina
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great dinner at Playa Betty’s before a show at The Beacon Theater. The restaurant was bustling both indoors and out. Our server was friendly and kept our glasses full on a sweltering night in the city. The Baja fish tacos were delicious with hot tempura fish and cool crunchy slaw. The other dish we tried was Beachfire Chicken which was flavorful and perfectly grilled the side dish of Mexican grilled corn was very good. A great pre-show dinner.
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Ann Marie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place for dinner before a show at the Beacon theater.
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Joan
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was absolutely delicious and served quite quickly. The pricing was very reasonable.
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Sharon
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Playa Betty’s was perfect for us due to its proximity to the Beacon theatre. The plus was the food and service. We enjoyed the cocktails and guacamole (healthy serving!) and the entrees were also delicious. Al in all a great experience and we would all go back again.
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Andy VIP
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent! My boyfriend and I will definitely return.
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Linda VIP
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So noisy inside - SO HARD TO TALK - usually eat outside. Otherwise, just lovely.
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Tabethah
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is great and the food is excellent. The portions aren't as large as most places but definitely delicious. Excellent music and atmosphere. I will definitely return the next time I'm on the upper west side.
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FAQs

Playa Betty's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 712-0777.

Playa Betty's is rated 4.4 stars by 1259 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

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
Diony Reyes
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
https://www.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

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