Betony - Permanently Closed

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   DrMac

   Los Angeles

   14 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on December 30, 2016

   overall4food5service2ambience5

   Waited and waited for drinks. When my wife complained to the waiter, to his credit, the drinks arrived shortly thereafter. Beautiful setting, servers mildly friendly. Entrees excellent. Would certainly come again
   

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   Snaghag

   New Mexico

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Between the innovative cuisine and the insightful stewardship of Anthony Arvin, our meal was a brilliant end to one of the most unusual and creative places to dine in NYC. A memorable evening!
   

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   NewYorkKate

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 29, 2016

   overall2food1service3ambience3

   Betony was incredibly disappointing - overly contrived food that was tasteless, and service that was over-wrought. I am not surprised it closed.
   

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   Bobby

   New York Area

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on December 28, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   So sad that this great place is closing; I had a most heavenly meal there this week.
   

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   JessicaF

   Louisville

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on December 27, 2016

   overall4food3service4ambience3

   One of my dishes (cauliflower) was undercooked. The kitchen made up for it as did the server and apologized many times. Some good dishes and unique dishes. neat space.
   

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   ScottH

   Detroit

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on December 23, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Impeccable dinner with first class service and amazing food! It's a shame that this place is closing. Every inch of the interior is decorated with unique decor and lighting, including the bathrooms. The four course meals for our party of three (which actually turns into a 6 course with the amuse-bouches) was perfect. Between the trio, we sampled a bit of almost everything. Standouts: labne app, lobster mid-course, prime rib main course, truffle tea amuse, pretzel dessert, milk punch with gin. Thanks for an amazing dinner and fantastic service... we will miss you!
   

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   foodie

   New York Area

   149 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   149 reviews

   Dined on December 23, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Sad if is closing ; enjoyed this relaxing luxurious lunch
   

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   amperstine

   New York Area

   29 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined on December 22, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I am so sad that Betony is closing. We had a fantastic meal, from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. The food was delicious, interesting, beautiful to look at on the plate. The service was impeccable. The room is lovely and we had what we thought was the best table in the corner. Altogether a meal I will never forget!
   

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   NYfoodie

   New York Area

   12 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on December 21, 2016

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   I hope this talented team re-opens elsewhere, such an incredible dining experience.
   

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    Perfection

    New England

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So sad this place is closing after the New Year! 😫😤😱😰
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Good food, great appointments..But it is closing on December 31st for good so....enjoy while you can..
    

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    RubyN

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Sad it's closing - really excellent food. Expensive but the service was gracious and friendly. Hopefully back in some form soon!
    

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    KiwiBubbles

    Washington DC

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2016

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    This place deserved to close. Our pre-theater dinner consisted of two courses and the restaurant couldn't even squeeze them out in 75 minutes. Bread was offered but never brought to the table. Food arrived late and cold. Shame on Michelin for recognizing a place as mediocre as this.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Betony's is always a great dining experience, The staff are great and ensure you always feel at home in the comfortable and relaxed environment that the have created. The food is always fantastic and the menu is always has new surprises that tease the taste buds. It's certainly a "Go To" place for me.
    

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    Cklp

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent service and food. Will go back again!
    

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    SkipBuzz

    New York Area

    163 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2016

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Outstanding but pricey with large wine list, excellent service, very pleasant surroundings. Sad its going to close.
    

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    MAMF

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    So incredibly sad this wonderful and beautiful restaurant is closing. The space is a magnificent setting for amazing food and service.
    

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    JR1949

    Denver

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Too much time between course. Meal took close to four hours
    

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    BrianM

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Incredible experience... Nestor was our host and took the experience to the next level - he made us want to come back again... and again.
    

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    MKWaters

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2016

    overall4food4service3ambience5

    My husband and I were very excited to try Betony as we are huge fans of Eleven Madison Park. Betony is a beautiful restaurant, well appointed and tasteful, especially at Christmas time. We chose the chef's tasting. The food was very good and the presentation was beautiful. The time between courses was very inconsistent. I was very impatient toward the end of the meal as it took longer and longer between courses. We sat down at 7:30 pm and did not finish the meal until 11:30 pm. My biggest disappointment by far was visiting the ladies room and finding that there was no toilet paper in the stall, none, nothing, and no extra rolls. For a restaurant of this caliber I was shocked. Not a good thing when you're wearing your finest clothes and have to drip dry (all ladies can relate to this). If you have lots of time and are true foodies you will like Betony but I recommend you bring your own toilet paper.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food, and excellent service. A great spot for a date night or any other type of special event!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2016

    overall1food1service3ambience4

    Food was unacceptable. for the price we pay for a tasting menu, the quality of almost all dishes was absolutely poor!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Have had the pleasure of dining here many times over the past 2+ years. The food and cocktails are always amazing. Hospitality and service is second to none. I look forward to seeing all the many talents here branch off to do amazing things after the restaurant closes this month. It's a shame we're losing such a fantastic place. Thank you for providing long lasting memories and experiences I'll never forget here at Betony. Wishing you all the best!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great loss when they closed the doors.
    

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    Geordy

    New York Area

    181 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    181 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Sad to hear it is closing soon..go now! Went for lunch, dining solo to use Open Table gift... Lovely table on 2nd floor overlooking bar area and 57th Street. Amuse bouche of a tea with brown butter, delicious and warming. Great warm rolls. WInter green salad 's plating made it a bit difficult to eat but dressing was tasty. The petit filet dish was an artistic site to behold and perfectly cooked... In between the two courses was offered a bowl of the potato veloute which if returning I would order as first course! Also offered a wonderful wine to go with. Other wine ordered by glass, generous pours and good pairings. Servers were pleasant and efficient.
    

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    xica

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    this place was great. every dish seemed to be handmade. the service was impeccable and the food amazing. a bit pricey but worth it for a special occasion, for sure.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great, food, nice environment. Would definitely go back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. Original ideas with food. Lots of depth and fragrance.
    

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    HenriettaOrient

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2016

    overall2food3service1ambience2

    We arrived promptly for a 6:15 reservation, a time when neither the bar nor the dining room was crowded. The sommelier came to advise us about wine, but may have been disappointed when we told him we would like cocktails before thinking about wine. We then waited at least 40-45 minutes to receive the cocktails--despite two polite queries on their whereabouts. In the meanwhile, a waiter took our orders, and a server attempted to provide us with the amuse-bouche...which we asked to postpone, since we had not yet had our cocktails! The sommelier did stop by at one point to "explain" that the bar was very overwhelmed...though even 45 minutes after our arrival, there were still empty seats at the bar. The food was generally well prepared (though my companion's first course lacked the sauce that appeared on my identical one), but not outside of the category of that which I could prepare at home...in other words, not quite living up to $110 for a four course tasting menu, plus supplements for nearly every choice. Décor is beautiful, and it was generally quiet, though the tables are VERY close together. Not a perfect place for a romantic dining experience. The service staff, while polite to the point of being obsequious, didn't actually provide service that made sense for a fine dining experience.
    

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    ellenost

    New York Area

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Betony is one of my top 5 restaurants, and I am heartbroken to hear that it is closing at the end of December. Food, hospitality, service and decor are wonderful! If you haven't yet dined at Betony, please hurry in--yes, Betony is that terrific!
    

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    SpangleNYC

    New York Area

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The setting is warm and intimate, like dining in a living room, with top-notch service and creative offerings with unusual combinations of flavors. However, the fixed-price cost of 3 courses and dessert is $110, without drinks and tip. The portion sizes are modest but the food is beautifully presented and visually striking (sorry, no photo!).
    

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    Sherman

    New York Area

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We have hadd been here few times and never have any bad experience with the food and services. Selections on the menu is always fresh with the right balance of ingredient preparation. Excellent food!
    

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    Daysun

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tremendous food and terrific service... attentive, courteous and thoughtful and of course delicious from start to finish.
    

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    Harri

    Miami

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2016

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Truly enjoyed the place, great ambiance, friendly and attentive service, wonderful and imaginative cuisine. Outstanding tastes throughout. Unfortunately the main course was cold and didn't really meet the expectations but the rest was perfect. Will go back sooon.
    

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    guyhouston

    Houston

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The prix fix menu had a variety of choices to fit every taste. The sommelier Christopher was extremely helpful in navigating the impressive wine list. Delivery of all courses was flawless and properly paced. The price was high but typical for a Manhattan restaurant of this quality and everything was perfect.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Well thought out taste and texture, wonderful service, great experience
    

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    EY135

    Little Rock

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was one of the best experiences I have ever had. The food, the staff, the setting, all were fabulous. One of our party is a vegetarian, and a picky one at that. Everything was perfect. From the thorough explanation of the wine pairings, the detail of each course, to the attentive, but not smothering service.
    

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    Paul

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Betony is a class act. Everything is done to perfection. Food was fantastic & the service was impeccable (without being snobbish). It was a birthday dinner celebration and they had a birthday note written out and they lit a candle with dessert. Decor is very very beautiful. With all the courses and the number of amuse-bouches, be prepared for a meal that can take 2-3 hours. Highly recommend.
    

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    love2bicycle

    Seattle

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2016

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything about Betony is beautifully orchestrated, took a lot of thought, yet it seems to rise out of an organic place. Bryce Shuman, the chef, creates dishes so divine I wanted to savor them forever. Everything was wonderful. the servers truly pampered us but were unobtrusive. They served so many small bite-sized treats before our many courses that i lost count. My favorites of the main courses were the exceedingly tender and fresh lobster that had been covered in a sauce that had been poured through tied bunches of fresh dill. As I feasted, a faint scent of the dill filled my nostrils. But the crowning achievement was the short rib that had been stewing for two days before being seared over white-hot charcoal. It was simply best beef I have ever tasted.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2016

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    An excellent time, very tasting food, very charming service, very trendy place :I highly recommend!
    

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