Bette

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461 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011 40.747249 -74.003044
nr. Tenth Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: American Traditional, Southern/Soul
Price Range:
$$$
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Reader Rating:
6.5 out of 10
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Official Website

betterestaurant.com

Nearby Subway Stops

C, E at 23rd St.

Prices

$16-$35

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Celeb-Spotting
Dine at the Bar
Hot Spot
Romantic
Singles Scene

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

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This venue is closed.

Although this restaurant comes care of "Queen of the Night" Amy Sacco (Lot 61, Bungalow 8), the diners aren't the teenage models and Diddy clones you might expect. The crowd is a good ten years older, and they wear a lot more Scoop than Patricia Field. The all-Zip Codes-welcome comfort zone is established by a decor that's more cozy-chic living room than cool VIP section. The creamy taupe-and-umber color scheme radiates comfort and warmth. The menu won't dazzle you with innovation, but Ken Addington serves up food that's sometimes spirited, generally good, and always serviceable. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Extra

It may seem like Siberia, but the elevated back room is the quietest, most pleasant place to eat.

Recommended Dishes

Pan-roasted Scottish salmon, $26

6.5

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

0%	Would you go back?
50%	Would you take a date?
0%	Would you take kids?
50%	Would you go on business?
50%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	7.0
Service:	6.0
Décor:	8.0
Value:	5.5

Bette

All about the atmosphere

dwallack79 from 11106 | Posted on 5/7/08

Overall Rating: 108 (Recommended)


Food:	7
Service:	8

Décor:	10

Value:	7

Took an out of town guest to Bette along with some friends after a show. The atmosphere is top notch and very impressive for an NYC restaurant. Very ambient, low lit, and sexy. The service was very good. My entree, however, was awful. The braised short ribs were mushy and unfullfilling, and the horseradish puree was unedible. I did however, get to try the steak as well, which was excellent, as well as the truffle fries. So I will chalk it up to a bad dish and say that the overall experience was very NY chic.

Bette

don't bother

gourmandcanuck from 10001 | Posted on 10/27/05

Overall Rating: 105 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	7
Service:	4

Décor:	6

Value:	4

My big beef is that for what u get it is seriously overpriced and the service though polite was seriously distracted. The waiter forgot two of our dishes. We were served coffee in dirt cups. The food was tasty but really quite ordinary. The people seated next to us, had an even worse time ( and were v vocal about it) but i will let them write their own review. In short, there are much better places to eat in Chelsea for less money.

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