Betty Restaurant Review

Last night Cafe 1853 had the privilege to dine at the Betty Restaurant on Queen Anne hill: http://www.eatatbetty.com/  Since this was our 3rd time we thought it was about time to formally compliment them on the dining experience they provide. Simple put, this is a great little casual restaurant with a really strong kitchen! Combine that with reasonable pricing and you have success. We would characterize their menu offerings as either very high-end comfort food or casual fine dining: check it out and you decide :) Perhaps the most unique feature of their entrees is that they are served over real spectacular broth based sauces; if we "discover" their secret we will share.  The 4 items we selected will be rotate at the top of this blog when you hit play. 1) Spanish Potato & Chive Croquettes with petite salad and chevre vinaigrette: this disappeared before I got a taste so had to be fantastic. 2) Asparagus Cream soup du jour: very good with a truffle oil finish, would be even better with no cream and a creme fresh finish. 3) Slow Braised Lamb Shank with creamy polenta and gremolata: very good unique twist on this one, if you like lamb order it,well braised and the base is amazing. 4) Pan Roasted Chicken with seasonal vegetable and fingerling potatoes: seared to perfection with roasted garlic and, not to be redundant the broth base is incredible. Get there early, we had 6P reservation and by 7P on a Monday night they were packed!  We would like to see their wine list enhanced a bit; we chose a Chateauneuf-de-Pape 2007 that paired well across our menu selections. Drop into Betty when in the area or make a special trip, you will be favorably impressed!  This is RJ Kirk with Cafe 1853, Enjoy!