J. Betski’s
10 West Franklin St. Suite 120, Raleigh, NC
919-833-7999
Friday night. Date night.
19 June 2009
My beautiful wife decided we should savor one my favorite cuisines. She chose J. Betski’s Polish and German styled restaurant knowing that I have a soft spot for sausages. That soft spot is directly attributable to my larger soft spot. Sorry Honey, I do love the food.
J. Betski’s is located in a trendy part of Raleigh surrounded by other restaurants and knick knack shops. The building is modern and has patio seating. This being June and North Carolina (and me from Michigan) I opted to dine in, avoiding the swelter. I don’t know how the Carolinians do it.
J. Betski's
We were greeted at the door and were seated with a reservation for two at 6:00 pm. There is no booth seating and it is a small restaurant, presenting few tables. Parties greater than 8 would be difficult to seat. The floor plan is cozy but not the euphemistic version for cramped. The décor is simple, classy, and does well to set the tone for the evening. It has high ceilings and a hard floor which makes for a slightly noisy night. This is the norm at most restaurants nowadays. Betski’s sets its sights on 30 or 40 somethings with disposable income who are apt to seek out high energy dining experiences. I can’t blame them, having waited tables and witnessed the old timers coming in coupon in tow at 4:30 sharp ordering hot water to drink and splitting a lunch portion of poached salmon with no butter, salt, spices or flavor whilst complaining about price, service, and portion size knowing full well they will be back tomorrow and every day, same time, same meal, same complaint.