J Betski’s

Came here after attending a small NCASA Quiz Bowl tourney, was not disappointed. First, I had the cabbage and mushroom pierogies, which were maybe a bit too intense in several ways given I ate all three alone but otherwise very good and especially given their role as appetizers. Next I had the fresh kielbasa on a toasted bun with fries. The fries were very good, and while the paprika mayo had difficulty with being fluid enough to dip in well it was ultimately best that way. The kielbasa was extremely juicy and would be described best as a perfect compromise between a good hot dog and a bratwurst. It wasn’t spicy at all itself, but was accompanied by potent horseradish, sauerkraut, and chopped red onions. It was overall great, and to top it off I had a serving of strudel. Despite the chocolate layer and the accompanying maple ice cream, it managed to be extremely light on my stomach, which in my opinion is one of the greatest virtues a dessert can have. Would definitely come again.

Best german food of my life. Its better than what you probably know german food to be. Throw a dart at the menu, sit back and enjoy.

We finally visited this restaurant again to celebrate my partner’s birthday. Everything we ordered was out-​of-​this-​world amazing! We decided to try the specials today, and ended up getting pan-​seared scallops and shrimp, and pork and venison meatballs with spaetzle. The meatballs were by far some of the best I have ever had in my life. My partner and I both agreed that the scallops were ridiculously good. They were so fresh and perfectly cooked! We ended our meal with the famous chocolate bacon torte, and an apple strudel and left very very full and satisfied. J Betski’s never disappoints!

Way more expensive than it is tasty. I had a reaaaally weird goat cheese gnocchi thing that reminded me of an off brand sour patch kid. I tried to politely tell my waiter my feedback on the dish (phrased differently of course because hey– if I made that, I would want to know) and he was pretty rude about it. I’ve been Disappointed here twice. Also, cocktails subpar.

Went for dinner with a large group and the food was OK. We had a few great items and several average ones. Most of the food was way too salty and the prices were high. The fresh kielbasa and pierogies were the two best dishes we had. Service was a little slow, but very friendly. I might go back for lunch, but not for dinner.

Delicious. Came here for a family lunch. We all ordered different dishes off the lunch menu and were very pleased. I made a reservation beforehand and we were seated immediately. It is deceivingly small inside, so I suggest getting a reservation during obviously busy mealtimes. We tried the beer, food, and dessert. All were amazing. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, and we will defiantely be going back.

Very, very good. Very small inside but good food. I’ve been here for lunch and for dinner — I can say dinner is the best. Lunch isn’t bad, just not as good as dinner and not as many options.
We started with the Potato and Cheese Pierogies — love them! Would absolutely recommend! For lunch I had the special — a reuben burger with fries. It was juicy and cooked just as I ordered it. Fries were very good. Nothing to complain about but I’d try something else my next time back for lunch.
Service was ok. It took a little long to get our bill but food came out in a reasonable time and everything was correct.
In summary, would absolutely go for dinner, lunch is up for debate.

J. Betski’s is a German and Polish and then a touch of modern fusion mixed in. You absolutely have to order the pierogi and they were the best part of the meal. They were filled with pumpkin and cheese and so good we had to order another plate for the table.
The restaurant is located in Seaboard and is rather small compared to other spaces in the area. The mirror in the back adds an optical illusion so it looks a bit bigger than it actually is. We made a reservation for 4 on Opentable and waited just a few minutes for our table. The tables are cozy and very close together. The bread and butter at the beginning of the meal took me back to Germany and it was truly authentic bread. I had a special seasonal salad and it was fabulous. The salad had Austrian Speck (similar to prosciutto), almonds, strawberries and gorgonzola. I ordered the schnitzel and it is presented on a modern triangular plate. The presentation was nice and the breading on the schnitzel was a bit different than other ones I have had. We also had to get the Kaesespaetzle and they are a good side. There was a loud and obnoxious group of people dining when we were there and it distracted from the meal because it was really hard to hear the conversation. Other than the noise level, the food was delicious from start to finish. Some of the dishes on the menu were more on the exotic side. The fish of the day for example had shitake mushrooms, ginger and carrot purée and other vegetable and was not German or Polish at all. There is a nice variety where you can get your traditional Bratwurst and Schnitzel and Pierogi and then have a more modern meal. The menu is very balanced.

Yum yum yum. I adore this place. The pork schnitzel is amazing. My hubby got the hanger steak and he loves the dish a lot. Oh the smoked kielbasa was delicious as well.

On 10-​10-​2015 my wife and I ate lunch. I had the beet salad which was very good. She had a hamburger and fries. The burger was not cooked completely. The fries were excellent. The service was slow. They offered to cook another burger. No thanks. There was no charge for the burger and one of our chocolate torte desserts was free. The dessert was real good. This was our first trip. We’ll give them one more try because they were nice.

We’ve been to J Betski’s a couple of times now and are definitely fans. The first time was on Valentine’s Day with a pre-​set menu, and the most recent time was just a random date night. Both times, the food and service have been top notch. I’m not sure I would classify J Betski’s as a classy or elegant restaurant and feel like going in your jeans on a date night is perfectly fine. There were a couple of tables that were a bit more dressed up, but to be honest, the atmosphere and semi-​close quarters do not warrant any type of extra fancy outfit.
The food — delicious! We ordered two types of pierogies — the mushroom one and then there was a cheese one on special (three in each order). SO delicious — and sadly, between the two of us, we ate ALL of them. Really flavorful and perfect. For dinner, I had the schnitzel. REALLY tasty… the meat itself was perfection, the potatoes were spot on, the lingonberries were a perfect addition, but the only thing I could’ve done without was the dill-​cucumber salad. I wish there would’ve been another type of salad or something, or maybe even spaetzle if you want to get really crazy!
Service has been friendly and prompt both visits, no complaints here! There’s a good beer and wine selection.
Overall, J Betski’s is definitely worth a visit because it’s amazingly delicious.

This is a wonderful little place in Seaboard Station! You feel like you’re transported into another place, not Raleigh, NC.
You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the sausages are amazing. The dipping sauce that comes with the fries — so amazing. Get the sausage all the way, they have great sauerkraut. After stuffing yourself, try to save a little room for the bacon chocolate torte. I’m pretty sure they pipeline that straight from heaven. It’s only the size of a snickers bar, but it’s incredibly dense and rich. It’s best to split between 2 – 3 people, just because sausages are so filling.
It’s a small venue, so I wouldn’t go with a group over 6 people. The staff are amazing and attentive.

Looking for a unique place to fine in a quite area near the government complex, j betskis is that place.
This place has German dishes that are made with fresh ingredients. The rolls are baked at the restaurant or the bakery next door, the owner shops daily at the farmers market for the salad greens, the tea is very fresh and flavorful, and the sausages are all mixed and made on site.
In Raleigh visiting or if you live nearby like us, stop by!

I had some very much tasty pierogi and sausage for lunch. My wife had a schnitzel sandwich that she quite liked and thought the pierogi were amazing. Not a pricey lunch, but the portions are a little small for the cost.

I like everything about this place. It was comfortable in an old world way, the service was excellent as was the food. I had the Fresh Kielbasa Sauerkraut with Spicy Mustard and the soup of the day which was a chilled creamy asparagus. The Kielbasa was perfect. It was dense but still very tender and full of flavor. The sauerkraut was just sour enough, definitely not sweetened. The spicy mustard added all the heat one could want. The soup was exactly as you would expect chilled creamy asparagus soup to be: delicious and refreshing. I asked for a beer reco and even that was spot-​on!

If only « Unilocal» would offer 10 stars I would give this A perfect 10! ON DATE NIGHT we thoroughly enjoyed every bit of our meal! So authentic. Very intimate and «warm» environment. Great service great appetizer great meal and great dessert!
I mentioned during my meal that this is one of the TOP THREE RESTAURANTS I have ever been to!

I’m not a huge German food fan, that said I do occasionally get a craving for good German cooking. Problem is the options are limited, and most of the places I’ve gone to are horrible. J Betski’s is the opposite of horrible, they have mouthwatering meals rival any other find dining establishment in the area. Don’t expect kitschy outfits on the waiters, this is not that kind of German restaurant! Definitely a must try if you like German food, or have never had it and want something a bit different.

Lunch or Dinner, the food here is outstanding! In my opinion, the best way to check it out is to go for lunch and try THE best burger in town: The Reuben Burger. (see pic… finally paused long enough to get a pic of it… it’s a beauty!) Do know that this burger is not on the regular menu! In my experience it’s almost always available on request, but it’s best to call first and make sure they have it.
Most recent visit was Tuesday lunch. Yes, I called first to make sure the Reuben Burger was available and my Friend tried it for the first time. Both of us got it with our choice of side: the Austrian Potato Salad. This is served warm with mustard in the dressing. Very delicious. Our burgers were so rich and tasty… every layer outstanding. From the bun to the Pastrami, the cheese, sauerkraut and the sauce… this is stick-​to-​your-​ribs, finger-​licking good deliciousness!
Service excellent as always, as well. Everything we saw come out of the kitchen looked fabulous, and everyone seemed happy. Another stellar experience here, which is all I’ve ever had!

Als Polnisch-​Amerikaner der in Deutschland geboren ist… ich muss euch mal sagen… es hat mich so gefreut hier zu essen. Dass was wir hier gefunden haben ist so nah dran gekommen… *sigh*
Ich meine… hier in den Staaten kann mann fast überall eine Bratwurst kaufen aber kaum schmeckt es halt so ‘echt’
Das Bier kommt natürlich (teilweise) aus Europa und geht klasse mit’s Essen.
Geht dahin… lasst die Warte euch nicht abschrecken… und genießt :)

OH MY YUM! J. Betski’s is so so so good!
J. Betski’s is located downtown in Seaboard Station. They serve German and Polish food.
My boss loves this place. The first time I went, he took my coworker and I here for a quick lunch. We ordered this amazing tea that had a liquid sugar to sweeten it. Best sweet tea I’ve ever had! Heads up, they only serve this tea at lunch, it is not available for dinner.
Shortly after my lunch experience, I raved about it to my boyfriend so we went for dinner.
For an appetizer, the pierogies are the way to go! If you are like me, you will have no idea what a pierogie is. I really did not have much knowledge about German food when I went in. Do not fear! The servers will steer you in the right direction. Pierogies are like dumplings with different fillings.
For an entrée, I recommend the Pork Schnitzel, Austrian Potato and Dill Cucumber Salads, Lingonberries.
For dessert, Chocolate-​Hazelnut Torte with Sea Salt, Caramel and Crispy Bacon. Let me repeat that, Chocolate-​Hazelnut Torte with Sea Salt, Caramel and Crispy Bacon. It doesn’t get any better than that.

Date night means delicious food in a cozy, romantic setting and J Betski’s does not disappoint. Wunderbar!
Candlelight, with some light rock music in the background. It was romantic and playful.
The pierogies were both perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. I was a little disappointed that the entrée was not available so I ordered the appetizer version instead. It was dee-​licious.
The shiitake mushroom barley soup was loaded with mushrooms which the owner, John, obtains from local growers. One of the tastiest soups I’ve had in awhile.
Our server was very knowledgeable and offered suggestions. She was also attentive and made sure we were enjoying our meals.
Excellent food, great service, romantic ambiance. Kudos J Betski’s!