Betty Lou's

Great food, comfortable atmosphere, and attentive staff. Danielle was on the spot.Definitely be returning to this place. Already looking for an excuse.

I recently checked out Betty Lou's and it was a great experience overall. First off, the decor is super fun, whimsical and charming, with little quirky touches that really set the mood. The bar and drink selections are on point too, offering everything from classic cocktails to a few creative twists, so there's something for everyone.As for the food, it didn't disappoint. The chicken pot pie was hearty and comforting, the perfect cozy dish for a cool night. The gumbo was packed with flavor; nice meld of spices, savory, and just the right amount of depth. And let's not forget the carrot cake. It had this light/smooth cream cheese frosting that wasn't overly sweet, which was a nice touch. I would recommend making a reservation, it does seem busy and seating is limited. The staff members were all welcoming and polite. Service itself was a little slow, but it was a busy night. The only other thing to note is that the prices are a bit on the high side, so it might not be an everyday stop, but it's definitely worth the splurge for the experience. Overall, great vibes, delicious food, and a fun time. Would definitely give this restaurant a try!

I love the drink names! Clever and cute. The ingredients on all of them sounded really intriguing. I settled on the....Strawberry Rhubarb NegroniStrong and tasty. I liked the smoky flavor to it. The artesian ice cube was also a nice touch. Pork Belly RillionsNice chunks of pork belly, the sauce was a little to runny. Having the sauce as a thicker glaze would've set it off. Still good. Braised Short RibsVery tender and fell off the bone. I loved the wine reduction gravy on top. The greens were tender and clean, I would've loved a tad more vinegar to be a bit more acid forward. Still delicious as they were. The grits were cooked too fast and were uncooked being a bit grainy and crunchy, they also needed more heavy cream and butter or cream period (seemed water based). Betty's Biscuit w/ Bourbon Peaches Biscuits were homemade. The peach preserves were delicious! I wish they gave more of it. Bigger biscuits and more peaches for the price would've been better. It appeared that the biscuits were microwaved to warm them since one of the biscuits was really hard to cut with the spoon like bread gets rock hard after microwaving. The decor is awesome! I loved that they served all the items on fine china. Service was super friendly and welcoming. Betty and her daughter are there working. I would totally recommend them.

So I tried at the new restaurant Pasadena for lunch, Betty Lou's. I got the catfish with collard greens and dirty rice. The dirty rice was good, a little undercooked but flavorful. The collard greens did not have a lot of flavor. They need to find a ham hock and throw in the next batch. The catfish (blue) was good, big, fried properly, but honestly, minimum seasoned. They're tartar sauce was really good, and I am rather picky about tartar sauce.My bill is wrong as I was taxed incorrectly, I brought this to their attention, and I think they have fixed the problem. This is hopefully just a new restaurant having some opening issues. And I'm willing to bet it is, at least one more time.

Went to Betty Lou's for the first time tonight and as soon as I walked in, It was giving a southern cottage vibe which was nice. I ended up getting the Pork Belly and the Gumbo! The pork belly has a sweet glaze and was tender, delicious. I also got the Gumbo which was flavorful and savory, the shrimp was cooked well! Overall food was great, can't wait to try more things on the menu in the future! The service was nice, well attended and checked on our group to make sure we were satisfied. I highly recommend this spot!

We had an outstanding dinner at the bar with superb service by the bartender and owner Meredith. I could not say enough about the cocktails, boudin, catfish, collards and the pot pie crust was outstanding!It's a place for elevated southern comfort food in an environment where you could have a nice date night. A new must try in Pasadena! We will be back

Service was great, wish there was more coffee options for brunch or and martini espresso was ok. The chai cinnamon roll was my favorite but everything else I had packed flavor.

The food and atmosphere was excellent and so was the service. This is a new gem in Pasadena . I will be going back soon

This place is a Gem!! The minute you walk in, it's just so inviting. The decor is beautiful. A true scratch kitchen, with amazing entree's, desserts, as well as excellent one of a kind upscale cocktails. Everyone is outgoing and friendly! If you decide to go, make a reservation! They fill up quick.

My wife and I visited Betty Lou's on Sunday, February 23, at 12:30pm with 8 other friends to celebrate my wife's 50th birthday. I cannot express how amazing the entire experience was.We were immediately greeted by the owner and she welcomed all of us, which was a nice touch. Jason, our server, went above and beyond dealing with a crowd that big so early. As this was our first time, he took all of our questions about the menu in stride, and explained everything with aplomb. For the record, we only had a couple questions, but he was awesome.Personally, I had the chicken pot pie. It was so amazing that I cornered the owner before we left and asked for the recipe. This chicken pot pie would make the Pope kick out a stained glass window. The crust was divine, and the filling was beyond description. Like, I'd commit minor illegal acts to get another one. I cannot wait to come back to this place. There are so many items on the menu that I just HAVE to have. Thank you for making a menu so amazing!