Bentley's on the Bay... references???

Bentley's is hosting a benefit for the Love of Animals in September on behalf of Alaqua Animal Refuge, so that's a positive testimonial for them.

They are also hosting the upcoming Children's Volunteer Health Network Hurricane Party. I'm not sure who is doing the catering for Bentley's.

where is it?

The former 3Thirty1, across the street from Senior Mohito's. (SW side of 331/Choct. Bay)

thanks, I did not recognize it by that name.

thanx for the help... looks like we may have a winner...

My wife is a flower and event designer and does business with Bentley's (shameless plug: http://www.caridflowers.com/ ) and they have always been very nice people to work with. They have owned the building since before the 3Thirty1 restaurant and are lifetime locals with a very credible business history. When the highway widened and forced the 3Thirty1 restaurant to close because of parking, they decided to fix it up (big time) and use the facility as an event venue. I think that its one of the few places in SoWal that can be outdoor or indoor or both, has an elegant dining room, and is on the bay. Word is that it's booking quickly. Their in-house catering is done by Josh Daugherty who was the former executive chef of the the 3Thirty1 restaurant and Santa Rosa Beach Club (he also happens to be the owner of Bootleg Barbeque Bootleg Barbeque - The Best Barbeque On The Beach in Pier Park but his catering can be anything from low country to high brow)

There isn't enough parking for a restaurant/bar, but there's enough parking for an event venue? :idontno:

i believe the way they handle the parking situation is with valet...

I think that they can do valet if there are a lot of guests but there's still a good bit of parking, just not the number required by law for a restaurant I think. I've not heard of any problems with parking.

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my fiance' and i are looking for a wedding/reception location for the summer/fall/winter of 2010.. We've narrowed our search to several locations, all well established except bentley's on the bay.. I'm familiar with the site location (visually it's great), but know nothing about 'how' the buisness is ran (are they reputable ppl, do they come through on their services, etc...) does anyone have experience(s) with this venue and services??

Thanx for the help...

we had a small reception there.I have been doing weddings a while and they are very nice girls but they need to relax a little with all the RULES. I know its fairly new but be careful and read the contract carefully. They follow it to the period. A lot of the rules are crazy.!!!!! The bride is the only one that can dress there. They close that room after she dresses. I would not use their chef. He is very good but only wanted to leave the food out for an hour! He did not put all the food out we had purchased from him because he said they had slacked off eating. I have always had the kitchen make a basket for the bride and groom but he said it was againist the health department rules. Not True. He was mad because I asked him to leave the food out a little longer. He was a jerk. I think they need to relax and enjoy their beautiful facility and let their guest enjoy it also. I do wish them good luck but be careful.

There isn't enough parking for a restaurant/bar, but there's enough parking for an event venue? :idontno:

they use the lot at seabar, and have an open lot somewhere close.