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Honestly, our experience in February was poor and I cannot recommend this place. However, there is a "Bentley's" thread somewhere here on Sowal.com, and a few others reported better experiences than mine. From everything I'm reading, you might want to try Edward's (which opened after we left) and/or Local Catch (ditto) before Bentley's.

Honestly, our experience in February was poor and I cannot recommend this place. However, there is a &quot;Bentley&#039;s&quot; thread somewhere here on Sowal.com, and a few others reported better experiences than mine. From everything I&#039;m reading, you might want to try Edward&#039;s (which opened after we left) and/or Local Catch (ditto) before Bentley&#039;s.

tide12

This place is terrible. I had a duck entree that bordered on inedible. They have no bread service, or didn't for me anyway. It was almost empty. I doubt it stays open more than a few months.

This place is terrible. I had a duck entree that bordered on inedible. They have no bread service, or didn&#039;t for me anyway. It was almost empty. I doubt it stays open more than a few months.

kyleresq

I am so sorry to hear all of that!  We went and it was fantastic.  I then recommended it to my parents and they gave it rave reviews as well.  I highly recommend it!

Abby Prentiss

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I had the steak and it was very good. Service was good also. It is new so they may take a bit to get it down smooth. Love the bar.

Dawn

I have been there several times and will keep going back and i am hard to please. I swear I think some of the negative comments on the internet are from competitors or snooty diners who didn't like their "rude" server who didn't kiss their ass.

I have been there several times and will keep going back and i am hard to please. I swear I think some of the negative comments on the internet are from competitors or snooty diners who didn&#039;t like their &quot;rude&quot; server who didn&#039;t kiss their ass.

Lisa C

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Enjoyed a great lunch at Bentley's - lobster bisque and salad was yummy!!

Enjoyed a great lunch at Bentley&#039;s - lobster bisque and salad was yummy!!

Iris

We have only been in to peak at the bar and will go back.  It is great looking. Will let you know what we think about the food soon!  The menu has something for everyone and they have a bar menu(possibly only during happy hour) that also looks good.

No, I just don't like to spend $40 for a dinner that is inferior to the offerings at McDonald's. Their service is fine. Lulz.

 [quote="Dawn, post: 762650"]I have been there several times and will keep going back and i am hard to please. I swear I think some of the negative comments on the internet are from competitors or snooty diners who didn't like their "rude" server who didn't kiss their ass.[/QUOTE]

No, I just don&#039;t like to spend $40 for a dinner that is inferior to the offerings at McDonald&#039;s. Their service is fine. Lulz. 
 
 <blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Dawn">I have been there several times and will keep going back and i am hard to please. I swear I think some of the negative comments on the internet are from competitors or snooty diners who didn&#039;t like their &quot;rude&quot; server who didn&#039;t kiss their ass.</blockquote>

southdawg

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OK food with terrible service.  It was a 3 hour dinner so we won't be returning.

OK food with terrible service.  It was a 3 hour dinner so we won&#039;t be returning.

beasmiester

Folks, maybe you hit Bentley's at a bad time or when they first opened.  We're neighbors, so of course we want them to do well but honestly the food is terrific and our last visit on Valentine's Day was what you'd expect from a fine dining restaurant.
Please, don't go on impressions from start-up experiences.  John and Kandi have a wealth of experience and the offerings are just terrific!

Folks, maybe you hit Bentley&#039;s at a bad time or when they first opened. We&#039;re neighbors, so of course we want them to do well but honestly the food is terrific and our last visit on Valentine&#039;s Day was what you&#039;d expect from a fine dining restaurant. 
Please, don&#039;t go on impressions from start-up experiences. John and Kandi have a wealth of experience and the offerings are just terrific!

kupcakes

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[b]bentley's[/b]

Went there last night for their before 6 menu. Food was very good. I would not hesitate to go back

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Went there last night for their before 6 menu. Food was very good. I would not hesitate to go back

jeanne17

We ate there 3 weeks ago and absolutely loved it. Our service was excellent - the night we were there it seems like everyone was laughing, having a good time and there was a great rapport between the staff/customers. The chef/owner (John) came by to introduce himself and we ended up having a 15 minute conversation about the restaurant, his other endeavors, general topics about kids, etc...Everyone loved the food - among us, we had everything from shrimp (some HUGE stuffed shrimp, some scampi - both fabulous), 3 different filets (the one with the asparagus and bearnaise was the bomb, but so was the one with the red wine/portobellos), and even some stone crab (so flavorful!). The only let down was that they didn't have any scallops that evening, but that's ok as it just gives us an excuse to back ;-) And no, there was no bread, but who needs bread when the meal is so flavorful and fresh?!

We ate there 3 weeks ago and absolutely loved it. Our service was excellent - the night we were there it seems like everyone was laughing, having a good time and there was a great rapport between the staff/customers. The chef/owner (John) came by to introduce himself and we ended up having a 15 minute conversation about the restaurant, his other endeavors, general topics about kids, etc...Everyone loved the food - among us, we had everything from shrimp (some HUGE stuffed shrimp, some scampi - both fabulous), 3 different filets (the one with the asparagus and bearnaise was the bomb, but so was the one with the red wine/portobellos), and even some stone crab (so flavorful!). The only let down was that they didn&#039;t have any scallops that evening, but that&#039;s ok as it just gives us an excuse to back ;-) And no, there was no bread, but who needs bread when the meal is so flavorful and fresh?!

Paula

So many restaurants to try on 30A, so little time.  We always try a few new places to eat each time we're in SoWal to learn more and more about the area (if we can drag ourselves away from the beach, porch, and pool).  And we always go back to our old favorites (and we're always on the prowl for new favorites that we can return to again and again and drool about when we're not in SoWal).

So many restaurants to try on 30A, so little time.  We always try a few new places to eat each time we&#039;re in SoWal to learn more and more about the area (if we can drag ourselves away from the beach, porch, and pool).  And we always go back to our old favorites (and we&#039;re always on the prowl for new favorites that we can return to again and again and drool about when we&#039;re not in SoWal).

Ohio Girl

We'll be coming down to Seacrest soon and I noticed Bentley's.  Love to try new restaurants, especially when they're close to home.  Would like to hear what you think about Bentley's.  Thanks.

We&#039;ll be coming down to Seacrest soon and I noticed Bentley&#039;s.  Love to try new restaurants, especially when they&#039;re close to home.  Would like to hear what you think about Bentley&#039;s.  Thanks.

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