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#757 of 15,774 Restaurants in London
Travellers' Choice2023
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Bentley’s has been serving it’s seafood delights and feeding the hungry shopping masses for over 102 years, a haven for fresh oysters, grilled fish and steaks from around the British & Irish Isles and has been under the watchful eye of Michelin star Chef Richard Corrigan for the past 12 years. The sensitive restoration of this famous restaurant has retained many original features of the building and the spirit of Bentley's original arts and crafts heritage has been preserved in the carefully thought-out choice of furnishings, fabrics and wallpapers. American oak flooring, light wooden panelling and the reframed old Bentley's fish paintings all add to the relaxed air of calm, understated luxury.
PRICE RANGE
US$20 - US$83
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours, Drinks
CUISINES
Seafood, European, British
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Dog Friendly, Gift Cards Available
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We have been to Bentleys on several occasions over the years as we enjoy the environment, the quality of food and the fact that it has been established in London for so long. In these respects we were not let down starting with the Xmas...décor. The food was as always great and we both enjoyed it. Two minor complaints would be that upon arrival it seemed disorganized and our table was not ready. Front of house did not know what to do and the bar was full so we were left standing and in the way of staff. Fortunately another member of staff after 10 minutes rescued us with a solution :-). Secondly one of my bug bears is when a table is not cleared during dinner of items that have bene finished with or not required. Our waiter did not seem to want to do this and items such as pre dinner drinks and bottles and dirty plates remained throughout.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 5 days ago

Our hotel booked us a table at Bentley’s for dinner. Are we ever glad they did. We only had one night in London on our way back to Canada and what a lovely way to spend an evening enjoying lovely pleasant service and wonderful food....We will definitely return next time we are in London.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear skychaserCalgary, Thank you for posting such lovely feedback. The team were really pleased you chose to spend your one night in London at Bentley's and delighted you had a very pleasant evening. Looking forward to welcoming you back next time you are in town....More

Reviewed 1 week ago

I love Bentleys every time I come to London eating in Bentleys is a must. The atmosphere is always buzzing, the oysters are fantastic & the specials are always worth checking out. Portions are good & the bread is yummy. I'll be back.

Date of visit: November 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 days ago

Dear vinum1920, Thank you very much for writing this fantastic review. We are delighted you love Bentley's and we are really looking forward to seeing you again next time you're in London. Kind regards,  Milos Srdanov  General Manager

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great service and delicious food. Oysters were lovely and I had selection of 5 available. Daily special of ravioli was really good and we both had half grilled lobster with lemon butter garlic and chunky chips, so yummy. Lobster came with side salad so we...didn’t really need side of spinach suggestion that we had ordered. Wines are very expensive and as this was a pre theatre lunch we had glasses of champagne and glass of white with main. Terrace very comfortable on a wet day with heaters keeping us comfortable. Hadn’t been back to Bentleys for many years and will definitely return.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Jan8134, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review. It was great to hear you enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch before the theatre. We make a selection of fresh pasta daily and are really glad you loved the...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We have been here a few times now and it never disappoints. Service excellent as always, great choice of wine by the somelier and the John Dory special was outstanding.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Dear Roddy, Thanks for leaving us such a wonderful review. The team really appreciate your kind words and are delighted you enjoy dining at Bentley's. We always have delicious specials on our board that showcase the wonderful seasonal market produce available. We are very much...More

Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

Sat outside on a cool night under the heat lamps. Service was good and food was too. Quite expensive but it’s London and we’re on vacation. Half lobster with garlic butter was delicious.

Date of visit: October 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear Jane, Thank you for your fantastic feedback. We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience at Bentley's and had an enjoyable meal on our covered terrace. Hope to welcome you back next time you’re in London. Kind regards, Milos Srdanov General Manage

Reviewed 22 September 2023

We were recommended Bentley’s by a family member. We can very much see why! First time trying oysters and were guided and assisted so well by Antonio. I had half lobster and hubby had fish pie. Both incredible dishes. Antonio was a brilliant waiter and...cannot rate the restaurant highly enough. Will be back 100%!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Dear W6413JQlisaf, Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing review! Antonio loved reading your kind words and the whole team were really happy to hear you had a great initiation to oysters. We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back...More

Reviewed 11 September 2023 via mobile

It is a nice place to celebrate something as the price is very very expensive if it’s just to go have a nice food. The fish is good and the oysters are good too. Service was attentive but seriously beware the final price as it...can be higher than expected.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Dear F7074KFmariar, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We’re so glad you had a good experience. Bentley's is always a great place for a celebration We very much take pride in serving only the finest seafood and this does come at...More

Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

Firstly yes the food was fantastic 10 out of 10 but the service in our opinion was poor …had to ask 4 times to have our glass filled from the bottle that was out of our reach …charged £12.50 for lemonchello that was meant to...be free and £33 service charge …won’t be back ..More

Date of visit: September 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Dear thepedlar2007, Thank you for your review following your recent visit with us. I am so pleased to hear that you thought our meal was delicious and gave full marks for the food. I am sorry to learn that you were disappointed with the service....More

Reviewed 9 September 2023 via mobile

We had a pleasant late lunch on the terrace area. I can’t really fault the food. The Vietnamese oysters were delicious - this is the place to go for oysters, they were big plump and delicious. Seafood cocktail was also very nice, as was the...sole meunière, hake special and meringue desert that we shared. We had 2 cocktails, fizzy water and 2 cokes. Service was good. My only criticisms would be the fact that the table felt a bit cramped and that in addition cover charge of £2 per person plus a 15% service charge at 15% on the total made the bill pretty expensive. The sole meunière was £65, it was lovely but I think a side should be included at that price. The bill came to £252 which was quite a lot considering apart from the oysters we shared starter and desert. I’ve had cheaper tasting menus! At least the food was nice.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2023

Dear Supertaster13, Thank you so much for sharing your five star feedback! We were delighted to hear you spent a lovely afternoon on our terrace enjoying our delicious seafood. We put customer experience and our ingredients as our priority so were glad to see this...More

Reviewed 2 September 2023 via mobile

We visited this restaurant for the first time as we had been brought a voucher for Christmas by our sons and we had an amazing time. We were allowed to choose where we sat in the restaurant,. All the staff were so professional, friendly, helpful...and made you feel comfortable. We hah champagne with our meal which was bought to us when we wanted. The Royal Seafood Platter was assembled on the bar so we could see everything going on it. The seafood was just so fresh, all the seafood just tasted of the sea. Just wish there was more really. We were given more bread, my husband was given a taste off another oyster before we left as we were asking where the oysters came from. The decor is wonderful, the atmosphere is great and the overall experience was one I would love to have again . Well done to the staff who were all first class.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

Dear Joanie, Thank you so much for leaving this really lovely review! We pride ourselves in serving the finest seafood in London and are so glad you had an outstanding visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to Bentley's on another occasion. Kind regards,...More

Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

I am embarrassed to say that this was my first visit to Bentleys, but from the first interaction with the security man until our leaving 4 hours later, the whole evening was a pleasure. The food was first class but my memory is of the...friendly, knowledgable and professional staff- thank you Frederica- who made the evening so enjoyable.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2023

Dear KenGee380, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We were delighted to read you really enjoyed your evening at Bentley's and the whole team appreciate your kind words. Federica was particularly pleased to read your fantastic feedback. We...More

Reviewed 8 August 2023

We arrived at Bentley's by chance and what a great time we had. The staff made us feel right at home and the food was fantastic. Luigi took such great care of us. Even our twin 16 year old sons were taken back by the...terrific service. They even enjoyed the Oysters! The food is cooked to perfection. We will definitely return to Bentley's and it is already been recommended to our Friends.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 5 September 2023

Dear Turn2TC, Thank you so much for taking the time to write this terrific review! We are thrilled that the whole family had a wonderful time at Bentley's. I have passed on your comments to Luigi who was so delighted to read your kind words....More

Reviewed 7 August 2023 via mobile

Starters - I had the scallops with the vadouvan curry butter which were cooked to perfection (I wasn’t so keen on them being hidden by a load of coriander but that’s a personal opinion). My partner tried a hot rock oyster with garlic butter which...was tasty and also the dressed crab which was delicious. Sadly he found himself biting into a small piece of shell and when this was mentioned our server, he didn’t really acknowledge it. Not the end of the world but not something we would have expected in this fine dining establishment. Mains - I had the whole lobster with garlic butter which was cooked to perfection (thank you chef!). My partner had the turbot which he said was just amazing. Drinks - We really enjoyed the cocktails and I also asked for one that was not on the menu and this was provided without question - nothing was too much trouble. The only small niggle was when the food was brought out to us, the staff member was left standing there until another server came over to transfer it to the table. Not an issue for us but I felt the poor man was just left standing there holding a tray of food and it wasn’t that busy in there at that time. We had a fantastic experience here, thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service was almost perfect. A special mention to the gentleman who was standing outside the restaurant greeting guests with a big smile. Thank you and we will be back.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 2 August 2023 via mobile

Lovely place to enjoy a nice meal out. Unfortunately I did not try the food since I already ate. But I ordered drinks with my family… the bar tender was so nice he pleased with a porn star Martini…. The service was nice and polite...the toilets were cleanMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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F P, Other at Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill, responded to this reviewResponded 3 August 2023

Dear Llubi, Thank you for leaving us a five star review! We are so glad you enjoyed your Martini. Bentley's is a great place to enjoy a drink or two as well a wonderful meal. We hope to see you back again soon so that...More

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Dear klaudies2, We do allow dogs outside on our heated and covered terrace. Should you have any other questions or queries, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4