Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "Each bite was a symphony of flavors, expertly crafted and beautifully presented."
• "The seafood platter was fresh and flavourful."
• "Oysters were fresh and delicious."
• "The food is fabulous."
• "The food is always superb."
• "The oysters are incredibly delicious due to their freshness, meaty texture, and delightful salty taste."
• "The mains were delicious, my girlfriend got lobster which she loved."

Cons:

• "Personally I have had better seafood and service for less then half the money."
• "The lobster was undercooked and slimy, the turbot overcooked and manky."
• "I think the food was marginally overpriced, and sadly the whelks were overcooked so they ended up tough rather than chewy."
• "Our starter was too salty and we had to fix it ourselves by adding butter."
• "Some of the oysters were smelly and looked... pre-chewed."
• "The grilled fish was one of the worst dishes I have ever been served."
• "The steak was literally the worst stake i had in my life. It wasn’t juicy at all and it was over cooked!"

Service

Pros:

• "Arguably not only the best and freshest oysters in London, but without a doubt the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff when it comes to oysters and seafood."
• "Can’t thank the team enough for how we were treated; their knowledge and passion for the providence of the produce and wine we were served."
• "The service is excellent."
• "Service was just as I like it. Informative, and not too fussy."
• "Excellent service by Tiago and the rest of the staff."
• "The service we received from the guys behind the bar was excellent."
• "The service is excellent too! They serve food just nice and provide you as much service as they could."

Cons:

• "One of our waiter had on the dirtiest white jacket have very seen in my life."
• "Then the games began: I have never encountered a serving staff so keen to buy my silence."
• "The waiter seemed distracted by two young female influencers on the other table and knocked a full bottle of water onto me."
• "Prices, as expected, were high but experience didn't match expectations."
• "We waited 30mins for a table that we had made a reservation for."
• "Why is this restaurant still open, how has it not shut down? This place does not practise basic food safety and does not comply with basic hygiene standards."
• "Unfortunately, the manager was so arrogant he thought it is normal to kick someone out and call him rude just for the fact he is an Arab."

Atmosphere

Pros:

• "We were sat on the terrace, it was nice and cosy."
• "A really great experience, the oysters were incredible, the atmosphere spot on."
• "What an amazing place we sat on the terrace which was great the atmosphere was so nice."
• "They had a gentleman playing music for the outdoor terrace which was a nice touch."
• "Beautiful decor."
• "The restaurant looked beautiful, modern and clean."
• "The atmosphere (we ate indoors after visiting the Summer Exhibition at the Royal Academy) was perfect."

Cons:

• "It was VERY cramped - I had to ask someone on the next table when I needed to get out if they could get up and move or I couldn't get out!"
• "We sit at the outdoor table in the restaurant and have dinner with the mouse who keeps running around under the table."
• "We was left disappointed."
• "Never have I ever had such an awful experience in a restaurant and I most certainly do not recommend coming."
• "Little did we know that our normal comfy table in the restaurant upstairs was to be traded for a draughty booth."
• "Lacked any real atmosphere."
• "Also they should have invested in a plastic transparent wrap around to keep the wind out. Even with blankets and heaters, it was bloody cold!"

Value

Pros:

• "Value for money and great location."
• "For the reasonable price we paid, we received twice over the value."
• "All worth the price."
• "It was not expensive and was really delicious."
• "Prices are reasonable for the area."
• "Price is reasonable considering prime location."
• "It's expensive but worth it."

Cons:

• "When it came to pay the bill it was £117.00 For 6 glasses of wine."
• "For all its history and grandeur, Bentley's is pricey."
• "It's on the pricier side of London dining."
• "The food is extremely expensive."
• "The major downside was the fish and chips for £25 and the batter was mushy from the inside."
• "The desserts were overpriced."
• "Just not really worth the high price tag."