Bentley's

Walking into Bentley’s felt like stepping into a Christmas postcard—the entryway decked out in festive décor set the perfect cozy vibe. - Apricot-cured pork belly tacos with pickled shallots + cilantro for the perfect balance of flavor. - Blackened salmon over pea lentils and leeks—perfectly balanced. - Mac n’ cheese leveled up with smoked gouda, bacon, and a juicy chicken breast. - Daily special: pea risotto with chanterelle mushrooms (don’t judge the pic, it was divine!). IIf you’re craving that warm holiday ambiance and unforgettable bites, Bentley’s is the Salem icon you need to visit this season.

We came to Salem to support a friend and her husband during body building state championships at the Salem Convention Center. She suggested we try the restaurant that’s connected to the hotel they’re staying at and to the center. Bentleys. It was around 6:30 on a Saturday night. Not too busy in the dining room yet. There was a 40 top in the other room though. Hostess accommodated us with seating. Our waitress seemed friendly enough. We were her fourth table and I’m not sure if she had the 40 top but saw her and others running stuff to them. I ordered the Alfredo and the Caesar salad. At first, I loved the salad. Once I wrapped my head around it being served in 4 wedges. I got to the last wedge and noticed movement. A worm, larvae, maggot, something dropped out from the end of the salad

I chose this spot to take my lady to for our 6th anniversary dinner. I want to start with the positives: The food was absolutely amazing. I had the blackened salmon and she had the pork; both were presented beautifully and packed with flavor. The kitchen staff really knows what they are doing. However, the experience fell apart regarding the service. While our waitress was incredibly nice when she was around, she was completely inattentive. It wasn't a matter of being understaffed or busy-the restaurant was actually quite slow, and she only had one other table. It got to the point where we had to leave our payment on the table and walk out because we couldn't get her attention to settle the bill. For a "nice" restaurant, I expected a much higher standard of care. Additionally the atmospher

Bentley's is truly in their prime! I never ate there before they closed during Covid, but I have heard lots of loyal customers throughout Salem area claim that pre-Covid was their prime time, but I think they have found it again. I got the NY Steak (medium rare), which comes with broccolini, garlic & herb fingerlings, mushrooms, & bordelaise, with a extra side of asparagus & a small Caesar salad with chicken. If that would have been my last meal ever, I could have died happy. I haven't had much of an appetite in a long time for anything, & this proved that there is still life in my tastebuds! In recent times, I have also had their Fettucine, pizzettes, poutine (also amazing), chicken, I tried their porkchop from someone else. If I could afford it, I would have anything from here any night.

Top notch happy hour menu. Almost everything, including drinks, is $10. Draft beers only $5. Alexis was wonderfully attentive and a great mixologist. Highly recommend the tacos and brussel sprouts. Truffle puffs had amazing flavor. Beautiful setting. Looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu. Dinner offerings look delicious.