Bentley's Oyster Bar & Grill in City of London, Westminster

Visiting from New Zealand and being spoiled with great seafood Bentleys was a great experience and the range of seafood was sensational, I would highly recommend and can’t wait to go back again

What a lovely restaurant! We came here for a celebratory meal and the service and food was fantastic! definitely will return!

Having tried other 5star seafood and Oyster restaurants, Bentley's is the top placed in our families book of favourites. From the warm welcome at the door, to the all the excellent staff, you cannot beat the atmosphere here. The food takes the Bentley experience to another level, excellent oysters, fries pie was supreme, and the fish and chips all worth travelling for three hours to dine.

A brilliant way to start my birthday with oysters and champagne. Thx for looking after us so beautifully.

I was a bit skeptical when we booked, worried it might be a tourist trap, but it was absolutely not! We booked for New Year’s dinner, and it was fantastic. The service, from the moment we arrived until the very end, was excellent—always helpful and incredibly kind to us. The atmosphere was super charming as well, with the live music band adding a wonderful touch. It felt like one big family in the room. The food was delicious and flavorful, and the wine menu was impressive. The sommelier who took care of us was attentive until the very end. Totally recommended! ✨️

Fantastic food, service, & music.

Great venue, very reliable food quality. Nice private dining room

We sat at the bar in the oyster room. Not only was the food exceptional we could have been in a show watching them not only prepare the dishes whilst getting such a personal service, but to part of their “team show” as they have obviously worked with each other for a long time and the conversations, jokes and banter were an extra you can’t get elsewhere. Such an amazing atmosphere with exceptional dishes with quality seafood.

Nice and cozy restaurant. The food was impeccable, very tasty and fresh. We had different starters and main courses, all excellent. Can only recommend this restaurant and we will definitely come back.

The food is great, especially seafood like lobsters, oysters, and mussels. The Service is great as well. It is highly recommended. Go the and try sea foods.

Came here for...as you guess based on the name of the restaurant the oysters. They had a great selection, and the staff were knowledgeable over their products, providing recommendations. Overall, highly recommend the oysters here! There was a slight moment where someone was scolding a staff member behind my chair, which startled me as it was quite loud, and it kept going on for a bit. Appreciate that it is probably necessary as feedback for the quality and service training but perhaps to be handled not in front of customers...

Great seafood restaurant It is especially recommended to sit at the bar on the first floor and eat oysters and drink some white wine. The fine dinning on the second floor is also very good. So it’s worth arranging multiple visits to experience it

I’ve been to Bentleys several times in the last year. It’s very good well presented food. I like the menu - particularly the range of starters. The seafood is as good as it should be. Service is very good, attentive but not intrusive. I like the traditional ambience. I’ve only ever eaten upstairs but the bar area has banquette seating and you can sit outside too.

As a group of 4 friends we visit Bentleys on a regular basis and have always experienced excellent food and service so this location has become our regular haunt where we can enjoy each other's company in a warm ambiance.

Great location. Classic oyster bar and grill Very good service. Good selection of oysters. Highly recommended. Ski King

Once again a fabulous meal, this is our third visit to Bentleys and the food never disappoints, every thing we had was superb, the service not quite as good as usual but didn’t spoil out meal.

I came here for a birthday dinner last night and it was such a wonderful experience. Amazing seafood! Very delicious oysters, it was my first time eating Turbot and it was so amazing, the atmosphere was so nice as well. It is more on the high end side but very worth it and reasonable in my opinion. The staff were very kind, knowledgeable and attentive as well, would come back next time!

Very nice atmosphere and delicious food. Very good service.

Great location with first class food and service every time.

I usually don’t leave negative reviews unless it is truly deserved, but I felt compelled to share this experience. We had already had lunch, but we decided to visit this restaurant because I wanted to try British oysters. A staff member in a white uniform who was managing the terrace explained the menu to us very thoroughly. However, my friend cannot eat seafood and wasn’t hungry, so I ordered a glass of wine and some oysters for myself. The staff member, perhaps thinking we had ordered too little, rudely snatched away my friend’s plate, fork, and knife in an unpleasant manner. Later, when we added another dish to our order, he brought a plate back but almost threw it onto the table. I asked him if he was angry with me, and he replied that he was just busy and there was no reason for him to be upset. If he acted that way without being upset, it was incredibly rude and unacceptable behavior for someone working in a restaurant. On the other hand, if he was indeed upset and acted out because of it, that would be even stranger and more unprofessional. I am extremely angry that I paid £100 and was treated this way. I will never visit this restaurant again. Except for this one staff member, the other staffs in suits were perfectly polite, witty, and professional. The food was also delicious. However, this person’s behavior as part of the team was deeply disappointing.

Magical, wonderful seafood. Crab, lobster everything is ready, already peeled. Exceptional service and kindness. Sublime bread and butter. I recommend ++++++ and thank the establishment for the excellent time spent

At the bar you are able to enjoy great food and atmosphere

There are weeks when the heavens part, the stars align, and the gods of gastronomy beam down upon you. This, dear reader, has been one such week for me. Not once, but twice I’ve graced the hallowed halls of Bentley’s in Mayfair. First, hosting a client Christmas lunch in the Mersea private dining room, and then again on Saturday night, celebrating my wife’s birthday with friends. Now, those of you smirking and muttering about my lack of imagination would be entirely correct. But I’ll have the last laugh here, because if there’s one restaurant I could choose to frequent for the rest of my life, it would be Bentley’s. Allow me to elucidate. The Food Oh, the food. Where to begin? Each bite was nothing short of transcendent. The oysters, glistening jewels of the ocean, were impossibly fresh, transporting you straight to the rugged shores of County Galway. The bread arrived warm, its crust yielding to reveal a pillowy interior that demanded immediate slathering with butter. And the scallops? Sweet, tender, and so moorish I began to question the etiquette of licking the shells. Then there was the halibut, its delicate flakes suffused with moisture and flavor. It’s the sort of fish dish that makes you pause mid-conversation to marvel at the sheer brilliance of it all. Frankly, I’d wager there isn’t a single misstep on the menu. Every morsel is a masterclass, a symphony of flavor crafted with unparalleled skill. The Venue Bentley’s doesn’t merely feel like London; it *is* London. It’s a living, breathing embodiment of the city’s history, tradition, and effortless style. The warren of rooms buzzes with conviviality, each space a tableau of happy diners and sparkling glasses. It’s charmingly eclectic, with an atmosphere that somehow makes you feel both a guest and a regular from the moment you step through the door. The Service And then, of course, the service. Good service is expected; exceptional service is rare. But Bentley’s? They’ve turned it into an art form. This is service as it should be — attentive but never intrusive, warm but never cloying. Max, the manager, presides over it all like a maestro conducting an orchestra, setting a tone of impeccable professionalism laced with genuine charm. The team anticipates your needs before you’ve even articulated them. Your glass never runs dry, yet you never feel hovered over. It’s the sort of service that leaves you not just satisfied but slightly in love with everyone involved. The Conclusion In a world where dining out can feel increasingly transactional, Bentley’s is a beacon of what’s possible when every element — food, service, atmosphere — aligns perfectly. This week has reminded me that life is too short for mediocrity. I don’t want to eat out just anywhere; I want to eat at Bentley’s. Anything else simply won’t do.

Tried several places for the best fish and chips in London, this is it by far. From the welcome at the door, to banter with the staff, excellent prepared and presented food, great cocktails, the whole Bentley's experience was 6*. If you are visiting London this restaurant should be top of your visit list or bucket list, but go more than once, loved every minute.

The service was efficient, though it felt slightly rushed at times.

Mistakenly booked dinner for 8 outside in December, worked out very well, plenty of heaters and well sheltered. Live music which added to the atmosphere. Food was extremely good, from fish and chips, lobster and sole.

Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The ambiance is second to none and the baked scallop has become our new favourite. Thank you

- lovely interior design - comfy setting - fair pricing based on quality of the food - good amount of options to choose from

Early evening dinner following a trip to the Theatre so it was quiet but by the time we left there was a real buzz about the place. The seafood was amazing, the service was very good and friendly and if you want an experience with your food then try this. We will return.

Delicious seafood and great service. The smoke eel appetizer is amazing so are the seafood pasta and steak. I also highly recommend the black forest dessert.

Amazing. Service, Food, and Atmosphere. We sat at the bar. Lillo was our bartender/server. He's excellent. Friendly, super helpful and knowledgeable. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Started with an espresso martini (or 2!), small bread basket, oysters. Moved on to the lobster bisque and the special was a squash/crab ravioli. Ended with fish pie and breaded version of their traditional fish and chips. We were too full for dessert!

Food is high quality here and the staff are attentive Building is a bit tired Prices a bit higher than they should be when compared to other food fish restaurants

It’s my favourite place in London. Everything is amazing!

Bentley's Oyster Bar truly impressed us! We started with a selection of oysters, and they were unlike any others we've had in London. Each oyster was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly presented. The scallops were equally delightful—cooked to perfection and bursting with taste. The fish was also fresh and tasty, making the entire meal an exceptional experience. Overall, the quality of the seafood, combined with the charming atmosphere and excellent service, makes Bentley's a top choice for seafood lovers in London. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The service was very very good The ravioli looked lovely, but I regretted choosing the special seafood cocktail. £32 for a few prawns, a piece of lobster and shrimps It looked huge until I dug into it to find it was 50% chopped lettuce, no way worth more than £10 and that's being generous. The soft scoop popcorn ice cream was delicious but at £10.50 also overpriced. Huge building works going on opposite so we had to move and sit upstairs to avoid noise and dust Probably won't go back

I need to come here more often. Fabulous team, intuitive service from the lady at cost check welcoming up through to the waiters. The team were so knowledgeable and informative. It made it such a memorable experience. The food was excellent and such an elegant, well-located restaurant. I’ll be back soon!

Prices are extremely high for the chef's effort, which is rather mediocre. Oysters can't be spoiled, of course, but £8 per piece is rather high. Beef tartar was impossible to eat because it was very spicy and the service was extremely laid back. I would not recommend this place.

Absolutely delightful lunch. Food was first class, wine list excellent and service was fabulous

My go-to place for dressed crab. I’m convinced it’s the best in London.

As a regular, you tend to notice any difference in service & Food. Our Tuesday evening meal was excellent & wonderfully served. Rarely, does this change thankfully.

It was excellent! Good food , good company value for money!

It has been a month since I had lunch at Bentleys. Food was good but service slow. They forgot to discount £50 as I am a member of the Good Food Guide. I have since chased 5 times and still nothing other than they say they are doing it. Very disappointing!

Fabulous care and great food . Loved it.

Most tender and delicious lobster I’ve eaten

It was perfect as always. Wonderful fresh seafoods great service.

Delicious food. Once again loved the Dover Sole and the oysters

We had an amazing meal, the food at Bentleys is sensational. They made my daughter perfect gluten free fish and chips Unfortunately we had to sit next to a couple who let their child play an iPad with volume up throughout. I would love to give Bentleys a 5 star but when you are paying £500 for a meal you don’t need that. They should have dealt with it.

My favourite seafood restaurant in London. I have been many times and get looked after beautifully by the attentive and knowledgeable staff. I always prefer to sit at the counter and love the Rooftop Smoked Salmon, the oyster selection and the lobster spaghetti. I have never been disappointed, it’s quite the treat!

I had been wanting to come to this place for some time, and I was not disappointed. Federico and colleagues at the Oyster Bar were outstanding, the oysters were heavenly, the lobster spaghetti was superb, all topped off with an airy affogato. My partner and I really felt this was an appropriate birthday treat (for the both of us!) but we look forward to bringing family and friends back for any occasion we can possibly think of. Bravo, ragazzi!

Me and 5 friends went to bentleys to continue my friends 21st birthday celebrations. We were welcomed in on arrival by some lovely front of house staff and was seated at the bar. Alessandro served us our drinks for the evening and was incredibly kind and nice to us all evening and was very accommodating to all requests we had. Would 100% recommend giving this spot a visit as was the best place we went to all day!

Magnificent. All. The oysters, unbeatable. And a very professional and attentive service. The Galician maître and, above all, a Bolivian waiter, outstanding. I'll be back soon.

One star is only left for the service and kind waiter. Avoid unless you enjoy feeling violently ill,both my friend and I got food poisoning starting at almost exactly the same time the following day. Sickness/diarrhoea, fever, cramps and dizziness. We both had exactly the same as we shared the squid starter and seafood platter and apple dessert with one cocktail each.

Me and my friend both got severe food poisoning after visiting this restaurant. Please avoid

Overall nice experience but not very impressive. Friendly staffs…Dressed crab very fresh, the sirloin steak slightly overcooked(we asked for medium) oysters not the best that we’ve ever tasted. Lobster bisque just quite ordinary.

An outstanding restaurant. I had the prix fixe lunch, the food was exceptional. I would highly recommend for a special occasion.

The taste is reasonable and the service is friendly. The oysters were also fresh and delicious. I really liked the delicate service, such as wrapping the lemon in a cloth to prevent the seeds from falling out.

A fabulously stylish place with excellent staff and superb food. I'm sure it's wonderful at any time of year but we had a wonderfully cosy lunch there recently. The a la carte menu offers great choice (Cornish crab and mussel soup, Devon smoked eel and baked scallop particular highlights), but we also enjoyed some excellent specials (beef and oyster pie a standout). Highly recommended special spot in central London.

Ate in the outside enclosure, it was comfortable and smoking is allowed. Food and service were outstanding. Will return.

A great restaurant with lovely food and good service. Its ambience is nice, too. The cost of a meal is a td on the high side.

Excellent all round, delicious food and staff were superb

I was in London for 1 day and I’m so glad I choose this place to eat lunch. I met chef Federico and he was awesome. I had an amazing experience dining here and already told my friends in the US about it. Their fish and chips were the best I’ve had in my life. When I go visit London again I will definitely go and visit this place again.

one of the best restaurants left in London, timeless, pristine

We have had several dinners in London during our visit. Two of the establishments we already dined at were Michelin places. One of those was very good, the other one was somewhat disappointing. Although to my knowledge, Bentley’s is not Michelin starred. It should be. They do seafood really, really well. I love lobster. The cooked lobster, I got one-half, was fresh as possible; grilled to perfection with bread crumbs and spices; bathed in garlic butter; and topped with a small, lightly dressed green salad; simply divine! I have had none better. My husband wanted their fish and chips. I had a bite of both - absolutely spot on! Best chips but the fish, incredible! We are older patrons so we sat in the oyster bar which is the original part of the restaurant from 1916. Charming beyond belief. There is a gentleman behind the oyster bar who will shuck fresh oysters as you watch if that is your pleasure. Lots of fun! And dessert: best sticky toffee pudding ever! Wonderful wine and cocktail menus as well. Lastly, we were both tired from a very long Sunday and our waiter went out to the corner cross street to hail us a cab. As we told the charming hostess, this was our favorite London restaurant so far. Truly awesome!

The food was terrific. A bit pricey

A longstanding favourite of mine. Consistently good in an understated style. Quality ingredients sourced sustainably and largely locally.

This was not my first visit to Bentley’s. The fish as you’d expect was excellent. However I was shocked that the house Chablis we drank cost us over £130 a bottle (including voluntary 15% service charge). And the bread rolls were really indifferent. I would have expected better.

Excellent food and a fantastic crew As usual lovely meal in a nice place, sadly after have emailed to check to make sure you had a stock of Mount Gay Extra Old Rum and was told yes only to find that my guest had to switch to a Rum which he did not enjoy for most of our stay at the restaurant."

It is a place with a lot of character, the service is excellent and we had a guitarist who livened up the evening. It is located in one of the best areas of London and the menu is quite complete with a great variety of dishes specializing in the sea but there is something for other tastes. We enjoyed the night very much.

Fantastic seafood meal—couldn’t have had better service as well. We started with the Scottish salmon and the steak tartare—both were amazing. The rolls were dangerously delicious. We split the Dover sole Meuriene, which was possibly the best fish we’ve ever had. The creamed spinach was fabulous. We finished with the sticky toffee custard. We’d be regulars if we liked in London. Very highly recommend!

This is a superb seafood high end dining experience. Wait staff are very experienced and knowledgeable about the menu and how food is prepared on the extensive menu. Special shout out to Steven who served my table on Friday. Balanced wine list accompanied all courses. Would recommend for lunch and dinner, pre theatre, business lunches and special occasions.

This is a superb seafood high end dining experience. Wait staff are very experienced and knowledgeable about the menu and how food is prepared on the extensive menu. Special shout out to Steven who served my table on Friday. Balanced wine list accompanied all courses. Would recommend for lunch and dinner, pre theatre, business lunches and special occasions.

Make no mistake this is a run down tourist trap living on its past reputation. It lives on with definite relationships with local hotel concierge. Don’t fall for it.

Great as always! Best oysters, great service and atmosphere. One of my favorite places in London. We are happy to return every visit

Bentley’s is a lovely restaurant. We sat on the patio which is really nice. From the moment we entered the restaurant the staff was friendly and professional. The food was delicious especially the lobster spaghetti. The wine list was terrific and reasonably priced. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and they really made us feel special. If you love seafood this is the place.

I’ve eaten at Bentley’s a few times before so I anticipated that a trip for a late business lunch would measure up to the quality of previous visits. Unfortunately I was disappointed. While the food was very good, service was distracted and rushed. The atmosphere wasn’t helped by a group of boozy, leery older men who had clearly had too much to drink and should have been cut off.

Excellent royal seafood platter and chips and muscadet with helpful and discreet service.

Excellent staff, excellent food, it’s a perfect place to enjoy oysters. The staff is very friendly and professional Thank you

Bartender has no clue what he's doing

Fantastic food and wonderful service from our waiter Dennis. Birthday treat was a lovely touch too. Can't wait to go back again!

Oysters and grilled lobster 🦞 were delicious!!! That would be my top recommendation 👌

Food was acceptable although slathered butter on everything made it a bit heavy and dated. Service was seriously below par. They were not too busy but we had to practically beg then to take our order. The server taking our order talked over us, assuming what we would like rather than actually listening to the order and his English wasn't that great so it ended up being rather unenjoyable trying to get him to understand what we wanted. He also couldn't answer the questions that we had but just told us that "everything is amazing". This generic response was infuriating. It was disappointing and I would not return.

We had my wife's Birthday party here in their Swallow Den room, amazing food, service and staff, thank you so much

Great oysters and good other food in a good spot for pre-theater.

Lovely service all around. Was given the table I requested, a complimentary chambers and the seafood, as always, was exemplary.

Loving the new outdoor counter/bar space! Just in time for summer ☀️ . Service, as always, perf 👌. #secretspot #hiddengem

A Mayfair tradition. Unfortunate that there's so much construction going on around - but that's not the restaurant's fault. Menu interesting and authentic; wine selection very good and prices 'nearly' reasonable. Friendly co-ordinated service.

Excellent fish restaurant, delicious food and attentive service. Expensive, but worth it for a special occasion.

My happy place.Always well looked after at Bentley's.Delicious oysters,chilled champagne,what's not to like? Thank you! See you again soon!

Welsh class / fish and chase ❤️

Fish pie was great. Fish & chips fantastic. Service was great. Very nice place located in a quiet street.

Nice food but very expensive. £250 for two coarse’s including wine. What I didn’t like was they add 15% service charge pushing the bill to almost £290. Way too much. Come on Bentleys. Let people add their own service charge on. Stop ripping people off

The best service I’ve had in London for a long, long time. Attentive, skilled…and serving really good fish. Will be back…lots.

We absolutely loved this place, it’s going to be one of our all time favourites. The service was lovely and the place itself is wonderfully traditional, a really rare find these days. The only reason I am giving the food a 4/5 is because the crab ravioli was a little lacking. Everything else was wonderful! Best oysters we have ever had!!

Incredibly good service and quality of oysters and shucking.

Delicious food excellent service

Food was alright but nothing much too special (except over priced). Wine list has very limited choice. Service - exceptional buffet style - need to serve wine and water ourselves. Also, when the waiter retrieved our seafood platter, despite warning them of melting ice, he dropped water all over the place include by wife’s dress. The waiter bumped into my head several times when setting the table. They dropped the utensils while setting up the table. They didn’t remember who ordered what food. The table sitting next to us has little or no etiquette. Talking extremely loudly, very unpleasant experience. Verdict - don’t bother.

Oyster baked with lemon and garlic is 10/10

Absolutely fantastic food and a great friendly, happy smiling team looking after us, will definitely return

Great fish and seafood restaurant, perfect location just off Piccadilly and a lovely venue with a mix of outdoor and indoor seating. Excellent service in the Restaurant and great range of menu choices. The Oysters were excellent and an amazing fish and chips, so fresh and beautifully cooked. Their freshly baked bread is also a lovely touch.

The food is just fantastic. Large selection of seafood and wondeful service.