Bentley's on the Bay... references???

[JOE who]

my fiance' and i are looking for a wedding/reception location for the summer/fall/winter of 2010.. we've narrowed our search to several locations, all well established except Bentley's on the Bay.. I'm familiar with the site location (visually it's great), but know nothing about 'how' the buisness is ran (are they reputable ppl, do they come through on their services, etc...) Does anyone have experience(s) with this venue and services??

thanx for the help...

 

[Lois]

Bentley's is hosting a benefit for the Love of Animals in September on behalf of Alaqua Animal Refuge, so that's a positive testimonial for them.

 

[Smiling JOe]

They are also hosting the upcoming Children's Volunteer Health Network Hurricane Party. I'm not sure who is doing the catering for Bentley's.

 

[GoodWitch58]

where is it?

 

[Smiling JOe]

The former 3Thirty1, across the street from Senior Mohito's. (SW side of 331/Choct. Bay)

 

[GoodWitch58]

thanks, I did not recognize it by that name.

 

[JOE who]

thanx for the help... looks like we may have a winner...

 

[DavidD]

My wife is a flower and event designer and does business with Bentley's (shameless plug: http://www.caridflowers.com/ ) and they have always been very nice people to work with. They have owned the building since before the 3Thirty1 restaurant and are lifetime locals with a very credible business history. When the highway widened and forced the 3Thirty1 restaurant to close because of parking, they decided to fix it up (big time) and use the facility as an event venue. I think that its one of the few places in SoWal that can be outdoor or indoor or both, has an elegant dining room, and is on the bay. Word is that it's booking quickly. Their in-house catering is done by Josh Daugherty who was the former executive chef of the the 3Thirty1 restaurant and Santa Rosa Beach Club (he also happens to be the owner of Bootleg Barbeque Bootleg Barbeque - The Best Barbeque On The Beach in Pier Park but his catering can be anything from low country to high brow)

 

[scooterbug44]

There isn't enough parking for a restaurant/bar, but there's enough parking for an event venue?

 

[JOE who]

i believe the way they handle the parking situation is with valet...