We are so proud that our parent company, Vip’s Industries Inc., was awarded with the 2011 Regional/National Business of the Year at the 2011 Business of the Year Awards, presented by Umpqua Bank. We were recognized for our sustainable business practices, as well as the service quality in the Salem Block.
Business of the Year: Rich Duncan Construction (builder for ABC’s “Extreme Home Makeover” 2010 project in Salem) Small Business of the Year: The H Group Agri-Business of the Year: Oregon Cherry Growers New Business of the Year: Sadler Business Coaching Employer of the Year: Withnell Motor Company
We congratulate the 2011 recipients of this great honor. They truly are companies that exemplify “excellence in business” by not only taking care of their customers, but also by taking care of our community. -The Salem Area Chamber
Eirinn go Brach!! Enjoy great specials this week on delicious cocktails, appetizers, beer and wine! Guests love Chef Derek’s delicious appetizers from our Happy Hour menu and you can reap fun rewards by joining our Facebook Page and checking in on FourSquare.
Here are the Happy Hour Events for the upcoming week!
Please note, specials are only offered in the Bentley’s Grill Lounge.
Monday, March 14, 2011: Lounge Lizard Monday 4pm-close
Relax and be a Lounge Lizard with special cocktails with our featured liquor. Enjoy 2 new cocktails made with our featured liquor served with complimentary promotional merchandise (while supplies last).
Melon-tini:Smirnoff Melon Vodka and pineapple juice
Kool-ade:Smirnoff Watermelon and Green Apple Vodka with cranberry juice. On the rocks
Tuesday, March 15, 2011: Tuesday Tinis 4pm-close
Enjoy delicious creative Martinis each Tuesday in our lounge. Bonus for Foursquare Users: the “Mayor” of Bentley’s Grill will receive a complimentary Martini just for being “Mayor”.
3/15 Tuesday Tini Specials Paradise Martini:Smirnoff Pomegranate Vodka, pomegranate and pineapple juices
Gator Bite: Captain Morgan Lime Bite Rum, DeKuyper Apple Pucker and cranberry juice
Dirty Tanqueray:Tanqueray Gin, olive juice, and a splash of dry vermouth
Chocolate Cherry:Smirnoff Cherry Vodka and Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, with a splash of grenadine
Wednesday, March 16, 2011: Ladies Night 4pm-close
Four cocktail specials, 2 wine selections, 1 beer special and delicious appetizers! Bonus forBentley’s Grill Facebook Friends: Each week, we will post a special “Ladies Night Facebook Phrase” on our Facebook Page.
The first 25 customers who repeat the “Ladies Night Facebook Phrase” during Ladies Night (4pm-close each Wednesday) will receive a complimentary promotional gift! Check the page each week and invite your friends to take advantage of this fun offer!
3/16 Ladies Night Specials
Drew Breesy:Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, DiSarrano Amaretto, with cranberry & orange juices. On the rocks
Peach Lemon Drop:Smirnoff Peach Vodka, DeKuyper Triple Sec, muddled lemons and a splash of sweet and sour
PB Breeze:Parrot Bay Rum with cranberry & pineapple juices. Served on the rocks
Pomegranate Margatini:Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, DeKuyper Triple Sec, pomegranate juice and sweet & sour
Thursday, March 17, 2011: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
Lambstew, Soda Bread, Boxty On The Griddle! Just a few hints as to what’s in store on St. Patty’s Day 2011. Bentley’s Grill will also feature festive St. Patty’s Day themed cocktail specials including the popular Dublin Apple….
Back by popular demand…. Salem Fire Fighter Pipes and Drums. This band is comprised of active Salem Fire Department members and a local favorite! It is always a thrill to hear them perform Great Highland bagpipe and Highland pipe-band style drumming. They will be joining us at 6pm and again at 7pm, so make your dinner reservations accordingly! You do not want to miss this very special treat!
Enjoy great specials this week on delicious cocktails, appetizers, beer and wine! We are the perfect spot to enjoy Happy Hour in downtown Salem, Oregon. Our guests love Chef Derek’s delicious appetizers from our Happy Hour menu that features some of our favorite creations: Dungeness crab cakes, Thai Chicken Satay, Garlic Shrimp, Rotisserie Chicken Quesadilla, a Miso Sake marinated Ahi salad and much more. Reap rewards by joining our Facebook Page and checking in on FourSquare.
Here are the Happy Hour Events for the upcoming week!
Please note, specials are only offered in the Bentley’s Grill Lounge.
Monday, January 17, 2011: Lounge Lizard Monday 4pm-close
Relax and be a Lounge Lizard with special cocktails with our featured liquor. Enjoy 2 new cocktails made with our featured liquor served with complimentary promotional merchandise (while supplies last).
Dublin Apple:Bushmills Irish Whiskey, DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker and cranberry juice. On the rocks
Tuesday, January 18, 2011: Tuesday Tinis 4pm-close
Enjoy delicious creative Martinis each Tuesday in our lounge. Bonus for Foursquare Users: the “Mayor” of Bentley’s Grill will receive a complimentary Martini just for being “Mayor”.
Not using FourSquare? Sign up! It is easy and fun. This offer is only available on Tuesdays after 4pm; must be 21 with valid ID, must show proof you are the current Foursquare mayor.
1/18 Tuesday Tini Specials
Godiva Truffletini:Godiva Chocolate & White Chocolate Liqueur, with Smirnoff Vodka
Raspberry Orchid:Rokk Raspberry Vodka, Parrot Bay Rum, with cranberry and pineapple juice
Pomegranate Margatini:Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, DeKuyper Triple Sec, pomegranate juice and sweet & sour
Washington Apple:Crown Royal Whiskey, DeKuyper Apple Pucker and cranberry juice
Wednesday, January 19, 2011: Ladies Night 4pm-close
Four cocktail specials, 2 wine selections, 1 beer special and delicious appetizers!
Bonus forBentley’s Grill Facebook Friends: Each week, we will post a special “Ladies Night Facebook Phrase” on our Facebook Page.
The first 25 customers who repeat the “Ladies Night Facebook Phrase” during Ladies Night (4pm-close each Wednesday) will receive a complimentary promotional gift! Check the page each week and invite your friends to take advantage of this fun offer!
1/19 Ladies Night Specials
Berry Burst Martini:Ciroc Red Berry Vodka, DeKuyper Peach Schnapps and cranberry juice
Cuervo Breeze:Jose Cuervo Silver Tequila, fresh squeezed grapefruit juice and a splash of club soda
Gin Glimmer:Tanqueray Gin, Midori Melon Liqueur, fresh muddled limes and pineapple juice
Melon~Kooler: Smirnoff Watermelon Vodka with pineapple & cranberry juice, on the rocks
Thursday, January 18, 2011: A Bottle Among Friends Wine Specials
TBA!! Each Thursday we introduce new wines to our guests at a discounted price. This special wine list include bottles chosen by our Wine Steward, Brian Kemmerle. These wines represent some of the “hidden gems” on our wine list and is served complimentary appetizer from our Happy Hour Menu. We announce the wine list each week on our blog and check our Facebook page or Twitter for updates!
Lounge Lizard Monday is back this month with our favorite featured liquors, free promotional stuff to give away (while supplies last), and Chef Derek’s very best happy hour appetizers.
For those not familiar with Lounge Lizard Monday; we have a weekly tradition in our Lounge from 4-6 each Monday when our staff creates 2 delicious new cocktails made with our featured liquor for very happy prices.
In addition, we also serve happy hour appetizer specials that include Dungeness crab cakes and a Miso Sake marinated Ahi salad. It is the perfect way to relax and grab a drink with friends, family or co-workers after a long day.
Here’s January’s Lounge Lizard lineup- check back as we announce our cocktails…
January 4th – Red Stag by Jim Beam (cherry flavored bourbon)
January 11th – Smirnoff Vodka
January 18th – Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
January 25th – Ketel One Vodka
Lounge Lizard Monday Happy Hour Specials
Jan 25th
Chicken Stir Fry Lettuce Cup with Sake Sweet and Sour Sauce
$4
Popcorn Shrimp with Pomegranate Teriyaki Dipping Sauce
$4
We also have some new liquors added to our ever-growing selection including:
Courvoisier Exclusif : a newer version of Courvoisier & a Cognac designed for being mixed in a cocktail;
Red Stag by Jim Beam: Created with four year old Jim Beam Bourbon and infused with natural black cherry flavors.
Absolut Los Angeles A special edition with blueberry, acai berry, acerola cherry and pomegranate flavors; inspired by the city of Los Angeles.
We invite you to join us for a special New Years Eve Dinner at Bentley’s Grill. We are celebrating the new year by bringing back old favorites and creating new dishes just for this evening…. Due to high demand, we advise that you make a reservation as soon as possible to ensure availability for your party:
Here is a sneak preview of the New Years Eve Menu created by Chef Derek Ridgway and his culinary team-
Sushi Sampler
Spicy Ahi Tuna Roll , Hamachi Nigiri and Unagi Rainbow Oshizushi, served with Wasabi and Ginger
Wild Mushroom and Brie Flatbread
Crispy crust topped with Brie cheese and roasted wild mushrooms finished with truffle oil and arugula
Dungeness Crab Cakes
Served over Sesame slaw with pickled Ginger and Tobiko aioli
Seafood Martini
Gulf shrimp, Lump meat crab and Oregon bay Shrimp with Cajun remoulade and classic cocktail sauce
Steamer Clams
NW Manilla clams in white wine broth with Garlic, Lemon and Butter
Chicken Spring Rolls
Chicken and Fresh Vegetables in an egg roll wrapper with Chinese BBQ sauce, served with Sweet Chili sauce, hot Mustard and Asian slaw
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Roasted Mushroom Caps filled with Dungeness, Rock Crab and Boursin Cheese
Artichoke and Feta Ravioli
Handmade ravioli tossed with Artichoke hearts and grilled Portabella
Mushrooms in sauce Pomodoro, topped with rich Fontina cheese
Caramelized Quail
Smoked Paprika Glazed Quail with Sherry Black Pepper Caramel,
Creamed Corn and Piperade
New Years Eve Champagne Cocktails
Bellini: The famous Peach and Champagne cocktail from Harry’s Bar in Venice
Kir Royale : A touch of Chambord
Grand Mimosa: Champagne and Grand Marinier
Entrees
All entrées include your choice of NW Seafood Chowder or our Classic Ceasar Salad or a Bentley’s House Salad
Striped Sea Bass
Whole stone oven roasted striped sea bass, stuffed with spinach and artichokes, basted with chimichuri sauce and topped with toasted hazelnuts, accompanied by citrus roasted new potatoes
Filet of Beef
Grilled Filet of Beef medallions finished with an Oregon truffle Demi Glace, served with Roasted Garlic Mashed potatoes and Winter Vegetables
Lobster Coippino
Fresh Snapper, Clams, Crab and Lobster in a rich tomato and pepper infused Broth, Served with Garlic Bread
Prime Rib
Slow roasted in our hardwood smoker, 10 oz cut carved to order and served with Roasted Garlic, Mashed potatoes, Winter Vegetables, natural Rosemary Jus and Horseradish Creme
Wild Boar Saltimbocca
Boar loin wrapped with prosciutto and sage, finished with Fontina cheese and a red wine caper sauce , served with Manchego soft polenta and roasted root vegetables
Chicken Oscar
Pan roasted Breast of Chicken crowned with fresh Asparagus and
Alaskan Red Crab, finished with Sauce Béarnaise, served over Wild Rice Pilaf
Steelhead
Pan seared Fillet of Steelhead finished with a Pink Champagne Beurre Blanc and served with Melted Leeks, Asparagus and Citrus Ragout
Shrimp & Scallop Fettuccine Alfredo
Sauteed Shrimp and Sea Scallops tossed in a creamy Alfredo
sauce with Fettuccine pasta, Tomatoes and Fresh Herbs
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli
Handmade portabella mushroom ravioli nested on a bed of organic greens and topped with a marsala and tomato sofriito, dusted with pecorino romano and topped with grilled fresh Asparagus
Stuffed Prawns
Gulf Prawns filled with Lobster and Fennel, finished with Blood Orange
gastrique and served with Artichoke Risotto
Lamb Shank
Tender Braised Lamb Shank with Manchego soft Polenta, sautéed greens and Marsala Sauce
Title: Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Location: 291 Liberty Street SE, Salem, OR, 97301
Date: 2009-11-26
Description: We invite you to join us for our Thanksgiving Day buffet. A family day by tradition, we have prepared a buffet sure to entice fond Thanksgiving memories. From oven roasted Tom Turkey to Pumpkin Pie, Chef Derek Ridgway and his staff have created a buffet sure to please all the senses.
Thanksgiving Dinner will be served from 12 Noon until 6:00 PM.
Adults $27.95 Seniors $23.50 Kids (10 years and under) $11.95
Willamette Valley Salad Bar
This section of our buffet will feature mixed greens with a variety of dressings and condiments, Pasta Salad, Northwest Waldorf Salad,an array of Fresh Seasonal Fruits and assorted Freshly Baked Breads
The Entrées
Our entrée buffet will feature oven roasted Tom Turkey, Angus Beef Medallions in a Pinot Noir Mushroom sauce, Fresh baked Salmon ina Lemon Dill Sauce and Rotisserie Pork Loin with Applejack sauce. Side dishes will include roasted Root Vegetables, Corn and GreenBeans along with Yams, Wild Rice Pilaf, Mashed Potatoesand of course Hazelnut Sage Dressing with Turkey Gravy!
The Grand Finale
No Thanksgiving Day Buffet would be complete with out a wide selection of desserts, and we will not fail you here! An array of freshly baked pies starts our buffet, to include Pumpkin, Marionberry,Apple and Pecan. We will also feature freshly baked Cakes,cheesecakes, Cookies, Brownies and much more
Relax and be a lounge lizard every Monday night. Enjoy 2 new cocktails made with our featured liquor served with complimentary promotion merchandise (while supplies last). Along with happy hour appetizers that include Dungeness crab cakes and a Miso Sake marinated Ahi salad our Chef creates additional specialty appetizers.
Available in the lounge only every Monday from 4 to 6 pm.
November 2nd – Bulleit Whiskey
November 9th – 10 Cane Rum
November 16th – Crown Royal
November 23rd – Bailey’s Irish Cream
November 30th – Yazi Ginger Vodka
Well as we exit summer and move swiftly into the crisp fall weather, I find my taste changing and looking forward to those slow cooked meats, rich game dishes and roasted vegetables. Don’t get me wrong the tomatoes came and went too soon for me, after 25 yrs in San Diego summer is really short! Our menu is evolving through our specials sheet to reflect this change of season.
The Alaskan Halibut season ends on Nov 15th so we will again be saying good bye to a favorite for the winter, Salmon continues to open and close so we should see some fish for a while yet. Our local Sole is getting scarce for the winter, and the fishermen are not anxious to go out for a light catch. As we transition into winter, we will be looking at some sustainable seafood alternatives, such as Steelhead and Trout form the NW and Barramundi, an Aussie native now being produced on the east coast.
Our local foragers have been providing us with nice chanterelles and just a bit of truffles which we are featuring on our menu. On the down side our local growers are “wintering in”. This said we are still getting some really nice Lacinato Kale and Fingerling Potatoes from Allen and Jessie at Coastal Valley Growers.
Our October Game Fest has been a great success and we will continue to feature many of these items on our special sheet. Our best seller has been the Wild Boar Saltimbocca !