entley’s Grill Bringing New Orleans Style Mardi Gras Dishes to Salem, Oregon
February 16 is known all over the world as Fat Tuesday aka Mardi Gras, the festival New Orleans is famous for; but if can’t make it down to the French Quarter this year, celebrate Mardi Gras with us. Chef Derek will be serving some delicious traditional New Orleans dishes- from Shrimp Po’ Boy toJambalaya and Beignets….
Fat Tuesday always occurs on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the start of Lent. It is traditionally is a day of celebration and the opportunity to enjoy that favorite food or beverage that you give up for the long Lenten season.
In New Orleans; one of the traditions is in wearing Mardi Gras beads and giving them to others. This of course can be loads of fun……….so we are giving out Mardi Gras Beads!!
Here is a preview of our Mardi Gras dinner specials
Bentley’s Grill FatTuesday Specials February 16, 2010
Oysters and Shrimp
Oyster Shooter
Served with a slice of lemon and
horseradish cocktail sauce
$1.95
Peel and Eat Shrimp
A full pound cooked in spicy shrimp boil, served
with lemon and horseradish cocktail sauce
$9.95
Shrimp Po’ Boy
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Lounge Lizard Monday is available in our lounge each Monday from 4 to 6 pm. Check back to see which cocktail and appetizer specials we are offering for upcoming Lounge Lizard Mondays!
Kick off the week by relaxing in our lounge from 4-6 and enjoy delicious appetizer specials and 2 new cocktails (at a very happy price) made with our featured liquor. We will also be giving out complimentary promotion merchandise (while supplies last).
February 8th - Ciroc Vodka
February 15th - Yazi Ginger Vodka
Valentines Day Weekend
Valentines Day Prix Fixe Dinner Menu & Wine Selection Preview
Valentines Day is a weekend long celebration this year in Salem Oregon. A special St. Valentines Wine dinner coupled with a overnight package at The Grand Hotel in Salem Oregon that includes flowers, champagne and other romantic perks- will sweep your sweetheart off of their feet.
Our Wine Steward, Brian Kemmerle, has selected some very special wines to compliment the Prix Fixe Menu (see menu below) created by Chef Derek Ridgeway and his culinary team. Add a lovely romantic and cozy dinner atmosphere into the mix- and you have all the elements of a Valentines Day to remember.
Reservations are filling fast- Contact the restaurant at: 503-779-1660 or email them: info@bentleysgrill.com
You can also reserve your table now on Open Table.com.
You may also want to consider taking advantage of the special Grand Hotel at Salem Romance package.
Valentines Day is not just for lovers- Invite your friends to our dinner event and follow us in our Facebook Community. We love to hear from our guests about their experience and would be happy to answer your questions!
The hours for Valentines Day weekend dinner are Friday and Saturday 5-11pm and Sunday 4-10pm (extended hours for that Sunday only). Here is a preview of our Prix Fixe menu; other special Valentines Day Menu selections are also available.
Bentley’s Grill Valentine’s Day Weekend Prix Fixe Menu
Fallen Crab and Boursin Souffle with
Fennel Salad, Creamy Mustard Sauce and Chive Oil
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Portabella Mushroom Ravioli with Rogue Creamery Blue Cheese Sauce and
Wild Arugula in Sherry Walnut Vinaigrette
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Braised Short Rib with Celeryroot Mashed Potatoes,
Oregon Truffle Demi Glace and Lacinato Kale
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Chestnut Crepe with Sautéed Pears and
Hazelnut Chocolate Caramel
39.95 per person
Special Wine Parings Tier One
Friexenet Cordon Negro
Willamette Valley Vineyards Riesling
Tre Nova Sangiovese
Pacific Rim Vin de Glaciere Selenium Vineyard Late Harvest Riesling
20.00 per person
Special Wine Parings Tier Two
Mumm Brut Prestige
J. Scott Viognier
Tamarack Cabernet Sauvignon
Andrew Rich Late Harvest Gewürztraminer
30.00 per person
Gratuity not included
Chef Derek Ridgeway and his culinary team have made some absolutely sumptuous menu selections for the Bentley’s Grill Valentines Day Dinner on Sunday February 14.
Want to be a Valentines Day hero for your sweetheart?
Here is a tip: Early Reservations fill fast for Valentines Day- so make your reservation as soon as possible. We will be open from 4-10pm on Sunday, February 14.
In addition, to the delicious options featured below- there will also be a 4 Course Wine Dinner available Valentines Day Weekend- Friday thru Sunday evening…..details coming.
February 22nd - Baileys Irish Cream
The classic New Orleans samich, fried gulf shrimp, served on a soft French roll dressed with lettuce, tomato, onion and remoulade
$12.95
Cocktail Specials
Bacardi Limon Mojito
Bacardi Limon rum, muddled limes, fresh mint and sugar, topped with soda,
a Bentley’s favorite and a
Mardi Gras standard
$7.50
Hurricane
A timeless standard created during WWII at Pat O’Brien’s bar in the French Quarter. Light and dark rums with passion fruit and orange juices, you gotta have this one on Fat Tuesday!
$8.50
Mardi Gras Mambo
A New Orleans favorite, Southern Comfort mixed with pineapple juice and soda with a splash of grenadine and a squeeze of lime,
not for the faint of heart
$8.00
Entree Selections
Jambalaya
A traditional Creole dish with tomatoes, Cajun trinity (peppers, onion and celery), Cajun spices and long grain rice simmered with chicken, andouille sausage, Tasso ham and roast pork
$17.95
Cornmeal Crusted Catfish
Fresh catfish fillets dipped in cornmeal and seared over a hot flame, served with Cajun red beans, rice and legume succotash
$16.95
Seafood Gumbo
Rich seafood stock with a dark roux, simmered with gulf shrimp, oysters, catfish and
crab, served over a ring of rice,
Bentley’s version of a Cajun classic
$21.95
Spicy Shrimp
Large gulf prawns dusted with Cajun spices,
sautéed with Cajun trinity, flamed with brandy
and finished with sweet creamery butter,
served with Cajun red beans and rice
$19.95
Cajun Chicken
Chicken breast with Cajun spice breading, finished with Tasso gravy, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and legume succotash
$16.95
Beignets
Creole Donuts dusted with Powdered Sugar,
try these with a Creole Café Brulot
$6.95
No pun intended, but the staff at Bentley’s Grill (located inside our hotel) has an extremely full plate this month!
They kicked off the weekly Lounge Lizard Monday yesterday by featuring Bushmills Irish Whiskey in 2 new cocktails. If you missed it- not to worry. They have 3 more Lounge Lizard Monday events this month! Lounge Lizard Monday is available in our lounge each Monday from 4 to 6 pm. They will also be giving out complimentary promotional merchandise (while supplies last). Check the Bentley’s Grill Events blog and/or their Facebook Page to find out which appetizer specials will be complimenting the cocktails made with the following featured liquors:
February 8th - Ciroc Vodka
February 15th - Yazi Ginger Vodka
February 22nd - Baileys Irish Cream
February also of course brings us
Valentines Day…and Bentley’s Grill is making this a weekend event! They have selected some very special wines and champagne to compliment their Valentines Day Dinner specials- and a Prix Fixe Menu created by Chef Derek Ridgeway and his culinary team. The specials will be available throughout Valentines Weekend- February 12-14. (By the way- take advantage of
The Grand Romance Package ). The menu is posted in the
Bentleys Grill Events blog and they
strongly suggest making reservations as soon as you can. To reserve your table you can contact the restaurant at 503.779.1660 or go to OpenTable.com. 
Finally- there has been much buzz about Bentley’s Grill upcoming
Fat Tuesday Dinner on February 16! If you can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year, you can still get your Fat Tuesday fix- even in Salem Oregon! Chef Derek Ridgeway and his brilliant staff will be serving traditional New Orleans dishes with a Bentleys twist- from Shrimp Po’ Boy toJambalaya and Beignets….cocktail specials and more. And yes- there will be beads! Visit their blog or Facebook Event page to get a preview of the Mardi Gras dinner specials.
Until next time!
Our proximity to popular local events make Salem an attractive destination for those who want to experience the heart of the Willamette Valley. If your travels bring you by this March, be sure to check out one (or more) of these events! For a complete event listing- please visit Travel Salem. Know of an event that we missed? Post it in the comments or leave it on our Facebook page. 
