We stopped at Xtabi so Katho could pick up something and then went directly over to Bentley’s.
Bentley’s Crab Shack is really off the beaten track. We made a few wrong turns here and there but we found it eventually. It’s in a residential area and easy to overlook. We stayed in the car while Guirigay jumped out to see if Gerryg123 was there yet and he WAS. So we all climbed up the wooden staircase to Bentley’s outdoor dining area.
We were greeted by Gerryg123, SuzieQ, Wpyogi and her +1. Bentley ran up to us and enthusiastically pumped all of our hands. “Welcome friends Welcome!!” – He had so much energy and such a contagious laugh. I loved him immediately. He had us all cracking up within minutes. I already knew this was going to be an experience I wouldn’t forget.
SusieQ poured us all glasses of a homemade fruit drink that Markus thought was alcoholic. (it was not) Regardless he became increasingly intoxicated with each refill and adamantly blamed the drink. I think he was just drunk off the excitement of being there. It was actually pretty funny.
We ordered the crab cakes and it took a while for Bentley to prepare this meal for such a large group. The time went by fast with all of the conversations going around the table and believe me, it is definitely worth the wait.
He emerged from the kitchen with steaming dishes piled with food. More food than I ever expected! He pointed out how there was 5 or 6 different foods on the plate and he poured his amazing special sauce on top. He carefully explained every item on the plate to me with flourish and excitement. The aroma was intoxicating and every bite was amazing. This man knows how to cook!!
