John Bentley’s

Specialties

We feature Seasonal American Cuisine served in a sophisticated, comfortable setting. Though there are new features, like a full bar and two ample spaces for private dining, and the setting is more urban and sumptuous, the focus at John’s Redwood City location remains the same: The care and quality of ingredients used in John’s cooking, combined with warmth and detailed attention of his staff, combine to make his Redwood City restaurant, like his original location, a favorite among guests and critics.

Meet the Business Owner

John L.

Business Owner

Chef

While attending California Culinary Academy, John began his apprenticeship at the Lipizzaner, a tiny French-​Viennese restaurant on Union Street. The chef-​owner, Joseph Roettigtaught him classical French technique and shared his love for the restaurant business and his devotion to cooking that comes from the heart. When the owners of the Lipizzaner split up, John moved on to the Clift Four Seasons Hotel. His first stint as an executive chef was at Michael’s Restaurant in Sunnyvale. He then become the opening chef at the Los Altos Bar and Grill.

John’s dream was to recreate that restaurant’s intimacy between kitchen and customer became John’s dream.

The commitment of the culinary and floor staff of John’s Woodside location gave him the opportunity to open a second location in June of 2004. In his Redwood City restaurant, John serves seasonal American cuisine in a sophisticated and elegant yet comfortable setting perfect for both special occasions and everyday dining.