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    R J Bentley's Restaurant

    2.4 (90 reviews)
    ModerateNew American, Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Very loud
    Divey
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Jane P.

    I'm laughing at myself. I don't know why I thought reliving my college days by going to a bar in College Park would be a good idea. First of all, the whole place was sticky. The bar tables, bar stools, door knobs, cups. I mean everything was sticky and everything even looked sticky (I didn't know that was possible). On top of that, it smelled horrible. All I could smell was urine and a lot of random not so pleasant smells. The only silver lining was the cheap drinks. Don't be like me and try to relive your college days. There's a reason it's called your past. Lol

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    Greg M.

    What a neat place. Tons of memorabilia on the walls, lots of charm between the walls. Ordered the crab cake sliders and was very pleased. A bit too much bread, but that's why they give you a fork. Fries were excellent, too. Service was quick and very friendly. Would not hesitate to come here again.

    Sweet chili
    Nicholas B.

    This is basically a college bar, but not like a nice college bar like Looneys. The place looks dirty and is sticky. The service was good and the staff were nice, but the food is not good. Chili is sweet. Sweet chili is gross 1/10 Fried pickles were okay but not really good 5/10 The French dip was not good at all, just tasted bland and had a slight weird taste that I couldn't pinpoint. 4/10 Even the Miller lite draft tasted a little watered down. I suppose if you were a college kid and wanted to come here drinking it would be fine, but other than that, I'd recommend skipping this place.

    Steve S.

    As we start to tackle the college search for kid #2 I get to tackle the restaurant choices...and this will be fun. At an unplanned stop at the University of Maryland (where Wifey and I met) we decided to also grab an early lunch at one of our old hangouts - Bentley's. It actually hasn't changed much in 20+ years, which is a good thing I suppose. Service was still slow, but the food was still good. We started with some Fried pickles and Wifey and I went old school with a couple of Natty Boh's. My daughter had a Caesar salad with grilled chicken and a Grilled cheese (kid is an athlete and has the metabolism of a hummingbird); Wifey had the Lug nuts crab cakes (basically crab cake sliders); my son took a chance on the Salmon BLT; and I had the Mark VI burger with bacon and cheddar. In a nutshell, the service was very slow-especially since the place was empty. It wasn't the server's fault...food just took forever When it got to us the food was very good. Burger was a little overdone, but not ruined or anything. Crab cakes were pretty tasty and both kids liked their meals. Overall a pretty good meal...oh yeah, Natty Boh is as terrible as I remember!

    Frankie N.

    My friend and I were in the area and stopped by here for a drink. Given it was 2 pm on a Friday, it was absolutely dead. Like so dead there was barely even service. The place looked closed. I guess I'm over my college drinking stage, but this place was pretty dirty. The bathroom smelled soo bad even though it looked decently clean. The prices were unbeatable though. $20 with tip for fries and two drinks! I probably wouldn't come back here again, but my college self probably would.

    $7.00, for both! In the basketball stadium it would be $9 for one!
    Deborah B.

    Fun alumni bar, cheap beer, sticky floors, but if you get a table, the food is pretty decent. They have good patio seating in the front. Highly frequented by students, so can get really busy on Fri and Sat nights.

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    Great food and better bartenders! Brady, Jamie, Jenna, Luis, and Evan make this place absolutely amazing!!

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    Cheap wells and amazing chicken tenders. They also have good honey mustard and burgers.

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    Nothing in this review incorrect however Jamie, Brady, and Luis make this place the tits

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    I ordered strawberry lemonade vodka and there was literally no vodka in it. During happy hours they literally dont put alcohol in drinks

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    2.8(8 reviews)
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    The bar looks very nice! I arrived for a gathering for alumni, and I was pretty early. It wasn't…read morecrowded yet, but it still took quite a while to get attended to. I didn't order a drink yet, but I just wanted water. I didn't realize until later that there was a water machine on the other side of the bar, so I could've just been chilling. Fast forward to later when it got crowded (really REALLY crowded), I waited with a friend who was trying to order for someone else, and I was going to order too. It was literally 30 minutes before it even happened, and by then I was ready to go because the crowd kept increasing. Needless to say, I think they might've been understaffed for the capacity, but it looks like this isn't the first time. I'll have to come during happy hour (if that exists still, I didn't see anything for it) on an off-peak day for a better experience. I do appreciate that the staff are nice, though!

    Conveniently located inside of the lobby at the Hotel at the University of Maryland…read more A very spacious cocktail bar and lounge. I can see it getting much more crowded during Alumni events or around major events/sports at the university. Our bartender was friendly enough and poured a pretty stiff drink. Even made a couple of mocktails for the kids. Oddly the kids were told that they could not sit at the bar. Just more legal lunacy, I suppose. Kids can sit at a dinner table in a restaurant alongside beer, wine, cocktails, etc, however to do so at a bar is illegal and unthinkable... Prices are a touch high, but not unexpected given that it's in the middle of a hotel. You'd think they'd have more food options given they are right next to a steakhouse, but they have very limited options including wings and pizza. They did provide a bowl of trailmix--m&ms, peanuts and raisins. A nice place to grab a drink for those staying at the hotel, but by no means a destination for any other purpose.

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    3.6(33 reviews)
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    The best in CP, hands down…read more Food: Amazing, not on the cheap side but large portions and absolutely worth it. Additionally, they have an app with a rewards program that is a good amount back. Service: The BEST in college park. Especially if you're there frequently, the workers are as nice as can be and make conversation/remember you very quickly. From my first time to my most recent, I haven't had a bad experience. Ambiance: Hands down the best "bar" in College Park. If you like to avoid crowds, and prefer a little space to yourself (and even your group), this is the place for you. Gets a little busy on the weekends, but an extremely chill setting to watch games or enjoy yourself 99.9% of the time. If anyone asked me to recommend one place in college park, it would be here. Between the draft beer selection and excellent food, there's no better place in CP!

    Service: Not helpful. First time coming to this establishment to grab a drink and bite to eat…read more Since it was close to a college campus, I would've thought there would've been more people but it was basically empty. The service aspect was also lacking with no help with explaining what they would recommend on the menu. Dog policy: Does not truly abide. On the website, it mentions that dogs are welcomed. Workers said "technically they are allowed inside but we would rather have them outside". It was off putting to advertise being dog friendly but not allowing them into the establishment. Food: Rootbeer Corndog - Mid. It tasted like a regular corndog with no additional root beer flavor. Drinks: Daquiri - PASS!! This tasted like drinking sugar water with no alcohol. Frozen Margarita- Pass. Tasted like drink straight sour mix. On to my next adventure....

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    JCK has been on my list for a while to try; glad I finally stopped through for happy hour on a…read moreFriday. Their HH runs Mon-Fri from 5-7 and include 5-7 cocktails, beer, and wine that they offer at $2ish off the regular price. We stuck with the cocktails and had their Blue Lagoons (which are essentially electric blue vodka lemonades) for $8ish. They were tasty and after 2 of them, we were definitely ready to party. Next time, I want to try the rum punch for $10 - though I noticed the rum punch was premade (vs being made fresh per order). Unfortunately, there are no food offers on the happy hour. The spot was very empty when we arrived, maybe around 5.30p - there was one other couple enjoying time at the bar. Outside of the 8-10 bar seats, they have some lounge level seating, as well as more standard 4-top tables. At the very front of the area, is a small stage where DJ's and karaoke specialists set up. The food was really good; I had the curry chicken plate for $16ish and my girlfriend had the shrimp rasta pasta for $19ish. The food was very flavorful and came out piping hot from the kitchen. I'd get the curry again, for sure. The environment and vibe was the most enjoyable part of my visit; the hip hop and top40's music gave the place a great energy (but wasn't so loud that you couldn't chat. The bartenders were energetic, lively, and friendly. There seemed to be alot of regular patrons who knew each other and the bartenders - that's a really good sign. The star of the show was karaoke which started around 8 (when the bar was getting much more crowded). The karaoke host was great; she kept the group energized and led some karaoke style games and activities that I hadn't seen before. We ended up stay out way longer than expected because we were having such a nice time. I look forward to my next happy hour at JCK. Pro tip: It looks like they have coordinated, promoted parties twice a month on Fridays. And on the other Fridays, they have the 'standard' karaoke nights. Check their IG for the official, promoted parties.

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    M Blue Bar & Lounge

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    2.9(12 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I spent a few evenings in this place, mostly out of necessity. It's located in the Greenbelt…read moreMarriott and as I was without a car, there weren't many other options. Luckily, it more than fit the bill. The atmosphere is definitely more like any other bar you'd go to rather than a hotel bar. A good L-shaped bar with plenty of seats, lots of tables of varying size and height. And plenty of TVs with a variety of games (in this case, college basketball, hockey, NBA). The food menu I believe had just been redone and was imaginative. The Cuban sandwich was a hit (outstanding bread, good size, plenty of meat, I could only eat half), as was the crab cake balls appetizer (worthy of the Maryland crab expectation). Seeing the other food that came out, nobody seemed disappointed. The portions per price wasn't the best, but it certainly was palatable (no pun intended). I might have wanted a few more evenings to sample the fare. The diversity of drinks was a plus, and a minus. They had a number of local bottles and taps, but seemed to be out of a few of them (or they were doing the "dreaded" keg change that rendered them foamy). Seems like a little bit better management here might help (it could very well be I just caught them on a few bad nights). Bartenders were very attentive and the service was quick. Most of the patrons were travelers, many by themselves so there were a lot making conversation for those who were solo. Would I make a special trip to this bar if I were in the area? Probably not. It would be a great place to meet friends after work and it was definitely a plus for someone like me without many travel options.

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    You never know what you are going to get from a hotel…read morerestaurant. PrimeTime is a 5 star experience based on its menu and service. Nice atmosphere with many tables. Looks like it might get crowded on weekends or for sporting events. TV's ring the perimeter with lots of choices. We had an excellent Crab Cake BLT with fries and a beautiful piece of Honey Salmon. We ordered the Fresh Rye Bread that hit the spot and finished with good Bread Pudding. Everything was spot on! I have done a review on the College Park Hotel Cambia that houses PrimeTime. It's really a strong 4 **** or 5***** that some have rated a 3 ***. We will stay here again thane next time we visit Bethesda. We will also explore the PrimeTime menu while staying at Cambria.

    The nautical theme and friendly service make PrimeTime restaurant a fun spot to stop by for lunch…read more A huge round of thanks to Fatima who waited on us. She was a ray of sunshine and gave us help in deciding on menu items. We both ordered salads. I ordered the crab and shrimp Louis salad. And, my friend ordered a chicken salad. Our salads were huge, fresh, and delicious. I really liked the fresh veggies and poached shrimp. I also liked the surprise sprinkle of Old Bay on my seafood. I wasn't a fan of the crabmeat. The dressing was delicious too. My friend liked her chicken salad. She did say her chicken was a little dry. But, she loved all of the fresh veggies and ended up taking the leftovers home. I also ordered the Oreo cheesecake which was delicious. I mean come on now, you combine Oreo's and cheesecake, that is a winning combination and the whipped cream was amazing. The restaurant itself was bright, colorful, and full of sea themed decor. The booth was comfortable and you get 3 hours of free parking in the garage. Again, thanks Fatima for your excellent service. We will definitely be back.

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    R J Bentley's Restaurant - newamerican - Updated July 2026

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