At Bentley Residences Miami, privacy is not a perk. It is the premise.
The 61-story oceanfront tower rising in Sunny Isles Beach has already made headlines for its in-unit car elevators and private balcony pools. Now it is adding another layer of exclusivity, this time plated and poured. The development has announced the name of its resident-only restaurant: Proper English by Todd English, a private dining concept helmed by four-time James Beard Award winner Todd English, set to debut in early 2028.
English, the restaurateur behind concepts spanning Las Vegas to Bali, is no stranger to spectacle. But this marks his first fully private restaurant, accessible only to residents and their invited guests. Located on the lobby level with views over the ocean and resort-style pool deck, Proper English will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with seasonal menus and in-residence dining available at the touch of a button.
“Proper English by Chef Todd English will provide our residents with casual dining in a sophisticated environment and unique experiences created by a world-class chef,” said Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development. “Bentley Residences will deliver a coveted level of exclusivity and privacy while incorporating luxuries ordinarily found in a five-star resort, like this above and beyond culinary concept.”
For English, whose résumé includes appearances on Top Chef and Iron Chef and restaurants such as Olives and The Pepper Club, the appeal lies in intimacy. “We’re thrilled to begin working the planning for the restaurant and resident dining experiences,” he said. “It’s a true pleasure to work with the Dezer Development team with our plan to elevate the luxurious lifestyle through unique culinary creations for the residents.”
The design leans into Bentley’s signature aesthetic without veering into parody. High-gloss flooring nods to the brand’s diamond patterning, echoed in the building’s exterior architecture. Forest-green backlit banquettes carve out private enclaves within the dining room. Dramatic wall louvers and a moody palette create a clubby atmosphere that feels less hotel and more members-only salon. Ample bar seating softens the formality, inviting residents to drop in as easily for a morning espresso as an evening cocktail.
The broader development reads like a manifesto on resort-style living. Each residence includes a private heated pool, summer kitchen, and access to the much-discussed “Dezervator” car lift, allowing owners to travel from street to sky without stepping outside. More than 20,000 square feet of amenities span three levels, from a whiskey and cigar lounge to a wellness spa, cinema, and oceanfront beauty salon.
Yet Proper English may prove to be the project’s most telling gesture. In a city where reservations are currency and the right table can feel like a competitive sport, Bentley Residences is eliminating the line altogether. At this address, the velvet rope doesn’t just part. It disappears.
