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Bungalow Bar

4.0 (723 reviews)
ModerateAmerican, Seafood, Bars
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Live music
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Yvonne D.

I've been here a handful of times and always forget to snap pics and do a review but not this time! Great neighborhood restaurant to watch the sunset. Bungalow bar is big and spacious, with both indoor and outdoor seating on the water. Expansive menu, many things to pick from. I usually go with the fish sandwich but this time I did the burger! It was delicious and juicy. Frozen expresso martini was good but a little on the weak side. Service was fast and friendly and they have a good playlist going on in the background.

Chips and Guacamole
Danni H.

The views from the deck dining is amazing. The wait time for our table was pretty long since we wanted to dine outside. The hostess was very nice! Our waitress seem to forget when asking for certain things such as a straw and a refill on drinks so had to ask a few times other then that this restaurant is definitely worth the try. As for the food I will say we all enjoyed our food. The pasta was fulling and we had to wrap some up to take home. The steak was cooked perfectly and the scallops were on the money. Drinks was also good! Would recommend this restaurant to others so if you're in far Rockaway check them out.

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Lisa S.

The family and I had a wonderful lunch all together (10 of us) for my aunt's birthday. The servers did a great job taking care of us! Everyone's orders came out just right, and drinks taken care of. The pitcher of white sangria was tasty; chock full of oranges with some lemons and limes, it was fruity, but not too sweet. The food itself was very good; from the simple pretzels, and guacamole and chips, to crab cakes, then the pan fried striped bass, everything was delicious. This is a perfect place for a casual drink, or a leisurely celebration, with an excellent view of the water. Just be mindful that parking can be difficult to find.

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Sasha B.

Bungalow is one of my Far Rockaway favorite summer time spots. It's always a vibe. On a most recent visit, I met up with 5 colleagues to catch up while we are on summer break. We ordered appetizers for the table: flatbread with cream spinach dip, quesadillas, and fried calamari. The spinach dip was my favorite. For drinks, two of us tried the hibiscus refresher and those were so bad we immediately sent them back. The hibiscus never surfaced. All we tasted was an overkill of lemon or lime juice concentrate. We eventually settled on a what was a hard lemonade which was also pretty basic. As such, I've concluded they really need to bring in an expert to refresh the drink menu. For entree there were able 3 of us that had the shrimp tacos and we agreed they were just ok. The other girls thought their food was also underwhelming. Here's my recommendation: go for the ambience and sunset vibes which is 10/10 and keep your expectations of food and drinks at mid level.

Paula L.

I've been coming to this restaurant for years. I'm surprised I have never left a review. After today's visit, I felt I really needed to. The food was really good. both my mother and I got French onion soup. I loved it because the cheese was so good. They definitely used Swiss or maybe Gruyere. my mother's shrimp scampi was yummy. I liked my warm lobster roll (Connecticut style ) $32. it was served with a little cup of coleslaw and some potato chips in a bag. The lobster roll itself was pretty small. I think for $32 I would've preferred maybe fries or something. A salad maybe. The place looks really good. Inside is cozy and casual sophisticated. They have a cute little potbelly stove. And it's decorated nicely They have a nice outside seating area. This is what people really come for. The bathrooms are very clean. The staff are professional and polite. this is definitely one of Rockaway's primary restaurants.

Fish Sandwich
Grace K.

Came here again for my birthday. Catherine our waitress was an absolute sweet heart. Everything was delicious and this time there was a live band. Bring back the dog house drink !!!!

Fish Sandwich
Benedetto S.

First trip to the beach of the year and of course a trip to the Bungalow bar for their fish sandwiches.

Shrimp Scampi $26 - Sub rice for mash. 10/10!
Zahira-Is C.

Everyone at the table enjoyed their food. Our server Vincent was cool & attentive. Love the beachy vibe although it was a rainy day. The shrimp scampi was amazing!!! Can't wait to head back in the later summer months to dine with a a clear bay view :)

Karena M.

The vibe over here is pretty cool. Getting to the entrance is a little tricky because of the busy street. I ended up parking across the street and crossing over. The entrance looks like a little one door alley way. Once you step inside there's one wall with beautiful art work. Its like four different designs. The host stand is right in front. I was greeted immediately and taken to a table. There is a bar section that's along the water and has a section for a band. The other part has tables for people to sit and eat. Our waiter was extremely attentive and friendly. There were multiple staff standing around watching the tables. As soon as you finished eating something, they immediately came up to the table to take the empty plates or cups away. I actually appreciated that alot. We order two dozen oysters and one dozen clams. Both were extremely fresh, cold and tasty. I do wish they would serve it with more lemon and cocktail sauce. We also ordered the tuna crisp. It was absolutely delicious. The rice was not crispy on the bottom as we expected it to be. They serve it with crispy wonton chips but only two. I wish they gave more. I got the penne al la vodka with steak. It was good. I wish the pasta had a little more sauce but it was honestly still good. My daughter got the bbq ribs which came with fries and slaw. My mom got the filet migon with mash potatos, asparagus and gravy. My mom wish they would of put tje gravy on the mash. Instead they soaked the steak in the gravy. It took the sear away from the steak and sort of defeats the purpose. For dessert we got the brownie, caramel crisp skillet and apple crumble. I dont recommend the brownie or caramel crisp skillet. They taste like the refrigerator. The skillet dessert is supposed to be hot however, just the skillet was warm,the cookie crisp was cold. The brownie just didnt taste good. I highly recommend the apple crisp, it was delicious. We ordered the mocktails. We got the hibiscus lemonade and pineapple fizz. They were both really good. The service here was perfect. I highly recommend coming to this place for a bite to eat. The live music was really impressive as well and made for a great vibe. The band played gin and juice which was hilarious. Overall great time. I cannot wait to come back.

Bikini bottom cocktail
Sandra G.

Service was very good , very attentive server . On the water, nice view , music , good crowd , good vibe . Food is just OK . Fried calamari was chewy , the guacamole was very tasty. Great lime flavor and the chips were crispy & warm. French dip was eh, Not enough meat . It came with a thick brown gravy , which I didnt like. I prefer the "traditional" au jus that comes with a French dip - A thin broth. The signature burger was ok . Fries were good, crispy hot and not greasy . I would probably go back only for drinks and apps. The bikini bottom was yummy!

Wonderful view
Lina F.

A lot of fun and super family friendly! If you can get a table out by the way, I would ask for one. The families are seated in the back which I don't mind so you don't have to worry about the other patriots rolling eyes at you as they get their party on. The view is spectacular no matter where you sit. There kids meals that are massive sizes but they don't include juice boxes or milk boxes. You have to order your own juice and it is what the bar has - pineapple, orange and cranberry. It is all fried food which is why it is a 4 stars.

JERK SHRIMP
Duane H.

Pleasant restaurant set on the water, complete with a boat docking, separated bar, outdoor and indoor seating. It seems to be a local fan favorite. Ordered a few drinks from the bar, taste was good but very juicy(probably exact 1oz pours). Service was good from hostesses to server. The server had a lot of tables and seemed to do her best. For the most part she was great, she did forget an extra spoon and straw but we just made it work once I noticed how hectic her tables were. All is all, good 1st time experience.

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When is there live music?

It is posted on their FB page

Do you take reservation?

It's first come first serve

What time does the kitchen close?

Monday-Saturday 10pm Sunday 9pm

Is the Deck pet/small dog friendly?

Yes, as long as they are well behaved and on a leash.

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