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The Bungalow Kitchen

3.2 (294 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Lacked flavor
Jessica A.

The reopening as a restaurant was definitely a mistake. Food was bland and poorly prepared. Moules Frites had sand in it and its sauce lacked flavor, octopus was chewy, and squash needed seasoning. The crudo was fine. And last the bread and better were good but $12 for a small baguette is crazy. And one of our napkins looked like it had a blood stain on it, gross. The only reason for 2 stars instead of 1 was the service was good, everyone was polite, friendly and helpful.

Regular drink menu and salsa night menu's
Patrick B.

This review is only for their salsa/bachata dancing night and the bar. The bungalow has weekly salsa/bachata nights that include free dance lessons from 8 to 9:30. The instructors are great and the crowd is fun diverse (in terms of age, background, and experience dancing). The djs are also awesome play a lot of good music. The vibe is fun and high energy. It's nice to see a place that is filled with dancers of all skill levels just having fun and learning to dance. The venue itself is beautiful. They have a large open air dance floor that overlooks the marina as well as a smaller dance area inside near the pool tables. The decore is classy and elegant overall. On salsa nights they have drink specials in addition to the regular drink menu. Lastly I once lost my key fob there and someone returned it to their lost and found. I'm forever grateful to whomever returned it and the staff at the front door / lost and found. Overall it's an awesome place to come out and hang out and dance.

I want to start by saying that the service and ambiance here are amazing. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. But the food was so disappointing. The charcuterie board was 26 dollars and had hardly anything on the plate. Same with the 16 dollar tomato salad. The bolognese pasta had almost no flavor at all. For how expensive the food is and how small the portions are, I would hope that it would taste amazing.

Kineshia C.

My friends and I had such a good time here! We came on a Friday afternoon but a few of us came early to grab a table around 7/7:30 to get some drinks and food. I'm so glad we did because it was shoulder to shoulder by the time 9 came around and the line to get in was extremely long. I was obsessed with their fries! I almost ate the whole plate by myself. I also really enjoyed the drink "What a Prick" and their Espresso Martini which I believe goes by a different name on the menu but it was really tasty. The wings were just okay and didn't really have a ton of flavor but I don't think most people come for the food anyways. Just as a heads up, there is a possibility that a group could reserve your table at anytime. So if you want to keep the table, you'll need to buy it or be prepared to get booted in case another party decides to purchase it first. 4 stars for the wings and just the crowd was a lot in my opinion. If I didn't have a table and had to walk around I'm not sure how people would actually dance or lounge (at least in the outdoor area) but I had such a fun time here! The DJ was playing great music, it felt age appropriate (20s to mid-30s) and overall it had a great vibe. I'll need to try them out on a Sunday :)

Patio area
Adeeva M.

Every time I go to the Bungalow it's a great time! My friends and I got there early in the evening on a Friday around 7:30pm. It was perfect because it was no line to get in and we could find a seat and order food and drinks. The waitress we had was very nice and attentive. We got appetizers for the table including fries and spicy wings. Both were pretty tasty! Around 9pm it gets extremely crowded. The DJ starts to play and it turns into a club vibe. Highly recommend getting there early to find a seat but keep in mind if someone buys a table you may have to move. It was a great time!

Lorraine A.

My friends and I had a great this at this restaurant. We arrived early so I feel like our experience was different than what the other reviews may be but I would absolutely come back. My friends and I came to the Bungalow around 6 pm and were able to get a table overlooking the pier. We were able to park across the street and had no issues finding a spot. This place has a homey vibe to get it and I appreciated the different rooms and spaces people could occupy. The music was great and we didn't feel at all cramped in the space. Food and drinks were great! I ordered the sangria which was delicious and my friend got the pigs in the blanket. The only negative was that there was glass on the floor near our seating area. They had no issue cleaning it up but it was definitely a hazard. This place is great and if people visiting wouldn't mistreat it, that would make it even better.

Patio
Sam S.

Great place to hangout with friends. Its more of a bar and lounge, rather than a restaurant, though they have decent food too. We went on a Saturday evening with friends. There are many different places to sit and chill. The decor is beautiful. We opted for the patio and watched the sunset over the bay. The DJ was cool and did a great playlist. She even played a few oldies at my request. The staff are friendly and helpful. We left at 8 pm, before it got super crowded. I would definitely recommend as one of the best places of it's kind in the area and definitely better than the HB or SM location.

Jake A.

Great spot to hang out and decent food.. good vibes. But don't ever give them your email.. you will get an email EVERY SINGLE DAY as an assault on your inbox. It's excessive and a turn off. #unsubscribe

Nachos
Ruby S.

Checked out Sunday GOLDEN HOUR * they got rid of their regular kitchen menu. They have pretty much bar food choices, but quite a few items to choose from. Music was hittin', crowd eventually multiplied as the day went, service & staff are friendly & accommodating; RSVP to get a table! Exiting/paying the ticket was a hassle!!

Sara K.

BEWARE OF RIPOFF!!!!!! I went on a Saturday night with 4 friends. The place is nice and the ambiance is cool which earned it a an extra star. BUT the bartenders are scammers. I had a gratuity already added on to my drink receipt and then they gave me a receipt to give them an EXTRA tip. If I didn't look closely I would've gave even more. They are ready to prey on drunk patrons. If they see you drunk they will take advantage I was observing them. On another occasion, they said 2 vodka redbulls was $30. Another bartender said 3 vodka redbulls was $36, doesn't add up! ALSO- do not pay cash at the bar they will not give you a receipt and you won't even know how much you paid. Shame on management for allowing bartenders to take advantage of people!!

Espresso Martinis
Daniella P.

I usually go to the Huntington Beach location but I was pleasantly surprised to how much nicer this location was. Not only was it bigger, but the crowd seemed more open to having fun. There was also three different bars so not everyone is crowding and the lines go faster. The tequila they offer, however, is just as bad as the other location. The DJ is also somehow worse than the one in Huntington Beach, and I didn't think that was possible. We didn't let that stop us from having fun and we had a great time.

Chicken wings with no sauce
Deanie H.

Food, service, and ambiance were great! We ordered the chicken wings with buffalo sauce on the side and ranch. The ice cream sandwich was incredible and there were three ice cream and cookie flavors to choose from. It was a very mixed-age crowd for a Friday night but they have a DJ and several bars in each room, which makes it feel like a large beach house party.

Karen G.

I definitely prefer the vibe here over the Huntington Beach location, especially at night the mood just hits different. Drinks are decent, nothing mind blowing. Service could be better though felt like I had to get their attention a few times. Came on a Thursday night and most of the servers were hanging around the bar instead of checking tables.

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How's parking? Do I need reservation?

What time does the kitchen close on days that close at 2am?

Is there a cover charge on Fridays?

Not sure on Fridays. We didn't pay on Sat though!

Do they have a corkage fee?

Is the patio dog friendly. Thanks?

No it is not.

Do they play music on Saturday nights?

Djs Thursday through Sunday and they're on point.

Is a table required or we can just get drinks at the bar?

Yes, you can get drinks at the bar. The concept is a "living room party ".

Kid friendly? High chairs?

21 and over

Do you need reservations or are walk-ins welcome for big groups?

No reservations are required or needed. We just walked in shot some and ordered some drinks. Have fun!

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