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Welcome to The Bungalow Restaurant. As one of Corona Del Mar's hotspots for prime steak and fresh seafood, we specialize in USDA Prime Steaks (everything from filet mignon to a 22-ounce Porterhouse). Here at The Bungalow, we also feature an award winning wine list which has over 20 premium wines by the glass and over 160 premium bottled wines from our wine cellar. Our cocktail lounge features over twenty specialty martinis, presented in our chilled oversize martini glasses, in addition to our premium full service cocktail lounge. Our Happy Hour is a favorite spot for unwinding after a long day of work. Ask us about our new small plates. The Bungalow in Corona Del Mar looks forward to serving you soon!
The entrance takes you through the bar, with lovely craftsman style wood and bench seats. In the dining room you'll find beautiful decor with carved wood, lanterns, and red booths. Outdoor dining is also available on the patio. Order side dishes and share--lots of good vegetables, but some are overly seasoned. For desert, there is a dish with a twist on banana's foster.
Posted 11/06/08 | Report Abuse
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One of the best steak houses in south Orange County. Rib-eye steak is incredible. Extensive wine list, and exceptional service. Pricey, yet worth it. Parking is convenient behind restaurant. A must visit!
Posted 09/09/08 | Report Abuse
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This is a great restaurant. They have a variety of martini specials, and both steak and seafood dinner options. I had a Ribeye that was excellent - and I like my steaks cooked more well than most. It was still very tender and juicy without the dryness that usually comes with a well done steak. The patio is a great place to dine. I will be a repeat customer.
Posted 05/17/08 | Report Abuse
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If you are looking for steak in Newport Beach go to The Bungalow. A excelent restaurant located off of PCH, this restaurant offers some of the best food of the area. It is a zaggat rated restaurant with a great wine selection as well as an awesome menu. The service is friendly and quick and the beverage selection is also great. They have one of the best wine selections in Newport Beach.
Posted 11/02/05 | Report Abuse
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The Best Spot For Filet, Seafood and wine list
by mrabold
I have been going to the Bungalow for years. I love the new small plate menu. You get alot for your money and the food is amazing!!! I am a big wine drinker and the variety of wines they offer are fabulous. The service is top notch. Whenever my husband and I have a special occasion to celebrate we choose The Bungalow. You know where I will be going for my Birthday. I highly recommend the Bungalow for a romantic dinner or even a birthday celebration. Also the happy Hour is a great value.
Pros: Quality of the food, Service, value, atmosphere
Cons: none
Posted 10/14/09
Amazing Steaks, Great Fun Atmosphere
by macbenson
We had dinner with a group of friends there had a great time on their very nice patio with the fireplace. We had the Fillet Mignon with blue cheese crumbles and onion strings. Yum yum. Our server Jaime kind of made it for us by picking out the wine and telling us about the steaks, great attitude and attentive, seriously go ask for him. He will make you have a good time even if you don't want to. Don't take my word on it, go and try it. Oh and the cocktails aren't so shabby too.
Pros: Service, Menu, Cheap Parking, Eye Candy
Cons: Small TVs in the Bar
Posted 10/26/08
nice restaurant
by shinobi
I had dinner here on Friday night and thought it was pretty good. The ambience was nice in the indoor dining area, quaint and dim. The server was friendly and attentive. I had the bone-in rib eye which was pretty good. I ordered it medium, but it was slightly overcooked. My girlfriend had the grilled wild king salmon. She thought it was good, especially the sauce. Overall, we did enjoy the food, sevice & ambience of the restaurant.
Pros: food, service, ambience
Posted 04/27/08
Good service
by ciba777
Other than the place being too loud (I know it's out of thier control) it was pretty good. The menu seemed pretty basic and simple but the choices were good. The appetizer of the prawns were a lil overcooked and the sauce didn't do much to cover it. The entrees were good though. The rib eye was cooked perfect and the flavor good. I wouldn't say it was the best steak I'd ever had but one of the better ones. I paired it with crab legs and they were good too. My girlfriend had the halibut and it was very good. Good portions for both. Service was the best part of the meal. Our server was attentive and although he was busy he took good care of us. It seemed a bit pricey but I guess it's that Newprot/Corona del Mar thing
Pros: service and portions
Cons: pricey
Posted 03/03/08
Best destination for an intimate evening out with someone special, with delicious steaks!
by insun
This is a great romantic restaurant for an intimate night out with your special someone. The bone-in steaks at the Bungalow are the best- never over seasoned and always cooked to perfection. Always ask your waiter what he/she would recommend, or always try their specials- you cannot go wrong. The potatoes can be a bit overseasoned depending on the type, but you can always opt for a baked potato, which is a moist and delicious compliment to their steaks. The most romantic area would be the outdoor seating, which can be enjoyed year round due to heat lamps- make sure your request this when placing your reservation. This is the restaurant I go to for special nights, like my birthday. It is not the most expensive restaurant in Orange County (believe me, they get much more expensive), but it is the one that I always go to time and time again because it is the most romantic and intimate. My husband and I also came to the Bungalow to celebrate the night we got engaged. It is a special restaurant, with attentive waiters and great food.
Pros: Great intimate dining, delicious steaks, and accomodating service.
Cons: Need to make reservations well in advance for peak weekend dining
Posted 03/01/07
Absolutely rude valets
by scgilman
The main dining is very noisy. We chose to leave within minutes of our arrival. The parking valets insisted on being paid full price for parking.
Posted 10/05/06
Great Steak/Crab
by snu124
Wow... bone in ribeye was phenomenal, cooked perfectly. Alaskan king crab was perfect, light and buttery, not at all overdone. Water glasses never got below half, wine was excellent, great selection. Will definitely return.
Pros: Food, Wine
Cons: Parking
Posted 02/12/06
best dining experience in L.A.
by schaurer
I had to go to this site and say that tonight was the best dining experience I have had
in L.A.
I have to first say I have traveled the world and now I have a restaurant that I can go to and not be disappointed.
I went to the Bungalow Club with a party of 12 people.
[I have to recommend the Lamb Chops...prepared to perfection and service to match.]
The Ambience, with great music, decor, and of course the best food I've had in L.A.
I'm not a person who writes about food or restaurants but this
was a dining experience I enjoyed so much I took the time to say so.
AGAIN...."highly recommended!'
Posted 09/29/05
THE BEST STEAKS BAR NONE
by ripken000
This is absolutely the best steak house in all of Southern California. The steaks and martinis are top notch al of the time. The wait staff is always at the top of their game. Everytime I have dined here has been better than the time before. If there is a better steak or martini in town, please lead me to the bar. You will not be disappointed with anything on this menu.
Pros: AWESOME FOOD, SERVICE, Martinis
Posted 06/07/04
