Bungalow Club
(323) 964-9494
7174 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90046
34.0834
-118.3457
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Melrose
What People Are Saying About Bungalow Club
The Editor
Katie Heffernan
Citysearch
In Short
This dual bar and restaurant brings two floors of Moroccan flair to the Melrose strip. Dangling metallic stars, leafy tropical plants and two trickling waterfalls create dimly lit intimacy in multiple lounges, topped only by the patio's candlelit bungalows. Electronica beats provide background for friendly conversation, romantic dates and the weekend's busy, easygoing singles scene. The Mediterranean-leaning international menu includes hummus, egg rolls, sushi and specialty martinis like the mint chocolate.
User Reviews
iHeartCheese
June 04, 2009
My experience so far at the Bungalow Club is that I went here with a group of friends at around 9PM on a weeknight. There were 5 of us. We didn't need a reservation, nor did we have to wait for a table. We were seated immediately on two comfy couches out on the open air back patio. The cabanas were all full, but that worked out better anyway so we could all face each other and talk. The volume of the music was great. Loud enough so you're not hearing everyone else's conversations, but not so loud that it drowns out the people at your own table. It's semi-enclosed with some stained glass which seemed to do a great job of keeping the heat from the heat lamps in, even on a chilly night, without trapping the smoke from the smokers. We were a bunch of girls who were there to catch up on gossip, so for what we were looking for, that was perfect. People may complain about the service not being as fast as it could be, but honestly, we weren't there to be rushed in and out anyway. We'd all had dinner and were enjoying our beverages, so it was nice to have time for conversation. We had the big appetizer plate. Everything was really tasty. You can't go wrong with the Avocado Egg Rolls or the Mediterranean Cigars (think Greek taquitos with Phyllo Dough instead of a tortilla). The waitress was incredibly funny, joining in on the gossip and cracking jokes along with us. The bill came out to about $135 - gratuity included, which is certainly reasonable for 5 girls sharing a couple bottles of wine, some other cocktails, and a big appetizer platter. We had a blast. Unless we have something horrible happen, this will pretty much be our go-to place for girls' night.
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LittleItaly113
May 27, 2009
I can't believe this place is on any "best of..." list. The food is terrible. Went there one night about a year ago (maybe things have changed since?) started out with a sushi appetizer. I realize this is not a "sushi" restaurant, however; don't put it on the menu if it can't be at least decent. It was so gross I didn't even finish it- tasted like it had been sitting out, already made for hours and hours. Rice was dry and so wasnt the fish. For my dinner I got some kind of pasta dish. The sauce tasted like Ragu out of a jar and pasta was way overcooked. Again, didn't finish it. The reason it gets two stars is because of the ambiance. We sat in one of those private "bungalows" which is cool because you can close the curtains and have privacy. Fun atmosphere for sure but I wish the food was better!
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TrealTalk
March 27, 2009
Yo i love Bungalow...I make it a mission to go here when i can. Its such a fly venue its always a cool spot to go to.
read full reviewThe Details on Bungalow Club
Look Good:
Closing time during the week varies depending on the crowd--anytime between 11pm and 1am.
Happy Hour:
Happy hour takes place daily from 4pm to 7pm with discounts on select appetizers, martinis and mojitos and all day Mondays with half-off well drinks.
Know Before You Go:
Call ahead to reserve bungalows on the weekends--reservations are required.
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Group Dining
Bar & Club Special Features:
Outdoor Seating, Romantic Nightlife, After Work, Smoking Permitted
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
