Had a decent dinner here on a weekday. I would say visit on a weekend to get a more lively experience. It was rather empty when we went. Our waitress was super sweet and gave great suggestions. Food was as expected, good tasting but nothing especially exceptional.
Kim J.
The service was very good. When we arrived, we had no reservation but were seated immediately. Our waitress, Dajaih was very attentive and knowledgeable. She descriptively described several of the entrees and beverages. Her use of adjectives was so spot on. The presentation of the food was appealing. The entire experience was great! I rated them a four star due to the brunch menu being somewhat limited in regard to a lack of breakfast items.
Vannie N.
Our server was great, she took her time explaining any questions we had, she suggested what was popular from the menu and gave us recommendations of what we should order based on what we told her we liked. The food was delicious, best food I'd eaten since visiting HTX that week. Also they had a full bar. Would definitely come back here . Excellent customer service. The vibes in the restaurant were very nice as well, the decor, and the music.
Marquita E.
Top notch and very CLASSY!! I celebrated my birthday here and I have ZERO complaints.
Beth L.
If you're looking for a fabulous and really upscale restaurant in Houston, I highly recommend Bungalow Downtown Dining. In a city we visit only a handful of times per year, a city teeming with great food, this is one of those rare places we've repeated. Every single detail is fabulous: from the complimentary champagne to the glittery orange slice in my cocktail to the exquisite tomato-saffron soup to the Cajun ribeye to the lovely and enlightening conversation with one of the owners, this is truly a dining adventure . We will come back again again!
Tina J.
Red Snapper was delicious. Great customer service (Imani our waitress was very knowledgeable of food and drinks). Decor is beautiful and relaxing. Will be back to support!
Krystal E.
Pros: The Bungalow is a beautiful establishment. I love that when you enter, you get a complementary glass of champagne. My server was great and he really took care of us. Cons: I did not appreciate the parking, which is $30. Spending $30 before I enter the restaurant is insane. My gripe with the menu is the pricing for some of the items and that there is not a lot of options to choose from. I ordered dynamite shrimp for my appetizer. The plate is $20 for 3 pieces of shrimp... yes, $20 for 3 pieces of shrimp. There's only 4 or 5 entree options. I ordered the apricot shrimp for my entree. The dish was ok, I liked the sauce. Overall even though the ambiance was nice, I would not go back on my own. It's not worth the pricing.
Jennifer P.
We had a wonderful dining experience at Bungalow. Tyrone and Zay were attentive, friendly and provided excellent service. The food/drinks were outstanding but the Cajun ribeye and flash fried fish were next level! We will be back!
Eugene I.
Outstanding food at reasonable prices based on quality and quantity. My wife and family loved this place. The service was great and the atmosphere and overall ambiance was spectacular. We will definitely return.
Chef Paul P.
I was in town on business and was told about this amazing restaurant downtown. I was so disappointed in the food. The service was great and the ambiance was amazing. I ordered the Tomahawk Steak ($195), Jerk Wings, Bang Bang Shrimp, along with Mac & Cheese, Asparagus (fried). Now let's talk food!!!! The Tomahawk was presentation was amazing but the steak was the worst I ever had in my life, it was like chewing on cowhide. I spit out more than I ate. Went I brought it to the attention of the manager he told me it was a A5 prime cut. (No sir it was not)!! He offered to cook me something else but I declined because my jaw couldn't take no more. The fried Asparagus is absolutely disgusting, unless you like eating raw straw! They didn't cut the base of the asparagus so it was a mouth full of straw! Everything else was spot on and would recommend them. Please be aware that they charge a 20% service charge regardless of the party size, then ask for a tip. This is foolishness at its best!!!!!!!!! Now finally after sharing my experience with the manager I was hoping for a discount (nothing free) but none was given. I paid over $450 for a meal that was not consumable.
We were in town celebrating a cousin's anniversary. The complimentary champagne at check in was a nice surprise. The mature atmosphere was welcoming for a Friday evening. Monie was our server and she was an absolute rock star' She was extremely patient with a party of 13 people and got everything, including the tabs, correct. The drinks were good and the food was well seasoned. The seafood dip and Brussels sprouts were some of the best I've ever had.
Giara M.
Elegant downtown, black owned restaurant! Definitely a good vibe for a good time. I was greeted at the door by the doorman who opened the door for me. I've been for dinner and brunch and both are amazing! Cute photo opportunity spots also!
Chrystle G.
The restaurant was aesthetically beautiful, classy, & clean. We were given some free champagne when we checked in for our reservation, which was a nice welcoming touch. We didn't wait too long to be seated after checking in, which we appreciated. The place wasn't loud, so it's a good place to chit chat during dinner. All of our food and drinks were good but not out of the ordinary; this is more of a neutral comment because it's not necessarily a bad thing. We ordered lychee martinis, strawberry lemon drops, tuna tataki salad, brussel sprouts, seared salmon steak, wagyu jerky pasta, strawberry spinach salad, lobster mac & cheese, & loaded mashed potatoes. I shared the brussel sprouts, seared salmon steak, and wagyu jerky pasta with one of my friends; they were all good. The brussel sprouts had flavor but weren't crispy (which is fine since the menu didn't advertise for crispy), seared salmon steak was good & not dry, and the wagyu jerk pasta was also good & didn't feel heavy which I liked. My friends did not complain about the other items they ordered, so I will assume that the silence meant they were also good, but not anything out of the ordinary or extra special. Really my only not as positive comment was that waiter was nice at first but misheard one of the dishes we ordered. He didn't argue & fixed the order, which was good. However, his attitude and friendliness towards us did a 180 after that. Overall, this place is a good spot to go to for a nice dinner with friends for an occasion or a date night.
James A.
The food, service, and ambiance is always on point! Was my girlfriend's first time here and it was an amazing experience for her birthday.
Kami J.
The Bungalow was AMAZING! The food, the service, the ambiance all 10/10. It's very nice and upscale. We'll definitely be going back! We had the pineapple jerk lemon pepper wings, seafood dip, and apricot chicken! DELICIOUS!!
Had a decent dinner here on a weekday. I would say visit on a weekend to get a more lively experience. It was rather empty when we went. Our waitress was super sweet and gave great suggestions. Food was as expected, good tasting but nothing especially exceptional.
The service was very good. When we arrived, we had no reservation but were seated immediately. Our waitress, Dajaih was very attentive and knowledgeable. She descriptively described several of the entrees and beverages. Her use of adjectives was so spot on. The presentation of the food was appealing. The entire experience was great! I rated them a four star due to the brunch menu being somewhat limited in regard to a lack of breakfast items.
Our server was great, she took her time explaining any questions we had, she suggested what was popular from the menu and gave us recommendations of what we should order based on what we told her we liked. The food was delicious, best food I'd eaten since visiting HTX that week. Also they had a full bar. Would definitely come back here . Excellent customer service. The vibes in the restaurant were very nice as well, the decor, and the music.
Top notch and very CLASSY!! I celebrated my birthday here and I have ZERO complaints.
If you're looking for a fabulous and really upscale restaurant in Houston, I highly recommend Bungalow Downtown Dining. In a city we visit only a handful of times per year, a city teeming with great food, this is one of those rare places we've repeated. Every single detail is fabulous: from the complimentary champagne to the glittery orange slice in my cocktail to the exquisite tomato-saffron soup to the Cajun ribeye to the lovely and enlightening conversation with one of the owners, this is truly a dining adventure . We will come back again again!
Red Snapper was delicious. Great customer service (Imani our waitress was very knowledgeable of food and drinks). Decor is beautiful and relaxing. Will be back to support!
Pros: The Bungalow is a beautiful establishment. I love that when you enter, you get a complementary glass of champagne. My server was great and he really took care of us. Cons: I did not appreciate the parking, which is $30. Spending $30 before I enter the restaurant is insane. My gripe with the menu is the pricing for some of the items and that there is not a lot of options to choose from. I ordered dynamite shrimp for my appetizer. The plate is $20 for 3 pieces of shrimp... yes, $20 for 3 pieces of shrimp. There's only 4 or 5 entree options. I ordered the apricot shrimp for my entree. The dish was ok, I liked the sauce. Overall even though the ambiance was nice, I would not go back on my own. It's not worth the pricing.
We had a wonderful dining experience at Bungalow. Tyrone and Zay were attentive, friendly and provided excellent service. The food/drinks were outstanding but the Cajun ribeye and flash fried fish were next level! We will be back!
Outstanding food at reasonable prices based on quality and quantity. My wife and family loved this place. The service was great and the atmosphere and overall ambiance was spectacular. We will definitely return.
I was in town on business and was told about this amazing restaurant downtown. I was so disappointed in the food. The service was great and the ambiance was amazing. I ordered the Tomahawk Steak ($195), Jerk Wings, Bang Bang Shrimp, along with Mac & Cheese, Asparagus (fried). Now let's talk food!!!! The Tomahawk was presentation was amazing but the steak was the worst I ever had in my life, it was like chewing on cowhide. I spit out more than I ate. Went I brought it to the attention of the manager he told me it was a A5 prime cut. (No sir it was not)!! He offered to cook me something else but I declined because my jaw couldn't take no more. The fried Asparagus is absolutely disgusting, unless you like eating raw straw! They didn't cut the base of the asparagus so it was a mouth full of straw! Everything else was spot on and would recommend them. Please be aware that they charge a 20% service charge regardless of the party size, then ask for a tip. This is foolishness at its best!!!!!!!!! Now finally after sharing my experience with the manager I was hoping for a discount (nothing free) but none was given. I paid over $450 for a meal that was not consumable.
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We were in town celebrating a cousin's anniversary. The complimentary champagne at check in was a nice surprise. The mature atmosphere was welcoming for a Friday evening. Monie was our server and she was an absolute rock star' She was extremely patient with a party of 13 people and got everything, including the tabs, correct. The drinks were good and the food was well seasoned. The seafood dip and Brussels sprouts were some of the best I've ever had.
Elegant downtown, black owned restaurant! Definitely a good vibe for a good time. I was greeted at the door by the doorman who opened the door for me. I've been for dinner and brunch and both are amazing! Cute photo opportunity spots also!
The restaurant was aesthetically beautiful, classy, & clean. We were given some free champagne when we checked in for our reservation, which was a nice welcoming touch. We didn't wait too long to be seated after checking in, which we appreciated. The place wasn't loud, so it's a good place to chit chat during dinner. All of our food and drinks were good but not out of the ordinary; this is more of a neutral comment because it's not necessarily a bad thing. We ordered lychee martinis, strawberry lemon drops, tuna tataki salad, brussel sprouts, seared salmon steak, wagyu jerky pasta, strawberry spinach salad, lobster mac & cheese, & loaded mashed potatoes. I shared the brussel sprouts, seared salmon steak, and wagyu jerky pasta with one of my friends; they were all good. The brussel sprouts had flavor but weren't crispy (which is fine since the menu didn't advertise for crispy), seared salmon steak was good & not dry, and the wagyu jerk pasta was also good & didn't feel heavy which I liked. My friends did not complain about the other items they ordered, so I will assume that the silence meant they were also good, but not anything out of the ordinary or extra special. Really my only not as positive comment was that waiter was nice at first but misheard one of the dishes we ordered. He didn't argue & fixed the order, which was good. However, his attitude and friendliness towards us did a 180 after that. Overall, this place is a good spot to go to for a nice dinner with friends for an occasion or a date night.
The food, service, and ambiance is always on point! Was my girlfriend's first time here and it was an amazing experience for her birthday.
The Bungalow was AMAZING! The food, the service, the ambiance all 10/10. It's very nice and upscale. We'll definitely be going back! We had the pineapple jerk lemon pepper wings, seafood dip, and apricot chicken! DELICIOUS!!