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The Bungalow
Glen Country Club, 3 Victoria Rd, Clifton, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
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MA
Review β„–1

Great environment, great service although it took time for us to be assigned a waitress but the service was good.Beautiful and amazing scenery of the beach and sunset. Very classy and elegant setup inside the restaurantAmazing and delicious food πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹. I thoroughly enjoyed my prawn pasta 😜.The place was warm especially since its winter, I particularly love their toilet mirrors πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜.

Ch
Review β„–2

The ambience is lovely, service great, and the food is absolutely yummy πŸ˜‹

Pe
Review β„–3

I just love this venue. The food is good and service professional. Pricing is steep. Virgin cocktails are nothing less than a R100😱.The view is amazing, so I will keep on going back for those special occassions in life. Thank The Bungalow for always making every visit a memorable one.

Me
Review β„–4

Bungalow used to be one of the best fine dinning restaurants in Cape town unfortunately i can not say the same for now. I was there yesterday for dinner, trust me we could not even ordered our dessert because of a group of people who were sitting on a centre table , who had no restaurant manors at all. They definitely turned The Bungalow to a PUB yesterday. I understand it was a bigger table and bringing revenue but somehow the manager on duty could have spoken to them or advise them not speak loud and accommodate other paying guests?

Mm
Review β„–5

Aesthetically pleasing & Great service!I enjoyed having sundowners with my friends here, watching the sunset! Soo beautiful 😍😍😍

An
Review β„–6

The view is breathtaking, and the sea food is delicious and tasty πŸ‘πŸ»You will stay for three hours without even feeling it’s long enough.

Ja
Review β„–7

The stunning views of the ocean, the top notch service and delicious seafood made this a true wow five-star experience. The long wine list offers all the great classics by glass and by bottle. It’s served with a side table ice holder.Very excited to try this for restaurant week. The three courses were all very well priced and full sized versions of the a la carte menu. The highlights include the tempura shrimp, the burger, catch of the day and the creme brΓ»lΓ©e.The tempura shrimp had a large portion with 5 huge prawns in a very flavourful well seasoned batter. The sea bass was served with a lovely lemon rice and sauce. The burger was juicy and cooked to perfection with very nicely salted skinny fries. The creme brΓ»lΓ©e ended it off so well! Can’t wait to come back.

Ts
Review β„–8

Our waiter was amazing. The sushi was mouth watering. The sea bass was delicious. Honestly a great experience

Es
Review β„–9

Such a lovely place, great views, good food and the waiters are extremely friendly. Our waiter John made sure that we were comfortable and constantly checked on us.

Ni
Review β„–10

Always a lovely place to go out for a relaxing sunset and date

Kg
Review β„–11

We booked online for a table, but were dismissed at the entrance and sent to sit at the bar while tables were clearly empty. A kind waiter (not the concierge) kindly found us a spot to sit by the loungers and she gave us such wonderful service. The spicy sushi is fantastic and its a great place to view the Cape Town Sunset. Really disappointed by the attitude of the concierge, to be dismissed like that even after making an online booking left a sour taste in my mouth. Next time I guess I will book under different names or something, and I cant even say its the dress code because slot of people were casually dressed.

Re
Review β„–12

Fantastic establishment. How could it not with such views? Despite this, they back it up with fantastic service, great food and amazing music. This is definitely a keeper of a place!

Am
Review β„–13

Food was okay nothing to match the price one would pay, I have been there several times and its a pleasent environment, great for romantic outings or for the family. Also do not have a birthday there they charge R500 to cut your own cake which is understandable taking into account that they sell cake. Overall just the location is beautiful

Ro
Review β„–14

Took my partner to what I thought was a classy establishment. What you met with is terribly rude, inattentive staff whose only interest is to attend to the conspicuous consumers, and the ambience of a blaring Cubana. If youre looking for a repugnant, elitist scum world, then this is for you! Otherwise, avoid!

Si
Review β„–15

Love the vibe, the deco and the staff. Very friendly and accomodating. Beautiful scenery but a bit pricey. Food and drinks were worth it. Prices are RRR in terms of standard pricing.

Sw
Review β„–16

The atmosphere is amazing. I loved everything from the decor to the staff uniform. They even provide blankets when its cold, for the patrons. My fav spot

Le
Review β„–17

Kinda rude and bad service; despite having a booking they immediately shunned us to another area whilst there was so much space open at the section we booked for. When we asked our waiter if we could move he said it was okay and seeing that was the case, it was rude of the β€œwelcoming” staff to not even listen.The drinks were overpriced and quite terrible.But food was good and there was a beautiful view.

ve
Review β„–18

A very peaceful, calm place with beautiful views....tast food,good service,beautiful music..o love it

RA
Review β„–19

Beautiful location with drumming ocean views & a backdrop that will take your breath away! Service was good. Staff friendly. It is a bit loud, beach club type of thing. Beautiful interior. Great staff & good food. Def a plus after the beach.

LU
Review β„–20

I visited The Bungalow earlier this year in March before we had the lockdown, for my partners birthday. We had Dinner. We did arrive late so weather was not great a bit on the cold side. I asked for a blanket which they gave to us. It was middle of the week but place was full. Really great atmosphere, service is good as well. The menu is not extensive, it is a bit pricey (sides orderedseparately). I enjoyed the steak i had!

Gi
Review β„–21

Ordered sea bass which was very good. For desert a lemon tart with Yoghurt ice cream. Delicious and beautifully presented.

Kg
Review β„–22

Beautiful restaurant with delicious food. Breath taking view.

Pu
Review β„–23

I was happy to be here... Beautiful experience. However the manager did not allow my friends to take pictures

Ab
Review β„–24

Beautiful place, the food was great. It was a chilly spring day but they made it lively, great service. 😁 definitely coming back

Ma
Review β„–25

Golden hour sunset views you dont want to miss

Fu
Review β„–26

Great; if its not windy, this is one of the best places in Cape Town to have drinks and grab some good food. The service was on point, and everyone was very happy with their meals. Id definitely recommend giving it a try and will be back again when in town.

Ma
Review β„–27

Great scenery, great food, great vibe, great music, great service and great people

It
Review β„–28

The most classy place I have never seen,the food was there was so extremely nice ,the waiters were so goodπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ’•

Th
Review β„–29

In terms of asthetics it is 10/10. The music is vibey, relaxing and you still have a conversation without screaming. Drinks are not pricey, great place to go with friends for being sociable. However its not really an accessible place for person with mobility issues.

no
Review β„–30

Good vibes, great food, beautiful views, nice music and great service too

Em
Review β„–31

Very good service, nice tasting food. The seafood was a little bit bland but that’s ok. Price is above average. Worth the visit and worth the view. Go at sunset

Ja
Review β„–32

Best place in the city! Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing service, and an absolutely amazing vibe. There’s sometimes a dj on the decks playing some great chilled house vibes. Everyone comes dressed up, which is absolutely amazing to see. There are couches on the one side where you can kick your shoes off and just lounge, they even bring you a fleece if you get old, it’s doesn’t get better than that!

Ju
Review β„–33

Love love love this space. Food and drinks were really good. Service was amazing. Great atmosphere. Love the vibe. Best part of this place are the views.

Zi
Review β„–34

In my top 5 meals AND restaurants in capetown this year. The food was fresh and super tasty. I had the chicken burger, my friend had the squid both were so yummy. Its a beautiful restaurant with amazing sunset views and a dj who is a total vibe.

Ma
Review β„–35

Ja nee... Great location, superb set up, good food... But the place appeals to a certain crowd πŸ€·πŸΎβ€β™‚οΈ

Ka
Review β„–36

Absolutely breathtaking views. Fries are delicious. Spectacular service. Very good cocktails

BM
Review β„–37

Nice and cosy place to chill

Vu
Review β„–38

The best steak ive ever had in my life

Nc
Review β„–39

Its a beautiful restaurant however the food was disappointing especially the dessert was not fine dining standard and our waiter was rude.

Wa
Review β„–40

The setting is beautiful. The outdoor seating area delivers views of the water and the mountains. The decor is everything you expect from Clifton - blues and whites.The seafood is fresh and generous in portion.I was in a very large group (10+ people) and the service was quick but forgetful.I think the Bungalow only deserves 4 stars as there is a definite lack of X factor from the food. It was bland and unimaginative. The price isnt justifiable with the current menu. The lack of personality is consistent from decor to menu.

Ir
Review β„–41

The food, the music, the views πŸ‘ŒπŸΎπŸ‘ŒπŸΎπŸ‘ŒπŸΎπŸ‘ŒπŸΎWe absolutely loved it

De
Review β„–42

The best service ive ever seen warm wth the beach view and delicious food πŸ˜‹πŸ˜Š

Za
Review β„–43

I had an amazing experience here the venue is amazing the cocktails were great and our waiter was very attentive we ended up having a 3 course meal because the service was just that great. The food was truly value for money it tasted lovely. The price is a bit steep but worth it. This is my new sunset spot.

Ti
Review β„–44

Great place to enjoy some great food and drinks, pair with an awesome beach view

Br
Review β„–45

Very nice and unique experience. Prices are a little bit over the top, but on another hand you will make great photos and experience something different.

Ro
Review β„–46

Whilst Im told the food was good the fact that the establishment wanted to charge R500 for my daughter to bring a specially designed birthday cake for 12 school kids, which we therefore declined to do, on the basis that this was a business decision and that we also sell cakes was in very poor taste especially with a not inconsiderable bill of R5500. The object of getting them to therefore buy dessert instead backfired spectacularly as they commendably refused to do so. I would have been happy to donate R500 to charity instead but to pay R500 to eat your own cake is quite frankly shameful no matter what excuses are now tendered in justification hereof.

Cy
Review β„–47

Fantastic. Enjoyed the food and the view is out of this world. The service was amazing.

Ku
Review β„–48

Great service! A great place to be. Everything just splendid

Ga
Review β„–49

Was really relaxing having drinks here! This place is perfectly located with safe parking (R20 parking fee) and decor that just adds to the tranquil relaxed atmosphere. The establishment has an indoor and outdoor restaurant area, and a patio type area with comfy couches if you just want a spot to enjoy drinks with a view of the ocean. Obviously the food is a bit pricey, so dont go here if you’re on a budget. We really enjoyed the afternoon here. Close to Clifton beach No.4 and down the road from Camps Bay. I dont have a photo of the indoor section, but it looks perfect for a romantic dinner date or upmarket dinner for the family.

Nt
Review β„–50

Great place but we were not allowed to take pictures inside the restaurant.

No
Review β„–51

Relaxed environment..... beautiful scenery..... excellent service πŸ‘Œ

Sa
Review β„–52

Stunning views and great service πŸ‘Œ a Cape Town icon

Ja
Review β„–53

Beautiful venue with lovely food and friendly staff.

Dr
Review β„–54

One of the must visit places in capetown, the atmosphere is pure bliss and the sunset a true master piece.

Lo
Review β„–55

Lovely atmosphere! View of the ocean and mountains. Club house nearby.

Ed
Review β„–56

Such a cool place to watch the sunset. They have lounge music and people lay down on big sofas to drink white and rose wines. We ent there with no reservations and got a very nice place. The food is also very good. From this point, the sun sets on the ocean with nothing to block the view!

Ro
Review β„–57

Sophisticated, multicultured, up-class restaurant for all occasions. Ocean views in the heart of Clifton with an ambience second to none. Definitely going back for more πŸ‘Œ

Za
Review β„–58

Beautiful sea view, great food, lovely atmosphere

Al
Review β„–59

This is such a cool spot especially for the sunset.I am not sure there’s a better place in Camps Bay for a sundowner.The service was amazing and the drinks were great too.

La
Review β„–60

The view is beautiful and the service was helpful. My grilled calamary was tasty and delicious. Wine recommendations were also good.

Sh
Review β„–61

Perfect relaxing venue for lunch and sundowners while watching the paraglide landing and listening to the chilled mix of the dj πŸ˜‡

Ja
Review β„–62

This is Cape Town here you get to view mountain and the sea. Food and drink was good. They made a vegetarian dish for me. Which is nice

Da
Review β„–63

Very good restaurant with vibrant atmosphere And β€œCelebrate life” vibe. Menu mainly consists of fish, seafood and multiple sushi options. Relatively good choice of liquor ( not limited to beer and wine). From one side restaurant is overlooking Atlantic Ocean and from another - majestical mountains (12 apostles) with clouds on the top looking like Melting sour cream. It’s quite windy so I do recommend to take some long sleeves jacket. Good for organizing birthday parties and similar events. WiFi was not working when we visited a place

Da
Review β„–64

Top class service. The food is freshly cooked , the waiters are welcoming

Ta
Review β„–65

Its a very excellent restaurant with a very friendly workers their service is great and their food delicious

Je
Review β„–66

Disappointed that they have had no internet for two weeks...ruined my night

Le
Review β„–67

Beautiful view, great food and awesome service. Absolutely loved the loved the vibe! I suggest that you make a reservation prior to showing up. Also, be prepared to pay R50 for a 1L bottle of water. Its all worth it though. The food and environment doesnt disappoint.

Pr
Review β„–68

Fun time with friends and family on my cousins birthday ❣️

Ni
Review β„–69

Beautiful scenery, good food. Just not 5 stars because the staff was a bit rude, when we were taking pics, they would walk into the shot. No regards for us whatsoever. But overall good service

El
Review β„–70

Absolutely amazing. Although the host completely ignored us, like completely. She did not acknowledge our presence whatsoever and proceeded to greet the white couple behind us. We made reservations, I booked a table. I think they should work on that. The waiter was amazing though and I really enjoyed the food and wine.

Lo
Review β„–71

It was a beautiful experience , the food was lovely and the atmosphere amazing

Be
Review β„–72

Nice spot for a date or meet friends

Sv
Review β„–73

Great views, great vibe, one of the best places in all of Cape Town for sundowner vibe and food.Service was friendly and competent but slowYou’ll need to book ahead as it gets full quickly, in season especially

Al
Review β„–74

Absolutely stunning place. If you’re in or around western cape looking for some fancy and relaxed place for dinner, then I strongly recommend the bungalow. The location and its view is ideal, quality of their products is excellent, the service staff very professional and will do anything to ensure you’re having a wonderful night. Although the room and terrace are quite spacious, I’d advise to book for a table during weekends as this restaurant can get quite busy.PS : I had a thing for their white wine β€œFleur du Cap” that I found divine ;)

Bo
Review β„–75

Possibly the best sunset place in S.A. Great food, awesome music and cocktails

U
Review β„–76

Great view, great food. AWESOME

By
Review β„–77

Extremely Rude Welcoming and Service. Will never go back.Arrived there requested for a table for 7 we were first asked if we drinking or eating I said that we are going to have a drink as we are waiting for other people to join us, I was then told the place is fully booked which clearly wasnt the case as they were at about 40% capacity told to sit at the bar. Waited about 10 mins at the seating area at the bar, I got up to get our own menus then one of the waiters came past and told us we taking up TO MUCH space can we all sit together him not knowing we are waiting for 3 more people to join us. At this point I decided for us to rather leave and go elsewhere. Will never go back nor recommend anyone to go there.

re
Review β„–78

The worse service, we were rushed to get out of our table. The food not so great

Sh
Review β„–79

If youre looking for elegance and class, this is the place to be

Ib
Review β„–80

Its a restaurant that is facing the sea and having all parameters to make him one of the best restaurant in Cape Town they have outstanding taste for all kind of food and drinks their menu is full with all kind of starter salad and main dishes they have all kind of food with the best taste that you will taste in a place with the best view in Cape Town

Ba
Review β„–81

Enjoy the beautiful sunset with an exceptional seafood platter and a bottle of wine. Great service.

Th
Review β„–82

It was a really good experience. I was there for a friends birthday and we had an awesome time.

Ce
Review β„–83

Lovely cozy restaurant, which has different atmosphers to it. You decide whether you wanna be elegant and dine inside or casual and enjoy the outside chilled sitting. They dont serve pasta though πŸ˜•

Ka
Review β„–84

Amazing food! Awesome service! A must visit!

Ol
Review β„–85

Excellent place! Great food! I love the service too!

Md
Review β„–86

Wonderful restaurant nice food nice staff and friendly atmosphere under the mountains and facing beautiful beaches β›±

Ey
Review β„–87

One of the best restaurants I have been in cape town

Am
Review β„–88

I just love this place. Incredible food, service, ambiance and people.Very well managed with a great service team. Good value for money.

Th
Review β„–89

Love this place, everytime Im in love with Cape Town I always visit!Ps please get bigger Stella Artois Draughts a nice pint size, then were good to go πŸ™ŒπŸ½

Sh
Review β„–90

The food and service was superb! Incredible view of the ocean and a very relaxed atmosphere. Can highly recommend this restaurant if you feel like spoiling someone special.

Mi
Review β„–91

Great restaurant and bar in Clifton with a stunning view of the sea and mountains.Perfect for sundowners whilst watching the paragliders sail from Lions Head to land in front of the restaurant as the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean. This of course followed by a lovely meal. All accompanied with friendly efficient service.

Ol
Review β„–92

Amazing ambience and setting.Music is played at a comfortable volume and it’s a great place to have laid back chats without screaming at each other.

fa
Review β„–93

Great food and a perfect spot to watch the sunset, what more could you ask for

sh
Review β„–94

Go there for the view only. Service is good. Location amazing. However the day to day food is canteen basic and something you can do better at home, was too plain (can’t speak for the seafood though) - For me the chicken and fish ordered were not on level of restaurant quality. The liquor is extremely overpriced, exorbitant.

Da
Review β„–95

Nice atmosphere, the food is not bad, a little pricey for what you get. We went on a rather cold and windy evening so cannot speak much about the location and view. The staff was very nice.

Qh
Review β„–96

The food was amazing, great place. Soso was our waiter, horrible. We did not have drinks most of the time. Our order was taken late. We got hungry waiting for our food. I don’t know what we did to her but she was rude when taking our order. At some point the lady, I think handles table booking, wanted the table because we had nothing but n front of us but we still wanted to order more food and drinks.

Th
Review β„–97

Its a beautiful place, has an amazing view of the ocean. Its a picture perfect place πŸ‘Œ awesome setting πŸ˜‰

Ed
Review β„–98

Nice view with awful food and poor service.The location is amazing and the views are stunning.They give us a table inside the restaurant. It was hot as hell. We requested to turn the AC on, but they didnt.They brought the wrong order, let on the table and came 5 minutes later to take it back.Our food has too much pepper, even for me that like spicy food.After we finished the meal, they brought a fan, but we were just leaving.I do NOT recommend.You can have better experiences with the same price.

So
Review β„–99

Great food, great service, love it

Si
Review β„–100

Nice view nice food and drink the best location of the bay

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  • Address:Glen Country Club, 3 Victoria Rd, Clifton, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
  • Site:https://www.thebungalow.co.za/
  • Phone:+27 21 438 2018
Categories
  • Cocktail bar
  • Restaurant
  • Event venue
  • Hamburger restaurant
  • Meat dish restaurant
  • Seafood restaurant
  • Sushi restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:12–11PM
  • Tuesday:12–11PM
  • Wednesday:12–11PM
  • Thursday:12–11PM
  • Friday:12–11PM
  • Saturday:12–11PM
  • Sunday:12–11PM
Service options
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Offerings
  • Healthy options:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
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