What to order at The Bungalow

Must order
A spicy margarita on the patio before the DJ starts
The dish to know
Cocktails and DJ sets
Editor tip
Dress code loosens early; go at 17:00 for a patio sofa because the queue after 21:00 on weekends is real.
CuisineCocktail bar
Price$$$
Neighborhoodocean-avenue
HoursWed-Thu 17:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-01:00; Sun 17:00-22:00; closed Mon-Tue
Open until01:00 Thu-Sat
The dishCocktails and DJ sets
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Must order: A spicy margarita on the patio before the DJ starts

Tip: Dress code loosens early; go at 17:00 for a patio sofa because the queue after 21:00 on weekends is real.

Location

Address: 101 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90401

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Order: Whipped eggplant dip with flatbread, then a pizza as the sun drops

Tip: Go before sunset for the light and stay for the DJ; weekend mornings it runs ricotta pancakes from 09:00.

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Try: Hand rolls at the bar

Order: The five-roll set, toro and blue crab included

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Try: Cocktails over the coastline

Order: Weekend brunch with the ocean panorama

Tip: Happy hour runs 16:00-18:00 on weekdays; sunset window tables go to whoever books earliest on OpenTable.

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Try: Wood-fired pizza and disco

Order: The Soy Del Rancho and a wood-fired pizza

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Santa Monica Brew Works pours ten house taps in its Colorado Avenue taproom, 310 Blonde to PCH Porter, with Emmy Squared pizza serving till late.

Try: House beers and after-hours pizza

Order: 310 Blonde Ale with a Detroit-style Emmy Squared square

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Try: Blues sets and whisky cocktails

Order: A whisky cocktail down front at the stage

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