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The Bungalow Lakehouse
The Bungalow Lakehouse is an oasis of comfort in the middle of Loudoun County, Virginia.
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121 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Rating Breakdown 121 reviews
5 stars
(31)
4 stars
(49)
3 stars
(27)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(7)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(51)
- vibrant bar scene(51)
- good for groups(49)
- fit for foodies(38)
- special occasion(29)
- great for outdoor dining(28)
The Bungalow Lakehouse Reviews List
Review 1 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pleasantly Surprised
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first time at this local restaurant. We loved the fact that the food was fresh and had great flavor. The appetizers were delicious (calamari, crab cake, 4 kinds of fresh sausage). The salad and entrees that we had were all very good. Scallops A+, Halibut A+, Roasted chicken A+, Pork plate A+. Desserts were delicious - especially the blueberry crisp! I would highly recommend!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Lackluster suburban dining
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Having seen this restaurant mentioned in various reviews - my husband and i decided to try it one Saturday night. Boy were we disappointed. Plastic flowers should have clued me and then hearing a server being reprimanded also did not make the place inviting. The salad accompanying my turkey burger was so limp with dressing it was inedible. Looking forward to dessert - our server never even offered us the dessert menu and just brought us the check. This place is huge - with an undertrained staff and mediocre food and in an out of the way location- I do not expect it to survive very long. Truly disappointing."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 3 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Really just a big bar. Food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really just a big bar. Food was not that great and the atmosphere in dining area was dark."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, great service, great atmosphere! We had a wonderful evening with friends. Love the fact that we were not rushed! Love the way that the menu changes periodically."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 5 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Welcome to the neighborhood!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We really enjoy coming to this new, and welcome, addition to our neighborhood. It's a bonus that the food is very good and the waiters very friendly and knowledgeable."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 6 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The Lakehouse continues to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Lakehouse continues to get more consistent with it's food prep and service. Servers still have to be prodded for specials but they try. Fish preparations are done well but everything seems a bit too pricey for the area. Entrees are probably $5-6 higher than necessary. More desserts need to be offered and it would be nice to get a bread service before dinner."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
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Review 7 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service was poor, meat not
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was poor, meat not cooked as requested, very small portions for the cost. Had to ask several times for bread and water refills. Food was good, but high priced. Manager was wonderful and went out of his way to make it up to us. We would give it one more try to see if we would have a better dining experience."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2008
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Review 8 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Showed up with our party of
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
"Showed up with our party of 4 for dinner (we had a confirmed reservation through open table) and were told they did not have reservation and since they didn't have any available tables we were not able to dine. They did not even try to accommodate our party."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2004
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Review 9 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This time it was very good.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This time it was very good. The salmon was very good and so was the pork chop."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2004
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Review 10 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
One good visit deserves another.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved that it had a variety of rooms from which to choose. The menu was extensive but not everything was as good as it sounded on paper although almost everything we had was very good. The Virginia Rockfish had an unexpected, sweet component to it. The braised pork belly was delicious. The lamb sausage flatbread was also delicious. The mussels appetizer was big enough to be a small entree, especially following an appetizer. We will definitely go back to try more menu options before making our final verdict. The brunch menu looked interesting."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, scenic view
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Review 11 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
The restaurant is very nice
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant is very nice in decor and appearance, however the overall experience was very disappointing.
Upon entering the restaurant itself, one was immediately greeted with a strong fish odor. In spite of this, one member of our party ordered Rockfish off the menu. Guess what...It had a very strong fishy taste. The rest of our party played it safe and went with burgers and were served grease soaked burgers and soggy fries. Absolutely horrible.
WHAT A SHAME. The ownners obviously spent a lot of money to create a beautiful establishment but the food experience was very very bad."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
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Review 12 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
WE had a very long wait for
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"WE had a very long wait for the main course. The bill was adjusted for this. Food was ordinary with small portions served on very large plates. Quite noisy and did not have the ambiance to justify fairly high prices. Did not seem to know what kind of restaurant it was - a typical ordinary chain restaurant like Olive Garden or a high priced quality restaurant, run by a chef."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2004
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Review 13 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Lunch at the Bungalow Lakehouse
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lunch at the Bungalow Lakehouse was simply good. The restaurant has a good blend of atmospheres: a club style wood-paneled dining room, a comfortable booth area with windows that face the street, a wide open bar with pool tables, a glassed-in cigar bar, and a wide wrap around back porch and deck overlooking a small lake - something for whatever mood you are in. We had hoped to sit outside, but it was too cool out so we opted for the booth area.
The service was prompt with just the right amount of attention. The food selection was good with both standard fare: chicken, fish, steak, burgers, sandwiches and some dishes with some twists and flair.
Our group had: cauliflower curry soup, walnut encrusted salmon, turkey burger and a hambu"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 14 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not really impressed with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not really impressed with selection on menu. Prices were a little on high side for what was offered. We had roasted chicken and rockfish. Both were just okay. Service was a bit slow and staff seemed disorganized. Bars seemed to be doing well and may consider coming in for drinks in the future."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 15 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food and beer at the Lakehouse
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and beer at the Lakehouse are very good. The wine list needs a little tweaking. The service in the sit down dining room has been poor on the 2 occasions we dined there. Very slow and not as attentive as they should be. Service in the bar areas seems to be better."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Something for everyone!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Lakehouse has it all, just choose the room you want to suit the atmosphere you are looking for. We sat in a front room for a lovely Easter brunch. There was a VERY large party in the room when we sat and feared we would not get the service we were hoping for... but not only did they handle the party (from what I saw) well, they also gave our small party excellent service. But the TV bar just calls for you to come have fun with dart boards, an open deck that overlooks a pond, TV's everywhere and more. There is a room that looked perfect for a romantic evening, a small conversational bar and a cigar bar. Then, as if that was not enough, there are lovely facilities downstairs for your reception, family reunion, etc. Nicely done!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 17 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
marvelous dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Monday was a quite night at the Bungalow but the staff was focused and attentive to our party of six. The wine selection is simple but does cover the basics. With our bland foodie daughter along for the celebration, the waiter selected a good wine to balance her desire for the sweeter wine, and mine for a bolder favor wine. Each course arrived well timed with the conclusion of the previous. The entrees were well seasons, not relying on salt or heat to cover any mistakes. I had the trout which was moist, flavorful, but still allowed the mild favor of the fish to come through.
Our waiter was serious, but relaxed, adding to our celebration.
All in all, we will be returning again."
Our waiter was serious, but relaxed, adding to our celebration.
All in all, we will be returning again."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Must try! Will def be back!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went for brunch on Sunday. Food was great but limited options on the menu for the day."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 19 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice competition for Sweet Water Tavern across the street. I had the walnut encrusted salmon and it was among the best salmon dishes I have ever had. The place is a little dark which could be nice for romance, but I went with my parents and my wife and kids and it could have been a little brighter for our group. We also had the calamari with fried green tomatoes and they were delicious."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Second time here. Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Second time here. Service was very slow. We were there one hour before we saw any food, not even a dry piece of bread. My husband enjoyed his pork chop but I was not excited about my rockfish. The fish was good but the menu descriptions of green beans, potatoes, crab meat and fennel were deceiving in that these items were tiny diced and mixed together with the salt cod sauce. Also we had a reservation and were seated at a table between two large parties with children, one of whom had her electronic device playing a game. We asked to move to a booth next to our table. We were informed it might be reserved but they found us another booth. That "reserved" booth was never used the entire time we were there. Not going to return soon."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
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Review 21 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Have already talking up your
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Have already talking up your restaurant, hoping u have a Mother's Day brunch"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 22 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Solid Experience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on a Friday night, and the place was buzzing! It's a different experience on the weekends than during the week. Food was good, service was good too. try the burger or the short ribs - delicious! Will be back."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant continues to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant continues to improve with the kitchen seeming to have found its pace. We both ordered the special for dinner - a rockfish over asparagus risotto. The rockfish was cooked perfectly and the risotto was delicious. We shared a panna cotta dessert and it was excellent."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this place! Chef
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We love this place! Chef Jason is fantastic - the wine list is great - Annabella Pinot Noir is our personal favorite. The salmon was prepared the best way I have ever eaten it. We enjoy alternting between the quieter dining room and occasionally the very large sports bar like atmosphere."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently flavorful. Salmon
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently flavorful. Salmon a big hit and one of the best turkey burgers out there
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Dined on 03/22/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Restaurant theme park!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great for any occasion! Or just a stop by. With all of its " venues " you can't miss what you are looking for. Formal to Casual it is like a theme park of a restaurant."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 27 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and ambience were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and ambience were most enjoyable. We celebrated my granddaughter's 17th birthday. We were seated at a large table and were delighted that we could talk at a moderate level without competing with other background noise."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
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Review 28 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed an amazing dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed an amazing dinner experience this past Saturday night. My wife and I were joined by 3 couples and all of us thought the dinner was excellent. Service surpassed all of our expectations. With teh multiple rooms the Bungalow Lakehouse has you can find a vibe which is just right for you. We dined in the main dining room - Thanks to the owner Cheryl we had a table front and center.
Server was always present but never annoying. Filled wine glasses without being asked - very attentive and very knowledgeable. Short ribs were simply the best. Paired with grits and collard greens. Very imaginative and nice cotrast in tastes. Steak, chicken were as good. Loved the cigar bar!
We all walked away telling ourrselves we would be back soon!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 29 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server, Meaghan, was phenomenal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our server, Meaghan, was phenomenal. The food was great, too."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 30 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food at the Lakehouse
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at the Lakehouse is getting better with time. The Hamburger is really good, although it is so juicy that it is hard to eat it without a knife and fork, The rockfish is delicious, although it still seems to be served lukewarm, rather than hot. It almost seems like it is warmed in a microwave rather than cooked to order. That is a regular occurrence here and serving temperatures of most of the "fancier" meals seem to fall into this area. The beer selection is great, although pricey and the wine selection is a bit weak. All in all though, a great neighborhood addition."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ordered the scallops - they
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ordered the scallops - they were very good! I do think the price was a little steep - $26 for 4 scallops and no sides with that. My friend had the salmon and thought it was fabulous. The staff was very attentive and the order turnaround time was fast. I will definitely return."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Please stop asking if everything
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Please stop asking if everything is ok... I wanted to enjoy the experience but every 5 min someone was in my face. The food is ok but the price is a little high for the limited selection."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 33 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Great facility, awful food.
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They've spent of ton of money on the facility now they need to invest some money into a top chef. For what they're charging, I expected a lot better. It's an interesting menu but the food was not good. Braised short ribs were tough- they should almost melt in your mouth. Trout was uninspiring- served skin side up.
Service was poor. But to his credit, he did tell us to avoid the special- seafood sausage. We had to ask what the special was.
Its a shame that with such a nice facility that the food and the service wasnt up to the same level"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
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Review 34 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was our second time to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was our second time to The Bungalow Lakehouse, this time we brought our kids. Ate in the bar area. Food was quite good, good atmosphere for the kids (it was early on Sat night). Overall a great place! We are glad we found it and will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view
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Review 35 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious, but all
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious, but all four dishes came out cool to cold. They re-heated our food, but took a little away from the experience. They need to work on that."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 36 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Tastefully done. Beautiful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tastefully done. Beautiful dining room. Food was very good with generous portions. You cannot hear the noise from the sports bar side of the retaurant."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 37 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We came for Valentines for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came for Valentines for the first time as a good recommendation. The regular menu has fair prices so that we could bring the kids sometime."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 38 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Overall outstanding. We will
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall outstanding. We will go back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 39 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Three places in one!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great new find for the neighborhood. The food is very good, and it's great that you can have a nice quiet dinner, move to the quiet, relaxing bar, or hang at the very energetic (and loud but fun) sports bar. It's almost like three different vibes in one place, which is great! Love it and I hope the service and food are maintained at such a good level."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
overall great service. perfect
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"overall great service. perfect place for happy hour!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 41 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dining room has a very manly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dining room has a very manly dark wood type feeling. Quiet and refined but not stuffy. The food was excellent and the service was pretty good.
Bar area was lively and energetic. Mixed drinks were not great but there are plenty of beers on tap to choose from."
Bar area was lively and energetic. Mixed drinks were not great but there are plenty of beers on tap to choose from."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 42 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Bungalow Lakehouse is a little
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bungalow Lakehouse is a little different. It has several sections. starting with a quiet dining room with a bit of a fancy menu, one quiet adult type bar and a noisy, vibrant sports type bar with a pub grub menu. The dining room has an interesting menu. The prices are a little high for Sterling but not unreasonable. The decor is nice and the crowd subdued. I had the rockfish entree and it was very good, albeit a bit of a small portion for the price. A companion tried the pastrami sandwich and pronounced it very interesting. It was served with a topping of egg salad, which seemed odd but seemed to taste fine. His only complaint was that the pastrami was closer to corned beef, lacking the spiciness of NY pastrami."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 43 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Our first experience was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first experience was o.k. The restaurant is clean and nice in appearance. Our waiter was not very knowledgeable about the meals, He did not really seem to care to be there. During the course of our meal we were interrupted at least 5 different times to ask us if everything was going ok - there were at least 3 managers that interrupted us to ask if everything was going ok. It was clear there was not alot of communication between all the staff as this was edging on rude and obnoxious. The food was good but not anything to get excited over. Pricey for quantities given. A good 1 time experience. No plans to return."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
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Review 44 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, but we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good, but we waited a long time for it to come out. My 8-year old was really upset (and very hungry) to wait an hour for his food when he was told that his pizza would be out as soon as it was ready. The server offered no explanation - except that the kitchen was busy - but it was very strange because the dining room wasn't even half full!! The restaurant has been open for 4 months, so one would think that this type of problem would have already been worked out."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
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Review 45 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, warm ambience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, warm ambience and equally as important QUIET!Noise level is a quiet murmur,which allows for enjoyable dining."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Sterling's Gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really like The Bungalow Lakehouse. I've lived in Sterling for 10 years and we definitely needed a place like this. Great food, service and atmosphere. The only downside is the smell of cigars from the cigar room that hits you in face as soon as you enter."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find, romantic
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Review 47 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The renovation from Joe's Crab Shack to the Bungalow Lakehouse is amazing. A totally new interior and exterior. We enjoyed the olive tapenade, wild mushroom foie-gras, calamari, braised beef short ribs, rockfish, and lots of wine. Price is OK and I expect this new gem will provide competition for other local gems like Sweetwater Tavern, Hooked and Clydes in Ashburn."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 48 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Will not return
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was excited about eating here because I had heard the scallops were delicious. When we arrived for our 6:30 reservation, we waited 10 minutes for a hostess to ever show up to seat us. No one was at the front desk. Once seated, on what I'd call the "fish camp" side, it took another 10 minutes to be approached by a waiter who acted as if we were an afterthought. His question, "has anyone helped you yet?" We decided to go ahead and order, thinking we may not get another chance. I had the French Onion Soup. Taste was good, but there was almost no broth. All onions. Ordered scallops to be told they were "out." Changed to roasted chicken which was just okay. Food was delivered quickly, but refills on drinks were slow to come."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
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Review 49 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Review
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Outstanding place. My only concern was that I asked the waiter what he thought about the wine that was recommended on the menu to go along with the meal I ordered and he responded he was underage so he couldn't tell me whether it really was a good wine or if he recommended another. No real issue, though, since the menu's recommended wine turned out to be very good."
Dined on 02/08/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for The Bungalow Lakehouse
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Neighborhood Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a great restaurant that we recently found. It's cozy, they have several different rooms that would appeal to everyone, the food's great and it's a fun place to go. We had the crabcake sandwich on Saturday which was great -- lots of crab and little filler. We've also had dinner there recently and the filet mignon is tender and has great flavor. We'll definitely be going back there again. We may try the sports bar the next time we go."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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