After closing The Bungalow earlier this year, owner Brent Bolthouse is set to bring back the beloved Bungalow Kitchen Long Beach this fall. And for anyone who has followed his career, reinvention isn’t a reaction—it’s simply a part of the process.
From transforming nightlife into immersive hospitality experiences to continually evolving his concepts to match the moment, Brent has long understood that the most successful spaces refuse to remain static. They adapt, shift, and, when necessary, completely reimagine themselves. That philosophy is exactly what is driving the next chapter of The Bungalow Kitchen Long Beach, which will reopen this fall with an entirely new identity. Less celebrity-driven destination dance floor. More neighborhood bistro rooted in exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and a distinctly Long Beach sense of place.
With that comes one of Long Beach’s most respected culinary figures, Chef Eric Samaniego, whose appointment signals not just a change in leadership but an entirely different philosophy for the waterfront space. A place where outstanding food, thoughtful hospitality, and the recognition of familiar faces matter more than spectacle…