Petey's Bungalow Restaurant & Lounge

Petey's Bungalow Restaurant & Lounge Steakhouse and seafood restaurant proudly serving Oak Lawn, IL and surrounding communities since 1961. View our menu at https://peteysbungalow.com/menu

OFFICIAL PAGE for Petey's Bungalow Restaurant & Lounge. Petey’s Bungalow is a family-owned steak & seafood restaurant located in Oak Lawn, IL and has proudly served its patrons since 1961. We’re open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday from 4pm and Sundays from 2pm. A dining family tradition for generations. Our menu features a variety of dinner entrées including steaks, fish, seafood, ribs & chops, chicken, pasta, vegetable dishes,, and Grecian style entrées. On the lighter side, we offer our fresh salads,burgers, sandwiches, and homemade soups. Our appetizers include saganaki, fried zucchini, breaded mushrooms, onion rings, tomato cheese bread, fried calamari, chicken strips, classic shrimp cocktail, and more! When you visit, make sure you save room for dessert! We offer an assortment of desserts including cakes, cheesecake, ice cream, Greek style rice pudding. Rough day at work? Stop by our full liquor bar to unwind after work with co-workers and friends. Share a few appetizers and watch a sports game or for some live video gaming. Our bar menu features imported and domestic b**r, fine cocktails, liqueurs, spirits, cordials, ch*****ne, and red, white, rose, and blush wines. We offer carry outs when you’re too busy or not in the mood to dine-in or are hosting a dinner at home or for your office colleagues. For take outs, dine-in dinner reservations for larger groups, or for same day call ahead seating, call (708) 424 8210. To view our menu or for more information, contact us by DM, by email or visit our website at https://www.peteysbungalow.com

Gift certificates make great gifts and are available here year round.

10/05/2025

Our story. Our journey. Our legacy.

After more than six decades, the iconic neon sign that lit up our corner of the world - and our hearts - has been removed at the request of the Village, despite being grandfathered in years ago. It marked not just a location, but a legacy. For inquisitive minds, the vintage neon sign will remain with our family.

Since 1961, Petey’s Bungalow, offering a supper club dining experience, became a tradition for family dining - proudly serving generations. The sign was more than vintage neon - it was visual art, a historic landmark, and a symbol of a dream born when Greek immigrants came to America in search of opportunity. That dream grew into a beloved small business, carried forward with hard work, commitment, love, and resilience. In October 2024, the family supported Petey's much deserved retirement marking the closing chapter of the Petey and Mary era. But the story doesn’t end here.

We’re pleased to announce plans to evolve this journey, when the timing is right, in a new town - one that aligns with our values and vision of supporting small business, celebrating culture, preserving history, and honoring legacies. We are committed to investing in a safe town that prioritizes cultural preservation, supports small business owners, and fosters a sense of community rooted in history and local identity.

To our loyal guests and supporters who stood by us, thank you for making us part of your family traditions. To our faithful supporters, stay connected — the legacy lives on.

With heartfelt gratitude.

12/01/2024

As this year marked the end of an era, we feel grateful for our history and the cherished memories of this journey. A season to reflect and to feel thankful. Our journey. Our story. Our history. Our over six decades. Our hidden little gem. Wishing you and yours a peaceful and joyful holiday season.

10/15/2024

Generations of family dining.
Over six decades.
Authentic.
Tradition.

Petey’s Bungalow. Petey’s II.
Petey and Mary.
Legendary.

This marks our last day as we open our doors one final time at 4 PM as this part of the journey ends. We remain fully booked today and the Bar has been at capacity too. Please note, the kitchen and bar will close promptly at 9 PM tonight. Last call at the bar is 8:30 PM.

Many sincere thanks to the Kouretas and Ikonomopoulos families. They are family whose dedication, support, and leadership has been a significant contribution to this legacy.

The end of an era. Thank you for the memories.

Cheers!🥂

10/15/2024

In an article dated recently by M Nolan (of the Southtown Star/ Daily Southtown/Chicago Tribune) regarding the Bungalow closing, Nolan attempts to erase and dismiss Mary’s significant role to the Bungalow legacy. Nolan does not control the narrative. Had he referenced our social platforms/website, he would actually have some knowledge about our story, our journey and Mary’s role. We stand with our facts, our story, our journey which includes Mary’s significant contribution and role for both the Bungalow and Petey’s II legacies. Mary’s management and leadership roles were instrumental and paved the path for the successful history of both locations, working daily for decades for both locations until she fell ill. She was a pioneer for women of her time and a mentor to many. Petey followed his passion to stay in the kitchen at the Bungalow.

10/12/2024

We have noticed an increasing number of OUR menus and OUR personal property items going missing since the announcement of our closing. These menus and items are an important part of our service, OUR history, OUR memories, and their theft affects our ability to serve you and others. We want to remind everyone that taking our property is considered THEFT so please return any menus or any items you may have taken, or we will take further action to protect our business and will also permanently close our doors effective immediately.

For those who have stolen our items, this act is not only disrespectful to Petey, but this truly reflects on your character. Shame on you! It’s truly sad that theft has to even be discussed in our final days.

Petey will not be selling the menu as this will show that anyone in possession of a menu has a stolen menu.

10/11/2024

In case you haven’t heard, the Bungalow is fully booked through Tuesday, our last day. We can no longer accept any reservations, walk ins, or take out orders.

10/09/2024

Our final days…🍽️

We sincerely thank you for the outpouring love and support you have shown us so far for our final days.❤️

Due the overwhelming interest in dining at the Bungalow during our final days, please note we have reached full capacity and are fully booked. We will not have the capacity to accommodate everyone including most, if not all, walk ins. Please call ahead for availability. If the phone line is busy, it means we are booked. No takeout order service during our final days.

We have implemented some rules for the safety of our guests and staff to ensure our dining guests have a nice evening of dining at Petey's one final time.

The rules for our final days:

-Kitchen closes 9 PM. Last seating is 8:45 PM. We are not extending our kitchen hours.

-Seating time is limited to 1.5 hours for each table/group beginning the time the party is seated.

-Anyone instigating or participating in arguments and disturbing other guests, staff, Petey or interfering with service in any area or manner will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Arguing will not get you a table sooner. Disturbing the dining experience will not be tolerated.

-We are not accepting reservations or walk ins. WE ARE BOOKED OUR FINAL DAYS. Phone ahead for availability.

-ABSOLUTELY NO ONE IS ALLOWED IN THE KITCHEN! STAFF ONLY!! People entering the kitchen will be asked to leave the premises immediately as this is disruptive to our service.

-NO PHOTOS OR VIDEOS in the kitchen or of Petey... NO ENTRY IN THE KITCHEN. Please be respectful of this. People entering the kitchen disturbing Petey and our staff/service will be asked to leave the premises!

-Please be courteous to our staff who is working hard to provide the best service for our dining guests. Be kind and show patience.

-The back entrance may be closed for entry.

-DOORS OPEN 4 PM DAILY (2 PM SUNDAY). We are NOT open to the public prior to these times. Please do not stop in earlier as we are busy preparing for each evening and the doors will remain locked until opening.

-As of this writing, Petey’s will remain closed on Monday, as usual. If anything changes, we’ll make a post.

Let’s celebrate and make our final days safe and enjoyable for all of us.✨

10/05/2024

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

In Greek, we say μου λείπεις (mou leípeis) meaning you are missing from me. With Mary’s passing last year, Petey continues to deeply miss Mary by his side. Both worked side by side daily achieving their aspirations and together they weathered the storms and celebrated many triumphs and significant milestones. Looking back now, he feels and realizes without Mary, it’s just not the same. Reflecting on the countless memories and friendships made in the past 63 years of serving our community, it is with mixed emotions that Petey announces his retirement and the difficult and heartfelt decision to close Petey’s Bungalow. As of now, the last day will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

From humble beginnings to becoming a cherished local, family run business, we have been privileged to serve generations of families and our community. We witnessed the growth of our community and surrounding areas and successfully navigated through changing times, challenges, a pandemic, all while staying true to our core values and supper club dining concept. We reached many milestones and survived countless adversities along the way. For our restaurant to thrive and survive for 63 years is one of our family's proudest accomplishments. We have proven a local, family-owned independent restaurant and small business can flourish and stand the test of time. We have achieved a place in Oak Lawn’s history.

The spirit of the Bungalow will continue to live on in the stories we share when reminiscing about the good ole days. We will cherish the memories. The Bungalow has been more than just another restaurant. Since 1961, it has been a cornerstone of this community, a testament to hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to excellence. This decision was not made lightly and comes at a time when we celebrate the achievements and milestones which shaped Bungalow’s legacy built not only on the quality of our brand and offerings, but also on the relationships nurtured through the years and contribution we made in our community.

“Mary and I lived the American dream. Our journey began 63 years ago and we followed our passion of restaurant entrepreneurship by opening and running our own businesses -- the Bungalow and Petey’s II. As time passes, you finally realize when it’s time to end a chapter”, states Petey.

The Bungalow has been more than just a place to eat; it’s been a gathering spot, a home away from home for some, and a place where countless memories were made. Thank you to everyone who walked through our doors and shared a meal with us.

As we bid farewell to Petey’s Bungalow, Petey plans to enjoy his remaining time at the Bungalow doing what he loves most in the kitchen and greeting friends while honoring any outstanding gift certificates. Join us in our last days to experience nostalgic supper club dining one last time and most importantly to extend your gratitude and well wishes to Petey.

First and foremost, we thank the Ikonomopoulos and Kouretas families for their support, dedication and contribution for both locations. To our loyal customers and friends, thank you for your trust and patronage over the years making the Bungalow a dining tradition for you, your families, and friends and for supporting our local, family-owned business. Your support has been the backbone of our success. For decades, we have had the immense pleasure of being part of your celebrations, milestones, and daily lives. thank you. To our staff past and present, we sincerely thank you for your contribution and to our long-term employees, for your decades of dedication and commitment.

As a heartful tribute to Petey and Mary, please join us for our final days of service as we celebrate Petey’s well-deserved retirement and the end of an era for Petey’s Bungalow. We look forward to sharing these last moments with you and creating a few more memories before we close our doors for the final time. We invite you to share your memories and stories with us as we commemorate this significant milestone. Thank you once again for your continued support and loyalty throughout the years. It has been our honor and privilege to serve you.

"Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” ~ Peter Strople

-Press/ media inquiries: email [email protected]

09/15/2024

Football Sundays! 🏈 Staying in or hosting a football watch party? Order a take out from the Bungalow. Did you know you can score all the goodies that are included with main entrées for take out orders too? Some customer favorites include Petey burgers, pork chops, pan fried chicken, tenderloin tips and the Grecian style filet mignon. Add a couple starters too. One of our popular appetizers is the Saganaki - OPA! Did we mention dessert is included with most entreés? Touchdown!!

Dine in and football? Of course. Take a seat at the Bar and catch the featured game.

08/09/2024

Family time. August 11th is National Son & Daughter Day. Cherish the time and those memories. Stop in this weekend or take out your favorite entrees to celebrate. 🍽️

“Family isn’t a destination, it’s the messy, beautiful journey we take together. “ ~unknown

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4401 W 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL
60453

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