Looking for breakfast in Bonita, CA? Look no further than BGC Bar & Grill at Bonita Golf Course! Open daily at 7am, BGC Bar & Grill offers breakfast staples and creative dishes for guests to enjoy!
BGC Bar & Grill is open for breakfast every day, 7am – 12pm, except Sundays, open 7am – 1pm!
Our menu is chalk-full (pun intended!) of breakfast favorites! Have a sweet tooth? Choose from our French Toast or Short Stack, topped with Berry Compote! More on the savory side? Try our Avocado Toast with Truffle Oil, Steak and Eggs, or Eggs Benedict!
Breakfast Bonita, CA doesn’t stop there – with a full bar, one can enjoy a Manmosa (a pint-sized mimosa!), a classic BGC Bloody Mary, or even a signature Espresso Martini.
Looking for a wedding venue in San Diego and overwhelmed by all the beautiful options? There are so many things to consider – what’s included? What’s your budget? What are the food and beverage options? And so much more.
If you’re in search of a wedding venue to do the heavy lifting during the event while you focus on all the fun and personalized details, look no further than Bonita Golf Course – the best wedding venue Bonita, CA!
Location – Wedding Venue, Bonita, CA
Bonita Golf Course is conveniently located right off the CA-54 and CA-125 in Southern San Diego. Less than 20 minutes from Downtown San Diego, 15 minutes from Chula Vista, 25 minutes from the Mexican border, and 30 minutes from La Jolla, Bonita Golf Course is easily accessible from any part of San Diego!
All-Inclusive Wedding Venue, Bonita, CA
Included in your meal purchase are many elements of our venue:
Four-hour use of the venue (all party time!)
Soft drinks, coffee, and tea
Over 200 spaces of free, private parking
Accommodations up to 300 guests
Linens and colored napkins
Tables and chairs
Stemware, flatware, and China
Time for setup and breakdown
Microphone, podium, and screen
Easels
Permanent dance floor
Dedicated service team
Full-service bar and bartender (no “bartending fee!”)
Executive Chef
Professional planning with our Events Venue Manager
There are also additional elements available for purchase such as Additional Event Time, Ceremony Site Access, customized Hosted Bar, Appetizers, Late Night Snacks, and more!
Build Your Own Event
With these additional elements that are available for purchase beyond all those included, clients have the ability to BYOE – Build Your Own Event! Want to party longer than four hours? Add additional event time! Want to host drinks for your guests? Let’s talk about your budget and parameters (P.S. check out How to Host the Bar at Bonita Golf Course for more information)! Looking for a venue for your wedding ceremony and reception? Perfect! Add the Ceremony Site Access, which also includes up to 150 white folding chairs and an additional hour of event time!
Excellent Customer Service
Bonita Golf Course offers dedicated, highly trained service staff, committed to ensuring the smoothest chain of events between your chosen elements of service as well as knowledgeable on our offerings, flow, and policies.
While some venues hire temporary staff, differing with each event, Bonita Golf Course offers its own trained staff, proud of their consistent service and commitment to the success of each event at Bonita Golf Course!
Personalized while Streamlined
Clients can choose how to personalize the space by choosing their own decorations (or hiring a decorator), DJ, live music, and more! Clients are always welcome to choose from our Preferred Vendors List, or if you already have someone in mind, use them instead!
Outside desserts are also permitted and are often part of the vision as a whole!
All of these aspects are points of conversation during our streamlined planning process, set 90 and 30 days prior to the event date.
Bonita Golf Course is the perfect blend of all-inclusive with the freedom of customization, making it an excellent choice as a wedding venue Bonita, CA and San Diego, CA!
Outdoor Ceremony Site
Offering a panoramic view of our green fairways, tree line, cart bridge, and mountains beyond, the Bonita Golf Couse Ceremony Site is a beautiful location to say, “I do”! At Golden Hour, the sun sets opposite the San Miguel Mountain Range, offering gorgeous color and texture for your post ceremony photos.
As a wedding venue in Bonita, CA, Bonita Golf Course has all the benefits of an outdoor ceremony location with a large, air-conditioned Ballroom, just steps away!
Spacious Accommodations
Our Ballroom is over 5,200 square feet and can comfortably fit large parties of up to 300 guests any day of the week! From parties of 80 to 300, clients can choose to utilize the space that best fits their vision! Every floor plan is unique, and an aspect discussed and created during our structured planning appointments!
Experienced Executive Chef
Our Executive Chef of over 12 years takes pride in his work and quality! Many of our top reviews rave about his food and his ability to create such an abundant offering at a fair price!
Not only does his menu range in culinary selections, but his presentation is top notch, sure to have a garnish on every plate and even creative flowers cut out of vegetables to accent his buffet dishes.
Late Night Party
Due to our somewhat rural location (yet highly accessible right off two freeways!), our events can party until as late as midnight, a time frame that can be hard to find across San Diego venues!
While there are many beautiful and excellent venue options across San Diego, Bonita Golf Course can be your perfect wedding venue Bonita, CA!
If you have ever been interested in the beginning and evolution of one of BGC’s most ordered cocktails, we are here to help!
The Old Fashioned is one of the first recorded cocktail recipes written. It dates back to the 1800’s, and although it did not have its current name, the recipe is the same.
So, what are the nuts and bolts of this classic clinker?
You will always need a spirit, the booze, the hard stuff. Traditionally, the choices are whiskey or bourbon, but recently mezcal and tequila have given it a new spin.
The classic recipe calls for sugar cubes as the sweetener of choice, but new renditions include simple syrup, agave or even maple syrup.
Bitters are needed to balance out the sweetness. Angostura or orange bitters are the most common, but the BGC Bulletproof Old Fashioned has dashes of Cherry vanilla bark bitters that give it a whole new flavor profile.
The garnish refreshes and seals the deal. The cherry on top (pun intended) can include an orange twist/peel and a maraschino or more expensively, a Luxardo cherry.
All these elements combined and stirred – never shaken – in a “rocks” glass with ice will make you a delicious Old Fashioned.
Well, why is it called “Old Fashioned”?
At its purest form, this sipper was spirit, bitters, sugar and water. When bartenders started to get creative in the 1870’s with more complex cocktail recipes, the bar guests that missed the simpler beverages began asking for their drink the “old fashioned” way.
This recipe and name withstood the test of time and the test of prohibition! During those dark ages, bartenders started muddling the oranges and cherries in to hide the taste of low-quality liquor. You can still find places that muddle their fruit into the tin, but the orange peel rim-around and toothpick cherry is (in our humble opinion) the classier way to go.
Fortunately for us, this legendary libation will be around for another 200 years.
Across our extensive meal selection, Bonita Golf Course offers a range of plated and buffet options, all priced around the same dollar range, and all take about the same amount of time in an event’s timeline. So, plated vs buffet meal service… What’s the difference?
What is the best fit for your event?
Everyone has an opinion, but this article is meant to lay out the pros and potential cons of each, specifically to how we operate here at Bonita Golf Course. Check out this article from The Knot for even more generalized information.
Here are a few elements to consider if you’re in the air on the meal service that would best benefit your event and vision. Rest assured, no matter your selection, our experienced Executive Chef takes great pride in his work, and you and your guests will leave with full, happy bellies!
Plated Meal Service
Pros:
Elegant and structured two-course meal
Guests served directly without having to get up
Everyone receives the same amount of food
Upgraded meal selections (petit filet mignon and Chilean seabass anyone??)
Frees up the guests’ attention for another element of your program
Entertainment, video montage, speech, etc.
Helps facilitate meal service for large 240+ guest parties
Offering guests a selection of up to two meal choices on the menu give the element of personalization
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Potential Cons:
The entire service team is involved with meal service, therefore not available to serve beverages during this limited time.
Servers do everything in their power to let their guests know they will be unavailable during meal service and try to offer refills and next rounds to prepare their tables of their absence; however, this is not always fully understood by the guests.
During meal service, our team is focused on serving the room as a whole so that the flow from the kitchen to the guest is as seamless as possible.
Guests are welcome to go to the bar for service; however, we’d love the opportunity to serve them as soon as meal service is complete.
Guests arriving late, not willing to stay seated during service
Meal service is an active element of your timeline, meaning other elements (i.e. photobooth, calling people for photos etc.) create obstacles for efficient service.
Buffet Meal Service
Pros:
Large offering and portion considerations
Allows for seconds (thirds, fourths… no judgement here!)
Beautiful display – the Chef takes great care in his presentation while our Events Team decorates the buffet line, creating a beautiful meal service.
Each buffet offers two main proteins/entrées, allowing guests to pick and choose their preference, whether they like one more than the other, or want to try both! The choice is up to them, making the buffet offering an easier logistics choice, in general.
Servers are available through meal service to retrieve beverages, refills, and buss, allowing “big drinking” events to be better served.
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Potential Cons:
Guests must get up to get their plates.
More action in the room during meal service (can sometimes work well, depending on if your guests are mobile and socializing)
Buffet table and space to queue will need to be accommodated when designing your floor plan.
Buffet lines usually cannot be accommodated for large parties of 240+ (some exception when events do not require the dance floor – celebrations of life, for example).
The buffet line remains in the room throughout the event.
So, plated vs buffet… What’s the difference and which is the best fit for your event? After weighing each category, only YOU can decide the best fit for your vision for meal service! Regardless of your selection, you and your guests will leave raving about your delicious meal from Bonita Golf Course Events Venue!
When searching “golf course near me,” you have so many options in beautiful San Diego. How lucky are we to have a San Diego golf course for every day of the week and the perfect weather to match!
With over 60 years of doing what we do, we’re here to explain how we will become your new favorite golf course in San Diego.
Here are some things to consider that make Bonita Golf Course a great fit for any golfer or guest:
Located right off the CA-54 and CA-125, Bonita Golf Course is conveniently located in Southern San Diego. Less than 20 minutes from Downtown San Diego, 15 minutes from Chula Vista, 25 minutes from the Mexican border, and 30 minutes from La Jolla, Bonita Golf Course is easily accessible from any part of San Diego!
Happy People Welcome!
Here at Bonita Golf Course, we operate under a culture of respect and fun! Our team loves being here and are so glad you are too! We believe happy employees make happy customers, so all-in-all, happy people are welcome!
Course Dynamics and Pricing
Bonita Golf Course boasts a friendly yet challenging 18 holes of golf. Tipping out at just shy of 6200 yards, the course is very manageable for the average player off the tee. Where Bonita applies pressure to its guests is in the pin placements and deceptive contours of its greens. Accessibility and affordability allow any player of any skill level to come and try to conquer the tree-lined fairways of Bonita Golf Course. With twilight rates beginning midday, Bonita Golf Course is bustling with golfers that need not worry about breaking the bank to play 18 holes. An easy-on-the-wallet price point paired with holes laced with water hazards and challenges are both great reasons to choose one of San Diego’s best golf course destinations.
Driving Range
Bonita Golf Course has one of the most popular driving ranges in South Bay.With over 20 stalls of alternating maintained grass and artificial mats, players are always able to find space for a good session. Multiple yardage markers and targets create a fun way to practice anything from 50-yard wedge shots to big high arcing drivers. Grab a beer at the bar and enjoy a day in the sun out at the range! Professional lessons are also available!
The Shack
The Shack, your golf course oasis, is conveniently located after holes 7, 12, and 17, fully accessible throughout your play.Instead of waiting to find a beverage cart around the course, there are many opportunities to stop at the Shack to quench your thirst or satisfy your hunger! Our fridge remains fully stocked with our bartending team ready to rock! Stop by for snacks, thoughtfully curated to enhance your golfing experience, or take a beer or cocktail to-go! That’s definitely been proven to improve your golf game, right?
Casual and inviting, all are welcome at the BGC Bar & Grill! BGC Bar & Grill is open to the public – a great restaurant with burgers, chicken wings, fresh salads, and more! Join us for a welcoming and fun atmosphere where you can watch the game on many of our TVs or sit outside to enjoy the day with our patio seating! Our staff is sure to greet you with excellent service and a smile!
While very popular with Bonita neighbors, BGC Bar & Grill is so much more than your local watering hole – between our Executive Chef, professional management team, and highly trained serving and bartending staff, BGC Bar & Grill offers high quality service and selection! Join us for Happy Hour – the happiest hours, really – Monday – Friday, 4pm – 7pm!
Our menu has something for everyone! Breakfast options are extended longer on Sundays while lunch and dinner are available all day, including our popular Bodacious Burger with Angus beef or Cali Chicken Sandwich with grilled chicken, thick cut bacon, avocado, Swiss cheese, and tomato. In addition to our daily, high quality clubhouse fare, BGC Bar & Grill offers specials throughout the week and year! Check out our current menu!
Special occasions – Mother’s Day and Easter
Join us for special occasions such as Mother’s Day and Easter! BGC Bar & Grill offers extended breakfast hours along with a brunch special to celebrate! These are two of the few days we accept reservations, so call in advance to secure your spot for you and your family!
Sunday Brunch
Sunday mornings are a popular time at the BGC Bar & Grill! Breakfast hours are extended and guests can order delicious staples such as French Toast, Eggs Benedict, or Steak and Eggs, or try something a little different with our varying selections! Meanwhile, enjoy a Manmosa (a pint of mimosa!), a classic BGC Bloody Mary, or try one of our rotating elevated cocktails such as our Guava Margarita, Lavender Espresso Martini, or Bulletproof Old Fashioned!
Friday Night Specials
Every Friday beginning at 5pm, the Chef offers a special dinner that showcases the kitchen’s culinary flare and brings the community together! The first Friday every month is our Prime Rib Special with a 12-14oz slice of USDA Prime Rib along with au jus, horseradish cream, seasonal vegetables, and mashed potatoes, always reasonably priced and generously portioned!
The second Friday each month is our Events Menu Special where the Chef presents an element of our elevated Banquets menu, making it an excellent night for future and current clients of our Bonita Golf Course Events Venue to try this exclusive offering!
Nestled in the Bonita Valley, experience the alluring setting, comfort, and culinary creations of Bonita Golf Course Events Venue for the perfect celebration! We host weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of life, birthday parties, quinceañeras, debuts, and more! We offer a full service, all-inclusive venue with many elements included with your meal purchase.
From small gatherings of 80, to large parties of up to 300 guests, Bonita Golf Course Events Venue is perfectly suited to host your next event!
An outdoor ceremony location looking onto acres of manicured fairways and beautiful sunsets right beyond the San Miguel Mountains serves as the perfect backdrop for an event you will never forget… Just steps away, the newly renovated event space features modern Californian architecture, vaulted ceilings, and neutral colors giving you a venue fit for occasions of every style.
Bonita Golf Course offers traditional and international menu options, all curated by our Executive Chef. From bartenders to servers, the professional event staff takes pride in ensuring that every detail of your special day is brought to life. In addition, our a la carte services allow you to pick and choose what you need to make your day a success.
Bonita Golf Course is known for our friendly atmosphere, affordable tee times, good food, and good times! Whether you’re here to golf, dine, or celebrate, Bonita Golf Course is the place to enjoy!
We love what we do and are proud of what we offer – come stop by and see for yourself!
All-Inclusive Wedding Venue, Bonita, CA
Personalized while Streamlined
Spacious Accommodations
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