Lula Lounge is Toronto's home to live salsa, Brazilian, world and jazz music featuring diverse local talent as well as concerts by international artists. Each weekend we offer a dinner and show package that includes a three course tropical fusion meal, a beginner dance lesson and great live music for your dancing pleasure. Our Family Sunday Brunch is a great place to celebrate birthdays with the whole family. Don't miss trying one of our famous Cuban mojitos.
"Wonderful ambience...I had the feta/beet/spinach salad. It was better the last time I came...needed more feta. My friend had the fries and they looked burnt when they came to the table. The other friend had chicken wings and loved them. The staff brought both hot dishes but I had to ask for my salad after about 10 minutes...they forgot me!"
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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"If you are looking for a venue just to dance and have fun with your partner or a group and you don't really care about the food... Lula is the place. The fact is, I really enjoy the live music and the atmosphere. However my most recent experience with the Mother's Day Brunch was very disappointing to say the least....I guess you get what you pay for, but it shouldn't be the reason you run short of food., it was really imbarassing for my guests. They tried to ease the frustration and the ambarassment but the damage was already done. My Family will not be returning."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find
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"The food at Lula was amazing. It was flavourful, large portions, and accommodating to health concerns (dietary needs). I would definitely go back because of the food. I had the Trio of Dips - all great but a warning that they contain cilantro (which the menu does not state) for those who aren't a fan. I also ordered the steak - huge portion, cooked perfectly, amazing and flavourful sauces on the side, the green bean salad was awesome and garlicky. The service however, was the worst I've had in a long time. We were one of the first tables seated and yet were the last table to give our orders, get drinks, or food. The entertainment was well under way before our meals were delivered - some tables were already finishing their desserts!"
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion
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"The most pleasant surprise to me is the quality of food. I ordered a steak and it's delicious. I would say it is the best steak I have so far. Even better than The Keg and other steak house. Parking is not a problem too. On every occasion I managed to find a parking spot right in front of the lounge."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"The food was delicious, we had fish, nothing to complain about. The place was packet, but the service was fast. We loved the band. Everything was very good. Was a fun night!!!"
Dined on 27/04/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, hot spot
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"Was expecting more of a jazz club ambiance. Turned out to have more of a dance lessons,party club thing going on, at least on Saturday we were there. We might risk going to see Eliana Cuevas on a Week night. Might be more to our taste."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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"Although my friend and I enjoyed the food and music, it felt too much like a night club for 20 year olds after 10pm. We also noted that although the band was energetic and probably really good, the sound system made them sound like lots of noise with no one playing in sync."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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"We had an amazing evening, great atmosphere, the service was extremely polite and helpful. The food could be a little bit more spicy and tasty. The wine was great and dancing was amazing. I am very happy you are that busy with so many nice people, never mind what age ( I am not the youngest!) but feel that way in Lula Lounge. I am coming since years, it has improved tremendously.
Will be back soon.
regards, Barbara Pennock"
Dined on 19/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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"What can I say.....drove in from Brampton as the reviews on this place read well. The reality was much different got there at 11:30am after a very difficult time trying to locate parking. There were only 8 brunch itmes (most of which was empty) to chose from all cold and no eggs or bacon as listed on the brunch menu. The best I had to eat was bread with butter and salad. Not once did a waitress approach our table to ask us what we wanted to drink and after numerous attempts of trying to get their attention I went to the bar myself and ordered an orange juice...not freshly squeezed but from a bottle. Needless to say I think I was there for 20 mins after which I asked for the bill and left. I paid NO tip I will never visit this place again"
Dined on 07/04/2013
2011
Special Features: late-night find
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"The concert at the Lula Lounge was fabulous. It has a great reputation for bringing in acts that would not be able to perform at other venues in the city. We really like Lula Lounge for providing a space for international music, especially African acts, and will continue supporting it and attending its events for this reason."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"This restaurant has a great atmosphere and the Sunday brunch is actually tasty, but the service was pretty terrible. Whoever was managing did not make themselves seen too often and left the seemingly inexperienced floor-staff to fend for themselves when multiple errors and problems seemed to arise. Under better management this place could be really amazing."
Dined on 07/04/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"VERY LOUD, the music was good, but you had to yell to make any sort of conversation. The dance lesson was great he food was good, I had the steak and it was great. The food was good, nothing crazy amazing, decent quality for the price. The drinks on the other hand are VERY overpriced and just okay."
Dined on 05/04/2013
2013
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"We were there to watch the Somba Squad and had a blast doing so. Very different scene than I am use to, the live show was amazing and I had a table with a great view of the show as I had requested. The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing (I had the steak). I enjoyed experiencing the different culture with a widely diverse friendly energetic crowd. After we ate we joined in on the floor and danced the night away with a few hundred other people.
Great night!"
Dined on 21/03/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"There are few places outside of Cuba where you will find such high energy, pure, unadulterated Cuban rhythm. We went for a friday night special- Dinner salsa lesson and the best latin music in Toronto. Total price with wine $183 for two. If you factor in the high quality of the live music and an atmosphere of enthusiastic salsa dancing I left feeling i got great value for my money. Best night out in a long time. Felt i was in Havanna. The night we went Jorge Maza Y Tipica was playing. Absolutely amazing"
Dined on 22/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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"I would not choose this venue again for dining. It is way overpriced, and the service was very slow. As a night club, it's great, the Cuban bands are awesome,and I enjoy the atmosphere. The only problem is that unless you dine, you will probably have to stand up all night."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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"Great spot for dinner, drinks and dancing. The band/music are quiet enough to have a conversation during dinner, and the live music following dinner was excellent and certainly gets the entire crowd on their feet. The salsa instruction was great fun and definitely beginner friendly. Would not hesitate to recommend Lula for a Friday night out."
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
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"Excellent jazz groups on Friday nights. Great Friday night value, jazz groups during dinner, salsa lesson, salsa band all for only $49. what a great night out! Love the vibe there.Finally a venue with great music and great food!"
Dined on 08/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Went there with just DH and still had a good time. A few other couples were there and a few really large groups. Food was better than I expected. The beef & chicken stew was excellent and they used good quality breakfast sausages. Everything was hot and well cooked. Liked that they kept the food area clean and well stocked. Was surprised they left the food out - nice touch for those who wanted to snack or those who arrived late. Drinks were a little pricey but it was alright. Would have been nice if the server replenished our water but were happy to do so when we asked. Dance lesson was easy and fun for us virgins. There were a few people who obviously already knew the moves but there was no grandstanding/showoffs. Would def come back."
Dined on 17/02/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch
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"I was really looking forward to this brunch and I was a little disappointed in the selection of food. I've had dinner there before and the food was far superior at dinner time. The brunch was just ok. The service was also ok. Perhaps, because of the brunch the service is not pushed as much, but I'd made a larger reservation for a birthday party and was phoned a few times about it (which made me a little nervous because there seemed to be a lot of confusion.) When my party arrived they had somehow got my reservation mixed up (despit all the calls beforehand.) That was a little frustrating but we made it work. The salsa dancing was the highlight by far and made the experience."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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"This is a wonderful venue with great food and amazing events. The room is always filled with lots of energy and makes for a perfect transition from dinner service to dance floor.. not to mention they have one of the greatest sound engineers in the city."
Dined on 28/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"I am a fan of Cafe con Pan (I have their latest CD) but they did not come across well at Lula Lounge on the evening we were there. Somehow their voices seemed muffled and lacked clarity. Was it the loudspeakers? Perhaps with their wonderful ,natural style of music it would be better to perform without the amplification. Worth a try!"
Dined on 21/02/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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"I usually go to Lula Lounge for Salsa Saturdays because I love that they have live bands. This time I decided to try out the restaurant and it was absolutely amazing. The black bean soup was delicious, the steak was certainly worth the additional $4. For dessert we had an apple slices on a pastry with homemade butter caramel sauce it was mouth watering. The only thing I would mention is that they need to update their website in regards to their menu. I saw that they had listed Ceviche online but was a little disappointed when it was not on the menu once I had arrived. Overall great place to eat and dance the night away."
Dined on 19/01/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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