Lulu Bar Toronto

Went to Lulu Bar with my family a while back and we all had such a great time! It was my first time trying a take on Hawaiian food and I absolutely loved it. Every dish was fresh, full of flavor, and beautifully plated. The vibe of the place is amazingly stylish, lively, and welcoming. Drinks were fantastic as well. Favourites were the hamachi, duck, and deep fried squid! Highly recommend! 😋

We came here for brunch for a birthday and had the best time. We had some items from the happy hour menu as well and couldn’t get over how cute my cocktail was. The food was super tasty and the service was so quick and friendly. This place was the perfect brunch spot and can see why it gets busy. If you’re ever in the Well area, I would recommend coming here!

We had a big group of 8 walk-in, but I would recommend getting a reservation. The waitress was very attentive, frequently refilling waters and clearing plates. The food was beautiful, portions small. Overall, great! Most of the items were a little salty, but nothing inedible. Skewers and scallops were delicious! No complaints there. My favorite was the loco moco.

We had a great happy hour experience at Lulu Bar. Nice relaxing vibe, delicious food, and everything was so pretty here. First of all, the Zero Proof Coconut Cooler was so aesthetically pleasing and refreshing. As the ice melts it will get quite watered down, so drinking it quick is the way to go. My friend’s favourite is the kale salad, while mine is the hot dog bao (flavourful yet balanced) and also the taro tots (crispy on the outside, soft/fluffy/creamy inside).The burger is pretty good too, great value for its portion and quality. The salt and pepper pork belly came in six pieces - half lean/dry texture, half fatty/melts-in-your-mouth texture. The crispy chicken wontons were nicely done too. Both were good shareable.

A friend and I recently visiting LuLu Bar after shopping at The Well. They have a cute Happy Hour menu that you can save on cocktails and a little bit on a few menu items. The seating upstairs is the dining room area and pretty bright and open. We were seated close the windows and the area was fairly busy but not uncomfortable. We each tried the Nine Lives cocktail and both enjoyed the cocktail and presentation with the cute ceramics cat mugs. The noodles dish and crispy potatoes were pretty good, but the burger wasn’t anything special. I was surprised it didn’t have pineapple or anything that stood out. Very plain, lettuce, cheese, meat. It felt like maybe it was a mistake. It was also served alone with no garnish and the presentation wasn’t pleasing. But the other dishes were great, so perhaps that was a one off. The service was great and our server was polite, professional and personable. The washrooms were also very clean and well maintained, it was clear that it is well managed. Overall I would recommend giving it a try, and definitely want to try out the patio when the weather is better!

Met friends at Lulu's Bar on Wellington Street for recently and very much enjoyed the vibes, good cocktails and light bites to eat during their afternoon (3-6pm) happy hour period. Opening hours are 11.30am to late each evening. Drinks were all just fine. We were very happy with the food servings which were presentable and honestly all very good. Edamame, broccolini, kale salad, pork belly and burger were all good. Service friendly and timely, prices quite good during the happy hour period. Found Lulu's to be a fun place to meet up with friends during happy hour. This is a good venue, one we'd be happy to revisit during future trips to Toronto.

One of the best happy hours in downtown !!! They have it every day from 3 to 6 with 10$ cocktails, half price wine, 7$ draft and yummy discounted bites menu 😋 This is my 4th time and we love the service and ambience in addition to the amazing cocktails. I've had the espresso martini, the mango mai tail, pineapple negroni, poq daiquiri, skinny dip, toasty coconut old fashioned to name a few. And we loved them all!!!!! Amazing bites must try- chips & dip, pork belly, taro tots, bao and wontons. Special mention to Cherise our hostess, Bryan our server and Courntney the GM. The best service and attention to detail from the team and these guys mentioned are just one of the best in my hospitality experience. Do visit Lulu Toronto if you like happy hours with true mixologist geniuses and not just watered down drink and peanuts / olives for bites. Will be back again 😃

Took my family here for Mother’s Day brunch. Service and food were excellent! It was a bit pricey but that’s normal these days, especially downtown Toronto. Would like to try the regular menu next time! The Well is also great for walking around before or after your meal.

Overall 3.8 star I don't like the food in Summerlicious. All portion is small. Duck skewer is mince. Salad sauce is refreshing but ingredient deep fried rice noodles without much veggies and is not my type. The main Korean beef ribs with rice is not my type. One thin slice of beef cut into pieces with rice with orange like thing ( I wish it is sweet potatoes would taste better) make it some sour . Fish is better but very small portion with 3 romain leave. I don't like ice cream sandwich as the sandwich is sweet bread or donut? Service is ok but putting out our wine during main is a bit late. The payment machine option is not the usual one and even my IT friend has difficulty in using it . Every screen only have 10 secs to think and will go to default. The only thing I like is the vibes, decor and the individual washroom.

The restaurant was super cute and great for photo opps. The food was 50/50 for us. We all opted for the summerlicious menu. The duck skewers and the pork dumplings were the highlight of our lunch. Easily a 9/10 for both. However, both the curry linguine and the fried chicken loco moco were a 6/10 at best. I loved the addition of the pickled ginger in loco moco though. For dessert, we got the Vietnamese coffee pot de crème and Thai milk tea & brown sugar ice cream sandwich. The pot de crème was a little bland and tasted unsweetened. The cream they used tasted like it went bad tbh. The Thai milk tea & brown sugar ice cream was delicious, however the bun itself was too sweet, and dense. Finally, despite the food coming out quite promptly, the service otherwise was slow towards the end of our meal. Took us about 15 minutes to finally flag someone to pay the bill & leave.

I came here with my boyfriend for summerlicious (dinner). I appreciate that not everyone has to order off the summerlicious menu and you can mix and match. We got here during happy hour so also added some of those items. Service was fast and great. I also love the atmosphere. Duck Tskune Skewer: this was my boyfriend's favourite. In addition to the dip, they also had a leaf to wrap around the duck, offering 3 different ways to enjoy Cucumber salad: was a little salty at first but grew on me for sure. Reminded me of thai dishes. Different from other cucumber salads I've had in the past. I would recommend the kale salad over this one which is also on the happy hour menu Crispy chicken wonton: this was good. I preferred dipping it into the sauce that came with the duck skewers vs the sauce that came with the wontons Maui short ribs: this was good but I'm a bigger fan of some of the other mains they offer Brown sugar thai iced tea ice cream sandwich: the ice cream was delicious. The bao was a little greasy.

Visited this Hawaiian restaurant situated by The Well over the Canada Day weekend. We were able to walk in without reservations and saw plenty of seating available around 5 pm. They have a happy hour from 3-6 pm everyday, where cocktails & mocktails are $10 with discounted appetizers, so we ordered The Pretty One cocktail, Hawaiian Honeycreeper mocktail, and chicken wings ($13) from this menu. We also ordered the Loco Moco (beef patty with fried rice, egg, gravy, and mushrooms) and their Crab Noodles as our mains. The mains were okay, but what I would return for were those chicken wings and their drinks. They have so many cocktail and mocktail options to choose from, making it a great spot to drop by for happy hour. Service was also very friendly and the interior was gorgeous as well.

I had a lovely lunch at Lulu Bar in Toronto. The hot dog bao may sound a little gimmicky but it was great. I also enjoyed the wok-fried Thai noodles and the king oyster mushroom skewer. It was the charred cabbage, however, that stole the show! With chili crunch, Szechuan coconut cream and lime, this was the most exciting cabbage dish I've had...ever? I look forward to returning to Lulu bar, especially for their daily Honolulu happy hour from 3-6PM. If Pacific-inspired (read: inventive Asian with a bit of a Hawaiian bent) food is your jam, you'll dig this joint.

Love this new Pan-Asian fusion spot in The Well. If you are looking for some different offerings, especially with a Hawaiian flair, I suggest you check out LuluBar. Note- the dishes are made for sharing, so do ask your server for recommendations. We probably over ordered a bit, but it just was sooo good. They have some unusual drinks too. They have a bar area downstairs (ground floor) and the dining room is up 1 level.

Hello - I am back with another review but this time with a group of people for a wedding. MY wedding. To book a large party for a special event you'd have to email them with your party dumber and then they give you menu options and price points. We went mid range and there was a great variety. What I loved was how easy it was and because I had been here before thế menu and ordering was easy to follow. It was here we discovered that the chef lived in Vietnam and Indonesia which informed his menu... call it serendipitous because my partner and I also happen to be Vietnamese and Indonesian and it was where we were going on our honeymoon - but I digress. They accommodated our party and were very attentive the entire time. The servers were so incredibly sweet and kept our water topped off. The food was even better the second time! It also helped thát we booked it during happy hour so we ended up getting discounted drinks too. The potato salad? Crispy exterior and soft exterior, so flavourful, and lots of textures. The miso cured egg? Give me like 10 of those. The heirloom beet salad? I was dancing in my seat. The Calamari? If you've had calamari before, meet her spicy sexy cousin. Thế chicken rice? Filling and delicious. The pita and dip? Perfect for a party. The steak? It was so good I forgot to take a picture of it and devoured it so fast. And we also received a very special surprise Alaskan icecream cake with a congratulatory message. We really appreciate the staff who made our day special and it was a great way to kick off our honeymoon. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Well recommend you to anyone and everyone!

I go there for happy hour . The drinks are good and the service is great. It's always busy which is good but the wait is not long though . We ordered drinks and appetizer which was good refreshing .

I loved my experience at Lulu Bar! First off, the atmosphere is trendy and modern. The service was friendly and fast. The food was delicious; the scallops are to die for, the poke was so flavourful, and the chicken satay skewer was divine. The King Kona cocktail was so cute. There is convenient parking at the Well, since it can be hard to find parking in the area. I will be back!

Came here during happy hour it definitely was busy, but we managed to get a chair upstairs our service was amazing The food price and the drinks were fantastic. Nothing ever changed. I adore Lulu bar.

Beautiful ambiance! It seemed sleepy then they took us upstairs and it was very lively. We had the duck, wok fried noodles, and the lao sausage. Everything we ate was delicious! The duck is the best bang for your buck as it's served 2 ways and with crepes and toppings. The noodles needed more noodles, it was heavier on toppings. The Don Muraco was one of the best cocktails I've ever had. While it was all delicious, I just left feeling like things should have been slightly cheaper.

Came here on a Friday night with a group of 5. We got seat within 5 mins. And someone came after to give us water. However, after that it was so long before the waitress came back for our order. Must have been at least 20 to 30 mins. We were starving and it was 9:45 in the evening. To somewhat make up for that, the food came out quite fast. However, one of our friends was a vegetarian and wanted to do the summerlicious menu. And we were all finished with our food but he still had to wait for his main course. So when we ate, he had to wait and when we finished, we had to wait for him to eat. Then it took another 20-30 mins for our bill to come. Most of the dinner just felt like a long waiting game. Overall, food was flavorful and delicious. I like the modern take on traditional asian flavors. But overall we had a pretty bad dining experience due to inefficient and uncoordinated service. It's a shame but if I'm paying this price for a dinner, I deserve better service.

A well done fusion restaurant is a rare find. Most of them lean too heavily on one side of the fusion and lose the other part completely. This Hawaiian / Asian restaurant achieved a hard to find balance with the freshness of Hawaiian food and the complexity of asian flavours. The restaurant itself is big and very well decorated. I went for lunch on a weekday, so it was mostly empty and the service was great. The portion sizes were a bit weird, it's marketed as shareable food, but I felt finding the right amount of food to be full was hard. Despite all the good things, I feel like the food was nothing special and too simple.

Really loved the experience here. I've gone twice and I had the same server. Absolutely the same quality of positivity each time! Although this time I had a couple of things that were not as great as the first - the ambiance made up for it. The hot dog Bao was certainly a flavourful surprise! Recommend that as well as the coconut tres leches cake. My other surprising flavour bomb was the salt and pepper pork belly. The vinegar dip was good when the dish was crunchy but a bit over powering the longer it sat in this so - I would order this again but that sauce on the side! The udon chips I had were interesting but to be honest a little greasy. Conceptually great idea!

My friend and I went for the dinner summerlicious menu and ordered one of each plus a chip and dip. We were seated on the first floor across from the bar and I really loved the vibe and decor the restaurant set pictured below. Our hostess and service staff were very attentative and we never felt like we were left in the dark. The entrées were alright, but the mains was a touch too spicy for me. Both desserts were on the sweeter side and if I had to pick a dish to order again it would 100% be the chip and dip

Lulu Bar located at The Well is a Calgary-based restaurant that opened in Toronto. The restaurant is actually a partnership with Oliver and Bonacini (not specifically part of the O&B group restaurants). Spanning 2 floors, Lulu Bar serves Pacific-inspired sharable dishes in a fun and vibrant setting. The menu has a variety of dishes that take inspiration from lots of countries that border the Pacific ocean (Hawaii, Asia, California, and B.C.) and is divided into snacks, small plates and larger plates. The cocktail and beverage list is lengthy as well where there are alcoholic and plenty of non-alcoholic options. My husband and I decided to dine at Lulu Bar on a Sat night. I've heard so much hype about this place since it opened and the menu looked super interesting and unique. We did make reservations in advance. As soon as we arrived we checked in with the hostess and she told us to make our way to the 2nd floor (where the main dining room and open kitchen are located). We sat down and our lovely waiter explained the whole menu to us. Throughout the night, service was great. The meal was paced well and our server always made sure to change our plates as well as checked up on us. He was also engaging, friendly, and personable. Drinks wise, I ordered the zero-proof coconut cooler and my husband ordered a beer. The coconut cooler was a tropical delight, as if I'd be transported to a beach. Loved it! Food wise, we ordered the following items to share: - Hot dog bao (char siu, pickled mustard greens, banana ketchup, peanut) - French omelette (green curry, dungeness crab, bibb lettuce, brioche) - Burger (beef chuck, grilled spam, American cheese, ginger dills, Hawaiian bun) - French omelette (green curry, dungeness crab, bibb lettuce, broiche) - Wok fried Thai noodles (wheat noodles, beef brisket, gai lan, Thai basil, chili, soy) - House spam skewers (toasted nori, ginger dill pickles) - The Baked Hula (kona coffee, macadamia, dark chocolate) All the dishes we ordered tasted great. The hot dog bao was surprisingly delicious and I could have eaten a few of these on my own. The French omelette was unique with the green curry and the dungeness inside. The omelette was executed perfectly which I appreciate. The burger was tasty as well with ingredients that all complemented and worked well together (tip - ask for the burger to be made medium well!). The house spam skewers had a smokey element to it which added to the meat. The texture of the wok fried Thai noodles with so smooth and silky and all the flavours of the components of the dish were packed with flavour - the Thai basil really put the dish together. Lastly, The Baked Hula is not to be missed - delicious sweet and salty combo, perfect for sharing (it's a huge portion!). Overall, delicious food, great cocktails, and a fun vibe. Would definitely return to try their other menu items as well as take advantage of their happy hour!

Caught up with some girlfriends at Lulu Bar over happy hour, and we had a great time. We ordered the kale salad, chips and dip, and crispy potatoes to share. I got the burger which had spam in it as well, which was delicious and savoury. We always love ordering the fun cocktails! Our server was friendly, attentive, and professional. The restaurant has 2 floors, and the decor is super cute and on theme.

Very cool spot in Toronto, near the CN Tower. We had three servers for various parts of the dining process and they were all great. Unique Hawaiian dishes, which my son and I were not familair with, but very much enjoyed. Our main server was very informative about the various dishes and had a fun personality. Nice seating area outside (several trees and umbrellas) on a warm day. We'll be back!

My favorite HH spot ! And review is solely based on that. Happy hour food menu is pretty limited especially if there are any dietary restrictions. But everything on the menu and I've had it all is delicious ! The best part and the main part of hh is the drinks and they are a GREAT deal at half off. I've tried quite a few of their alcoholic and non alcoholics and they are all great. The restaurant is beautiful and I actually really enjoy sitting upstairs by the window. So if possible I would request a seat there.

Really solid food. We went as a group during Happy Hour on a weekday. There was ample seating and the interior is spacious and very well-decorated. It was my first time trying Hawaiian fusion so I didn't know what to expect, but enjoyed everything I got to try: - Beef Tongue Skewer - SO tender and it melted in my mouth. Not what I expected "tongue" to taste like at all. - Kale Salad - really unique and interesting flavours! The macadamia nuts added a really distinct flavour and crunch. Many people in my party were skeptical that they'd like a salad but we were all pleasantly surprised. - Hot Dog Bao - tasty, sweet but not necessarily a unique flavour given we all know what a hot dog tastes like - Chicken Skewer - juicy and tender, the sauce was also good but not the most memorable - The Kimchi Dip - SO addictive with their homemade chips! Highly recommend sharing. - I had a bite of the burger which was also very good Sorry I can't comment on the drinks since I didn't order any! But my friends seemed to enjoy the drinks very much. All in all, would recommend visiting during happy hour - prices are very reasonable, food is delicious, and the vibe is great.

Came here for their daily 2-5pm happy hour which includes 50% off all drinks and selected food options. I tried the smooth operator and fever dream drinks. For food we tried the hot dog bao and smashed potatoes. Both were very flavourful and something i'd order again. The drinks are amazing! Fever dream stole the show. If you like the taste of coconut cream, try this!! The service was good. I recommend making a reservation as it's typically busy especially friday-sunday.

Food 4/5 Ambiance 4/5 Service 5/5 Located at the Well, hubby & I wanted to try this restaurant because we were in the area. It's on the outside of The Well facing Wellington Street. We didn't know where it was until we looked at the electric directory panel inside the Well. This restaurant has two levels, with the ground floor being more of a lounge and the upstairs where people can sit down in groups to eat. There is a small elevator to go upstairs. I didn't see a staircase but that could be because the entryway was really small. Right when you enter the restaurant the hostess is there to help. Luckily I had made a reservation so we were brought upstairs right away. We were seated at a table for two right in front of the open kitchen. We could see the chefs preparing the food for waitstaff to pick up. That was really interesting but it was also very hot. LOL. Being right beside the kitchen we started to feel really warm & took off what layers we could. The place looks nice. The decor is pale beige walls, brushed gold metal on the chairs, upholstered banquet seats and small tables with a stone-like top. There is also some sofas with low tables off to the sides in tucked away corners. There was also music playing in the background. There are about 4 single bathrooms at the back of the restaurant which were all clean & big enough to accomodate the average sized person. I don't recall seeing a handicap bathroom but I wasn't really looking for it either. We had a waiter named Leo who was really a nice, cool, relaxed dude. I ordered the steak with mushrooms & a side of rice. Hubby ordered a Bao, Chicken Skewers, and the Burger with spam. I loved the steak & mushrooms. The steamed rice was dry for my taste. Hubby really liked his food. The burger with spam is messy because of the sauce they put on it. The food was good, though a bit overpriced in my opinion compared to what you can get elsewhere. I read the food was supposed to be Hawaiian inspired but I didn't get that feeling from the dishes. Though, I'm not that familiar with Hawaiian dishes either! I've heard Hawaiians like spam but spam is also common in other cultures. I'm Filipino & I grew up eating spam. LOL. Anyway, It was a good experience for what it was. People here were mostly dressed well in designer clothes but some were also dressed very casually in jeans & a hoodie. One lady though was wearing (or not wearing) a very revealing top which showcased almost all of her cleavage. Not a sight I would want to see at a restaurant. LOL. I'm only giving this restaurant 4 stars because it's a very loud place & it's expensive. My steak & mushrooms came to about $40. I could get more food & good quality food for that price at The Keg. This isn't the place for a quiet meal. I'm wondering if it was super busy because hubby & I went during happy hour. It would be interesting to visit this place & see if it's as loud when it's not happy hour. Btw, there is a 2 hour time limit for a party of two. If you're a party of three I think you get 2.5 hours. Lulu bar is very upfront about this time limit when I made the reservation using open table. I even got a text the morning of our reservation to remind us of the time limit.

The service, ambiance, and food were perfect for a night to catch up with friends! The cocktails were strong and so well put together. There's some fun cups and mugs they're served in as well which is fun! The food is meant to share family style. We got to try the Mochiko Friend Chicken (yum), Fried Thai Noodles, and Curry Coconut Linguini. All the dishes were great and complimentary of each other. Their customer service was also amazing given a communication error on ordering but was resolved fairly quickly and left satisfied. Will definitely come back (even if it's just for drinks and a quick bite!)

Great food, fun vibes, and good service. We were seated quickly for our reservation and our server was knowledgeable and attentive. We shared the edamame, kimchi dip, coconut squid, and noodles. The squid was the best dish for sure. The edamame has a wasabi dressing that's very strong. I was expecting tiny it to be a bit milder. I ordered a very tasty mocktail as well. Definitely eager to go back for the happy hour

Food 3/5 Service 4/5 Vibe 5/5 Highly recommend the Coconut Cooler if you cant decide on which cocktail to go for. Its definitely not as pretty as the other ones with the cute cup or the flaming lime, but money wise and flavour wise this is the best. (You cant really taste the coconut, and its sweet which is perf coz ironically I'm not a fan of coconut, and its the perfect balance of sweetness) Food wise, its meh. The beef tongue will be my favourite dish all night. But everything else was alright (please dont hate). Its just not my cup of tea~ Note: the duck dish is their signature dish. No hate but it kinda feels like the Beijing peking duck dish but an American version. Taste wise 3.5/5. Overall its a great spot for pictures and drinks, but food wise, i would say maybe go somewhere else for food and come back for drinks

This Calgary-based restaurant opened on 2024-01-19 at The Well. The ground floor is more of a cocktail lounge, and the upstairs is a huge restaurant seating area. There is an open kitchen and a long bar. There is table seating and bar seating. I ordered the Burger ($17). It is made with beef chuck, grilled spam, American cheese, ginger dills, and a steam bun. It was very delicious with the mix of flavours and a hint of tang. The service was excellent. The decorations were classy. I could see by the menu that many of their items have very interesting ingredients. I have to come back to try other items. They have multiple brands. There are a total of 25 restaurants in Calgary. This is their first easterly location. There is free WiFi. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. There is an elevator to go to the second floor. There are washrooms upstairs. There is paid neighbourhood street parking and a mall parking lot. Review 2024-011

TL;DR: If you're looking for a bar / lounge with chic interior décor, decent patio, and nice cocktail drinks, or a King West vibe, this is the place to be. If you're looking for really good food or authentic Hawaiian cuisine without the King West price tag, you're better off elsewhere. Lulu Bar brands it self as "a taste of the Pacific with influences from Asia to Hawaii, California to British Columbia". The only Hawaiian-inspired dishes on the menu are the poké and loco moco (which are somewhat fusion-ized here). There are 2 entrances: from inside the open-air mall (which leads you to the large lounge and dining area in the upper ground), and from the outside (which leads you to the street-side patio and small bar). Their patio is pretty nice in the summer. There are washrooms on both floors / areas (the one on the lower floor leading to the patio is wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral, but often there is a long lineup). Service here was the downside. When we first arrived, the host was nowhere to be seen (no staff in sight). The good thing was that we were able to be seated right away despite having no reservation. It was during their afternoon happy hour on a weekend, so the place was packed and very busy. They forgot to fill up the water and other items that were requested. Some of the staff seemed somewhat grumpy and not very welcoming, but some others were friendlier. We were seated in the corner of the patio so staff rarely came by and it was a bit hard to get their attention. In addition, the table was right beside where they put the loud speaker playing music - literally right beside my ear. It was a small portable speaker / music player that was placed within the plants section / wall of the patio, so it was easily movable. They should've placed it somewhere more central or not right beside a guest table... having high-decibels music pounding right beside and so close to my ear made for an unpleasant dining experience. Some of the dishes were good but some were a thumbs down for me. THE GOOD: - Grilled Atlantic Cod: Loved the grill char on top, turmeric and coconut sauce that wasn't too heavy or overpowering, and stir-fried greens. - Loco Moco minus the beef patty: You can ask for it without the beef patty to make it vegetarian. I liked that it came topped with mushrooms and fried onions. The gravy wasn't too thick or salty; it went well with the ginger fried rice. I also liked the fried egg with somewhat runny yolk and crispy edges. SO-AND-SO: - Kale Salad: Nothing special. It was alright. THUMBS DOWN: - Steamed Lobster Dumplings: 95% wrapper and 5% content. The dumpling 'content' barely had any lobster... at least I couldn't taste any lobster. The wrapper was made of sticky dough - not a fan of the texture. Dumplings were drowned in chili soy that was super salty and didn't taste good at all. There are so many better places to get seafood-filled dumplings, with legit seafood in it. Skip this one. - Grilled Oyster Mushrooms: The dressing, called "crying tiger dressing" on the menu, was very sticky, extremely sweet and salty (not in a good, tasty way). The king oyster mushrooms themselves were okay and had a nice texture, but the sauce / dressing was such a let down. Summary: Nice cocktails, lounge / bar, and patio. King West vibe. Service could be a hit-or-miss. Few dishes are good, many are just so-and-so or 'meh'.

Lulu bar is beautiful. The interior design is what brings me back. The drinks are delicious and so pretty to look at. The food and drinks are a little pricey but you are definitely paying for the vibe. The food is good but I wouldn't say to die for. There isn't much variety as well for the mains. The happy hour is more worth coming for.

Lulubar is new bar-restaurant located at The Well along the exterior of the complex. It is loosely inspired by Hawaii and Hono'lulu'. The first level is the bar and the second level is the main restaurant. We came by as a medium sized group for lunch on a weekend and wasn't super busy. FOOD (4/5) We ordered a Hot Dog Bao (served w/ 2), Poke, and French Omelette. The Hot Dog Baos are served in a Chinese style gua bao with an aioli and top with candied nuts and cilantro. Good punch of flavours and a great appetizer. The poke is served very untraditionally, unconstructed if you will. It comes on a plate with the typical tuna, avocado and other poke ingredients. Except instead of rice, it is served with sesame puff chips as the starch for the dish. Good classic poke flavours but a bit strange to eat, since it felt like eating nachos. The french omelette is stuffed with dungeness crab and a green Thai curry. On the side, there is brioche toast and lettuce to form wraps and dip into the curry. The omelette is light and buttery but I expexcted it to be more fluffy as it was more dense than I would've preferred. The crab was nice, but most of the dishes flavour comes from the curry. Curry was herbacious, spicy, and well balanced with some acidity. The best bite for sure was a bit of the omelette, crab dipped in the curry on the brioche toast. DRINKS (n/a) We didn't order any drinks but I wanted to point out that they didn't have an extensive coffee menu. They only offered french press coffee which isn't everyone's cup of tea (or in this case coffee). SERVICE (4/5) Servers and wait staff were super friendly and stopped by the table to check in periodically. AMBIENCE (5/5) Both the bar downstairs and restaurant upstairs is well and cohesively furnished with soft toned woods and art. Really nice ane cozy vibe! VALUE (4/5) The quality of ingredients you get for the price you pay is not bad. I do wish portion sizes were a smidge larger for some dishes but the menu is geared more to shareables. ACESSIBILITY (4.5/5) Being located at The Well, you can get there via a number of streetcar routes. There is also paid parking, albeit expensive, available inderground. OVERALL (3.5/5) Lulubar is a great place to get together with friends and family either in the spacious restaurant or the downstairs bar. The food is pretty good and the interior design is really welcoming. Curious to see how their drinks are at the bar in the evening!

A great addition to The Well. The main floor has bar seating and a few tables, but the upstairs is where the vibes are. Plenty of seating, open kitchen, and where the magic happens! If you are wanting to check this place out, try between 3-6pm daily as that's happy hour. Drinks (including cocktails) are half price, and there is a small, but good happy hour menu! While it obviously does prepare many dishes with spam, (Lulu's restaurant is in Hawaii, where spam is frequent item there), you can certainly ask if certain dishes can have spam removed. We tried the udon chips and spicy kimchi dip. Delicious! The chips reminded me of this fried Indian snack. Nice airy texture, good crunch! The Musubi rolls (we had the Thai omelette option), was good, but I dipped it into the kimchi dip and it definitely amped up the flavours. I feel like it definitely needed a spice kick. The fried cured egg was good as well, nothing that blew my socks off. I probably wouldn't order it again The drinks are what shine here though. Unique and let's be honest, we all wanted the ones with the cool glasses (Nine lives)! The service was so lovely, everyone kind, taking the time to explain things and just friendly! This is definitely a place I will be back. The regular menu had many interesting options that I look forward to trying!

I live nearby and have been here 3 times since its opened because of the convenience and the space. It's two floors so don't be fooled when you see an empty first floor. Everyone will be on the second floor, it's gigantic with super super high ceilings. Must gets are the tuna poke, curry linguini and the beef tongue. The beef tongue is really underrated and it's sooooooo tender. I didn't believe it was beef tongue which is usually a bit chewy. They marinate it for a couple days I think. Service is nice, I just wish they were faster. We were left waiting sometimes and had to flag down the staff.

I was so excited to try to spot, we came here on a Sunday afternoon without reservations. This restaurant is in the Well but accessible on Wellington Street. At first we thought it was empty inside but it turns out that they have a second floor which is accessible by elevator, and it turns out that it was pretty busy. The restaurant is clean, modern, and well lit with large windows. We were seated right away. We ordered the wok fried Thai noodles, salt&pepper pork belly, and hot dog bao. The hot dog bao had a fluffy bun, a sausage similar to Chinese style, and a creamy sauce which was so yummy. The wok fried Thai noodles were flat chewy wheat noodles and served with fried garlic, brisket, and fresh Thai basil - oily+comforting, yet fresh at the same time. My least favorite was the pork belly. It was pretty small and didn't have much garnish. It was served with a fishy/ citrusy sort of sauce. I would love to try more dishes next time! Prices are mid range. Washrooms are clean. Servers were all very kind and attentive to us! They also have a happy hour menu which is pretty affordable, I believe it runs everyday.

Listed in Canada's 100 best restaurants, lulu bar is a popular establishment in Calgary that recently opened a second location inside the Well at the heart of Toronto. The restaurant is split into two levels, with a beautiful bar downstairs and a mid-century modern dining room with an open kitchen upstairs. We fell in love with the decor and the cozy yet sophisticated vibe. As a Pacific-inspired restaurant, Lulu offers an extensive drink menu with so many fun tropical cocktails, and they are all half priced during happy hour! The food menu pays tribute to the many coastal regions of the Pacific Ocean with influences from Hawaii and Asia. During happy hour, several of the small plates items are discounted from their regular menu, so it's great if you are looking for something to snack on. We tried the kale salad which was so refreshing and delicious, the hot dog bao, the crispy new potatoes and the salt & pepper pork belly. All the dishes were $10 and under, which is an amazing deal! This is definitely a spot to check out for date nights or just having a good time with friends!

I finally came by for Happy Hour! I had a hard time choosing something from the drinks menu. Half priced cocktails?! I wanted one of each. The food menu for Happy Hour was short but it gave you an idea of what they have as part of their main menu. My dining companion and I tried the pork belly, chips and dip, potatoes, and from the regular menu, the calamari. Although we weren't wowed, we overall enjoyed the food and drinks. Service was attentive and even with different servers, the transitions were seamless. Patio seating on a cooler summer day was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. I don't even know what the inside of the restaurant looks like.

There's happy hour here that runs from 2-5. Half price off all drinks. The drinks were a bit weak though. Food was mediocre. Service was average , it was a bit disorganized but it is a newly opened restaurant. The upstairs is gorgeous and patio is great for people watching.

We really enjoyed this restaurant, it's decorated so beautifully and right downtown close to everything. The happy food was mostly fantastic, with the salt and pepper pork belly, hot dog bao, and chips and dip real stars! They were all top tier! Skip the crispy new potatoes--the dish doesn't really work. Our waitress was very nice and the manager was helpful as she understood how slow the bar service was going that day. Aside from that, what an overall nice place!!

Great happy hour. Probably the best in the city. Nice fancy and boozy drinks. We had the Mai Tai and smooth operator. Drinks came out pretty quick. Smooth operator is better than Mai Tai even though it's not on their featured cocktail list. Lot of people get the nine lives drink because of how it's served. Next time I'll get that. Definitely get a reservation on open table for happy hour because they're very busy. I loved the ambiance. Lots of plants and warm ambiance. The miso cured eggs looked really good. I can't wait to come back and try.

The Fusion menu is great but the dishes are hit or miss. While some of their dishes are good, many are way too salty. Came here for Summerlicious. The results: 1 - Hot Dog Bao - Good 2 - Sichuan Noodle Salad - Not Good - Dressing was way too salty and the Chili sauce used in the dressing should not be eaten raw in my opinion - tastes bad. 3 - Coconut Tres Leches Cake - Good Additional stuff I ordered: - Fried Miso Cured Egg - OK. A little salty, especially the Cucumber Salad underneath - King Kona alcoholic coffee cocktail - Not my thing. Also the entire top was just plain ice while all the ingredients were at the bottom. - California Sober - Better than King Kona ... I would return to try other menu items but there are items above that I would definitely not order again.

Came here with some friends and sat at the bar. One thing to note is that although this place looks small, it has another level thats much larger with a bigger bar upstairs. The upstairs location is also open later than the ground floor. Ben, our bartender, was awesome. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made some delicious cocktails. We got so many cocktails, but some noteworthy ones are the Mai tai (which is served flaming), Fever Dream, and the clarified jungle bird. For snacks we got the salt and pepper pork belly, grilled chicken satay, and beef tongue skewer. I would definitely go back again for a meal and more cocktails.

I visited Lulu Bar for the 2024 Summerlicious menu ($34 per person for lunch). Overall, Lulu Bar has a nice atmosphere and great service, but certain dishes were underwhelming. The Mochiko Fried Chicken was quite a strange dish--the fried chicken was good, but it was served on a bed of rice with raw bean sprouts and a buttermilk sauce. The flavors did not work well here. The Branzino and chicken satay were good; both the chicken and fish were juicy, and the sauces accompanying them were flavorful and paired well. However, the desserts, such as the marshmallow and tres leches cake, were overly sweet for my taste. Happy hour seems to be a good deal since drinks are 50% off. Overall, Lulu Bar has a nice ambiance, but the food in certain areas is lacking. Some dishes stand out, but the prices are, in my opinion, a bit too high.

Lulu bar is a wonderful addition to The Well. There are two levels and we were seated in the second floor. They have an elevator as one of our guest has mobility issues. It has a great selection of drinks with: tikis, cocktail, (great) craft beer on tap, sake, red, and white. Our table ordered four cocktails and they were all great. We had Salt & Pepper pork belly and Fried coconut squid to start. Great flavour and texture, lime really came through with the crunchy pork belly and the batter on the squid was nice crunchy and light. The BBQ crispy half duck was the star. This was enough to be shared for four people. There's crepe and lettuce to wrap the duck, two way, braised leg (middle), and duck breast sliced, along with vegetables and pickles. The baked hula was recommended to us and it was great to share between four people. Not too sweet, perfect to end with a sweet note. I would come back to try all the unique cocktails. I have no doubt they will do very well here.

First impression was wow what a great atmosphere. The vibes are chill and there's plenty of seating with a second floor. The staff is very efficient, and our server was so sweet, she never missed a beat on bringing us water, taking our order and cleaning up after we were done. We went during happy hour, and let me tell you the cocktails were amazing, and half off during this time! We tried 3 of their drinks, all very different flavor profiles, none were sweet (which is great) and all easy to drink! For the food we tried a few dishes from the happy hour menu. Our favorite was the burger which tasted a lot of a big mac - which is a compliment, no shade, because I like burgers that are juicy and flavorful, and sometimes I find burgers at restaurants to be dry and not the greatest, so this was a hit for us. Our second favorite was the chips and dip, the chips are fried udon but the star of this dish was kimchi dip. It was surprisingly very refreshing and not all heavy, which is what you expect from a creamier dip, it paired well together. The salt and pepper pork belly was very similar to the chinese pork you get at the stores, so for us it was good, but nothing we haven't had before. The potatoes were our least favorite. We found the pumpkin seed emulsion to have no flavor, but we did like the bit of thai sausages. The menu itself also looks to be very chinese/korean inspired as well. Next time we'll try some of those dishes! This place does get busy so I'd really suggest making a reservation!

We came here for summerlicious (lunch $34 per person), which is a pretty good value compared to their regular prices. However, even at summerlicious prices, I would not come back here. We ordered: - hot dog bao ($12) - grilled chicken satay ($8) - mochiko fried chicken ($32) - grilled branzino (not on their regular menu) - coconut tres leches cake ($14) - huapia marshmallow (not on their regular menu) Starting with the good, the only thing I would order again is the grilled chicken satay. The chicken texture was great and the sauce was quite tasty, but nothing too extraordinary. This was my first bite of the meal and it only went downhill from here. The hot dog bao was alright. Tastes like what you would expect. Now the bad, the mochiko fried chicken was just straight up not good. The dish was three main components plus a sauce: white rice, fried sauced chicken, and pickled bean sprouts. The visual of the dish is unappetizing and very bland in terms of colour (white, red/brown, and grey). I think the picture actually looks better than how the dish looked in real life. The best part of the dish both taste wise and aesthetics is the chicken, which is topped with/covered with grey-looking bean sprouts. I understand that the bean sprouts were probably meant to add texture to the dish, but there are a lot of other crunchy toppers that would have looked and tasted better, such as a simple coleslaw. I was also not a fan of the buttermilk sauce accompanying this dish. The grilled branzino was decent. I'd only recommend this if you enjoy fish, because the fishiness comes through quite strong, but in my opinion, in a good way. The desserts were both extremely sweet, which I understand some people may enjoy. Not for me personally. I think the service could be better. The servers were very nice, but I felt it very difficult to get their attention (when water was dripping from the ceiling onto my boyfriend and we wanted to ask to move to a new table as well as when we wanted to get the bill). I had to try so hard to make eye contact with them and many of them just didn't look at us at all. The ambiance is quite nice and I would imagine this place would be better for drinks (happy hour is half price drinks) and chatting with friends, with the food being not the focus. We didn't order any drinks though so I can't comment on them.

Lulu Bar is seriously amazing! The food is delicious, every bite is a symphony of flavors. Must try the Curry Coconut Linguini! Super friendly staff. Definitely book a table ahead though as the weekend does tend to get quite busy.

I came here for happy hour and had made reservations in advance as it is super busy here. They have multiple floors of seating and the restaurant is super aesthetic. The happy hour drinks are half off and various small plated discounted as well. I enjoyed the potatoes dish! Look forward to trying their mains next time. I do find portions to be a bit small overall other than the potatoe dish we had.

Food , service and ambiance were excellent! Loved the thai noodles and the coconut tres leches cake. Will definitely come back .

Drinks were great and atmosphere was nice. But service was horrible. Waiter never came around and even when we'd try to get his attention to order more drinks he would ignore us. Then when we finally get the bill and pay, what looked like the manager came around while we were waiting on one friend who was in the bathroom, and made us feel extremely uncomfortable by sort of pushing us to leave and acting like we were loitering. We would have left a lot earlier if we had been able to get service....... Wouldn't go back.

Great food, service was pretty quick for lunch, the ambiance was nice and quiet. Relatively new when reviewed.

The food was excellent! They are so flexible, and barely any wait to get food. Overall a great experience. I really recommend Lulu Bar!