I'm sure this is a cool place to chill and eat and get a drink or something, but why are they hosting music shows as a venue? There's never any advertising for who is going to be there when, the sound is awful, and they put a fence up to border the bar and stage, making the viewing area for what ever artist you want to see very small and tight allowing only a few people to watch a show, and the fence goes right up to the side of the stage making it even smaller. I mean if you want to see what seems to be a missed-booked band there you better hope 6 other people didn't show up or there won't be any room. read more

Salsa clubs aren't really my forte but I really liked this place and had a lot of fun there last night. I did not try the food but the drinks were decent and the atmosphere is nice and open, perfect for a dance club. It was busy, but not packed, which made it enjoyable too. I think it is more of the real deal, latin salsa club because everyone there seemed to really know what they were doing on the dance floor, which made it great for both the participant and observer. And you might come away with a Latin lovahhhhh. 2 thumbs up. read more

I purchased a concert ticket from Club Sur's website. When I arrived I was told that I should have called and made a dinner reservation, and that there were no seats available. While I was having this conversation, a customer came up to tell the staff that they had been waiting for two hours for their food. I stood for the entire concert near the bar, which was packed with people who had made the same "mistake" I did. It was too crowded to even reach the bar and of course, I didn't get to eat, so I can't really comment on the food or drinks. I really wanted to like the place, but the only good thing I can say is that they chose good talent for their concert. read more

A friend of mine suggested we go to club sure on the night of "la salsa Rosa". The club is located in SODO Which is pretty far south. We booked a table and when we got there, there were not that many people in there. Now, it was a Friday night and up until 1:00 AM when we left, there were not more than 60 people in there. It might have been a slow night.. There is free parking, but $15 cover regardless of your gender. The cover seems pretty high for a club. But it included a 5-minute salsa dance class, some very basic steps. There is a stage for a band to play. But for the most part, DJ was playing and not the band. The venue is pretty interesting, spacious and inviting; a lot of room for salsa dancing. Choice of music was good. I kinda liked what DJ played better than the band, because the acoustic was not that good and super loud at times. We also ordered dinner and some drinks. I got prawns and it was probably the saltiest food I have ever had in my life. I am pretty sure the chef lost control over how much salt he/she added to the dish, but it was pretty difficult to eat. For a 20-buck dish, it was an ultimate disaster. Having said that, the drinks were okay. Overall, it was an A-okay experience. The venue gets four stars for me. It definitely was not crowded and is more suitable for a romantic couple's night, not a salsa bar where you can dance with different people. The food was more of a zero star for me. If I go back, it will be just for dancing and definitely not the food. read more

Since Trago closed we decided to try this place out. It was a Saturday night and a band was playing Latin rock? The only time we were able to dance was between sets and the sound system was bad. The bartender girl was very nice and the service was great. Would not take a taxi from town for this place again though. read more

I like the music and lively crowd. I'd advise getting dinner before coming here. Very enjoyable, fun atmosphere. I'm looking forward to Mardi Gras Samba this weekend! read more

Came here for a private benefit. Eclectic and cool decor, with awesome floors. Food was decent from the few passed apps I managed to snag. Can't speak on much else yet. I'll be back for one of their salsa nights! read more

This have been the worst service EVER and VERY rude costumer service especially from the manager, from an older man with glasses... we specifically ask for a reservation and they completely screwed up everything for a special birthday that we requested a month ago.. we showed up payed the cover which was way over charged from what the website had mentioned.... don't go here! not worth ur money! read more

By far my favorite Venue in Seattle! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, safe environment, parking is located right across the club. Best Salsa Band (Cambalache). Love this place! read more

Came upon this place thru groupon. We have a group of 5 to try and check the place out. At that time they have all the customer dine at where they have the dance floor. The place is pretty big with decent decor and chill ambiance but get ready to dance to columbian music! The food is very good, I had a grilled skirt steak and it was delish! I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes! read more

Decor: good Band/ambience: good Service: Horrible Management: Horrible Food: Average My husband planned a nice evening out with about 15 of our friends at Club Sur. What we thought could be a nice night out turned into be a terrible experience. Not only did our waitstaff change 3 times within our stay, but they never seemed to finish taking our dinner order. The 2nd waitress took half of the tables order and never came back. Trying not to make a big deal out of it, the rest of my guests stood up and went to order their food at the bar but to their surprise the food never came. 2 hours later and after much insistence from us, they returned with my guests food. Drinks? They ran out of mojitos and when my guests requested a different drink, the bartender didn't know how to make it. It gets better... Than after half of my guests paid for their tabs and left, we were approached by the waitstaff and asked if we were going to pay for cover for my guests who had already left. Mind you they never collected this as we entered the place. ??? We brought it up to management but he was not pleasant nor apologetic. read more

INCREDIBLE DISAPPOINTED! Went in for lunch around noon today. There 17 other guests at 9 different tables (not busy). We waited 10 minutes for menus and water and another 40 minutes for our food. I ordered the Lomito sandwich which the waitress recommended and it was teeny, tiny portion of undercooked and rubbery steak. The bun had more grease on it than chimichurri. My friend had the chicken milanese which she said was good. And, they charge $4 for a glass of iced tea. However, the waitress was VERY LOVELY and the service was good. She explained that everyone showed up all at once and the chef couldn't keep up. I don't take that as an excuse. Had been wanting to try this place for many months as we work nearby. I won't be going back. read more

Beautiful interior, great bands, nice staff. Unfortunately the acoustics are terrible. Please, guys, put up some sound tiles or something. I'd love to return but won't until the sound quality is improved. read more

Great music and friendly people. I really missed dancing and I was not disappointed with the band. The staff was also friendly and attentive. Will defiantly return and recommend. read more

I saw the Cumbieros at club Sur, April 15. I thought the environment was great; the space was well organized; the acoustics were well controlled for a place with such a high ceiling; and the energy was awesome. For those of you who have been critical of the food served, maybe you attended on an off-night, but my Cuban vegetable bowl was spicy, delicious , and left me desiring more malbec. So... I'm a fan. The dance lessons, given prior to the show, were great for those of us with no Latin rhythm. I will definitely return. read more

Great place for Latinos especially those from the Caribbean bailan salsa, merengue, reggae ton, hasta bachata. Going Black for dominican Independence Day can't wait. The only thing is that they are way under staff but they were really nice. The acoustic needs work but the food is fantastic siento como estoy en santo domingo comiendo arroz y beans. read more

How do I put this nicely...I have never been to a club and LITERALLY been the only couple there. We arrived at 10:30 and there was no one,we came back at 11:30 hoping there would be a good salsa scene, nope. Not one single other couple there. We felt bad so we bought some beers, finally the DJ shut the music and turned on the lights. Highly disappointed as we were quite excited to shake a tail feather. read more

Sound is HORRENDOUS, buy earplugs before you go there, I have been there several times and they still have not fixed the issue, other than that the place has lots of potential. read more

Went on Friday for Salsa Bachata Night. I was extremely disappointed. The DJ was extremely bad. There was a total of 15 people till 1am and people that looked at how empty it was and left at the entrance. The cover was 10$ for males and females and the guy at the door just laughed to see if they had anything for veterans. ( Not that it's 4th of July weekend ) then laughed again when I asked again if women get in for free. I don't know if it was just a really slow night but it was a huge disappointment for bachata enthusiast. read more

Recently hosted my wedding rehearsal dinner here. The staff of Sur was very accommodating to our large group of around 50. We were able to build our own custom menu and food was served buffet style. Everything tasted amazing! This place is a hidden gem!! read more

Wow, I was the on Friday for noche Latina and was amazing so much fun lots of people dancing and having fun , also the place is huge a lot of space to dance and eat.the service was very fast I will definitely come back for more , oh and they also offer dancing class. read more

Been here a few times, and it's never really been a good experience. I don't plan on coming here again. Aside from free parking, I can't think of much else that's good about this place. Drink selection is always limited and way overpriced for what you get. I've never ordered the food here, my friends say it's not worth it. The acoustics of the room aren't too great, and two of the times I've been here I've noticed terrible clipping and distortion of the music. THIS PLACE IS LOUD. I understand wanting louder music at a club, or expecting to have a difficult time making conversation, but people here are literally screaming at each other just to get a sentence out. One of the more common phrases you hear when people approach you are "this place is really loud, right?" Sometimes, if the particular song has drums or a lot of bass, I notice myself having trouble reading text on my card or on the screens at the bar, your head and eyeballs will be SHAKING. If you park up front, your car will vibrate quite heavily as well. There's better places to go, I don't think many people look forward to returning here. read more

(***I feel the need to clarify for some other yelpers---Argentinian food basically is Italian food, with an emphasis on grilled meats. So, don't get all mad that you order Argentinian food and get Italian-esque food--that IS Argentinian.***) I have gone to Club Sur a handful of times now and it has always been for the "salsa night" type of events. I visit Club Sur with the distinct purpose of seeing a particular band or bands that might be playing there, never just for the club itself, bc it's sort of a "destination" club since it is located out in the SODO and there isn't much going on anywhere near it. The thing about Club Sur is that it rotates its themes and live musicians, so the experience you could have on a particular night or event (e.g. Brasilian Samba night) might be quite different than the experience you have on the very next night. This is something to keep in mind. Be sure to check their website to see what's going on ahead of time. PROS: -Great live salsa music. A variety of local Cuban music groups play here regularly. Some of them have a couple of actual Cuban band members, which can be a rarity in Seattle ;) -Great Cuban salsa dance nights (for those who don't know anything about salsa, Cuban salsa--casino, rueda-- is very different than Cali or street salsa dancing and can be harder to find) -A pretty classy, spacious place for a night club with an older crowd in attendance, which means you won't walk away covered in other people's sweat. Always a plus, in my book. -Reasonable cover charges that they rarely even charge (I've been there four times and was only charged the $10 cover once) -For Seattle, a fairly diverse crowd: Good mix of Latin and non-Latin crowd for the salsa nights. And, as it is Seattle, afterall, a pretty large percentage of older gringos (as older gringos in Seattle eat Cubanismo up with a freaking spoon!) in attendance, too. Overall, everyone seems down to just have fun there. -For a busy night club, relatively friendly, attentive service. CONS: -Down in the SODO district. This is a con if you are from the city, since it's pretty out of the way (located near the Starbucks HQ), but might be a good thing if you're driving up from the south end. -Possibly inconsistent in its fun factor, due to their ever-changing line ups and theme nights, so it could be hit or miss. read more

Went there for a club event and it was fine. Nice layout, decent bar. Went back again for their new lunch since I work in the area, and was very impressed. Service was fairly slow, so keep that in mind if you're in a rush to get back for your next meeting, but the servers were otherwise very attentive and personable. The food was quite tasty and in particular the chimichurri was delightfully garlicky. Portions were just right - not enough for leftovers, but one definitely did not walk away hungry. Which was exactlyt what our server had promised us. read more

bad service bad food bad management cute place good show not going back, ruined my valentive read more

Wow! I really wanted to try this place. I love South American food and under the impression that I would get that. The reviews are very disappointing. I also love live Latin music and the life of the party that goes along with great South American food and Music. It would be nice if a club owner would really take it to heart and create the experience that makes the culture so special. Hire more people, teach service skills, make great authentic food and make sure the sound system isn't spewing offensive noise, employ your own sound engineer who knows the acoustics. Then let me know when it's worth my time and money to try it out. I'm willing to spend the money for an authentic experience served by skilled people. read more

We rented the venue for a company product launch party, held 10/24/2014 and overall the evening was a success. The event space is quite spacious, with a large bar, plenty of room for tables and dancing, and a great music stage set-up. The bathrooms are stylish and there is a nice back room set-up for performances, that we were able to open up and use as a coatroom for our party. The owners and managers were very accommodating and responsive during the planning and day of the party. They even opened up and let the party stay on in their restaurant bar as an ad hoc after party past the original event end time! The space has its own ambiance built-in (lighting, decor) that add a lot to the space - great if you are looking for more of a "ready-to-go" party space than one that you have to design out yourself. To this point, Sur offers use of their tables, chairs, tablecloths, dining ware all part of the standard event rental fee - again, good for a "ready-to-go" party. They had a few different options for tables (the fun booths, low tables, high tables), and were willing to set up tables in any configuration I requested. They also have four leather couches in a back area that makes for a nice ad-hoc lounge. Party guests had lots of great comments about the space! As mentioned, the stage and sound system are well set up for music acts - the primary purpose of this event space. We hired a band for the party, so it worked out very well. One thing to note - it's loud. Even without the amplifiers, the acoustics in the place carry the music! If you are planning an event - such as a party or wedding - where you expect your guests to be talking as much as dancing, this is something to keep in mind and/or work with the owners or your band/DJ to work it out in advance. In the end, it wasn't a problem for our party - people were having too much fun all around! I read other reviews that talked about the staff service - we didn't experience any problems. They had the bar well-staff (3 bartenders for a group size of about 160) and about 4 servers floating the room to serve food and clean-up. All staff were nice, unobtrusive and did their job - the job got done without any major complaints. Overall, everyone was accommodating to our party! One general note - but perhaps not to be entirely unexpected given that the events of this venue are primarily music/club events and we were going for a different type of vibe - The service of the waiters less refined than I had anticipated - we had passed small-bites - and some servers walked around and handed them to guests, as I'd requested, while others just set several down on the tables for guests to come by and pick up. The event manager confirmed how service should go the night of (actually as they started to deliver food), but it still was just okay. Some guests didn't get certain appetizers or food circulated to them, but I also think that happens at a stand-up cocktail party where people are milling around. Another note about service: at the beginning of the night, they asked if they should use glassware or plastic cups. It was a cocktail-to-formal attire, so I went with glassware. They were accommodating and it was not a problem- but surprising to me that this would be a question. So, if you are planning a social event like mine - the note here is to keep this in mind and have those conversations upfront. The food turned out good, but not great. I've eaten at the restaurant (I believe under the Yelp review as Cafe Con Leche) - and it is really great food! I encourage everyone to go there for lunch or dinner and enjoy their tasty food. Unfortunately, this didn't translate super well into a catering style menu. Some things were spot on, and others not as great as when they were cooked to order. Our party was only appetizers, so the focus wasn't on the food and it wasn't a problem. Of note: the owner encouraged a buffet style set-up when we originally spoke, but that didn't fit our party-style. I could see that their food might do very well in a buffet style (to stay warm, and meats tender) - so consider that! Overall, I would say that this is an event venue that is very willing to work with their customers to make them happy. I think that goes a very long way. If you are planning an event and are looking for a place that is "ready-to-go" or music focused, take a look here. read more

I, for one, had a great night here! They don't make Long Island Iced Teas here so I "settled" on a STRONG Island Iced Tea!

If you want to dance all night long to a live band I recommend this place. I would HIGHLY recommend eating before coming here. They advertise their dinner menu but it's not very good. Food is awful and VERY over priced. We paid $17 for a shrimp plate that was over cooked and $18 for a steak that was burnt. Drinks were watered down and it was so hot in there that it felt like a sauna. read more

Amazing Tango dancing show and atmosphere but poor food and service. My suggestion just buy a drink in the bar area and watch the show.

Went there on a Saturday (5/7/16). Very nice venue with poor management. Has a lot of potential but lacks vision and direction. What I did eat was OVERPRICED and the drinks as well. Especially after paying $15 cover for a band that started more than an hour late (after 11) and only played about 6 songs. I don't see myself going to the Sur again. Had lunch here before and wasn't impressed. read more

This is an upscale club-restaurant and dance place for many types of music and culture. Need to appreciate the ambiance and understand the many efforts made to remodel this place. Argentine style service is slow (not pushy) so you can enjoy the eve, shows, bands, etc at your own pace. Not in a hurry to clean your table so you can go home, and have another party using your space... the price is normal for the quality of the food and wines. Went to see Tango Scent and totally fall in love with all the dancers and the food. Please do another show soon! read more

I went here for dinner and dancing with my husband , we had high hopes because of the reviews and we were excited to eat Cuban food with him being Cuban and us having grown up in Miami around Cuban culture our whole lives. We were ready for a taste of home. The best part was the salsa lesson, quick little lesson and then music for us to enjoy and dance. The food had a great taste and was authentic but overpriced, we spent the whole night laughing at the fact that the food was so pricey, we had a Groupon so we weren't too concerned. We knew we had purchased more than the Groupon covered so we were expecting to pay at least $65 more, and then we got a bill of $127, for 1 entree, 4 drinks, and two appetizers ( which were two empanadas and 5 tostones). We were shocked. Coming from Miami, I have had expensive drinks but at places where price matches the venue. I paid $40 for two double shots! $40!! And they weren't even TRUE double shots, they REALLY skimp the alcohol on them, and the mixed drinks we had were pure mixer and ice almost NO alcohol. They also charged us $25 in added gratuity, which was NOT. 20% like the menu said it was more like 26% considering it was $94.50 before the tip. Service also sucked, and I mean BAD. Our waitress was nice and it's not her fault but for the amount of people they had, they needed more servers. When our appetizers came out, we had no napkins, I had to go up to the bar and get some, when we wanted our second round of drinks I had to go up to the bar and order them myself because our server had been with other tables for quite a while (pretty much serving everyone by herself, poor woman) If they are going to charge $25 (26%) in tip for service, they need to have the coverage so that your server can be attentive. This was honestly probably the worst night when you consider what we paid and what we got, I would give negative stars if I could. read more