Very intimate and sexy service was good I love the couches, reminds you of the Mingle lounge but more upper class vibes in a dark cave. Pricy date night or tender spot! overall it's incognito However it's nothing like the restaurant that they own at the which I cannot think of the name of that restaurant but when you drive by and you think oh I'm getting ready to be in this nice little place think again... The downstairs is dark I'm not gonna say like a basement but it's not as bright and vibrant as the restaurant upstairs...a nice place to hangout throughout the week... To check out Happy Hour if it exist read more

sousòl - beer and food menu limited - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Visiting from San Diego and we got lucky we caught them on another soft opening preview night. Got to the bar around 5:45 and it wasn't too packed. We ordered the Gin Joint, Play for Keeps, and the doubles. Gin Joint - incredible. Light, not too sweet, and a perfect fizz element. Play For Keeps - well balanced tiki drink. Loved the glassware and garnish. The Doubles - absolutely delicious, we contemplated just ordering 5 more and cancelling our dinner reservation. Can't wait to come back and hopefully snag a reservation at Kann. read more

sousòl - Gin Joint and Play for Keeps - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Visited sousòl on a Thursday night during their preview week. We arrived right at 5 pm and was able to snag some seats at the bar right away. The ambiance inside is a moody yet warm feel with fun pink plush seating. The bartender serving us was one of the best parts of the night! He chatted with us about the drinks he was making and you could genuinely tell he enjoyed being behind the bar. We ordered: -Accra ($18) - the fritters were the perfect crispness and the accompanying sauce made the dish -Doubles ($16) - I loved everything about this dish. The curried chickpeas were perfectly seasoned and the tamarind sauce gave the dish a sweet flavor profile that worked well with the other rich flavors -Trini-Chinese Wings ($17) - an elevated sweet and sour wing, a crowd pleaser! -Gin Joint ($15) - gin cocktail, refreshing and tropical vibe -Play for Keeps ($17) - another delicious tropical cocktail Had a fantastic time here, already thinking about the next time I can visit here again, a must visit! read more

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Great drinks, good staff. The food is solid, but it's nothing I'd go back for. If you're expecting Haitian food, don't. They have maybe 2 appetizers that would qualify. read more

sousòl - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Tried their glazed pork belly chicharrón all I gotta say is It's overpriced mediocre finger food. Almost $20 for 4 little cubes of pork is insane. A great example of how if you throw a bunch of fancy sounding names and ingredients people will sensationalize it and pay ridiculous amounts of money for underwhelming food. The entrance is drab and looks uncared for making a horrible first impression. Would I eat here again? Unlikely. Adding one star because this app won't let me give them negative stars. read more

Great vibe exceptional music and cool decor!! Great way to warm up to dinner reservations upstairs but also a nice spot to chill enjoy small bites and cocktails!!! read more

sousòl - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food was just ok. Over priced for the portions they give you. I liked the ice cream sandwich. I honestly only went so I could get the promotion for the reservation at Kann but that didn't happen. Service- Our waitress messed up or bill and wouldn't apologize about it but instead blamed us which was odd then overcharged us by 20 bucks. We spoke to the manager who pretty much blow off our concerns and we basically had to argue back our 20 bucks. Will not be going back after that experience. Just sad because I still can't get a reservation to Kann . read more

This place is a true gem in Portland. Once out of the entry line, seating was instant and our server was quick to give the rundown of the drinks and food. Music and vibes were top tier and added to the night greatly. Highly recommend the Jean Michel cocktail and Doubles as a small bite. Perfect place for a laid back date night or girls night out! We were tempted to stay all night! Definitely advise getting there earlier than you think since the line can get a little backed up. read more

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Food was good, tapas portions, everything was spicy to some degree. Drinks were never what we expected - and not in the best way. Service was the real bummer - incorrect answers to questions, didn't pay attention to allergen alert, and slow. read more

Throughly enjoyed my time at SouSol! The ambiance was a vibe; with the right amount of flash, you can get some great photos. Parking was ok. Prices are pricey! It 4$$$$ for a reason . Service was good. I got the tamarind drink and a beef patty. As a Jamaican they did ok w/ the patty. Drink was good. There was a wait before we got in. It was pretty packed so it was understandable. Definitely would take friends and family here. read more

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Super sexy basement bar below Kaan, came here because we couldn't get into Kaan lol... I appreciated that there was a door guy, also the seating is chic and comfy. This is a great spot to spend time with friends eating good nibbles. We had soo many items, each was delicious but the one I remember, the one I'll order many times in the future, the brownie, like omggg I had no idea gluten free could be so fabulous. My favorite thing about this place though was the attention and care given to not just the food and cocktails but as a non- drinker, thank you for the robust mocktail selection! read more

We tried Sousol based on reviews from Kann and the local/national recommendations for this bar. The ambience was very nice. Not typical PDX but fun urban speakeasy. The cocktails were listed from bright and light to darker and boozier. The waitress was helpful and approachable. We tried two cocktails each. They were okay but not amazing and with the $18-20 price tag per drink PLUS NOT INCLUDED 22% gratuity they just weren't THAT GOOD. We ordered two small plates, the pork and the squash and plantains. They were decent but very small for the price. I'm not sure this is dining accessible for all. It has to hit some pretty major highlights to justify what they are asking and claiming for their goods and we felt that it missed the mark. read more

Came here on a Wed evening. The bouncer outside told me I had to make sure my friend had seating before I headed down. Was an odd exchange but we figured it out. It's cute but a bit dark and loud down there. I wish the seating in the middle were higher - it's made for lounging and you really need to be close to someone to hear well in there. Lots of drink options - I opted for a non-alcoholic cucumber beverage. Was delicious and reminded me of a lovely juice. My friend ordered a tropical punch -- was beautiful and strong. It's a romantic vibe but because of the acoustics, might be difficult to hear your date here. read more

sousòl - I cannot recall the name of this drink but it was fruity and strong - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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11/10 I've tried at least 5 drinks on the menu and I have to say they were all delightful. The Gin Joint is a perfect opener for the night, the Venus in fur a solid middle and the Djon Djon Djin closed me out. Each flavor was so bold that the complexity of the ingredients pulled through with distinguishing features throughout the experience. Next time I'll be back to try one of each. The bar tenders are amazing company and very knowledgeable about the ingredients, the descriptions are very tantalizing and very representative of each cocktail. Nothing but amazing experiences between Sousòl and Kann read more

I absolutely cannot wait to come back. We were only able to have one drink each as we were pressed for time and what a shame because what an amazing place! The atmosphere, the service, the flavors, everything was spot on. My wife ordered a mocktail as she was driving, and hers was a little lackluster. I ordered the Djon Djon Djin and it was absolutely amazing. I only wish we had more time to try more, and we cannot wait to come back! read more

This place is fantastic - atmosphere, drinks and food are delicious, of course, but Erin and the rest of the staff were next level. We were very well taken care of and absolutely loved our experience. Thank you Erin!! read more

the vibe at here is unmatched. the service, drinks, food, music and aesthetic are immaculate. everything is gluten + dairy free with spice and inspired by pan-caribbean flavors. i'm not even a chocolate person, and i'm still dreaming about the brownie. tbh i don't think you can order anything that isn't well thought out and delicious. it's perfectly dim where you can still see the menu but it gives intimate vibes. perfect for date night or a good time with friends. first come first serve and no reservation needed. literally can't wait to go back! read more

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Ok! I am a fan of this chefs whole vibe! And this cocktail bar does not disappoint. Music on point, staff so cool and the food is top notch tens across the board! Vibe is right and if you can't get into Kann then head downstairs and if you went to kann for dinner then come down after . Tens across the board read more

Kingsleys was the greatest staff member ever! He was great! This bar is the tops. On point cocktail menu, truly one of the greatest cocktail bars in Portland read more

Went last week for the preview opening. The dark, cozy ambience creates a fantastic atmosphere. Great food and drink. The chicken wings were my favorite. The best part of the night was talking about drinks and ingredients with the bartender. Great staff, service, vibe, and food. Can't wait to go back. read more

sousòl - Midnight Swim - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The most overpriced place in Portland dollars to quality I think. The 5 food items were all pretty weak - the salt cod fritters were good as were the skewers, but not awesome. We had a good experience at Kaan last year so has the quality of both fallen off or..? The table is down below your knees, its dark in an annoying way, you dont have seat backs that are confortable...its designed for photos instead of for a good experience and the people I was with wanted to leave quick and I couldn't argue. The food is kind of built as tapas finger food but not really as the plates have large chunky items making it messy and annoying given the tables position and size. These mostly come in threes and the waitress seeing 4 of us said nothing. Every cocktail is $20+ which hey, if you go to a nice place you better be ok with it I guess...but the artistry should match and it just didn't with the 5 different drinks we had at the table. Every $20+ (note the plus lol, some were more) drink was just decent or off, and none lived up to the price point in the way it was executed or tasted. The place is "good" but not memorable and for the price, I wont go back. The service again was "good", though they seemed less informed than one would expect but of course they charged us with no upfront warning 22% for service...we were 4 people being forced to tip. I did appreciate the waitress calling it out and its what we'd have tipped probably but what?? Don't bother unless you like burning money for mediocrity and being told what to tip at a bar. read more

I have been wanting to visit since they opened and I finally got the chance to and it didn't disappoint. It had speak east Caribbean vibes and that is something you cannot find many places. The food drinks and vibes were amazing. Highly recommend read more

sousòl - Jean-Michelle was delicious and beautiful - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place was overrated. Drinks were good but at $25 bucks a pop so should everything else. We only got one appetizer. It was ok, nothing too exciting. Ambience was weird. Hanging out in a loud, dingy basement, with velvet seats came across more creepy dungeon than upscale. Service was very lacking. Only one server and two bartenders doing very little. Server seemed rushed and service was slow. She seemed to have very little knowledge of the menu, and never told us about the 22% auto gratuity. So she got double tipped. Which wouldn't have bothered me if everything else lived up to the hype. I think they focused on high end drink ingredients and nothing else here. There's better high end bars to go to in Portland. read more

We ordered 4 cocktails and 4 plates from the menu. Each I would say was good or ok. The cocktails were safe. For the price point I expected more. The decor however is beautiful and staff was nice. In my opinion it's definitely a place to check out once, but in a city full of great food and cocktails, I would only return for the ambience. Tip: if you want to try a few plates from the menu, place your order staggered. The food comes out fast which is great, but the tables are low / small, so it's a little overwhelming when they all come out at once. Especially if the table wobbles like ours did. read more

The ambiance is pretty cool. We tried most of the bar snacks and they were all pretty delicious - the wings specifically were a standout. The service was pretty rough given the cost. They give you an hour and a half for your reservation, and about an hour fifteen into that they start telling you to wrap it up. It's not a cozy bar to hang out at and drink. At the end of our hour and a half the host came over and said "the next group is here and has been waiting for this spot". This place is massively popular right now so the vibe they are pushing is, get in, order a round of $25 cocktails and one each of the $30 bar snacks, Hoover it up as fast as possible over the tiny table and get out. I'm also learning just now from these other reviews that they auto include the tip. So I likely tipped a total of 40% for crap service. read more

The food was tantalizing. The cocktails were exotic, so much flavor. The music was on point. We'll be back !

It was disappointing. The guy working outside checking ID was incredibly rude and my friends experienced the same thing. Drinks were ok but overpriced. They still use plastic straws. Food options are limited. Tips already included in your bill automatically, it is 22%. They will also ask for additional tips at the end. Bathroom is not near, my friends had to look for it in other parts of the building. Interior is nice and clean. Servers and the host were friendly. But that is not enough for us to come back to this place. read more

Such a cute vibey spot with amazing food and drinks! My fave was the Trinidadian double!

This restaurant/bar came highly recommended, but I found it to be very disappointing. the prices were high considering it is tapas style and the service was not good. It was hard to get the servers attention and when we didn't order another drink, it was clear they grew impatient with us. While the food was tasty, you'll need to eat a lot and spend a lot to be full. And note: the tip auto applies whether you get good service or not. read more

Not a bad place, by any means, but there are just so many better-arranged and friendlier cocktail bars in Portland, I don't think I'd come back. The vibe is like the Eastlund hotel, the character is scattered. We arrived around 10pm, after waiting for almost an hour before get seated. The hostess said reservation recommended, even though, the bar was less than half empty. With full staffing, more 2 servers per guess, the service was still very slow and sporadic. Nothing special or standout about their Cocktails menu. read more

Lovely night out with friends. We had an amazing experience. The food and cocktails are delicious. The service is next level. I have an allergy and wanted to enjoy a unique drink. The mixologist came over and asked me what I was looking for. He pulled off a mind blowing drink and came back over to explain what he did. This type of service is beyond anything I hoped for. read more

We tried 4 different cocktails and they were all delicious! Would come back just for that. The food was good, especially the chickpea dish, but I thought a bit overpriced. Edgy modern interior and cool bar design but music a bit too loud for 5pm. Especially considering the crowd at that time is a bit older. read more

Cute cozy place inside, just a bit crammed. Cocktails and food was overpriced. Service however was great, except for maybe the wait outside (especially in cold weather). Music was overall ok. read more

I went with a friend and we had a great time. Our food and cocktails were delicious. Beautiful ambience. Great service and vibes.

This place is so cute! The atmosphere is perfect for date night. Drinks are delicious, unique, strong and beautiful to look at! This place is expensive but very worth it in my opinion. They did make us wait what seemed longer than necessary to get a seat but it was only maybe 10-15 minutes. Highly recommended and I will be going back. read more

Came here one evening - never been before. Researched this place online, in which it said you can have a reservation or not...I did not make a reservation. At the door, a person looked at our ID'S and asked us to wait. When I asked how long the wait, I was told it could be 1 minute or 10 minutes...we were let in after about 6 minutes...once inside the building, we made our way down the stairs to a velvet curtain. We entered into the velvet curtain and waited for someone to seat us. We wanted a table but they were all reserved. .all they had available was seats at the bar. We ordered light bites and drinks. The bar keep were busily making fancy concoctions. Our bar keep made us some very good drinks. It was so dark they brought out a night lamp for us to be able to see. By the time we were ready to go, we were being offered a table. The experience was "just ok". The highlight was our food and drink. read more

reservations - awesome chill vibe : Must go to experience the underground place with amazing vibe. Must have World re known chef Gregory Gourdet's fantastic food and beverages with Haitian- Carribean- Dominican- Cuban Mexico culture flavors ! read more

Service was great, the Fwi Payson was excellent. The food was ok. We had the Guacamole, Fritters, Chicken wings and fruit salad. All but the fruit salad was way oversalted. At first I thought maybe it was just the bite I had but everything was super salty. Overall, the ambiance was great, drinks fun, but food meh. read more

Do not recommend. The service is horrible. The waiter skipped our table multiple times while looking at us right in the eyes. We patiently waited about 20 minutes until the other waitress noticed we didn't have any drinks and took our order. He did not greet us until 40 minutes later after we finished our one drink. The bar is cute but because the service was shit we will not be returning and will tell all our friends and family not to as well. read more

Great date spot. Cute atmosphere, with amazing food and incredible drinks. I tried all the food on the menu and everything I tried was delicious and had great presentation. Would return, love the look of the place! read more