Private Parties
Seamless Events. Trusted Expertise
Whether you’re planning a team mixer, a corporate networking event, or a special celebration, Cactus South Lake Union offers the perfect space for your gathering. Conveniently located in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, our mezzanine-level private dining room combines bold flavors, a welcoming atmosphere, and flawless execution to make hosting effortless and memorable.
With over 14 years of experience, we’ve mastered the art of hosting successful events. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on connecting with your guests.
Why Host Your Event at Cactus South Lake Union?
- Prime Location: In the heart of South Lake Union, steps from the Amazon campus and easily accessible for your guests.
- Effortless Planning: We make organizing your event simple, with streamlined booking and personalized coordination.
- Trusted Expertise: Over a decade of experience hosting business and social events ensures your gathering will be seamless.
- Unmatched Quality: From shareable plates to exceptional service, we create experiences your guests will rave about.
Mezzanine Level Private Dining Room
Our mezzanine-level event space is designed to elevate your gathering, whether it’s a team celebration, product launch, or a retirement party:
- Capacity: Accommodates up to 45 guests for standing receptions.
- Features: Private bar, cozy fireplace and a 60-inch flat-screen for presentations or slideshows.
- Dedicated Service: A seasoned team and personalized coordination to ensure every detail is flawless.
Bold Menus, Built for Events
Our menus are designed to make hosting effortless and memorable. Crafted by our culinary team and refined through thousands of events, each menu delivers bold flavor, variety, and flexibility—perfect for groups with diverse tastes, including vegetarians. Whether you’re planning a seated meal or a casual reception, we’ve got you covered.
Southwest Modern Menu
This is Cactus at its most festive. With over 35 years of experience behind it, the Southwest Modern Menu brings together our most-loved, time-tested dishes—designed for group dining with a wide range of tastes in mind, including vegetarians. Featuring bold starters, fresh greens, and customizable tacos, it’s a proven crowd-pleaser. Easy to book, easy to love.
Southwest Social Menu
Designed for high-energy gatherings, the Southwest Social is a bold, flavor-packed menu built for connection, movement, and plenty of flavor. Featuring crowd-pleasing small plates, vibrant bites, and vegetarian-friendly options, it’s ideal for receptions, team events, and celebrations where a full dinner isn’t required—but an unforgettable spread still is.
Over a Decade of Exceptional Events
At Cactus South Lake Union, we’ve hosted business events and celebrations for over 14 years. Whether you’re planning a corporate gathering, a team-building event, or a special occasion, we’re here to make the process seamless and the results unforgettable.
Trust our experience, and let us help you create an event that stands out.
Perfect for Presentations
Planning a meeting or presentation? The mezzanine is fully equipped with a 60-inch flat-screen monitor and HDMI/VGA connections. Just bring your laptop, and we’ll handle the rest.
Simple Pricing, No Surprises
We believe in transparent pricing that makes planning easy:
- Lunch or Afternoon Events: $750 minimum.
- Evening Events (Sunday–Thursday): $500 minimum for a 3-hour event.
- Evening Events (Friday): $1,200 minimum.
- Evening Events (Saturday): $750 minimum.
- Holiday Season (Thanksgiving–Christmas): $750 minimum Sunday–Thursday, $2,000 minimum Friday–Saturday.
A non-refundable $250 deposit is required to secure your reservation and will be applied to your final bill. Rates may vary for holidays and special events.
Booking Made Simple
We understand your time is valuable. Booking with Cactus is quick and easy—just complete our online form, and our experienced event coordinator will contact you to finalize the details.
Accessibility
While our restaurant is fully ADA compliant and accessible, we regret that our private mezzanine space is not wheelchair accessible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are happy to work with you to find alternative solutions for your event needs.