Great food, great view, great customer service. Love the rum punch! We come with our three children and they love the Dominican ribs and grilled artichokes and everything else. We are repeat customers and Rumba always does a wonderful job making our experience enjoyable. Amazing little spot. read more

Food and service were both amazing for lunch. All the servers were so sweet. Food was amazing as usual. Had three different tacos and rum punch and it was great. Would highly recommend read more

Good service. Good food. All around satisfied with our dinners. I had a shrimp taco and the Cesar salad. Delicious. My daughter got the cheeseburger and liked the fried very much. My husband got the Mampie with coconut risotto. He really liked it. We will find an excuse to return here definitely. *************** David, we truly enjoyed the meals! Thank you. read more

Went to Rumba on the Saturday night of July 4th weekend. I went with a group of 7 girls and of course we expected a wait. When putting our name down we were told 1 hour and 30 minutes until we would be seated. We ordered 2 drinks before we were seated and about 1 hour and 45 minutes later we finally got a table (9:30ish). After sitting down (the waitress was aware of our wait time) we each ordered another round of drinks. We placed our orders shortly after for only a few appetizers and then all of our entrees. The appetizers came pretty quickly, but the entrees didn't come for quite awhile after. The group I was with was starving and very unhappy with the wait time for our table/food. While waiting for our dinner my friend mentioned something to the restaurant about the situation. Kindly the restaurant brought over a complimentary round of their banana rum (if I recall correctly) for the inconvenience. Once we each had the shots we were still waiting awhile for our food. Our dinner finally arrived around 10:15/30 and we were all famished. I ordered the Jerk Chicken entree and it was awful to be quite honest. Normally anything would taste decent considering how hungry I was, but the dish was not what I was expecting at all. It was two small pieces of grilled chicken breast with a little seasoning on it and dry. Very misleading considering when I normally order Jerk Chicken it's very juicy with thick sauce on the bone. The coconut risotto was just OK. Nothing great at all. My friends enjoyed the tacos they ordered. I didn't complain about my dish as at that point I just wanted to get out of the restaurant and was annoyed by the whole situation. The restaurant was aware of our situation and all of the delays. In addition to the complimentary round of shots the restaurant was kind enough to remove all drinks we ordered at the table from our bill. We really appreciated the gesture and it was the right thing to do. Overall I think that the volume of people and the holiday weekend was overwhelming to Rumba. I've been a few times before and had a pleasant experience. I potentially would be willing to give the restaurant another shot, but wish this experience had been better. read more

Awesome service, amazing food, great atmosphere on the water, totally reasonable prices. We're coming back! read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Rumba is worth the wait. The shrimp tacos and mussels were delicious and filling. My friend Nick and I were wondering how to make the sauce, for we wish to make it ourselves. Everyone was professional and courteous. I look forward to coming back here. read more

Great food and drink, casual atmosphere at a great location on the water, Rumba is one of the best at what it does on the east end.

Loved it! Especially being Jamaican and to see our food & culture infused so well is amazing! Great spot if you're in the Hamptons and want to feel a Caribbean vibe. read more

We are from Washington D.C. staying in Southampton for a month, and I from this "outsider's" perspective this is a weird restaurant. The crowd is very Jersey City, food is fine, neither good not terrible, and the service is very haphazard. It's the kind of place where they ask you if you are "still working on that" even if other people at the table are still eating. They asked my son 4 times if they could take his plate and we were only there for 40minutes, usually you get a table for 2 hours. The drinks were only ok and overall the ambiance was average. I didn't walk away thinking wow. read more

Excellent outdoor seating with water views. Food was excellent. The ribs were outstanding! Best key lime pie of my life!!

Duck empanada's are excellent. Could stuff myself just on those. Went to Rumba with my girlfriend mainly for the tacos, however. We ordered fish, buffalo chicken, jerk chicken, and pulled rib tacos. The tacos tasted good and I liked the tortillas, but they did not come to the table hot. They were served at close to room temperature. I expected my food to come hot so this was a major disappointment and severely affects the overall taste of the food. After ordering another round of tacos they again came to the table and were lukewarm at best! I will look for my tacos elsewhere! read more

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Ocean view. Make reservations. VERY popular. You will wait forever for food. Local. Cute. Drinks are SLAMMING! The jerk chicken was super tasty. Very friendly crowd. Subtle Rich folk. Valet parking available. read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Stopped in for dinner after a long day on the water last Wednesday for a quick bite. When we arrived, we were seaed pretty quickly. However, the bench on one side of the table was completely wet. I used my napkin to dry it off. Our waiter, brought me another when asked. He was fantastic, I wish I could remember his name. Took our drink orders quickly, brought our food out quickly, was informative when one of the items we ordered was all out. He did a good job. However, I had no idea that RUMBA was such a family friendly environment that you can let your kids do whatever they want!!! The table nextto us had 3 adults and 4 children that were completely WILD!!!! Noone (parents or staff) said anything about the kids throwing things. Thank goodness we were in and out quickly. Don't think we will be back. read more

Love this place good food and drinks the waiting time is never long since they have a outdoor sitting area. Every time we come here is a nice experience. read more

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What a joy to come here! If you are looking for a lively atmosphere, great food and amazing drink, all while sitting on the beach soaking up the sun... Come to Rumba!! I mean does it get any better? The drive out to the Hamptons can be a little long but the scenery on the way there is beautiful. And when you do finally arrive they have free valet parking! They valet guys are always so nice and very pleasant. When you are done eating you can take your drink and walk down to the beach that's only 10 feet away! Sit, sip and relax! I recommend the rum punch and the steak taco that is only $5! It was literally a party in my mouth, the steak is tender and marinated in heaven juice!! And the duck empamanadas are a must!! The rum punch is delicious and very strong so be careful, if you are driving don't bother. Go enjoy the remainder of your summer at Rumba. They won't dissappoint! read more

Rumba - Duck Empanadas! - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

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Went on a date here today. The service and the food were great. Recommend getting the duck empanadas!

As a Haitian American from Brooklyn NY and traveled with rooted Haitian Born family and friends - we know what good Island food tastes like............... and let me tell you........... All six of us were truly impressed with our meals and appetizers..... The ribs were so so so so good The pork tenderloin very good The Rum Punch very good The Mahi and fried shrimp - very good The BBQ Salmon awesome The Jerk chicken was just ok The cute little salad was off the hook.......... And our waiter Frankie was the BEST! read more

I've been here a number of times, I really enjoy the environment and coming down here to eat every once in a while, when I'm feeling tacos, feeling like dressing up, and paying a lot. It's not ALL THAT. But it's a great place to go to if you're feeling like balling out one night, having a nice drink and some tacos! read more

When your dine at Rhumba you feel like your on an island with white sands. The service is immaculate and excellent food. Try the Rum punch and you will definitely go back for round 2. The wings are to die for and the tacos are yummiest. Best time is in the summer the reggae music sets the mood. Make time to stay and enjoy the scenario of the outdoors with spectacular water views. 2 Thumbs up!!! Keep coming back for more. read more

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The place is swag! Perfect for a fun evening. Its casual ambience, music and the fun waiters adds to its charm. The portions were small but I loved how it tasted. We got the crabitizers and duck empanadas for starters. I loved the ducki-ness of the empanadas. The pork chops are a must try. The tacos are ok. read more

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Really over priced place, the quality and presentation of the food is not even worth the price. The place is beautiful but the food is really not great. Not coming back. read more

Oh Rumba, How I love thee.... This place has unfortunately gotten very well known in a short period of time. Try to go on off hours otherwise be prepared to WAIT... That being said, you're waiting for a reason. They do a spectacular job with their menu, venue and drinks. The chef/owner has really made a great place, wonderful atmosphere and yummy food in the perfect location. Hampton Bays was waiting for a nice place on the water like this that was easy to get to and not terribly expenses. So here are some details: Drinks! - They have rums from all over the place and their specialty cocktails are well made and creative. I have brought many friends to this place that are not typical drinkers or cocktail drinkers that have asked to come back for those reasons! They do not have your typical pina colada or other drinks like that so it forces you outside the comfort zone. Be uncomfortable, try something new! You will not be disappointed =) Food! - The food is just fantastic. BUT you need to know your menu. Having been here several times I have had the chance to try a little bit of everything. They clearly have dishes which are 5 stars, but they also have a few which are just 3 stars. Everything is good, but if you're going out, you want great! Talk to the staff (they are very friendly) and they'll guide you in the right direction. Their short ribs are very popular and one of the dishes I'd give 5 stars to. The tacos which you can mix and match are delicious as well. This place is great for lunch or dinner, has outside seating and reasonable prices for the Hamptons. As all places out there, if you get a few drinks it adds up, but they are certainly worth it! read more

Such an odd find on Canoe Place Road in Hampton Bays. The food is great! The restaurant seems as though it's based on the Houstons (Hillstone) model of service, and several of the menu items are almost identical. That's a good thing! The vibe is completely relaxed, on the Shinnecock Bay in Hampton Bays, drinks are great, food is great! I highly recommend! ONLY DRAWBACK: (And this is a biggie) Parking is THE worst! The Valet Parkers close the lot when it's full and make patrons drive 1 mile away to park in a dark lot and wait for "The Rumba Bus". In my opinion, Valet Parkers should be the ones going back and forth to said lot. read more

This place is a gem. Excellent food and service. Great, fun atmosphere in an unassuming location, which makes for a fun little getaway. You won't be disappointed coming here. Came with my husband and the main parking lot was full, but we were told we could park down the street and take the shuttle bus back up to the restaurant for free. Honestly, everyone should do this. Because it's not just a shuttle bus. It's a Rumbus. And it's a lot of fun to ride. Driver was friendly, funny, and got the mood going by playing reggae. So kudos for that! Now for the drinks and the food. Oh my word are they phenomenal. With a name like rum bar, you better be sure you're delivering delicious, fruity, loaded alcoholic beverages. And believe me, they deliver. I stuck to the traditional rum punch, and I could have downed a dozen of them, but I behaved. The food is sure to exceed your expectations. You must order the guacamole, the pimento cheese, and the Dominican ribs. I am not kidding when I say that these are the only items i need from the menu. i don't care about anything else. Give me those three with a couple of rum punches and i'm a happy girl. read more

It's amazing. Really. When you think about how much food this kitchen has to get out at every sitting. It's amazing they do it so well. And the food is so incredibly good. Definitely get the Dominican ribs. The chicken wings. The mussels. The shrimp taco. The artichoke. The corn. It's all so yummy. You'll want to keep coming back night after night. Lunch after lunch. The margaritas are superb. And the staff are beautiful, smart, young people who are kind and cool and on the top of their game. This place is really extremely well run. Congratulations to management and the chef. It's a winner !!! In fact Rumba could be the Hamptons best kept secret. Oh and I forgot to mention, you can eat out on a lovely deck with a beautiful water view too !!! read more

Great food! Great views! Disgusting bathrooms - makes me wonder what their kitchen is like.

Beautiful views of the Hampton Bay while sipping rum cocktails outside on the deck and eating delicious Caribbean appetizers. This was our dinner spot before heading back to NYC. Absolutely stunning views. Service was impeccable. The waiter always came outside to check-up on our needs. Love this place! read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Food was good. Rum punch was very good. Only here because Cowfish is closed for a private party. The plan was to go to Cowfish, then take the boat here and back. Nope. Closed for a private party and they failed to post anything about it. So, I'm here after a 45 min drive. Check-in and use the 5% off, show the waitress and she forgets to take it off. Not worth mentioning it again to save a couple of dollars but seriously? Don't offer it and then not do it. Re: service. The waitress was not very friendly. I've had better service and a happier smile at McDonald drive through. read more

This is now one of my favorite resturaunts! I came here on a whim for lunch. I took the long drive with no hesitation. The scenery is lovely driving out there so I did not care. The valet parking attendant is as sweet as pie. I was so happy to not have to find parking myself. The host was great at accomodating my request for a table outside. Also when we ran into 2 friends during our meal, they happily arranged tables so they can sit with us! The waitresses seemed to be young teenage girls. Probably working for the summer. They were great also. No complaints. Now onto the drinks.....The mojito was more club soda than anything else. I then ordered a rum punch, OMG! I love the mason jars that the punch is served in. We also ordered the sangria whisch was awesome! You can actually taste the red wine!!! Kudos!! Now the crab appetizer was smaller than expected but it was great. That remolaude serve with it is EPIC! We both ordered the shrimp boat, with a side of the remolaude sauce! Lol I enjoyed every bite! The shrimp were big and not overfried. My wouth salivates thinking avout it. I am an avid french fry eater & I felt that the serving of fries were a little skimpy. Thats okk, next time I will tell them to load up! The KEY LIME PIE is a gift! It topped off the meal. I cannot describe in words how good it was (Here goes he salivation!). Oh! The view is amazing!! The resturaunt is right off of the water! It has its own dock to sit by and gaze! Ive heard the boat takes you to another bar across the water, but I didnt ask. I'll take the ride next time if it does! I cannot wait to eat here again. OMG This is my new favorite place! Treat yourself and stop in, you wont regret it!!! read more

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Rumba is absolutely fantastic! It's a shame the prices keep it on the "once in a while" rotation for us, but it's worth the splurge! Everything from the drinks to dessert are great. The rum punch packs quite a kick and isn't too sweet. If you want sweet, try the key lime pie martini! It's a slice in a glass! We've had the duck empanadas, dominican short ribs, and seared tuna as appetizers in the past. All were fantastic! The ribs are so tender, my husband has eaten the bone by mistake in the past! My favorite entree is the jerk chicken over coconut risotto. The chicken has a good amount of spice, and the risotto provides the perfect counterpoint of sweetness, as does a mango salsa. The tuna burger is also fantastic. We rarely have room for dessert, but when we have had something to share, it's been a great ending! Take the trip out to Rumba! You won't be sorry! read more

We stopped by here on the way back home. The restaurant was packed, not sure if they weren't use to the crowd or if they were short-staffed. From the moment we tried to park the car to the end of the meal, it seemed like the staff was overwhelmed but they were trying their best to keep up with the demand. We ordered the Ribs, duck empanadas, fish taco, and pulled pork taco amongst many other things. I highly recommend the ribs, they fell off the bone and were seasoned to perfection. The fish taco was amazing as well, I loved the mayo based sauce that came with it. Personally, I didn't think the duck empanadas was memorable. There wasn't enough of a duck taste, it was more of a cheesy taste. The reason I didn't give it the fifth star was due to the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the restaurant. Decor wasn't maintained as well as it should be, the skylights were covered in filth. I immediately noticed it and could not not-notice them for the rest of the meal. read more

Nice place in Hampton Bays. The tacos were solid. The jerk chicken was a bit small for what you get, but the spice was good and the coconut risotto was delicious. We were waiting around for a table for a little bit, but the service was overall good. The highlight might've actually been the boat ride to the other restaurant (we just rode it back and forth). Pleasant ride on a nice night. read more

We loved everything we ate! Lots of appetizers, the drinks were great and a fun atmosphere!

A new favorite. From the view to the drinks to the food, this place is SPOT on. My wife and I sat at the bar style table overlooking the bay, which actually are the best seats in the house. (I look at my wife all the time, why not watch a sunset during dinner) My mojito and her sangriatini were delicious starts to the evening. The "big @ss shrimp", the tacos, the coconut risotto were all very good. We finished with the tres leches cake, which we found a bit wet and the key lime pie, which was excellent. But the star of the meal were the Dominican Ribs. So tender and so well glazed that they might be some of my favorite ribs North of the Mason Dixon. My only regret is that my wife ordered them and I didn't, so I had to get by on a few samples. I will correct this error the next time we go. The deck area is not huge, so if you wish to sit outside (which I recommend) pick your time wisely or be patient. There is seating down by the dock which make the wait more pleasant. All in all Rumba is probably the best dinner spot in Hampton Bays right now. A beautiful combination of service, ambiance and food. read more

Rumba rumba rumba how I thought you were the best thing to happen to hampton bays but now I'm truly disappointed! About 3 years ago, my boyfriend and I stumbled into rumba unexpectedly and to our surprise it was absolutely amazing. My boyfriend even said "if I had a restaurant, it would be exactly like this." I used to love their steak tacos topped with mango salsa and guacamole! The steak was perfectly marinated with a nice sweetness from the mango and creaminess of the avocado but what happened?? Why change something that was pure perfection. Now they have an avocado sauce on it and the steak seems dry and tough. The first time this happened, I thought maybe it was because they were busy and simply forgot but nope, I went 1,2,3,4,5 times and it was a disappointment. Maybe one day ill come back and to my surprise things will be like it was a couple years ago and rumba will be my to go restaurant but for now ill keep on browsing through yelp and take an excursion to different places! read more

Love the food and vibe of this restaurant. we couldn't explore the outdoors seating area as we arrived later in the day. would love to come back again for the food and to enjoy their beachy atmosphere if we ever are in the town again. read more

ah RUMBA! What an amazing place. It is casual with an outside seating available. They also have seating by the dock where you can wait for a table while sipping on some amazing rum drinks served in jars! I love it. The food is always delicious....you must try their ribs.....fall off the bone amazing! I've been here many times and every time I am happy. As I mentioned in my other review for CowFish....you need to find out what a RUMboat is! read more

we got to sit in the RUMBUS... school bus just behind the restaurant facing the water... it was awesome!!! A bit stuffy/hot but we did have 9 people EATING in a small bus! LOL! group of 9 girls for a bachlorette party. Everything we got was yummy...esp the ribs...meat fell off the bone and so juicy...and the crab cake!! so fresh! Our waitress was AMAZING too... so nice, helpful, patient, etc. Can't say enough great things about this restaurant. If you've got a loud group of 8-10 people... definitely ask to be seated in the "rumBUS"!!! read more

Being older, I'm not the type of person this restaurant seems to attract. The ribs are good, but the apps look nice but are so, so. I ordered a drink straight up. The barkeep removed the ice that had been sitting in it for a while. I let it go. Then, I saw what looked like tiny citrus segments - not one, but a lot. I sent it back and it came back 2/3 the volume I'd originally received after the rocks were removed. Not good. read more

My favorite restaurant of all time. Everything is delicious and unique. I love the tacos, the ribs, the empanadas, the COCONUT RISOTTO and did I mention they have some of the best key lime pie in the world? And as a regular keys resident, I know my pie. Staff is great, atmosphere is wonderful, they even have a boat to take you to the cowfish location! I can't say enough about how much I love this place! read more