POOR SERVICE! The waitress served both bar and restaurant. We also noticed that more people were at the bar. According to a small flyer on our table, just about everything we ordered was half price, a happy hour promotion. The waitress decided to tell us after giving us a full priced bill that we were not given a discount because we didn't sit at the bar. She only said this -with a smile -when i asked why we weren't discounted. Evidently, I WAS SUPPOSED TO KNOW..... Not only lazy service, also insulting. Smiling while she admits poor service on her end. First and LAST time. Not worth it, at all. read more

We love RUMBA! The coconut mojito is delish, the atmosphere is uber cool. You really feel like you're away on vacay. Staff is always very friendly, kid friendly as well!! read more

Generally always tasty. Very cool little place with great views. Definitely a little tight when crowded. Tacos are a hit along with the ribs, and the drinks are tasty. read more

Pulled pork tacos are fantastic. Steak tacos taste good but too chewy. Meat probably wasn't cut the right way (against the grain). Garlic salad was good, as was rum punch. Kids meals are very reasonable at $7 including ice cream. read more

Rumba - Pulled pork taco and jerk chicken taco served on gluten-free corn tortillas. - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

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One of my favorite casual laid back places to grab a bite and just chill ... excellent food, great cocktails served in a mason jar, with water views of the bay. My favorite dishes are the Domincan Ribs, Plantains and Tacos!!! Only draw back about this place is the parking situation, so I try to go on less busy days. read more

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Food is amazing!!! Service is outstanding!!! View is sensational!!! So glad we stopped by for lunch! We shared the duck empanadas, awesome... And I had a jerk chicken taco and a fish taco... So good!! And a damn good margarita too! read more

Rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Artichoke was perfect, the rum punch was smooth with a nice buzz good thing my wife had the other half. Diver scallops with coconut risotto, mango and papaya were good when we added lemon, out of the park. I see why they give this restaurant 4.5 stars. Servers were on point. They have to watch the mixed greens as a few had black ends. Bus boys should lighten up on taking your plates while still eating. Loved it over all. read more

Great summer location. Loved the taco menu. Several varieties $5 each. Loved the fish taco and the avecado taco. Tables right on the water. Clean read more

Went to dinner here tonight and had a lovely experience from start to finish ! The hostess was very kind and she was very sweet , my waitress was also very nice. I had the salmon which was delicious . Love the staff, I would recommend this place to everyone ! read more

Love this place :) drinks aren't strong at all unfortunately, but the staff is nice and atmosphere is fun! Fish Tacos are amazingly flavorful! Definitely a must have. read more

Visited on the last day of restaurant week for long Island. Atmosphere is so cozy and welcoming. Waitress was timely and courteous. But most importantly the food was banging! Duck empanadas and Dominican ribs were worth the drive. My rib eye steak was perfectly made medium deff a spot on my favs list now. I was told during the summer this place gets super packed so try it in the off season. read more

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If you are ever in the Hampton area, you must try RUMBA. The food, drinks, and service are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! You have to try the Calypso Tacos and the Jerk Chicken Tacos ! read more

I returned to Rumba with a party of 10 for a weekday reservation at 5 pm on a perfect day. It was much improved from last year as we were able to sit immediately outside and had a great dinner. Appetizers of wings and dip were better than average and the tacos were still very good with a lot of variety. Everyone was happy with their meal and the server was very pleasant. Great improvement! read more

Rumba is a wonderful place to come to no matter what time of the day/year! Food and drinks are always delicious and consistent. Kelly and Nikki are great bartenders and very friendly always. Never a complaint when I come here. Thank you Rumba staff for always wonderful service :) read more

So much fun! as a party of 12, we ate in the Rumba Bus and had it all to ourselves. Everything's was delicious and the drinks were great! read more

Love this place. Great tacos and drinks--we also got the scallops which were heavenly. Overall just a wonderful establishment. 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

This place was horrific. They're the worst in the world. You think they would be nice but no. The manager himself couldn't explain the actions of his own restaurant after we were denied service. Ridiculous. read more

Drinks were great but the tacos were a bit underwhelming, the ribs and duck empanadas are a must!

Great experience on Monday night, food was excellent and service was super! Wings were delicious and the lime pie was the the best thing to finish up our dinner with! Great job! read more

Food and drinks were great, compliments to the chef and bartender. Service was on point and staff was really friendly. We'll definitely be back. read more

So, just went with the family to eat dinner. Monday night 6:30pm, thought we could get seated with a minimal wait. ~1 hour turned into over 90 minutes. Lesson learned don't come here without a reservation if it is after 5pm. The time went a little quicker with the help of the view of the bay and a couple of cold drinks; when we finally headed back inside I realized that we could have potentially ordered some food to eat dock side (saw a "take out" container in the dish bussing bin out there) which would have been a smart move considering how long a wait things turned out to be. Once seated our server Alexis A. was great!; she expedited our kids (5 and 8) order (child's menu steaks) and our dishes (Salmon, a couple of tacos (fish and pork) and Dominican Ribs) came out quickly as well. Kids really liked the steak and fries; my wife enjoyed the Salmon, which came with risotto and corn on the cob. She also really liked the fish taco but found the pork to be dry. My Dominican ribs with sweet potatoes was delicious; the meat was falling off the bones and my eight year old daughter said the sweet potatoes tasted like candy (in a good way) they were so yummy. Thank goodness for the overflow parking lot and the convenient Rumbus to get us back to our car in 2 minutes. Would come again in a heartbeat but not without a reservation. read more

Rumba - The view from the dock aka waiting area - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Amazing little gem! Amazing rum punch! Amazing polite staff Amazing food Amazing COMPANY read more

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We came for lunch on Sunday and were lucky enough to not have to wait for a table. The blond hostess not very friendly, didn't even say hello she just asked how many and directed us to the table. Even though the wait staff was very busy, our waitress came right away with a huge smile and took our drink orders immediately. The crew made sure our table remain clean and clear for our next course. We were a party of 6 and none of us had a single complaint about food, drinks or service. The valets were friendly and fast. The place is very nicely decorated right on the water, you can even enjoy a complimentary boat ride from Rumba to their sister restaurant. Highly recommend. We will definitely come back. David, we had the tuna, crab cake and Dominicans ribs from the appetizer menu as entrees since we notice the generous portions of the entrees. We also had the guacamole with the delicious cheese and peppers . shrimp burger, chicken, steak and pork tacos, fish and chips from the kids menu and also cheese burger . Everyone was very happy. read more

THE BEST ISLAND CUISINE right in your own neighborhood. Rumba is the best hot spot with immeasurable food quality and quantity. We were away for a mini vacation and visited Rumba several times. Craig, the manager, is amazing. He's hands on all day and I've never seen him take a break. I love to see management chip in and that's exactly what he did. He's great with his staff and especially his patrons. We could not be more PLEASED! Please eat, visit, take in the wonderful water view. You'll be happy you went! read more

Good food. Nice ambiance. Weak mixed drinks. I'd go again but stick to beer. Very crowded as it is very popular. Prepare to wait. Lunchtime may be a better option. read more

Jamaican jerk chicken was amazing! Their guacamole dip appetizer was mouth watering and we couldn't get enough. The drinks are even better and the atmosphere is beautiful. read more

Great place to eat. Water views, great food. Had the scallops, which were cooked perfectly and had great flavor.

This place is great. They take amazing precautions and protocols for Covid. We ordered takeout and the meal was absolutely amazing must try the ribs and coconut rice. The staff was absolutely wonderful this is our new favorite takeout spot! read more

Rumba dining and takeout are always spectacular. Flavorful food, great ambiance, incredibly friendly staff. Margs are the best part! I recommend the chicken tacos, coconut risotto and the wings ! read more

My family and I love eating here on occasion. We would go more, if time allowed for us to do so. The kids enjoy the waterfront and the boat ride to cow fish, when it's operating. The drinks are yummy and the food is unique. Fish tacos are my favorite here. Not a ton of options for kids on the menu but we make do with all the other delicious options. The valet parking is helpful too! Atmosphere very nice. read more

This is one of my favorite local restaurants. It has a nice vibe and the food and service are consistently good. Love their fish tacos. Try their Rum Punch and Key lime martini. Yum! read more

Awesome food and vibes! Order the chicken wings to start. Great sauce, just wish there were more wings! Everything is great here, you will not be disappointed. Worth the wait if crowded! read more

I recently went here for a birthday dinner and I left very displeased. I waited extraordinarily long for my food, and when it came out it was less than pleasant. The wait staff seemed very respectful which is a plus, however I can't shake this nagging suspicion that they are treated poorly. The manager on duty was a tall man who seemed condescending towards his employees. This place seems like a wonderful eatery to work at however after watching his interactions with the waiters I feel bad for the waiters/waitresses. As a former waiter myself, I could NOT let this slide. Would I recommend this place? Nah. Not to my worst enemy. In fact, I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy's worst enemy. read more

Always a fun place and great Rum Punch's Parking is a problem

I can't believe how wonderful the food was! The waitstaff were so friendly and fun. Trust me, save room for dessert! Fantastic. read more

Stopped by here on the way to Montauk... great location and ambience. Drink and food match the view. Highly recommended if you are in the area !! read more

Ate at the bar and enjoyed some Great tacos! Staff was great and transportation was provided due to limited parking at the restaurant!

Have to say, I'm delighted the manager responded to my review. Usually they only take time to argue the bad ones so I'm glad someone took notice of a good one. Returned to rumba/cowfish on June 25th for my birthday. Took the day off work and that's where I wanted to go. I ate at cowfish, food was excellent, and then took the shuttle over to rumba for drinks. It was a beautiful day, a great experience, and I am looking forward to heading back there with friends and family as soon as possible. Absolutely no complaints, which is probably a first for me ;) I almost don't want to tell people about this place, but I can't keep it a secret. read more

Rumba - Waiting for the little shuttle from cowfish to rumba - Caribbean Near Me - Hampton Bays, New York

Love it ! Food,Drink ! Everything! Shrimp tacos the best totally recommend this place

Rumba is consistently fantastic. The food is very good. The Dominican ribs are amazing. The artichokes are delicious. The tacos are the best! The long waits are so worth it!! read more