Sushi Samba Rio
- Neighborhood: River North
- 504 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60654
- 312-595-2300
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Like its siblings in New York, Miami, Las Vegas and Tel Aviv, this spacious and splashy River North spot offers a chic scene complete with a year-round rooftop deck with skyline views and DJs spinning in the dining room Wednesday-Saturday. East meets west on the varied menu, providing dinner options such as miso-marinated Chilean sea bass and Brazilian churrasco combos such as hanger steak, pork tenderloin and linguica (pork sausage). There's also a raw bar and a sushi bar. Sushi Samba hosts frequent themed events, including a Sunday Fun Day brunch and celebrations during Carnival and Mardi Gras.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Illinois and Wells Streets
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet. Valet fee: $12.
- Public Transportation:
- Brown\Purple Line "L" stop: Chicago; CTA bus: Lincoln-Sedgwick-11
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 11:30 a.m.-midnight Tuesday-Wednesday; 11:30-1 a.m. Thursday-Friday; 11:30-2 a.m. Saturday
- Cuisine:
- International Fusion, Japanese, American Nuevo Latino, and South American
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Sunday Brunch. Brunch served until 3:30 Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Separate carryout menu.
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Latin-Asian fusion.
- Features:
- Catering and Late Night
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Downstairs area can hold up to 600 standing for private and corporate events.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Cash, and Debit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 26.
- Delivery:
- Yes. Delivery area: Randolph Street to Chicago Avenue; Halsted Street to Michigan Avenue.
- Seating :
- For 220 in main dining room. For 88 in the lounge.
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"Arrogant and rude???"
By Learn_How_to_Dine from Old Town, July 30, 2009
I've eaten at Sushi Samba a number of times, and the last reviewer is an idiot...The food here is great. The service is almost always good. The ent...
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"RioSambaRipoff"
By Babalushka from suburbs, April 15, 2009
Went their for "Sunday Brunch" which consisted of 1 entree and 3 watered down drinks. Food was OK but not good enough to return. Very poor value,...
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"Arrogant and rude"
By mxa0180 from Lincoln Park, January 18, 2009
This was my first time eating at Sushi Samba and will definitely be my last. I was excited to take my mom and friends out for a fun dinner, but the...
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Calendar of Events
Sushi Samba Rio
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10-Year Anniversary Omakase
11/25/2009 - 5:00 PM -
Thanksgiving at Sushi Samba Rio
11/26/2009 - 1:30 PM
