SushiSamba Rio
- Neighborhood: River North
- 504 N. Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-595-2300
The much-anticipated fourth location of SushiSamba offers the same chic scene and menu of Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian fare as its siblings in Miami and New York. Various dining options include a sushi bar, lounge or dining room, which features Chicago's only caipirinha bar.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Illinois and Wells Streets.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 156 LaSalle. Brown Line Train: Chicago Stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday; noon-midnight Wednesday; 11:30-1 a.m. Thursday and Friday; 11:30-2 a.m. Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- International Fusion, Japanese, American Nuevo Latino, and South American
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Required, except for sushi bar or lounge.
- Dress Code:
- Dressy casual.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Audience:
- Adults / 18+
Features
- Carryout:
- No
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Latin-Asian fusion.
- ATM:
- North Community Bank on Illinois and Wells Streets.
- Live Music:
- Yes. Latin DJ spins after 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; dancers and live music on Wednesday.
- Features:
- Catering, Free Admission, and Late Night. On and off-premises. No dancing. No buffet.
- Facilities:
-
Private Party and Banquet Facilities.
No on-site store. For up to 100
Rooftop can also be rented for private parties.
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended
- Specialties:
- Sushi
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Sidewalk cafe seats 40
- Seating :
- For 180
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"Overpriced, and the food is average"
photorebel from Wicker Park - July 19, 2008
Sushi Samba Rio was high on my list of places to try because a) I love sushi; b) it's probably the best-known sushi place in Chicago, and c) a frie...
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"Another Place to Blow Your Paycheck"
Young OD from Ukrainian Village - July 2, 2008
Had dinner on the top floor. All around, the staff was pretty unhelpful and disinterested. I guess since gratuity was included in the bill (8 peopl...
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"Poor Customer Service"
Anonymous from OC - June 18, 2008
I used to LOVE Sushi Samba, I have been their loyal customers, primarily visiting their NY locations. Now I will advise everyone I know not to go ...
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Calendar of Events
SushiSamba Rio
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Ginza Tropicalia. DJ Ed M spins
7/30/2008 - 9:00 PM -
Passport Thursdays
7/31/2008 - 8:00 PM -
Ginza Tropicalia. DJ Ed M spins
8/06/2008 - 9:00 PM
