Rumba
2.9
- Neighborhood: River North
- 351 W. Hubbard St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-222-1228
Rumba's Latin-fusion menu shows influences from Puerto Rico, Cuba and South America. Expect choices like crispy empanadas, a ceviche trio, ginger-crusted swordfish and Caribbean-style beef tenderloin. The international wine list features several wines by the glass, or opt for a tropical cocktail like a mojito or caipirinha. The space features flashy custom-made banquettes and a bar featuring discreet plasma screen televisions. There’s also a stage area, featuring live Latin music Tuesday through Saturday nights. DJs spin late night on the weekends.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Ohio and Orleans.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, Valet, and Metered. Valet Parking: $9
- Public Transportation:
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CTA Bus: 65 Grand, Clark.
Brown Line Train: Merchandise Mart.
Taxi Cab Plentiful:Yes Cab stand just west in front of East Bank Club.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes. Enter through the building entrance at 414 N. Orleans.
The Basics
- Hours:
-
5 p.m.-midnight, Tuesday through Thursday; 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Friday; 5 p.m.-3 a.m., Saturday
Closed Sunday and Monday.
- Cuisine:
- Latin fusion
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$$ ($26-$30)
- Reservations:
-
Accepted.
Reservations encouraged.
Reservations required for chef's table.
Credit card required to secure reservations for parties of eight or more on weekends.
Credit card required for any size party making a same day reservation on Saturday.
- Dress Code:
-
Dress to impress
No hats, no gym shoes or gym clothing.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Admission Price:
- Friday and Saturday $10 cover after 9 p.m. (no cover for patrons who dine prior)
- Bar Style:
- Lounge
- Music Style:
- Dance, Latin, Jazz, and Salsa. Mambo
- Dance Style:
- Latin. Salsa Lessons: 8:30 p.m. Thursday; 9:30 p.m. Friday; 10 p.m. Saturday
- Audience:
- 21+
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu.
- ATM:
- No
- Live Music:
- Yes. Live Latin Jazz, Salsa and Mambo bands 7:30 p.m. nightly (no cover)
- Food:
- Latin Fusion.
- Features:
- Catering, Late Night, and On-site Merchandise. Kitchen open until midnight Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On-premises only. No buffet. Gift cards available.
- Facilities:
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Private Party and Banquet Facilities.
Chef's Table Capacity: 6
Banquet Capacity: 50-250
- Specialties:
- Latin fusion fare; Latin-influenced cocktails.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Seating :
- For 270
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"A great night out."
nan01 from Hickory Hills - July 20, 2008
Great experience at Rumba! We ate good food, took dancing lessons and danced to good music. Drinks are a little pricey. Our waiter Alfredo was att...
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"A+ Dining Experience"
jacobholder from chicago - January 28, 2008
Great music, a bit loud, but as the night goes on and people make their way to the dance floor it all makes sense. The food was incredible, very t...
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"this place sucks "
neal01 from loop - January 21, 2008
I have never been to such a horrible restaurant the wait staff was unattentavie the place was over crowded the host was rude and unprofessional. a...
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