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Rumba

1800 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL
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Ranked #15 of 397 restaurants in Clearwater
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
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Oakfield, New York
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45 reviews 45 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

This was our first visit after arriving in Clearwater. We just happened to be driving by and pulled in for lunch. We were promptly greeted and seated on the deck. Our lunches were delicious and very well priced. This is a location we will visit again when we are in the area.

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Tampa, FL
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19 reviews 19 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Enjoyed the Tiki bar at night - great bartender named Holly - very funny! The food was very good - some things seem overpriced considering the part of town we were in - but overall nice place. Try the Grouper cakes.

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Sierra Madre, California
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95 reviews 95 reviews
40 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

They have a great early bird special if you like to eat early. Nice drink prices. Fun outside seating.

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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Really good food. Really good service with friendly and helpful suggestions. Inside kind of boring but was raining outside so we stayed in

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Rochester, New Hampshire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I went to Clearwater to stay from Feb.18 to April 23 ! We went to 35 diff. restaurants and rated them from best to worse ! This was #5 ! We went there on March 6 ( it was a Wed. around 3pm - so there was no waiting to be seated ! My girlfriend got the Filet Mignon w/chimichurri... More

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Albany, NY
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33 reviews 33 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I can't see what all the hype is. This was probably the worst restaurant I have eaten at in a very long time. Initial perception as we pulled in was that the parking lot was ridiculously too small so we had to valet. Ok, we did but valet just annoys me. It's not like this restaurant is on the beach... More

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Palm Harbor, Florida
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111 reviews 111 reviews
92 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

We went on Mothers day for a 45 minute wait, as expected, but well worth it. Valet parking, two for one drinks, excellent Bloody Marys and Margaritas, Coconut prawns were very good, Grouper Cakes were excellent. Drunken Shrimp were a treat. Fun singer strolled about serenading the Moms. A real fun special place, inside and out!!! Happy hour meals are... More

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Seattle
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15 reviews 15 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We have dined at Rumba a number of times over the last 2 years even though it is a 30 minute drive for us. We keep coming back because of the casual and friendly vibe and the tasty Caribbean food. It is always a been a very good time for us. They have an outdoor patio now and you will... More

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Palm Harbor, Florida
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36 reviews 36 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is one of our "meet up with friends" spots. Good place for some snacks, light dinner and a few drinks. The happy hour is great with 241s and stiff cocktails. The fish is always fresh and they try new things with it. My wife did not like the crab cakes but was a fan of the mac and cheese.... More

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Seminole, Florida
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Friends have been telling me for years to try this place. My loss for waiting so long to visit. What a great menu - the sides are unique and fabulous and the prices are more than fair. I like many of the entrees so it's hard to pick a favorite but the salmon croquette Oscar is out of this world.... More

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