Sushi Samba Rio

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504 N Wells St (at Illinois Street)
Chicago, IL 60610

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(312) 595-2300
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Sushi Samba Rio - Chicago, IL
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Sushi Samba Rio - Chicago, IL
Sushi Samba Rio - Chicago, IL
Sushi Samba Rio - Chicago, IL
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Best

The food here is awesome! I had spicy tuna rolls, and they were the best I've ever had. My sister had california rolls, and those were good too. My brother had cooked crab rolls, ...

Worst

Sitting at the sushi bar is the better choice. Tables for two are set up in tight rows which sits you right next to other diners. While you struggle to hear your date, you can h...

Good Experience 8/20/2003

I did not know what to expect when we arrived. I was afraid that the ultra decor would be the best thing about the place but it was not. I had a very nice server, who was very attentive...I did not have to ask for anything twice. We were happy with everything that we ate. The drinks were good..and strong!! Overall it was a good experience! more
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Subpar sushi 8/18/2003

I can't believe this place can actually ask people to pay the ridiculous prices for sushi! Hello?? We're not in New York- this is Chicago where food is reasonably priced. Our service was decent- but the way they pushed eating every course just so you can rack up a $200 tab....NOT. I am very disappointed in this long awaited opening. I vote for Starfish, Sushi Wabi or Mirai....they are much better than this place. more
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Subpar sushi 8/18/2003

I can't believe this place can actually ask people to pay the ridiculous prices for sushi! Hello?? We're not in New York- this is Chicago where food is reasonably priced. Our service was decent- but the way they pushed eating every course just so you can rack up a $200 tab....NOT. I am very disappointed in this long awaited opening. I vote for Starfish, Sushi Wabi or Mirai....they are much better than this place. more
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McSushi, anyone? 8/13/2003

Like 90 percent of the countless new sushi spots in the Windy, Sushi Samba offers less-than-fresh fish and terrible, loud music. Apparently, this formula works in New York which is where the CHAIN is headquatered and, with similar, yet superior, restaurants of the same bent (Sushi Wabi, Blue Fin to name two) all over, this place is not the needle, but a blade of hay in the stack. Also, the desserts are tiny and overpriced. You want good sushi and none of the faux style, try Sushi Kooshi in Lake Forest. You like the so-called ambience, check out Sushi Wabi. Pros: none Cons: overpriced, poor fish, trendy chain more
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McSushi, anyone? 8/13/2003

Like 90 percent of the countless new sushi spots in the Windy, Sushi Samba offers less-than-fresh fish and terrible, loud music. Apparently, this formula works in New York which is where the CHAIN is headquatered and, with similar, yet superior, restaurants of the same bent (Sushi Wabi, Blue Fin to name two) all over, this place is not the needle, but a blade of hay in the stack. Also, the desserts are tiny and overpriced. You want good sushi and none of the faux style, try Sushi Kooshi in Lake Forest. You like the so-called ambience, check out Sushi Wabi. Cons: overpriced, poor fish, trendy chain more
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People are so easily swayed!! 8/7/2003

My new mission in life is to get a PR person to hype me up. Just say someplace is the ""new hot spot"" or especially tell Chicagoans that it is trendy in NY and they will go for it. What is good about this place? The decor, that is it. Food horrible. Service horrible. Wait....horrible.. Oh, but it is the place to be!! So sure you should go! Spend $20 for a sushi roll and $30 for a steak! Because the media has told us you need to go there if you are a fashionista!! The NY location was featured on Sex in the City 3 years ago, of course Chicagoans will go!!! Also much negative comments elsewhere about the former Executive Chef; his dissatisfaction with the staff and his now departure. Do you blame him? I would jump ship too. This place will either be redone, or shut down. more
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People are so easily swayed!! 8/7/2003

My new mission in life is to get a PR person to hype me up. Just say someplace is the "new hot spot" or especially tell Chicagoans that it is trendy in NY and they will go for it. What is good about this place? The decor, that is it. Food horrible. Service horrible. Wait....horrible.. Oh, but it is the place to be!! So sure you should go! Spend $20 for a sushi roll and $30 for a steak! Because the media has told us you need to go there if you are a fashionista!! The NY location was featured on Sex in the City 3 years ago, of course Chicagoans will go!!! Also much negative comments elsewhere about the former Executive Chef; his dissatisfaction with the staff and his now departure. Do you blame him? I would jump ship too. This place will either be redone, or shut down. more
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sushi samba 8/5/2003

the place itself is rather cute, nothing too exciting and nothing different than the ones in NYC. the crowd was ok, had its hits and misses, but again, the average turned out to be acceptable. one big issue is the service. it was absolutely impossible to get a waitress' attention in the lounge area, wrong order was brought after 40 minutes of waiting (on top of the ordering itself taking 30 minutes); but the climax of the experience came when our group got charged for 4 other tabs. so, go have fun, while this place is still happening (we give it about a month or so), try to catch a waitress and watch out when you settle YOUR bill. more
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sushi samba 8/5/2003

the place itself is rather cute, nothing too exciting and nothing different than the ones in NYC. the crowd was ok, had its hits and misses, but again, the average turned out to be acceptable. one big issue is the service. it was absolutely impossible to get a waitress' attention in the lounge area, wrong order was brought after 40 minutes of waiting (on top of the ordering itself taking 30 minutes); but the climax of the experience came when our group got charged for 4 other tabs. so, go have fun, while this place is still happening (we give it about a month or so), try to catch a waitress and watch out when you settle YOUR bill. more
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  • The Scene
    Chic young Chicagoans flock to this energetic, clubby restaurant, whose blend of pulsing salsa rhythms and Asian influence is already a hit in New York and Miami. The cavernous...

  • 7/20/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Tue 11:30am-11pm Wed-Fri 11:30am-1am Sat 11:30am-2am Sun 12pm-11pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
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