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Sushi Samba Rio


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3.5 of 5 stars 184 ratings
184 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
34
4.0 of 5 stars
67
3.0 of 5 stars
62
2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#184 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Brazilian, Japanese, Latin, South American
  • Price range*: $40-$60
  • Neighborhood: The Loop

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3 of 5 stars
mck9982   138 contributions
Chicago, IL
Oct 27, 2009

My wife and I finally made it to SushiSamba Rio after a year of wanting to go there. Was it worth the wait? Well kind of. . . I know not a direct answer but we liked some aspects of it and didn't love other aspects. The host was very nice when we walked in, we loved the build out... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 13, 2009

More for ambiance. Sushi is good but not the best. more

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5 of 5 stars
akm107   29 contributions
Chicago, Illinois
Oct 12, 2009

we went here on a friday night and they were kind enough to bump up our reservation for us when we called to change it. when we arrived, the Host was very welcoming and really gave a good vibe for us. The decor inside is very chic and modern, very trendy! I loved it. The place has great ambiance. The... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Oct 3, 2009

Have had some really fun nights here. more

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4 of 5 stars
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Aug 12, 2009

Maybe not quite as good as the location in Vegas, but still has some of the most unique sushi I've had. Great ceviche, and loved the Maya, Samba Rio and Bobo Brazil rolls. Outside seating is a little rickety, choose a stable table. more

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4 of 5 stars
KarenBentley   2 contributions
Chicago
Jun 19, 2009

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. The food is pretty good, not great, but the atmosphere is second to none. Lively interior with bright colors and upbeat music. A wee bit trendy but not over doing it. On certain nights they offer live music and I've seen dancers from time to time. Japonese Brazilian fusion at its... more

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3 of 5 stars
FunkyMan3333   58 contributions
Jun 6, 2009

I'm not a total traditionalist when it comes to sushi, but the mix of Brazilian spices and beef with sushi just doesn't usually work. Some of the sushi was an interesting fusion, but most didn't even resemble sushi. This might be an acquired taste... more

AMAZING!
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5 of 5 stars
SeattleSerena   1 contribution
Seattle, WA
May 13, 2009

My fiance and I accidentally selected this restaurant because we were staying at a local hotel for his birthday and he wanted sushi for dinner.. From the MOMENT we walked in to the moment we walked out this place was SUPERB! Our waitress Jodi was supreme, our drinks were PERFECT, service was one step ahead at every moment (even the... more

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2 of 5 stars
sblaser29   1 contribution
Chicago, Illinois
Apr 18, 2009

I should have walked out when I saw the chair I was supposed to sit in - worn and covered in stains from years of spilled food, or perhaps something worse. But I was dazzled by the atmosphere and the good reviews (you can't always trust reviews). Unfortunately, part of the once-funky effect is unisex and open-to-the-world bathrooms, where the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Grognads   10 contributions
Dublin, Ireland
Apr 17, 2009

I booked a table here for my wife's birthday while in town. When we arrived, the place looked kind of empty, which was initially worrying. We got over that. The manager greeted us by name, wished my wife a happy birthday and we were shown to our table, which was in a great spot. I'd describe the atmosphere as funky.... more

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Sushi Samba Rio Address

504 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Tel: (312) 595-2300
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.