Even More Hamptons Waterfront Dining: Rumba, Hampton Bays, NY

One of my favorites for waterfront dining is Rumba in Hamptons Bays.  Located on Shinnecock Bay just before the Canal, Rumba is a place we've consistently visited for dinner, lunch or drinks since it opened in 2010.  It never disappoints.

The vibe is laid back.  Acoustic music, think Jimmy Buffet, plays on the sound system.  Umbrellas and picnic tables line the deck which overlooks a small beach, dock and the open bay.  Have a boat? You can dock it here during lunch or diner.

Our most recent visit involved a party of 10 and they took us in stride, even seating us before the 12:00 lunch open time.  The lunch and dinner menus are the same.  For lunch, I usually lean towards the Ahi Tuna Salad which also comes with mango and avocado and the self-described "Yummy Yummy" sauce.  Yummy Yummy indeed.  The Barbados Jerk Chicken Salad is another good choice which is tossed in a flavorful creamy garlic dressing with housemade croutons as big as your head.  As is the Sunset Crab Cake Salad whose Crab Cake is mostly crab and little breading, with avocado and mango again, but also corn and papaya.

For dinner, I prefer to go the sharing route.  Dominican Ribs have a sweet chili ginger soy glaze which requires a double order.  Add a few tacos like a jerk chicken, fish and calypso steak.  And finish up with a Cheeseburger in Paradise.  Because why not.  This is a vacation - even if just for an hour or so.

Kids are well treated via the "Lil Islanders" menu.  My boys, obviously, always go for the burger, but they also offer fried shrimp, steak, fish, chicken fingers and grilled cheese.  Plus, a drink and ice cream.  Little D can't have the ice cream because of his egg allergy, so he gets a generous helping of berries on the house. Speaking of allergies, they also have a great options for gluten free diners.

Drinks are worth the trip alone.  I like the Sangria and the Rum punch, which by the way, are half price between 3pm and 5pm Monday - Friday.

If you are looking for an escape or just a great time on the water, this is the place.

Until our next Burger,
KLB

Rumba
43 Canoe Place Road
Hampton Bay, NY
631.594.3544
http://rumbarumbar.com/

PS - Looking for an adventure beyond just eating?  How about some paddleboarding or paddle board yoga.  Classes are offered from Rumba's beach.  It's an amazing way to spend a morning and they supply the SUPs. No promises that you won't fall in - I did! http://www.aerialfitnesshotyoga.com/class-paddleboard-fitness-yoga