
Rumba is the Northwest’s premiere rum bar. We make delicious rum-forward craft drinks with our freshly squeezed juices, balanced house syrups, and sourced best-quality ingredients. Our drinks are flavorful, focused and never too sweet. Not in the mood for a cocktail? Get to know the Caribbean islands through their vast array of rum! Let us help you pick out a rum or a flight from our collection of 700+ sugar cane spirits to suit your particular tastes. Our food menu is designed to showcase pan-Caribbean island flavors. Come try some Jamaican Jerk-Spiced wings, Rice & Peas, or freshly baked empanadas! We serve beachy drinks & dishes that practically drip Vitamin D. Come take a tropical vacation without leaving the city!
Caribbean dining with 200+ rums & a sophisticated, ’50s island vibe with a bar & Hemingway books.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1112 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 583-7177
Website: http://www.rumbaonpike.com/
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Reviews
Along with the drinks, we tried the beef sliders, jerk chicken wings, and Jamaican beef empanada
Starting with the sliders, these were pretty great. Each was pretty small circumference-wise, but had a pretty high thickness to it. What made them especially good
was how much depth the beef patty took up – this was a very thick patty, compared to the bun. Being this thick also meant the juiciness was on point – you could feel a rich, beefy
flavor from each bite and feel very satisfied.
The toppings on these were exceptional as well. The caramelized pineapple mixed into the patty gave it a slightly sweet flavor, which really enhanced the overall tropical vibe the place
was aiming for with its theming. Other flavors were added from the cheese, pickle, onion, and jam – and while these were small, they were just incredibly good.
What I was more mixed on was the jerk chicken. This was solidly spiced with the classic curry flavor associated with the style, but the crispiness and meatiness was missing for me.
Each piece was pretty small, and there wasn’t enough meat outside the bones to really dig in. The lack of crunchiness really stood out.
The rice and vegetables that came with this had a weird, bitter taste that I did not enjoy at all.
Maybe my favorite part of this was the empanada. We got one to share – and this was really big, so large we had to just get it as leftovers mostly. But the part we tried was unreal – so flaky that it reminded me of some of the best puff pastries or croissants. The inside was like a combination of the beef patty in the slider and the jerk chicken – curry-spiced beef that was mouth-wateringly good.
This has to be one of the best empanadas I’ve had.
The price ended up being over 60 a person for what we had, which included a couple drinks each. It’s certainly expensive, but I don’t think any food items by themselves are that overpriced. What I do quibble with is the automated 20% service charge.
Overall, this is an excellently-themed bar with good drinks but exceptional food, albeit a bit expensive. 8.75/10
If you’re in Seattle chasing world-class cocktails, Rumba is the spot. Their Old Fashioned was beautifully balanced, their rum flight had one memorable standout, and the vibe is a moody, eclectic dream (hello, content-worthy backdrops). Service? Warm and attentive—5 stars.
But when it comes to the food, it’s a different story. The empanadas were all crust, no flavor—thick, doughy, and missing the soulful punch Abuela would bring. The guacamole with plantain chips looked impressive but quickly disappointed: brownish, bland guac and plantain chips that swung between oversalted and under-seasoned. Zero consistency, zero freshness.
✅ Come here for the cocktails, ambiance, and Instagrammable rum collection.
❌ Skip it if you’re expecting authentic, flavorful Caribbean food.
Influencer Verdict: Seattle’s rum lovers will be in heaven, but foodies looking for bold flavor should keep searching.
Our server was amazing; friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive enough to be helpful but not feel like we were being rushed out the door.
Will definitely be going back!
We are huge rum nerds and this place was like a visit to the promised land. The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable, and can make recommendations. Let them know what you’ve tried and liked and why and they’ll set you up great. Small food menu that was good.