Rumba

About the Business

Specialties

Spicing up the Long Island waterfont, RUMBA is a special dining spot serving up a unique combination of Island-inspired food, premium handcrafted rum libations, happy staffers, reggae + a low-key vibe...all on the Shinnecock Bay (accessible by boat). Our team pays close attention to all of the ingredients that make up our dishes, creating colorful masterpieces that will make you feel like you are on an island vacation - without hurting your wallet or jumping on a plane. So, take a step back, let us help you relax, and spend some Island time with us at RUMBA.

History

Established in 2009.

The "spirit" of Rumba came to life by the hearts and souls of Rachel and David Hersh. They took their love of great food and combined it with the feeling of an island getaway. Their goal: " To create a place where everyone who visits is transported to a sun warmed island where there's soft sand under your feet and a cool breeze blowing through your hair while enjoying a tasty meal and fun drinks."

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

David H.

Business Owner

Rachel, an Eastern Long Island Native, met David in South Florida. From there they moved all over the U.S. before settling down for a while in New Orleans. There they lived for several years before they had the idea of selling it all and moving to the islands. They started traveling to the Caribbean in search of an island they could live "the good life". During their travels in search for an island to call home, they had a beautiful son named Jude Ayden. With the arrival of Jude they decided that there was only one island that would be best to settle down in and raise their family, Long Island. So they set off for Long Island and found a beautiful restaurant location on the water that reminded them of a time when they were sharing rum punches in the Caribbean. That became the origin of Rumba, Inspired Island Cuisine and Rum Bar.