Samba by the Sea - Redondo Beach

Samba by the Sea - Redondo Beach reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Liseth

   Los Angeles1 review

   1.0

   Dined on June 13, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Service was terrible. The tray of meat came out an hour and a half after we got there and doesn’t include all the meats. We immediately ordered a second one so that we wouldn’t have to wait. Unfortunately, it took almost 30 minutes more AFTER we finished the first tray. They had no cheese bread. Their drinks were flat and water was also brought out with the meat (after asking for it several times). We were there to celebrate a birthday, which was noted on the reservation. I made sure to tell the manager since the waitress was no where to be seen. He said that he would relay the message. Happy birthday was sang to multiple tables. The waitress finally came over to the table to ask if we were done and then proceeded to bring the check. When walking out I made sure to go directly to the manager to point out the he didn’t relay the message to the waitress. He didn’t know what to say and ended up making up that another employee said to hold on visiting our table because the entire party wasn’t at the table. He wanted to send us home with dessert. We wanted them to sing happy birthday and not to get a free dessert. We walked out and will never return. Save your money and don’t go to this restaurant. It’s not worth the money. The manager was also walking around the restaurant with his mask underneath his nose and visiting several tables. Seemed like there were many complaints happening. This place is run down and they don’t have everything on their menu.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on June 13, 2021

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   The service was really lacking. If I spend $300 for 3 people to eat dinner and have a bottle of wine, I shouldn't have to ask multiple times for more water or sauce. It also took a very long time to get our meat, and it was obvious from the temperature that it had been sitting a while before it even was served. Really disappointing service.
   

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   AngelinaH

   Las Vegas1 review

   5.0

   Dined on June 12, 2021

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a wonderful day date experience. The staff was kind and courteous. The value was wonderful for all the food we enjoyed. We also loved the sangria, it was so yummy. We will definitely return this summer.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on June 12, 2021

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Celebrates niece's High School graduation. Lovely atmosphere. Great service. I would have given higher rating except restaurant was a tad bit dusty.
   

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   NoThanks

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on June 11, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Graduation
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on June 11, 2021

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Samba at one point used to be about the experience. There was music, dancing great food and lots of fun.This is not Samba today. There was no music at all m, the environment souded like a cafeteria and the food was less then mediocre. Oddly enough, the prices are the same.
   

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   MichaelC

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on June 10, 2021

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our wait staff was on it, and they were totally enjoyable. Thank you.
   

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   JohnR

   Los Angeles2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 31, 2021

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Our server (sorry, forgot his name) was outstanding.
   

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   BreeG

   San Francisco8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 28, 2021

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Lots of food! Nice people.
   

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    CarolC

    Los Angeles1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 22, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2

    I like the Caribbean need experience more than anything when going to Samba’s. When served on the wooden trays the meat was cold. The sausage were more like a hotdog sausage!! That was the worst. Quality and the experience has hit the skids!!!!!!
    

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