Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Sambuca Restaurant Review:
It's doubtful that anyone residing in the Rice Hotel when it opened in 1913 could imagine that this hip and trendy restaurant would one day inhabit the bottom floor of the historic building. But Sambuca's décor more accurately reflects the remodeled rooms that are now high-priced apartments. The residents, as well as those driving downtown for an evening out, can enjoy the nightly live music,...
The "great live entertainment", as well as the "drinks and atmosphere", are perhaps bigger draws than the food at this Downtown supper club serving an extensive New American menu of small (and large) plates that are perfect for sharing; the "elegant" space is set at street level in the historic Rice Hotel.
A thriving bar scene, slick dining and cool tunes make this one of downtown's most reliable hot spots.:
The Scene
The music isn't always jazz, and the upscale menu isn't really cafe fare, but there's no quibbling about Sambuca's success. Outfitted in faux leopard-skin prints and black...