Smoked meats are the surprise star at this St. Pete seafood restaurant

Rumba Island Grill may be known for its fresh-catch seafood, but lately, the in-house smoked meats have started to steal the show.

Smoked low and slow, every single day, Rumba’s lineup goes well beyond what you might expect from a laid-back island grill. We’re talking smoked wings, ribs, whole chicken, pork, and even a smoked fish spread, all done in-house, with no shortcuts. If you have a summertime barbecue on the mind, this is the place to get it. And at the end of it, there’s no mess for you to clean up.

Caribbean flavors and in-house smoked meats

On a recent visit, we tried the Caribbean pulled pork and the Montego Bay half chicken, and both delivered that deep, smoky flavor you can only get from doing things the right way. The meat is prepared perfectly on its own, but it’s the signature Caribbean flavor at Rumba that takes both dishes over the top. The citrus-splash marinade on the half chicken gives it a juicy, island kick, while the citrus rub and tropical BBQ sauce on the pulled pork balance the smoky meat perfectly.

Meanwhile, their smoked wings continue to be among our favorites anywhere in town. Insider tip: these smoked beauties are available for only 99 cents each, all day every day. Slow smoked, flash fried and chargrilled for that perfect smoky flavor, they’re served with your choice of cranberry jerk, tropical bbq, or buffalo hot. It’s a steal of a deal…

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