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    Havana 59

    3.6 (401 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    HAVANA 59 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for dancing

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    Calamari and Steak Tacos for Happy Hour
    Katelyn D.

    Havana is quickly becoming a favorite for me. First off, their atmosphere feels authentic to the spirit of the music they play and the food they serve. Their staff, specifically we had Zahra - was super attentive and friendly. I felt welcomed and will definitely be requesting her as our server next time we're in. We had calamari, steak tacos and their original mojitos on happy hour - let me tell you. Best drink I've had in a long time. So refreshing and not too strong but just right. The food was so flavorful and the sauces completely perfected the meal. We went to their salsa night after and had a blast - their instructor was engaging, funny, and made everyone feel comfortable getting out of their comfort zones.

    Lechon asado dish
    Isaac A.

    Grab a little taste of Cuban flair at this place. The restaurant sits at the corner of 17th street marketplace. There is no direct street parking so my best advice is when coming off I-95 to park by the train station. I used an OpenTable reservation which was nice as this was the first time trying out this spot. The interior was very rustic that had a cocktail bar with bar seating and booths on one side and small 2 top and 4 top tables and booths on the other. There was a stairway leading to an upstairs eating event area, but did not get to check that out. The menu is one page apps and soup/salad choices on the left and entrees with classic Cuban and MP options due to the seafood faire. I opted for an original mojito and lechon asado. Skipped the dessert and app so not stance on that. The service was nice altho our server didn't check back in on us after we got food but would have been nice to get a drink refill or hot sauce if there were any choices. It did state on the menu due to a small staff team and kitchen the food will take a while. Which wasn't too bad of a wait. The drink was good and quite minty. The food was aplenty but would have like a wee bit more rice as there was more beans than rice. The maduros were good and tostones were crispy and delicious. I've had lechon before but didn't know it had a green spice mix. It was good and the darker pieces of meat were more flavorful. The bathroom reminded me of one that you would find at a seedy dive bar. The graffiti on the walls threw me off, but I did like the Spanish newspaper ads. They did have a Valentine's menu but right seem that put together for a couples meal. It was $55 that came with an appetizer, entré, and dessert choice I suppose. It wasn't too clear what it was so I skipped on it. All in all a fair shot, but not the most exciting in my array of Cuban food. At least go for the music and grab a drink with friends.

    Ropa vieja
    Andy G.

    We had reservations for Valentine's Day. The host was very solemn and it took him a while to find our reservation. We sat down, our server greeted us and then 30 minutes later came back for our order. We didn't see the server again until we finished eating. I ordered the Ropa Vieja. (Now this is my typical dish and I'm used to ordering this at my usual family owned Cuban restaurants in Florida.) It was okay. The black beans and tostones were great though! The bathroom...yikes. Go to the bathroom before you arrive.

    '59 Paella Mariscos*
    Mike B.

    Great food and service. The paella was excellent. I ordered it twice in one week. The pork morsels and nachos are amazing. I would recommend the oysters as well. If you like mojitos - this is the place to have it paired with a cigar.

    Original Mojito
    Paige S.

    So my boyfriend and I came to Havana 59 on a Friday night since it was one of the few places open, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good all the experience was. The ambiance of the restaurant is pretty awesome. I love the interior. Also important to note - you can purchase and smoke cigars inside of the smoking section of the restaurant. They also leave the windows open to help with the air flow. So if you have sensitive lungs or are bothered by smoke, just sit in the nonsmoking section. There were plenty of drink options and food choices. So it was hard to narrow it down, but I ultimately decided on a mojito and the Cuban nachos but without protein as I am vegetarian. There weren't a ton of vegetarian options but I'm happy I opted for this plate as it was very good. Everything was excellent and tasted great. My drink was refreshing and my nachos were heavenly. I loved the use of fried plantains as the chips and overall I was very satisfied with my meal!

    Oyster special .. the best part of the meal

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    One of my favorite spots. Love the atmosphere and especially the bar. A special shout out to Ellen and Hannah

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    Very slow service. This place has seen better days. Food was not tasty and the restaurant looks dated.

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    Trash ass service, food, & managers half asking their job. They need to actually train their staff

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    Good was very yummy and the waiter was so nice!! However the food selection is very limited, the drink menu is great!

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    Great mojitos! Menu is well-done and the appetizers are amazing. Nice -though overpriced - cigar selection.

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