This is a nice restaurant with a chef and a bar area, outside seating. The staff is super professional and accommodating. The menu is exquisite. We will be back again. We had to use an app/ barcode to park. We split the Seafood plate, side salad and Cauliflower appetizer. They give you some hush puppies to enjoy. Relaxing vibe in an old house converted to dining rooms. read more

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Food - okay, but not for the price. Service - super slow. I felt bad for the waiter. I don't know if it was the kitchen or what, but the place wasn't packed and our server seemed very overwhelmed. Drinks - dont order the mixed drinks Ambiance - Fantastic!! The main reason we went but we will not return for the other reasons. read more

So disappointed! We have gone to Carolina Beach and dinner at Havana's three years in a row for our December Anniversary. This year we sent back our shrimp cocktail appetizer ( the color lacked pink and the texture was slimy- it's pretty hard to mess up boiling shrimp.... But they did. I ordered a filet with oscar topping, medium rare. It came out with no pink ( way overcooked) and the oscar looked like snot. I could not tell you the last time I sent anything back, anywhere so two items in one meal was unheard of for us. So for our anniversary I got nothing....and then my man fully lost his appetite. Our server was great and the manager was apologetic and gave us a free dessert, which tasted fine but seriously lacked presentation- unless you like banana sugar soup.... Never again. read more

Havana's - Bananas " foster" - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Havana's had a comfortable atmosphere, and we appreciated outside patio seating. Most of our meals were good - one of my boys ordered a ribeye and at the initial look, we all were not overly impressed, it was very fatty, he said it was the worst ribeye he's ever had. My husband recognized the beer glass he was drinking from literally had a crack down the glass. He mentioned it to the server who kindly brought it inside came out with a new beer, but then we recognized they charged him for another beer. We had expected higher standards from this restaurant. read more

Came to Carolina Beach with our best friends and decided to have dinner at Havana's! With a party of 8 on a Saturday night we were surprised that we got seated quickly. Our waitress was awesome and very attentive! Friendly and kept the drinks coming! We had the shrimp appetizer either the chicken nachos. I personally thought the shrimp was phenomenal, the nachos average. Our main dishes came out timely and were hot and delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and the lightning was great on the patio seating. Not loud and perfectly laid out. We really enjoyed our dinner and time there. We'll definitely be back! read more

Havana's - Super Seafood Combo (I substituted the oysters for more shrimp and the grilled it for me instead of frying). It was fresh and delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Love this place ! Our go-to for more creative dishes and not the usual fried seafood found all over Carolina Beach. Ambience is top notch. On our last visit, a busy March weekend, Havana's was packed but the service was not affected. Our waitress was super accommodating, even bringing a complimentary dessert when I was asked if we were visiting for a special occasion, which was my wife's birthday. I will say our meal was underwhelming for the first time, as the usual standout shrimp and grits was not as flavorful as I remember and the consistency of the sauce was too thin. Better than most here in CB but not up their standards. Wife's pecan encrusted grouper lacked the encrusted part and was likely cooked too quickly at a high temp also causing the fish to not been as flaky as we expected. Every once in a while, even the best restaurants have an off night, so I'll be back. read more

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We went last year and it was great. So really looking forward to returning. Something has changed. We made reservations, seated quickly, placed order, waiter returned in 6 min with entrees. Food was undercooked. I had fried combo platter. Oysters, flounder were watery,all but raw, shrimp were not devained. Nothing was prepared correctly. I am just hoping I don't get sick tonight and ruin our vacation. read more

Havana's - Flounder - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Beautiful restaurant right on the main road. We were able to sit outside on their patio. Beautiful weather made this a perfect setting The waiter was very nice and the hostess was incredibly helpful. Even having to return a dish the hostess and chef were accommodating and respectful. The seafood lasagna was delicious. Balanced and light didn't feel overly stuffed with cheese and had plenty of seafood. The grouper was cooked perfectly light and flaky great flavor. The nachos were good could've been assembled better with melted cheese instead of the unmelted cheese tossed on the chips. Drinks were delicious no photos since they were finished before we could remember to take them. read more

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The food was good but not for the value. Prices reflect the allure of the outdoor seating. "Bison" burger is actually 80/20 beef. The fish dish flavors were good, but available at most places at a lower cost. read more

You really can't beat this place. Great service. Great views. Great outdoor seating. First timers here. We split the Bison burger and Key West salad. Both were excellent. Our server was super helpful and spot on with service. We very much enjoyed dining here. We will return. Nice job folks ! read more

Havana's - We split the bison burger. Really good. The fries were good, different, but good. - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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So glad we chose to stop here tonight for dinner! Calamari appetizer was light and perfectly fried, Thai chili sauce perfect addition. The grouper entree was amazing - best dish I have had in a long time. The shrimp fried rice was also delicious. Brandon provided great service - love the outdoor seating at sunset. This is a must visit. read more

Havana's - Outside seating - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Best seafood pasta hands down! Great, efficient staff. Love the old house vibe inside and out. Good menu variety. Please support.

Looks can be deceiving. It was a lovely looking steak but so tuff I couldn't eat it all. The wife had blacken Tuna that was good. The waitress didn't seem to think I needed a second glass of tea so my glass went dry. After one visit I'm kind of on the fence about this place. read more

Havana's - Steak Top Sirloin - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Make reservations. Restaurant is properly decorated for the beach atmosphere. Menu needs some tweaking. Not every dish requires the same vegetables. Sides should compliment the protein features. I wouldn't want Tuna with Fall seasonal vegetables in mid April at Carolina Beach. Shrimp and grits was a soup. Totally missed the mark. Great potential, below average execution. read more

Amazing brunch and attentive service! Ambiance feels formal but festive in the best way. They the scrambled eggs they are super fluffy mixed with bacon and cheese. Mimosas and bloodies are 5$ on Sundays! read more

We went for Easter Brunch, the food was terrible. First, all of our orders were cold and had to be reheated. My wife ordered a Belgium Waffle, which came with a very small amt of butter and no syrup. The hash browns were tasteless and cold also. All of our food was a disgrace, considering the price we paid. The service was OK, but the server seemed lost. This is the 3rd time I have been there, the last was 2 yrs ago, I thought they would have improved, but its actually worse. read more

Loved the food, polite and attentive service, nice place for a date dinner. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu.

Oh my gah. I was in a few weeks ago but couldn't find my receipt so I could shout out our waitress, Finny. She was so kind. We were there for all of it. She never batted an eyelash when we immediately ordered a round of drinks and about every appetizer on the menu. While we didn't need more food, we did. Oh, did we. Scallops, shrimp, tacos, nachos, calamari... And the drinks were fantastic. We sat outside so obviously it was hot. Finny kept our waters full. She knew we needed all the help we could get. Ha! First time in. We will be back. read more

Havana's - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Wanted to like this place, awesome location, and feel. Food was just flat poor. Calimari was underdone and extremely chewy (I know it has chew... this was poor prep). Second, the 12 oz New York strip. Beautiful grill marks across a lifeless grey steak. It was edible, at best, but absolutely no "quality" whatsoever. The steak seemed to have been cooked from frozen, as ZERO of the fat had rendered, and was extremely undercooked. The meat was ordered at medium, and it was a grey purple, meaning high heat over cooked the outer, and the purple, COLD, center made me feel even more confident that this was a poor prep, and cooked from frozen steak. Beautiful night, beautiful setting, awful food. read more

It's definitely not a Cuban restaurant; the prices are quite high, and the portions are essentially the same as you'd find at a typical American restaurant. read more

We went here with no reservations, they said the wait would be 30 mins, got seated in 15 mins. Our server was attentive and fast, and was communicative when it came to possible delays with the food.. I ordered the grouper and it was tasty and just right in size. We started with clam chowder and the oyster Rockefeller (delicious!) .. I had a mocktail - kiwi cooler, refreshing. Will def dine here again when in town. Lovely atmosphere and location is ideal, walking distance to many parking areas/beach. read more

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So good!! We were seated quickly and ate inside. Mahi Mahi tacos were delicious. I want to try just the fresh Mahi next time! My husband ordered nachos and loved them. My kids ordered chicken tenders and shrimp. I tasted the fries on their plate and they were so good - hand cut! Yum! One of my kids got onion rings - also delicious! I also loved that they bring out bread while waiting for your food. Food quality and portions are worth the price! This will be added to our list of favorites! read more

Havana's - Mahi Mahi tacos - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

had dinner there last Saturday night was exceptional. The crab dip was extremely good. Shrimp Scampi was excellent and that chocolate cake is to die for. We had gone last fall and had probably one of the worst experiences and fortunately we just decided to give it one more chance this past weekend and we're glad we did! keep up the good work. read more

Came here to Havana's to eat on our vacation, Carolina Beach NC. It was really good. Loved sitting outside to eat, staff was really nice! read more

Havana's - Havana's at Carolina Beach NC - Seafood Near Me - Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Over MDW, my mom, aunt, cousin and I came to Havanas 2x! I had been years ago but it was just as good as I remembered. We sat outside at the high top bars. Chad Aaron and was our server both nights and he was a big reason we came back a second time! Food was delicious. I had the Mahi tacos night one and the shrimp & grits night two. Absolutely delish!! There was also live music Sunday night. Great vibes, good food, give it a shot! read more

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Slow to start. We were seated outside patio and while we reviewed the menu waited over 5 minutes before being greeted. So many flies, which I know is not their fault but was really annoying. Very expensive menu options which included the mahi I ordered for $38. The mahi was so over cooked and tough I asked for a remake. They handled it with great care but the re-fire missed my blackened seasoning. I also thought the steamed broccoli and red mashed potato's were too simple and boring. The drinks were great and so was the service. Live music was advertised until 8 but when we arrived at 5:45 he was packing up to go. Overall high expectations and average reality. read more

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The food here was pretty bad. I received uncooked rice with my entree and uncooked potatoes in the soup, and only 1 of 4 in our party liked anything with their meal. For the price of the food, things should be cooked correctly. Service was slow, although I will say the drinks were great. read more

We got sat quickly, our server was great and attentive. The food on the other hand was a disappointment. Overall, very mid food for a $150 tab for 2 people. read more

We went in December so there was no wait at all. This is a fancier place so expect the prices to reflect that. We had the holiday special steak bites (32.00) to which my wife said was delicious. I had the shrimp platter (30.00) which they definitely give you your moneys worth of shrimp. There were probably 20 -30 on the plate. They were not de veined which may not bother some people. We also had the crab dip (16.00) as an appetizer which was good and not small portioned. Overall I would say if you are In town for an anniversary or just enjoy fancy vibes this is a good place to go. If not there are better options. read more

Beautiful atmosphere. Great Ambience on the front porch! Shrimp pesto was delicious. The scallops were seared very well. Portion sizes were huge! read more

First time at Havana's today for lunch. We were welcomed right away by the hostess and were seated on the front porch. Server was very hospitable. Nice outdoor 'beachy' vibe with a more sophisticated menus. Mahi tacos were seasoned nice and fresh tortillas chips with queso sauce were warm and tasty. Hamburger was very large and cooked just right. The seasoned fries were amazing. The burger bun was soggy when served however the server brought out a new toasted brioche bun. Great service. Looking forward to going back for dinner. read more

They have the number one chowder and there's a reason why cuz it is delicious. It won several awards. The ambiances unbelievable very good beautiful lot of flowers and is one black guy that plays the trumpet is awesome. The service was great This is definitely a place to go back to. I would say it's probably the best place there on the island! read more

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We had a lovely night celebrating our anniversary on the porch at Havana's. The oysters Rockefeller were some of the best we've had - nice sized oysters that were not overwhelmed by other things..just enough sauce, spinach and seasonings. I had tuna and my husband had a flounder dish. Both nice portions and beautifully presented. Dessert was bananas foster which was a huge portion! Best of all was our waitress who helped us choose. She accommodated several special requests and was just lovely. I don't remember her name but she also taught preschool and I hope Havana's gives her some kudos because she made our time there special! read more

Havana's was very enjoyable for our group of two couples. The menu offered a variety of options including seafood and steak. Our group got the Grouper, Ahi Tune, Filet, and Salmon. All were top quality! Service and Ambiance were excellent. Would recommend Havana's and will return our next time in the area. read more

I got this app to review this Restaurant and for the bread. The nuggets were mouthwatering. Me and my family went to the hotel next door so we went for dinner. The service was so nice my brother had a little breakdown and she was supper nice to him. It was a fancy restaurant with a great booths. read more

First of all- Lindsey is an amazing person and waitress. She made our experience so enjoyable. We shared the crab dip appetizer, and split the Mahi special. Both delicious. This is a nice family restaurant with many menu items to support any eater. We hope you dine in! read more

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Havana's has some of the best food on-island! The drinks were tasty and original, the seafood fresh and delicious, and the single slice of chocolate cake big and rich enough that 3 of us shared it, and we brought some home. Service was friendly, informed, entertaining, and attentive. The restaurant has a variety of inviting areas inside and outside. In the summer it can be extremely busy, but our 1st available request was met in under 10 minutes, and we had an outdoor high top with a view on a pleasant warm evening. Great for both seafood lovers and those not fond of fish. With plenty of options for both. read more

Amazing place, great food and even better service, they're always trying to do right by their customers. The owner is a great guy And my server, Brianna, works wonders. The location is awesome and has a great view of Carolina beach. Great for and local or visitors! read more

Food was wonderful as was service. Our waitress, Kailey, was phenomenal! She was attentive, friendly, professional and courteous. Upon my return, you can bet that I will ask for her! Rob and Angie Garrett 10/10/2024 read more

Consistently delicious with a menu variety. Beautiful view with plenty of available parking. Staff are attentive & friendly. read more