Really enjoyed this spot. Made a reservation and was seated immediately but didn't need the ressie as it wasnt busy at 2pm on a Sat. Cool spot by the beach with good food and quick service. Got the Cubano Sandwich and the Sliders and wasn't disappointed. read more

Havana Beach - Cuban Cubano Sandwich - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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When we walked in, the restaurant looked just like the photos online. The atmosphere was nice, the music was enjoyable, and it was somewhat wheelchair- and stroller-accessible for those who need it. Our server, Isabel, was friendly and provided great service. Unfortunately, the food didn't meet my expectations. We ordered the baked chicken and churrasco. The chicken was extremely dry, and the yellow rice tasted like it had been sitting in a warming tray for too long without being stirred. The churrasco seemed like it hadn't been marinated or seasoned long enough. It tasted rushed, and the flank steak was chewy and lacked flavor. The white rice side that I had with the churrasco tasted like it had too much water in the white rice and the beans needed more seasoning. For drinks, I ordered a Jamaican-brand ginger beer that typically costs about $1 in New York, but it was priced at $7 here. My husband's guava juice, our children's apple juice and two orders of a scoop of vanilla ice cream were $10 each, which also felt excessive. I travel to Cuba frequently, and nothing about this restaurant reminded me of the authentic Cuban food or dining experiences I've had there. Overall, it felt like an overpriced, gentrified interpretation of Cuban cuisine. While the service was excellent, I wasn't impressed with any of the food or drinks we ordered. It's was $180 not well spent. read more

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I was craving Cuban food and came across this cute, vibrant little restaurant. I ended up sitting outside and dining solo. I happened to be there during their 2 for 1 happy hour. A mojito is listed at $20, so essentially it's about $10 each during HH. It was decent, nothing special. I ordered the beef empanadas to start and they were surprisingly very good. Juicy, flavorful, and the sauce they came with paired nicely. For my entrée, I went with the lechon asado (roast pork). The pork itself was tender and juicy, but the flavor was a bit on the bland side. It was served with moro rice and a side of yuca, which unfortunately came out a little mushy. An 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. Overall, it was a pleasant spot with a lively atmosphere, though the food was a bit hit or miss. Meh. read more

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The visit to This place started bad, got good and ended bad. So for start when we went in the servers were yelling at each other, creating an awkward atmosphere, then we order the food and that was great.. then 20 minutes for a cold espresso.. and the check came with $12 for complementary water? Unfortunately the service and ambiance does not match the quantity of food.. read more

Stopped in for a tasty beverage which happened to be impromptu happy hour on a Sunday night at 8pm! Buy one get one free! Usually happy hour is 5-7 but perhaps on Sunday they bend the rules to encourage more business. Mom got the house Cab ($16, so $8 each on HH), and I got the Aperol Spritz, which was very tasty! $19, so $9.50 on HH - it's fabulously refreshing. Ambiance outside on the patio is perfect - music just the right volume and Cuban of course. People watching galore! Sheyla was our darling server and she is just delightful. Will definitely come back for food on a night we don't have a reservation! Great job Havana beach crew! read more

Havana Beach - Aperol Spritz & House Cabernet happy hour yay - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We asked for regular water and were never told it would be bottled water or that there would be a charge. After tax and an automatically applied 20% gratuity, the water alone came to $29. When I later asked why we weren't offered tap water, the waitress told us that the tap water was not filtered and therefore could not be served. That explanation raised an obvious question: if the tap water isn't suitable to serve to customers, what water is being used to wash dishes and prepare food? The food was okay, but considering the high prices, the quality and service did not justify the cost. Being charged nearly $30 for water we didn't specifically request left a very negative impression. Between the expensive water charge, the automatic gratuity, and the overall dining experience, we were disappointed and will not be returning. read more

Terrible service. Would not go to the restaurant again. The hostess at the front was very rude.

There was a full cockroach smushed into my sandwich and the staff was so rude and wouldn't take the sandwich off my bill. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get a phot as just looking at it made me feel ill. Not to mention, they charged me for 12$ bottled water after the server asked if we wanted to start with a glass of water. No warning and when questioned they said "we don't DO tap water" and again, would not remove this charge. read more

I thought this was a really great cuban restaurant on south beach. It had a cute tables set up with the yellow umbrellas and heaters for the chillier night, and the service was friendly: they frequently checked on us and came by often to clean up our plates. There can be a small language barrier with some of the servers who came to refresh our drinks, but overall they were all very kind and attentive. I had the Cuban sandwich which had a generous amount of pork and cheese and was quite delicious. I didn't understand that the Cuban sandwich already came with small fries, so don't be like me and order another side of fries. Overall, really delicious food and nice service. I'm also pretty sure this is part of a chain of 'Havana' restaurants that I've ate at before like the other Havana restaurants nearby on south beach and in Miami. read more

Havana Beach - Cuban sandwich with extra fries in the basket (not necessary for extra fries, it already comes with the tiny fries). - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

We were excited to try this spot out. Couple of things didn't go as we hoped for. The service was a big factor here. She literally never checked on us. One of the plates went back as it was not cooked as expected. I had the red snapper. That was pretty good. The burger was a mess. The fries were drowned in cheese that we did not order. The buns and fries were soggy. read more

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Well I know I am on South Beach in a touristy location so if I am eating here I expect what comes with being on this area. I am not sure why all the bad reviews the service was very good honestly and the food was fresh and delicious! I had the shrimp ceviche appetizers and it was absolutely delicious. For lunch I went with the old reliable Cuban sandwich! There was loads of meat, great flavor, fresh bread and seasoning. We split sides of tostones , plantains, and black beans and rice. All three tasted authentic and fresh! We had the medium mojito which was large enough for two people! The view was amazing sitting on ocean avenue! I would definitely come back for lunch! read more

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Tried Havana Beach while on a weekend vacation in Miami and I ordered the Roaster Pork Cuban Style. There were a few good bites (the fattier pieces) but overall, it was a bit dry. Portions are on the smaller side for the price point. I did really enjoy the boiled yuca - thought that was really delicious. The service was good and the you get to enjoy all the energy going on outside with their outdoor seating. read more

Havana Beach - Roasted Pork Cuban Style - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

I was walking by and the man at the entrance did what all ocean drive hosts do: yell out deals. This one was "two beers for a dollar" and I repeated it back to confirm. So we go to sit down, tell the waiter and they said it was actually "two for the price of one" then they go to talk to the guy at the front who, loudly, says " what a f*cking dumb a**, they clearly need hearing aids or they are just stupid". Then they turned around, obviously did not apologize, and changed the deal to 'per person'. Needless to say we left and won't return even though we live 2 blocks away read more

Not at all worth the price or the wait. Took a long time for mediocre food that was overpriced and a mandatory 20% tip. Never again.

Accommodating, friendly staff made for a nice night out. Ate on the patio underneath umbrellas while it softly rained watching the people go by. We enjoyed the yuca con mole and paella but both were slightly too salty. The drinks were reasonably priced, tasty and strong. read more

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Liked the yuca con mojo a lot. Paella was fine but could be less salty and the lemon juice doesn't really cut the salt much. Mojito was strong and sweet without being cloyingly sweet. Service was good. Prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area. If I came back it would be to try the Cuban sandwich or slider trio. read more

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The food was SO GOOD!! Service was great! Great music! Mostly like spanish b/c hello it is a Cuban restaurant. I just wanted to stop by and eat something quick. So we tried their appetizers only. We had the chicken wings and fries with the homemade Cuban empanadas. SUPER DELICIOUS!! I would recommend them! Glad we stopped by. It was actually like next door to our hotel Avalon. I wish I could have tried more of their menu because everything just looked and smelled so good! I will def have to stop by again!! read more

Havana Beach - Homemade Empanadas Cubanas with Chicken Wings and Fries - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Terrible service, I was looking for happy hour. My waiter did not specify that happy hour only included medium and large drinks. I ordered a regular and he never mentioned once that it wasn't a part of happy hour. food also took forever to come out. The food was good but because of the service, wait, and lack of communication on the servers part, I would not recommended this place nor will I be back. Don't trust the 4.9 rating. read more

This is a nice little Cuban place. Great outdoor patio for people watching on the strip. I had the Ropa Vieja Grandma Style. It was really good and you get a lot of chicken mixed in which was great. The server was very nice. She didn't know much English but bless her heart she still did her best to understand us instead of simply pointing at items. Definitely try their cocktails too! read more

Worst place I have eaten at in Miami. Terrible service. Barely checked in on. Took us over 20 minutes to get our drinks... and they were extremely weak. Flank steak tasted like a crock pot meal and was slightly burnt. Vodka pasta was missing the chicken we ordered. Took us over 30 minutes for us to get our second drink. Terrible experience. read more

Mom and I wanted some good food after a Savanna's Bananas game in Miami. We stumbled upon Havana Beach and the food was delicious. The outdoor seating was super cool and decorated with flowers and nice lights. Plants everywhere too. I got the sangria which was tasty! We split the cubano and the fries which was so yummy. Our favorite part of the meal was the sliders! The meats was so tender and juicy! Loved it! These service was quick and I could tell the servers enjoyed that night as they were dancing to the music played! read more

Havana Beach - Receipt! Added 20% gratuity - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

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Just had breakfast there and did NOT have a good experience. The food was mediocre AT BEST and very expensive for the quality. Additionally, the wait staff wants you to DOUBLE TIP and if you pay cash they immediately get nasty and begin to make negative remarks amongst themselves. We're locals and go to SOBE once a month for a scheduled dog walk, and always have brunch after. That being said WE WILL NOT BE GOING BACK OR RECOMMENDING THIS PLACE TO ANYONE IN OUR VERY LARGE GROUP. Don't go there, plenty of other CUBAN spots to try in the area. Save yourself the hassle and DONT GO. read more

The Cuban sandwich was very tasty. However, the waiter asked "are French fries okay?" Little did we know that those were $8 extra! Underhanded trick to up the bill. The two-for-one happy hour drinks were a good deal and quite tasty. The Caribbean shrimp was way overpriced at $32. Very small portion and overall quite boring in taste. Needed a tropical fruit compote or something to elevate the dish. The plantains were great but you only received three small segments. Service was quite good. read more

Gonzalo was a great server10/10 Popcorn chicken was phenomenal Cuban Sandwich was yum read more

Havana Beach - Popcorn chicken - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

Food coming out the kitchen was slow, arrived incorrect and everything was cold. Fries tasted old and stale. Waitress was nice and the sangria was well made but that's about all I can take away from today's lunch! read more

This is a great place to grab a delicious traditional Cuban food. The staff are ready to serve you with the best attitude and the ambiance is laid back and chill. Great spot to relax, order a mojito and enjoy the fresh breeze of south beach! read more

Excellent stop after a ride along the boardwalk. Great location across from the beach. Ceci recommended the mango mojitos. Excellent! Get the medium, it is worth it at Happy Hour. We split the Cuban sandwich. It was plenty for the two of us, and it didn't disappoint. read more

everything was perfect Sandra was my server and she was amazing and the food was really good i got the tacos !

The food was good. Service was great, very friendly staff. The music and the view were the best part. read more

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Food is really good, located rt in the heart of Ocean Dr! Ambience is great and eating outside allows for a show of people watching! I recommend the pallea, but if you're easing into something new with Cuban food the Cubano sandwich is a safe play! Enjoy and eat well my friends! read more

Food was really good and we had an amazing server. Would recommend this place if you're looking for Cuban food in south beach.

Feli es la mejor!!! muy dedicada a su trabajo atención A1. Fue un placer comer aquí y también platicar con ella. Lo enseñó mucho de sober Miami, el Happy Hour y la comida. La comida del brunch aquí fue fenomenal muy rica. Volveré aquí cada vez para el servicio y la comida. También le doy un Shoutout a Santi, que también era un placer. La mejor atención en un restaurante aquí en Miami. El ambiente (Ambiance) es único y al cruzar de la playa con aire hasta fuera. Gracias mi jente los vemos al rato read more

Nicholas was awesome. Service was wonderful. Empanadas and entree were so yummy. Will be back! Happy 4th! read more

Havana Beach - Empanadas - Cuban Near Me - Miami Beach, Florida

First time eating Cuban in Miami. The owner and staff were very friendly and attentive. We chose a steak dish with white rice and beans on the side. The flavor was incredible. The meat was very tender. I would definitely eat here again! read more