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Havana Central Times Square

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Address:
151 W 46th Street
New York, NY 10036

Neighborhood:
Theater District / Times Square

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Cuisine:
Cuban

Price: $30 and under

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Havana Central Times Square Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.havanacentral.com
Email: info@havanacentral.com
Phone: (212) 398-7440
Hours of Operation: Lunch: 11:30 am - 4 pm 7 days a week Sunday thru Wednesday 11:30 am-11 pm Thursday thru Saturday 11:30 am-12 am
Payment Options: AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Cuban, Latin / Spanish
Executive Chef: Stanley Licairac
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Havana Central brings Cuba to your office, home or destination of your choice, serving the same fine food available at our restaurants.
Entertainment: Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
Special Events & Promotions: Step out of the busy streets of Times Square and transport yourself to paradise. Our flagship location has multiple semi private dining options. The Mezzanine is comfortably seats 75 for dinner and 100 cocktails and happy hours. Our VIP area at the rear of the restaurant curtains closed to hold 12-25 seated and 28 for cocktails. The Veranda provides a street side view seating 20 and 25 standing. Our 40 foot long mahogany bar is also available for small gatherings of up to 20 guests.
Rooms Available and Capacities:
VIP Area - (12 min - 25 max)
Mezzanine - (12 - 100)
Bar - 20
Veranda - (12 - 25)
Entire Restaurant (Buy-out) (12 - 400)

Getting there

Cross Street: Between 6th & 7th
Public Transit: N,R,W trains at 49th St B,D,F,V trains at 47-50th St's N,Q,R,S,W,1,2,3,7 trains at Time Square
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area: 145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave 25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave 148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave

A word from Havana Central Times Square

Our menu is a mouthwatering compendium of some of the best recipes from Cuba. Many of these are family recipes that have traveled from one generation to another and which our family and friends have saved with great zeal and devotion. All of our meals are prepared daily using only the finest,… freshest ingredients.Continued

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Diners' Choice WinnerCuban

Diner Reviews

"The food, the drinks, the price, the service, and decor, the hostess. You really can't ask for anything more in New York."
Dined on 4/17/2014
"Its was a very great 2nd experience. My Fiance and I LOVE the food there and the service is always great and still I fall in love more and more with your restrooms! (A+++) Thank you for your service."
Dined on 4/16/2014
"We have been here often for pre-theater dinner. We had 6 pm reservations requesting a table upstairs where it is quieter. When we arrived we were told there was no table upstairs and were taken to a table in the back. We ordered our drink and food and told the server we had a 7:30 curtain and she assured us there would be no problem. By 6:45 we still had no food and when we reminded the server she told us that many other people were waiting and that they were very busy. Finally our food was brought out at 7 on. We gulped it down in 14 minutes, got our check and sped off to the theater. I realize it was a holiday week and I can even abide occasional poor service but I shouldn't be expected to put up with and tip for rudeness. "
Dined on 4/16/2014
"Too hectic - poor system for checking reservations and seating guests. No sitting area for waiting guests, which in NYC can cause issues for rude folks that are impatiently waiting. Food was different. Tasted good. Waitress suggested NOT ordering specials bc they would take too long????? Overall it filled us up and we were satisfied...not WOWed!"
Dined on 4/16/2014
"This is a wonderful pre or post theater spot. Energetic ambiance, we'll trained staff and very good food. Don't miss the pulled pork. "
Dined on 4/16/2014
"Special thanks to Madeline and Edwin who were very courteous and gre"
Dined on 4/3/2014
"Have to come here everytime I'm in NYC.. Great food ...best mojitos...live entertainment! Disappointed they were out of mango salsa......will be back"
Dined on 4/13/2014
"This was my first time at Havana Central. I took my wife for a birthday dinner. It was a great experience for our dollars to say the least, with a few snags. Those had to do with the entrees themselves. We found them to be too heavy on salt or too sweet. But, everything else was great, from the empanadas and churros to the batidos. Tasty! We will definitely go back for another meal. However, if we do, we should avoid certain servers. Seemingly, some are more attentive than others, and we got an inattentive one."
Dined on 4/13/2014
"Havana Central is a great place for a pre-theater dinner. Interesting cocktails with happy hour prices from 5-7 pm. Food is well prepared and interesting with moderate prices."
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Shared two great tapas plates (pulled pork tacos & lobster avacado) and an order of skirt steak. All three dishes were flavorful. I wish I had more tacos. The margaritas were very good as well. Strong. Great place to eat before a show."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"My experience at Havana was great! Food and service were amazing. I would definitely recommend it!!"
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Food quality has gone way down here. It appears that salt is their primary ingredient here. There is no sound barrier from the loud crowed bar. Noise level so high conversation is impossible. Service was indifferent although fast. We skipped desert so that we could get out into the comparative quiet of times square"
Dined on 4/11/2014
"Havana Central is not what it used to be. The food is mediocre at best. I went there are a concert at Town Hall. I arrived there around 10 PM. I ordered Shrimp in Garlic Sauce and Havana Corn On The Cob. The food arrived quickly but it was lukewarm. All of it lacked flavor and it was unappealing to the eye. The food that I was served is typical of most a chain restaurants. The next time that I'm looking for Cuban Food, I'll stick to a freestanding restaurant instead of this place."
Dined on 4/9/2014
"I've been going to Havana for many years, and unfortunately the cuisine is not like it used to be. The empanadas are too greasy, the rice is not fully cooked, pretty cheap with side salads. The service is a little slow, but everyone is super nice."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"I have been to this restaurant before, and I was looking forward to this return visit because it was Empanada Day, which had been touted in a couple of email blasts from Havana Central. Unfortunately, the waiter informed us that we would be limited to only 3 emapanadas each. This was disappointing, on top of being false advertising, since nowhere in the email blast had it mentioned a limit on the number of empanadas. The manager was apologetic when informed after the meal, and said that it had been the chef's orders. Surprised that the chef was allowed to limit our meals that way. The waiters were very efficient and pleasant, as always."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"The restaurant isn't far from my job. If I want a tastey lunch, I come here. The staff is friendly and efficient. The atmosphere is lively and most of all I love the food."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"Slow service, an extremely long wait for simple appetizers, and way too many loud teenagers can't make up for really good food."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"Have been to Havana Central a number of previous times. We love the food, service and the convenience of being right in the middle of the theatre district. I would highly reccomend this restaurant."
Dined on 4/8/2014
"Dinner was quite yummy, it was really busy however our waitress was amazing as was the manager who checked on us twice to see how every thing was going. I work in a customer service business so I really was able to appreciate the service we received during such a busy time. Thank you!!"
Dined on 4/8/2014
"Not having been to a Cuban restaurant before, I was not sure what to expect. When we arrived, there was a waiting line and I always have a rule about restaurants: if it's empty, stay away. However, I don't like waiting, and fortunately we had made an online reservation, which I must also compliment the staff on. Within minutes my reservation was confirmed. The food and atmosphere were outstanding, unlike anything I have ever seen in any restaurant. This is the kind of restaurant you endeavour to visit again."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"MUST MUST HAVE A RESERVATION. THE PLACE IS SOOOO CUBA !!!! FROM THE AMBIENCE TO THE FOOD TO THE AWESOME COCONUT MOJITOS !!! A MUST DO FOR NEW YORK NATIVES AND TOURIST ALIKE. DEFINITELY WORTH IT."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Easy reservation with open table. Had to change time but easy with no problems. Great Cuban food and exciting atmosphere."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"Amazing ambience great customer service and exceptional staff. The wait was under 10mins for my group of 9 ... Original reservation was for 6ppl and 3 extra guests had arrived and the staff accommodated us accordingly. They were friendly and courteous... Our waiter Jose was a gem!! Definitely coming back!!"
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Had an awesome time...food very delicious! Will be back soon:)"
Dined on 4/5/2014
"We were 7 people and we all enjoyed and ate all the food. Definitely get the plantains. The best I ever had."
Dined on 4/1/2014
"First time my wife and I ate there. Recommended by a co worker who has been there and we loved it, a little pricey on the sangria, but the food was great and we would go back again."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"The service was horrendous. We got there at 7:30 and finished eating by 8:15 and the waiter did not come back to ask us if we wanted dessert until 9:30. My Cuban sandwich was dry but my drink was good. I asked for another drink and it never came. I was extremely disappointed and will never go back."
Dined on 4/3/2014
"JC was a wonderful waiter very attentive to our needs at our table. Food was excellent."
Dined on 4/3/2014
"The food was decent (though I don't recommend the fried plantains) and the service was great but it's definitely not a place to go for quiet conversation with your friends. The DJ is loud!"
Dined on 4/2/2014
"Waited 45 minutes for order to be served at lunchtime. This is unacceptable. Placed order at 12:15pm, served at 1pm. Waitress never stopped by to apologize or explain what was taking so long"
Dined on 4/2/2014
"This was my second time at Havana Central and we have a great time, again. I went with several friends and we shared appetizers and a pitcher of mojitos. The food is always great and I'd go back."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Every time we go see a play, we eat here. I love the Guava Ribs and the Guava margaitas! The mashed yuca, yummy! Delicious savory food. Bring back the oxtails!"
Dined on 4/2/2014
"Great location for theatre and good food, decor, and price."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"Good location, good food, great selection of drinks, they had a DJ, music playing was a little loud so trying to talk with the party you came with was challenging. Overall expensive was great."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"We were a little apprehensive about going to a restaurant in Times Square, a noted tourist rip-off place. What a great surprise to find Havana Central. The food was excellent, the service great and friendly, the prices reasonable, and they treated the kids wonderfully."
Dined on 3/31/2014
"My friends and I went here to celebrate ny birthday and last night in New York and it couldnt have been any better tge food was amazing and worth the money, the drinks were pretty good too. Everyone should try this place atleast once."
Dined on 3/31/2014
"My friend and I went before our Saturday night show and we enjoyed it very much! The drinks were pricey, but delicious. We had mojitos. For dinner we had empanadas that were delicious and then we each got an appetizer. The food was reasonably priced too. The only complaint is that it was packed!! I hate sitting squeezed next to other people, but overall a nice experience!"
Dined on 3/29/2014
"We wanted to try Cuban, since we don't have a lot of choices where we live. Little did we realize that Havana Central was about a block from our hotel in Times Square. The restaurant has two levels. The downstairs was very authentic Havana, so of course we were seated in the upper loft. The food was excellent. I had the Paella which was rich, flavorful, and plentiful. My wife had the Mango Salmon, which was so tender, it separated itself just by looking at it (not really, but it was soooo good.). The place was a little too loud for us, but otherwise, Havana Central was a lovely restaurant, had live entertainment, and great food. The Mojitos were also fantastic and the wine list had some excellent and reasonably priced wines. Try it!"
Dined on 3/28/2014
"The food was okay and the service was very good. But it is way too noisy for me."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"Foods was very tasty. We started off with two appetizers, stuffed plantain basket. The other was pulled pork taquitos. Both were delicious . For a main course we ordered roast pork mofongo, crispy shred beef and garlic chicken and shrimp. All the meals were outstanding. F"
Dined on 3/27/2014

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