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 was great..everything was tasty and fresh. It was a bit crowded and noisy but it wasn't overwhelming.."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"Great food, fantastic atmosphere; nice bar, very friendly"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"I had an amazing time- food was great.. service was awesome- My boyfriend and daughter had an amazing time- Drinks was to die for- I would definitely come back"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"The food here was excellent. Go during. Happy hour. We took my mother for her birthday and she loved the food! Which was a complete surprise because she is a very tough food critic!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"I had a great time dining at Havana Central Time Square. Everything went great and I enjoyed the food along with the ambience of the restaurant. I personally chose Havana Central to be the place I proposed to my Fiancé because it's well lit and provides a perfect and romantic setting. P.S she loved the restrooms."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"Toom my bf to dinner for his 28th birthday! The food was amazing! I was very disappointed to hear the upstairs area was closed and then for us to be seated in the back. I wanted a romantic dim area and we were seated in a very little and no so private section where I was facing the back wall and a wobbly table . Horrible. Other than that the food was outstanding and the rum punch was amazing. I would definitely go back but just hopefully sitting somewhere better. It would have changed the while experience."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"My experience at Havana was a good one. The hostess was very nice to accommodate our party of 4 although we showed up an hour early for our reservations. She did her best to seat us during the busiest time...wait time was about 45mins without reservations. Although it was really busy (Saturday night), our waitress did a good job attending to us. Drinks are to die for and they definitely don't skim on the alcohol. Food was delicious. I had the shrimp mofungo (hope I spelled it correctly). Everyone enjoyed their meal. Oh, the portions are huge. There was a live band playing, which was great for the ambiance. I will definitely go back here."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Love the menu-have tried many things and never disappointed. Only problem is deciding what to order! My favorite is the crispy shredded beef. The portions are huge. Had the sangria once, which they prepare at your table-as good as their mojitos. And try one of their caipirinhas-excellent! And they do not skimp on the alcohol! Place is always super crowded and a bit noisy-my only complaint! They send me a birthday gift every year-free entree and dessert, which is very generous of them. Make sure you make a reservation!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Dining out is a social occasion. Havana Central gets this, and the party vibe extends to the tables, where you feel it is natural to have a convivial conversation with your neighbors. Drinks are splendid (best Mojito north of Miami), sangria great, empanadas outstanding. Dinner was a lot, and pretty good -- missed a few real Cuban treats, but a very good value overall."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Always enjoyed the latin flavors and variety when we dine here. The drinks are nice and strong. Only comment is sometimes the food is a bit oversalted. Wait staff is very attentive. The ambiance can be so noisy that it is difficult to carry on a conversation...sit upstairs if you have a choice...you can hear better."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"I've eaten at Havana Central several times and have never been disappointed. The food is always delicious (my favorite is the mango glazed salmon) and reasonably priced. They also have great frozen drinks, margaritas, and sangria. It can get a bit crowded and noisy at times, but it's never been too overwhelming in my experience. It's a good choice for a business lunch or for pre-theatre meal. If you can be seated upstairs, it can even pass as fun, slightly exotic, romantic type place, and therefore could be good date spot."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Very noisy on weekends, friendly and accommodating, food good enough. If you don't mind shouting at your companions while you eat. Ask to sit upstairs--might be a bit quieter."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"It was my second time at this restaurant. The shrimp dish I had this time was average. The shrimp were not cooked enough and the flavor was average. The waiter was nice but when our main course came out they just shoved it onto our plate and sis not remove our appetizer dishes. I had to put them onto the table next to us to make room for dinner. The noise level is very high. I would not go back again."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"Farley large atmosphere, but the tables are on top of eachother. No privacy"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"One of my favorite restaurants in the city. The food and service is always very good. The mojitos are the best! I've recommended it to my family and friends and everyone has always enjoyed whatever they've ordered. It's a great spot right in the heart of times square."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Must try their empanadas!!!! They are delicious. And there drinks and rest of the food is amazing as well. Definitely can't wait to go back."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"We had a lovely meal here with our 3 children. The food and service were great, the only slight issue was the live music (which was great) was also very loud, which made it hard to make conversation. That aside, the meal was delicious - I'd especially recommend the empanadas and calamari. The paella was superb, but be warned, it easily serves 2 people."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"Vibrant restaurant and very nicely decorated. Band played so movin' Salsa music. Very welcoming greeting from hostess and wait staff as we went through the dining room. Our waitress helped with drink and appetizer selections. Great Mojitos and empanadas. My wife had Pernil Asado ... moist and tender. I had Ropa Vieja and it was great. We both had moro as our sides. Portions very good sized Dessert, flan and tres leches, were a tasty end to our meal. Even though outside it was about 10 degrees with the wind chill when we left, the tropical feel of the restaurant stayed with us for a while."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Also, great if going to theater, right in theater district, staff very accommodating to time constraints."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"First time here with my fiancée I took him out for his birthday . The service was great up front the ladies were so welcoming and nice ! Our waiter was good not great . We had the pernil and Cuban sandwiches which we're delicious ! My fiancée had sangria he wanted champagne but they only had rose sangria . The music was amazing I'm Cuban so it's exactly what I love to hear ! We are definitely trying to come again but on Saturday where there is live music and it's supposedly really energetic the waiter said . Overall great experience would definitely recommend! One thing I had posted notes on my resevation that it was a birthday occasion but they didn't even offer a dessert or anything :("
Dined on 2/17/2014
"Food was great. Waiter was very helpful explaining the menu options. Live music was a great bonus we weren't expecting."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"My cousin introduced me to this restaurant when I first moved to NY. It is her go to spot when she has visitors in town, and now it has become the same destination for myself as well. Food is good, great energy, live music, and decent drinks. I would recommend to tourists in the times square area or locals that want to dine in the city."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"I went there to celebrate my son's birthday. He turned 23 and I was there with a few of his good friends. First impression walking in very lively. Great live band playing great music. They had our table for 6 ready, no waiting! The waiter was very friendly, energetic and just good fun. We had the ropa vieja, pineapple chicken, roasted chicken, appetizer sampler and dessert sampler. Everyone sitting at the table was very happy with the food, appetizers and dessert. I personally had the pineapple chicken with moro and have to say that chicken was soooo tasty and delicious. Would definitely go back. The music was really good. I was dancing in my seat!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Marco was not attentive, but food was delicious and unique. The rest of the staff made up for him."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I hate restaurants that refuse to seat you until your entire party has arrived. We made a reservation, the table was being held for us, so why can't we sit down at it and wait comfortably and with a drink in hand? It's a silly policy and even worse at a theater district restaurant where people are in a moderate rush to get in and out. the wait staff was wonderful and got us in and out comfortably to make our theater curtain. Alas, the food was simply adequate."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Great food, friends, service. We were marking a special occasion and we were not rushed at all."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"Havana Central is a must when I'm visiting Times Square. Good cuban food, reasonable prices, and great atmosphere. The classic Paella is delicious!"
Dined on 12/23/2013
"The waitress was very attentive! She made great recommendations and knew the menu like the back of her hand. Juan Carlos, one of the managers was also very accommodating. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 2/12/2014
"While in the middle of crowded a Times Square, ambience is modest"
Dined on 2/9/2014
"A very attractive restaurant is about the most I can say for it. The food: The kitchen did not follow the instructions we gave to our very attentive waitress. The skirt steak we received was overcooked. My friend returned his and it was replaced with it prepared just how he ordered it. The rice and beans were not to my taste but my friend liked his. The biggest problem with this restaurant for both of us was the noise level. Specifically the music level. There was music the entire time we were there, either a live band or recorded music...and it was LOUD. It was difficult to talk and I mentioned to my fringe that this could be a way to get table turnover. Overall the experience was not favorable for me."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"We chose this restaurant for its proximity to theaters around Times Square. It is quite crowded and very noisy but the ambience was good and the food was tasty and reasonably priced. Our waitress was extremely nice and gave us good recommendations about what to order. I think most people would enjoy this restaurant."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"If you're into a fast-paced and vibrant scene, this is the place for you. The ambiance gave me a feel of being in the sidewalk of a busy street in Cuba around midnight. The music was great; every couple of minutes I had to restrain myself from getting up and dancing. The drinks were pretty good. I had both their Sangria and Classic Mojito- two of their most signature items. I thought they did the job but they weren't as outstanding as advertised. For my entree, I had the Mango Salsa Salmon which I must say was prepared very well. The salmon was fresh and cooked perfectly. The mango glaze was slightly overpowering at some points where I felt it almost drowned out the fish, but all in all the dish was very good. (Sweet plantains-a must have!)"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"The restaurant is very lively. Convenient location in Times Square. Food was very good and the service was excellet. I would defininitely go back."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I recently went to Havana Central to celebrate my mother's birthday with family. The food was great....the chicken was tender and flavorful. The service was impeccable and the servers were extremely friendly. If you want to have a great Cuban meal, and enjoy a restaurant with great decor, check out Havana Central in Times Square!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"I ordered the Mahi-Mahi with the mashed yucca and spinach. The portion size was ridiculously small;more like an appetizer. It seemed like a tablespoon of yucca and the Mahi-Mahi was the size of my index finger. The biggest thing on my plate was the spinach. Ridiculous."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Dinner with husband and two drinking age kids. Drinks were really good and it was happy hour. Food was pretty good, but not great if your diet conscious. I ordered a salad with grilled shrimp. The shrimp was NOT grilled. They were almost not cooked. Not much greens but the mango was nice. Hubby order shrimp with green sauce same story with the shrimp . Kids loves their dishes and they were really good. Fun place , good location and great price for mid-town. booths need a little updating."
Dined on 2/5/2014
"I am from California but everytime that I am in NYC I come to this place, I love it great Cuban food, also very easy to get a reservation."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"I always love going here before a show. They are great with feeding you and getting you out in time for your show. I love the lobster stuffed avocado for tapas and mango glazed salmon for entrée. Drinks are good, though my mojito was a little weak last visit."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Went to 46th Street location. Waitress was attentive, sangria was good but good was just Luke warm. Empanadas did not taste the same. Roosevelt Field location has better food. Music, both live and over head was good. Hostess at 46th Street location was super friendly."
Dined on 2/5/2014
"I love going to Havana Central because the food is good, It is on the pricey side but it is totally worth the extra money."
Dined on 2/4/2014

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