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Havana, Chicago, IL

Havana

4.3
4.3
1390 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban
Located in the popular River North neighborhood of Chicago, Havana features a unique 1940s art-deco themed interior and large windows that showcase Clark Street. Along with the large variety of Cuban-American cuisine and specialty drinks, Havana also offers many delectable Cuban desserts and coffees to complement the perfect meal. Whether you're interested in trying the fresh Ceviche Mixto, or just want to share a night out with friends over our mouth-watering mojitos and live music, Havana is the perfect restaurant for you.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Monday -Thursday 11:00am to 10:00pm Friday 11:00am to 11:00pm, Music & Cocktails 11-2am Saturday 12:00pm to 11:00pm, Music & Cocktails 11-3am
  • Phone number
    (312) 644-1900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We cater to your home or office, private events and business meetings.<br /><br>For more information visit:<br /><br>http://havanachicago.com/site/private-parties
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    Between Hubbard & Kinzie on Wells
  • Parking details
    Valet services ($15) on weekends only. Street parking available any day of the week (first come first serve).
  • Public transit
    Blue/Orange/Green line: Clark & Lake<br /><br>Red line: Grand<br /><br>Brown line: Merchandise Mart<br /><br>Bus 22 South Bound: Clark and Hubbard
  • Entertainment
    Join Havana every Friday and Saturday for cocktails, dancing and live music from your favorite Chicago bands. No cover charge, music starts at 11:30pm and ends at last call!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wi-Fi available, Wine

What 1,390 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

1,390 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    116 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    116 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and drinks were very good, as usual. I would have felt better if the staff was wearing gloves in light of corona virus.

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  2. MichelleF

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Food was excellent again and will continue to make Havana my go to dinner spot.

    1 person found this helpful

  3. BC68

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2020

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    More Mexican food than Cuban, and not special. Portions are large. Server was very nice.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall great experience. Food was amazing and the customer service was fantastic.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. blueiris

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy getting back to Havana for the delicious Cuban specialties and mojitos.

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  6. DurelleG

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Atmosphere was awesome . Food was AMAZING!!!!! I’ve been recommending this place since we dined there on 8/15 . Great experience.

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  7. AimeeS

    Kansas City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. I had the Cuban Sandwich, husband enjoyed the classic enchiladas. Highly recommend the mojito (coconut) and the margarita. Also had the chocolate dessert. Great intimate surroundings, super food, overall wonderful meal.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very cool tiny place with really good food! Awesome drinks!

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  9. TimM

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice place, good food. Kind of loud, though. I am not sure why the music has to be that loud at lunchtime.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Calimari was rubbery and smelled fishy. Chips and salsa were great.

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  11. cahuem

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were great! Waitress was friendly.

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  12. KrisF

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2020

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Good food, nice presentation. Made a reservation and they were ready for us. Took server a while to get to us. She was a fine server but not very warm, used very few words. Cozy place that can make accommodations for groups too.

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  13. LizaP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great break in the middle of a cold Chicago evening- good mojitos, even better food.

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  14. ChrisC

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I stopped in for dinner last night. We sat at the bar and had a cocktail before we were seated. The bartender, who also was our server was wonderful. The cocktails we had were bright and flavorful, We tried the Guayabera, the Platino Havana, Don Julio Blanco mojito and a Grand Margarita. For entrees, we had Carne Con Tequila and the Cuban Roasted Pork. Both dishes were incredible!!!! We had stopped in for drinks a couple of times before, this was our first dining experience there. We could not have been happier!! The service, drinks, and food are exceptional. They are also very fairly priced for the area. If you are in the area, do yourself the favor of dining here. We can not wait to return.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. TaraD

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and atmosphere. I would definitely be back.

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  17. Baileyboggle09

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic. Must stop here when I come to Chicago. Can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omg the food!!! So amazing and the drinks were fantastic as well. Love the ambience and the prices didn't break the bank either. My boyfriend and I had 2 apps, soup, 2 entrees and 5 drinks for under 140. Everything about this meal was amazing.

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  19. Lwilkins

    Chicago

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There was one waiter servicing 13 people and he was amazing. He was efficient, not overwhelmed and no one was unattended even though he was the only one working at the time. Great service, drinks and food

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a truly enjoyable time at Havana Service, food and overall experience was fantastic

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  21. Nonie

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    overall4food3service5ambience2
    Very casual place for Cuban food. Excellent service, great drinks. Food was Ok

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  22. Penny

    Western NC

    43 reviews

    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cuban nirvana. Wonderful food with rich authentic flavors. Spot on service. We didn't want to leave.

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  23. TiffanyS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Amazing food, great service. A fantastic spot to go with friends or after work. Also, the drinks are ridiculously good so do yourself a favor and take the train/bus there so you can go all out.

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  24. AshM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chips and guac, and morita salsa was a must. The Pollo Horneado con Platano was the best entree hands down.

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  25. TeacherProf

    Chicago

    77 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2019

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Truly authentic Cuban food. My favorite is called "ropa vieja" (literally old clothes, but don't let that scare you off). It is the same food that makes up the Venezuelan "pabellon criollo" as well; probably has a comparable dish throughout Latin America. This time we also tried the "vaca frita" (literally, fried cow) - the beef was fried and served with a beans/rice mix (that's what "congri" is). I love the cooked plantains and even my husband - who does not like bananas - agreed they were good. We also tried the soups. I thought the black bean was excellent. The tortilla soup was a bit spicy so depends on what you like. This restaurant has a fun, energetic vibe; it's not the quiet romantic date kind of place, but still good for a date if you want to have Cuban food. They also can accommodate groups.

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  26. TiffanyB

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The place is very basic, but the food was DELICIOUS!!!! The skirt steak was flavorful and tender. The fish tacos were tasty as well. The mojito was decent. Turns into a clubby atmosphere after 11.I am definitely coming back to eat!

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  27. lisag

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome !!!!!!!!!

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  28. PatrickH

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was absolutely outstanding, service very good, noise was terrible.

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  29. ChitownBoy

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and service! Authentic as you can get in the loop.

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  30. Kyle

    Western KY

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good. Havana does not disappoint.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wait staff was excellent. Food was piping hot and prepared fast.

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  32. TAM228

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2019

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    The food was all very good. Started with empanadas and crab cakes. There were 4 of us and we all ordered different things then shared. Everyone liked everything. The plantain crusted halibut was the most unique. All agreed they would go back again. The only warning I have is the booths are a little narrow. We’re not big people and it felt a bit tight side by side

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  33. Excellent

    Las Vegas

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent menu, great lunch specials, preparation and presentation were great

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  34. EGWI

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everitime my wife and I are in Chicago, we need dinner at Havana. So

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  35. CarolynK

    San Diego

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always delicious

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My partner and I thought that to start celebrating our anniversary week we should try a new restaurant. I’m Colombian and he thought that I’d like to have some Cuban food since is the closest we could find nearby. HE WAS RIGHT! And Havana was the best choice! We had an amazing night. The food was great, drinks were great (there was so many different drinks to try so we had several), service was phenomenal and the place is fantastic. We will definitely be back soon.

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  37. ErikS

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We decided to have our thanksgiving dinner here. The experience was sensational; service was attentive, the meal was exquisite as expected, and the ambiance was warm. Overall we would recommend this as a family restaurant or and night out with a date.

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  38. analiz

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time here and I love it. The food is great. ceviche is fresh and the plates are good sized.

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  39. christineh

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting Chicago for the weekend. Delicious food. I would definitely come back. We got a bunch of things and shared everything

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  40. JuliaG

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    SO delicious! Food was timed out perfectly and the pitcher of margarita was so delicious and such good value. Took my parents here and it was so refreshing compared to a boring steakhouse :) Will definitely be back, we loved it!

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FAQs

Havana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 644-1900.

Havana is rated 4.3 stars by 1390 OpenTable diners.

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Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable reservation network.

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Google Map for Havana

412 N Clark, Chicago, IL 60654

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between Hubbard & Kinzie on Wells
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of operation
    Monday -Thursday 11:00am to 10:00pm Friday 11:00am to 11:00pm, Music & Cocktails 11-2am Saturday 12:00pm to 11:00pm, Music & Cocktails 11-3am
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Latin American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet services ($15) on weekends only. Street parking available any day of the week (first come first serve).
  • Public transit
    Blue/Orange/Green line: Clark & LakeRed line: GrandBrown line: Merchandise MartBus 22 South Bound: Clark and Hubbard
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Join Havana every Friday and Saturday for cocktails, dancing and live music from your favorite Chicago bands. No cover charge, music starts at 11:30pm and ends at last call!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wi-Fi available, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 644-1900
  • Catering
    We cater to your home or office, private events and business meetings.<br /><br>For more information visit:<br /><br>http://havanachicago.com/site/private-parties
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