Havana 1957 - Ocean Drive
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Food came out fast but was average at best. Service was just ok. Location was entertaining on Ocean Drive. Price for the area was not bad.
Your feedback is appreciated, Rob. We're sorry the food did not meet your expectations and hope to have another chance to improve your experience with the food.
This place is a bit of a tourist spot but the atmosphere was fun and food was delicious. Definitely a good spot to stop in if you want good food and drinks and a seat right hip
Service was extremely slow. Took almost an hour to get a couple of sandwiches and salads.
The service was excellent and the food was great
Thank you for your comments! We're glad you enjoyed your experience.
The sidewalk seating was great but the party that was happening inside was EXCITING! WEPA ..... The food was ok... chicken could have been seasoned a little more. But overall this establishment captured the essence of Havana down to the cigar girl that came by our table. Will definitely be returning in the future!
The food was very delicious and drinks were exactly as I expected. The mojitos are bomb I highly recommend getting a pitcher to share with a love one or a friend. The atmosphere is gorgeous and staff was very nice.
Thank you for giving us 5 stars.
A really great dining experience. They take customer service to another level. I’m still dreaming about the ropa vieja!
We're glad to hear you enjoyed our Ropa Vieja. Thank you for giving us 5 stars. Come to visit us again soon.
I reserved a table inside and, upon arrival, was told that there were no available tables inside due to a birthday. We were requested to take a seat outside. I went to the toilet and noticed that there were available tables inside and requested to be moved inside. With some difficulty, we managed to get a table inside. Make sure you insist to get a table inside because there is live music and the ambiance is much much better than outside. By the way, there was no birthday inside ...
Good afternoon, Franc. We 're sorry your experience was not as expected. Even if customers don't show up on time, We cannot take reserved tables. We apologize as well for any inconvenience this may have caused
Very nice spot...food was good. Band that was playing very good quality music
Beware that the charge gratuity and do no tell you.
Your feedback is appreciated Webberwarrior. We strive to be as clear as possible with any upcharges and our menus contain a disclaimer that informs about the service charge being included on your bill.
Fuimos a cenar por mi cumpleaños y estuvo muy bien. La calidad de la comida es buena y el ambiente animado, quizas el volumen de la musica un poco alto para mi gusto. Me cantaron el cumpleaños feliz y lo pasamos bien, eso si, la tarta en la que pusieron la vela para soplar nos la cobraron.
Great customer service ambience was lacking
Food was great, ambiance was very tropical can enjoyable, only thing is, our waitress completely forgot that we were celebrating a birthday, after we paid she realized, but it was too late, it really wasn't too busy, not sure what happened. Definitely would go but but not for anything special.
Portion sizes were huge! Very friendly staff.
Thank you for leaving your comments. We're glad you enjoyed the service given by the staff. We invite you to join us again soon.
Es war ein wunderschöner Abend. Personal super freundlich. Essen war klasse. Location mit Flair
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That meal was absolutely amazing!! From the Cuban dishes to the burger and soup,...we loved it all!! Definitely going to revisit when back in town. Thanks again for a wonderful experience :)
~Lana
Austin, TX
Thanks to you Lana for joining us and leaving your review. We're glad you loved it here and hope to welcome you again soon.
The restaurant was excellent! Food tasted great and the atmosphere was fun!
A must return.
Thank you, Michelle. It means a lot to us to have your recommendation. We look forward to serving you again soon.
The food was fantastic and of course it was great to dine on Ocean Drive. But what really made it stand out was the service, our waitress, Elena, went above and beyond. Can thoroughly recommend the South Beach Mojitos plus the salads for a vegetarian were delicious.
Good morning, FaithW. Thank you for leaving your review. We are happy that Elena made your dinner stand out we're looking forward to serving you again.
Awesome food and experience. Will definitely go back when I return to Miami
Thank you very much for your comments. We look forward to your next return!
Vacationing in south beach, Miami
Thank you for giving our restaurant 5 stars, We're glad you made us part of your Miami vacation. Come back soon!
Overpriced like everything in Miami and hidden taxes
We appreciate you leaving your opinion. We strive to be as clear as possible with upcharges and our printed menus contain a disclaimer that informs about the service charge being included on your bill. Other charges include state and city taxes that cannot be left out.
Pricey for portion sizes. Great flavor, ambiance and service.
Thank you for your business and review, Daniels. We're glad you were delighted with your overall experience. Come to dine with us again soon.
Best Cuban food in Miami!!
It honors us that you deem ours the best Cuban food in Miami. Thank you very much for giving us 5 stars. We lok forward to your return.
Part of ocean drive so kind of expected it to be touristy . Nice food , quick service . Band was ok but way too loud and left with ears ringing and we were mid way back. Then the bill > $200 for 4 only mains , and a round of drinks . Had 20% service charge , plus 9% local changes too - seems normal for Miami but not a cheap quick easy meal out
Thank you for your business and for leaving your honest opinion. We will take your comments into consideration and be more mindful of the volume in the near future. We hope to welcome you again if you return to the area and decide the price works for you.
We like to eat here when we are visiting. Like the atmosphere and the music. Would like to see the live music offered on more days of the week.
We appreciate your continued support, Connie. It's great to know you always enjoy coming to our restaurant.
The apps
Chicken cooker recommended by the server was basically fried cheese and some sort of purée
Not good
Seafood appetizer warm lobster and a few shrimp
Very poor culinary experience
Drinks good
Stay away
Your honest opinion is appreciated, ScottB, we're sorry that you felt the culinary experience was poor. We hope to have another opportunity to serve you in the future so we can show you more of our offerings and turn your experience around.
Great food and atmosphere. We ate there twice during our 3 night stay in the area.
We appreciate your repeat business and the suport, ChrystalG. it's also great to know you enjoyed your experience. Come to visit us again next time you're in Miami.
Great food, amazing service, very enjoyable atmosphere. Just a bit pricey, but worth it if you realize you’re going to South Beach.
Thank you for your business and review, Jordan. We're glad you joined us and enjoyed your visit.
We toured the entire southern part of Florida and definitely felt 1957 as being a tourist trap. I would not recommend this establishment to any of my family members or friends.
TimF, We appreciate your honest input and regret you left with a negative impression of our restaurant. We aim to deliver impeccable experiences worth the money our guests pay and hearing your opinion is a letdown to us. We offer our apologies for anything that may have caused this impression on you and we hope to be able to turn your experience around in a future visit.
Recommend!!
Thank you for your 5-star rating. We're glad you joined us and enjoyed your visit.
Great atmosphere and great food.
Thank you for your business and review, Steve. We're glad you joined us and enjoyed the food and the atmosphere.
Always my fav!!
Havana 1957 was a fun spot with excellent food and great live entertainment. It is Ocean Drive, of course. So it caters to tourists like every other spot on the strip does. If your primary concern is "authenticity," then you are looking for a spot about thirty miles across the river. If you are interested in a wide variety of Cuban dishes prepared expertly by an efficient professional kitchen staff, you will be glad you stopped in at 1957.
Thank you very much for leaving your review, bhr3. It makes us happy that you had a great experience at Havana 1957. Above all else, our main goal is guest satisfaction and we're glad it reflected during your visit.
Great service and food, but overpriced on the cocktails.
Thank you for your business and review. We're sorry you felt the cocktails were overpriced we will take your comments to heart. We hope to welcome you again soon to make your next experience with us worthy of 5 stars.
Authentic Cuban cuisine was delicious! It is a little pricey, but worth it for the food and atmosphere when you're vacationing.
Thank you for reviewing Havana 1957, Lindsay. It's great to know you enjoyed your meal and the atmosphere. We invite you to join us again for more fresh and flavorful fare.
great food, great location, great service. wait staff was attentive, food was delicious, large portion size, beautiful presentation
Thank you very much for your business and for leaving your review, VladiDadi. We are pleased that the service and dishes you tried were to your satisfaction. We invite you to join us again for more fresh and flavorful fare.
We went here during my birthday trip to Miami and the Keys. I'm pretty sure this was one of the best restaurants we've ever been to. Our server was spectacular and so good to my 5 and 7 year olds. The dishes she recommended were so amazing and although I was so unbelievably full from our meal we ate dessert too which was delicious. If you're in South Beach and need to be blown away then please go to this restaurant.
Good afternoon, Glenna. Thank you for your business and review. It makes us really happy to learn this was one of the best experiences in Miami. We're glad to have earned your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Great find. Will definitely come back when I’m in the area. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
We're happy to have earned your recommendation, Kris. Thank you for giving us 5 stars. We look forward to your return!
This place has the three things that every restaurant should have. Great food, great service and an awesome atmosphere!!! I love it and will visit again!!!
We are so pleased that your experience met your expectations on all levels. Thank you for giving us 5 stars! We look forward to hosting you again very soon.
Fantastic Cuban food close to the beach
Thank you for joining us and leaving your rating. We're glad you enjoyed your meal and hope to see you again next time you are on Ocean Drive.
