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Havana Central Times Square, New York, NY

Havana Central Times Square

4.4 (8396)
$30 and under
Cuban
151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Havana Central Times Square is the premier Cuban restaurant and rum bar in New York City. Relish our range of delectable Cuban dishes available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Check out our NEW Weekday Lunch Menu featuring $15.95 Lunch Combos, Lunch Bowls (starting at $14.95), plus other value driven items. Dive into the rhythms of live Latin music every Fri from 6-9pm & Sun from 5-8pm. Apart from our irresistible food and music, Havana Central boasts excellent Happy Hour Specials Monday - Friday from 3-7pm and provides both off-site catering and special event hosting including corporate dinners, team happy hours, tour & travel groups, student groups, pre-theater groups, pharmaceutical dinners, birthdays and more. Located in the heart of Midtown, we are steps from Broadway and the theater district (steps from Buena Vista Social Club, Hamilton, Death Becomes Her), making Havana Central a great pre or post theater stop. Enjoy our $49 Pre Theater Menu (offered Mon - Fri 3-630pm).

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles & Party Platters, plus a full menu of classic Cuban cuisine. Our experienced staff can accommodate all of your catering needs from drop off luncheons to full service banquets. Pharmaceutical Lunches available too.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to host parties of 10-250 guests. Our private mezzanine is perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions & holiday events. Both our Glass Room & VIP Area are also ideal for groups up to 25. We can also bring a taste of Cuba to you with our off-site catering program!
  • Private party contact
    Elaine Peralta: (212) 398-7447
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Cross street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave
  • 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
  • Entertainment
    Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happiest Hours

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Fri - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:30 PM,Sat - 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Step inside for NYC's most energetic Latin Happy Hour! Offered Monday - Friday from 3pm - 7pm, Havana Central features drink specials restaurant wide like $8 Classic Mojitos, $10 Espresso Martinis and $6 Beers (and more). Exclusive to the bar area is our Bar Bites menu including 1/2 Price Empanadas, $9.95 Slider Trios, Fried Calamari, Tacos and more!

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What 8,396 people are saying

Havana Central Times Square reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Havana Central Times Square offers a lively Cuban experience with "amazing food and drinks" and "energetic music." Patrons praise the "friendly and attentive" staff, flavorful dishes like empanadas and ropa vieja, and delicious mojitos. Ideal for pre-theater dining, the vibrant atmosphere is often bustling, so reservations are recommended.
8,396 Reviews
  1. Keeva

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, noise level a little loud but tolerable. $8 happy hour drinks had no alcohol. When I asked the waiter about it, he was highly defensive. Said I needed to pay extra for more alcohol. I said I don’t want extra I just want what I paid for. Geeez!! I ended up buying a regular (non happy hour) drink off the menu which was delicious. Happy hour drinks are a waste of money!

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  2. William

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go-to restaurant for Cuban food when I’m in Times Square area. Love it.

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  3. Martha VIP

    Austin9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun night listening to great live music and delicious food!
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thanks for sharing! We’re so happy you enjoyed the live music and delicious food. Looking forward to having you back for another fun night soon at Havana Central!

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  4. MURIEL

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best visit so far. This is my fourth visit and I was surprised when the servers can over and sang Happy Birthday to me. The food is always delicious and the drinks are perfectly blended. Thanks Havana staff for making my birthday weekend awesome.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for making Havana Central part of your birthday celebration—what an honor to celebrate your special day with you on your fourth visit! We’re so happy the food, drinks, and birthday serenade made your weekend awesome. Looking forward to many more visits and celebrations together!

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  5. Laura

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. The service was awesome. The server was super nice and helpful
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and had awesome service. We’ll be sure to pass along the shoutout to your server. Hope to see you again soon at Havana Central!

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  6. Melena

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and overall experience is amazing. I wish I would’ve known that I could’ve ordered the half-price appetizers at the bar and brought them to the table when it was ready. Will definitely go there again.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and overall experience. Next time, definitely take advantage of our half-price appetizers at the bar — it’s a great way to start the meal while waiting for your table. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon at Havana Central!

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  7. Ny-Asha

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, staff were fun, energetic and very helpful! Highly reccommend.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the amazing food and had a great time with our fun and energetic staff. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you again soon at Havana Central!

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  8. Thomas

    New Jersey32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Some in our party said the turkey Cubano was dry. My classico Cubano was good. Others liked their empanadas. Beans were only warm. Biggest issue was we arrived for our 12:00 reservation on time and were not seated until 12:10. The restaurant was not full. They had not prepared for our party of 8 in advance. Appetizer of maduros was served promptly, but then waited until after 1:00 for our meals to be served. When we inquired as we had show tickets for 2:00, we were told we should have come earlier. REALLY?
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thomas, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the delays and seating issues you encountered, especially given your time constraints with show tickets. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We’re also sorry some dishes did not meet expectations. Your feedback will be shared with our team to improve both our service and food quality. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future.

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  9. Joseph

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great time when I visit Havana Central. Our waiter was personable, engaging and knowledgeable. Made great recommendations. The food was great and came in a reasonable amount of time and the ambiance and vibe was just right. A lovely experience.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear your visit to Havana Central was a lovely experience, from the great food to the service and atmosphere. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to your server. Can’t wait to welcome you back again soon!

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  10. Jake

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Our favorite was the picadillo empanadas. The mojitos were perfect too. Definitely a place to go.
    Havana Central Times SquareResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you so much for the great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you loved the picadillo empanadas and those perfect mojitos. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon at Havana Central!

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FAQs

Havana Central Times Square offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Havana Central Times Square also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 398-7440.

Havana Central Times Square is rated 4.4 stars by 8396 OpenTable diners.

Havana Central Times Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 67 times today
Google Map for Havana Central Times Square

151 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 6th & 7th
  • Neighborhood
    Theater District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking & Public pay lots in the area:<br />145 West 47th Street between 6th and 7th Ave<br />25 W 48th St, between 5th and 6th Ave<br />148 W 48th St, between 6th and 7th Ave
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Live Latin music 5 nights a week.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Havana Central brings authentic Latin cuisine to your home and office. Featuring Boxed Lunches, Family Bundles &amp; Party Platters, plus a full menu of classic Cuban cuisine. Our experienced staff can accommodate all of your catering needs from drop off luncheons to full service banquets. Pharmaceutical Lunches available too.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to host parties of 10-250 guests. Our private mezzanine is perfect for cocktail parties, presentations, seated receptions & holiday events. Both our Glass Room & VIP Area are also ideal for groups up to 25. We can also bring a taste of Cuba to you with our off-site catering program!
  • Private party contact
    Elaine Peralta: (212) 398-7447
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