Hemingway's Cuba

Name: Hemingway's Cuba
Address: 15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, 28801
Telephone: (828) 417-6866
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

2554 Reviews

$30 and under

Cuban

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Recognized as the best Cuban food in the state of North Carolina by Big 7 Travel, come savor our savory Cuban dinner menu in Asheville, North Carolina. We pair traditional Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair to deliver an experience that keeps you coming back for more. Paired with the stunning panoramic views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Hemingway's Cuba is a favorite Asheville restaurant and rooftop bar for visitors and locals alike.

Thank you for booking your reservation at Hemingway’s Cuba! We look forward to having you. If you’d like to sit on our rooftop terrace, please put your request in the notes. Please note that terrace seating is not guaranteed due to high demand and weather restrictions.
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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Thu 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Fri–Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(828) 417-6866
Website
http://www.hemingwayscuba.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Blake Johnson

Location
15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Neighborhood
Asheville
Cross street
Grove Arcade
Parking details
Valet parking available, $5 for guest of Restaurant
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Salsa de Maiz$12.00
roasted corn, black eyed peas, jalapenos, red onion, cilantro & cotija cheese. served with mariquita chips
Burger Sliders$15.00
lettuce, tomato, caramelized onions, thousand island dressing
Ceviche Mixto*$18.00
gulf shrimp, panasius, calamari, octopus, cilantro, & red onions, marinated in lime juice served with mariquitas
Empanadas de Pollo$12.00
pulled chicken, baby tomatoes
Empanadas de res$12.00
picadillo ground beef, baby tomatoes
Alitas de Pollo al Mojo$16.00
mojo marinated chicken wings, choice of: mango habanero or roasted pineapple chili BBQ
Croquetas de Jamón$12.00
made in-house smoked ham croquettes
Camarones al Ajillo$18.00
shrimp, garlic, white wine, cuban bread
Yuca Frita$10.00
yuca fries, garlic aioli
Mariquitas$6.00
plantain chips, mojo
Mixed Greens Salad$12.00
baby tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, red wine vinaigrette
Tostones Board$24.00
served with the following toppings: picadillo, pulled hickory nut gap pork-mango, heirloom tomatoes-cucumber-lime
- Serves Two$24.00

Sandwiches

All gluten free with gluten free bread or lettuce wrap and without fries. Served with fries ($4 up charge for substitution)

Frita Cubana$18.00
paprika spiced patty with beef, pork and chorizo crispy potato sticks, vidalia onions, sriracha aioli
Pilar's Double Burger*$18.00
two patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato vidalia onions, thousand Island dressing
Veggie Burger$16.00
vidalia onions, lettuce, tomato, herbed mayo
El Cubano$16.00
swiss cheese, sweet ham, slow roasted pork, pickles, mustard
Pollo or Camarones Tacos$18.00
mojo marinated, choice of flour or corn torilla. lettuce, onion, cotija cheese, siracha lime sour cream, with a side of corn salsa. 3 per order
Pan con Pollo o Bistec* Especial$16.00
grilled chicken or sirloin steak, sauteed onions, herb mayo, lettuce, tomato, potato sticks

Entrees

choice of two sides

Guava Salad$16.00
mixed greens, yucca croutons, pineapple, avocado guava vinaigrette (no sides)
Bistec de Palomilla*$24.00
sirloin steak, sauteed onions
Pollo a la Plancha$22.00
grilled chicken breast, garlic, rosemary, sauteed onions
Arroz con Pollo$28.00
yellow rice, roasted chicken, roasted red peppers, maduros, olives, sweet peas, (no sides)
Camarones Con Coco$26.00
jumbo shrimp sautéed with sweet peppers & onions in an annatto and coconut cream sauce. Served with cilantro rice Topped with a mariquita crumble (no sides)
Masas de Cerdo Fritas$22.00
crispy hickory nut gap pork, onions, garlic
Ropa Vieja$22.00
slow braised shredded beef stew, roasted red peppers, crispy onion strings
Vaca Frita$24.00
pan fried shredded skirt steak, garlic mojo, fresh lime, onions

Sides

White Rice$6.00
Black Beans$6.00
Seasonal Veggie$8.00
French Fries$6.00
Maduros$8.00
fried sweet plantains
Congri$8.00
contains pork
Plain Tostones$8.00
smashed and fried plantains
Mariquitas$6.00
plantain chips
Side Salad$6.00

Dessert

Churros$10.00
fried cinnamon sugar dough, house dulce de leche, house dark chocolate sauce
Cake de Ron$16.00
rum-soaked cake, blackberry sauce, house made whipped cream
- For Two$16.00
Passion Fruit Flan$9.00
whipped cream, white choclate garnish, strawberries, mint
Chocolate Tres Leches$14.00
cofee mousse, chocolate curls, cherry sauce
Burnt Basque Cheesecake$14.00
mixed berry compote, whipped cream, tortas de aceite
Chocolate Martini$16.00
stoli vanilla vodka, crème de cacao, Bailey's house dark chocolate sauce
Espresso Martini$16.00
stoli vanilla vodka, Cuban espresso cold brew, Bailey's Kahlua

What 2,554 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Hot spot
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Great for scenic views
Asheville
Hot spot
Asheville
Great for outdoor dining
Asheville
Great for scenic views
Asheville
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2,554 Reviews

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Casual
Houston
63 reviews
vip
4.0
63 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great place for a meal with awesome views of the mountains. Made it in time for sunset. Food and drinks were excellent and the place was energetic.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 3 days ago
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are absolutely delighted you were able to join us for sunset and got to enjoy dinner with us. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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Star
Greater Boston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience3
Went for the Thanksgiving dinner, the turkey was great, the rest was okay. Once we were seated it was almost 20mins before a server came over, and that was after we had to ask. Our server was very nice though once she was there. It's a great location!
Hemingway's CubaResponded 3 days ago
Hello Star, Thank you so much for your kind feedback, we really appreciate you and your party dining with us for you Thanksgiving dinner. We sincerely apologize for your wait on service, but I'm glad she was still able to provide you with a good experience. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management
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JorgeP
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had Taunksgiving dinner here and really enjoyed all the flavors and food selection but the portions were somewhat small. We ordered the rice pudding and the rice was not properly cooked and hard. Other than that we had an amazing dinner and time here and will return next time we are in town.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 3 days ago
Hello JorgeP, We are so grateful for your patronage with us for our Thanksgiving dinner. We really appreciate your kind words and feedback. Our team worked hard to try and deliver a wonderful experience for the holiday to all our guests. We hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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FoodieGal
Tampa
57 reviews
vip
1.0
57 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience2
The restaurant struggled on Thanksgiving, and did not notify diners they had « run out » of most items — including salad! until an order was placed. It’s also surprising after only two hours of service. That seems to indicate basic logistics need serious attention, but so do training and communication issues. A table next to us got a salad after we were told they ran out. The mgr stated that’s because they were able to get provisions from another restaurant. Service was illogical and it took two hours to get our third choice entree. So disappointing! Should have been addressed well before closing time. To be fair, they were polite and offered a chance to return, but they were woefully unprepared to serve the Cuban dishes they are known for. Overall, the restaurant needs a lot of work. We wish them the best because the rooftop is neat.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 3 days ago
Hello, We really appreciate your feedback and are so thankful that you joined us for Thanksgiving dinner. We sincerely apologize for the shortcomings you encountered during your visit to our restaurant. We appreciate your constructive feedback to help us identify areas of improvement. Especially between communication between our kitchen and front of house team. We greatly appreciate your patience with us throughout the experience. We will definitely be making changes for our next holiday dinner. I hope in the future if you dine with us again, we can provide you with a better experience and more of our well-known dishes. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall1food1service2ambience1
Worst dinner of my life. Quality and waiting 97 minutes. Waitress was great but she was setup to fail.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 3 days ago
Hello, We greatly appreciate your feedback, and patience with us while joining us for Thanksgiving dinner. We sincerely apologize that you did not enjoy your experience with us and we will work to improve. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management
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KellieW
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the ease of making a reservation to the point of paying our bill, everything was top notch. Staff were amazing, food was excellent and the taste and smells knock you for a loop. What an amazing experience it was. Portions were generous and what we had was exquisite, savory and delicious.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 3 days ago
Hello KellieW, Thank you so much for joining us for your Thanksgiving dinner. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us. Our team worked hard to deliver a stress-free holiday to our guests. It's wonderful to hear that we were able to do that for your party. I will pass your kind words along to our kitchen team. They will be so happy to hear that you enjoyed their food! We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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Lunch
Miami
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience1
We orders two steaks. One of them was uneatable. Extremely chewy. We sent it back. The manager refused to take it out of the bill and charged us 50% for the dish, even though we were 5 people and bill was over 300. Never coming back.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 3 days ago
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I apologize that one of the dishes was not up to your dining expectations during your visit with us. We will work to improve. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management
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SaraH
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wonderful service and very accommodating to one guest’s dietary needs. Overall a great experience. The only thing I would change is lower the music.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 6 days ago
Hello SaraH, Thank you so much for your kind feedback, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience with us. I'm so glad our team was able to help with dietary restrictions in your party. We hope you visit us again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server anticipated all of our needs and knew the menu very well.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 6 days ago
Hello, We really appreciate your feedback and support. I'm glad our server was able to make your experience wonderful. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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StephanieW
Western NC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
We made the reservation based on there being live music which was advertised on the website. After arrival we were told the music had stopped two weeks prior. This should have been advertised! The patio is very nice on a sunny day. The food is average certainly not the best brunch in Asheville but, live music would have made it experience we were looking for.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 6 days ago
Hello Stephanie, I apologize for the confusion about our live music and that we were not able to reach your dining expectations. I will pass your feedback along to our kitchen team, and make sure all our advertising is updated. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was wonderful. Would definitely recommend this place. The drinks were amazing.
Hemingway's CubaResponded 6 days ago
Hello, Thank you for your kind words and support. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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LeeK
Charlotte
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience3
Waited a long time for service. Food didn't have any flavor and the tacos fell apart, making a mess and difficult to eat with a fork. Server would disappear alot, enough that one of her tables across from got up and left after not even getting there drinks after waiting 20 minutes.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 19, 2023
Hello, Thank you for bringing the wait time issue to our attention. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. Please know that we take your feedback seriously, and we're actively working to improve our service for a more efficient and enjoyable dining experience in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back for a better experience. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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yfraga13
Miami
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Cuban coffee was cold and flan really bad. The wait for food longer than expected since it wasn't too busy
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 19, 2023
Hello, We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that the Cuban coffee didn't meet your expectations, and the quality of the flan fell short. Providing a delightful culinary experience is paramount to us, and I regret that we didn't deliver on this occasion. Additionally, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the longer-than-expected wait for your food. We understand the importance of timely service and are actively addressing this issue to ensure a more efficient and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. I hope in the future if you return, we can provide you with a better experience. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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JohnF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a wonderful meal with tasty cocktails on the rooftop. Buffy was an attentive server.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 19, 2023
Hello John, Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy that Buffy was able to provide you with such a great experience. We hope you visit us again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Good food. Great atmosphere. The roof top is amazing!
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 16, 2023
Hello, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed dining with us, and our team was able to provide you with a wonderful experience. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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1Happygrl
Alabama
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was fast and friendly. Food was okay, every at the table enjoyed their cocktail selections and the view is outstanding.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 17, 2023
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. I'm glad our team was able to give you a good experience! I apologize that our food did not reach your dining expectations. I will pass your feedback along to our kitchen team so we can make improvements. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Hemingway's Management.
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MandyH
Raleigh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Considering there were not many people in the restaurant, it was very disorganized feeling. I'm not blaming the staff, who were extremely pleasant, but it felt like they were understaffed which was putting unnecessary stress on everyone. The food itself was well-made but unremarkable and as we ate of the Cuban side of the menu I expected something a little more unusual than the offerings they had.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 10, 2023
Hello Mandy, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about your dining experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and want to express our gratitude for your kind words regarding our staff. We are delighted that they provided a pleasant experience for you. We apologize for any disorganization you may have perceived during your visit. We take your feedback seriously and understand the importance of creating a seamless dining experience for our guests. Regarding your comments on the food, we regret to hear that our menu did not meet your expectations. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any additional comments or suggestions. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience2
Front end, hostess etc awful, need training! Good authentic and good portions
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 5, 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your thoughts. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food during your visit. I apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with a member of our staff. We take feedback very seriously and will make sure we address our team. I hope in the future if you return, we can provide you with better service. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OliviaF
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
May be better for outdoor drinks at sunset. Came here for our 1 night in Asheville and unfortunately didn't live up to the hype. Missed the view because of the time of our reservation - my bad not theirs. But service was pretty slow - an entire hour to get a salad, pretty sure they forgot about us ... salad wasn't as described on the menu. Everything was dry and inedible - Yucca fries and empanadas. Paid the bill, all full plates and unfortunately nothing was offered to remedy the situation. $100+ later and we left hungry.
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AndrewP
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of or favorite place to eat when we come to Asheville.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 5, 2023
Hello AndrewP, We are thrilled to hear you enjoy dining with us. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how much you enjoy everything! It really means a lot. We hope you visit us again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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KellieB
Greensboro
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Had to send the menu (the actual menu) back 2 times as they were VERY dirty (food crusted on). The wine glass was streaked with soap. The grilled chicken while moist was rather bland. My husband had the ropa and it was much better than the chicken. Our server Chamblee was very sweet though. Unfortunately we won’t be back.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 5, 2023
Hello Kellie, We appreciate your feedback and apologize for the issues you encountered during your visit. It's disappointing to hear about the cleanliness of the menus and the streaked wine glass, as this does not reflect our usual standards of service. We're glad to hear that your server, Chamblee, provided you with excellent service. We'll make sure to pass on your compliments to her. Regarding the food, we understand that the grilled chicken didn't meet your expectations, but we're pleased to hear that your husband enjoyed the ropa vieja. Our team takes these comments seriously and will use your feedback to improve our menu and the overall dining experience. I hope in the future if you return, we can provide you with a better experience. Best Regards, Hemingway's Managment
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Chicken sandwich we got wasn’t good. Reminded me of airport food
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 3, 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your thoughts. I apologize that you did not enjoy our pan con especial. I will pass your feedback along to our kitchen team. I hope in the future if you return, we're able to provide you with an experience that will reach your dining expectations. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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JonathanA
Kansas City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was fantastic. The service was great and the food was amazing.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 1, 2023
Hello JonathanA, I'm glad to hear that you had a fantastic experience with us. Thank you so much for letting us know. We hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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KMichelle
Raleigh
22 reviews
vip
1.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
overall1food3service2ambience4
Over the years, we’ve made Hemingway’s a must have spot to dine among our other favorite eateries. While our initial visit was 5-stars across the board, each visit has decreased in service, food & value. The hostess tossed our menus on the table as a rude drive by (the African American gentleman host was stellar however), we waited for 15 minutes for flatware & napkins, the food was room temperature, our server was nice but mostly absent from the table and the value of the food for what was served was abysmal. Unfortunately, this was the final try at Hemingway’s. The views are amazing but we certainly won’t be back.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 29, 2023
Hello, It was a pleasure to speak with you. Again, we apologize for your experience and thank you for your feedback. All feedback helps us improve and grow our team. I hope in the future if you return, we can provide you with a better experience. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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ChristineM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were able to sit outside for dinner and watched the beautiful sunset while we dined. The food was AMAZING!! The Latin music was fun! The whole experience was wonderful. Will definitely be back.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 1, 2023
Hello ChristineM, Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed your experience with us. The sunset on the patio is always a beautiful sight, and we are so happy you got to experience it with us. Our kitchen team will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed everything. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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kcmem
Denver
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
Great venue, great price , great service!! Beautiful view!
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 1, 2023
Hello, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit with us. Thank you for the kind words, and we hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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DianaM
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
Ambience and location is amazing! Watched the sun set on the mountains from the rooftop. Service and food were alright.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 1, 2023
Hello Diana, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed the view during your visit. We appreciate your honest feedback regarding the service and food. Your input is valuable, and it helps us continue to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again, and we'll strive to make your entire dining experience amazing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great all the way around. Our reservation allowed about 90 min before sunset which was perfect. The food was delicious and service very good. A great date night to celebrate a birthday. Highly recommend
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 1, 2023
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are so happy that your party was able to enjoy the sunset during your visit and enjoyed everything especially during such a special occasion. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable dining experience. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view was 10/10. I couldn’t believe it. Such a beautiful and fun vibe. The food was delish, not pretentious, just really good and the staff was cool, young, welcoming and hospitable. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 29, 2023
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time during your visit. It's always wonderful to know that our guests enjoyed the view and the overall ambience of the restaurant. We take pride in offering a welcoming and hospitable environment and are so happy to have reach that mark during your visit. We also appreciate your kind words about our food. We strive to provide high-quality, delicious dishes, and it's great to hear that you found our offerings to be really good. We hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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Lilsmos
Raleigh
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Been here twice and food could be better. Very nice wait staff and nice surroundings . Wanted to order ground been empanadas which should be a staple but out of ground been on Friday noon. Had the chicken instead and it was very dry. Nice place but needs to improve the food.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on November 1, 2023
Hello, Thank you for leaving us a review. We are so glad that our staff was able to provide you with a good experience. I apologize that we ran out of empanadas, and more were not ready yet during your visit. We will work to improve. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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DAVEY
Nashville
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Ate here while visiting the area. Brought another couple with us & all of us totally enjoyed our meals. It’s a bit noisy inside with all the concrete floors etc. our server Ally was tremendous. We all agreed we’d come back if back in town.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 25, 2023
Hello Davey, Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed dining with us during your visit in Asheville. It wonderful to hear that Ally was able to provide you with a great experience. We hope to see you again in the future. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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BrianB
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view at Hemingway’s is one of the best in Western North Carolina. The food is excellent. Cocktails were very good. There was a fun Cuban band that played out on the deck. Great time overall for my daughter’s birthday.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 25, 2023
Hello BrianB, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your experience with us so much. I'm so glad you were able to celebrate a birthday during our live music night. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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DebraG
Western NC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
We love this restaurant. The food is delicious. They even prepared my favorite Pan Con Bistec, no longer on the menu. The service is always stellar. The cocktails are always delicious. We usually dine their on my Birthday & our Anniversary. This is why I gave an overall 4 star rating. We had early reservations, we chose a window table (the second one from the door leading to the deck). It actually is our favorite, beautiful views, you can watch the bartender’s adding a little flair behind the bar. We don’t mind the door. I enjoy watching the coming & going. So noise is not the problem. The problem comes when 1st, the dining room is empty (everyone is on the deck). When we arrived there was a family of 4 top at the 1st table, there was a 2 top at the 3rd table, we sat in between. The 4 adults leave. Then 3 adults with a small child, possibly 2 were seated at the 1st table by the door. Please keep in mind this is my 60th birthday. The staff bring over a high chair. Well that didn’t last long. The parents were oblivious to this child. When they were seated I told my husband give the child 5 minutes, it was more like 2 minutes. He played with the silverware, banging it on the table. He started hitting the glass windows. It was not appropriate for this type of setting. I’m fine with children, if they behave, or even if the parents attempt to control them. They just continued with their conversation & tuned him out. I kept looking over, & I caught the grandmothers eye & I think she realized, they were intruding on our dinner. The mother finally got up, and took the child outside. The father joined her. I looked at the grandmother & mouthed its my birthday, with a pleading look. 5 min later they were back. Needless to say our two desserts we took home along with 1/2 our meals. I just feel in an empty dining area why choose to sit this family right next to a couple enjoying a special occasion. Disappointed yes!! Poor seating yes! $150 + w/ a bag of to go boxes not ok.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 29, 2023
Hello, It was a pleasure to speak with you. I apologize about your experience and thank you for your feedback. We always strive to provide excellent food and service to our guests. I regret in this instance that we failed. I hope in the future, if you return we can provide you with a better experience. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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ShawnO
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for a birthday party and it was fantastic!!! The food is amazing it was a beautiful fall day
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 23, 2023
Hello Shawn, Thank you for your kind words. We are so happy that your party enjoyed their experience, especially during such an important day! We hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view was beautiful. We took our 3 children and since we ate around 5:00 on a Thursday, it was casual enough for them.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 20, 2023
Hello, Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed dining with us and hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Made a reservation weeks in advance and made note of outside for sunset. Unfortunately there was a cold snap and I was pleased to be eating inside. However they stuck us at table on the end next to the conference entrance. There were other more desirable tables open but I decided not say anything. I feel those with reservations should be given the better tables. The service and food were mediocre. We waited too long for our appetizer. The first one they brought to the table didn’t belong to us. After we finished our appetizer and dishes were cleared by our waiter, someone else tried to deliver another appetizer to our table that belonged to the table next to us. I take issue with their system, disorganized and not efficient.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 18, 2023
Hello, We appreciate your valuable feedback. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. I'm sorry that you experience an inconvenient wait for your appetizer. We will address this issue with our kitchen team. As for the other mistakes, we will definitely retrain our food runner from that night. Thank you for bringing these mistakes to our attention. As for your table, we are always happy to move guests to a table they prefer more. Some guests do enjoy that table, as it's more private than the other tables in the restaurant area. We will work to improve more. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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MartyD
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to celebrate a birthday. Our server Trey was excellent and helped to make our dining experience even more enjoyable!
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 18, 2023
Hello Marty, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so happy that Trey was able to enhance your dining experience. We are so grateful you chose us to celebrate such a special event. We hope you visit us again soon! Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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KenF
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
I’m used to good Cuban food in Tampa. Hemmingways was poor. Very disappointed.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 18, 2023
Hello Ken, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your valuable feedback. I will pass it along to our kitchen team so we can make improvements. I'm sorry that during your visit we did not reach your dining expectations, I hope in the future if you return you find our food more to your liking. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The cocktails were fantastic. Highly recommend the Sundown in Havana. The Camarones al Ajillo appetizer was amazing. The best dinner entrees with our group were Camarones Con Coco and Vaca Frita. The Cuban sandwich was average. My daughter got the burger and it was not typical burger so she didn’t like it. The server was great at accommodating our picky teens.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 18, 2023
Hello, Thank you for your kind review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit. I'm glad our team was able to accommodate your group. We hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service. Loved the rooftop. Will definitely come again when in Asheville.
Hemingway's CubaResponded on October 14, 2023
Hello, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that you had a great experience with us and hope to see you again soon. Best Regards, Hemingway's Management.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Hemingway's Cuba is rated 4.2 stars by 2554 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 2, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

Cross street
Grove Arcade
Neighborhood
Asheville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Thu 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Fri–Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cuban
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking available, $5 for guest of Restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Blake Johnson
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hemingwayscuba.com/
Phone number
(828) 417-6866

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Arroz Con Pollo

Ropa Vieja

Shrimp

Small Plates

Salsa de Maiz$12.00

Burger Sliders$15.00

Ceviche Mixto*$18.00

Empanadas de Pollo$12.00

Empanadas de res$12.00

Alitas de Pollo al Mojo$16.00

Croquetas de Jamón$12.00

Camarones al Ajillo$18.00

Yuca Frita$10.00

Mariquitas$6.00

Mixed Greens Salad$12.00

Tostones Board$24.00

Sandwiches

Frita Cubana$18.00

Pilar's Double Burger*$18.00

Veggie Burger$16.00

El Cubano$16.00

Pollo or Camarones Tacos$18.00

Pan con Pollo o Bistec* Especial$16.00

Entrees

Guava Salad$16.00

Bistec de Palomilla*$24.00

Pollo a la Plancha$22.00

Arroz con Pollo$28.00

Camarones Con Coco$26.00

Masas de Cerdo Fritas$22.00

Ropa Vieja$22.00

Vaca Frita$24.00

Sides

White Rice$6.00

Black Beans$6.00

Seasonal Veggie$8.00

French Fries$6.00

Maduros$8.00

Congri$8.00

Plain Tostones$8.00

Mariquitas$6.00

Side Salad$6.00

Dessert

Churros$10.00

Cake de Ron$16.00

Passion Fruit Flan$9.00

Chocolate Tres Leches$14.00

Burnt Basque Cheesecake$14.00

Chocolate Martini$16.00

Espresso Martini$16.00

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