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Hemingway's Cuba, Asheville, NC

Hemingway's Cuba

3.9 (2807)
$30 and under
Cuban
15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–9:30 am Bar Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    Grove Arcade
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available, $5 for guest of Restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, 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

What 2,807 people are saying

Hemingway's Cuba 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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hemingway's Cuba offers "excellent Cuban food and a great view" with a rooftop ambiance that's perfect for enjoying live music. The "service is beyond excellent," with attentive staff ensuring drinks are always topped up. While some find the menu limited, the cocktails and views make it "definitely worth a visit."
2,807 Reviews
  1. Berto

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
     Great experience, great outdoors with live music
    Hemingway's CubaResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Berto, Gracias for the great review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the beautiful outdoors and the live music at Hemingway's Cuba. We can't wait to see you back again for more fun and good vibes!

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  2. JEFF VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Didn’t get seated with our reservation. The reservation system will not allow you to book an outside table. We were there purely for the view. They offered to seat us inside. But why eat inside at a place with mediocre food when there are so many good restaurants in Asheville? We walked to Zabra and had a fantastic dinner. Likely won’t go back.

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  3. Kay VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat on patio and view was wonderful. Live Cuban band was great. Super service, tasty cocktails and yummy food. A total win. Make reservations for patio tho, it was busy.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Kay, Gracias for the amazing review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the wonderful view, live Cuban music, and our tasty cocktails and food at Hemingway's Cuba. It sounds like you had a fantastic time! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more great times! Salud!

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  4. Margaret

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We have loved Hemingways in the past, but were sadly disappointed on our recent visit. It started when our server brought us water in plastic cups. Drinks from the bar were served in real glasses, thankfully, so why not the water? The menu has been reduced to a few Cuban entres and a handful of sandwiches, two of which are burgers which we can get at any restaurant. There were no dinner specials and the dinners available on the menu came with no salad or other sides. The place was mostly empty yet drinks were slow to arrive as was our food order. When making the reservation, the app asked about any special occasions, and I indicated we were celebrating a birthday, yet no one commented on that or suggested a special dessert for the table --- which we might have bought, had we not been so ready to leave after such a long wait for so-so food. It was sad to see a once thriving, vibing spot so empty and dull. I hope whoever is in charge can bring it back to life, because we really did love the food and the atmosphere before!

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  5. Bonnie

    Asheville / Western North Carolina9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the SUNSET PAELLA, it was so small we all thought it was an appetizer. Two tiny shrimp, three muscles and two little shredded pieces of lobster and a ton of salted rice way too salty & way over price for $29. I didn’t even finish it. My husband had a hamburger. The fries had pepper on them, our friend had a veggie burger. She said that was good and another friend had a hamburger said it was good. Nothing special about this place except for the cocktails. The cocktails are great and so are the views. Not interested in going back. A few years ago we had a much better meal & experience.

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  6. Lynn

    Atlanta6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. And ambiance on roof top enjoyable. Definitely worth a visit.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded 5 days ago
    Hey Lynn, Gracias for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the excellent food and the ambiance on our rooftop. It's always our pleasure to create a memorable experience for our guests at Hemingway's Cuba. We hope to see you again soon for another visit!

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  7. cindy

    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I REALLY wanted like this restaurant but it fell short of my expectations. I understand they were short staffed but our server rushed us through our order. I didn't get my sunset mojito until after our appetizer and dinner. Even though it was one of the first things I ordered. The server never checked on our table once we got our food. Which was super unfortunate because we desperately needed salt and pepper. Anything to be able to eat what I could only call uncle bens rice and a can of Goya black beans. I had the ropa vieja and it had no seasoning. This is an apps and drinks kinda place. I will say the ambiance is perfection. The band was beautifully playing inside and the roof top seating has such amazing views.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Cindy, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Hemingway's Cuba didn't meet your expectations. It’s frustrating to feel rushed and to not receive timely service. Your comments about the food quality are important, and we will address this with our team.

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  8. Lori

    Washington, D.C. Area20 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent!! Food was very disappointing. Soup was cold and empanadas dry and tasteless. I was there a couple of years ago and the food was much better.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded 7 days ago
    Hey Lori, Gracias for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I'm really sorry to hear that your recent experience at Hemingway's Cuba didn't meet your expectations, especially regarding the quality of our food. This isn't the standard we strive for, and your insights are invaluable in helping us improve.

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  9. Terrel

    Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Cuban food and a great view! We were glad we had the experience.

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  10. Wes

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our visit to Hemingway's Cuba was SPOT ON!! The food was absolutely delicious!!! I highly recommend the Marquitas, Tostones, or the Crispy Caribbean Wings. All three are outstanding. The pricing is appropriate for the current political/economic state and their service is beyond excellent. Our drinks never went unfilled, our table was cleared in a pace to keep up with our meal, and our server was polite, friendly, and fun!!!

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 19 times today
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15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grove Arcade
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–9:30 am Bar Daily 4:30 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, 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
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