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: 3.9

3.9 (2800)

$30 and under

Cuban

15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

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
(828) 417-6866
Website
http://www.hemingwayscuba.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

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 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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Popular dishes

Fried Calamari$16.00
golden fried, w/sliced cherry peppers & garlic aioli
Mahi Ceviche*$16.00
Mahi-Mahi, shrimp, calamari, red onions, bell peppers, cucumbers, in a cilantro lime broth served w/ mariquitas
Black Bean Soup$11.00
garnished w/sour cream & cilantro
Tostones$12.00
golden fried plantains topped w/mango salsa & chimichurri
Hand-Made Empanadas$15.00
flaky pastry stuffed w/ shredded chicken or ground beef, drizzled w/zesty aioli & tomato relish. 2 per order
Crispy Caribbean Wings$18.00
chicken wings w/caribbean rub, oven-baked & tossed in orange ginger glaze
Croquetas de Jamón$12.00
made in-house smoked ham croquettes

Sanguiches

All gluten free with gluten free bread or lettuce wrap and without fries. Served with fries

El Cubano$17.00
shaved ham, slow roasted pork, grained mustard, house-made pickles, swiss cheese, on pressed cuban bread
Pan con Lechon$16.00
slow roasted pork w/mojo seasoning, sauteed onions, cilantro, zesty aioli, on pressed cuban bread.
Blackened Mahi Sandwich$18.00
6oz blackened mahi filet w/lettuce, tomato, herb remoulade on a brioche bun.
Tony's Burger$16.00
black angus burger, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, vidalia onions *ask server about our vegetarian options*
Veggie Burger$18.00
veggie patty, onions, lettuce, tomato, herbed mayo

Entrees

served w/rice & black beans

Vaca Frita$25.00
flat grilled beef, topped w/ sweet onion confit, lime, served w/ maduros, rice & beans
Bistec De Palomilla$24.00
thinly sliced top sirloin, garlic marinated seared steak, confit onions
Sunset Paella$29.00
shrimp, pei mussels, sweet sausage, lobster, yellow rice, peas & bell peppers
Arroz con Polla$28.00
slow roasted half chicken, yellow rice, roasted red peppers & sweet peas
Ropa Vieja$24.00
a traditional cuban dish whose origin reaches back to africa. slow braised shredded beef stew, onions & mixed peppers, topped w/ crispy onion strings. served w/white rice
Pilar's Fruited Salad$17.00
mixed greens, candied pecans, strawberries, blueberries, cojita cheese, citrus vinaigrette

Sides

Congri$8.00
contains pork
Black Beans$6.00
Mariquitas$6.00
plantain chips
White Rice$6.00
Battered Fries$6.00
Maduros$6.00
fried sweet plantains
Side Salad$7.00
w/ citrus vinaigrette

Dessert

Bavarian Cream Churros$7.00
Cake de Chocolate Oscuro$7.00

What 2,800 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

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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

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Hemingway's Cuba offers a vibrant dining experience with "absolutely delicious" food, particularly praised for its Marquitas, Tostones, and Crispy Caribbean Wings. The "stunning views" of the Smoky Mountains enhance the ambience, especially from the rooftop. While some find the menu limited, "fantastic service" and "lovely outdoor dining" make it a delightful visit.

2,800 Reviews

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Lori
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
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.
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Terrel
Seattle / Eastern Washington1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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Kim
Edmonton / Northern Alberta3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Go on a night where there is live music , it’s really fun Food is hit or miss but the staff is super friendly and the patio views are excellent
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Star
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The Empanadas were fabulous! The service was a little slow, but overall great visit.
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Luis F.
Charlotte25 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We had dinner at your restaurant last evening. I am going to concentrate on the food only. Service was great. About the food, it was so mediocre (with the exception of plantains as an appetizer) that we have decided we will not eat there again. One of the 2 entrees was a Palomilla steak. The steak was good. The side dishes were white rice (came less than warm, almost cold), black beens (were cold) and sweet plantains (they were right temperature), they were good. The other entree was Ropa Vieja. It had pieces of gristle, big mistake not to inspect the meat carefully before cooking it. The side dishes were the same, white rice (cold), black beans (cold) and sweet fried plantain (that was good). Then, the final touch: pastelitos de guayaba. Those were not pastelitos, they looked like empanadas and the guava was runny, pale, strange, certainly not guava paste. The body of the empanadas was soggy, when empanadas are supposed to be crispy on the outside. After that last dish, 2 espressos. Weak espressos, and they were warm, not hot as espressos should be. At the end, we were disappointed. We were told the chef is Cuban. We were expecting great traditional Cuban food as the one we know. We are Cubans. We know what great Cuban food is.
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Kim
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant! The food is delicious! We had the ceviche, paella, and pork sandwich. All exceeded expectations. The outside patio, surrounded by the Smokey Mountains, is comfortable and inviting with stunning views. And we were lucky enough to be there when the live band, Prodigal Son, performed beautiful Cuban music. We had a wonderful evening. Highly recommend.
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Martha
Asheville / Western North Carolina6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I eat here at least once every time I come to Asheville. The food and service are excellent.
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Lynn
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Our reservation was late, but our waitress seemed more concerned with the kitchen closing than in caring for us. The food was mediocre, the seafood in the paella was overcooked. We tried 4 out of the 5 red wine choices for a glass of wine and all 4 were undrinkable. Cocktails were fine. On a clear day the view is wonderful, unfortunately it poured rain the entire time, not their fault. But there was a DJ and the music was very loud. There was not much that was enjoyable for us.
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Courtnay
Atlanta2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and views. Service was good at all. We sat and had dinner on the rooftop. The food was just ok. The paella was plain and seafood was mediocre. The ropa vieja was too salty for me. Empanadas were plain as well.
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Hemingway's Cuba is rated 3.9 stars by 2800 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 23, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

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

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

Hemingway's Cuba

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Arroz con Polla

Ropa Vieja

BREAKFAST EMPANADAS

Tapas

Fried Calamari$16.00

Mahi Ceviche*$16.00

Black Bean Soup$11.00

Tostones$12.00

Hand-Made Empanadas$15.00

Crispy Caribbean Wings$18.00

Croquetas de Jamón$12.00

Sanguiches

El Cubano$17.00

Pan con Lechon$16.00

Blackened Mahi Sandwich$18.00

Tony's Burger$16.00

Veggie Burger$18.00

Entrees

Vaca Frita$25.00

Bistec De Palomilla$24.00

Sunset Paella$29.00

Arroz con Polla$28.00

Ropa Vieja$24.00

Pilar's Fruited Salad$17.00

Sides

Congri$8.00

Black Beans$6.00

Mariquitas$6.00

White Rice$6.00

Battered Fries$6.00

Maduros$6.00

Side Salad$7.00

Dessert

Bavarian Cream Churros$7.00

Cake de Chocolate Oscuro$7.00

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