Havana 1957 | Lincoln Road

I popped in for a quick lunch in between conference sessions. They were very welcoming as I approached. Everyone is very attentive. The food was delish! Honestly the best Masas de Cerdo I've ever had. The Havana Cosmo is refreshing. Zarais was wonderful! I felt like I was being taken care of by my Tia. Definitely recommend!

I have walked by this restaurant thousands of times. Thinking it was one of the many cuban restaurants in Miami. I was so wrong. The food presentantion and the flavors were superb. The prices were not outrageous either. The staff was friendly yet so professional. I will be back soon.

This is a must stop for us, every time we are in Miami. The best part is, that no matter how long it’s been, this place always slaps! Zarais helped us today and the service was absolutely amazing! We got the best seats in the house and everything we ordered was perfect. Zarais provided incredible service that was attentive, but didn’t make us feel rushed. We will continue to visit when we are in town and highly recommend for a great meal for any occasion!

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. The location was convenient, food delicious and portions generous. Staff was attentive and put on a performance😃. Was a great addition to the meal.

This is my first time in Miami so I knew I wanted good Cuban food. This place was not only a vibe, service was a delight, but the food was amazing. Our server was Nery and he was so friendly and welcoming. Had a great experience here! Thank you.

I enjoyed the Cuban sampler of pork, beef and chicken with black beans and rice. It was delicious! I highly recommend stopping in for a meal if you are in the area.

I have always had a good meal here. I feel like this is one of the best Cuban places in Miami Beach. The only issue is the price because it is on Lincoln Road the prices are pretty high. Service is good and the ambiance is nice. Would Definitely come here again for a good Mojito and some solid Cuban food.

Loved our first time here! The food was amazing, really flavorful, portions were really generous and serve was perfect, thanks to our server Alberto!

From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warm smiles and the irresistible aroma of authentic Cuban cooking. The ambiance was vibrant and full of energy, with music and colorful decor that transported us straight to Havana. We started with the croquetas --crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned. For the main course, the ropa vieja was tender and rich in flavor, and the lechón asado melted in our mouths. The black beans and rice were the real deal--comforting and full of depth. Don't skip the mojitos--fresh, minty, and dangerously smooth and the Tiramisu was out of this world! The service was outstanding. Sol was very friendly, attentive, and genuinely proud of the food they served. She was awesome! Muchas gracias Sol! Whether you're craving classic Cuban comfort or trying it for the first time, this place delivers an unforgettable experience. ¡Buen provecho!

Overall good food and acceptable service. Menu is about what you expect. Food prices are in line for the area. Drink prices are over the top which took away a star. We usually eat outside but it was rainy so we dined inside. Loved the decor inside!

What an amazing experience! Our waitress was Jocy and she was so attentive and kind! She was prompt and so helpful with menu choice selection. Definitely coming back and recommending others to come as well!

This was the best romantic ambiance so far here in South Beach! Everyone was sitting outside listening to the music etc. we were sitting inside and loved it. It was perfect. Had some vino and some yummy food and awesome service!

I absolutely loved my experience here! The chicken and lechón were so delicious -- full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The piña colada during happy hour was amazing, super refreshing, and the perfect touch to the meal. The atmosphere was vibrant, the music made it feel like a true Cuban escape, and the service was great too. Definitely a must-visit spot in Miami if you love authentic Cuban food and good vibes!

I have always had a good meal here. I feel like this is one of the best Cuban places in Miami Beach. The only issue is the price because it is on Lincoln Road the prices are pretty high. Service is good and the ambiance is nice. Would Definitely come here again for a good Mojito and some solid Cuban food.

This restaurant is a tradition each time i'm in miami beach. I always get the sampler but next time i'll try the fish, either fried snapper or grilled seafood. Always need to have the mojito. It's the best! Outside seating and the music is very enjoyable.

This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants and I try to dine here every time I'm in South Beach. I made a reservation on a Friday night and was seated as soon as I arrived. They have a small inside dining area and many additional tables, (covered,) outside on Lincoln Road. I was with 2 friends and we opted for an outside table so we could people watch during our dinner. Our server was Alberto and he came over promptly to take our drink orders. I ordered a coconut mojito, which was refreshing and delicious. My 2 friends ordered a Cabernet. Drinks came out quickly and we were also given a container of plantain chips to nibble on. (One of the things I love about Havana 1957.). For our meal 2 of us ordered the vaca frita de pollo. It was cooked to perfection and full of Cuban spices. There was also black beans and white rice on the side. The price was $22 and it was a very large portion. I was able to take 1/2 of my dinner home for lunch the next day. My other friend had the regular vaca frita. Hers also came with rice and beans and she said it was very good. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere was pleasant and vibrant. We really enjoyed it when almost all the employees came out at 9:00pm to sing and do a little dance right on Lincoln Road in front of the front entrance. It added to the mood and many passersby stopped to watch as well. I have been to all the different Havana 1957 restaurants in Miami and Pembroke Pines, and the Lincoln Road location is my favorite. We had excellent service from Alberto and the food and drinks were delish!

Extremely clean restaurant with excellent true Cuban cuisine. Fantastic croquettes with great cilantro dip. Very friendly and professional staff. We just love this place.

Came here for lunch today. We sat out front. Fairly decent service overall, although it was a bit spotty at times. We started with the chicken croquettes, but they brought us cheese by accident. "Thought I heard cheese", the waiter said as he apologized. No worries, as the chicken replacements came out soon enough. My wife had the shredded beef bowl, and I had the griddled fish. Both dishes were fantastic. Fish was cooked perfectly, and the plantains were yummy. Drinks sat empty a few times, and 10 oz bottles of soda for $4.50 weren't great either, but the meal was delicious.

Food was SO good. I got the Cuban sandwich and I'm not a huge Cuban person, but this one was DELICIOUS. My mom got the Pollo Havana 1957 and thought it was really good as well. Service was decent. Ambiance was odd because it's in the middle of the pedestrian/mall/sidewalk area, but it was a good spot for a quick lunch and convenient for shopping.

Service was super friendly and quick. Got a few bites off the happy hour menu, was a bit pricy for the portions , definitely better places in the area for happy hour. but was a fun experience. They also have mocktails.

Food and service was amazing!! Our waiters Jocy made our night. Great recommendation and service

Havana 1957 is one of our Miami's favorites. My son goes for the Cuban sandwich and my husband and I, their traditional plates. The ambience was great - excellent Lincoln Road vibes with all the chitchatting tourists. Service was ok - a tad bit dip in their performance. ie - water glasses had lipstick stains. Drinks - what's not to like about sangria in 90° temp in Miami. Again a tad bit dip in expectations - barely any alcohol in the pitcher. Food - exceptional as always! Price - price accordingly for its category. Be aware service charges are included.

Nice break from the heat with good food, friendly service and clean restrooms. Conveniently located among popular shops.

Nery was very sweet and attentive. Food was delish. Value for money the food was delish and worth the price. They were great and the food came out fast! Highly recommend. Especially with multiple locations

Nery was THE BEST! We spontaneously decided to stop and get food since we were with our dogs and they had outdoor seating. The vibes were amazing and we made it just in time to catch the tail end of happy hour (4-7pm, m-f). We did family style and got a bunch of plates to share. I'm not a sweet cocktail girl but the piña colada was surprisingly tasty. Yucca fries were amazing and the masitas were scary delicious. Nery was really helpful and friendly and made the whole experience perfect. Feeling like a tourist in my own city. 10/10 recommend and would be back.

Super satisfecho con el servicio del restaurante, y en especial con la mesera zarais ,muy profesional en su trabajo y un excelente trato,

This review is only for the restaurant located on Lincoln. When we came here last year I requested my food on separate plates : I never finish my food and others usually help me. When the waiter brought me my food it was altogether- so I reminded him how I asked for my food and requested a few plates so I could separate it at which point the Server became very irritated and told me "that makes no sense ". I never wanted to go back but my Husband likes the food ... food is not the problem- it's the service !! My husband asked about the 20% surcharge (specifically- does any of it go to the waiter) the waiter said NO. So he asked who does it go to and the waiter told my husband "You ask too many questions- just pay your bill and leave" So if you want good service and good food try the other locations on Espanola or Ocean. Or if you like to be insulted- be my guest , I know I won't be back !! Oh, and my husband always tips 30-50% so he was actually try to give the waiter more money for our service....

Awesome little spot. Great ambiance. Staff is friendly. The croquettes were the best I've ever had. I had the Cuban sandwich. It was pretty good but missing the pickles. Idk what happened there. My partner had the pork chunks with rice and yuca. The pork was fall apart tender and amazing. He couldn't stop talking about how good it was.

Do not skip! Came here on a Thursday night for dinner and we were seated immediately. Drinks came out fast and the food was amazing. Outdoor dining was a nice touch on a cooler night. Would definitely recommend.

I cannot speak on the food, but this was a nice little stop during my vacation! The bar inside is pretty small, so since there were 3 of us we decided to grab a table outside. We were greeted with chips and salsa and menus. We knew we wanted to drink, so decided it made most sense to share a mojito pitcher. There were quite a few flavors to choose from, but we chatted and voted on kiwi. After ordering, we kinda just took in all the hustle and bustle -- we were in South Beach after all, so it was poppin! The mojito pitcher came in a few minutes, along with a glass for each of us. It was delicious -- minty and the kiwi flavor was there! The chips and salsa were satisfying all the way as well. The pitcher was expensive ($50), but such prices are expected down there. I'd come back to try the food!

Wonderful dining with amazing food and drinks. The staff were so helpful and the service was great. Highly recommend.

This place is fantastic! The food, service, and ambiance were wonderful. The traditional sampler had a variety of roasted chicken, ropa vieja, pork, plantains, black beans, and rice. An exquisite meal all around. The other dish was the roasted Chicken. Equally delicious. Fall off the bone tender with lots of flavor. Would highly recommend.

The food was delicous and the coffee was amazing. Our waiter Alberto was super attentive. Great service!

What's up with these excellent services from all these Miami businesses?!! They are all excellent! 8 of us girls ate dinner at Hanana and we all very much enjoyed the food and drinks! I had the grilled fish and I pretty much licked my plate clean! Nery was our server and he was excellent! He really took care of us! I would 100% recommend it here! The food and drinks were delicious and the service was chefs kiss!

There is no shortage of amazing Cuban food in Miami, but if you have the time and are near the Havana 1957 on Lincoln Rd in Miami Beach, highly recommend grabbing a bite to eat and a drink!

Pleasant and polite staff. Great food, fun ambiance. Drinks were delivered quickly and the meal was mucho caliente. ¡Gracias!

Amazing food, great atmosphere, nery was the best server so nice! You need to come here if you come to miami

Delicious Cuban food on Lincoln Avenue. Started with the yuca fries on the Happy Hour menu. The yuca fries are tossed in truffle oil with Parmesan and rosemary. Served with a cilantro aioli, the small appetizer is a good way to start the meal. The plantain chips are delicious, too. The Pollo Havana 1957 is a delicious signature combination. The chicken is marinated in a family recipe with Caribbean spices. So tender and delicious. Served with black beans, rice, sweet plantains and potatoes, it is enough to share. So nice to be able to sit outside on a breezy spring evening, listen to music and enjoy a nice meal. (Would have been a five except for the fact that they switched our order for croquetas and brought us ham instead of chicken and then gave our order to another table, which they also noticed.)

Stopped here for some afternoon coffee, specifically Cuban Coffee. We were drawn to the live music and dancers by the front door. Cozy restaurant, decorated to reflect a cafe in Havana, Cuba. Staff very friendly. Bathroom clean. We ordered the Cuban Coffee, Café con Leche, and Iced Coffee. Our orders were served right away. Sampled all three. At first, I thought the Cuban Coffee was going to be bitter. Surprisingly, it was sweet. I will order this next time. I then tried the Café con Leche and Iced Coffee. Both were good but nothing out of the ordinary.

Food is consistently good now that we've been to two different locations both great food and service! Nary was an amazing waiter having only started less than 1 month ago. Friendly, professional and did a great job of checking on us!

When in Miami Beach, you must have Cuban food. The portions were large, and the dishes were so flavorful. Just what we were expecting. We started with fried green plantains stuffed with braised shredded steak (Ropa Vieja) which was amazing. Then we ordered three entrees to all sample. The gravy that the roasted chicken was slathered in was so good, we asked for more to dip it in. The flank steak was delicious, but a little on the dry side. The pork chunks were awesome. There is much more to be tried on our next trip back. It was also nice to be able to dine alfresco.

We sat outside and ordered the sampler; it was absolutely delicious and perfect for sharing. Daniel was an excellent server and incredibly sweet!

Had a great time, Nice ambiance and music and the food was delicious. Nery was our server and he was so sweet and attentive Definitely would come back

Nery! Was The Best!! I Him To Always Serve Me !! Fast, Polite, Just Overall Good Time Here!!

We were visiting Miami for the first time and someone recommended this place. The ambiance was so nice and the service was quick and helpful. We sat outside which seemed to be a good move. It wasn't hot and we were able to look around and see where we can shop or get dessert afterwards. We had such a good time and there was so much flavor in the food we got. My mom got the cuban sandwich and I could've eaten that everyday for a week and still want more. It was so buttery and perfect words cannot describe it all. We both got rice and beans and they had a good amount of seasoning. The chicken I ate was good but, I definitely wouldve gotten the cuban instead. It wasnt bad at all but that cuban was just so amazing. I haven't had one like it before and now I want to visit Miami more just to eat another.

We are locals and when we're at Lincoln Rd we always eat here!!! Food is great! This time our server was bad her name is Mara , she was rude! The ambience was amazing, great music!! We'll be back cause we love it!!! I would've gave them a 5 star ratting but the server was wack, servers are usually fabulous!

Delicious, cool atmosphere, good food. Authentic. Patio looked lovely too, but we ate inside.

This is very cute hole in the wall Cuban spot right on the well-known drag of Lincoln Rd. There's a lot of seating outside but limited seating inside because of course it's small. But there's wall-to-wall art and great music playing which gives it a chill vibe all around. I just got a small bite to eat, the tamale and a couple empanadas, both super good. Our waitress, Mara, was very nice and brought frosted glasses for the beer which was a great touch. The prices are a little high so that's kind of the only down side. But besides that it's a great lunch or dinner spot to go to which I'm sure gets pretty lively in the evenings.

We loved it! On a business trip to Miami from our home in the mountains, so I was determined to have a delicious Cuban meal on Miami Beach. After some searching of Yelp reviews, I found this wonderful gem. It's small inside, so it seems most seating is outside, patio dining. The temperature was fantastic but lots of rain predicted so I was a little concerned but they had tents for the seating area that kept us dry. We started with ceviche and a couple of the sampler combos. I had a South Beach mojito with Bacardi Limón rum! So delicious! For my entree, I had the Vaca Frita de Pollo, a crispy griddled chicken topped with onions and Cuban mojo (Citrus onion sauce). Served with white rice & black beans that was out of this world! I hope to go again very soon!

We love the food, the best food if you go on Lincoln Road you must try. Great mojitos Ask for Marasy

Food was great! Service was exceptional and so entertaining! Thank you Daniel and your crew! You're awesome! Ambiance was so great and we were outside!! Thank you for welcoming us to Miami!!

The restaurant was beautiful and everything got to our table very fast. Our server nery was excellent, thank you so much!!! Food was great!

Great food and amazing atmosphere. Love the live entertainment. The Lechon was one of the best I've had.

I was looking for Cuban food , couldn't get any better authentic Cuban ! There staff was very friendly they went over and above to help us . The price great and the portions were family size. The restaurant had a after club vibe .

Comida cubana de la de verdad!!!! Un ambiente divino y la atención de Daniel especial!!!

I haven't left a bad review in years but I couldn't let this one go. Don't eat here unless you like your food served room temperature, you like having a waitress stand over you asking for your order a minute after you've been seated and a credit card machine shoved in your face before you've seen the bill. Don't let them rush you to pay your bill hoping you don't notice that a 25% tip has already been included. Oh and I'm certain my mojito had no alcohol in it.

When I'm Miami, you gotta go get some Cuban food! We were here for a bachelorette party and make resos here for 8 girls. We got seated outside. The courtyard is a busy happening place. Our server was really funny and attentive. We ordered a bunch of things to share. We got: the roasted chicken, multiple salads, ceviche, Roja Vieja, shrimp sautéed in garlic and Cuban fried pork. To be honest everything was excellent. It was all good. The roasted chicken surprisingly flavorful and not dry. The roja Vieja flank steak stew one of the best. Anything sautéed in butter and garlic like the shrimp is amazing. And lastly the Cuban fried pork, crispy skin on the top and delicious juicy pork. We also took a bunch of tequila shots. Fun times!