Diner Survey Results 22 responses
"Atmosphere."
"The ambiance was immaculate. Romantic and gothic. The drinks were stiff and tasty"
"picturesque"
"Ambience"
"hard to get a table sometimes"
tulips500
cool, relaxing cuban patio
i came here to celebrate my birthday with a big group of friends and it was the perfect setting for a relaxing, chill SoCal evening of drinks & dinner. we sat in the outside patio, which was quite large & warm (heated lamps).
the food was tasty and i would definitely come back for more cuban goodness. (serving sizes are large and plentiful).
as stated by the previous user, service was a bit on the slow side, but pleasant & fun.
Dishes Tried:
Handmade Empanadas
deep-fried cuban dumplings. i like empanadas, and these were delicious. comes w/a sweet fruity sauce that makes it even tastier!
![Seared Ahi - Seared Ahi [Carribean Rub] at Habana](https://restaurantimages.menuism.com/amYLeOLDmr27OGabBlKsEs-seared-ahi-carribean-rub-habana-640x480.JPG){kind=small}
Seared Ahi [Carribean Rub]
wow this was RAW fish. it states ‘sushi-like’ on the menu, and they weren’t kidding. luckily, i love sushi so this dish was excellent to me.
Flan
most flan i’ve had is lighty & custardy, but this flan was heavy, full, rich & custardy. comes w/fresh fruit mix on the side, which was a nice complement. highly recommend this dessert!
nycfoodeater
Yumsters!
Perfect spot to take a date or hang out with friends. Definitely felt like I am in New York when I ate here. Sophisticated menu selection, everything I ordered was delicious. Nice patio setting and modern decor. Not only great for dinner but just a spot to grab drinks!
I definitely recommend it to anyone.
Dishes Tried:
Skirt Steak "Estillo Churasco"
Delicious! Rice had great flavor and seasoning. Steak was cooked to perfection and the corn on the cobb seasoning had a nice spicy kick
Flan
best I have ever had, love the fresh fruit
Organic Greens
perfect size salad, and great tangy dressing
Tuna Tartare
tuna was good, but thought it could be accompanied by something other than the plaintains
justin
It's like being in Cuba...almost
You know you’re in California when you can have a nice dinner out on the patio in short sleeves in the middle of winter. Habana’s outside patio seems to be larger than the dining area indoor and they do a very good job with it. There’s plenty of candles to set the mood and an ample number of outdoor heaters to keep you toasty all night long. The heavy wooden tables and shrubbery all around the patio really make you feel like you’re having a meal in Cuba…or so I imagine…
The food, alcohol, and desserts are all reasonably priced and all quite tasty. The service wasn’t exactly the speediest or most attentive, but if you’re not in a hurry it just gives you more time to enjoy the evening. However, if you’re not a fan of cigar smoke, you may want to consider sitting inside.
Habana takes reservations and they have a supposed “2 hour time limit” on the tables, but that seems to be pretty lax on less busy days (we were there for 3 hours).
Dishes Tried:
Handmade Empanadas
You get 4 on the plate and they’re pretty good. Emapanadas always seem good.
Bistecca da Navarra
The mashed potatoes and garlic spinach were both tasty and flavorful, but the steak was a bit bland. Maybe I should have ate everything together? The steak seemed fresh and was cooked well though.
Seared Ahi [Carribean Rub]
The Carribean Rub gives a really nice kick to the ahi.
Flan
This is the richest flan I’ve ever tasted. Creamilicous!
Pshorty
Amazing Cuban Cruisine
This location was referred to me. My boyfriend and I decided to try it. The pics of the food looked really exotic and that’s exactly how it was at the restaurant. However, the taste did not disappoint. I had the salmon dish and my boyfriend had the “cow’s ankle.” I am a salmon lover, and it was amazing!!! We also had the flan for dessert and it was really good as well. Lastly, the service was exceptional. Our server knew the cruisine and was very friendly. It was a very nice treat. Thank you Habanas!
Seanab
First Time
The decor and ambiance is gorgeous, food is nothing great I tried the fried avocados and they were horrible all the praise on yelp must be from peeps with bland palates or who haven’t tasted better which is not surprising since we are in OC.
Waiter sucked he never refilled our waters, sangria was tasteless but my wife liked her wine.
Front host Brian was disappointing. He didn’t greet us when we entered and made us stand there while he chatted on the phone and after hanging up he goes to the bar to do something and the whole time he never once acknowledged our presence meanwhile we are waiting. It’s typical white trash red neck attitude, and he’s working in a Cuban joint?
One star because of the decor.
Dishes Tried:
Seasoned-Fried Avocado Slices
tasteless
Maria Robert
Outstanding
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- Atmosphere.
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- More seating.