13cosmicwolf

Sandra was so welcoming just as a passerby. I walked around the block and came back to sit down and dine. She was very helpful and accommodating. My first visit in Miami and it will be remembered for the great food and service! Such a pretty restaurant on the beach front

shobha radia

Enjoyed brunch at this establishment and the food was chefs kiss, the cappuccino was the best I ever had. The server Sasha was so kind and professional, top tier service. We will definitely be back.

Lauryn Endres

Great food, great mojitos, great service, chill atmosphere, and gluten free options!! I’m celiac and was able to safely eat here! Indio was our server and he was great! The boiled yuca was amazing btw!

Our waiter and bartender are awesome. Super friendly vibe. Definitely nice to sit on the balcony and watch the beach scene while enjoying buy 1 get 1 drinks

Food was great. Amazing flan! 🤤 Service was great as well. Yail was very helpful and kindly advised us the best Cuban dishes. Thank you!

Ocean Drive location across from beach, authentic Cuban food. I highly recommend the Ropa Vieja Grandma style for a delicious lunch! Matias was the best server! He gave us the time to enjoy our meal and took great care of us!

Sarah Ali

Sandra was exceptional. I am gluten free and she took the time to explain the menu to me, what I could have with my dietary restrictions. We ordered the paella and the grilled octopus. Everything was delicious, I highly recommend Havana beach restaurant. 100 percent would come here again!

Veen Machine

Excellent drinks and delicious food. Best bloody Marys in town ftw! Sandra our server took great care of us and was spot on with the recommendations. We had a great time thanks to her and would dine again. Great place and vibe!

Kathy Salazar

Here for our honeymoon! Our server, Indio made our experience great! The food alone was amazing so his energy and personality made it even more fun. We got the shared plate and buy one get one! You each get two essentially. Food was better than expected and drinks were so fun and delicious.

A South Beach favorite of mine! Despite the prominent location, the quality of the food and drinks I’ve had there has been great, and the service always friendly and helpful. If you’re looking for good Cuban food in South Beach, consider this restaurant!

I visiter this bar during my Time in Miami and it's very good. Good location, good atmosphere and good service. I met Sandra for the servie, she was a very good adviser for choice, a really good mood and here to ensure you have a good Time. I recommand it. The happy hour is large and the cocktails I tried (Mula Habanera and Mojitos) were excellent!!! A good choice of bar!!!

+1

Best food I’ve had since my arrival which was on Saturday. Matias was very welcoming and attentive. I most liked that he wasn’t pushy like most servers on south beach . May I add , it was my birthday today so this was just perfect

Shawn Authement

Right in the heart of South Beach serving authentic Cuban cuisine. The empanadas are unbelievably good, definitely a must get if you go here. After trying several flavors of Mojito, we recommend the Kiwi Mojito! If you eat too much, all it takes is a walk down the beach which is just across the street!

Daisy Alvarez

Havana is exactly the kind of Cuban restaurant you hope to find when you’re in Miami Beach. The second you walk in, you feel the warm, lively energy — music playing, amazing smells coming from the kitchen, and staff who treat you like family. The food was incredible. The ropa vieja was tender and full of flavor, the rice and beans tasted authentic, and the mojitos were honestly some of the best I’ve ever had. Everything tasted fresh, hearty, and homemade. You can tell they don’t cut corners. Service was fast, friendly, and truly welcoming. Our server checked on us often, offered great recommendations, and made the whole experience even better. Whether you’re craving authentic Cuban food, a strong mojito, or just a place with good vibes and great people-watching, Havana is a must-try. Highly recommend — it feels like a little slice of Cuba right in the heart of Miami Beach. 🇨🇺✨

Jamicka Edwards

Matias was so welcoming and kind. The food was hot, delicious and arrivex quickly. I would come back every visit I have in Miami. If you're looking for a nice Cuban restaurant with a great vibe this is the place!! You will not be disappointed.

Saira Properties

Yail A. Was our delightful waiter and his attention to details was great. He explained any question we had on the food and was quick to bring anything. We sat outside right in ocean blvd and enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was great. I had Mi Pueblo platter and everyone’s food was good. I also had a cortadito and it hit the spot. Great place to enjoy the Miami atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

Amazing choice for breakfast! I highly recommend! My pancakes were so good. Breakfast special has excellent choices for lower price than other places in SOBE. Bryan was amazing

Sheilla was amazing. She was so friendly and had the largest smile. It enhanced our dining experience on this fine Miami street. The roasted half hen was scrumptious. It was very hearty and saucy. Just like I like it. Highly recommends the hen. Thanks god

Maha

We celebrated New Year’s Eve dinner at Havana Beach Restaurant on the iconic Ocean Drive, and it turned out to be the perfect way to ring in 2026. After walking away from another nearby restaurant due to disappointing service, we were delighted by the warm, welcoming hospitality from the moment we arrived. The staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to make our evening special. Although they couldn’t locate our reservation at first, it wasn’t an issue—they had plenty of tables available and even let us pick our favorite spot. We settled in for several hours, savoring the vibrant atmosphere as we waited for the midnight fireworks. The food was outstanding. We started with one of their generous shareable platters, featuring fresh, flavorful items that were perfectly prepared. Our mains—the classic Ropa Vieja (shredded beef in a rich tomato sauce) and another shredded steak dish—were both tender, authentic, and absolutely delicious. The drinks were spot-on, with our server happily customizing them to our preferences and offering plenty of flexible options from the menu. A special shoutout to their fresh pico de gallo—it was bright, zesty, and addictive! To end on a sweet note, we enjoyed the creamy tres leches cake with a hint of cinnamon paired with bold espresso shots. The location couldn’t have been better: right on Ocean Drive, which was pedestrian-only for the New Year’s festivities, creating a lively, festive vibe. This evening at Havana Beach created lasting memories—exceptional service, delicious Cuban cuisine, and an unbeatable holiday atmosphere. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

+5

Nice sunny spot right on the strip, Matías our server was very friendly and helpful, staff spoke both Spanish and English. Pancakes delicious, not cheap but very large portions

Mattias, our waiter was attentive and wonderful! Can’t wait to come back!

Amazing Food & Great Service – 10/10! I ordered the ropa vieja, and it was absolutely incredible — 10/10! The beef was tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and tasted homemade. It was truly one of the best dishes I’ve had! I also tried the beef taco, which was very good — I’d give it an 8/10. Tasty, just not as unforgettable as the ropa vieja. For dessert, I had flan for the first time. It was smooth, sweet, and a nice finish to the meal — 8/10 as well. Special thanks to Greta for her great service — she was friendly, helpful, and made the experience even better. Highly recommend this place!

This was the best service I’ve received in a very long time. Indio was incredibly attentive and gave a fantastic recommendation that truly made a difference. I’ll definitely be coming back thanks to him make sure to ask for Indio!

Our server Matias was great. We had brunch. Recommend Abuelas toston breakfast..it was delicious.

Great food and environment. Right across from the beach. Indio was our server for our large party. He was very friendly and attentive. Music added a great Cuban vibe!

The location couldn't be better. Matias, our server, was lovely and kind without hovering. We got the original bulldog which is an absurd but fun drink. The empanadas are truly worth the price. The food (Cuban sandwich and Ropa vieja) were so flavorful and well made!

Matías was an excellent server. Best of the best . Always checking is we need anything . Food and drinks are a plus specially the Lychee Martini.

Matias is such a professional guy, always with a smile and an incredible attitude. Even though the weather in Miami wasn’t the best and the cold didn’t really help, he truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for us. Our experience at Havana Beach on Ocean Drive was absolutely fabulous. The paella was full of flavor, the mojitos were perfectly made, and every detail of the service was excellent from beginning to end. Matías’ attention and warmth really made the difference and turned the night into a great memory. Thank you so much Matías! We will definitely be coming back very soon.

First meal in Miami, love the dish and drinks here! The tropical pineapple and coconut cocktails are really good. Matias’s service is amazing. Certainly will be back. : )

The food was sweet and the cocktails were very nice. Here are the best dishes you can eat in Miami beach. Sandra, who took care of us, was a very friendly and excellent person.

Lola was amazing! The food was even better!

Great atmosphere and food. Chill place to just enjoy a bite and feel the ocean breeze. Amazing service by Mateo!!! Definitely recommend 🤩

Lola was amazing! Very sweet and gave excellent service:)

I love this restaurant and food here is amazing. Yail provided brilliant service.

Amazing experience! The service was incredible, especially thanks to Lola, who made us feel welcome and well taken care of the whole time. The paella was delicious and the Super Mojito was absolutely amazing — super fresh and perfectly made. Everything was riquísimo! We’ll definitely be coming back to Havana Beach Restaurant.

SANDRA IS AMAZING!!!! Seriously we went there for family dinner one night and Sandra was our server. She greeted us with such welcoming arms and my family and I decided to go BACK a second night just for her service!!! She was able to recommend gluten free and vegetarian food for me and prepared my dads fish perfectly 😋🙌 was amazing thank you Sandra!!!

An absolute vibe! Good food, good vibes. We have the beef empanadas and they were soooo so good. Our server Matias was amazing. Super accommodating for our little one and made sure we were satisfied before leaving. If you want authenticity, experience, and excitement, come here to find it. Would give it a 100 if I could!!!

The food was sooo delicious I love it so much, and thanks to our server ceci, you are amazing we had a great time there !!!!!!

I absolutely LOVE this place! From the food, the vibe and the servers. Sandra was very attentive to us. We enjoyed watching people walk by and the meals were so delicious! We had the ropa vieja, the half chicken, flan and chocolate lava cake. Everything was so tasty! Would 100% recommend this place. Just know a 20% tip is ALREADY added to the bill.

Matias has great customer service!! Best server I’ve had thus far!! Drinks were amazing!

If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Miami Beach, look no further than Havana Beach on Ocean Drive. From start to finish, this restaurant delivers on every front. The food is absolutely exceptional. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The flavors are authentic, and the presentation is top-notch. The highlight, however, was the dessert – a perfect sweet finish that left us craving more. The sangria deserves a special mention; it was perfectly balanced, refreshing, and definitely one of the best I’ve had in Miami. It paired wonderfully with the meal and elevated the overall dining experience. Equally impressive was the service. The staff were warm, friendly, and attentive, making us feel right at home. They were knowledgeable about the menu and provided great recommendations. Havana Beach is the perfect spot for anyone looking to enjoy delicious food, fantastic drinks, and a great atmosphere in the heart of Miami Beach. Highly recommend!

+3

Sandra was amazing! This place is phenomenal. The drinks, the food, the vibe all blew us away. Sandra was so friendly and attentive she's the best. Highly recommend!!!

Wonderful service, when you start off with such a kind waiter like Sandra you already know you’re in the right place. I dinned alone and she really made me feel at home. The food was amazing !! I had the Cuban sandwich and it was the best decision I made, delicious!! Thank you so much, I will definitely be back !

Dariooo at the main entrance was so nice and inviting:) made reason we enter to This place which is a MUST sit and eat! Bartender makes us a guava daiquiri and it was absolutely delicious!! Lunch was 10/10 super tasty. Cecilia was super nice and make our lunch day even better :)

Greta was an amazing server! She was so helpful. I am from Canada here for a conference. This was amazing music and atmosphere will definitely come back.

Matías was great! So attentive to details and made great recommendations. Food was great, and music was a whole vibe!

Matias was a wonderful and attentive server who brought us a wonderful assortment of delicious food. The snapper and Cuban pork in particular, were notable for the excellent flavor and texture. Thank you for a satisfying and fun evening!

We had the beef and parmesan croquettes and Cuban sandwich, they were delicious. Sheilla was great. Music was excellent

Great food. Paella was perfect and desserts were so good. Thanks to Maria for the great service! 10/10

Delicious breakfast el fresco Smoked salmon toast and "Abuelas" breakfast were both perfect. Matias was a very attentive waiter and we liked him very much!

Lola is the best server! Delicious food and best happy hour 2x1. I ordered the paella and it was delicious.

Great food, beautiful view, very helpful and nice service. A small minus for charging extra 20% of service charge, but unfortunately, it's very common in the U.S. Apart from thath, everything is fine and worth to recommend. :)

We had the Ropa Vieja and it was amazing. The best part of the evening was Sandra. She was so sweet and made the night special for us. We will definitely come back to dine with her.

The steak was delicious! Matias is a great server 🙂 The toast was toasty as well.Big portions 😊

Sheilla was amazing! She gave us excellent service, super friendly, attentive, and always with a big smile. She made our visit to this Cuban restaurant even better. The food was delicious, and her recommendations were perfect. We’ll definitely be coming back!!

The whole atmosphere was simply amazing. The live entertainment was really special I enjoyed the music a lot. My waitress Sheila was incredible and helped me pick out the right dish for me I really appreciate that.

I was super happy at this restraunt. MATIAS was considerate to me and other customers absolutely. It's my great experience.

Andrés was our waiter tonight and he was so great. The food was great and he gave us excellent service. We are staying here at the hotel here and we thought we’d come down and try it out. He was very nice and we will be back!

If you eve in Miami don’t forget to visit this little piece of Havana heaven. The drinks were really good, they also have terrific music! Our waitress Helen was phenomenal if you want awesome service don’t forget to ask for her.

Sandra was amazing she gave great suggestions very personable and welcoming

+2

It’s a nice and cozy place, in front of the Lummus park, food and drinks were good and my waiter Matias was very nice and gave me some recommendations around the city

Had an amazing lunch here in Miami! The food was delicious and the strawberry smoothie was perfect. My waiter Leira did a great job and was attentive. Plenty of outdoor seating for my dog and I and they even had water for him on a hot day. Definitely worth a visit if your in Miami

Great atmosphere! Our server, Maria, was amazing! You should ask for her if you want an upbeat, attentive, and patient server. We had questions that she had no problem answering. We even ask what was in the dipping sauces and she answered it kindly with no judgement. She gave great recommendations. We had the sliders and could not stop raving about them. The bartender made the drinks strong and even gave us bar suggestions. We will be visiting again.

The Bloody Mary is to die for - Surely a must have! The vibe and music is very on point. Sandra made sure we have the best time and was super helpful with recommendations on food and drinks. Would surely make a visit again.

Lola was the best! I came too early for lunch, but they made an exception and made ropa vieja during breakfast hours 🤭

Sandra was amazing! She went above and beyond to make me feel special. Thankyou so much for the bit of snippet you took of me. Food was A1, my mojito had me ready to lay back and relax. Happy birthday week to me , my last stop of my solo trip. I enjoyed my meal , the scenery and Sandra’s hospitality. Cheers !

Amazing Service – Ask for Matias! Matias was an incredible server—friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the whole experience better. He was on top of everything without being overbearing, had a great attitude, and made sure we were taken care of from start to finish. You can tell he really cares about his work and his guests. Highly recommend asking for Matias if you’re dining here!

Braian, thank you very much for the delicious food and the amazing service. It was great.

The vibes and food were excellent! Our server Sheilla was very helpful with the menu as we weren't sure what to order. She made some great recommendations! The dishes came out quickly and were very flavourful. The music and atmosphere was very on brand and fun!

Got the garlic shrimp, was delicious. Our server Matias was so nice too! Thanks!

We had a lovely breakfast and Great Service by Jael who recommended the very tasty cuban coffee ☕️

Our food was absolutely delicious!! Matias was our server and automatically greeted us with a shot of tequila after a long flight! Would definitely recommend for anyone to come here!

Definitely a place to try, was walking down looking for something to eat and this place is very welcoming plus the food is delicious had a Cuban sandwich 10/10. Server Yail was very welcoming!

The food was great - our host Matias was wonderful and helped us get situated well. The drinks tasted yummy.

I had a great experience at Havana Beach during my visit to Miami. The location is fantastic—just steps from the beach, which makes it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal. I ordered the steak and eggs, which were well-cooked and satisfying, and finished with a chocolate lava cake that was rich and delicious. One of the highlights of the visit was the ambiance. The restaurant has a really nice atmosphere that fits the beachside setting perfectly. Our waiter, Bryan, was especially friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. For Miami, the prices are very reasonable, especially considering the prime location so close to the beach. Overall, a great spot for good food, great service, and a relaxed vibe. I’d definitely come back!

Lovely meal. Nicole was very helpful and kind. The appetizer sampler was delicious.

An amazing Cuban sandwich and the plantain were so sweet. Hefty portions so bring your appetite. Yail had impeccable service and was so welcoming. We will be back!

Amazing place! Yail was very kind, gave me nice suggestions about the menu. Cuban coffee is great! Awesome experience!

Indio was a great host. He met us at the front for our reservation and was an excellent server! Food is A+. Location is amazing just across from the beach. Casual enough for flip flops, upscale enough for a great pitcher of sangria.

Daniel V

Love this place. Matias was excellent, his recommendations were top notch. Thank you. Will definitely be back here next time.

Elizabeth

Our server was Matias and he did a great job. Food was good and ambience was great sitting outside under the umbrellas.

kazdezz

I Stopped here just for drink. I got a Mai Thai very colorful and powerful (how i like it), Yail was my server, he was very friendly. I highly recommend Yail when you come here. Try the Mango shot!!!!

Douglas Jones

Fantastic authentic Cuban restaurant in the heart of south beach! Sheila was such a gracious hostess and had so many perfect recommendations. Cannot recommend the Lechon Adobo enough! Get it with the Moro…perfection!

Ira Endres

Indio was knowledgeable about the menu items; my wife and I are celiac so it’s important for us to feel safe when discussing the available food options and cross contact. Really helped us with their menu options and was super helpful! Great location!

Kelsey Capelton

Came here twice to eat and have drinks on my trip to South Beach and had Greta as a server twice. They have breakfast that’s generous portions and delicious for $8.99 and the cortadito and mimosas were so good. Greta was super friendly and great service. 10/10 recommend.

Sheyla is a very friendly server. Our food was delicious, but a little bit cold. We ate salmon and beef.

Byran the server was great. All of the staff was awesome 😎 Authentic Cuban food with big portion sizes of the food. I will come back to Havana Beach when in Miami Beach 🏖️

I was craving Cuban food and came across this cute, vibrant little restaurant. I ended up sitting outside and dining solo. I happened to be there during their 2 for 1 happy hour. A mojito is listed at $20, so essentially it’s about $10 each during HH. It was decent, nothing special. I ordered the beef empanadas to start and they were surprisingly very good. Juicy, flavorful, and the sauce they came with paired nicely. For my entrée, I went with the lechon asado (roast pork). The pork itself was tender and juicy, but the flavor was a bit on the bland side. It was served with moro rice and a side of yuca, which unfortunately came out a little mushy. An 18% gratuity is automatically added to the bill. Overall, it was a pleasant spot with a lively atmosphere, though the food was a bit hit or miss. Meh.

We visited Havana Beach twice. The first time was a wonderful experience. They were incredibly accommodating to my son in a wheelchair during dinner, which we truly appreciated. I loved the paella (though it was slightly salty), and overall it was a great visit. Unfortunately, our second visit was very disappointing. I brought my niece expecting the same excellent experience, but the service was terrible. Our waiter was rude from the start. When he brought out the veggie tacos we ordered, we discovered a strand of hair inside one of them. It was absolutely disgusting. We immediately informed him. He took the plate away but never returned to update us on the replacement while we continued eating the other items we had ordered. Later, when he came back to ask if we were finished, I asked about the tacos. He denied responsibility and stated there had been a long strand of hair and implied it must have been ours since “no women work in the kitchen.” This was not only unprofessional but also insulting. The strand was short — and regardless, the way it was handled was unacceptable. I asked for the manager. She apologized, but there was no acknowledgment that the waiter’s behavior required correction or training. Very disappointing experience. Service was extremely poor this time. Paella can be hit or miss on salt level, and I would definitely advise checking your tacos carefully.

atmosphere is great and the happy hour is great. I would not recommend staying for food. we unfortunately did so and waited an hour and a half for it to come out. and when it did, it was cold so we had to send it back, and wait more. it was very fustrating and we wanted to just leave at some points. the water isn't tap so you have to buy $10 bottles of acqua panna. the chicken was just okay and the veggie tacos were nothing special. the tortilla itself was over cooked and hard. I would avoid this place for food. there's lots of other restaurants that can have prompt, attentive and friendly service. for my fellow vegetarians, there's only 1 or 2 veggie options on the whole menu so I would definitely reconsider. props to the manager for listening to our complaints.