Havana Grill

Featured reviews

• D

  Dom C.

  ·3 weeks ago

  “This place is fantastic. I was here alone, sat at the bar. The vibe is lively without being overwhelming. Upbeat music that’s loud enough to set the mood but not so loud you’re yelling to talk. …”

• K

  Kathy Jorgensen

  ·1 month ago

  “The food at this place was out of this world. The veggie parillada, plantain encrusted halibut, and salmon à la parilla were all incredibly good. And the key lime pie was the best I’ve ever had. Service was the best. I can’t say enough good things about our experience dining here!”

• J

  Joshua Peters

  ·1 month ago

  “This loungy Cuban restaurant is located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, but once you step off the busy street you immediately feel at ease. I had the tostones and the carne asada, which was very reasonably priced - I have paid much more for quite a bit less, in quantity and quality, at less impressive restaurants in Indianapolis. I ordered my carne to be cooked medium and it came out tender and delicious. I suggest ordering the rice and beans "congrí", the combination is superior in my opinion. The vibe inside was visually refined and channeling a distinctly Cuban esthetic, filled with lively conversation and energy. The only negative I could possibly point out is the tiny bathroom in the basement with a problematic entry and stall door configuration 😅🤣 But don't let that stop you! I loved this place!”

• D

  Dipunj Gupta

  ·2 months ago

  “The chef who made our food made my day, he is a total maestro, he brought the food himself and I could sense the pride he had in his creation. The wait staff were very friendly and reminded me of back home. I ordered Pollo de Limon - which they takes 30mins but was absolutely worth the wait, their mojitos are literally the best in Chicago and the coconut rum dessert was very delicious. It’s been 3 weeks and I still remember the food and the experience.”

• O

  Otavio M C

  ·3 months ago

  “Totally overpriced. A steak costs around $35, but the problem is that the size of the plate and the sides are small. For example, on my steak, it came with 2 Yuka pieces and 2 small banana slices. For a little bit more, you can go to a Brazilian restaurant and do one all you can eat. Service was ok and atmosphere was too noisy. Service was ok and the atmosphere was too noisy.”

• N

  Nakea Marthol

  ·4 months ago

  “Went to Havana Grill to celebrate my birthday and they did not disappoint. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. Being at Havana felt like dinning with family. Food was very delicious, drinks were awesome and presentation was beautiful. If you want more than just a dinning experience and love Spanish dancing; after hours the dinning room becomes a dance floor. My party and I really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you Havana for making my birthday special.”

• V

  Vladi Orellana

  ·4 months ago

  “Food was really good but service felt like get in and get out. I was served water but wasn’t offered anything else to drink, was looking forward for some dessert but wasn’t offered that either. When the bill came there was a difference in paying in cash than a credit card. So carry cash.”

• A

  Abby Hirshman

  ·4 months ago

  “Love this place! Good family restaurant vibes. Food is always dank and mojitos are strong. Vaca frita was outstanding!! Chimichurri sauce that came with the Cuban had a lot of flavor as well”

• C

  Christopher Arserio

  ·6 months ago

  “Some of the best Cuban food! Enjoyed mojitos and a few outstanding dishes. Every dish we ordered was delicious, savory and bursting with flavor. The portions sizes were more than enough. It was so good, we left empty plates. Menu has a …”

• E

  Elvis Huff

  ·9 months ago

  “I was wrapping up my trip in Chicago and found Havana Grill from the lively music they had playing outside the restaurant. I sat at the bar and got the Carne Asada with the Guava Mezcal Margarita! The Bartender great and so was the food! If you’re looking for a great place in Chicago, this is one of them! Highly recommend!”