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Havana 59, Richmond, VA

Havana 59

4.5
4.5
805 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban
We take you back to the glorious days of the 1950's in Havana that were spent basking in sunshine alongside the ocean, pools of posh resorts, and on the grounds of the Havana Yacht Club. Enjoy our fresh made Mojitos or one of our specialty cocktails paired with one of our delicious entrées. We are a from-scratch kitchen that sources our produce and seafood from local purveyors.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 780-2822
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Resort Casual
  • Catering
    In-house catering for events from 20 to 300 guests. Please email events@havana59.com with inquiries!<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    The string lights, crumbling plaster walls, palm trees, and aroma of cigars take you back in time to enjoy the tantalizing delights of a bygone era in Havana, Cuba.At Havana '59 we implement the tagline "A Revolution in Food" by fusing the cuisines of all cultures that have once inhabited Cuba.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Clark: (888) 237-0761
  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Parking Details
    There is street parking (free after 6:00 pm)
  • Public Transit
    One block south at Main/N 17th St and two blocks north at E Broad/N17th St
  • Entertainment
    Salsa dancing--Complimentary lesson usually at 8:00 pm and dancing from 9:00 pm until midnight. Thursday's ONLY!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Richmond

    Child-Friendly

  • Richmond

    Innovative

  • Richmond

    Good for groups

  • Richmond

    Lively

805 Reviews
  1. JMU2002

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We were seated near the front door which I thrilled about and the tables were packed tightly together making for a tight squeeze, but our server was great and the food and drinks were excellent. We spent some time at the cigar bar after dinner which was enjoyable. I would go back, just sit somewhere else for dinner.

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  2. CasandraT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time eating Cuban food. I truly enjoyed it.

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  3. Brandonj

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Enjoyed the food the most. Drinks were great. Service could have been quicker

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  4. JohnG

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A trip back in time to old Havana. The smell of roasting lechon and cigars. Musica Cubano in the air. The perfect ambiance for a romantic date. The cocktails, food, and service was top shelf

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food was decent not great. Not as flavorful as actual Cuban food but even worse was the service. Food took long and drinks never got refilled….recommend solely for drinks and cigars

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  6. IndyAnne

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place ❤️ cool atmosphere. Friendly staff. The food is wonderful and so are the cigars.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Unfortunately, we had an 6 week old infant ( grandson) with us in celebration of my wife’s birthday. We started inside, however, the cigar smoke was very strong and we requested to be moved outside. Lucky for us, is was a tolerable temperature for the middle of October, at 700pm. Excellent experience otherwise. Food excellent, service great. A little on the expensive side.

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  8. YolandaP

    Hawaii

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    There is nothing better than feeling like you got on a plane and went to another country. Havana 59 gave authentic Cuba vibes from the flavor of the food to the ambience to the music couldn’t ask for more of an experience. A must visit for any occasion

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a nice evening enjoying dinner with friends. Connor was amazing and the food, as always, delicious.

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  10. KarenW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had spring rolls, pork chunks as apps and Ropa vieja and lechon masitas for our entrees, all prepared perfectly and very delicious. Sauces were fresh and outstanding. We had cafe and key lime pie and flan. Best ever.

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  11. AndreaPerez

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Someone spilled glass of water over me and food, NO ONE HELPED, very disappointed

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience at Havana 59! Brought me back to being in my home country

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Loved location and food was good. We sat in the smoking section because the location was nicer but wished we didn’t. My throat was sore that night and next day. I would go back but not a 5 star. Fun location

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  14. IndyAnne

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is so cool! Great atmosphere! Outstanding cocktail menu and delicious food. Our server Coleman was very helpful and attentive. We will be back.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service; very friendly personnel; it looks like all the customers were having a great time. Will return for sure :)

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  16. KerryS

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience2
    The inside is very smoky, even in the indoor nonsmoking section. Booths are antiquated and rickety. No children’s menu. No “handheld” menu with sandwiches. The menu presented at the restaurant was not the same menu as online. Despite the lack of options for kids, we decided that a plain cheese pizza would be a suitable choice. Nope. Sauce was super spicy, even for me, and I like spiciness! But kids don’t. One child tried to order the pizza with cheese and ham (since ham was one of the Chef’s choices, and we were told they couldn’t make that kind of accommodation, so she opted for cheese only). Ordered lemonade for the kids….$4.00 each and were super sour. Again, not kid friendly. Add on the stale cigarette smoke aura and it was a disappointment. I’ve been a Richmonder for over 25 years, remember coming to Havana 59 in my early 20s before kids, and was excited to come back to see how it has grown and flourished. Just wish it was more kid-friendly! If the kids aren’t happy, mama ain’t happy.

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  17. Ravishing

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Loved the ambiance and environment! Enjoyed the open windows to see the views and the playing cards was a fun touch. The mojitos are a great starter and Paella for Two was delicious with spare to take home. The service was decent , started off real slow and wasn’t that much attentive at the beginning but the food made up for it. Would definitely recommend and will dine again! Want to try the raw oysters next time

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  18. Russ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very pleasant dining experience. Good food and drink.⚘

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  19. AshleyT

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Havana is one of our go-to date night spots. Everything is tasty, service is always good and the atmosphere is the best.

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  20. CarrollH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our experience at Havana 59 for a bithday dinner. I recommend to everyone who enjoys Cuban food. Very cool place to dine & relax.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Not enough servers. The servers they have are good but not enough to take care of everyone.

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  22. ShortPumpMom

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    The Food was really good. The Cuban spring rolls were a hit with our table. The service was awful. It took forever to get our drinks, but food came in timely manner. The waitress could not get our bill straight. Manager came over to try to resolve and we still had issues.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    My reservation was for 8:45 PM we get to the host stand and there are no more tables and inside available on non-smoking. I booked non smoking. She said we have a smoking side I said I have allergies and asthma. She then said well she saved one outside for us. We get outside and seated And by 9:45 PM we still had not been greeted by a server so we got up and left. Will not be returning. 

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience4
    The food was amazing, the service, however… We waited 30-45 minutes each time we ordered a drink, water glasses stayed empty, and while she was pleasant when she was around, our server was impossible to track down, followed through on NOTHING, and was gone for at least 30 minutes at a time between checking in on us. We wound up being there for THREE HOURS and waited for OVER AN HOUR for our check. (We easily could’ve left after an hour and a half. Y’know, if we’d ever been able to find our server.) I flagged our waitress down twice, she confirmed both times she was going to get the checks, then argued with bar staff and left to do something else each time. We also reached out to three other staff members trying to get our checks. (They told us they’d let our server know, no one else attempted to print them for us.) Service was so ridiculously slow that it soured the entire night and ruined the plans we’d made for after dinner. (We couldn’t get where we were supposed to be in time.) We also asked for a to go container 3 times. I gave up and found one on the counter near the kitchen myself. While the food was amazing, the overall experience was so frustrating that I’ll not be taking a group of people there again. It’ll be bar seating or nothing for me in the future.

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  25. JShiff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved the whole vibe of Havana 59. The decor is really cool, the food is delicious and a good value, and the ability to just sit and enjoy a cigar is priceless. Service was quick and attentive but it’s a place you genuinely want to hang out and have a long relaxing meal.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The food was really and I would not recommend this place.

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  27. SeanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! We love this place and would recommend to all. Our server was the best, went above and beyond!!

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  28. RobertF

    Richmond

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! One of my favorite spots in RIC.

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  29. CindyF

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Fun vibe, authentic food/flavors, fantastic mojitos

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  30. carlak

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seated right away even though it was busy. Excellent service. Terrific dinner, very flavorful. The drinks were well made.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome vibe on a Friday night! Accommodated our large party. Mel was a great server!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Seated on time, but left after 20min when no waitstaff had even acknowledged the table much less taken an order. I understand being understaffed, but at least acknowledge and apologize, don’t ignore the problem.

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  33. 1WahooFoodie

    Richmond

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Paella was very good. The various seafood portions were moist, cooked perfectly and well seasoned. The rice had the delicious crispy bits on the bottom of the paella pan. The key lime pie was OK, but in my opinion, not balanced (too sweet that it overpowered the tartness and refreshing essence of the lime) and the crust was underbaked. The mojitos were delicious. Overall, another good meal at Havana.

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  34. Slidinstu

    NRW

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mussels, ceviche, calamari, bean soup, margarita, and peach mojito were all fabulous as was our excellent server.

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  35. MichelleG

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    I had the roasted chicken with forbidden rice. I did not like the rice and the chicken did not have any flavor. The red pepper mojo tasted like ketchup. My wife had picadillo which she liked. Her dish came with tostones and maduros and she had to ask for mojo sauce. Everyone Hispanic knows that it goes with it. I tried the mojo and it was good. No complaints there but overall this is NOT authentic Cuban at all. Drinks were good. This could be better as a tapas place.

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  36. James

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Extremely slow service (understaffed that night), food was mediocre quality but presentation was good, ambiance was very cute - we actually felt immersed in a Cuban-feeling street,

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  37. Newyoricangirl

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience1
    Waited 45 minutes for food after telling our server we needed to be out by then for the theatre. Reserved outdoor upstairs online, only to be told - private event, too bad for you. So, this Asthmatic ended up being seated next to 2 cigar smokers. Gross! Change the options on your website if you’re not going to follow through!

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  38. StevenH

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is an amazing restaurant/bar. The wait staff, and especially the bartender Amber are wonderful. The last time we were there, 17th Street Market was having a silent DJ, it was so much fun.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, amazing food, highly recommended! Don’t miss the churascarra

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Had not been to Richmond in many years but remembered Havana 59 as one of my favorites. The black bean soup was as excellent as I remember and the appetizer and drinks were great but both main courses were less than average.

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FAQs

Havana 59 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (804) 780-2822.

Havana 59 is rated 4.5 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Havana 59

16 N 17th Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Main Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Richmond
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking Details
    There is street parking (free after 6:00 pm)
  • Public Transit
    One block south at Main/N 17th St and two blocks north at E Broad/N17th St
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Salsa dancing--Complimentary lesson usually at 8:00 pm and dancing from 9:00 pm until midnight. Thursday's ONLY!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Dancing, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Smoking Area, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (804) 780-2822
  • Catering
    In-house catering for events from 20 to 300 guests. Please email events@havana59.com with inquiries!<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    The string lights, crumbling plaster walls, palm trees, and aroma of cigars take you back in time to enjoy the tantalizing delights of a bygone era in Havana, Cuba.At Havana '59 we implement the tagline "A Revolution in Food" by fusing the cuisines of all cultures that have once inhabited Cuba.
  • Private party contact
    Ashley Clark: (888) 237-0761
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