Havana Restaurant

1516 Bonanza St, Walnut Creek
(925) 939-4555

Recent Reviews

G S

Parking: There is a free parking garage about a block away on Locust near the Lesher Center of the Arts.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce

Catherine Mitchell

Great food in a great location. The lambchops, ropa Viejas, and pallela are my fav dishes and the mojios are great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Green Garlic & Cauliflower Paella, 13 95 Mojo Chicken Wings 6 18 21, Ropa Vieja Empanadas, Yucca Fries, Cuban, Grilled Lamb Chops, Mango Salsa & Yucca Chips

David Schall

The service was great with friendly staff. Our food was delicious, and their mojitos are dangerously good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zach G

Ate here for the first time last night and my experience was exemplary: exceptionally friendly staff with very prompt service, and the food was excellent. I ordered the ropa vieja (braised brisket) and both the flavors and portions left nothing to be desired. My fellow dining companions enjoyed their meals as well, and we weren't hurried or rushed out of the door as we celebrated a couple of birthdays following our meal. Cool ambiance with paintings and a sort of rustic Cuban look, and good music to fit as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Teri Kluball

First time trying this place. Known for their mojitos, they have many different flavors and they were delicious. All the food we tried was fresh and had great taste. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive. Most of the tapas come out with in just a few minutes.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Green Garlic & Cauliflower Paella, Twice Fried Plantains, Mango Spinach Salad, Ropa Vieja Empanadas

Miguelnpg

Good traditional Cuban dishes and cocktails. We liked the place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Martin Harris

Great service. Tasty food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sylvia Hicks

All the food was amazing that we ordered. However I did not like the seating setup. Essentially sharing one long table with people you don't know. It's worst when you sit next to a party that's extremely loud and you hear every conversation. Definitely not a place to go if you're looking to eat alone as a couple. I would suggest go and enjoy the amazing food if noise is an issue bring ear plugs

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 25 95 Paella 6 18 21, Caramel Rum Flan, Day Boat Scallops, Grilled Lamb Chops

Tammy Papillon

Fantastic food and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: 13 95 Mojo Chicken Wings 6 18 21, Grilled Lamb Chops, Chimichuirri Steak

Rick Munder

Excellent food, decent prices, super friendly staff. Recommended if you're in the area.Parking: A bit of construction at the moment, made parking a bit of a challenge but don't let that turn you away.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Puerco Cubano

G Lee

Really loved Havana. I wish I lived near and I’d come here way more often. But alas, probably will only be once in a blue moon.It’s fun and lively. They have a chill little bar, a TV with sports, and a chill vibe ambiance.Pro tip: of you have your own nice wine, it’s only $20 corkage fee.The food was freaking amazing. We shared dishes so had the opportunity to try a lot. Mango spinach salad was delicious and I am not a salad person. Perfect dressing. Smithers appetizer was the crispy wings in a sweet and spicy sauce. So good. But the best appetizer was the lamb lollipops. You’ll love them.Paella was tasty. It’s the mushy type, as opposed to the type that is crispy and sticks to the pan. Get the seafood/meat one. We also had the veggie one which wasn’t quite as good.Ropa vieja is braised brisket probably cooked in a pressure cooker or clay pot till it’s nice and soft. Paired with rice and plantains. Delectable.But the best shoes was the chimichuri shirt steak. Oh. My. Goodness. I probably could have eaten 3 plates of just this. And it comes with a mash of some type which is about 3x tastier than mashed potatoes.Did I mention tres leches cake and churros for dessert? Ridiculously good!I miss it already.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Mango Spinach Salad, Churros with Chocolate Dipping Sauce, Grilled Lamb Chops, Chimichuirri Steak, Wings

THE RICH

Very nice

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mango Spinach Salad

Lian Wang

The seafood rice was a bit raw, and it was supposed to taste like that as we were told. Well... Not worth about $30 for that at least.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 5

Shelina Bohanon

We had a blast food was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kris K

Amazing place!! I love it!!

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