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Top Sentiments among Havana Reviewers
Awesome mojito list
Most Halibut Ceviche
Good Colada mojito
Good summer time dish
Excellent crab cakes
Great drink menu
Excellent Scallops
Great caramel flan
Fresh mint cocktail
Nice group party location
Customer Reviews (32 reviews)
hungrygirl1
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2009I've had lunch here 5 times now and enjoy it every single time... as do the friends I bring here. I do find the service just a little slow (probably at the kitchen end), and if they had live music I'd just move in. The... (more)
mejennings
on Citysearch Jul 05, 2009Traveled back to Bonanza Street for lunch Tue 6/30/09 over to Havana & sooo glad I did! I've passed this restaurant many times on my lunch walks in dwntn Walnut Creek & driven by the one in Alameda many times as... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 15, 2009great for happy hour! Take a group of friends who love mojitos!!! About 10 different kinds! and great happy hour deals too! 1/2 off. You can... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2008We had an early dinner at Havana. The food was great. A good variety. Portions just the right size. Definitely would recommend and will go a... (more)
itzallan
on Citysearch Jul 23, 2008If you're looking for a quiet restaurant, look elsewhere. The service is friendly and attentive, which makes you feel welcomed and noticed. The food tastes a bit bland, although the portions are adequate. Somewhat... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 23, 2008Like mojitos and unique carribean food? Check out Havana on Bonanza St. Good atmosphere and energy. Great place for happy hour or dinner wit... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 17, 2008We had some delicious appetizers and cocktails at this cute, stylish restaurant. The mojitos were scrumptious! The appetizers, which inclu... (more)
mbhouse
on Citysearch Apr 12, 2007Great first date place - went on a Wednesday and was promptly seated near the bar - great atmosphere. Ordered a pitcher of mojitos, and while it seems expensive, considering we got 8 drinks out of it, not expensive at... (more)
eastbayvinny
on Citysearch Mar 04, 2007Havana has a friendly staff who tries hard to please. The mojitos and tapas were good, although everything was a bit overpriced. The mixed green salad and scallops were nicely done, although the scallop portion was... (more)
natcruz
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2006I love this place! Great lively atmosphere, happy and friendly staff and truly innovative food! I've tried almost everything on the menu, so I was happy to see some new specials on my last visit. The Shrimp Ceviche... (more)
gavin1711
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2006our friends said to go for the Mojitos. they are definitely the star of this restaurant, but we also found the food to be innovative, well prepared and priced right. plantain crusted halibut stole the show and our... (more)
sailing223
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2006Havana really blew us away with their catering for our engagement party this past weekend. We figured that our budget wouldn't allow for a spectacular spread, but we were 100% wrong. The food was absolutely... (more)
asanderson_sf
on Citysearch Aug 03, 2006This was one of the best appetizers I have had anywhere. The crispy shoestring boniato fries really topped it off. I've had chimichurri sauce before but it never looked so vibrant with such a unique flavor and kick.... (more)
gabriels
on Citysearch Jul 10, 2006Stumbled on this place last night and was pleasantly surprised by the vibe and cuisine. Paella was awesome as was the Cuban Sandwich. Great bar atmosphere and everyone was very friendly. I'll definitely be back... (more)
dancewme
on Citysearch Jun 29, 2006Ive tried the place a couple of times. I know cuban food. I have yet to be impressed. I think the food lacks flavor. Seems like the place to go if you want to have a mojito and pick up on a date.... (more)
littlegordy
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2006The mojitos are great. You should NOT go here for a meal. The food is marginal at best. If there is one thing I know, it is Cuban food. This is NOT cuban food. It is a bunch of cuban (and non) cuban ingredients thrown... (more)
gabbymax
on Citysearch Jun 28, 2006I have dined at Havana several times over the past year, and the food has always been excellent. I especially recommend their seafood dishes, but friends are taken with the cuban sandwich. I have also had the chicken... (more)
mk98
on Citysearch Jun 19, 2006For the money, you can do much better... First, the seating is miserable. It is cramped, loud, uncomfortable, and decorated from IKEA. Second, the food is overpriced and very bland. Little flavor, fair... (more)
alyssa222
on Citysearch Jun 12, 2006just moved to pleasant hill from SF and have been finding it hard to locate a great afterwork spot. Havana is it! Their mojitos are the perfect way to unwind and they taste even better when you pair them with some of their... (more)
kl821
on Citysearch Jun 09, 2006AMAZING foods...we couldn't decide what to get, so decided to go with 2 full size salads and a selection of tapas......there was NOTHING on the table that we didnt like, and we had some pretty picky eaters with us!!... (more)
ebgirl
on Citysearch Jan 19, 2006We wandered into Havana on a Thursday night because the menu looked decent and the decor was unique. The mojitos were OK, although they are small and cost $7, which is expensive considering they use cheap (Bacardi)... (more)
mozzafiato
on Citysearch Dec 16, 2005I've been twice now, and enjoy the drinks and ambiance. The food is simply not good. Bland, flavorless and plain are words that describe it. Still, a nice spot to have a drink before or after dinner.... (more)
mspall
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2005We visit Walnut Creek about once a month and were very happy to stumble across this restaurant on a recent stay. Chimichurri Steak, Scallops with a Ginger/Citrus Sauce and their shredded beef dish (Ropa Vieja) were... (more)
zinlover
on Citysearch Oct 16, 2005I love this place for drinks and the sort of "scene" but not for food. It's just sort of bland and unexciting and I guess I was expecting something a bit more spicy and fun... I wouldn't go back for dinner, put it that way.... (more)
bcantor
on Citysearch Jul 26, 2005Our law firm used Havana to cater our company's VIP client reception last week. We host such events at least once a month and I must say that Havana exceeded our best expectations. Food was excellent, timing was... (more)
nlippa
on Citysearch Jul 19, 2005I've been dining at Havana for nearly 3 years now. I've always had good experiences and have been meaning to post a review. The last reviewer obviously didn't take the time to read the menu or notice the concept. This... (more)
dmex
on Citysearch Jun 22, 2005I wanted to try this place for a while now and decided to do so last night. I was very disappointed. The mojitos are good and the surroundings are nice, but to call this place a cuban restaurant is insult. I asked our... (more)
brbaker
on Citysearch May 07, 2005Their mojitos are definitely the best. I'll return for that fact alone even though there are many other good things about this restaurant. Ropa Vieja is the best dish on the menu. Don't miss it. The owner is always... (more)
karenrao
on Citysearch Mar 29, 2005We just stumbled upon this place while looking for a spot to have lunch at on a Friday afternoon. Great Cuban Sandwich! I've never had one before and now I'm hooked. I saw some other tasty looking sandwiches coming out... (more)
surqhuert
on Citysearch Mar 22, 2005I hear that Havana opened in Walnut Creek over 2 years ago, so I can't believe that it took this long for me to try it out. I took my girlfriend and her parents last Friday night. We started the evening out with several of... (more)