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Hemingway's Cuba, Asheville, NC

Hemingway's Cuba

4.2
4.2
2751 Reviews
$30 and under
Cuban

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Recognized as the best Cuban food in the state of North Carolina by Big 7 Travel, come savor our savory Cuban dinner menu in Asheville, North Carolina. We pair traditional Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair to deliver an experience that keeps you coming back for more. Paired with the stunning panoramic views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Hemingway's Cuba is a favorite Asheville restaurant and rooftop bar for visitors and locals alike.

Thank you for booking your reservation at Hemingway’s Cuba! We look forward to having you. If you’d like to sit on our rooftop terrace, please put your request in the notes. Please note that terrace seating is not guaranteed due to high demand and weather restrictions.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Thu 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Fri–Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 417-6866
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    Grove Arcade
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available, $5 for guest of Restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,751 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for scenic views

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Good for groups

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville

    Romantic

  • Asheville

    Great for scenic views

  • Asheville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Hemingway's Cuba offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal" food, a "stunning rooftop view," and "great service." While some dishes may not fully capture traditional Cuban flavors, the lively atmosphere, live music, and breathtaking mountain vistas make it a perfect spot for enjoying drinks and sunsets. Ideal for celebrations!

2,751 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    San Francisco

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    As a resident of the Asheville area, I was excited to return back downtown for a night out to celebrate my anniversary. I walk into Hemingway's to walk past a breakfast buffet line pre-set for the next morning. Then notice only walk-up service at the bar. After further investigation, we found out their menu was limited to only a handful of bar items. We promptly walked out!! This was not going to be where we celebrated our anniversary! We were disappointed their website didn't acknowledge their minimum menu or service options. Very disappointing and not what we expected for such a 'usually" quality establishment. Be honest with us, please.

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  2. Gina

    Naples

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to Hemmingways in the past and it has been excellent. However this time was not as expected. When I booked the reservation for a party there was no mention of this restaurant not being fully operational. I wish they had been more transparent on the website as to how they were functioning post Helene. The food was not great and the menu limited however the prices have stayed the same or risen. I hope to return to this restaurant once Asheville gets water back on and they are at 100%

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  3. KarlaM

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 23 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the Tostones appetizer platter, which was plenty to split four ways before our dinner, and was very unique and tasty. The Cubano sandwich was fantastic. My husband enjoyed the ceviche and a friend enjoyed the Arroz con Pollo (huge portion). I had the Garden Grove cocktail, which was good, but mostly I just tasted cucumber. My friends had the Hemingway Sunset, which unfortunately neither one of them loved. We’ve been here previously when it was quite crowded and loud, but on a Monday evening, it was almost empty. Because it had just rained, we opted to sit inside and ended up at a booth. The one downside to our experiences was that the overall temperature in the restaurant was quite warm and sitting in that elevated booth directly under the bright lights made it uncomfortably hot and bright. I wish there had been away to turn the lights down or off. I actually had to get up from the table and go outside to cool off at one point.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded on 24 September 2024
    Karla, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great time dining at Hemingway’s. We appreciate your compliments about your dishes and are glad you enjoyed everything! Your feedback regarding the drinks, temperature, and lighting is invaluable, and we’ll be sure to share it with our team. We sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced. Thank you once again for your input, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another delicious meal!

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  4. Toni

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Views were amazing. Service was alow despite only 4 tables used in patio. Food was average, we went to brunch
    Hemingway's CubaResponded on 25 September 2024
    Toni, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're so glad you loved the view from the terrace! We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed in the service you received and weren't fully satisfied with your brunch. We always work hard to ensure each guest receives prompt and attentive service and it sounds like we missed the mark here. If you have any specific feedback about your meal, please share it with us as we're always looking for ways to improve. Thank you again for your feedback and we hope you'll consider returning so we can impress you on all fronts.

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  5. Valerie

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun night out. Outside was lovely with Cuban dj. Loved the vibe. Just loud for dining. But super fun. Emily our waitress was Amazing.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded on 24 September 2024
    Valerie, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and it's great to hear you had a fun night at Hemingway's! We appreciate your kind words about your server Emily; we'll be sure to pass it along. We hear your feedback about the music volume, we're always trying to find the correct balance for live performances and will take your feedback into account. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great time!

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  6. Kendra

    Charlotte

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Meh. We ate here because we were staying at the Cambria and it seemed convenient to check it out. While the rooftop views were great, the food itself was a bit lacking. We didn't order anything spectacular but it was mediocre at best. The chicken empanadas needed more flavor. The ham croquettes tasted like we were just biting into mush. The home fries were the best part of the hemingway breakfast.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded on 24 September 2024
    Kendra, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the rooftop views and the home fries! We’re sorry to learn that the chicken empanadas and ham croquettes didn’t meet your expectations. We value your feedback and will share it with the kitchen team so we can keep working to make improvements. We hope you’ll consider returning in the future so we can have the opportunity to impress you on all fronts!

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  7. Karen

    Austin

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 20 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely views & good food. The Hemingway tacos were great! Would be very helpful to have a pull down shade for the outdoor tables-while the sun is directly on faces. Several people were complaining about how painful it was to have the sun directly in your face while trying to eat or have a conversation -as it’s setting. once it set, it was comfortable & lovely.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded on 23 September 2024
    Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed dining with us, and thank you for your compliments on the tacos and view! We apologize that the sun impacted your experience; we hear your feedback about a sunshade and will pass it along. We hope to welcome you back again soon to enjoy the view and a delicious meal once again!

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  8. Natalie

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Vaca Fritas is delicious! We enjoyed the food and drinks and especially loved the sunset view.

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  9. Nina

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I am Cuban and cook Cuban food regularly. Ten years ago when I moved to Asheville I tried Hemingway’s and was delighted. The food was tasty and authentic and I sent lots of folks to try it out. Fast forward to now…the dining experience was disappointing at best. The camarones appetizer was the only part of the meal worth discussing. The bistec was tasteless and overcooked, the plaintains so so and the congri bland. What a shame. The specialty drinks were good but could be less pricey. I think the selling point of the place now is…go for the view and a drink then head elsewhere for dinner.
    Hemingway's CubaResponded on 20 September 2024
    Nina, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed our drinks and the view. However, we’re sorry to learn that your meal did not meet your expectations during your recent visit to Hemingway’s. Your honest feedback about the dishes is greatly appreciated and will be shared with our kitchen team. We are committed to delivering authentic Cuban flavors, and your insights are invaluable in helping us improve. Thank you once again for your feedback and we hope you'll consider giving us another chance to serve you a meal that exceeds your expectations.

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  10. Ethie

    Denver

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 17 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely. Love they had live music as well! Would absolutely recommend!
    Hemingway's CubaResponded on 24 September 2024
    Ethie, thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to leave us a review! We're thrilled you had an excellent time dining with us and enjoyed the live music. We appreciate your support and we hope to welcome you back again soon!

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Hemingway's Cuba is rated 4.2 stars by 2751 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Hemingway's Cuba

15 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Grove Arcade
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Thu 7:00 am–10:00 am Brunch Fri–Sun 7:00 am–1:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cuban
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking available, $5 for guest of Restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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